Jaguar 2.4 Litre (1957-59)

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
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.

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)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.004″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gauge engages with groove in camshaft
Intake valve opens
10° BTDC at 0.010″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.030″
Ignition timing indication
Scale on crankshaft damper
Ignition timing
6° BTDC (8:1 comp ratio);
4° BTDC (7:1 comp ratio)

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck or Automatic
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed Hydraulic vac-servo assisted or Dunlop Disc
Brake linings

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0″ to 116
Camber ½° to 1° positive
Caster angle -½° to -1°
King pin angle
6¾°