Morgan Plus Four (Vanguard Engine) (1957-58)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 85mm x 92mm |
| Displacement |
2088cc
|
| Firing order |
1,3,4,2
|
| Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 60 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Solex D/D |
| Choke | 25mm |
| Main | 135 |
| Compensating | 190 |
| Starter | – |
| Slow Running | 55 |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (cold)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Punch and scribe markings on timing gears |
| Intake valve opens | 10° BTDC at 0.014 tappet clearance |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.032″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel
|
| Ignition timing |
4° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 9″ dia. |
| Clutch linings |
–
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling
|
| Brake linings |
9″ x 1¾”
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 2° |
| Caster angle | 4° |
| King pin angle | 2° |
