Wolseley 15-50 (1956-58)

Wolseley 15-50 (1956-58)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 – 50 lb./sq. in.

 

Fuel Supply

Carburetor SU H2 (H52 from chassis No. 40013)
Bore 1¼”
Main Jet 0.090″
Standard M
Rich
AH2
Weak CF

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.015″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Dimples on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.021″ tappet clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication Pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing 5° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck
Clutch linings Wound yarn

Brakes

Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings MR19

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In Parallel
Camber ¾°
Caster angle 2° 40′
King pin angle 6¼°