Volkswagen Transporter (1957-59)

Volkswagen Transporter (1957-59)

The Car

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The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 77mm x 64mm
Displacement 1192cc
Firing order 1432
Oil pressure (hot) 28 lb./sq. in. at 2500 rpm using SAE 20 oil

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Solex 28 PCI with pump
Choke 21.5 mm diameter
Main 117.5
Air correction 180
Slow Running 50

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.004″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on crank and camshaft gears
Intake valve opens 2° 30′ BTDC at 0.04″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.016″
Plug gap 0.024″ – 0.028″
Ignition timing indication Notch in crankshaft pulley in line with crankcase split
Ignition timing 7½° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings K10 Fichtel and Sachs or Jurid

Brakes

Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Energit or Jurid

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0.08″ to 0.20″
Camber 0° 40′ ± 30′
Caster angle
King pin angle 4° 20′