Jaguar 2.4 Litre (1957-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 83mm x 76.5mm |
Displacement |
2483cc
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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 | Solex B32 PB15 |
Choke | 24mm (8:1 Compression ratio); 23mm (7:1 compression ratio) |
Main | 110 |
Air correction | 110 (8:1 comp ratio); 200 (7:1 comp ratio) |
Pump | 55 |
Slow Running | 60 |
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 |
10° BTDC at 0.010″ clearance
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.030″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Scale on crankshaft damper
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Ignition timing |
6° BTDC (8:1 comp ratio);
4° BTDC (7:1 comp ratio) |
Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck or Automatic |
Clutch linings |
–
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Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic vac-servo assisted or Dunlop Disc
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Brake linings |
–
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 0″ to 1⁄16“ |
Camber | ½° to 1° positive |
Caster angle | -½° to -1° |
King pin angle |
6¾°
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