Ford Consul 1½-litre (1951-55)

Ford Consul 1½-litre (1951-55)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 79.37mm x 76.2mm
Displacement
1508cc
Firing order 1,2,4,3
Oil pressure (hot)
50 – 60 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith D/D
Choke
26 mm
Main
95
Compensating
80
Pump
60
Slow running
50

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft Pulley
Intake valve opens
17° 22′ BTDC at nil clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap  0.032″
Ignition timing indication
Offset drive
Ignition timing
11° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate spring and Friction Damper
Clutch linings
Woven

Brakes

Brake type
Hydraulic
Brake linings
Woven

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 116” to 18
Camber 1° 30′ to 0°
Caster angle 0° ± 30′
King pin angle
2° 45′ to 4°