Datsun Sports Technical Data
1965-66  SP311  Specifications
Just about every technical specification you will ever need for the 1965-1966 Datsun Fairlady 1600 Sports.

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BODY
Vehicle Length - 3953 mm (155.6in.)
Vehicle Width - 1495 mm (58.9in.)
Vehicle Height - 1315 mm (51.8in.)
Interior Length - 785 mm (30.9in.)
Interior Width - 1275 mm (50.2in.)
Interior Height - 990 mm (39in.)
Front Tread - 1270 mm (50in.)
Rear Tread - 1198 mm (47.1in.)
Wheel Base - 2280mm (89.8in.)
Min. Clearance - 180 mm (7.1in.)
Floor Height - 313 mm (12.3in.)
Overhang to Front End - 620 mm (24.4in.)
Overhang to Rear End - 883 mm (34.8in.)
Wheel size - 4J x 14 inch
Tyre Size - 5.60-14-4P
Vehicle Weight - 920 kg (2028.3lb.)
Height of Centre of Gravity - ???
Seating Capacity - 2 Persons
Maximum Speed - 170 km/h (106 mph)
Grade Ability - 0.497 = sin0
Min. Turning Radius - 4.9 m (16.08 ft.)

ENGINE
Model - R   (also sometimes refered to in Nissan publications as the H16)
Manufacturer - Nissan
Classification - Gasoline
Construction - Cast Iron Block and Cast Iron Head
Cooling system - Water forced circulation
No. of cyl. and arrangement - 4 in line
Cycle - 4
No. of Main Bearings - 3 (engines up to # R-40000)
                                 - 5 (#R-40001 onwards)
Combustion chamber - Wedge type
Valve arrangement - Overhead
Bore x Stroke - 87.2 x 66.8mm (3.433 x 2.630in.)
Displacement - 1.595 litre (97.32 cu.in.)
Compression ratio - 9.0 to 1
Comp. pressure - 12.7kg/cm2 @ 320rpm (180.6 lb in2)
Max. power - 96bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max. torque - 14.3m-kg @ 4000 (103 ft.lb. @ 4000)
Engine idle speed - 650 rpm
Lenght x Width x Height - 635 x 650 x 623mm
Weight - 155 kg  (341.7 lb.)
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Piston material - LO-EX
Number of rings - 2 compression, 1 oil
Valve timing - intake open 20deg. BTDC
                   - intake close 56deg. ATDC
                   - exhaust open 58deg. BTDC
                   - exhaust close 18deg. ATDC
Valve clearance - intake 0.43mm (0.0169in.)
                        - exhaust 0.43mm (0.0169in.)
Valve head diameter - intake - 42.1mm (1.66in.)
                               - exhaust - 32.1mm (1.26in.)
Valve stem diameter - intake & exhaust
                                  - 8.7mm (0.343in.)
Valve stem length - intake & exhaust
                                  - 107.9mm (4.25in.)
Valve lift - 8.5mm (0.323in.)
Valve tappet diameter - 12.7mm (0.500in.)
Valve tappet to tappet bore clearence
                           - 0.016-0.052mm (0.0006-0.002in.)
Valve spring free length - outer - 49.0mm (1.93in.)
                                      - inner - 50.0mm (1.97in.)
Valve spring pressured length (valve open) 
                        - outer - 30.4mm/61.1kg (1.19in./134.4lb.)
                        - inner - 28.7mm/21.3kg (1.13in./46.9lb.)
Valve spring assembled height (valve closed)
                          - outer - 39.0mm/30.0kg (1.54in./66lb.)
                          - inner - 36.9mm/13.1kg (1.45in./28.8lb.)
Valve spring effective turns - outer - 5
                                         - inner - 6.5
Valve spring wire diameter - outer - 4.267mm (0.1822in.)
                                        - inner - 2.8mm (0.11in.)
Valve spring coil outer diameter 
                                         - outer - 33.734mm (1.328in.)
                                         - inner - 23.95mm (0.943in.)
Valve guide length - intake - 48mm (1.89in.)
                            - exhaust - 52.5mm (2.067in.)
Valve guide height from head surface - 14.8mm (0.58in.)
Valve guide bore diameter 
                              - 8.685-8.7mm (0.3419-0.3425in.)
Valve guide outer diameter 
                             - 14.276-14.291mm (0.562-0.5626in.)
Valve guide interference fit 
                             - 0.022-0.05mm (0.0009-0.002in.)
Valve guide to stem clearence 
               - intake - 0.015-0.043mm (0.0006-0.0017in.)
           - exhaust - 0.045-0.073mm (0.0018-0.0029in.)
Valve seat width - intake & exhaust 
                               - 1.7-1.9mm (0.067-0.075in.)
Valve seat angle - intake & exhaust - 45deg.
Valve face angle - intake & exhaust - 45deg.30'
Valve seat interference fit 
             - intake - 0.081-0.0113mm (0.0032-0.0044in.)
         - exhaust - 0.064-0.096mm (0.0025-0.0038in.)
Push rod length - 199.0mm (7.83in.)
Push rod stem diameter - 7.15mm (0.006in.)
Rocker shaft diameter 
                                - 19.97-20.0mm (0.786-0.787in.)
Rocker arm bore diameter 
