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
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Firing order |
1324
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Oil pressure (hot) |
50 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | Zenith 30VM4 |
Choke |
23
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Main |
90
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Compensating |
55
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Economy |
170
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Slow Running |
50
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Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
Zero lash hyd. tappets, set with 1⁄16” clearance when dry
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
Zero lash hyd. tappets, set with 1⁄16” clearance when dry
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Valve-timing indication | Flywheel |
Intake valve opens |
12° BTDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap | 0.020″ – 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel
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Ignition timing |
3⁄8” ATDC on flywheel
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Clutch
Clutch type | Single Dry Plate (7¼”) |
Clutch linings |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Hydraulic (Front & Rear)
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Brake linings |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | Parallel to 1⁄8” toe-out, unladen |
Camber | |
Caster angle | |
King pin angle |
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