Vauxhall Model HX, 12 HP (Engine No. HX18863)

Vauxhall Model HX, 12 HP
(Engine No. HX18863)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1442cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
25 – 35 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG2
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running
50

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Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.006″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.010″ – 0.012″
Plug gap 0.037″ – 0.040″
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 5° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type

Brakes

Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In Parallel (1940: 316“)
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 4½° (1940: 7° – 8°
King pin angle 4° to 5°