Lea-francis 18 Hp Saloon (1950-52)
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) |
30 – 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU H6 1½” dia. |
| Needle |
SA, W02
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Flywheel and timing gears |
| Intake valve opens |
15° BTDC
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication | |
| Ignition timing |
5° ATDC (retarded)
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling
|
| Brake linings |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | o” – 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1½° – 27° |
| Caster angle | 2½° |
| King pin angle |
9°
|