                             - 20.02-20.04mm (0.7881-0.789in.)
Rocker arm to rocker shaft clearence 
                              - 0.02-0.07mm (0.0008-0.0028in.)
Lever ratio - 1.461
Camshaft end play - 0.05-0.28mm (0.002-0.011in.)
Lever ratio - 1.461
Camshaft end play - 0.05-0.28mm (0.002-0.011in.)
Camshaft robe lift - 6.15mm (0.242in.)
Camshaft journal diameter 
                    - 1st - 45.434-45.447mm (1.7887-1.7892in.)
                    - 2nd - 43.897-43.91mm (1.7282-1.7287in.)
                    - 3rd - 41.218-41.231mm (1.6228-1.6233in.)
Shaft maximum centre misalignment 
                          - <0.01mm (<0.0004in.)
Camshaft bearing inner diameter 
                   - 1st - 45.472-45.485mm (1.7902-1.7907in.)
                   - 2nd - 43.948-43.961mm (1.7302-1.7307in.)
                   - 3rd - 43.948-43.961mm (1.7302-1.7307in.)
Camshaft journal to bearing clearence 
                   - 1st - 0.025-0.051mm (0.001-0.002in.)
                   - 2nd - 0.038-0.064mm (0.0015-0.0025in.)
                   - 3rd - 0.025-0.051mm (0.001-0.002in.)
Connecting rod centre distance - 152.45mm (6.002in.)
Connecting rod bearing length - 29.0mm (1.14in.)
Connecting rod bearing thickness 
                          - 1.498-1.506mm (0.0589-0.0593in.)
Connecting rod big end end play 
                          - 0.2-0.3mm (0.008-0.012in.)
Connecting rod bearing clearence 
                          - 0.014-0.056mm (0.0006-0.0022in.)
Connecting rod bend 
             - <0.03mm (<0.001in.) in any 100mm (3.937in.)
Crankshaft journal diameter 
                         - 59.942-59.955mm (2.36-2.3604in.)
Crankshaft journal out-of-round 
                         - <0.005mm (<0.0002in.)
Crankshaft free end play 
                         - 0.02-0.15mm (0.0008-0.006in.)
Wear limit of free end play - 0.3mm (0.01in.)
Crank pin diameter 
                         - 51.961-51.974mm (2.0457-2.0462in.)
Crank pin out-of-round - <0.005 (<0.0002in.)
Main bearing thickness 
                         - 1.827-1.835mm (0.072-0.0722in.)
Main bearing clearence 
                         - 0.02-0.62mm (0.0008-0.0024in.)
Maximum limit of main bearing clearence 
                         - 0.12mm (0.0047in.)
Crankshaft maximun centre misalignment 
                         - <0.03nn (<0.001in.)
Piston diameter 
      - standard - 87.165-87.215mm (3.4317-3.4337in.)
      - oversize 1 - 87.185-87.235mm (3.4325-3.4344in.)
      - oversize 2 - 87.415-87.465mm (3.4415-3.4435in.)
      - oversize 3 - 87.665-87.715mm (3.4514-3.4533in.)
      - oversize 4 - 87.915-87.965mm (3.4612-3.4632in.)
      - oversize 5 - 88.165-88.215mm (3.4711-3.4730in.) 
      - oversize 6 - 88.665-88.715mm (3.4907-3.4927in.)
Fitting system of piston pin to connecting rod - loose fit
Ring groove width - oil ring - 4.0mm (0.16in.)
                        - top compression ring - 2.0mm (0.08in.)
                        - 2nd compression ring - 2.5mm (0.10in.)
Ring groove depth - 4.350-4.475mm (0.1713-0.1762in.)
Piston ellipse difference - 0.28-0.31mm (0.011-0.012in.)
Piston to bore clearence 
                          - 0.025-0.045mm (0.0010-0.0018in.)
Piston pin diameter 
                          - 21.987-22.0mm (0.8656-0.8661in.)
Piston pin length - 72.5-72.6mm (2.8543-2.8583in.)
Piston pin to piston clearence 
    - 0.004-0.006mm (0.00015-0.00023in.) at 40oC
Piston pin to connecting rod bushing clearence 
                          - tight - 0.003mm (0.0001in.)
                          - loose - 0.023mm (0.0009in.)
Piston ring height 
       - top & 2nd compression ring - 2.5mm (0.0984in.)
                          - oil ring - 4.0mm (0.1575in.)
Ring side clearence  - top compression ring 
                          - 0.04-0.073mm (0.0016-0.0029in.) 
                                 - 2nd compression ring 
                          - 0.03-0.063mm (0.0012-0.0025in.)
                                 - oil ring 
                          - 0.025-0.063mm (0.001-0.0025in.)
Ring gap width         - top compression ring 
                          - 0.25-0.4mm (0.01-0.016in.)
                                 - 2nd compression ring 
                          - 0.15-0.3mm (0.006-0.012in.)
                                 - oil ring 
                          - 0.15-0.3mm (0.006-0.012in.)
Cylinder bore out-of-round tollerance 
                          - <0.02mm (<0.0008in.)
Cylinder bore chamfer - 45deg. x 74.0mm (2.91in.)
Cylinder bore taper - 0.02mm (0.0008in.)
Cylinder head surface flatness - <0.1mm (<0.004in.)
Manifold vacuum - height of mercury at 650rpm 
                            - 410 mm/Hg

