Rover 105 (R And S) (1957-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 73.025mm x 105mm |
| Displacement |
2638cc
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| Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4
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| Oil pressure (hot) |
55-65 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
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Fuel Supply
| Carburetor |
Twin SU HD6
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| Needle |
TM
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Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.008″ (hot)
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| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.029″ – 0.032″
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| Valve-timing indication | 3° mark on flywheel |
| Intake valve opens | 9° BTDC |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.015″ |
| Plug gap | 0.029″ – 0.032″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
3° mark on flywheel
(10° in 1959 |
| Ignition timing |
3° BTDC
(10° BTDC in 1959) |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings | 105R model has Roverdrive automatic gearbox |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Hydraulic servo-assisted
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| Brake linings |
–
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 0″ to 1⁄8“* |
| Camber | 1° to 3°* |
| Caster angle | 0° to 2° neg.* (105R model up to chassis 615700257 = 1° neg. from 615700258 = 1¾° neg.) |
| King pin angle |
2½° to 4½°*
* Note: In datum position. Must be checked with bottom suspension links parallel to the ground.
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