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Esprit, Turbo S, 2174 cc, 1987-91, Engine Code 910

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Lu/DLB 198
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: n / a Ohms
Secondary resistance: n / a Ohms
Distributor make/type: Lu/42653A
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 9/950 +vac Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: 9/950 +vac Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: NGK
Spark plug type: BPR6EY
Electrode gap: 0.9 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/0.27 bar
Engine idle speed: 900-1000 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.7-3.0 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.13-0.18 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.25-0.31 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 9.5 Min bar
Oil pressure: 2.4/3500 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.1 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: n / a mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: n / a Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: n / a Volts
Battery: 12/55 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Lu/M80R

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: A907E0191Z
Tyre pressures: 1.8(26)f 1.8(26)r bar (psi)

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Esprit, Turbo SE, 2174 cc, 1988-89, Engine Code 910

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Lu/DLB 198
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: n / a Ohms
Secondary resistance: n / a Ohms
Distributor make/type: Lu/42675A
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 15/950 +vac Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: NGK
Spark plug type: BPR6EKN
Electrode gap: 0.9-1.0 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: U Cat
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/- bar
Engine idle speed: 900-1000 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.7-3.0 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.13-0.18 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.25-0.31 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 9.5 Min bar
Oil pressure: 2.4/3500 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.1 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: n / a mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: n / a Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: n / a Volts
Battery: n / a V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Lu/M80R

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: A907E0191Z
Tyre pressures: 1.8(26)f 1.8(26)r bar (psi)

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Esprit, Turbo SE, 2174 cc, 1989-, Engine Code 910

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: DIS
Ignition coil make/type: n / a
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: n / a Ohms
Secondary resistance: n / a Ohms
Distributor make/type: n / a
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 6-10/- Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: NGK
Spark plug type: BPR6EKN
Electrode gap: 0.9-1.0 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: U Cat
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/- bar
Engine idle speed: n / a rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.7-3.0 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.13-0.18 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.25-0.31 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: 9.5 Min bar
Oil pressure: 2.4/3500 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.1 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: n / a mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 60/3000 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: n / a Volts
Battery: n / a V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Lu/M80R

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Hyd
Clutch adjustment: S/Adj mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: A907E0191Z
Tyre pressures: 1.8(26)f 1.8(26)r bar (psi)

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Elan, 1558 cc, 1991-92, Engine Code 4XE1-M,

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: Delco
Ignition coil make/type: n / a
Supply voltage: n / a
Primary resistance: n / a Ohms
Secondary resistance: n / a Ohms
Distributor make/type: n / a
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: NGK
Spark plug type: BKR6E-11
Electrode gap: 1.1 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.1-3.8 bar
Engine idle speed: 900 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 1.0+/-0.5 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: Hyd
Valve clearance - exhaust: Hyd
Compression pressure: 12.6 bar
Oil pressure: 0.35/900 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.1/1.2 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: n / a mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 60/3000 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 14.2-14.8 Volts
Battery: 12/55 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Den/1.2 kW

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Cable
Clutch adjustment: G.box end mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: A100E6170S
Tyre pressures: 2.25(32)f+r bar (psi)

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Elan Turbo, 1558 cc, 1991-92, Engine Code 4XE1-MT

Ignition Data
Ignition system type: Delco
Ignition coil make/type: n / a
Supply voltage: n / a
Primary resistance: n / a Ohms
Secondary resistance: n / a Ohms
Distributor make/type: n / a
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 16/- Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Pulley
No 1 plug location: Pulley
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: NGK
Spark plug type: BKR6E
Electrode gap: 0.8 mm

Fuel System
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.1-3.8 bar
Engine idle speed: 950 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 1.0+/-0.5 Vol %

Engine Data
Valve clearance - inlet: Hyd
Valve clearance - exhaust: Hyd
Compression pressure: 12.6 bar
Oil pressure: 0.35/950 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.1/1.2 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: n / a mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System
Alternator output: 60/3000 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 14.2-14.8 Volts
Battery: 12/55 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Den/1.2 kW

Other Data
Clutch operation type: Cable
Clutch adjustment: G.box end mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: A100E6170S
Tyre pressures: 1.8(26)f 1.8(26)r bar (psi)

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