Vauxhall Light Six – Model DX 14 HP (1938)

Vauxhall Light Six – Model DX 14 HP (1938)

The Car

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The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1781cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
30 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke 22
Main 80
Compensating 75
Pump 80
Slow Running
55

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.008″ (hot) (0.006″ After engine # 523560)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008″ (hot) (0.013″ After engine # 523560)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens
2° ATDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.010″ – 0.012″
Plug gap 0.037″ – 0.040″
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type

Brakes

Brake type Semi-Servo two-shoe mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 332
Camber 2½°
Caster angle
King pin angle