WOLSELEY 15/60 1959-1961 1498cc Engine Overhaul Manual | PDF download

This extensive Wolseley 15/60 Engine and Clutch Overhaul Manual covers the 1489cc four-cylinder B-Series engine fitted to the 1959–1961 models. It provides step-by-step instructions for servicing, maintenance, repairs and engine rebuilding, together with detailed specifications, illustrations, adjustment settings and fault-finding information.

From cylinder head repairs and piston replacement to crankshaft bearings, timing chain servicing and clutch hydraulics, the manual covers the major components and procedures involved in maintaining or rebuilding the engine. It includes information on the SU HS2 carburettor, Lucas ignition system, cooling system and engine lubrication.

Engine Specifications & Identification

Technical information includes engine identification, high- and low-compression specifications, bore and stroke dimensions, firing order, valve timing, standard and oversize piston sizes, bearing clearances and tightening torque settings.

Cylinder Head & Valve Gear

Instructions cover cylinder head removal and replacement, decarbonising, valve inspection and grinding, valve seat cutting and valve guide replacement.

Additional procedures include rocker shaft removal, rocker bush replacement, pushrod and tappet servicing, rocker clearance adjustments and valve timing checks.

Pistons, Connecting Rods & Crankshaft

The manual explains piston and connecting rod removal, dismantling and reassembly, gudgeon pin fitting and piston ring replacement. Cylinder bore dimensions, piston sizes and cylinder liner procedures are also included.

Crankshaft servicing covers main and big-end bearing replacement, crankshaft journal specifications, thrust washers, end-float checks and flywheel removal and replacement.

Camshaft & Timing Drive

Coverage includes camshaft removal and replacement, camshaft bearing inspection, bearing liners and information on modified camshafts.

Timing drive procedures explain timing chain removal and replacement, timing chain tensioner servicing, timing cover removal and correct alignment of timing marks.

Engine Lubrication System

Detailed procedures cover oil pump removal and reassembly, oil strainer inspection, oil filter servicing and oil-pressure testing.

The manual also includes oil-pressure fault finding, inspection and servicing of the oil-pressure relief valve, relief-valve seat grinding and information on engine lubrication passages.

Fuel System & SU HS2 Carburettor

The fuel system section provides instructions for servicing and adjusting the SU HS2 carburettor, including the float chamber, jets, needles, suction piston and jet centring.

Other subjects include carburettor fault finding, SU electric fuel pump testing and servicing, fuel tank removal, fuel gauge sender unit and inlet and exhaust manifolds.

Ignition System

Instructions cover Lucas distributor removal and replacement, contact breaker adjustment, condenser servicing, spark plugs, ignition timing and distributor advance.

Ignition fault-finding information is included to assist with identifying and correcting running and starting problems.

Cooling System

Cooling system repairs include radiator removal and refitting, water pump servicing, thermostat testing and replacement, and cooling system draining and filling.

Antifreeze information and fan and dynamo belt adjustments are also covered.

Borg & Beck Clutch & Hydraulic System

The clutch section covers removal, dismantling, inspection and reassembly of the Borg & Beck single dry-plate clutch.

Procedures include servicing the clutch cover, pressure plate, driven plate, friction facings, release levers, springs, graphite release bearing and withdrawal mechanism.

The hydraulic section provides instructions for servicing the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, together with clutch adjustment and hydraulic bleeding procedures.

Models Covered

• Wolseley 15/60 Saloon — 1959–1961

• 1489cc four-cylinder B-Series petrol engine

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