JOWETT 1930-1959
   
7G (1937-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 77mm x 101.6mm
Displacement 946cc
Firing order 1,2
Oil pressure (hot) 35 - 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith
Choke 23
Main 80
Compensating 80
Economy 130
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Sprockets and flywheel
Intake valve opens TDC tappet clearance at 0.012"


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC (retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Bonded asbestos


Brakes
Brake type Bendix-Cowdrey Self-servo
Brake linings Bendix-Cowdrey


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8½°


J (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 92mm
Displacement 1166.4cc
Firing order 1324
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith twin
Choke 23
Main 65
Compensating 85
Economy 130
Slow Running 40


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot) [early 1936, 0.022]
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (hot) [early 1936, 0.022]
Valve-timing indication Sprockets and flywheel
Intake valve opens TDC tappet clearance at 0.012"


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.020"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC (retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Bonded asbestos


Brakes
Brake type Rod-operated internal expanding
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 8½°


7J and 8J (1937-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 92mm
Displacement 1166.4cc
Firing order 1324
Oil pressure (hot) 45 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith D/D
Choke 24
Main 90
Compensating 85
Economy 150
Slow Running 50


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Sprockets and flywheel
Intake valve opens TDC tappet clearance at 0.012"


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015"
Plug gap 0.020"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC (retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Bonded asbestos


Brakes
Brake type Bendix-Cowdrey Self-Servo
Brake linings Bendix-Cowdrey


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Nil
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8½°


Javelin 1½ litre (1947)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1486cc
Firing order 1423
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30VM4
Choke 23
Main 90
Compensating 50
Economy 170
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 Flywheel
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate (7¼")
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic (Front & Rear)
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel to 1⁄8" toe-out, unladen
Camber -
Caster angle -
King pin angle -

Javelin 1½ litre (1948)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1486cc
Firing order 1423
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Zenith 30VM4
Choke 23
Main 90
Compensating 55
Economy 170
Slow Running 50


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 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 on flywheel


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate (7¼")
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic (Front & Rear)
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In Parallel to 1⁄8" toe-out, unladen
Camber -
Caster angle -
King pin angle -

Javelin 1½ litre (1949-50)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1486cc
Firing order 1423
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 Set dry (Initial clearance 0.060" - 0.090")
Exhaust tappet clearance same
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 Borg & 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°


Javelin 1½ litre (1951-52)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1485cc
Firing order 1423
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 0.002" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication 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 Borg & Beck Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" - 1⁄8" (toe-out)
Camber Nil
Caster angle 1¼
King pin angle 10°


Javelin 1½ litre (1953)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1485cc
Firing order 1423
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 0.003" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Sprockets and flywheel
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 3⁄8" ATDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Girling Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" - 1⁄8" (toe-out)
Camber Nil
Caster angle 1¼
King pin angle 10°


Jupiter Mark 1A (1953)
Engine
Bore & Stroke (2.855") 72.5mm x (3.545") 90mm
Displacement 1485cc
Firing order 1423
Oil pressure (hot) 65 - 70 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Twin Zenith 30VM
Choke 27mm
Main 115
Compensating 60
Progression 120
Slow Running 45


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.003" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Sprockets and flywheel
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.020" - 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing 3⁄8" ATDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Dry Plate (7¼)
Clutch linings Woven yarn


Brakes
Brake type Girling Fully Hydraulic
Brake linings 3⁄16" thick x 8¾ long


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" - 1⁄8" (toe-out)
Camber 0°
Caster angle 1¼
King pin angle 10°