Austin-healey 3000 (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 83.34mm x 88.9mm |
| Displacement | 2912cc |
| Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
| Oil pressure (hot) | 50 lb./sq. in. at 40 mph |
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 | Sprockets and bright links |
| Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC at 0.0234″clearance
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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 | 5° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 9″ dia |
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
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Brakes
| Brake type | Girling disc (front); drum (rear) |
| Brake linings |
DS3 (front); VG95 (rear)
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 2° |
| King pin angle | 6½° |
