TECHNICAL NOTES SERIES

 

JOWETT JAVELIN – PA, PB, PC, PD & PE

JOWETT JUPITER – SA & SC

 

 

 

 

           

 

Jowett Javelin and Jupiter Maintenance Manual and Jupiter Handbook.

 

 

 

 

PART XXV – TECHNICAL DATA

 

The Jowett Car Club of Australia Incorporated is not responsible for any inaccuracies or changes that may occur within this document. Every effort has been made to ensure total accuracy. It is not a Jowett Car Club publication and, therefore, the Club has no control over its contents. These Technical Notes have been compiled by using the latest information available. Updates for these Notes can occur from time to time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compiled by Mike Allfrey.

January, 2007

 

Introduction

It should be carefully noted that these Technical Data sections have been taken from a wide range of sources. Every effort has been made to maintain accuracy and consistency of information in this part of the Technical Notes Series.

Some of the information has been taken from very old and faded documents.

It is very likely that this is the first, and most comprehensive, document that contains both Javelin and Jupiter technical data. This document does not claim to be absolutely up to date. Jowett Javelin and Jupiter information is continuing to be found and there will, no doubt, be updates in the not too distant future.

It is vitally important that technical and service information be kept by the Jowett Car Club of Australia Inc. for future use by Jowett enthusiasts.

An attempt was made to combine the two Jowett models into one comprehensive section. However, even though the base running gear is the same (and similar to) the Javelin, it was found best to have one section each for each of these Jowett models. The Javelin comes first with the Jupiter section commencing on Page 18.

Please make good use of this Part XXV of the Technical Notes Series.

Mike Allfrey – January, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOWETT JAVELIN

TECHNICAL DATA

 

 

Jowett Javelin from a pre-production sales brochure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A GATHERING TOGETHER OF DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

 

 

 

 

Compiled by Mike Allfrey – 1998..

Revised – January, 2007.

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS – JAVELIN SECTION

Description                                                                    Page No.

INTRODUCTORY NOTE                                                                        5

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION                                                                   5

GENERAL VEHICLE DATA                                                                    5

ENGINE PERFORMANCE DATA                                                          5

FUEL SYSTEM                                                                                        6

IGNITION SYSTEM                                                                                 6

SUPERSEDING DISTRIBUTOR DATA (AS OF 1998)                         6

CRANKCASE DATA                                                                                7

CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS                                         7

CRANKSHAFT GRINDING DATA (as of 1998)                                     8

SPECIAL NOTES FOR GRINDING CRANKSHAFTS                          8

LAYSTALL CRANKSHAFT – SPECIAL NOTE                                      9

PISTON DATA                                                                                         9

CAMSHAFT DATA                                                                                  9

VALVE & VALVE SPRING DATA                                                           10

ENGINE LUBRICATION DATA                                                              10

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM                                                                 10

ENGINE BOLT AND NUT TORQUE DATA                                           11

CLUTCH                                                                                                   11

GEARBOX                                                                                               11

PROPELLOR SHAFT                                                                              12

REAR AXLE                                                                                             12

FRONT SUSPENSION                                                                           12

REAR SUSPENSION                                                                              12

SHOCK ABSORBERS                                                                            13

STEERING SYSTEM                                                                              13

BRAKING SYSTEM                                                                                 13

WHEELS AND TYRES                                                                            14

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM                                                                           14

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT details                                                      14

INSTRUMENTS                                                                                       15

SUMMARY OF JAVELIN ENGINEERING CHANGES                         15

SERIES III ENGINE – DISTINGUISHING FEATURES                        16

RECONDITIONED ENGINE NOTES                                                     16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL DATA

MANUFACTURER:  JOWETT CARS LTD.   MODELS: JAVELIN PA – PE

MANUFACTURED FROM:  1947 – 1954

Introductory Note

This document is the result of an attempt to combine all technical data relating to the Jowett Javelin saloon. Some data has been taken from the Auto Trader Service Data No. 208, dated August 26th. 1953, some is from Scientific Magazines Publishing Co., 1952. Some original information has been taken from the Maintenance Manual, published by Jowett Cars Limited. All later information sourced from the Jupiter Owners Auto Club, Jowett Parts (NZ) and local experience. Every effort has been made to maintain accuracy of information. However, due to the Jowett Car Club of Australia Incorporated having no influence on the content of this document nor the changes which may happen, responsibility cannot be accepted by the club for any errors and/or changes.

Vehicle Identification

Post-war Jowett vehicles have a Serial Number system which conveniently identifies the year of manufacture, the type of vehicle (Commercial, Passenger or Sports), the series of that model and the vehicle’s individual number. These numbers were located on Jupiter vehicles as follows:

Engine Number

          This is stamped on to a raised plinth which is located on the left hand side front face of the crankcase. It is the same number as the chassis number (Serial Number).

          Reconditioned engines have a riveted identification plate located on the rear top surface of the crankcase adjacent to the clutch housing and starter motor pinion.

Chassis & Body Numbers

          These are stamped on to a brass plate which is fastened to the upper left hand side of the dash (firewall) and can bee seen after raising the bonnet. Nearby, close to the bonnet hinge, is a plate showing the Briggs Body Number. It should be noted that there is also a chassis number stamped directly into the body frame at the bonnet catch cross member above the grille.

Sample Serial Number Identification

          The sample Serial Number E1/PC/12778D, describes a Javelin vehicle which was manufactured in 1951, being a saloon car of the third series. The components of this Serial Number are deciphered as follows:

                        E = 5                Being the first digit of the decade. ‘A’ = 1, ‘B = 2, ‘C’ = 3 and ‘D’ = 4.

                        1 = 1                 Being the year in the decade.

                        P =                   Passenger car.

                        C =                   Third build series. ‘A’ = First series, ‘B’ = Second series.

                        12778D =          The individual vehicle number.

          The above describes a right hand drive vehicle, if it had been left hand drive the Serial Number would have been E1/PCL/12778D.

General Vehicle Data

Wheelbase                    93 in. (236.22 cm)                      Wheel Track – Front       51 in. (129.54 cm)

Wheel Track – Rear        49 in. (124.46 cm)                      Ground Clearance          7.5 in. (190.5 mm)

Weight (Dry)                  19 cwt. (983.40 kg)                    Weight (Unladen)           20 cwt (1024 kg)

Weight, Front to Rear Distribution  1215 lbs. (551.1 kg) – 54%, 1043 lbs. (473.1 kg) – 46%

Towing Capacity            15 cwt. (762 kg)             Tyre Size                       5.25 - 16, 4 ply

Tyre Pressure (F/R)        24/26 psi. (165/180 kPa) Overall Length   168 in. (426.72 cm)

Overall Width                62 in. (157.48 cm)                      Overall Height               56 in. (142.24 cm)

Engine Performance Data

Number of Cylinders                              4

Bore x Stroke:                                       2.854 x 3.545 inches (72.5 x 90 mm)

Cubic Capacity:                         90.9 cu.in. (1486 cc)

RAC Rated Horse Power                        13.05

Max. BHP (kW) @ erpm             52.5 (39.2) @ 4100

Max Torque (lb.ft.) @ erpm                    76 @ 3000

Maximum BMEP @ erpm                       126 psi @ 2600

Compression Ratio                                7.2 : 1

Compression Press @ 250 erpm            114 lbs/ins2  (786 kPa)

Average Fuel Consumption                    30 to 35 MPG at 40 to 50 MPH

Gearing                                     15.5 mph per 1000 erpm in top gear

Piston Speed at 66 mph                        2500 ft per minute

Fuel System

Note:  Early engines had two Zenith 30VM-4, later engines 30VM-5 carburettors. The Jowett Competition Tuning Notes booklet suggested use of 30VM carburettors as used in the later Jupiter.

