Mg Magnette Series Za (1953-56)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 73.025mm x 89mm |
| Displacement |
1489cc
|
| Firing order |
1,3,4,2
|
| Oil pressure (hot) |
50 – 60 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Twin SU semi-D/D |
| Standard | GM |
| Richer | M |
| Weaker | GO |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Adjoining gearteeth marked |
| Intake valve opens |
Adjoining gearteeth marked
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.019″ – 0.021″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
–
|
| Ignition timing |
Static setting 8° BTDC (3⁄8” on pulley OD)
|
Clutch
| Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Plate Dry
|
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed Hyd. 2LS front only
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo DM12
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | nil |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle |
3° positive
|
| King pin angle |
6°
|
