FACEL VEGA 1930-1959
   
HK500 (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 108mm x 85.8mm
Displacement 6276cc
Firing order 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Carter twin; Single carb on automatic


Valving
Intake tappet clearance Hydraulic
Exhaust tappet clearance Hydraulic
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft damper
Intake valve opens -


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015" - 0.018"
Plug gap 0.030" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft damper
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck (optional Chrysler automatic transmission)
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Dunlop disc brakes
Brake linings Flertex HSZ


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 1⁄8"
Camber nil
Caster angle ½°
King pin angle -

Excellence (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 108mm x 85.8mm
Displacement 6276cc
Firing order 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Carter Single carb


Valving
Intake tappet clearance Hydraulic
Exhaust tappet clearance Hydraulic
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft damper
Intake valve opens -


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015" - 0.018"
Plug gap 0.030" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft damper
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Chrysler Automatic transmission
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Drum
Brake linings Flertex HSZ


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 1⁄8"
Camber nil
Caster angle ½°
King pin angle -