IGNITION SYSTEM
Starting method - magnetic starting system
Ignition method - battery coil type
Ignition timing - 16deg. BTDC at 600rpm
Firing order - 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Ignition coil - Hitachi C6R-50 or
                   - Hanshin HU-13Y
Coil primary voltage - 12 volts
Coil required current - engine stopped - 3.5 amp.
                                - engine running - 2.15 amp.
Coil resistance - primary 1.4 ohm. - secondary 14 K/ohm.
Resister - 1.6 ohm - Hitachi 5650R-1500 or
                            - Hanshin RA-16
Distributor - Most Models - Hitachi D407-51
                   - Very Early Models - Hitachi D407-02
                   - Some Models - Mitsubishi  N10
Ignition timing advance system - automatic advance 
      via centrifical weights and vacuum timing control
Advance starting speed - 475 rpm
Rotating direction - left
Points gap - 0.45-0.55mm (0.0177-0.0217in.)
Dwell angle - Hitachi - 49-55 deg.
                  - Mitsubishi - 56-61 deg.
Contact arm spring tension - 0.5-0.65 kg (1.1-1.43lb.)
Condenser capacity - 0.20-0.24 uF
Spark plug - Nihon Tokushu Togyo (NGK) B-6E
                  - Hitachi L-45
Spark plug size - screw diameter x reach 
                   - 14 x 19mm (0.551 x 0.75 in.)
Spark plug gap - 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.027 - 0.031 in.)
Spark plug torque - 1.5-2.0kg/m (11.0-15.0 ft/lb.)

FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor - Hitachi HJB38W-3
Type - variable venturi, side draught (SU style)
Throttle bore - 38 mm (1.496 in.)
Inlet diameter - 35.8mm (1.41in.)
Outlet diameter - 38mm (1.496in.)
Venturi - fixed side width - 13.0mm (0.51in.)
          - moving side - max. lift - 29.0mm (1.14in.)
                                - min. lift - 0.3mm (0.012in.)
                                - piston diameter - 67mm (2.64in.)
                                - venturi diameter - 37.6mm (1.48in.)
                                - suction hole - .5-1.3mm (0.2-0.51in.)
Float level - 23mm (0.906in.)
Jet needle - M-39 type
Fuel pressure - 0.3kg/cm2 (4.26 lb/in.2)
Nozzle - jet diameter - 2.34mm (0.092in.)
           - passway diameter - 4mm (0.16in.)
           - idle return number - 2
Throttle valve closing angle - 14 deg.
Vacuum hole diameter - 1.5mm (0.06in.)
Damper oil - hole diameter - 9mm (0.35in.)
                 - plunger diameter - 8.8mm (0.346in.)
Damper oil recommended viscosity - SAE 20
Suction spring - #23 type
Suction spring - setting load - 48kg (105.6lb.)
                       - maximum load - 105kg (231lb.)
Starting throttle opening angle - 6 deg.
Starting throttle nozzle stroke 12mm (0.47in.)
Air cleaner - paper type, Tsuchiya brand
Fuel pump - diaphragm type
Diaphragm spring free length 
                       - Showa Seiki - 52-54mm (2.05-2.13in.)
                       - Kyosan Denki - 57-59mm (2.24-2.32in.)
Diaphragm spring pressured length 
  - Showa Seiki - 22mm/3.9-4.3kg (0.87in./8.58-9.46lb.)
  - Kyosan Denki - 14mm/4.2-4.6kg (0.71in./9.24-10.12lb.)
Rocker arm spring free length 
                       - Showa Seiki - 24-24.5mm (0.94-0.96in.)
                       - Kyosan Denki - 31mm (1.22in.)
Discharge pressure 
                       - Showa Seiki - <220mm/Hg (8.66in.Hg)
                       - Kyosan Denki - <220mm/Hg (8.66in.Hg)
Suction vacuum - Showa Seiki - >300mm/Hg (11.8in./Hg)
                       - Kyosan Denki - >400mm/Hg (15.75in./Hg)
Fuel tank capacity - 43 litre (11.36 US gal.)

LUBRICATING SYSTEM
Method - forced pressure type
Oil pump type - gear type
Oil filter - full flow type
Oil pan capacity - 4.1 litre (1.083 US gal.)
Oil pressure measured while hot at 2000rpm
                              - 3.5-4.0 kg/cm2 (49.7-56.8 lb/in2)
Oil pressure measured while hot at 6500rpm 
                              - 1.0kg/cm2 (14.19lb/in.2)
Relief valve spring free length - 41.5mm (1.634in.)
Relief valve spring pressured length 
                              - 30.3mm/2.24kg (1.193in./4.93lb.)
Opening pressure - 3.5kg/cm2 (49.67lb/in.2)
Gear side clearence - 0.04-0.11mm (0.002-0.0043in.)
Gear backlash - 0.3-0.4mm (0.01-0.02in.)

COOLING SYSTEM
System type - water cooling closed type
Radiator - corrugated fin and tube type
Type - Nihon Radiator
System capacity - 8 litre (2.11 US gal.)
Water pump - centrifugal type
Pump vane to body clearence 
                                 - 0.6-0.8mm (0.024-0.031in.)
Cooling fan diameter - 310mm (12.2in.)
Fan belt deflection - 15-20mm (0.59-0.79in.)
Thermostat - pellet type
Thermostat opening temperature 
                                 - 76.5 deg.C (169.7 deg.F)
Thermostat valve lift 
                   - 8mm at 95 deg.C (0.31in. at 203 deg.F)

BATTERY
Type - 12 volt , 35 AH
Battery manufacturers - Yuasa , Furukawa , GS .
Polarity - negative earth

ALTERNATOR
Type - Mitsubishi AC300/12xR
Generating method - alternator
Voltage - 12 volt
Capacity - 30 amp.
Pulley ratio - 1.73
Shaft bend limit - 0.1mm (0.004in.)
Brush height - 13.0mm (0.512in.)
Brush limit height - 7.0mm (0.276in.)

VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Type - Mitsubishi Prestolite RL-2B
Load adjust voltage - 13.5-14.5 volts
Air gap - 0.8-1.2mm (0.315-0.472in.)
Back gap - 0.8-1.2mm (0.315-0.472in.)
Point gap - 0.3-0.4mm (0.118-0.157in.)