                                                                        30VM-4*            30VM-5**          30VM-5             30VM

Zenith Contract Sheet Number                            C1084               C1130               C1161               C1316

Carburettors, Jet Sizes:                        

            Main                                                     90                     90                     90                     120

            Compensating                                       50                     50                     50                     65

            Progression                                          170#                  170+                       110                   120

            Capacity Tube                                       2                      2                      2                      2

            Screw Over Capacity Well                      2.6                    2.6                    2.6                    2.5

            Slow Running                                        50                     50                     45                     45

            Choke                                                   23                     23                     23                     27

            Needle Seat                                          2 mm                2 mm                1.5 mm             1.5 mm

            Needle Seating Washer                          1 mm                1 mm                1 mm                1 mm (2x)

            * Before  D8/PA/1753                                        ** After D8/PA/1753

            # With 2 mm outlet hole in barrel             + With 180 drilling

Fuel Pump (Mechanical)             AC (Type U) Driven by push rod from engine oil pump shaft

Fuel Pump Pressure (Static)                   1.6  –  2.0 psi. (11.03  –  13.8 kPa)

Fuel Pump Push Rod Length                 1.656 in. (42.062 mm)

Wear Limit                                             0.010 in. (0.25 mm)

Air Cleaner (Before D9/PA/5374)            Dry elements in bonnet with wooden silencer

Air Cleaner (After D9/PA/5374)               Oil bath in bonnet with wooden silencer

Air Cleaner Oil Capacity                         0.33 pint (0.189 litre)

Fuel Tank Capacity                                8 gallons (36.4 litres)

Ignition System

Distributor Rotation                               Clockwise (when viewed from driven end)

Contact Breaker Gap                             0.010 – 0.012 in. (0.254 – 0.305 mm) DKY H4A type

                                                            0.014 – 0.016 in. (0.356 – 0.406 mm) DM2 type

High Tension Lead Lengths:                   No. 1    24 in. (610 mm) No. 2    27 in. (686 mm)

                                                            No. 3    29 in. (737 mm) No. 4    24 in. (610 mm)

                                                            Distributor to Coil                      14 in. (356 mm) All 20 strand

Advance Data:                                                              DKYH4A                       DM2

            Centrifugal (Crank Deg.)                     18  –  22 deg.              18  –  22 deg.

            Advance Starts (Crank rpm)                            460  –  800                   600  –  940

            Max. Advance at Crank rpm                                  2260                    1840  –  1960

Cam Angle (Closed Period)                                          49 ± 4 deg.                  60 ± 3 deg.

Contact Spring Tension                                                    20  –  24 oz. (567 – 680 g)

Condenser Capacity                                                                     0.2 mf

Firing Point & Order                                                       TDC to 3 degrees after TDC,  1 4 2 3

Superseding Distributor Data

Distributor 40115, fitted to Jupiters prior to E2/SA/717, had the following advance curve:

                        9 – 11 deg. at 1500 distributor rpm (18 – 22 deg. at 3000 engine rpm)

                        5 – 7 deg. at 800 distributor rpm (10 – 14 deg. at 1600 engine rpm)

                        0 – 2 deg. at 400 distributor rpm (0 – 4 deg. at 800 engine rpm)

Distributor 40317, fitted to Jupiters after E2/SA/717, having the following advance curve:

                        9 – 11 deg. at 1300 distributor rpm (18 – 22 deg. at 2600 engine rpm)

                        3 – 6 deg. at 650 distributor rpm (6 – 12 deg. at 1300 engine rpm)

                        0.5 – 3.5 deg. at 500 distributor rpm (1 – 7 deg. at 1000 engine rpm)

                        No advance below 250 distributor rpm (500 engine rpm)

Distributor DVXH4A number 40318 (fitted to the R1 Jupiter) and also the distributor number 40571 have the same advance curve as the 40317 above. The 40571 was replaced by the 40735 which is now (July 1972) replaced by the still current 40795, having this advance curve:

                        9 – 11 deg. at 1200 distributor rpm (18 – 22 deg. at 2400 engine rpm)

                        5 – 7 deg. at 600 distributor rpm (10 – 14 deg. at 1200 engine rpm)

                        0 – 2 deg. at 350 distributor rpm (0 – 4 deg. at 700 engine rpm)

                        No advance below 225 distributor rpm (450 engine rpm)

Degrees and rpm are quoted at the distributor, and both should be doubled to arrive at the equivalent measured at the engine crankshaft, shown above in brackets.

Sparking Plugs:

Plug Types:                                          Champion L10 (L87YC)              Bosch W8 AC

                                                            KLG F50 (Water Proof – WF 50) AC 45F

                                                            NGK (Japanese) B5HS

Gap Setting                                          0.020 – 0.025 in. (0.508 – 0.635 mm)

Thread Diameter                                    0.55 in. (14.0 mm)

Reach                                                   0.5625 in. (14.29 mm)

Crankcase Data

Crankcase Material                                DTD 133 B aluminium alloy

Carb. Balance Pipe Protrusion               0.009 – 0.015 in. (0.229 – 0.381 mm)

Cylinder Liner Protrusion                        0.004  –  0.008 in. (0.102  –  0.203 mm) with solid shims only

Cylinder Liner Material                            Cast Iron (Vacrit)

Cylinder Liner Oversizes             + 0.010” (0.254 mm), + 0.020” (0.508 mm), + 0.030” (0.762 mm)

Cylinder Liner Bore (In Crankcase)          3.1880 – 3.1895 in. (80.975 – 81.013 mm)

Main Bearing Bore Diameter                   2.395 in. (60.833 mm)

Camshaft Bearing Bore Diameter      1.501  –  1.503 in. (38.1254  –  38.1762 mm)

Clutch Housing                                      Dedicated to crankcase set

Crankshaft & Connecting Rods

                                                                          Main Bearings                                    Crank Pins

                                                            No. 1                No. 2                No. 3

Diameter                                               2.25 in.             2.25 in.             2.25 in.             2 in.

Length                                                  1.25 in.             1.25 in.             1.391 in.            1 in.

Running Clearance:

Main Bearings                                       Nos. 1 & 2 – 0.000 – 0.002 in.*   No. 3 – 0.0005 – 0.0015 in.*

Crank Pins (Big Ends)                            0.000 – 0.0015 in.*

Crankshaft End Float                             Main Bearings: 0.003 – 0.004 in.             Big Ends: 0.004 – 0.008 in.

Journal Under Sizes                               0.005#, 0.010, 0.020 in.

Crankshaft Material                                EN 12° Steel (hardened journals after E0 PB 8902)

Depth of Hardness                                0.040 – 0.050 in. (1.02 – 1.27 mm)

Flywheel Spigot Diameter                      2.999 – 3.000 in. (76.175 – 76.20 mm)

Starter Ring Gear/Pinion                        111/9 (number of teeth)

Permissible Runout                               0.003 in. (0.0762 mm) At rear face of flywheel.

Connecting Rod Type                            Forged ‘H’ type

Connecting Rod Material                        EN 8 Steel

Big End Bearing Bore Diameter              2.1445 in. – 2.1450 in. (54.4576 – 54.483 mm)

(For Alternative Shells)                           Clean-up bore to 2.1460 in. – 2.1465 in. (54.508 – 54.521 mm)

Big End Bearing Bore Chamfer              0.125 in. (3.18 mm) at 45°

Small End Bearing Diameter                  0.8125  –  0.8132 in. (20.6375  –  20.6553 mm)

Connecting Rod Centres                        6.2044 in. ± 0.003 in. (157.592 mm ± 0.0762 mm)

*     Theoretical interference becomes positive clearance in running conditions. # 0.005 in. undersize not available for big ends.

 

 

 

 

Crankshaft Grinding Data (As Of 1998)

With respect to Javelin Models PA to PE the main bearing and big end bearing journals can be ground to the following under sizes – 10, 20, 30 and 40 thou. The following grind specifications apply for the different types of bearing surface being used. It should be noted that, if a white metal rear main bearing set is used in conjunction with either copper/lead or ‘Alutin’ bearings at Nos. 1 & 2 main bearings, the grind tolerances immediately below apply to the rear main journal. The grind tolerances, for white metal bearings (original early type) are as follows:

White Metal Bearings

            Main Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.2500”  –  2.2485” (57.150  –  57.112 mm)

            Big End Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.000”  –  1.9985” (50.800 –  50.762 mm)

Main Bearings:              First Grind         (- 0.010”)           2.240”  –  2.2385” (56.896  –  56.858 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           2.230”  –  2.2285” (56.642  –  56.604 mm)

                                    Third Grind      (- 0.040”)         2.210”  –  2.2085” (56.134  –  56.096 mm)

Big End Bearings:         First Grind         (- 0.010”)           1.990”  –  1.9885” (50.546  –  50.508 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           1.980”  –  1.9785” (50.292  –  50.254 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.040”)           1.960”  –  1.9585” (49.784  –  49.746 mm)

(Note: These tolerances apply to the early specification big end bearing surface material.)

