Alfa Romeo Giulietta Saloon (1956-59)

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Saloon (1956-59)

The Car

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The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 74mm x 75mm
Displacement 1290cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 64 – 71 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Solex 32 BIC
Choke 21mm
Slow running 0.40mm
Main jet 1.05mm
NIdle air 1.00mm

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.017″ (cold) with ⊗ between
1st and 2nd cams, 0.019″ – 0.0195″
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.019″ (cold) with ⊗ between
1st and 2nd cams, 0.021″ – 0.0215″
Valve-timing indication Camshaft and flywhee
Intake valve opens

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014 – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.020″ – 0.024″ Lodge HLN.
Ignition timing indication
0.024 – 0.027″ for Morelli C2256
Ignition timing indicationFlywhee
Ignition timing 8° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type Hydraulic 2LS (front)
Brake linings Ferodo M241

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 1⁄8″
Camber
Caster angle 0°10′ (up to chassis no. 148810000);
0°30′ (from no. 148810001)
King pin angle 8°35′