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
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Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
45 – 50 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | Stromberg D/D |
Choke |
13⁄32” (1938); Automatic (1939)
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Main |
L784
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Metering |
0.050″
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By-pass |
0.044″
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Slow Runningke |
68″
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Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.006″ (cold)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.010″ (cold)
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Valve-timing indication | Chain wheels |
Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
Plug gap | 0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
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Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Moulded Ferodo (1938); Lockheed hydraulic with Mintex NMT linings (1939)
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Brakes
Brake type |
Bendix-Cowdrey Duo-Servo
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Brake linings |
Bendix
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
Camber | 1° |
Caster angle | 2° 52′ |
King pin angle |
10°
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