Copper-Lead Bearings

It is possible that copper/lead type bearings can be obtained. Should this bearing surface material be used, then a different grind tolerance applies:

            Main Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.2505”  –  2.2500” (57.163  –  57.150 mm)

            Big End Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.000”  –  1.9995” (50.800  –  50.787 mm)

Main Bearings:              First Grind         (- 0.010”)           2.2405”  –  2.2400” (56.909  –  56.896 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           2.2305”  –  2.2300” (56.655  –  56.642 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           2.2205”  –  2.2200” (56.401  –  56.388 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           2.2105”  –  2.2100” (56.147  –  56.134 mm)

Big End Bearings:         First Grind         (- 0.010”)           1.9900”  –  1.9895” (50.546  – 50.533 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           1.9800”  –  1.9795” (50.292  –  50.279 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           1.9700”  –  1.9695” (50.038  –  50.025 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           1.9600”  –  1.9595” (49.784  –  49.771 mm)

(Note: When copper/lead bearing surface is used the crankshaft journals could wear prematurely.)

‘Alutin’ Bearings

It is also possible that “Alutin” type bearings can be obtained. Should this bearing surface material be used, then the following grind specification applies:

            Main Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.250”  –  2.2498” (57.150  –  57.145 mm)

            Big End Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.0000”  –  1.9998” (50.800  –  50.795 mm)

Main Bearings:              First Grind         (- 0.010”)           2.2400”  –  2.2398” (56.896  –  56.891 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           2.2300”  –  2.2298” (56.642  –  56.637 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           2.2200”  –  2.2198” (56.388  –  56.383 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           2.2100”  –  2.2098” (56.134  –  56.129 mm)

Big End Bearings:         First Grind         (- 0.010”)           1.9900”  –  1.9898” (50.546  –  50.541 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           1.9800”  –  1.9798” (50.292  –  50.287 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           1.9700”  –  1.9698” (50.038  –  50.033 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           1.9600”  –  1.9598” (49.784  –  49.779 mm)

SPECIAL NOTES FOR GRINDING CRANKSHAFTS

When grinding the crankshaft at main and big end bearing journals, particular care should be taken to ensure that a suitable radius (0.100” [2.54 mm]) is ground at the journal fillets. Total ovality and taper of each journal should not exceed 0.002” (0.0508 mm). At the journals there must be a high surface finish, with a maximum surface roughness of 12 micro inch.

The spigot end of the crankshaft, where rear main oil seal runs, MUST NOT BE GROUND. This is the spigot for flywheel location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laystall Crankshaft (Machined Oval Web) Special Note

Certain precautions are necessary when nitriding Laystall oval-web crankshafts. This note has been taken from a letter from Laystall Engineering Co. Ltd., London in 1970, following a query from a club member who had a shaft reground to within limits specified and then nitrided. Two main bearings were outside limits, and the crankshaft was too stiff to turn after assembly.

“.  .  .  We (Laystalls) normally nitride these shafts for 50 hours, giving a depth of hardness of 0.012”  –  0.016”, the maximum hardness is down to approximately 0.006”  –  0.008” (0.152  –  0.203 mm) and then gradually tapers away . . . . (and) there is a slight build up of approximately 0.0005” (0.0127 mm). it is advisable to grind both before and after nitriding, due to possible distortion that can take place when the stresses in the steel are released during nitriding, leaving approximately 0.003”  –  0.005” (0.0762  –  0.127 mm) on diameter for this operation.”

Note: A photocopy of these pages should be handed to whoever is grinding the crankshaft.

Piston Data

Material                                                 HG .413 Aluminium silicon die casting

Nominal Diameter                                  2.8542 – 208534 in. (72.497 – 72.476 mm) at gudgeon pin c/l

Clearance (Skirt)                                    0.0015 in. (0.0381 mm)

Over Sizes available                              0.010, 0.020, 0.030, 0.040 in.

Weight c/w Rings, Pin & Circlips              13.75 oz. (389.8 grammes)

Gudgeon Pin:

Material                                                 S.14 Steel

Diameter                                               0.8125 in. (20.64 mm)

Fit in Piston                                          0.000  –  0.0004 in. (0.000  –  0.01016 mm) (Clearance)

Fit in Connecting Rod (Small End)          0.000  –  0.0007 in. (0.000  –  0.01778 mm) (Clearance)

Compression Height                              1.555 in. (39.5 mm)

Piston Rings:                                                    Compression                           Oil Control

Number of Rings                                                           2                                          1

Ring Gap in Cylinder                                          0.007 – 0.015 in.                        0.007 – 0.015 in.

                                                                        (0.178 – 0.381 mm)                    (0.178 – 0.381 mm)

Side Clearance in Grooves                                 0.0015 – 0.002 in.                      0.0015 – 0.002 in.

                                                                        (0.038 – 0.051 mm)                    (0.038 – 0.051 mm)

Width of Rings                                                  0.156 in. (3.96 mm)                    0.156 in. (3.96 mm)

Camshaft Data

Camshaft Material                                    EN 32B Steel or cast iron

Bearing Journal Diameter                          1.50 in. (38.10 mm)

Bearing Journal Length                             1.156 in. (29.362 mm)

Bearing Clearance                                    0.001 – 0.003 in. (0.025 – 0.076 mm)

Wear Limit on Journals                             0.002 – 0.003 in. (0.051 – 0.076 mm)

Overall Height of Cam – Tip to Base          1.266 in. (32.156 mm)

Amount of Lift                                          0.224 in. (5.69 mm)

Valve Timing                                            Inlet opens – 12º BTDC, inlet closes – 53º ABDC

                                                               Exhaust opens – 50º BBDC, exhaust closes – 15º ATDC

Camshaft End Float                                 With engine stopped. To adjust – screw adjusting screw in to light contact with the camshaft, then back off one eighth of a turn and tighten lock nut while holding adjusting screw in set position.

Camshaft Drive                                        Endless Duplex chain

Timing Chain Pitch                                    0.375 in. (Renold Duplex Chain)

Timing Chain Number of pitches                56 (Endless Chain – Renold)

Number of Teeth Chain Wheels:

Crankshaft                                               21

Camshaft                                                 42

Dimension Between Wheel Centres            4.413 – 4.415 in. (112.09 – 112.14 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valve & Valve Spring Data

                                                                        Inlet                                         Exhaust

Head Diameter                                      1.4375 in. (36.51 mm)                1.21875 in. (32.56 mm)

Stem Diameter                                      0.3125 in. (7.94 mm)                  0.3125 in. (7.94 mm)

Face Angle                                                       30º                                           45º

Valve Material:

Exhaust                                    XB Austentic steel

Inlet                                          Silicon chrome steel

Valve Guide Material                              Close grain cast iron

Valve Guide Protrusion              0.6875 in. (17.5 mm) above cylinder head outer surface

Tappet Clearance (Engine Cold) 0.003 in. (0.0762 mm)    0.006 in. (0.1524 mm)

Valve Springs                                                   Inner                                        Outer

Free Length                                           1.935 in. (49.15 mm)                  2.022 in. (51.36 mm)

Fitted Length                                         1.455 in. (36.96 mm)                  1.468 in. (37.29 mm)

Static Load                                              58 lb. (25.9 kg)                        71 lb. (31.6 kg)

External Diameter                                  0.997 in. (25.32 mm)                  1.378 in. (35.00 mm)

Internal Diameter                                   0.753 in. (19.13 mm)                  1.0588 in. (26.89 mm)

Wire Diameter                                                10.5 swg                                                8 swg

Engine Lubrication Data

Lubrication System Pressure                  50 – 60 psi. (345 – 414 kPa) at 2000 erpm before E1/PC/15098

                                                            65 – 70 psi. (448 – 483 kPa) at 2000 erpm after E1/PC/15098

Ratio of Pump Drive                              Half engine speed

Pump Capacity                                     3 gal. (13.64 litres) at 4000 erpm

Pump Internal Gears:

            Number of Teeth                       10

            Pitch Circle                               1.079 in. (27.407 mm)

