Humber Super Snipe Mark Iv (1953-57)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 88.9mm x 111mm |
Displacement |
4139cc
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Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
45 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | Stromberg DBVA42 |
Venturi | 1¼ |
Main | L2080 |
Metering | 0.065 |
By-pass | 0.056 |
Idle tube | 64 x 75 |
H/S bleed | 52 |
Pump | 68 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (cold)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold)
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Valve-timing indication | Marks on timing gears |
Intake valve opens |
15° BTDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.028″ – 0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Fan pulley and timing cover
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Ignition timing |
5° – 7° BTDC (premium)
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Hydraulic Operation |
Clutch linings |
Borglite
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Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic
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Brake linings |
Mintex M11
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8” (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges) |
Camber | +0° 45′ |
Caster angle | 1° 5′ |
King pin angle |
5° 15′
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