Jaguar 3½ Litre Xk120 And Xk120 Coupe (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 |
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.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
SU Twin |
Standard needle |
RF |
Rich needle |
53 |
Weak needle |
RG |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.006″ (cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Flywheel and camshafts |
Intake valve opens |
15° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.022″ |
Ignition timing indication |
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Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Ferodo |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed 2LS Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Mintex M15 (later models: Mintex M14) |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄8” to 3⁄16“ |
Camber |
+1¾° to 2° |
Caster angle |
+4¾° to 5¼° (Later models and coupe: +3°) |
King pin angle |
5°
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