Hillman Minx And Estate Car (1949-51)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 65mm x 95mm |
| Displacement |
1265cc
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| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 30 – 45 mph
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Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Solex 30 FAI |
| Choke |
21
|
| Main |
139
|
| Air Corr. |
200
|
| Starter |
GS 120
|
| Slow Running |
45
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Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (cold)
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| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (cold)
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| Valve-timing indication | Timing gears |
| Intake valve opens |
8° BTDC
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Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.028″ – 0.032″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Pointer and Pulley
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| Ignition timing |
7° BTDC
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Clutch
| Clutch type | 7.13″ Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Ferodo
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Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
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| Brake linings |
Ferodo
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 0° 45′ ±15′ |
| Caster angle | 3° 45′ |
| King pin angle |
8° 15′
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