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° |