Armstrong Siddeley 16-hp Za, Zb, Zc, Zd (1938-39)

Armstrong Siddeley 16-hp Za, Zb, Zc, Zd (1938-39)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 65mm x 100mm
Displacement
1991cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 – 35 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 36 VEI-2
Choke
26
Main
120
Compensating
90
Economy
130
Slow running
60
Progression
140
Needle seating
2.5

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.006″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.008″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft and crankshaft sprockets
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC (Tappets at 0.0125″)

Ignition

Breaker gap  0.012″
Plug gap 0.020″
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing
½” ATDC (flywheel rim)

Clutch

Clutch type ASM Centrifugal, Single Dry Plate Newton Disc
Clutch linings Newton Disc

Brakes

Brake type Girling Mechanical
Brake linings
11″d. x 1½” x 316

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 1⁄18″
Camber 2.5°
Caster angle 3.5°
King pin angle 7.5°