STARTER
Type - Hitachi S114-71
         - Mitsubishi MP1.0/1.2YR
Power - 12 volt  1.4 hp
Stall torque - >1.0kg/m (>7.2 ft/lb.)
Pinion gear - number of teeth - 9
Commutator diameter - 33mm (1.3in.)
Commutator diameter wear limit - 2mm (0.08in.)
Brush length - 14mm (0.55in.)
Brush length wear limit - 4.5mm (0.18in.)
Shaft to bearing clearence 
                               - 0.03-0.1mm (0.0012-0.0039in.)
Amendment limit - 0.2mm (0.008in.)

CLUTCH
Type - single dry disc hydraulic operation
Number of plates - 2 (facing)
Clutch Material - Textar
Clutch spring type - diaphragm spring
Number of springs - 1
Number of torsion springs - 6
Outer diameter x inner diameter x thickness 
                  - 200 x 130 x 3.5 mm (7.87 x 5.12 x 0.138 in.)
Total friction area - 363mm (56.12in.)
Clutch pedal free travel - 10-20mm (0.39-0.79in.)
Clutch pedal height - 157mm (6.18in.)
Disc run out - 0.5mm (0.0197in.)
Release lever or diaphragm spring height from flywheel 
        face - 43.5mm (1.71in.)
Release lever run out - 0.8mm (0.032in.)
Withdrawal lever play - 1.5-2.0mm (0.098-0.118in.)
Out of balance of clutch - 12.0mm (0.47in.)
Backlash at splined part 
                                   - 0.08-0.12mm (0.003-0.005in.)
Disc assembly thickness 
                       - free - 0.08-0.12mm (0.003-0.005in.)
                       - bending - 1.0-1.3mm (0.039-0.051in.)
                       - compressed - 7.3-8.1mm (0.287-0.319in.)

TRANSMISSION
Model - F4C63
Type - 4 forward, 1 reverse. 
           Synchromesh on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Synchro type - Porsche type servo synchro, 
                        made under licence from Porsche
Operating method - floor type
Gearbox oil pan capacity - 2.2 litre (0.58 US gal.)
Ratios - 1st - 3.382
            - 2nd - 2.013
            - 3rd - 1.312
            - 4th - 1.000 
            - reverse - 3.365
Number of teeth - main shaft - main drive gear - 22
                                           - 3rd gear - 27
                                           - 2nd gear - 30
                                           - low gear - 36
                                           - reverse gear - 39
                    - counter shaft - counter driven gear - 31
                                           - 3rd gear - 29
                                           - 2nd gear - 21
                                           - low gear - 15
                                           - reverse gear - 14
                      - reverse idler gear - 18
                      - speedometer - drive gear - 5
                                            - driven gear - 17 
                                            (16 for 4.111 final drive option)
Adjustments 
 - ammendment limit of main shaft end play 
                                    - 0.3mm (0.0118in.)
 - counter shaft end play 
                                    - 0.05-0.15mm (0.002-0.0059in.)
  - main shaft end play 
                           - 0.08-0.29mm (0.0031-0.0114in.)
  - ammendment limit of counter shaft end play 
                           - 0.2mm (0.0079in.)
  - reverse idler gear end play 
                           - 0.05-0.15mm (0.002-0.0059in.)
  - ammendment limit of reverse idler gear end play 
                           - 0.5mm (0.02in.)
  - main drive adjust washers 
                           - 1.49-1.55mm (0.059-0.061in.)
                           - 1.86-1.92mm (0.073-0.075in.)
  - counter shaft adjust washers 
                           - 2.35-2.4mm (0.093-0.094in.)
                           - 2.55-2.6mm (0.1-0.102in.)
  - reverse idler gear adjust snap rings 
                           - 1.05-1.15mm (0.041-0.045in.)
                           - 1.45-1.55mm (0.057-0.061in.)
Backlash between gears - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & rev. 
                           - 0.05-0.1mm (0.002-0.004in.)
                   - speedometer gear - 0.2mm (0.0079in.)

