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Suspension

Front suspension: independent by wishbones ,coil springs ,hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti roll bar

Rear suspension: pressed steel axle, located by two longitudinal tie rods and a central triangular member. Anti-roll bar coil springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.

Steering

Rack and pinion.3 1/2 turns lock to lock. Reduction ratio 20:1 Turning circle 33.5 feet between kerbs (36ft on automatics)

Tyres

Radial ply 155x13 on 4.50 B13 rims

15 GTL/TL

Engine

Four cylinders in line detachable wet liners, light alloy head. 5 bearing crankshaft. Cast iron block, gear pump pressure lubrication Sealed cooling system. Belt driven cooling fan. Weber 32Dir carburettor twin chamber manual choke.

Cubic capacity 1289cc Bore and stroke73 x 77 Compression ratio  9.5:1 Max power din 60bhp at 5500 rpm Torque Din 67.2 lb at3500 rpm

Battery 12 volts 36 amp hr  with alternator

Transmission

Four speed gearbox floor change. Single dry plate diaphragm spring clutch. Final Drive 3.78:1(9x34) Ratios 1st 2.60:1 2nd 2.24:1 Third 1.48:1 fourth  1.04:1  Reverse 3.08:1 Road speed per 1000rpmin top 16.8 mph.

Automatic

Three speed epicyclic gearbox with hydraulic torque converter coupling (maximum multiplication 2.3:1) Final Drive 3.56:1(9x32) Ratios 1st 2.60:1 2nd 1.61:1 Third 1.11:1   Reverse 2.23:1 Road speed per 1000rpmin top 16.16 mph.

 

Brakes

Dual circuit servo assisted hydraulic system with pressure limiting device on rear brakes.Front brakes 9ins discs with 157sq ins braking area. Rear brakes 7.1ins drums with 70 sq ins braking area.

Capacities

Petrol tank 12 gallons 55 litre

engine oil 5.25 pints 3litre

 Coolant 8.75 pints 5 litre

Gearbox man 3.5 pints 2 litre  auto 8.75 pints 5 litre

Weights

kerb weight   man 2128 lbs auto 2183 lbs

max towing weight man 1874 lbs auto 1874lbs

Auto must have oil cooler fitted if towing

Model specifications 1973

 

 

 

Accessories

Amil on R15

Amils for Gary's project

 

 

 

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