Austin Sixteen : From Chassis 1283(Rh Drive) And From Chassis 779 (Lh Drive) (1946-47)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 79.4mm x 111mm |
| Displacement |
2199cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
50 – 55 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith D/D 42VI-8 |
| Choke |
31
|
| Main |
120
|
| Compensating |
105
|
| Slow running |
145
|
| Economy |
55
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Flywheel and timing gears |
| Intake valve opens | 5° BTDC |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.017″ – 0.018″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Flywheel |
| Ignition timing |
TDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Spring Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling
|
| Brake linings |
Moulded
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 3° |
| King pin angle |
7°
|
