Standard Eight (1946-48)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
56.7mm x 100mm |
Displacement |
1009cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
30 – 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 – 40 mph
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Solex 26 AIC |
Choke |
21 |
Main |
95 |
Compensating |
200 |
Progression |
GA4:GS95 |
Slow Running |
45 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Timing wheel and flywheel |
Intake valve opens |
10° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
– |
Ignition timing |
TDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck Composition |
Brakes
Brake type |
Bendix |
Brake linings |
Bendix Moulded Composition |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
parallel to 1⁄16” toe-out |
Camber |
1½° |
Caster angle |
3° |
King pin angle |
8° |