Technical information
Rover SD1 4 Cylinder Specifications.
| 4 Cylinder Engine | ||
| Compression Pressure | 10.5-11.9bar | 150-170 Lb/in2 |
| Spark Plug Types | Unipart GSP 361 | Champion BN9Y |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.9mm | 0.035 in |
| Tightening torques | hand tight + 1/16th turn | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Number 1 Cylinder | at front of engine | |
| Distributor Rotor Direction | Anti-Clockwise | |
| Timing Marks | Scale on pulley disc | Pointer on engine |
| Contact breaker points gap | 0.35-0.40mm | 0.014-0.016in |
| Dwell angle | 51 degrees +/- 5degrees | |
| Condenser Capacity | 0.18-0.25 microfarads | |
| Ignition Timing - Static | 10 degrees BTDC | |
| Ignition Timing - 2500rpm | vacuum disconnected | 25 degrees BTDC |
| Idle speed | 775 rpm +/- 25 rpm | |
| Exhaust gas CO level | 2.5% +/- 1 |
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