Wolseley 1930-1959
  Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936) / Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936) / Wolseley 14/56 Series II (1936) / Wolseley 16/65 (Late 1937-1938) / Wolseley 18/80 Series II (1937) / Wolseley 25 HP Series II (Late 1935) / Wolseley Eight Series III (1946-1948)
Wolseley 6-99 (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 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU H4
Bore 13⁄8" dia.
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard M5


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain links and timing wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC
(TDC at 0.030" tappet clearance)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 10" dia. (with manual gearbox only)
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed disc (front); drum (rear)
Brake linings Ferodo DS3 (front); DON R7 (rear)


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 1¼°
King pin angle 7½°

Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Engine Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Bore & Stroke - 63.5 mm x 102 mm
Displacement - 1292 cc
Firing Order - 1342
Oil Pressure (Hot) - 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
Fuel Supply Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Carburetor - SU
Standard - No. 5
Rich - RO
Weak - AJ
Valving Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Intake Tappet Clearance - 0.015" (Hot)
Exhaust Tappet Clearance - 0.015" (Hot)
Valve-Timing Indication - Crankshaft Pulley
Intake Valve Opens - 11° BTDC
Ignition Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Breaker Gap - 0.012"
Plug Gap - 0.018"...0.022"
Ignition Timing Indication - Crankshaft Pulley
Ignition Timing - TDC Vernier on Zero
Clutch Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Clutch Type - Single Wet Plate
Clutch Linings - Cork Insert
Brakes Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Brake Type - Lockheed (Hydraulic)
Brake Linings - Wolseley
Wheel Alignment Wolseley 10/40 Series 2 (1936)
Toe-In - 3⁄16"
Camber - 2°
Caster Angle - 2°
King Pin Angle - 2°

Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Engine Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Bore & Stroke - 69.5 mm x 102 mm
Displacement - 1548 cc
Firing Order - 1342
Oil Pressure (hot) - 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
Fuel Supply Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Carburetor - SU
Standard - No. 5
Rich - RO
Weak - AJ
Valving Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Intake Tappet Clearance - 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust Tappet Clearance - 0.015" (hot)
Valve-Timing Indication - Crankshaft Pulley
Intake Valve Opens - 11° BTDC
Ignition Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Breaker Gap - 0.012"
Plug Gap - 0.018"...0.022"
Ignition Timing Indication - Crankshaft Pulley
Ignition Timing - TDC Vernier on Zero
Clutch Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Clutch Type - Single Wet Plate
Clutch Linings - Cork Insert
Brakes Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Brake Type - Hydraulic (Lockheed)
Brake Linings - (Wolseley)
Wheel Alignment Wolseley 12/48 Series 2 (1936)
Toe-In - 3⁄16"
Camber - 2°
Caster Angle - 2°
King Pin Angle - 2°

Wolseley 12/48 Series III (Late 1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1548cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Standard No. 4
Rich L12
Weak S4


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley 12/48 Series III (1946)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1548cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU 1¼" horizontal
Standard No. 4
Rich L12
Weak S4


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC (auto. adv.)


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°
 

Wolseley 14/56 Series II (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1818cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard DM
Rich D7
Weak DI


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork insert


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 2½°

Wolseley 14/60 Series III (1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1818cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 80 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard DM
Rich D7
Weak D1


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC (auto. adv.)


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley 14/60 Series III (1946)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1818cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard EH
Rich M6
Weak DA


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley 15-50 (1956-1958)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU H2 (H52 from chassis No. 40013)
Bore 1¼"
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard M
Rich AH2
Weak CF


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Dimples on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber ¾°
Caster angle 2° 40'
King pin angle 6¼°

Wolseley 15-60 (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU H52
Bore 1¼" dia.
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard M


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.014" - 0.016" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.014" - 0.016" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels
Intake valve opens TDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 5° BTDC (high compression)
TDC (low compression)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8" dia.
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Girling drum 2LS (front); single (rear)
Brake linings Ferodo AM4


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber ¾° to 1°
Caster angle 1½°
King pin angle 6½°

Wolseley 16/65 (Late 1937-1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2062cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 80 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard CJ
Rich CG
Weak HB


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC (auto. adv.