PROPELLER SHAFT
Length x outer diameter x inner diameter
          760 x 63 x 59.8 mm (29.921 x 2.48 x 2.354 in.)
Universal joint - Spicer type
Universal joint journal outer diameter 
                             - 14.8mm (0.58in.)
Bearing race inner diameter - 18.8mm (0.74in.)
Number of needle roller bearing - 26
Needle bearing outer diameter - 2.0mm (0.079in.)
Joint size - 63H
Adjustments 
 - sleeve yolk spline backlash 
                   - 0.014-0.079mm (0.0006-0.0031in.)
 - snap ring thickness for needle roller cap 
                   - 2.0mm (0.079in.)
 - spider thrust play 
                   - 0.02mm (0.0008in.)
 - propeller shaft run out 
                   - 0.6mm (0.024in.)
 - dynamic balance 
                   - 15gram/4000 rpm (0.529oz./4000 rpm)

FINAL DRIVE
Type of gear - hypoid
Gear ratio - 3.889 (optional 4.111)
Speedometer gear - 16/5  (17/5)
Housing type - banjo
Differential gear oil capacity - 0.93 litre (0.25 US gal.)
Type and number of gears 
                         - straight bevel pinion - 2 of each
Number of teeth - drive pinion - 9 (9)
                           - ring gear - 35 (37)
                           - pinion mate - 10 (10)
                           - side gear - 18 (18) 
Adjustment 
  - preload for pinion bearing 
                           - 10-13kg/cm (8.7-11.3lb/in.)
  - pinion height - 61.0mm (2.4in.)
- drive pinion bearing adjusting shims 
                            - 3.8-3.82mm (0.149-0.15in.)
 - drive pinion adjusting shims 
                            - 0.5, 0.25, 0.125, 0.075 & 0.05mm
                            - (0.02, 0.01, 0.005, 0.003 & 0.002in.)
 - side gear to case clearence 
                            - 0.1-0.2mm (0.004-0.008in.)
 - ammendment limit of side gear to case clearence 
                            - 0.3mm (0.012in.)
 - side bearing adjusting shims 
                            - 0.5, 0.25, 0.125, 0.075 & 0.05mm
                            - (0.02, 0.01, 0.005, 0.003 & 0.002in.)
 - side gear thrust washer sizes 
                            - 0.76-0.81, 0.86-0.91, 0.96-1.01, 
                              1.06-1.11 & 1.16-1.21mm
                            - (5.49-5.86, 6.22-6.58, 6.94-7.3, 
                              7.66-8.03 & 8.39-8.75in.)
 - pinion mate thrust washer 
                            - 0.76-0.81mm (0.03-0.032in.)
 - maximum run out of ring gear 
                            - <0.05mm (<0.002in.)
 - backlash between side gear and pinion mate 
                            - 0.02-0.08mm  (0.0008-0.0032in.)
  - backlash between ring gear & pinion 
                            - 0.15-0.2mm (0.006-0.008in.)
Rear axle adjustment 
  - shaft end play - <0.51mm (<0.0020in.)
  - adjusting shims - 0.075mm (0.0030in.)

STEERING SYSTEM
Type - cam and lever
Gear ratio - 14.8
Steering box oil capacity - 0.25 litre (0.07 US gal.)
Steering angle in - 36deg.16'  -  out - 28deg.20'
Steering wheel diameter - 400 mm (15.75 in.)
Number of turns lock to lock - 2.7
Turning force at steering column - 0.3-0.8kg (0.7-1.8lb.)
Adjustment 
  - steering wheel play 
                          - 25-30mm (0.98-1.18in.)
  - backlash between worm and pin 
                          - <0.2mm (<0.008in.)
  - axial play and radial play between nut and ball 
                          - 0.08mm (0.0031in.)
  - worm bearing preload 
                          - 8-15kg/m (0.31-0.59lb/in.)
  - worm bearing interference fit 
                          - <0.01mm (<0.0004in.)
  - worm adjusting shim sizes 
                          - 0.762, 0.254, 0.127 & 0.05mm
                          - (0.03, 0.01, 0.005 & 0.002in.)
  - sector shaft shims 
                          - 1.45mm & 1.57mm (0.0571 & 0.0618)
  - standard shim thickness - 2.5mm (0.10in.)
  - shaft to bush clearence 
                          - 0.017-0.06mm (0.0007-0.0024in.)
  - shaft adjusting shim 
                          - 3.2mm (0.13in.)
  - off-set at centre of worm and pin 
                                          - 4.7mm (0.19in.)

