Humber Super Snipe Series Ii (1959-60)

Humber Super Snipe Series Ii (1959-60)

The Car

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The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 87.4mm x 82.55mm
Displacement
2651cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
40 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph

Fuel Supply

 

Carburetor Zenith 42WIA D/D
Choke 33
Main 165
Main dis 220.968
By-pass 130
Idle tube 64 x 75
H/S bleed 180
Slow Running 50
Pump jet 50
Fast idle 0.051
Progression No. 1 1.1mm
Progression No. 2 0.8mm
Idle air bleed 150
Economy vacuum spring standard
Needle-valve seat 2.25 (with 1.0 mm washer)
Acc. pump stroke long

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft drive wheels
Intake valve opens
20° BTDC at 0.0195″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.015″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Timing case and vibration damper rim
Ignition timing
5° – 7° BTDC (static full retard — premium fuel)

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings
Borglite

Brakes

Brake type
Girling Hydraulic Servo-Assisted
Brake linings
DS3 (front); DM1 (rear)

Wheel Alignment

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