Wolseley Series III Eight (1946-48)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke |
|
| Displacement |
919cc |
| Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor |
SU 11⁄8” D/D |
| Standard |
V2 |
| Rich |
3 |
| Weak |
V3 |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.017″ (hot) |
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.017″ (hot) |
| Valve-timing indication |
|
| Intake valve opens |
TDC |
Ignition
| Breaker gap |
0.012″ |
| Plug gap |
0.018″ – 0.020″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Crankshaft pulley |
| Ignition timing |
5⁄16” BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
– |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
| Brake linings |
– |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In |
3⁄16“ |
| Camber |
2½° |
| Caster angle |
4° |
| King pin angle |
6½° |
