Daimler Dk400a, Dk400b, Hooper Limousine (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 95.2mmmm x 108mm |
| Displacement |
4617cc
|
| Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
40 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Twin SU Type H6 |
| Choke | 2″ |
| Needle |
SL
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.013″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.013″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Hole in block and chainwheel |
| Intake valve opens |
13° BTDC at 0.013″ tappet clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Fluid Flywheel
|
| Ignition timing |
7° BTDC
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Clutch
| Clutch type | Fluid coupling |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling Hydraulic – two trailing shoes (front); leading and trailing shoes (rear)
|
| Brake linings |
12″ x 3″
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° to 1½° |
| Caster angle | ½° |
| King pin angle |
5½°
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