Rover 75 (1949-53)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 65.2mm x 105mm |
| Displacement |
2103cc
|
| Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4
|
| Oil pressure (hot) |
35-45 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor |
Twin SU Horizontal
|
| Needle |
FV
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.008″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | E.P. mark on Flywheel |
| Intake valve opens | 9° BTDC |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.012″ |
| Plug gap | 0.023″ – 0.026″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
FA 8° mark on flywheel in line with pointer
|
| Ignition timing |
8° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | 9″ Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings | Ferodo |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling 2LS Hydromechanical (1951, hydraulic front and rear)
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo MZ41
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 0″ to 1⁄8“* |
| Camber | 1° to 3°* |
| Caster angle | 0° to 2° neg.* |
| King pin angle |
2½° to 4½°*
* Note: Must be checked with bottom suspension links parallel to the ground. |
