Vauxhall Cresta (1956 - early 1957)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VN
Choke 25 mm
Main 107
Compensating 100
Pump -
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.011" - 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.011" - 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing wheels
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC at 0.013" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Steel ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1° to 2½° positive
Caster angle ¾° to 1¾° positive
King pin angle 2¼° to 2¾°

Vauxhall Cresta (later 1957)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VN
Choke 29 mm
Main 115
Compensating 100
Pump -
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing wheels
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.019" - 0.021"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Steel ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1° to 2½° positive
Caster angle ¾° to 1¾° positive
King pin angle 2¼° to 2¾°

Vauxhall Cresta PAS & Cresta PAD (1958-1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VNT
Choke 29
Main 115
Compensating 100
Air Bleed F/T 1.2 mm
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Location marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.021" - 0.023" (New)
0.019" - 0.021" (Service)
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Engine side of flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings Zinc-reinforced wound asbestos yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS (front)
L&Ts (rear)
Brake linings Raybestos X30


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" at wheel rim
Camber 0° 38' laden
Caster angle 2° laden
King pin angle 4°

Vauxhall Cresta Series II (1959-1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VNT
Choke 29
Main 115
Compensating 100
Air Bleed F/T 1.2 mm
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Location marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.021" - 0.023" (New)
0.019" - 0.021" (Service)
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Engine side of flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings Zinc-reinforced wound asbestos yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS (front)
L&Ts (rear)
Brake linings Raybestos X30


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" at wheel rim
Camber 0° 38' laden
Caster angle 2° laden
King pin angle 4°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DX 14 HP (1935-1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1781cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VM
Choke 22
Main 95
Compensating 70
Progression 75
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° ATDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-Servo two-shoe mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DX 14 HP (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1781cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke 22
Main 80
Compensating 75
Progression 75
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot) (0.006" After engine # 523560)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (hot) (0.013" After engine # 523560)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° ATDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-Servo two-shoe mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DX 14 HP (1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1781cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke 22
Main 80
Compensating 75
Progression 80
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot) (0.006" After engine # 523560)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (hot) (0.013" After engine # 523560)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° ATDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-Servo two-shoe mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP (after Engine No. 711762) (1935-1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 100mm
Displacement 1531cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VM
Choke 21 mm
Main 85
Compensating 90
Pump 75
Progression 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-servo two shoe, mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP (after Engine No. 716473) (1937-1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 100mm
Displacement 1531cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke 22 mm
Main 80
Compensating 75
Pump 80
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022" (1938: 0.037" - 0.040")
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC (1938: 4° BTDC)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-servo two shoe, mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP (before Engine No. 711763) (1935-1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 100mm
Displacement 1531cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VM
Choke 22 mm
Main 90
Compensating 80
Pump 75
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-servo two shoe, mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP (before Engine No. 715017) (1937-1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 100mm
Displacement 1531cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke 21 mm
Main 85
Compensating 90
Pump 1.1 mm
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022" (1938: 0.037" - 0.040")
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC (1938: 4° BTDC)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-servo two shoe, mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Light Six Model DY 12 HP (between Engine No. 715017 and 716473) (1937-1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 100mm
Displacement 1531cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG
Choke 22 mm
Main 80
Compensating 75
Pump 80
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022" (1938: 0.037" - 0.040")
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC (1938: 4° BTDC)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-servo two shoe, mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Vauxhall Model H 10 HP (Engine No: H25239 to H38196)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1203cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35lb./sq. in.
(warning light instead of oil pressure gauge)


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG2
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Slow Running 50
Pump 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 7° to 8°
King pin angle 4¼° to 4½°

Vauxhall Model BX & Model BXL, 27 HP (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 84.14mm x 95.25mm
Displacement 3180cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VIM
Choke 29
Main 130
Compensating 85
Pump -
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 2° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Semi-Servo two-shoe mechanical
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" to 3⁄16"
Camber 1° 30'
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 2°

