Hrg 1500 (1953-54)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 73mm x 89.4mm |
| Displacement |
1496cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU (two) |
| 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″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication | |
| Ignition timing |
4° – 5° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Plate 8″ |
| Clutch linings |
Raybestos
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
HRG Cable Operated (Girling Hyd. optional)
|
| Brake linings |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 3⁄32“ |
| Camber | 2½° |
| Caster angle | 5°-7° |
| King pin angle |
8½°
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