            Gear Bore Diameter                   0.5002 – 0.4997 in. (12.705 – 12.692 mm)

            Gear Overall Diameter                1.278 – 1.279 in. (32.461 – 32.487 mm)

Clearance, Gears to Cover                     0.004 in. (0.102 mm) Including Gasket

Balance Valve Opens at                         7 psi. (48.26 kPa) 

Relief Valve                                          Early Engines Non-adjustable    SIII Engines Adjustable

Relief Valve Spring Length                     2.0 in. (50.8 mm) – Before E1/PC/15098

Relief Valve Spring Length                     1.75 in. (44.45 mm) – After E1/PC/15098

Spring Load at 1.1875” (30.162 mm)       9 lbs. (4.08 kg) – Before E1/PC/15098

Spring Load at 1.1875”                          10 lbs. (4.54 kg) – After E1/PC/15098

Spring Rate                                           11.08 lbs. per inch (1.978 kg. per cm) – Before E1/PC/15098

Spring Rate                                           19.78 lbs. per inch (3.20 kg. per cm) – After E1/PC/15098

Oil Pressure Switch                               Breaks contact at 8 psi (55.2 kPa)

Sump Capacity                                     9 pints (5.11 litres) – Less oil cooler

Sump Capacity                                     10 pints (5.7 litres) – Includes oil cooler

 

Engine Cooling System

Water Pump Capacity                            Flow – 7.5 gallons (34.1 litres) per minute at 2100 pump rpm

Drive Belt                                              B44

Radiator Type                                       4 Row fin and tube

Radiator Dimensions                             17.812 in. (452 mm) wide x 18.75 in. (476 mm) deep

Capacity of System                               2 gallons (9.1 litres)

Capacity of Heater                                1 pint (0.57 litre)

Corrosion Inhibitorã                               Tectalloy Xtreme Gold – 1 litre makes 15 litres coolant, Mix with soft water

                                                            (AS 2108-1977)

Antifreezeã                                            Castrol Anti Freeze/Anti Boil 50% soft water mix (AS2108-84)

Thermostat Opens at                          167º F (75 ºC)

ã   Cooling system should be drained, flushed and filled with fresh mix of corrosion inhibitor or antifreeze at two year intervals. Top-up coolant should be thoroughly pre-mixed as indicated above. Use corrosion inhibitor when temperature does not drop below 0 ºC. Do not mix products.

Engine Bolt & Nut Torque Data

Description                                          Bolt/Stud Size  Specified Torque

Cylinder Head Nut No. 1                             0.375 in.                              28 lb.ft.*

Cylinder Head Nuts (Remainder)      0.375 in.                               37.5 lb.ft.**

Big End Bolts                                            0.375 in                                35 lb.ft.

Flywheel Bolts                                            0.4375 in.                             60 lb.ft

Crankcase Through Bolts                            0.5625 in.                             75 lb.ft.

                        * Short thread into oil gallery, drilled stud.

                        ** For cylinder liners on solid copper shims.

Cylinder Head Nuts         Clarification of cylinder head nut torque – in 1963 Jowett Engineering were attaching labels to their reconditioned Javelin engines drawing attention to the revised cylinder head nut torque wrench setting:

                                      “.  .  . Cylinder head torque wrench setting now reduced to 450 inch-lbs.” This figure of 37.5 lb.ft. in applying to ‘O’ ring liner engines is also relevant to the present practice of using copper liner seals.

Clutch

Manufacturer                                         Borg & Beck

Type                                                     7¼ AS

Friction Disc

External Diameter                                  7.25 in. (184 mm)

Internal Diameter                                   5.00 in. (127 mm)

Lining Material Thickness                       0.125 in. (3.2 mm)

Lining Material   – RHD                         Ferodo moulded asbestos (now superseded)

Lining Material   – LHD                          Ferodo woven yarn (now superseded)

Drive Springs                                        3 – blue

Overrun Springs                                    3 – green

Pressure Plate Assembly

Release Lever Setting                            1.665 in. (42.29 mm) – Tip of lever above flywheel face

Maximum Variation in Height                  1.655 – 1.665 in. (42.037 – 42.29 mm) with bias stressed to the

                                                            top limit rather than the bottom

Pressure Springs – RHD                    3 – yellow 120 lbs. (54.432 kg)

                                                            3 – red 135 lbs. (61.236 kg)

Pressure Springs – LHD                     3 – yellow 120 lbs. (54.432 kg)

                                                            3 – Maroon 105 lbs. (47.628 kg)

Spring Data:

            Red                                         Free length – 1.96 in. (49.784 mm)

                                                            Rating – 223 lbs. per inch (41 kg per cm)

            Yellow                                     Free Length – 2.255 in. (57.277 mm)

                                                            Rating – 142 lbs. per inch (25.5 kg per cm)

            Maroon                                    Free length – 2.150 in. (54.61 mm)

                                                            Rating – 142 lbs. per inch (25.5 kg per cm)

Gearbox

Speeds                                                 4 & Reverse

Synchronisers                                       2nd. 3rd. 4th. speeds

Gear Ratios:

Before Eng. No. E1/PC/11270                First – 3.88:1, Second – 2.38:1, Third – 1.50:1, Fourth – 1:1,

                                                            Reverse – 3.88:1

After Eng. No. E1/PC/11270                  First – 3.56:1, Second – 2.17:1, Third – 1.37:1, Fourth – 1:1,

                                                            Reverse – 3.56:1

Oil Capacity                                          1 pint (0.57 litre)

 

 

Propellor Shaft

Type and Make of Joints                       Layrub 55 x 1.125

Number of Joints                                  3

Maximum Longitudinal Travel                 0.563 in. (14.29 mm)

Outside Diameter of Shaft                     2 in. (50.8 mm)

Rear Axle

Manufacturer                                         Salisbury

Type                                                     3HA Hypoid bevel drive

Crown Wheel/Pinion Teeth                      39/8

Ratio                                                    4.875 : 1

Axle Shaft End Float                             0.006 – 0.008 in. (0.152 – 0.203 mm)

Crown Wheel/Pinion Backlash                0.004 in. (0.102 mm) Minimum

Differential Side Bearings (2)                 Timken 24788/4 and 24721/4

Pinion Bearing (Front)                            Timken 02872/4

Pinion Bearing (Rear)                             Timken 315931–3150/4

Pinion Bearing Pre-load                         8 – 12 lb.ins. (9.2 – 13.8 kg.cm.)

Drive Gear Pre-load Shim Allowance      0.008 in. (0.203 mm)

Drive Gear Bolts – Torque                      40 – 50 lb.ft. (5.51 – 6.9 kg.m.)

Oil Capacity                                          2.25 pints (1.57 litres) SAE 90 Hypoid Oil

Front Suspension

Type                                                     Unequal Arm Transverse Link

Length Top Link                                     7.75”

Length Bottom Link (Spring Arm)            14.94”

King Pin Inclination                                10°

King Pin Offset                                     0.75”

Total Wheel Movement                          6.375”

Normal Load to Rebound                       1.875”

Normal Load to Bump                           4.50”

Normal Wheel Camber                           0°

Camber at Rebound                              1 – ½°

Negative. Camber at Bump                    1 – ½° Negative

Caster Angle                                         0°

Torsion Bar Spring Diameter                  0.880”

Effective length                                     36.25”

Torsion Bar Material                               Silicone-Manganese Spring Steel

Normal Load on Spring .Arm                  672 lbs.

Stress in Torsion Bar at this Load           33.5 tons per square inch

Stress at Full Bump                               55.9 tons per square inch

Wheel Deflection at Normal Load           7”

Spring Periodicity at Normal Load          71 cycles per minute

Rear Suspension

Spring Arm Length                                13.625”

Size of Torsion Bar                                As for Front Suspension

Total Wheel Movement                          7.25”

Normal Load to Re bound                      3”

Normal Load to Bump                           4.25”

Normal Load on Spring Arm                   712 Lbs.

Stress in Torsion Bar at this Load           32.8 tons per square inch

Stress in Torsion Bar at Full Bump         55.5 tons per square inch

Wheel Deflection at Normal Load           6.5”.

