Lea-francis 18 Hp Saloon (1950-52)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 85mm x 110mm |
Displacement |
2496cc
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Firing order |
1,3,4,2
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Oil pressure (hot) |
30 – 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | SU H6 1½” dia. |
Needle |
SA, W02
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Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (hot)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
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Valve-timing indication | Flywheel and timing gears |
Intake valve opens |
15° BTDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
Plug gap | 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication | |
Ignition timing |
5° ATDC (retarded)
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Clutch
Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck
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Brakes
Brake type |
Girling
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Brake linings |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | o” – 1⁄8“ |
Camber | 1½° – 27° |
Caster angle | 2½° |
King pin angle |
9°
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