Humber Snipe (1946)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 120mm
Displacement
2731.5cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
45 – 50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Stromberg D/D DBA36
Choke
Automatic
Main
L1719
Metering
0.052″
By-pass
0.044″
Slow Runningke
75″

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.010″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.010″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens
9° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.010″ – 0.012″
Plug gap 0.028″ – 0.032″
Ignition timing indication
Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing
6° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings
Moulded Ferodo

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings
Mintex NMT

Wheel Alignment

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