Austin-Healey 100S (1955)

The Car

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The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke
87.3mm x 111.1mm
Displacement 2660cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 – 55 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Twin SU H6
Needles KWI

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.015″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.015″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication
Marks on timing wheels
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC at 0.021″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.020″
Ignition timing indication ¼ mark on flywheel
Ignition timing

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck 10″ dia.
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type Dunlop disc
Brake linings

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 1⁄16″ to 1⁄8″
Camber
Caster angle 1¾°
King pin angle 6½°