Austin Healey 100-Six (BN6) (1956-57)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 79.4mm x 88.9mm |
| Displacement | 2639cc |
| Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
| Oil pressure (hot) | 55 – 60 lb./sq. in |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Twin SU HD6 |
| Choke | 1¾ |
| Main Jet | 0.100″ |
| Needles | CV |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
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| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
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| Valve-timing indication |
Marked gear teeth
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| Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC (Timing clearance 0.0234″)
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Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.024″ – 0.026″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Pulley and pointer |
| Ignition timing | 6° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 9″ dia |
| Clutch linings |
Friction area 36.3 x 2 sq. in.
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Brakes
| Brake type | Girling |
| Brake linings |
2½ x 20.4 x (0.167″ – 0.174)”
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 2° |
| King pin angle | 6½° |
