Austin A40 Devon And Dorset (1949-51)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 65.48mm x 89mm |
| Displacement |
1200cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
50 – 55 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith D/D 30VM-5 |
| Choke |
23
|
| Main |
95
|
| Compensating |
65
|
| Slow running |
50
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | On gears |
| Intake valve opens | 5° BTDC at 0.021″ clearance |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.017″ – 0.019″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Flywheel |
| Ignition timing |
TDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Spring Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling 2LS Hydromechanical
|
| Brake linings |
Chekko or Ferodo
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 2¼° |
| King pin angle |
6½°
|
