Vauxhall Wyvern Model E (1952 onwards)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 79.4mm x 76.2mm |
| Displacement | 1507cc |
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
25 – 35 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith 30 VIG7 |
| Choke | 24 |
| Main | 80 |
| Compensating | 90 |
| Pump | 50 |
| Slow Running |
50 |
75
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance | 0.010″ (hot) (0.011″ from engine No. EX41107) |
| Exhaust tappet clearance | 0.010″ (hot) (0.013″ from engine No. EX41107) |
| Valve-timing indication | Chain and chain wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″ (with DKZ4A-P74 distributor); 0.014″ – 0.016″ (with DM2-P79 distributor) |
| Plug gap | 0.028″ – 0.030″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Ball in flywheel |
| Ignition timing | 2° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings | Wound yarn |
Brakes
| Brake type | Lockheed Hydraulic |
| Brake linings | Raybestos CP2 |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄32” to 3⁄32“ |
| Camber | 1° to 2° |
| Caster angle | 1° to 1½° |
| King pin angle | 2° 30′ to 3° 15′ |