Vauxhall Model G, 25 HP (1937-1939)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 81.94mm x 101.6mm
Displacement 3125cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 42 VIM3
Choke 31
Main 130
Compensating 80
Pump 80
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


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

Vauxhall Model H 10 HP (Engine No: H38197 to H51500)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1203cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35lb./sq. in.
(warning light instead of oil pressure gauge)


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 W2
Choke 22 mm
Centre venturi 8 mm
Main 85
Slow Running 60
Pump 60


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 7° to 8°
King pin angle 4¼° to 4½°

Vauxhall Model H 10 HP (Engine No: H51501 to H51977)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1203cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35lb./sq. in.
(warning light instead of oil pressure gauge)


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG3
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 7° to 8°
King pin angle 4¼° to 4½°

Vauxhall Model HIX, 12 HP (1946-1948)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1442cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG3
Choke 25 mm
Main 77
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040" (from April 1947: 0.028" - 0.030")
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 1° 30'
Caster angle 7° 32'
King pin angle 4° 22½'

Vauxhall Model HIY 10 HP
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1203cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35lb./sq. in.
(warning light instead of oil pressure gauge)


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG3
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 7° to 8°
King pin angle 4¼° to 4½°

Vauxhall Model HX, 12 HP (Engine No. HX18863)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1442cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG2
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel (1940: 3⁄16")
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 4½° (1940: 7° - 8°
King pin angle 4° to 5°

Vauxhall Model HY 10 HP (Engine No: H52001 onwards)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1203cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35lb./sq. in.
(warning light instead of oil pressure gauge)


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG3
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 7° to 8°
King pin angle 4¼° to 4½°

Vauxhall Model I, 12 HP (Engine No. I2001 to I11125)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1442cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG2
Choke 25 mm
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel (1940: 3⁄16")
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 4½° (1940: 7° - 8°
King pin angle 4° to 5°

Vauxhall Model JI & Model JB (Engine No. 2001 to 10454) 14 HP (except 10412, 10416, 10418, 10420, 10422, 10424, 10426, 10428, 10430, 10432, 10434, 10436, 10438, 10440, 10442, 10444, 10446, 10448, 10450, 10451, 10453)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1781cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG3
Choke 22 mm
Main 80
Compensating 90
Pump 70
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 3° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 0° to 1°
Caster angle 7° to 8°
King pin angle 5° to 6°

Vauxhall Model JI & Model JB (Engine No. 18001 & onwards) 14 HP
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 1781cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG3
Choke 22 mm
Main 80
Compensating 90
Pump 70
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.037" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 0° to 1°
Caster angle 9° 34'
King pin angle 5° 22½

Vauxhall Velox (1956 - early 1957)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VN
Choke 25 mm
Main 107
Compensating 100
Pump -
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.011" - 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.011" - 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing wheels
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC at 0.013" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Steel ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1° to 2½° positive
Caster angle ¾° to 1¾° positive
King pin angle 2¼° to 2¾°

Vauxhall Velox (1959-1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VNT
Choke 29
Main 115
Compensating 100
Air Bleed F/T 1.2 mm
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Location marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.021" - 0.023" (New)
0.019" - 0.021" (Service)
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Engine side of flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings Zinc-reinforced wound asbestos yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS (front)
L&Ts (rear)
Brake linings Raybestos X30


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" at wheel rim
Camber 0° 38' laden
Caster angle 2° laden
King pin angle 4°

Vauxhall Velox (later 1957)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VN
Choke 29 mm
Main 115
Compensating 100
Pump -
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing wheels
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.019" - 0.021"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Steel ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1° to 2½° positive
Caster angle ¾° to 1¾° positive
King pin angle 2¼° to 2¾°

Vauxhall Velox (LIP) 18 HP (Engine No. 20001 to 27681) (1948-1949)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 2275cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG5
Choke 25 mm
Main 95
Compensating 95
Pump 80
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 0° ± 30'
Caster angle 8¼° to 9¼°
King pin angle 5½° to 6½°

