Hillman Husky Iiia (1959-60)

Hillman Husky Iiia (1959-60)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 79mm x 76.2mm
Displacement
1494cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
30 – 50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke
26
Main
70
Metering
100
Slow running
50

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
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
6° – 8° high compression;
9° – 11° BTDC low compr. premium fuel

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulically operated
Clutch linings
Woven yarn

Brakes

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

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18” – ¼” at periphery of tires (laden)
Camber 0° 45′ ± 15′
Caster angle +1° 45′ ± ½° (estate car: 2° 28′ ± 30′)
King pin angle
5° 15′ ± 15′