Jaguar Mark Ix (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 87mm x 106mm |
Displacement |
3781cc
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Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 (Valve numbering in Jaguar is from rear of engine) |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 60 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | SU HD6 (twin) |
Needles | TU |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold)
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Valve-timing indication | Gauge engages with groove in camshaft |
Intake valve opens |
15° BTDC at 0.010″ clearance
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Scale on crankshaft damper
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Ignition timing |
4° BTDC (8:1 comp. ratio);
5° BTDC (9:1 comp. ratio) |
Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck 10″ |
Clutch linings |
–
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Brakes
Brake type |
Dunlop Disc
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Brake linings |
Mintex M33
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8” to 3⁄16“ |
Camber | 1° ± ¼° |
Caster angle | 0° ± ¼° |
King pin angle |
8°
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