Riley 1½ Litre (1938)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 69mm x 100mm
Displacement
1496cc
Firing order
1,2,4,3
Oil pressure (hot)
40 – 45 lb./sq. in. at 40 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
Zenith 36 VEH
Choke
27
Main
110
Compensating
85/90
Slow Running
65
Economy
150

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.004″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.004″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication
Intake valve opens TDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.010″-0.012″
Plug gap 0.018″ – 0.022″
Ignition timing indication
Ignition timing
5° ATDC (fully retarded)

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Special

Brakes

Brake type
Girling Mechanical
Brake linings
Ferod

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18
Camber 1¾°
Caster angle 3¼°
King pin angle