Amphicar Engine Assy. Torque Values

Engine:

Type

O.H.V. push rod operated

Number of cylinders

4

Bore

69.33 mm (2.728")

Stroke

76 mm(2.992")

Capacity (swept volume)

1147 c. c. (70 cu .ins)

Piston area

151 sq. cms. (23.4 sq. ins.)

Compression ratio

8:1

Valve working clearances

0.010" (0.254 mm)

(Cold.) Exhaust & Inlet

Clearance of valve timing

0.040" (1·018 mm)

No. 4 Exhaust & Inlet

Valve seat angle

45 deg.

Performance.

Net:

Max. Ii. P.

43 at 4,500 r.p.m.

Max. Torque

730 Lb. in at 2250 r. p. m.

Max. B. M. E. P.

131 Lb. sq. in. (9.21 kg. sq. cm)

Gross:

Max. H.P.

43 at 4.500 r.p.m.

Max. Torque

775 Lb. in. at 2,250 r.p.m.

Max. B. M. E. P.

139 Lb. sq. in.` (9.77 kg. sq. cm)

Lubrication (Engine)

Oil sump capacity

7 pints (4 liters)

Type of system

Pressure

Type of pump

Hobourne-Eaton double eccentric rotor

Pressure at 2.000 r. p. m.

65-70 lb/sq in (4.57--4.92 kg/sq. cm)

Filter type

Purolator or A.C.Delco full flow external replaceable filter unit

Ignition Timing.

8:1 compression ratio

150 B.T.D.C

Firing Order.

1. 3. 4. 2.

Sparking Plugs.

Lodge C.N.Y. 1/2" (12.7 mm reach)

0.025" (0.65 mm) gap.

Fuel system (Carburetor)

Make

Solex downdraught

Type

B. 30 Zic. 3

B. 30 Zic. 5

B. 30 P. S. E. 1

Settings B. 30 Zic. 3

Choke.

21

Main jet

115

Air correction jet

160

Pilot jet

45

Pilot air bleed

100

Starter jet

G. S. 125

Settings B. 30 Zic. 5

Choke

21

Main jet

112/5

Air correction Jet

112.5

Pilot jet

160

Pilot air bleed

35

Emulsion tube

100

No side well

No. 65

Settings B. 3 P.S.E. 1

Choke

21.5

Main jet

112.5

Air correction Jet

175

Pilot jet

45

Pilot sir bleed

85

Econstat air bleed

1.2

Econstat petrol jet

100

Accelerator pump

Set on short stroke position i.e., outer slot

Air cleaner and Silencer

A. C.-paper element type

Fuel Pump.

Make

A. C. mechanical

Electrical system

Type

12 volt (Positive ground)

Brake system

Type

Hydraulic

Action of foot brake :

On all 4 wheels / expanding type

Action of hand brake

Mechanical on rear wheels

Suspension (Front and Rear)

Type

Independent type system. Coil springs controlled by telescopic type direct acting dampers.

Axle

Type

Oscillating

Drive

Propeller shafts / Universal joints

Gearbox.

Type

4 forwards, 1 reverse Synchromesh

Make

Hermes

Ratio

Differential

4.72

Water transmission box.

Type

1 forward, 1 reverse

Ratio

1.3

Wheels and Tires

Tire size

6.40 x 13

Tire pressures

Front

20 Lbs/sq.in. (1.0 atu)

Rear

31 Lbs/sq. in. (2.1 atu)

Chassis Data.

Wheelbase

82.677" (2100 mm)

Track front

47.312" (1202 mm)

Track rear

49.202" (1250 mm)

Toe-in

0.078"( 2mm)

Camber

Front 1 deg. Rear 0 deg.

King pin inclination

4 deg

Castor.

6 deg.

Turning circle

39.448 ft (12.2 m)

Steering

Worm gearing Z.F.

Steering Wheel Dia.

15.748" (400 mm)

Dimensions and weights

Over all length

157.480" (4275 mm)

Over all width

61.337" (1558 mm)

Over all height (loaded)

55.118" (1480 mm)

Ground clearance

4.291" (209 mm)

Belly clearance

9.567" (243 mm)

Weight empty

2292.80 Lbs (1040 kg)

Curb weight

2954.18 Lbs (1340 kg)

Front axle load

1128.765 Lbs (512 kg)

Rear axle load

1826.208 Lbs (828 kg)

Fuel tank capacity

12.408 Gals. (47 litres)