Ford Consul 1½-litre (1951-55)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 79.37mm x 76.2mm |
Displacement |
1508cc
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Firing order | 1,2,4,3 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
50 – 60 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | Zenith D/D |
Choke |
26 mm
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Main |
95
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Compensating |
80
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Pump |
60
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Slow running |
50
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Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot)
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Valve-timing indication | Crankshaft Pulley |
Intake valve opens |
17° 22′ BTDC at nil clearance
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Offset drive
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Ignition timing |
11° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type | Single Dry Plate spring and Friction Damper |
Clutch linings |
Woven
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Brakes
Brake type |
Hydraulic
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Brake linings |
Woven
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
Camber | 1° 30′ to 0° |
Caster angle | 0° ± 30′ |
King pin angle |
2° 45′ to 4°
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