Armstrong Siddeley Short 20/25 Hp, Series Aa, Ba, Ca, Da, Ea; Long 20/25 Hp Series S, T, U; & 1st 15 Cars In. V.rich Kwr (1938-39)

Armstrong Siddeley Short 20/25 Hp, Series Aa, Ba, Ca, Da, Ea;
Long 20/25 Hp Series S, T, U;
& 1st 15 Cars In. V.rich Kwr (1938-39)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 82.55mm x 114.3mm
Displacement
3670.5cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 42 VEI (Series AA, BA, CA);
1st 98 cars in EDA, S, T, U;
1st 15 cars in VSU Type HV5HL;
std needle RJD, weak RK, rich KWR
Choke
32mm
Main
175
Compensating
100
Economy
185
Slow running
65

Valving

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

Ignition

Breaker gap  0.015″
Plug gap 0.018″
Ignition timing indication Flywheel and bell housing casing
Ignition timing
TDC

Clutch

Clutch type ASM Centrifugal, Single dry plate
(Series AA & S: Roper & Wreaks S.D.P)
Clutch linings
Newton Disc

Brakes

Brake type
Bendix (Cable-operated)
12″d. x 238” x 316
Brake linings
(14″: S,T,U & 1st 15 in V)

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 1⁄16″
Camber
Caster angle 6°30′
(Series AA,BA,CA: 4°40″)
(Series S,T,U, & 1st 15 in V: 3°30′)
King pin angle