Hillman Mark Viii Ohc And Californian (1955)
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) |
40 – 50 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith 30 VI |
| Choke |
22
|
| Main |
80
|
| Compensating. |
75
|
| Slow Running |
50
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Marks on camshaft and crankshaft wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
11° BTDC
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.028″ – 0.032″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Pointers on crankshaft pulley and timing cover
|
| Ignition timing |
12° BTDC (7⁄16” at pointers) (Premium Fuel);
8° BTDC (9⁄32” at pointers) (Regular fuel) |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 7¼ |
| Clutch linings |
Raybestos
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo DM 7
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8” laden |
| Camber | ¾° Positive ± ¼° (Loaded with 274 lb. weight, 35″ rearwards of front wheel centres) |
| Caster angle | 3° 45′ |
| King pin angle |
8°
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