Wolseley Six-Eighty (1949-54)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
73.5mm x 87mm
|
Displacement |
2215cc |
Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Twin SU |
Standard |
HB |
Rich |
CJ |
Weak |
MO |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
|
Intake valve opens |
8° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.018″ – 0.022″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Valve cover and flywheel |
Ignition timing |
5° BTDC (Full retard) (After engine No. 8806: 10° BTDC) |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
– |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
– |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
Nil |
Camber |
Vertical |
Caster angle |
1° |
King pin angle |
9½° |