Spring Periodicity at Noma1 Load          73 cycles per minute

 

 

 

 

Shock Absorbers

Type                                                     Woodhead Monroe, 1” diameter

Front:

Closed Length                                       8”

Extended Length                                   11.5”

Rear:

Closed Length                                       11.75”

Extended Length                                   19”.

Steering System

Castor Angle*                                       

Camber Angle                                       Nil (with upper links horizontal)

King Pin Inclination**                             10º

Front Wheel Tracking                             Parallel to 0.0625 (1.6 mm) toe-out

Chassis Height from Ground                  10.25 in. (260.35 mm) – at front of gearbox cross member

Steering Box Ratio                                12:1

Vehicle Turning Circle                            32 ft. (9.754 metres)

Number of Turns, Lock to Lock              3

                        * Vehicle unladen.

                        ** King pins offset 0.8125 in. (20.64 mm)

Braking System

Manufacturer                                         Girling

Before E0/PB/10594:

Type – Front                                         Hydraulic, with single hydraulic expander unit

Type – Rear                                          Mechanical, with cable, compensator and rod actuation

Drum Diameter                                      9 in. (228.6 mm)

Drum Material                                        Malleable iron

Lining Length                                        7.3125 in. (185.74 mm)

Lining Width (Front)                               1.5 in. (38.1 mm)

Lining Width (Rear)                                1.25 in. (31.75 mm)

Friction Lining Area                                88 in2. (567.74 cm2)

Lining Thickness                                    0.1875 in. (4.76 mm)

Number of Rivets Per Shoe                   10

After E0/PB/10594:

Type – Front                                         Full hydraulic, 2 leading shoe

Type – Rear                                          Full hydraulic, fully floating incorporating hand brake actuator

Drum Material                                        Malleable iron

Lining Length                                        8.75 in. (222.25 mm)

Lining Width                                          1.75 in. (44.45 mm)

Friction Lining Area                                123 in2. (793.55 cm2)

Lining Thickness                                    0.1875 in. (4.76 mm)

Number of Rivets Per Shoe                   10

Wheel Cylinder Diameter                        (Front)  0.875 in. (22.23 mm)

Wheel Cylinder Diameter (Rear)        0.875 in. (22.23 mm)

Braking Effort (Front)                             65%

Braking Effort (Rear)                              35%

Brake Pedal Ratio                                  6 : 1

Brake Retardation at 30 mph (One up)

                                                                        Pedal Pressure  Stopping Distance

                                                                        25 lbs. (11.3 kg)            130 ft. (39.6 metres)

                                                                        50 lbs. (22.7 kg)              59 ft. (18 metres)

                                                                        75 lbs. (34 kg)                 43 ft. (13.1 metres)

                                                                      100 lbs. (45.4 kg)            39 ft. (11.9 metres)              

Brake Fluid (For Both Types)                  Castrol crimson brake fluid (authentic), Castrol Ultra-Stop

                                                            Colour – Amber. AS1960-1983 Grade 3.

                                                            Ford spec. ESW-FM6C-2, Leyland HBF-6

Brake Fluid Capacity                              1 pint (0.57 litre)

Wheels And Tyres

Type of Wheel                                       Steel disc

Wheel Manufacturer                               Dunlop

Wheel Size                                            3.00 x 16

Tyre Size                                               5.25 – 16 4 Ply

Tyre Pressure (Front)                             Normal – 24 psi. (166 kPa)

Tyre Pressure (Rear)                          Normal – 26 psi. (180 kPa)

Electrical System

Manufacturer                                                                      Lucas

Component Summary:                           Model No.                                            Part No.

Battery                                                  1 – 12 volt GTW 9A                                  –

Dynamo                                                C39 PV2                                               22438

Starter Motor                                         M 35 G                                                 25025

Solenoid Starter Switch                         ST 950                                                  76411

Ign. & Lighting Switch                            PLC 6                                                   34067

Ign. & Lighting Switch                            PRS 3                                                   31270

Control Box – Early                               RF 95                                                   37076

Control Box – Later                               RB 106                                                 37139

Distributor – Early                                 DKY H4A                                              40115

Distributor – Later                                  DM2                             40317, 40318, 40571, 40735, 40795

Ignition Coil                                           B 12                                                     45012

Headlamp – RHD                                  7 inch

Headlamp – LHD                                   7 inch

Side Lamp                                            489                                                       32139

Tail & Stop Lamp                                 

Number Plate Lamp (Deluxe)                  487-1                                                    53093

Trafficator                                             8F 40 N                                                 54041

Trafficator Switch (Smiths)                         –                                                          –

Trafficator Switch (Trico)                            –                                                      031046

Component Summary:                           Model No.                                            Part No.

Screen Wiper – Early                             CR 4                                                     75088

Screen Wiper – Later                             CRT 14                                                 75151

Horn – Low Note                                   WT 29                                                   690798

Horn – High Note                                   WT 29                                                   690799

Horn Relay                                            SB 40                                                   33116B

Cigar Lighter (Smiths)                                –                                                      SK40503/10

Bulbs:                                                   Voltage                        Wattage                        Cap

Headlamps                                               12                                36/36                         Pre-focus

Side & Number Plate Lamps                      12                                    6                           MCS

Tail & Stop Lamps                                     12                                 6/24                          SBC*

Boot Lamp                                                12                                    6                           Lucas 207

Roof Lamp                                               12                                    6                           Festoon

Panel & Warning Lamps                             12                                  2.4                           MCS

Trafficators                                               12                                    3                 Festoon (Lucas 256)

                                    * Offset pins for bayonet.

Fuses                                                   3 x 25 amp

Wiring Harness                          Standard Lucas colour codes

Electrical Component Details

Battery:

            Voltage                                    12 volts

            Earth Terminal                        Positive

            Number of Plates/Cell                        9

Capacity                                  51 ampere hours at 10 hour rate

Height                                      8 in. (203 mm)

Width                                       6.75 in. (172 mm)

Length                                     12.5 in. (318 mm)

Starter Motor:

            Lock Torque                              9.3 lb. ft.

            Lock Voltage                             7.9 volts

            Lock Current Draw                     335 amps

            Brush Spring Tension                32 – 40 oz. (907 – 1134 g)

            Number of Pinion Teeth             9

            Cranking Ratio                           12 : 3

Dynamo:

            Maximum Output                       15 amps at 13.5 volts

Cut-in Speed                             1050 – 1200 rpm at 13 volts

Field Resistance                        6.1 Ohms

Brush Spring Tension                22 – 25 oz. (624 – 709 g)

            Direction of Rotation                 Clockwise (commutator end)

Control Box Electrical Settings               10º C (50º F)   16.1 – 16.7 volts

                                                            20º C (68º F)   15.8 – 16.4 volts

                                                            30º C (86º F)   15.6 – 16.2 volts

                                                            40º C (104º F) 15.3 – 15.9 volts

Horn Current Drain                                 12 – 15 amps

Wiper Motor Current Drain                      2 – 3 amps

Instruments

Temperature Gauge                               Smiths, X70971/2

Engine Oil Pressure                               Smiths, X76634/1

Fuel Gauge                                           Smiths,

Speedometer                                        Smiths, X70802/9

Ammeter                                               Lucas, 36135A

Clock                                                    Smiths,

Summary Of Javelin Engineering Changes

Change Description                                                                                       Effective From

Flywheel and clutch assembly balanced as a unit.                                            D8 PA 100

Exhaust manifold flanges increased in diameter.                                              D8 PA 164

Redesigned air silencer.                                                                                  D8 PA 185

Hydraulic tappet fitted with end cover.                                                             D8 PA 781

Expansion chamber fitted to exhaust system.                                                  D8 PA 997

Carburettors Changed from 30VM4 to 30VM5 (Type ‘M’).                                  D8 PA 1753

Flywheel bolts, diameter increased from 3/8“ to 7/16”.                                          D9 PA 2200

Dynamo changed from C.45 to C.39.                                                              D9 PA 2259

Connecting rod bolts, diameter increased from 5/16” to 3/8“.                              D9 PA 2373

Spring arm trunnion bushes pressed on, retaining nuts deleted.                        D9 PA 2554

Steering box eccentric bush incorporated.                                                       D9 PA 2871

Exhaust system, single rear silencer.                                                               D9 PA 3138

12 volt single battery fitted.                                                                            D9 PA 3696

