Lea-francis 18 HP 6 Light (1953-54)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 85mm x 110mm |
| Displacement |
2496cc
|
| Firing order |
1,3,4,2
|
| Oil pressure (hot) |
40 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU H6 1¾” dia. |
| Needle |
SA, WO3
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | |
| Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC; Exhaust closes 15° ATDC
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication | |
| Ignition timing |
TDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 9″ Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling Full Hydraulic
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo or Mintex
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16“ |
| Camber | 1½° |
| Caster angle | 2½° |
| King pin angle |
9°
|
