Specification - Austin-Healey Sprite Driver's Handbook Manual

GENERAL SPECIFICATION AUSTIN-HKALKY SPRITE
SPECIFICATION
the vehicle, which is addressed to the Austin Motor Co. Ltd. or its
Dealers. The number will be found on a plate attached to the left-
hand valance inside the engine compartment.
In addition, the engine number is located oh the right side of the
cylinder block, adjacent to the cylinder head.
ENGINE
Bore
Stroke
Capacity
B.H.P.
Maximum Torque
Compression ratio
Firing Order
Valves
Valve Timing: Inlet opens
Inlet closes
Exhaust opens
Exhaust closes
Valve Clearance (hot or cold)
Number of cylinders
A LWAYS quote the car number in any correspondence, relating to
4
2.48 in. (62.9 mm.)
3.00 in. (76.2 mm.)
.. 57.87 cu. in. (948 c.c.)
43 at 5,200 r.p.m.
52 lbs. ft. at 3,300 r.p.m.
83t o 1
1, 3, 4, 2
.. Overhead push rod operation
5' B.T.D.C.
45' A.B.D.C.
40' B.B.D.C.
10' A.T.D.C.
.012 in. (.305 mm.)
IGNITION
Type
Coil
Distributor
Contact breaker gap
Timing
Sparking Plugs
Plug Gap
CLUTCH
Make
Type
Diameter
Method of operation
GEARBOX
Type
. Gear ratios: 1st
2nd
3rd
Top
Reverse
4 speed synchromesh (on 2nd, 3rd k top)
Lucas 12 volt
Lucas type LA12
Lucas type DM2 PH4
.014 to .016 in. (.356 to .406 mm.)
5' before T.D.C. (Premimn Fuel)
Champion N.5. Long reach
.025 in. (.64 mm.)
.. Borg and Beck
.. Single dry plate
6z in. (15.88 cm.)
Hydraulic
3.627 to 1
2.374 to 1
1.412 to 1
1 to 1
4.664 to 1
2$ Imp. pints (1.33 litres)
Oil 'capacity
LUBRICATION
Type
Pump
Pressure (Normal)
Filter
Sump capacity
Filter capacity
FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetters
Model
Needle
Tank capacity
Pump
Wet sump
Hobourn Eaton or Burman Rotor type
Running , . 60 l b s./sq. in. (4.2 kg./cm.')
Idling . . 15 l b s./sq. in. (1.05 kg./cm.')
6 Imp. pints (3.41 litres)
1 Imp. pint (0.57 litres)
A.C. Sphinx 'Y'
Two S.U. semi-downdraught
GG
., 6 Imp. galls. (27 litres)
Full flow
Type
Make
Type
PROPELLER SHAFT
REAR AXLE
Oil capacity
Overall ratios: 1st
2nd
3rd
Top
Reverse
.. Hypoid three-quarter floating
le Imp. pints (1.0 litre)
15.32 to 1
10.02 to 1
5.96 to 1
4.22 to 1
19.69 to 1
Hardy Spicer
Open shaft
Hl
COOLING SYSTEM
Pres surised
Pump, fan and thermostat
164'F. (73'C.)
10 Imp. pints (5.68 litres)
STEERING
Type
Ratio
Track toe-in
Adjustment
Rack and pinion
2~ turns lock to lock
Parallel to $ in. (0 — 3.18 mm.)
Shims
Type
Circulation
Normal operating temperature
Capacity