Jaguar 3½ Litre Mk. Vii (1951-54)
The Specs
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 83mm x 106mm |
Displacement | 3442cc |
Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 (Valve numbering in Jaguar is from rear of engine) |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor | SU Twin |
Standard needle | SM (7:1 compression ratio); SR (8:1 compression ratio) |
Rich needle | RH |
Weak needle | SL |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance | 0.004″ (cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance | 0.006″ (cold) |
Valve-timing indication | Flywheel and camshafts |
Intake valve opens | 10° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″; (later models: 0.014″ – 0.016″) |
Plug gap | 0.022″ |
Ignition timing indication | |
Ignition timing |
5° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings | Ferodo |
Brakes
Brake type | Girling Hydraulic (self-adjusting front) |
Brake linings | Ferodo DM8WM front; Ferodo M81 rear |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8” to 3⁄16“ |
Camber | +¾° to 1¼° |
Caster angle | 0°±¼° |
King pin angle |
8° |
Keyword: Jaguar 3½ Litre Mk. Vii (1951-54)