Hrg 1500 (1951-52)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 68mm x 103mm |
| Displacement |
1496cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU |
| Needle |
E8
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.006″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Valve cover |
| Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ – 0.015″ |
| Plug gap | Coil: 0.022″; Mag: 0.018″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Valve cover
|
| Ignition timing |
TDC Fully Retarded
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Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Raybestos
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Brakes
| Brake type |
HRG Cable Operated
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo MZ
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8” (17″ Rims); 1⁄16” (16″ Rims) |
| Camber | 2½° |
| Caster angle | 4°-5° (17″ Rims); 5°-7° (16″ Rims) |
| King pin angle |
8½°
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