Volkswagen Basic (1956-59)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
77mm x 64mm |
Displacement |
1192cc |
Firing order |
1432 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
28 lb./sq. in. at 2500 rpm using SAE 20 oil |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Solex 28 PCI with pump |
Choke |
21.5 mm |
Main |
117.5 |
Air correction |
195 |
Slow Running |
50 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marks on crank and camshaft gears |
Intake valve opens |
2° 30′ BTDC at 0.04″ clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.024″ – 0.028″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Notch in crankshaft pulley in line with crankcase split |
Ignition timing |
7½° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
K10 Fichtel and Sachs or Jurid |
Brakes
Brake type |
Mechanical |
Brake linings |
Energit or Jurid |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0.04″ to 0.12″ (unladen) |
Camber |
0° 40′ ± 30′ |
Caster angle |
2° 30′ ± 30′ |
King pin angle |
4° 20′ |
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