Copper-lead connecting rod bearings fitted.                                                    D9 PA 3794

Fitting of starter solenoid and electrical harness alterations (RHD).                   D9 PA 4243

Copper-lead front and centre main bearings fitted.                                           D9 PA 4322

Oil bath air filter fitted (export only).                                                                D9 PA 4431

Oil bath air filter fitted (all models).                                                                  D9 PA 5374

Vacrom piston rings fitted (T/C 27).                                                                 D9 PA 5756

Modified water pump (T/C 26).                                                                        D9 PA 5857

Front suspension lubrication, revised method (T/C 27).                                     D9PB 5979

Adjustable steering ball joints fitted (RHD).                                                      D9 PB 6572

Adjustable steering ball joints fitted (all models).                                             E0 PB 6801

Exhaust system, introduction of detachable tail pipe.                                       E0 PB 7509

Redesigned rear timing case cover.                                                                 E0 PB 7676

Introduction of detachable exhaust tail pipe.                                                    E0 PB 8276

Trico type windshield wiper blades fitted.                                                        E0 PB 8276

New type steering link fitted (‘H’ section stamping).                                          E0 PB 8313

Oil cup added to water pump housing.                                                            E0 PB 8472

Small end bearing changed from ‘Glacier’ to ‘Clevite’ metal.                             E0 PB 8737

Introduction of strengthened cylinder liners and ‘barrel ground’ pistons.            E0 PB 8825

Hardened crankshaft fitted (RHD).                                                                   E0 PB 8902

Hardened crankshaft fitted (LHD).                                                                   E0 PB 8937

Change to screws in air filter assembly.                                                           E0 PB 8950

Horn relay fitted to horn wiring circuit.                                                              E0 PB 9293

Engine oil filter outer casing strengthened.                                                      E0 PB 9423

Main bearing dowel drilled.                                                                             E0 PB 9540

Engine oil delivery pipe union wired for locking purposes.                                E0 PB 9860

New type lower fixing arrangement for front shock absorbers.                          E0 PB 9877

Steel sump tray assembly.                                                                              E0 PB 9878

Reinforced front engine mountings (vertical stay deleted).                                E0 PB 10450

Introduction of serrated connecting rod assemblies.                                        E0 PB 10506

Introduction of four wheel hydraulic braking system.                                        E0 PB 10594

Redesigned steering rod ball joints.                                                                E0 PB 10789

Change to gear ratios.                                                                                    E0 PC 11270

1951 Javelin model commences from –                                                           E0 PC 11326

Solid type tappet fitted (RHD).                                                                        E0 PC 11907

Solid type tappet fitted (LHD).                                                                        E0 PC 11940

Adjustable type selector and gear change links (RHD).                                     E0 PC 12340

New ‘clear view’ steering wheel and lengthened steering column.                       E0 PC 13111

New design oil pump relief valve and spring, pressure now 70 psi.                   E1 PC 15098

Redesigned front grille (die cast) and bonnet motif.                                         E0 PC 15631

Rubber bonded exhaust system mountings.                                                    E0 PC 15432

Increased strength front shock absorbers.                                                       E1 PC 16500

Full flow engine oil filter (Tecalemit).                                                                E1 PC 16603

Lubrication groove, centre main crankshaft bearing.                                         E1 PC 16744

Sludge release hole, big end bearings.                                                            E1 PC 17402

Cylinder head gasket support.                                                                         E1 PC 17900

Water pump modifications.                                                                             E1 PC 18140

Gearbox extension bearing washer.                                                                 E1 PC 18141

Connecting rod bearings, drilled hole in connecting rod half shell deleted.        E1 PC 18646

Throttle rod assembly, redesigned clamp bolts (RHD & LHD).                          E1PC 18550

Engine oil return from release valve into suction pipe (adjustable valve).           E1 PC 18985

Camshaft and chainwheel with vernier adjustment.                                            E1 PD 19295

Improved waterproof plug lead covers.                                                           E1 PD 19760

Introduction of adjustable gear change stay (RHD & LHD).                               E1 PD 20135

Revised taper at water pump shaft and fan hub introduced.                              E2 PD 20379

Deletion of oil sludge drilling in connecting rod cap.                                        E2 PD 20977

Introduction of Lucas DM2 model distributor.                                                  E2 PD 21016

Introduction of petrol filter in feed pipe.                                                           E2 PD 21147

Rubber bushed front suspension introduced.                                                   E2 PD 21868

Updated crankshaft introduced.                                                                      E3 PE 22873

Engine lubricating oil pump with extended body introduced.                             E3 PE 23122

‘O’ Ring type cylinder liner seal introduced.                                                      E3 PE 23184

Adjustable camshaft end-float introduced.                                                       E3 PE 23643

Series III Engine – Distinguishing Features

1.   Stiffer crankcase and enlarged oil ways to improve oil flow to main and big end bearings. Crankcase can be identified by ‘3’ stamped on upper front face of RHS casing. Also internal cross webbing to stiffen main bearing webs. Enlarged area above longitudinal oil galleries. Final crankcases had rear cylinder head studs screwed through coolant inlet ports.

2.   Large radii crankshaft with or without lightening holes.

3.   Adjustable camshaft thrust pad.

4.   No splash protection plate on cylinder head (which necessitated the fitting of the latest sparking plug water proofing modifications). The combustion chamber was polished and slightly modified in shape.

5.   Improved engine oil pump, upper housing changed to lower the pump body closer to oil level. Oil pump now featured relief valve venting to suction side of pump. Relief valve adjustable. Delivery pipe enlarged.

6.   The fitting of an improved type rear timing cover with larger oil cooler banjo fittings.

Reconditioned Engine Notes

Jowett Engineering advised in 1960 that, if the engine number is prefixed with the letter ‘R’, it indicates a factory replacement unit. In order to clarify the position regarding replacement engines, it can be said that any engine bearing a number later than ‘R’ 10,000, will be the equivalent of a Series III engine. The following shows reconditioning practice since Series III engines were introduced.

1.   In the instance where a pre-Series III crankcase is used, machined work is carried out in a number of places on the crankcase to improve the flow of oil to the main bearings, and as a consequence, to the big end bearings. The cylinder head stud holes in the crankcase are counter bored and the crankcase machined and fitted with new type oil gallery plugs. By these means most of the benefits of the Series III crankcase are obtained.

2.   Nothing earlier than a Series III crankshaft is fitted, in fact all present engines are fitted with an improved shaft i.e. Blacksided or Oval-Web.

3.   All reconditioned engines are fitted with the adjustable camshaft thrust peg.

4.   Cylinder head combustion chambers are being polished and modified.

5.   Improved engine oil pump base with adjustable relief valve features. In many cases the pump with extended body is fitted. All pumps are tested to a higher standard than was originally used in production of Series III engines.

6.   All reconditioned engines have the improved rear timing case cover fitted.

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JOWETT JUPITER

TECHNICAL DATA

 

 

Jowett Jupiter – 1950. Photographed in summer 1968.

 

 

 

 

 

A GATHERING TOGETHER OF DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

Compiled by Mike Allfrey – 1998..

Revised – January, 2007.

 

 

CONTENTS – JUPITER SECTION

Description                                                                    Page No.

