Hillman Minx Series I (1956-57)

Hillman Minx Series I (1956-57)

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)
50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

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

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing wheels
Intake valve opens
11° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.028″ – 0.032″
Ignition timing indication
Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing
8° – 10° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck
Clutch linings
Moulded

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed
Brake linings
Ferodo DM 5

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18” – 316
Camber ¾°
Caster angle 3° 40′
King pin angle
5¼°