HUMBER 1930-1959
   
Hawk 14 HP (1946-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 110mm
Displacement 1944cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 35 - 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DBA36 D/D
Choke 31⁄32"
Main L1631
Metering 0.044"
By-pass 0.026"
Slow Running 68"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 13° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel; rear engine plate
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex NMT


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 52'
King pin angle 10°


Hawk 14 HP (1949-50)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 110mm
Displacement 1944cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DBA36
Choke 0.97"
Main L1631
Metering 0.045"
By-pass 0.030"
Economy 0.28"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 13° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel; rear engine plate
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type 8" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 0° 45' ± 15'
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 8° 15' ± 15'

Sixteen (1938-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 67.5mm x 120mm
Displacement 2576.5cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D
Choke 11⁄32"
Main L1359
Metering 0.047"
By-pass 0.030"
Slow Running 68"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels (1938)
Crankshaft pulley and timing-case cover (1939)
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley; timing cover
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Bendix-Cowdrey Duo-Servo (1938);
Lockheed Hydraulic (1939)
Brake linings Bendix


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 52'
King pin angle 10°


18 HP (1936-37)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 120mm
Displacement 2731.5cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DA36 D/D
Choke 11⁄16"
Main L784
Metering 0.050"
By-pass 0.036"
Slow Running 66"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley; timing cover
Ignition timing 3° ATDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Bendix Duo-Servo
Brake linings Bendix


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1° 30'
King pin angle 7° 30'

Snipe (1936-37)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 120mm
Displacement 4085.7cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DA42 D/D
Choke 13⁄8"
Main P18115
Metering 0.068"
By-pass 0.044"
Slow Running 64"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Bendix Duo-Servo
Brake linings Bendix


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1° 30'
King pin angle 7° 30'

Snipe (1938-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 120mm
Displacement 3180.9cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D
Choke 13⁄32" (1938); Automatic (1939)
Main L784
Metering 0.050"
By-pass 0.044"
Slow Running 68"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo (1938); Lockheed hydraulic with Mintex NMT linings (1939)


Brakes
Brake type Bendix-Cowdrey Duo-Servo
Brake linings Bendix


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 52'
King pin angle 10°


Snipe (1946)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 120mm
Displacement 2731.5cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D DBA36
Choke Automatic
Main L1719
Metering 0.052"
By-pass 0.044"
Slow Running 75"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex NMT


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 52'
King pin angle 10°


Super Snipe (1939)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 120mm
Displacement 4085.7cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D DBVA
Choke Automatic
Main L1292
Metering 0.065"
By-pass 0.054"
Slow Running 64"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing TDC (To chassis No. 8101147);
6° BTDC (after No. 8101147)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex NMT


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 52'
King pin angle 10°


Super Snipe (1946-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 120mm
Displacement 4085.7cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D DBVA
Choke Automatic
Main L1292
Metering 0.065"
By-pass 0.054"
Slow Running 64"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Chain wheels
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex NMT


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 52'
King pin angle 10°


Super Snipe (1949-51)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 120mm
Displacement 4086cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DBVA42
Choke Automatic
Main L1292
Metering 0.065"
By-pass 0.054"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type 10" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 10°


Super Snipe Mark IV (1952-55)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 88.9mm x 111mm
Displacement 4139cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type 10° Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 10°


Hawk (1950-51)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 81mm x 110mm
Displacement 2267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DBA36
Choke Automatic
Main L1802
Metering 0.048"
By-pass 0.034"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover
Intake valve opens 13° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 0° 45'
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 8° 15'

Hawk Mark V (1952)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 81mm x 110mm
Displacement 2267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DAA36
Choke 11⁄32
Main L1802
Metering 0.048"
By-pass 0.034"
Discharge Holes 68:60


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing gears
Intake valve opens 13° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 0° 45' ± 15'
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 8° 15' ± 15'

Hawk (1954-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 81mm x 110mm
Displacement 2267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DI 36
Choke 13⁄32"
Main L1802
Metering 0.052"
By-pass 0.040"
Slow Running 75


