STANDARD 1930-1959
   
Flying Eight (1939)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 100mm
Displacement 1021cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26 AIC
Choke 21
Main 95
Compensating 220
Progression GA4:GS95
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.040"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out 1⁄8" toe-out
Camber ±½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 10°


Eight (1946-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 56.7mm x 100mm
Displacement 1009cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 - 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 - 40 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26 AIC
Choke 21
Main 95
Compensating 220
Progression GA4:GS95
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheel and flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix Single Anchor
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out parallel to 1⁄16" toe-out
Camber 1½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8¼°


Nine (R9) (1935)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 60.3mm x 92mm
Displacement 1052cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 BFH
Choke 23
Main 110x58
Compensating -
Progression GA45:GS115
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.024"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing 14° ATDC (auto. fully retarded)


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 8½°


Nine (A9) (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 60.3mm x 92mm
Displacement 1052cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VM
Choke 24
Main 90
Compensating 70
Progression 105
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 8½°


Nine (9A) (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 60mm x 100mm
Displacement 1131cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VM
Choke 24
Main 90
Compensating 65
Progression 110
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 2¼°
King pin angle 8½°


Flying Nine (9B) (1938-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 60mm x 100mm
Displacement 1131cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 AIP
Choke 25
Main 105
Compensating 240
Progression GA4 : GS100
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 2°
Caster angle 5°
King pin angle 8½°


Ten Saloon (R10) (1935)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1343cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 BFH
Choke 24
Main 110x57.5
Compensating -
Progression GA45 : GS120
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022" - 0.024"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 8½°


Ten Saloon (A10) (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1343cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FI
Choke 25
Main 110x2.8
Compensating -
Progression GA45 : GS130
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3¾°
King pin angle 8½°


Flying Ten (10AL) (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VM
Choke 25
Main 95
Compensating 65
Progression 105
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3¼°
King pin angle 8½°


Flying Ten (10BL) (1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 AIP
Choke 25
Main 105
Compensating 240
Progression GA4 : GS100
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 2°
Caster angle 5°
King pin angle 8½°


Flying Ten (10C) (1939)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1267cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FAI
Choke 22
Main 105
Compensating 220
Progression GA4 : GS100
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.040"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out 1⁄8" toe-OUT
Camber ±½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 10¾°


Light Twelve (A12) (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1608.5cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FI
Choke 27
Main 125x2.9
Compensating -
Progression GA5 : GS135
Idling 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel for TDC
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 7½°


Flying Twelve (A12S) (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1608.5cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FI
Choke 27
Main 125x2.9
Compensating -
Progression GA5 : GS145
Idling 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel for TDC
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix Cowdrey
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 7½°


Flying Twelve (12A) (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1608cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FI
Choke 27
Main 125x2.9
Compensating -
Progression GA5 : GS135
Idling 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel for TDC
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 7½°


Flying Twelve (12BL) (1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1608cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 AIP
Choke 27
Main 120x2.7
Compensating -
Progression GA4 : GS145
Idling 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel for TDC
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 2°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8½°


Flying Twelve (12C) (1939)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1608cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FAI
Choke 24
Main 120
Compensating 210
Progression GA45 : GS105
Idling 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel for TDC
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.040"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄8" Toe-OUT
Camber ⅓°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 10° 8'

12 HP (12CD) (1946-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 1609cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 - 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30 FAI
Choke 24
Main 120
Compensating 200
Progression GA45 : GS105
Idling 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheel; flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.040"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix Single Anchor
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16" Toe-OUT
Camber 1½° - 2°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8°


Flying Fourteen (14A) (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 106mm
Displacement 1776cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35 FI
Choke 31
Main 135x2.9
Compensating -
Progression GA55 : GS155
Idling 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 7½°


Flying Fourteen (14B) (1938-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 106mm
Displacement 1776cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35 FAIP
Choke 29
Main 125
Compensating 230
Progression GA55 : GS125
Idling 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 7½°


14 HP (14.12CD) (1945-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 106mm
Displacement 1776cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 - 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35 FAIE
Choke 26
Main 125
Compensating 220
Progression GA5 : GS125
Idling 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheel; flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.040"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8°


Sixteen (R16) (1935)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 2143cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 30-40 FHG
Choke 27
Main 135x57S (130x57S with A.C. silencer)
Compensating -
Progression GA45 : GS140
Idling 055


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022" - 0.024"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 7½°


Sixteen (A16) (1936-37)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.5mm x 106mm
Displacement 2143cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35 IFIP
Choke 29
Main 135x2.4
Compensating -
Progression GA35 : GS155
Idling 050


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 7½°


Twenty (Short & Long wheelbase) (A20) (1935-36)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 106mm
Displacement 2664cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35-40 FHG
Choke 28
Main 130x57S
Compensating -
Progression GA45 : GS145
Idling 65


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 7½°


Flying Twenty (20A) (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 106mm
Displacement 2664cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35 IFL
Choke 30
Main 135
Compensating 240
Progression GA5 : GS195
Idling 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.040" with B12 coil fitted
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 7½°


Flying Twenty (20CA) (1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73mm x 106mm
Displacement 2664cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 35 IFL
Choke 30
Main 135
Compensating 240
Progression GA5 : GS195
Idling 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Bendix
Brake linings Bendix Moulded Composition


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 7½°


Vanguard (20-S) (1946-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 92mm
Displacement 2088cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 BI
Choke 25
Main 130
Air Correction 170
Progression GA5.5 : GS130
Idling 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing wheels
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC (Rocker clearance, 0.014")


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.030" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Lockheed


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel to 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1° positive
King pin angle 7½°


Vanguard I (1949-52)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 92mm
Displacement 2088cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 BIO
Choke 25
Main 135
Air Correction 190
Progression GA6(2) : GS130
Idling 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on chain wheels
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.030" - 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing chain case
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 9"


