Hillman Minx Series Ii, Deluxe Saloon (1958)

Hillman Minx Series Ii, Deluxe Saloon (1958)

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 VM8
Choke
25mm
Main
90
Compensating
90
Slow running
50

Valving

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

Ignition

Breaker gap  0.016″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Mark on crankshaft fan pullley
and pointer on timing cover
Ignition timing
4° – 6° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulically operated
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings
Ferodo DM53

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 316” laden At periphery of tires
Camber 0° 45′ ± 15′
Caster angle +3° 33′ ± ½° laden
(Saloon and coupe to chassis No. A.1815599.
Special model to chassis No. A.1867144)
(From chassis No. A.1867144 = +1° 45′ ± ½°
King pin angle
5° 15′ ± 15′