Vauxhall Light Six – Model DX 14 HP (1938)
The Car
Coming soon
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 |
3⁄32“ |
Camber |
2½° |
Caster angle |
2° |
King pin angle |
8° |