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley 18/80 Series II (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2322cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard CG
Rich HV3
Weak CJ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork insert


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 2½°

Wolseley 18/85 Series III (Late 1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2322cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 80 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard CG
Rich HV3
Weak CJ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero (auto. adv.)


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley 18/85 Series III (Post-War)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2322cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard CG
Rich HV3
Weak CJ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero (auto. adv.)


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley 25 HP Series II (Late 1935)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 82mm x 110mm
Displacement 3485cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard AH2
Rich S4
Weak AH


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork insert


Brakes
Brake type Wolseley
Brake linings Wolseley


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

Wolseley 1500 (1957-1958)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU H2
Bore 1¼"
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard EB


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Dimples on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


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


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8" A6-G
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber ¾°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 6½°

Wolseley 1500 (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU HS2
Bore 1¼" dia.
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard EB
Rich HA
Weak GG


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels
Intake valve opens TDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8" dia.
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed drum 2LS (front); single (rear)
Brake linings Lockheed M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber ¾°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle ¼°

Wolseley Eight Series III (1946-1948)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 90mm
Displacement 919cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU 11⁄8" D/D
Standard V2
Rich 3
Weak V3


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens TDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 5⁄16" BTDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 6½°

Wolseley Four Forty-Four (1953-1956)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 66.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1250cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 - 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU Horizontal
Standard FJ
Rich VS
Weak No. 1


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


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Camshaft and crankshat sprockets
Ignition timing TDC (Full retard)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber ¾° positive
Caster angle 2° 40'
King pin angle 6¼°

Wolseley Four-Fifty (1949-1953)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.5mm x 87mm
Displacement 1477cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Standard EM
Rich EE
Weak No. 1


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and pointer
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Valve cover and flywheel
Ignition timing 5° BTDC (Full retard)


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber Vertical
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 9°

Wolseley Six-Eighty (1949-1954)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.5mm x 87mm
Displacement 2215cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard HB
Rich CJ
Weak MO


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and pointer
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Valve cover and flywheel
Ignition timing 5° BTDC (Full retard) (After engine No. 8806: 10° BTDC)


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber Vertical
Caster angle 1°
King pin angle 9½°

Wolseley Six-Ninety (1954-1956)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard GR
Rich No. 3
Weak V2


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


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel and crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings DM8


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 6°

Wolseley Six-Ninety, Series II & Series III (1956-1958)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU H4
Bore 1½"
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard No. 1
Rich TB
Weak No. 2


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain links and marks on timing wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC (TDC at 0.030" clearance)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck or Automatic
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Series II: Ferodo DM8, later: DM52
Series III: DON R7


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 6°

Wolseley Six-Ninety Series III (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU H4
Bore 1½"
Main Jet 0.090"
Standard GR (low compression);No. 1 (high compression)
Rich No. 3 (low compression);-(high compression)
Weak V2 (low compression);-(high compression)


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain links and marks on timing wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC (TDC at 0.030" clearance)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" -0.026"
Ignition timing indication Pulley, timing cover and flywheel
Ignition timing TDC (high compression)
3° - 4° BTDC (low compression)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 9" dia.
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Drum 2LS (front); single (rear)
Brake linings DON R7


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 6°

Wolseley Super Six (16 HP) (Late 1937-1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2062cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 80 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU
Standard CJ
Rich CG
Weak HB


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC (auto. adv.


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley Super Six Sixteen Series II (Late 1935)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2062cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 35 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU D/D
Standard D8
Rich AE
Weak WX1


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022" - 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Wolselley


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley Super Six Twenty-One Series II (Late 1935)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 110mm
Displacement 2916cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) -


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin SU D/D
Standard AH2
Rich S4
Weak AH


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022" - 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing TDC Vernier on zero


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Wolseley


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley Ten Series III (Post War)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1140cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Standard FC
Rich CD
Weak DQ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 7⁄16" BTDC Vernier on zero


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Wolseley


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 1½° to 2°
King pin angle 8°

Wolseley Ten Series III (1946-1948)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1140cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU 1¼" horizontal
Standard FC
Rich CD
Weak DQ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.020"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 7⁄16" BTDC


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


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄16"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 6½°