Austin Seven (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 62.916mm x 68.26mm |
| Displacement |
848cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
60 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU H82 |
| Choke |
1¼”
|
| Rich needle |
M
|
| Weak needle |
GG
|
| Standard needle |
EB
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold))
|
| Valve-timing indication | Timing wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
TDC at 0.019″ clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel
|
| Ignition timing |
TDC (when distributor for premium fuel is fitted)
3½ BTDC (when distributor for regular fuel is fitted) |
Clutch
| Clutch type | BMC double acting (7½” Newton Bennett plate) |
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed Hyd.
|
| Brake linings |
M32
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8” on rear wheels; 1⁄8” toe-OUT on front wheels |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 1½° |
| King pin angle |
9½°
|
