Wolseley 15-60 (1959)
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) | 50 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU H52 |
| Bore | 1¼” dia. |
| Main Jet | 0.090″ |
| Standard | M |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance | 0.014″ – 0.016″ (hot) |
| Exhaust tappet clearance | 0.014″ – 0.016″ (hot) |
| Valve-timing indication | Timing wheels |
| Intake valve opens | TDC at 0.021″ tappet clearance |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Pulley and pointer |
| Ignition timing | 5° BTDC (high compression) TDC (low compression) |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 8″ dia. |
| Clutch linings | Wound yarn |
Brakes
| Brake type | Girling drum 2LS (front); single (rear) |
| Brake linings | Ferodo AM4 |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | ¾° to 1° |
| Caster angle | 1½° |
| King pin angle | 6½° |
