Riley 1½ Litre (1938)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
69mm x 100mm |
Displacement |
1496cc |
Firing order |
1,2,4,3 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 45 lb./sq. in. at 40 mph
|
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith 36 VEH |
Choke |
27 |
Main |
110 |
Compensating |
85/90 |
Slow Running |
65 |
Economy |
150 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.004″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
– |
Intake valve opens |
TDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.010″-0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.018″ – 0.022″ |
Ignition timing indication |
– |
Ignition timing |
5° ATDC (fully retarded) |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Special |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Mechanical |
Brake linings |
Ferod |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄8“ |
Camber |
1¾° |
Caster angle |
3¼° |
King pin angle |
8° |
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