Hillman Husky I (1959)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Displacement
1390cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
30 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 30 VI
Choke
22
Main
81
Metering
75
Slow running
55

Valving

Valve Seat
1.5mm
Intake tappet clearance
0.012″ – 0.014″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.012″ – 0.014″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing sprockets
Intake valve opens
10° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.016″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Marks on crankshaft fan pulley and pointer on timing cover
Ignition timing
5° – 7° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulically operated
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic (front); leading and trailing (rear)
Brake linings
Ferodo DM 53

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 8” – 316” at periphery of tires (laden)
Camber 0° 45′ ± 15′
Caster angle +1° 45′ ± ½°
King pin angle
5° 15′ ± 15′