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.
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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
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Clutch
Clutch type |
SBorg & Beck Dry Plate (7¼”) |
Clutch linings |
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Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Hydro-mechanical |
Brake linings |
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0″ – 1⁄8” (toe-out) |
Camber |
Nil |
Caster angle |
1¼ |
King pin angle |
10°
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