Jowett Javelin 1½ Litre (1948)

Jowett Javelin 1½ Litre (1948)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 90mm
Displacement
1486cc
Firing order
1324
Oil pressure (hot)
50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Zenith 30VM4
Choke
23
Main
90
Compensating
55
Economy
170
Slow Running
50

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
Zero lash hyd. tappets, set with 116” clearance when dry
Exhaust tappet clearance
Zero lash hyd. tappets, set with 116” clearance when dry
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens
12° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.010″ – 0.012″
Plug gap 0.020″ – 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Flywheel
Ignition timing
38” ATDC on flywheel

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate (7¼”)
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Girling Hydraulic (Front & Rear)
Brake linings

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In Parallel to 18” toe-out, unladen
Camber
Caster angle
King pin angle