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo MR19 9"x1¾"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel to 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1° positive
King pin angle 7½°


Vanguard II (1953-55)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 92mm
Displacement 2088cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 BIO
Choke 25
Main 135
Air Correction 190
Progression GA6(2) : GS130
Idling 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Hole in crank pulley aligns with timing case pointer
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 9"


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Front: 2LS; Rear: 2 shoe Ferodo MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0 to 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1° positive
King pin angle 7½°


Vanguard III (1955-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 92mm
Displacement 2088cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 BIO/4
Choke 25
Main 135
Air Correction 190
Starter 135
Idling 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
(0.010" where aluminum rocker pedestals are fitted)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing Early models: TDC; Later models: 12° BTDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings 9" dia. MR41


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 2° static laden
Caster angle ½° static laden
King pin angle 5½° static laden

Eight (1953-54)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 58mm x 76mm
Displacement 803cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40-60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC (fitted from Engine No. 25,001E to CS 53,960E);
Solex 26ZIACO (up to Engine No. 25,000E)
Choke 18 (Solex 26ZIC)
19 (26ZIACO)
Main 97.5 (Solex 26ZIC)
105 (26ZIACO)
Compensating 190 (Solex 26ZIC)
180 (26ZIACO)
Starter GA 5.5 : GS 130 (Solex 26ZIC)
- (26ZIACO)
Pilot 40 (Solex 26ZIC)
50 (26ZIACO)


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel aligns with arrow on the top of the cylinder block to indicate TDC on cylinders 1 and 4
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing 10° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ AG (6 blue springs) Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Front: 2LS; Rear 2 shoe Ferodo MS1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Eight (1954-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 58mm x 76mm
Displacement 803cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40-60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC/3 (fitted from Engine No. 53,961E
Choke 18
Main 97.5
Compensating 175
Starter GA 8(2) : GS 130
Pilot 40


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel aligns with arrow on the top of the cylinder block to indicate TDC on cylinders 1 and 4
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing 10° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ AG (6 blue springs) Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Front: 2LS; Rear 2 shoe Ferodo MS1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Ten (1953-54)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40-60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC (fitted up to Engine No. BE 14,424E
Choke 19
Main 105
Compensating 180
Starter GA 5.5 : GS 130
Pilot 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel aligns with arrow on the top of the cylinder block to indicate TDC on cylinders 1 and 4
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing 6½° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ AG (3 blue springs, 3 yellow springs) Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Front: 2LS; Rear 2 shoe Ferodo MS1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Ten (1954-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40-60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC/3 (fitted from Engine No. BE 14,425E
Choke 18
Main 102
Compensating 180
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Arrow on flywheel aligns with arrow on the top of the cylinder block to indicate TDC on cylinders 1 and 4
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication -
Ignition timing 6½° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ AG (3 blue springs, 3 yellow springs) Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Front: 2LS; Rear 2 shoe Ferodo MS1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Eight (1957-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 58mm x 76mm
Displacement 803cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC/3
Choke 18
Main 97.5
Compensating 175
Slow Running 40


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo MS1 7"x2¼"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' + VE static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Eight (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 58mm x 76mm
Displacement 803cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC/3
Choke 18
Main 97.5
Compensating 175
Slow Running 40


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo MS1 7"x2¼"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' + VE static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Ten (1957-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC
Choke 20
Main 105
Compensating 155
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 10° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼ Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo MS1 7"x2¼"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' + VE static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Pennant (1958)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 26ZIC
Choke 20
Main 105
Compensating 155
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Pointer on timing cover and boss in crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Timing cover
Ignition timing 10° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings 1¼"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 45' + VE static laden
King pin angle 7° 5' static laden

Ensign (1958)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 76mm x 92mm
Displacement 1670cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32BIO/4
Choke 23
Main 115
Compensating 165
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover and crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.032"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing cover and small hole in crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 3° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 8"


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings 9"x1¾"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 2° + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 30' - VE static laden
King pin angle 5½° static laden

Ensign (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 76mm x 92mm
Displacement 1670cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32BIO/4
Choke 23
Main 115
Compensating 165
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover and crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing cover and small hole in crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 3° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 8"


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings 9"x1¾"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 2° + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 30' - VE static laden
King pin angle 5½° static laden

Ensign (1957-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 92mm
Displacement 2088cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU HD6
Needle TC


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing cover and crankshaft pulley. Chainwheels marked.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing cover and small hole in crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 9"


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings 10"x2¼"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 2° + VE static laden
Caster angle 1° 30' - VE static laden
King pin angle 5½° static laden

Ten (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex D/D 28ZIC
Choke 18
Main 102
Compensating 180
Pilot 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 10° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼" dia. Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings 2LS (front); L9T (rear) Ferodo MS1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' pos
Caster angle 1° 45' neg.
King pin angle 7° 5'

Pennant (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex D/D 28ZIC
Choke 18
Main 102
Compensating 180
Pilot 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 10° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 6¼" dia. Mintex M19


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings 2LS (front); L9T (rear) Ferodo MS1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 1° 55' pos
Caster angle 1° 45' neg.
King pin angle 7° 5'

Vignale Vanguard (1959-60)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 92mm
Displacement 2088cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 BIO/4
Choke 25
Main 135
Compensating 190
Pilot 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels.
Intake valve opens Intake and exhaust valves should be equally open at TDC on exhaust stroke at 0.0165" rocker clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 12° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 9" dia. Ferodo RYZ


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings 2LS (front); L&T (rear) Mintex M32


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out Parallel to 1⁄16"
Camber 2° pos
Caster angle 1½° neg.
King pin angle 5½°