Wolseley 1500 (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 HS2 |
Bore |
1¼” dia. |
Main Jet |
0.090″ |
Standard |
EB |
Rich |
HA |
Weak |
GG |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (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 |
6° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck 8″ dia. |
Clutch linings |
Wound yarn |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed drum 2LS (front); single (rear) |
Brake linings |
Lockheed M11 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
Parallel |
Camber |
¾° |
Caster angle |
3° |
King pin angle |
¼° |