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.007" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.009" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on camshaft and crankshaft wheels
Intake valve opens 15° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Pointers on crankshaft pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC (Premium fuel 0.28" at pointers)
2° BTDC (Regular fuel 0.090" at pointers)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 9"
Clutch linings Mintex


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS (front); Leading and trailing (rear)
Brake linings Mintex M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber ¾° Positive ± 15'
(Laden with 360 lb. weight 34½" to rear of front wheel centres)
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 8° 15'

Imperial and Pullman (1938-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 120mm
Displacement 4085.7cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D DBV42
Choke Automatic
Main L1292
Metering 0.065"
By-pass 0.054"
Slow Running 64"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing pistons
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Bendix Duo-Servo
Brake linings Bendix


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1° 30'
King pin angle 7° 30'

Pullman (1946)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 120mm
Displacement 4086cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg D/D DBVA42
Choke Automatic
Main L1292
Metering 0.065"
By-pass 0.054"
Slow Running 64"


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing case cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Moulded Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex NMT


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 2° 23'
King pin angle 10°


Pullman Mark IV and Imperial Mark IV (1952-55)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 88.9mm x 111mm
Displacement 4139cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 30-45 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type 10" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 0°
King pin angle 10°


Hawk Series I (1958-59) and IA (1959-60)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 80.947mm x 110mm (graded bore sizes which vary slightly)
Displacement 2267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith WIA 36 D/D
Choke 28 mm
Main 140 (130, 1959)
Main dia. 016280
By-pass 97
H/S bleed 180
Slow running 50 (0.5 mm)
Needle 2 mm


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.007" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.009" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing sprockets
Intake valve opens 15° BTDC at 0.014" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Marks on fan pulley, pointer on timing cover
Ignition timing 2° ATDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulic Operation
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex M22


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges)
Camber +0° 45' ± 15'
Caster angle -½° ± 30' (Series I);
+½° ± 30' (Series IA)
King pin angle 8° 15' ± 15'

Super Snipe Mark IV (1953-57)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 88.9mm x 111mm
Displacement 4139cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 - 65 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DBVA42
Venturi 1¼
Main L2080
Metering 0.065
By-pass 0.056
Idle tube 64 x 75
H/S bleed 52
Pump 68


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 15° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing 5° - 7° BTDC (premium)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulic Operation
Clutch linings Borglite


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges)
Camber +0° 45'
Caster angle 1° 5'
King pin angle 5° 15'

Super Snipe Series I (1958-59)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 82.55mm x 82.55mm
Displacement 2651cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DIV42
Choke 15⁄16"
Main L2080
Metering 0.068"
By-pass 0.062"
Idle feed 64
Idle bleed 75
H/S Bleed 52


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.014" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.014" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 20° BTDC at 0.0195" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing 5° - 7° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulic Operation
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Girling Servo-Assist
Brake linings Ferodo DM8 (front); DMI (rear)


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges)
Camber +0° 45'
Caster angle -½° (neg.)
King pin angle 8° 15' ± 15'

Super Snipe Series II (1959-60)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87.4mm x 82.55mm
Displacement 2951cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 42WIA D/D
Choke 33
Main 165
By-pass 130
Main dis. 220.968
H/S Bleed 180
Slow Running 50
Pump jet 50
Fast idle 0.051
Progression No. 1 1.1mm
Progression No. 2 0.8mm
Idle air bleed 150
Economy vacuum spring standard
Needle-valve seat 2.25 (with 1.0 mm washer)
Acc. pump stroke long


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.014" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.014" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft drive wheels
Intake valve opens 20° BTDC at 0.0195" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Timing case and vibration damper rim
Ignition timing 5° - 7° BTDC (static full retard -- premium fuel)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borglite


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic Servo-Assisted
Brake linings DS3 (front); DM1 (rear)


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges)
Camber +0° 45' ± 15'
Caster angle -½° (neg.)
King pin angle 8° 15' ± 15'