Singer Sm 1500 Saloon, Hunter Saloon (Single Carb) (1952-55)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 73mm x 89.4mm |
Displacement |
1497cc
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Firing order |
1,3,4,2
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Oil pressure (hot) |
30 – 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph in top gear
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Solex FAI D/D
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Choke |
24
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Main |
125
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Air Correction |
230
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Pilot |
45
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Starter Petrol |
115
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Starter Air |
4
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Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (hot)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.006″ (hot)
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Valve-timing indication | ¼ on flywheel |
Intake valve opens | 10° BTDC (Mark on camshaft flange) |
Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
¼ on flywheel
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Ignition timing |
10° – 11° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck 8A6G |
Clutch linings | – |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic
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Brake linings |
9″ dia. x 1¾”
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 3⁄16” unladen |
Camber | 1° 38′ laden |
Caster angle | 2° 45′ laden |
King pin angle |
4° 22′ laden
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