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EH S4 sedan (179M)
The EH was using an all new engine which was dubbed "Red Motor" as opposed to the earlier "Grey Motor". It boasted a big increase in cubic capacity and came for the first time in two sizes, 149ci and 179ci. The later being used in the sports version of the EH which was called S4 (179M). This was the only factory 179ci EH with manual gearbox as standard equipment at launch time.  Only 120 of these were made and had enhanced running gear which included a heavier clutch, tailshaft, diff and brakes. Along with the larger fuel tank these mild modifications allowed the S4 take 5 of the top 10 places in the 1963 Bathurst enduro with 2nd place being the best finishing position. Blueprinting engines was an additional way of gaining reliability and horsepower as it removed flaws in the mass produced components and helped balance and strengthen other pieces.  These should be done to any engine that is going to be raced or driven hard.
 Specifications

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Norm Beechy in 1964
Year of Introduction:
September 1963 

Price when released:

Engines: 
2.95 litre (179ci) 6 cylinder 
Bore and stroke 3.563 x 3.00 inches (90.5 x 76.2mm)
Bendix-Stromberg single barrel down draught type carburettor (enlarged power chamber)

Compression ratio:
8.8:1

Power:
120 bhp (90kW) at 4400rpm 

Fuel consumption:
 

Fuel tank capacity:
11.75 gallons (53 litres)

Transmissions: (3 on the tree)
3 speed manual  

Transmission ratios: 
1st 2.98:1 (11.4 km per 1000 rpm)
2nd 1.59:1 (21.4 km per 1000 rpm)
3rd 1.00:1 (34.0 km per 1000 rpm)

Top speeds in gears
1st: 37mph (60km/h)
2nd: 67mph (108km/h)
3rd: 103mph (166km/h)
 
 

Final drive ratio:
3.55:1 (rear wheel drive)
3.36:1 (rear wheel drive)

Performance: 0 - 60mph (97km/h)
10.7 seconds (Wheels December 1963)

Standing Quarter mile (400 metres)
18.8 seconds (Wheels December 1963)

Kerb weight:
1120 kg

Tyres and wheels:
650-13

Turning circle:
11.0 m

Turns lock to lock:
4.3

Production: 
120
 
 Pics

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Norm Beechy in 1965
Tune-up specifications
179 EH
Firing order........................ 153624
Spark plug gap mm............ .838 - .965
Spark plug gap inches........ .033 - .038
Breaker gap mm................ .355 - .406
Breaker gap inches............ .014 - .016
Cam angle Bosch............... 36 - 40
Cam angle Lucas............... 38 - 41
Ignition timing BTDC........ 5 degrees
Fuel Pump pressure kPa.... 21 - 31 (3-4.5 psi)
Comp @ crank speed kPa. 930 (135 psi) hot
Radiator cap pressure....... 89kPa (13psi)
Cetrifugal advance.
Engine idle speed............... 500 rpm
Starts deg. rpm................... 0 @ 500
Full deg. rpm....................... 27-31 @ 3300
Vacuam advance starts...... 127-178mm (5-7")
Max. vacuam advance deg @ mm (inches)
16-20 @247-298mm  (9.75-11.75")
Torque settings.
Cylinder head Nm (lbs)...... 102 (75)
Con rods Nm (lbs)............... 27 - 35 (20 - 26)
Main bearings Nm (lbs)..... 81 - 95 (60 - 70)
Flywheel Nm (lbs)............... 61 - 74 (45 - 55)