Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP
(before Engine No. 715017) (1937-38)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
57mm x 100mm |
Displacement |
1531cc |
Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
30 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith 30 VIG |
Choke |
21 mm |
Main |
85 |
Compensating |
90 |
Pump |
1.1 mm |
Slow Running |
50 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.008″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.013″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Timing chain and gears |
Intake valve opens |
2° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.020″ – 0.022″ (1938: 0.037″ – 0.040″) |
Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel |
Ignition timing |
8° BTDC (1938: 4° BTDC) |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Friction type |
Brakes
Brake type |
Semi-servo two shoe, mechanical |
Brake linings |
Raybestos CP2 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
3⁄32“ |
Camber |
2½° |
Caster angle |
2° |
King pin angle |
8° |
Keyword: Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP (before Engine No. 715017) (1937-38)