INTRODUCTORY NOTE                                                                        20

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION                                                                   20

GENERAL VEHICLE DATA                                                                    20

ENGINE PERFORMANCE DATA                                                          20

FUEL SYSTEM                                                                                        21

IGNITION SYSTEM                                                                                 21

SUPERSEDING DISTRIBUTOR DATA                                                 21

CRANKCASE DATA                                                                                22

CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS                                         22

CRANKSHAFT GRINDING DATA (as of 1998)                                     23

SPECIAL NOTE FOR GRINDING CRANKSHAFTS                             23

LAYSTALL CRANKSHAFT – SPECIAL NOTE                                      23

PISTON DATA                                                                                         24

CAMSHAFT DATA                                                                                  24

VALVE & VALVE SPRING DATA                                                           25

ENGINE LUBRICATION DATA                                                              25

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM                                                                 25

ENGINE BOLT AND NUT TORQUE DATA                                           26

CLUTCH                                                                                                   26

GEARBOX                                                                                               26

ROAD SPEED CHART                                                                           27

PROPELLOR SHAFT                                                                              27

REAR AXLE                                                                                             27

FRONT SUSPENSION                                                                           28

REAR SUSPENSION                                                                              28

SHOCK ABSORBERS                                                                            28

STEERING SYSTEM                                                                              28

BRAKING SYSTEM                                                                                 29

WHEELS & TYRES                                                                                 29

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM                                                                           30

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DETAILS30                                             30

LUCAS PARTS LISTING                                                                         31

INSTRUMENTS                                                                                       33

SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING CHANGES                                         33

SERIES III ENGINE – DISTINGUISHING FEATURES                        33

RECONDITIONED ENGINE NOTES                                                     33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL DATA

MANUFACTURER:  JOWETT CARS LTD.   MODELS:  JUPITER SA & SC

MANUFACTURED FROM:  1950 – 1954

Introductory Note

This document is the result of an attempt to combine all technical data relating to the Jowett Jupiter sport scar. Original data has been taken from the Auto Trader Service Data No. 208, dated August 26th. 1953. Some original information has been taken from the Maintenance Manual, published by Jowett Cars Limited.

All later information sourced from the Jupiter Owners Auto Club, Jowett Parts (NZ) and local experience. Every effort has been made to maintain accuracy of information. However, due to the Jowett Car Club of Australia Incorporated having no influence on this document nor the changes which may happen, responsibility cannot be accepted by the club for any errors and/or changes.

Vehicle Identification

Post-war Jowett vehicles have a Serial Number system which conveniently identifies the year of manufacture, the type of vehicle (Commercial, Passenger or Sports), the series of that model and the vehicle’s individual number. These numbers were located on Jupiter vehicles as follows:

Engine Number

          This is stamped on to a raised plinth which is located on the left hand side front face of the crankcase.

          Reconditioned engines have a riveted identification plate located on the rear top surface of the crankcase adjacent to the clutch housing and starter motor pinion.

Chassis & Body Numbers

          These are stamped on to a plate which is fastened to the right hand side front wing apron. It should be noted that there is also a chassis number stamped directly into the chassis frame at the radiator mount tower (early cars) or on the left hand bonnet catch bracket on the chassis front cross member.

Sample Serial Number Identification

          The sample Serial Number E0/SA/42R, describes a Jupiter vehicle which was manufactured in 1950, being a sports car of the first series. The components of this Serial Number are deciphered as follows:

                        E = 5    Being the first digit of the decade. ‘A’ = 1, ‘B = 2, ‘C’ = 3 and ‘D’ = 4.

                        0 = 0     Being the year in the decade.

                        S =       Sports car.

                        A =       First build series. ‘A’ = First series, ‘B’ = Second series.

                                    (Note – ‘B’ was not used in the case of the Jupiter)

                        42R =  The individual vehicle number.

          The above describes a right hand drive vehicle, if it had been left hand drive the Serial Number would have been E0/SAL/42R.

          The second series was identified by having ‘SC’ within the Serial Number and that model was described as the MK Ia. There was a third series, the R4 that was to have been introduced, but did not reach full production.

General Vehicle Data

Wheelbase                    93 in. (236.22 cm)                      Wheel Track – Front       51 in. (129.54 cm)

Wheel Track – Rear        49 in. (124.46 cm)                      Ground Clearance          8 in. (203.2 mm)

Weight (Dry)                  16 cwt. (812.85 kg)                    Tyre Size                       5.50 - 16, 4 ply

Tyre Pressure                26 psi. (179 kPa)                       Overall Length   168 in. (426.72 cm)

Overall Width                62 in. (157.48 cm)                      Overall Height               56 in. (142.24 cm)

Engine Performance Data

Number of Cylinders                              4

Bore x Stroke:                                       2.854 x 3.54 inches (72.5 x 90 mm)

Cubic Capacity:                         90.9 cu.in. (1486 cc)

RAC Rated Horse Power                        13.05

Max. BHP (kW) @ erpm             62.5 (46.6) @ 4500

Max Torque (lb.ft.) @ erpm                    84 @ 3000

Compression Ratio                                8 : 1

Compression Press @ 250 erpm            130 lbs/ins2  (896 kPa)

Gearing                                     17 mph per 1000 erpm in top gear

Fuel System

Note:  Before Engine No. E2/SA/657 2 - type 30VIG-5, from Engine No. E2/SA/657 2 - type 30VM  

                                                                                    30VIG-5                        30VM

Zenith Contract Sheet Number                                        C1245                          C1316

Carburettors, Jet Sizes:                                    

            Main                                                                     105                             120

            Compensating                                                        60                               65

            Pump Jet                                                               90                                –

            Progression                                                            –                              120

            Leak                                                                      70                                –

            Vent                                                                       –                               2.5

            Slow Running                                                         45                               45

            Choke                                                                    26                               27

            Needle Seat                                                           1.5 mm                       1.5 mm

            Needle Seating Washer                                          1 mm                           1 mm (Plus Deflector)

Fuel Pump (Scuttle Mount)                     SU Type L electric (before E1/SA/439)

Fuel Pump (Chassis Mount)                   SU Type PP36L electric (after E1/SA/439)

Fuel Pump Pressure (Type L)     0.75  –  1.0 psi. (5.2  –  6.9 kPa)

Fuel Pump Pressure (Type PP36L)         1.5 – 2 psi. (10.3 – 13.8 kPa)

Air Cleaner                                            Vokes Dry Type DX39868 (before E2/SA/590)

Air Cleaners                                          AC Dry Type 1579035 (after E2/SA/590)

Fuel Tank Capacity (SA) Model  10 gallons (45.5 litres)

Fuel Tank Capacity (SC) Model  8 gallons (36.4 litres)

Ignition System

Distributor Rotation                               Clockwise (when viewed from driven end)

Contact Breaker Gap                             0.010 – 0.012 in. (0.254 – 0.305 mm) DKY H4A type

                                                            0.014 – 0.016 in. (0.356 – 0.406 mm) DM2 type

High Tension Lead Lengths:                   No. 1    24 in. (610 mm) No. 2    27 in. (686 mm)

                                                            No. 3    29 in. (737 mm) No. 4    24 in. (610 mm)

                                                            Distributor to Coil                      14 in. (356 mm) All 20 strand

Advance Data:                                                              DKYH4A                       DM2

            Centrifugal (Crank Deg.)                     18  –  22 deg.              18  –  22 deg.

            Advance Starts (Crank rpm)                            460  –  800                   600  –  940

            Max. Advance at Crank rpm                                  2260                    1840  –  1960

Cam Angle (Closed Period)                                          49 ± 4 deg.                  60 ± 3 deg.

Contact Spring Tension                                        20  –  24 oz. (567 – 680 g)

Condenser Capacity                                                                     0.2 mf

Superseding Distributor Data

Distributor 40115, fitted to Jupiters prior to E2/SA/717, had the following advance curve:

                        9 – 11 deg. at 1500 distributor rpm (18 – 22 deg. at 3000 engine rpm)

                        5 – 7 deg. at 800 distributor rpm (10 – 14 deg. at 1600 engine rpm)

                        0 – 2 deg. at 400 distributor rpm (0 – 4 deg. at 800 engine rpm)

Distributor 40317, fitted to Jupiters after E2/SA/717, having the following advance curve:

                        9 – 11 deg. at 1300 distributor rpm (18 – 22 deg. at 2600 engine rpm)

                        3 – 6 deg. at 650 distributor rpm (6 – 12 deg. at 1300 engine rpm)

                        0.5 – 3.5 deg. at 500 distributor rpm (1 – 7 deg. at 1000 engine rpm)

                        No advance below 250 distributor rpm (500 engine rpm)

Distributor DVXH4A number 40318 (fitted to the R1 Jupiter) and also the distributor number 40571 have the same advance curve as the 40317 above. The 40571 was replaced by the 40735 which is now (July 1972) replaced by the still current 40795, having this advance curve:

                        9 – 11 deg. at 1200 distributor rpm (18 – 22 deg. at 2400 engine rpm)

                        5 – 7 deg. at 600 distributor rpm (10 – 14 deg. at 1200 engine rpm)

                        0 – 2 deg. at 350 distributor rpm (0 – 4 deg. at 700 engine rpm)

                        No advance below 225 distributor rpm (450 engine rpm)

Degrees and rpm are quoted at the distributor, and both should be doubled to arrive at the equivalent measured at the engine crankshaft, shown above in brackets.

