Austin Gipsy Specifications (1959).

Engine (diesel)
    Type-------------------------------22D(Series I), 22U(Series II)
    Number of cylinders----------------4
    B.H.P. at governed speed-----------55 at 3,000
    Bore-------------------------------3.25in. (82.6mm)
    Stroke-----------------------------4.0in (101.6mm)
    Capacity---------------------------2.2 litres (2178cc)
    Valve rocker clearance (hot or cold)--.012in (.305mm)
    Compression ratio------------------20:1
    Injection order--------------------1,3,4,2
    Static injection timing------------28BTDC at spill cut-off
    Venturi control unit---------------C.A.V. BEP.K42.42.111S
    Fuel injection pump----------------C.A.V.BPE.4A.65.U210.S6355EL
    Governor (neumatic)----------------C.A.V.BEP.BMZ.80A.131
    Fuel ift pump----------------------A.C mechanical
    Fuel injector nozzles--------------C.A.V.Pintaux BDN.12.SP6A
    Fuel injector nozzle holders-------C.A.V.BKB.35.S668
    Fuel filter------------------------C.A.V. Type F2/9
    Heater plugs-----------------------Lodge DD2/3


Engine (petrol)
    Type-------------------------------22D(series I), 22N(series II)
    Number of cylinders----------------4
    Bore-------------------------------3.125in (79.4mm)
    Stroke-----------------------------4.38 (111.1mm)
    Capacity---------------------------134.1cu. in. (2199cc)
    B.H.P.-----------------------------62 at 4,100
    Maximum torque---------------------110lb. ft. at 1,500
    Compression ratio------------------6.8:1
    Firing order-----------------------1,3,4,2
    Valves-----------------------------Overhead, pushrod operation
    Valve timing:
      Inlet opens-----5 BTDC
      Inlet close-----45 ABDC
      Exhaust opens---40 BBDC
      Exhaust closes--10 ATDC
    Valve clearance (hot or cold)------.012in (.30mm)

      Lubrication
    Type=------------------------------Wet sump
    Pump-------------------------------Gear type
    Pressure (hot)---------------------50lb./sq.in.
    Filter-----------------------------Full-flow
    Sump capacity (diesel, inc filter)-9 3/4 pints (5.53 litres)
    Sump capacity (petrol, inc filter)-11 1/4 pints (6.38 litres)
    Filter capacity--------------------1 1/4 pints (.7 litre)


Cooling system
    Type-------------------------------Pressurized to 7 lb./sq.in.
    Circulation------------------------Pump, fan, and thermostat
    Normal operating temperature-------164F (73C)
    Capacity---------------------------21 pints (12 litres)


 Fuel system
    Pump-------------------------------A.C. Sphinx 'U'
    Carburetter------------------------Zenith downdraught
        Model--------------------------34W1A (later models 34W1A-2)
    Choke------------------------------30
    Main jet---------------------------130 (122, model 34W1A-2)
    Power jet--------------------------100
    High speed bleed-------------------60
    Idle tube--------------------------50
    Tank capacity----------------------13 gallons (59 litres)


 Ignition system
    Type-------------------------------Lucas 12-volt
    Coil-------------------------------LA12
    Distributor------------------------DM2
    Contact breaker gap----------------.014- .016 in.
    Static ignition timing-------------6 1/2 BTDC
    Sparking plugs---------------------Champion XN8
    Plug gap---------------------------.025 in.


 Clutch
    Make-------------------------------Borg & Beck
    Type-------------------------------Dry plate with spring center
    Diameter (petrol)------------------9 in.
    Diameter (diesel)------------------10 in.
    Method of operation----------------Hydraulic


 Gearbox
    Type------------------------------4 speed synchromesh
    Gear ratios
       First--------------------------4.05:1
       Second-------------------------2.35:1
       Third--------------------------1.37:1
       Fourth-------------------------1:1
       Reverse------------------------5.17:1 (no synchromesh)
       Oil capacity-------------------4 pints


   Transfer box
      Ratios
         High-------------------------1:1 (two or four wheel drive)
         Low--------------------------2.02:1 (four wheel drive only)
      Oil capacity--------------------3 1/2 pints


   Propeller shaft
      Make-----------------------------Hardy spicer
      Type-----------------------------Open shaft


   Front and rear axles
      Type-----------------------------Hypoid bevel
      Oil capacity---------------------3 pints
      Rear axle oil capacity (L.W.B. only)---2 1/2 pints
      Axle gear ratio-------------------5.125:1
      Overall gear ratios
          High gear-------------------5.125, 7.021, 12.043, 20.756
          Low gear--------------------10.352, 14.182, 24.326, 41.927


   Steering
      Type----------------------------Cam and lever
      Ratio---------------------------16:1
      Track toe in--------------------3/32 in.
      Adjustment----------------------Screw and shim
      Oil capacity--------------------7/8 pint


    Suspension
      Type S.W.B & L.W.B.-------------Trailing arm on flexitor units
      L.W.B rear----------------------Semi-elliptic leaf springs
      Castor angle--------------------3 1/2 deg at 5 cwt. (254 kg.)
      Camber angle--------------------1 1/2 deg
      Swivel pin inclination----------12 deg


   Front shock absorbers
        Make-------------------------Armstrong
        Type-------------------------Lever

   Rear shock absorbers
        Make-------------------------Armstrong
        Type-------------------------Telescopic or lever


   Brakes
        Make-------------------------Girling
        Foot brake-------------------Hydraulically operated with two
        leading shoes on front wheels
        Drum diameter----------------10 in.
        Hand brake-------------------Mechanical on rear wheels only


    Wheels
        Type-------------------------16x5.00 pressed steel disc,
        five-stud mounting
        Wheel nut torque-------------100 lb. ft.


     Electrical equipment
        Type-------------------------Lucas 12 volt
        Battery (petrol)-------------51-amp-hr. GTW9A/3 (later models C40/1)
        Battery (diesel)-------------Two 6 volt, 95-amp-hr. MT15E/6
        Dynamo-----------------------C39PV/2 (late models C40/1)
        Starter motor----------------M418G
        Cut-out and regulator--------RB106/2
        Fuse unit--------------------SF6
        Distributor------------------DM2
        Coil-------------------------LA12
        Direction indicators---------FL5
        Windscreen wipers------------FW2


   Dimensions
        Overall length: SWB----------139 in.
        Overall length: LWB----------160 in.
        Overall height---------------73 1/2 in.
        Overall width----------------66 3/4 in.
        Wheelbase: SWB---------------90 in.
        Wheelbase: LWB---------------111 in.
        Approx weight----------------24 cwt. (1219 kg.)

These are quoted from the owners manual.
- Jeff ('96)

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