Jaguar 2½ Litre Mk. V (1949-50)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 73mm x 106mm |
Displacement |
2663.7cc
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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 Twin |
Standard needle | R3 |
Rich needle | 81 |
Weak needle | 2 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot)
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Valve-timing indication | Timing gears |
Intake valve opens |
10° BTDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap | 0.020″ – 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication | |
Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Ferodo
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Brakes
Brake type |
Girling 2LS Hydraulic
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Brake linings |
Ferodo MZ41 (later models: Mintex M14)
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8” to 3⁄16“ |
Camber | +1¾° to 2° |
Caster angle | -¾° |
King pin angle |
5°
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