Austin A40 (A286) (1958-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 62.94mm x 76.2mm |
| Displacement |
948cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
60 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith 26 VME |
| Choke |
22
|
| Main |
80
|
| Compensating |
57
|
| Economy |
–
|
| Slow running |
50
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold))
|
| Valve-timing indication | Timing wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC at 0.019″ clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and pointer
|
| Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 6¼ |
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed Hyd. 2LS at front
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo MS3
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 3° |
| King pin angle |
6½°
|
