Humber Hawk Series I (1958-59) And Ia (1959-60)

Humber Hawk Series I (1958-59) And Ia (1959-60)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 80.947mm x 110mm (graded bore sizes which vary slightly)
Displacement
2267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
30 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph

Fuel Supply

 

Carburetor Zenith WIA 36 D/D
Choke 28 mm
Main 140 (130, 1959)
Main dia. 016280
By-pass 97
H/S bleed 180
Slow running 50 (0.5 mm)
Needle 2 mm

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.010″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.009″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing sprocket
Intake valve opens
15° BTDC at 0.014″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.016″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Marks on fan pulley, pointer on timing cover
Ignition timing
2° ATDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulic Operation
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex M22

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18” (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges)
Camber +0° 45′ ± 15′
Caster angle -½° ± 30′ (Series I);
+½° ± 30′ (Series IA
King pin angle
8° 15′ ± 15′