Bristol 401/85c (1951)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 66mm x 96mm |
Displacement |
1971cc
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Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
60 lb./sq. in. at 3000 rpmFuel Supply
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | 3 Solex 32BI |
Choke |
24
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Main jet | 110 |
Compensating | 20 |
GA jet | 2 |
GS jet | 95 |
GS jet | 95 |
Slow running | 50 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
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Valve-timing indication | Sprockets |
Intake valve opens |
TDC at 0.027″ clearance
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap | 0.018″ |
Ignition timing indication |
–
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Ignition timing |
TDC (fully retarded)
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate (Single dry plate without torsional damper |
Clutch linings |
Ferodo or Raybestos
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Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed 2LS Hyd. Fron
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Brake linings |
Mintex 232K2
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 0″ to 0.1″ |
Camber | ¼° to 1¼° |
Caster angle | 2° to 2¾° |
King pin angle |
4¾° to 5¾°
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