Wolseley 1500 (1957-58)
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) | 50 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU H2 |
| Bore | 1¼” |
| Main Jet | 0.090″ |
| Standard | EB |
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 | 0.024″ – 0.026″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Pulley and timing cover |
| Ignition timing | 6° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 8″ A6-G |
| Clutch linings | Wound yarn |
Brakes
| Brake type | Lockheed Hydraulic |
| Brake linings | M11 |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | Parallel |
| Camber | ¾° |
| Caster angle | 3° |
| King pin angle | 6½° |