BRAKING SYSTEM
Front brakes - Sumitomo twin piston calipers made 
                        under licence from Dunlop
Front brake pad dimensions 
       - 47.5 x 16.7 x 53.98 mm (1.87 x 0.66 x 2.125 in.)
Front brake total braking area - 102.6cm2 (15.9 in.2)
Diameter of front disc - 284 mm (11.18 in.)
Front caliper inner diameter - 53.98mm (2.125in.)
Rear brakes - drum brakes with one leading and one 
                       trailing shoe
Rear brake shoe dimensions 
                   - 40 x 4.5 x 215 mm (1.57 x 0.18 x 8.46 in.)
Rear brake total braking area - 351cm2 (54.4 in.2)
Diameter of rear drum - 228.6 mm (9.0 in.)
Rear wheel cylinder inner diameter - 20.64mm (0.8in.)
Master cylinder - 19.05mm (0.75in.)
Adjustment 
    - rotor run out - <0.08mm (<0.003in.)
    - drum out of round - <0.02mm (<0.0008in.)
    - front pad wear limit - 5.3mm (0.21in.)
    - rear shoe lining limit - 0.5-1mm (0.012-0.039in.)
    - front pad to rotor clearence 
                                    - 0.18-0.31mm (0.007-0.012in.)
    - rear shoe to drum clearence - 0.25mm (0.01in.)
    - brake pedal free travel - 10-15mm (0.39-0.59in.)
    - brake pedal height - 167mm (6.57in.)
Wheel cylinder - rear 20.64mm (0.813in.)
Max. fluid pressure - 137 kg/cm2
Park brake - mechanical type on rear wheel

SUSPENSION
Front - independent coil spring
Front coil spring size - 12.7 x 87.5 x 290 mm - 6 turns
Coil spring wire diameter - 12.7mm (0.5in.)
Coil spring diameter - 87.5mm (3.44in.)
Coil spring free length - 290mm (11.42in.)
Spring constant - 9.5kg/mm (522.5lb/in.)
Front shock absorbers - telescopic double acting
Shock absorber damping force 
                 - rebound - 190kg (418lb.)
                 - compression - 70kg (154lb.)
Stroke - 110mm (4.3in.)
Maximum length - 310mm (12.2in.)
Minimum length - 200mm (7.9in.)
Stabilizer - front - torsion bar type
Adjustments 
  - wheel bearing preload - <15.0kg/cm (<13.0lb/in.)
  - wheel bearing axial play - <0.08mm (<0.003in.)
  - camber adjusting shim sizes - 1mm & 2mm 
                                                      (0.04in. & 0.08in.)
Rear - parallel semi elliptic leaf springs
Rear spring size 
  - 1200 x 60 x 6 - 2 (47.2 x 2.4 x 0.24 - 2)
                         5 - 2                     (0.2 - 2)
Free camber - 66.5mm (2.62in.)
Laden camber - neg.6.0mm/185kg (neg.0.24in./407lb.)
Bush pin diameter - 12.0mm (0.47in.)
Leaf spring adjustment 
   - bush to pin clearence - <0.113mm (<0.0044in.)
Rear shock absorbers - telescopic double acting
Shock absorber damping force 
  - rebound - 120kg (264lb.)
  - compression - 30kg (66lb.)
Stroke - 162mm (6.4in.)
Maximum length - 414mm (16.3in.)
Minumum length - 252mm (9.9in.)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT
These figures quoted are the factory specs for cars fitted with the original cross ply tyres, the figures may not be appropriate for cars fitted with radial tyres.
Caster (unladen) - 1o30'
Camber (unladen) - 1o30'
Toe-in (unladen) - 2.0-3.0mm (0.08-0.12in.)
Inclination angle of axle (unladen) - 6o30'
Turning angle of front wheel - inside - 36o
                                           - outside - 28o20'

FRAME
Type - X member 
Section - box type
Height x width x thickness
    Upper 75 x 100 x 1.6 mm
    Lower 25 x 100 x 2.3 mm
Weight - 495kg (1091.2lb.)
 



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