JENSEN 1930-1959
   
Interceptor Cabriolet and Saloon (1952-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87mm x 111mm
Displacement 3993cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Stromberg DBVA42
Choke 13⁄8"
Metering 0.063
By-pass 0.046
Needle 0.113
Slow Running seating


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.022" (1957, 0.035")
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 4½° BTDC (1957, TDC)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic (2LS Front)
Brake linings MZ41


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 1¼°
King pin angle 6½°


541 (1955-59)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87mm x 111mm
Displacement 3993cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Three SU
Needles CZ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Mark on Flywheel
Intake valve opens -


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.035"
Ignition timing indication Mark on Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex M20


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 1⁄16"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 2°
King pin angle 6¾°


541R (1958)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87mm x 111mm
Displacement 3993cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor 2 SU
Needles CIW


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing gear
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC at 0.012" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.035")
Ignition timing indication Mark on Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Dunlop Hydraulic Disc
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0° to 1⁄16"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 1¼° to 1½
King pin angle 7°


541R (1959-60)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 87mm x 111mm
Displacement 3993cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor 3 SU
Needles CZ


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and timing gear
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.012" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.035")
Ignition timing indication Mark on Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Dunlop Hydraulic Disc
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0° to 1⁄16"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 1¼° to 1½
King pin angle 7°