Jowett Javelin 1½ Litre (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 | 72.5mm x 90mm |
| Displacement |
1486cc
|
| Firing order |
1324
|
| Oil pressure (hot) |
50- 60 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith 30VM5 |
| Choke |
23
|
| Main |
90
|
| Compensating |
50
|
| Progression |
180
|
| Slow Running |
45
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
Zero lash hyd. tappets, set with 1⁄16” clearance when dry
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
Zero lash hyd. tappets, set with 1⁄16” clearance when dry
|
| Valve-timing indication | Marks on sprockets and 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 |
3⁄8” ATDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | SBorg & Beck Dry Plate (7¼”) |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling Hydro-mechanical
|
| Brake linings |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 0″ – 1⁄8” (toe-out) |
| Camber | Nil |
| Caster angle | 1¼ |
| King pin angle |
10°
|
