Jaguar 3½ Litre Mk. V Ohv (1949-50)

Jaguar 3½ Litre Mk. V Ohv (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 82mm x 110mm
Displacement
3485.5cc
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 SU Twin
Standard needle
FW

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.015″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing gears
Intake valve opens
10° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.010″ – 0.012″
Plug gap 0.020″ – 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Ignition timing
5° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings
Ferodo

Brakes

Brake type
Girling 2LS Hydraulic
Brake linings
Ferodo MZ41 (later models: Mintex M14)

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18” to 316
Camber +1¾° to 2°
Caster angle -¾°
King pin angle