Reliant Kitten Estate, Workshop Manual

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General Specification
Engine
Number of Cylinders 4 in-line
Bore of cylinders 62.50 mm (2.46 in)
Stroke of crankshaft 69.09 mm (2.72 in)
Cubic capacity 848 cc (51.77 cu in)
Compression ratio saloon/estate 9.5 to 1
van 8.5 to 1
Speed at 1,000 rpm in top gear saloon/estate 17 mph (37.4 kph)
van 15.5 mph (25 kph)
Valve clearance -
Inlet
0.25 mm (0.010 in) Hot 0.152 mm (0.006 in) Cold
Exhaust 0.25 mm (0.010 in) Hot 0.152 mm (0.006 in) Cold
Performance Data
Brake Horse Power (maximum) 40.0 at 5,500 rpm
Torque (maximum) 6.38 kg/m (46 lb ft) at 3,500 rpm
Lubrication System
Pump Submerged eccentric rotor type
Filter External full-flow type
Oil Pressure 3.16 kg/sq cm (45 lb/sq in)
Ignition System
12 Volt battery and coil Negative Earth
Contact breaker gap 0.38 mm (0.015 in)
Sparking Plugs - Type Motocraft AGR 32
Gap 0.64 mm (0.025 in)
Firing Order 1, 3, 4, 2
Ignition Timing 10° BTDC
Cooling System
Pressurised radiator, pump assisted circulation and four-bladed fan driven by a "V" belt from engine pulley
Radiator cap pressure
0.492 kg/sq cm (7 lbs/sq in)
Fuel System
Carburettor Emission controlled SU type HS2 - 1¼ in
Fuel Pump AC Delco mechanical
Air Cleaner Paper element type
Clutch
Type Single dry plate 158.75 mm (6.25 in) diameter
Operation Cable
Gearbox
Four forward speeds and reverse. Synchromesh on all forward gears
Ratio:
Top 1.00:1
Third 1.32:1
Second 2.05:1
First 3.88:1
Reverse 3.25:1
Rear axle
Type Spiral bevel gear semi floating
Ratio saloon/estate 3.23:1
van 3.545:1
Brakes
System Lockheed hydraulically operated internal expanding to all wheels
Size - Front 177.8 x 38.1 mm (7 in x 1.50 in)
Rear 177.8 x 31.25 mm (7 in x 1.25 in)
Handbrake Lever type operating rear brakes mechanically by cable linkage
Suspension
Front Reliant independent - wishbones, coil springs, damper units and anti roll
bar
Rear Reliant - progressive rate leaf spring, telescopic damper units.