AUSTIN-HEALEY 1930-1959
   
100 (1953-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87.3mm x 111.1mm
Displacement 2660cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 - 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU H4
Needles QW


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Girling
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 1¾°
King pin angle 6½°


100S (1955)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87.3mm x 111.1mm
Displacement 2660cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 - 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU H6
Needles KWI


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC at 0.021" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.020"
Ignition timing indication ¼ mark on flywheel
Ignition timing -


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 10" dia.
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Dunlop disc
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 1¾°
King pin angle 6½°


100-Six (BN4) (1956-57)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.4mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU H4
Choke 1½
Main Jet 0.090"
Needles AJ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marked gear teeth
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC (Timing clearance 0.0234")


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 9" dia.
Clutch linings Friction area 36.3 x 2 sq. in.


Brakes
Brake type Girling
Brake linings 2½ x 20.4 x (0.167" - 0.174)"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 6½°


100-Six (BN6) (1956-57)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.4mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU HD6
Choke 1¾
Main Jet 0.100"
Needles CV


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marked gear teeth
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC (Timing clearance 0.0234")


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 9" dia.
Clutch linings Friction area 36.3 x 2 sq. in.


Brakes
Brake type Girling
Brake linings 2½ x 20.4 x (0.167" - 0.174)"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 6½°


Sprite (1958-59)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 62.94mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 60 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU H1
Choke 11⁄8
Main Jet 0.090"
Rich Needle NOW


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marked gear teeth
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC (TDC at 0.019"clearance)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 6¼" dia.
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed drum
Brake linings M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 6½°


3000 (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 83.34mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2912cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in. at 40 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU HD6
Choke 1¾
Main Jet 0.100"
Needle CV


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Sprockets and bright links
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.0234"clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 10" dia.
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Girling disc (front); drum (rear)
Brake linings DS3 (front); VG95 (rear)


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 6½°