Humber Snipe (1938-39)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 75mm x 120mm
Displacement
3180.9cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
45 – 50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Stromberg D/D
Choke
1332” (1938); Automatic (1939)
Main
L784
Metering
0.050″
By-pass
0.044″
Slow Runningke
68″

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.006″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.010″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens
5° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.012″
Plug gap 0.032″
Ignition timing indication
Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing
5° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings
Moulded Ferodo (1938); Lockheed hydraulic with Mintex NMT linings (1939)

Brakes

Brake type
Bendix-Cowdrey Duo-Servo
Brake linings
Bendix

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18
Camber
Caster angle 2° 52′
King pin angle
10°