Austin Gipsy (Gasoline Model) (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 74.9mm x 111.1mm |
| Displacement |
2199cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
50 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith D/D 34WIA |
| Choke |
30
|
| Main |
130
|
| Compensating |
100
|
| Economy |
60
|
| Slow running |
50
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot or cold)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot or cold)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Timing wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
6½° BTDC at 0.021″ clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and pointer
|
| Ignition timing |
6½° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 9″ |
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling Hyd. 2LS at front
|
| Brake linings |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 3⁄32“ |
| Camber | 1½° |
| Caster angle | 3½° |
| King pin angle |
12°
|