Vauxhall Velox (LIP) 18 HP (Engine No. 27682 to 56240) (1948-1949)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 2275cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG5
Choke 26 mm
Main 97
Compensating 90
Pump 70
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 0° ± 30'
Caster angle 8¼° to 9¼°
King pin angle 5½° to 6½°

Vauxhall Velox (LIP) 18 HP (Engine No. 56241 & onwards) (1950-1951)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 100mm
Displacement 2275cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG5
Choke 26 mm
Main 97
Compensating 90
Pump 70
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.014"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 0° 30' to 1° 30'
Caster angle 6½° to 8¼°
King pin angle 4½° to 5½°

Vauxhall Velox Model E (1952 & onwards)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG7
Choke 27 mm
Main 80
Compensating 107
Pump 70
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (hot) (0.011" from engine No. EP80338)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (hot) (0.013" from engine No. EP80338)
Valve-timing indication Chain and chain wheels
Intake valve opens 13° BTDC (4° BTDC from engine No. EP80338)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012" (with DZ6A-P75 distributor)
0.014" - 0.016" (with DVZ6A-P80 distributor)
0.014" - 0.016" (with DMZ6A-P80 distributor, introduced at engine No. EP64398)
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 1° to 1½°
King pin angle 2½° to 3¼°

Vauxhall Velox PAS & Velox PAD (1958-1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 2262cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VNT
Choke 29
Main 115
Compensating 100
Air Bleed F/T 1.2 mm
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Location marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.021" - 0.023" (New)
0.019" - 0.021" (Service)
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Engine side of flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8 A6
Clutch linings Zinc-reinforced wound asbestos yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS (front)
L&Ts (rear)
Brake linings Raybestos X30


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" at wheel rim
Camber 0° 38' laden
Caster angle 2° laden
King pin angle 4°

Vauxhall Victor & Super Victor & Victor II (1957-1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 1508cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VN
Choke 25
Main 82
Compensating 85
Air Bleed F/T 1.0 mm
Slow Running 55


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Location marks on timing gear sprockets
Intake valve opens 19.6° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.019" - 0.021"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Engine side of flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 7-2S A6
Clutch linings Zinc-reinforced wound asbestos yarn


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic 2LS (front)
Brake linings Raybestos ME61


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8" at wheel rim
Camber 0° 38' laden
Caster angle 1° 30' laden
King pin angle 4°

Vauxhall Wyvern (1956-1957)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.37mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 1507cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 34 VN
Choke 25 mm
Main 82
Compensating 85
Pump -
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.011" - 0.013" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.011" - 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing wheels
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC at 0.013" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Steel ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 9° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 7¼ A6
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber 1° to 2½° positive
Caster angle ¾° to 1¾° positive
King pin angle 2¼° to 3¾°

Vauxhall Wyvern Model E (1952 onwards)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.4mm x 76.2mm
Displacement 1507cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG7
Choke 24
Main 80
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.010" (hot)
(0.011" from engine No. EX41107)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.010" (hot)
(0.013" from engine No. EX41107)
Valve-timing indication Chain and chain wheels
Intake valve opens 13° BTDC
(4° BTDC from engine No. EX41107)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012" (with DKZ4A-P74 distributor);
0.014" - 0.016" (with DM2-P79 distributor)
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Ball in flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 1° to 2°
Caster angle 1° to 1½°
King pin angle 2° 30' to 3° 15'

Vauxhall Wyvern Model LIX, 12 HP (1948-1949)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1442cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG5
Choke 25
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 1° 30'
Caster angle 9° 34'
King pin angle 4° 24½'

Vauxhall Wyvern Model LIX, 12 HP (1950-1951)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 95mm
Displacement 1442cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 25 - 35 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30 VIG5
Choke 25
Main 75
Compensating 90
Pump 50
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.013" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing chain and gears
Intake valve opens 4° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.014"
Plug gap 0.028" - 0.030"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Friction type


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Raybestos CP2


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄32" to 3⁄32"
Camber 0° 30' to 1° 30'
Caster angle 8° 15' to 9° 15'
King pin angle 4° 30' to 5° 30'