Vauxhall Wyvern Model LIX, 12 HP (1948-49)
The Car
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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 VIG5 |
| Choke |
25
|
| Main |
75 |
| Compensating |
90 |
| Pump |
50 |
Slow Running
|
50 |
75
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 |
0.028″ – 0.030″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel |
| Ignition timing |
2° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type |
Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Friction type |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
| Brake linings |
Raybestos CP2 |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In |
1⁄32” to 3⁄32“ |
| Camber |
1° 30′ |
| Caster angle |
9° 34′ |
| King pin angle |
4° 24½’ |