Firing Point & Order                               TDC to 3 degrees after TDC,  1 - 4 - 2 - 3

Sparking Plugs:

Plug Type                                             Champion L10 S (or L87YC)

                                                            Bosch W8 AC (or W6 BC)

                                                            KLG F70 (Water Proof – WF 70)

                                                            AC 45F

                                                            NGK (Japanese) B5HS

Gap Setting                                          0.020 – 0.025 in. (0.508 – 0.635 mm)

Thread Diameter                                    0.55 in. (14.0 mm)

Reach                                                   0.5625 in. (14.29 mm)

Crankcase Data

Crankcase Material                                DTD 133 B aluminium alloy

Carb. Balance Pipe Protrusion               0.009 – 0.015 in. (0.229 – 0.381 mm)

Cylinder Liner Protrusion                        0.004  –  0.008 in. (0.102  –  0.203 mm) with solid shims only

Cylinder Liner Material                            Cast Iron (Vacrit)

Cylinder Liner Oversizes             + 0.010” (0.254 mm), + 0.020” (0.508 mm), + 0.030” (0.762 mm)

Cylinder Liner Bore (In Crankcase)          3.1880 – 3.1895 in. (80.975 – 81.013 mm)

Main Bearing Bore Diameter                   2.395 in. (60.833 mm)

Camshaft Bearing Bore Diameter      1.501  –  1.503 in. (38.1254  –  38.1762 mm)

Clutch Housing                                      Dedicated to crankcase set

Crankshaft & Connecting Rods

                                                                          Main Bearings                                    Crank Pins

                                                            No. 1                No. 2                No. 3

Diameter                                               2.25 in.             2.25 in.             2.25 in.             2 in.

Length                                                  1.25 in.             1.25 in.             1.391 in.            1 in.

Running Clearance:

Main Bearings                                       Nos. 1 & 2 – 0.000 – 0.002 in.*   No. 3 – 0.0005 – 0.0015 in.*

Crank Pins (Big Ends)                            0.000 – 0.0015 in.*

Crankshaft End Float                             Main Bearings: 0.003 – 0.004 in.             Big Ends: 0.004 – 0.008 in.

Journal Under Sizes                               0.005#, 0.010, 0.020 in.

Crankshaft Material                                EN 12° Steel (hardened journals after Javelin E0 PB 8902)

Depth of Hardness                                0.040 – 0.050 in. (1.02 – 1.27 mm)

Flywheel Spigot Diameter                      2.999 – 3.000 in. (76.175 – 76.20 mm)

Starter Ring Gear/Pinion                        111/9 (number of teeth)

Permissible Runout                               0.003 in. (0.0762 mm) At rear face of flywheel.

Connecting Rod Type                            Forged ‘H’ type

Connecting Rod Material                        EN 8 Steel

Big End Bearing Bore Diameter              2.1445 in. – 2.1450 in. (54.4576 – 54.483 mm)

(For Alternative Shells)                           Clean-up bore to 2.1460 in. – 2.1465 in. (54.508 – 54.521 mm)

Big End Bearing Bore Chamfer              0.125 in. (3.18 mm) at 45°

Small End Bearing Diameter                  0.8125  –  0.8132 in. (20.6375  –  20.6553 mm)

Connecting Rod Centres                        6.2044 in. ± 0.003 in. (157.592 mm ± 0.0762 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crankshaft Grinding Data (As Of 1998)

With respect to Jupiter Models SA and SC the main bearing and big end bearing journals can be ground to the following under sizes – 10, 20, 30 and 40 thou. The following grind specifications apply for the different types of bearing surface being used. It should be noted that, if a white metal rear main bearing set is used in conjunction with either copper/lead or ‘Alutin’ bearings at Nos. 1 & 2 main bearings, the grind tolerances immediately below apply to the rear main journal. The grind tolerances, for white metal bearings (original early type) are as follows:

            Main Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.2500”  –  2.2485” (57.150  –  57.112 mm)

            Big End Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.000”  –  1.9985” (50.800 –  50.762 mm)

Main Bearings:              First Grind         (- 0.010”)           2.240”  –  2.2385” (56.896  –  56.858 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           2.230”  –  2.2285” (56.642  –  56.604 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.040”)           2.210”  –  2.2085” (56.134  –  56.096 mm)

Big End Bearings:         First Grind         (- 0.010”)           1.990”  –  1.9885” (50.546  –  50.508 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           1.980”  –  1.9785” (50.292  –  50.254 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.040”)           1.960”  –  1.9585” (49.784  –  49.746 mm)

(Note: These tolerances apply to the early specification big end bearing surface material.)

Copper-Lead Bearings

It is possible that copper/lead type bearings can be obtained. Should this bearing surface material be used, then a different grind tolerance applies:

            Main Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.2505”  –  2.2500” (57.163  –  57.150 mm)

            Big End Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.000”  –  1.9995” (50.800  –  50.787 mm)

Main Bearings:              First Grind         (- 0.010”)           2.2405”  –  2.2400” (56.909  –  56.896 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           2.2305”  –  2.2300” (56.655  –  56.642 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           2.2205”  –  2.2200” (56.401  –  56.388 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           2.2105”  –  2.2100” (56.147  –  56.134 mm)

Big End Bearings:         First Grind         (- 0.010”)           1.9900”  –  1.9895” (50.546  – 50.533 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           1.9800”  –  1.9795” (50.292  –  50.279 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           1.9700”  –  1.9695” (50.038  –  50.025 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           1.9600”  –  1.9595” (49.784  –  49.771 mm)

(Note: When copper/lead bearing surface is used the crankshaft journals could wear prematurely.)

‘Alutin’ Bearings

It is also possible that “Alutin” type bearings can be obtained. Should this bearing surface material be used, then the following grind specification applies:

            Main Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.250”  –  2.2498” (57.150  –  57.145 mm)

            Big End Bearing Standard Size Specification 2.0000”  –  1.9998” (50.800  –  50.795 mm)

Main Bearings:              First Grind         (- 0.010”)           2.2400”  –  2.2398” (56.896  –  56.891 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           2.2300”  –  2.2298” (56.642  –  56.637 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           2.2200”  –  2.2198” (56.388  –  56.383 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           2.2100”  –  2.2098” (56.134  –  56.129 mm)

Big End Bearings:         First Grind         (- 0.010”)           1.9900”  –  1.9898” (50.546  –  50.541 mm)

                                    Second Grind    (- 0.020”)           1.9800”  –  1.9798” (50.292  –  50.287 mm)

                                    Third Grind        (- 0.030”)           1.9700”  –  1.9698” (50.038  –  50.033 mm)

                                    Fourth Grind      (- 0.040”)           1.9600”  –  1.9598” (49.784  –  49.779 mm)

Special Notes For Grinding Crankshafts

When grinding the crankshaft at main and big end bearing journals, particular care should be taken to ensure that a suitable radius (0.100” [2.54 mm]) is ground at the journal fillets. Total ovality and taper of each journal should not exceed 0.002” (0.0508 mm). At the journals there must be a high surface finish, with a maximum surface roughness of 12 micro inch.

The spigot end of the crankshaft, where rear main oil seal runs, MUST NOT BE GROUND. This is the spigot for flywheel location.

Laystall Crankshaft (Machined Oval Web) Special Note

Certain precautions are necessary when nitriding Laystall oval-web crankshafts. This note has been taken from a letter from Laystall Engineering Co. Ltd., London in 1970, following a query from a club member who had a shaft reground to within limits specified and then nitrided. Two main bearings were outside limits, and the crankshaft was too stiff to turn after assembly.

“.  .  .  We (Laystalls) normally nitride these shafts for 50 hours, giving a depth of hardness of 0.012”  –  0.016”, the maximum hardness is down to approximately 0.006”  –  0.008” (0.152  –  0.203 mm) and then gradually tapers away . . . . (and) there is a slight build up of approximately 0.0005” (0.0127 mm). it is advisable to grind both before and after nitriding, due to possible distortion that can take place when the stresses in the steel are released during nitriding, leaving approximately 0.003”  –  0.005” (0.0762  –  0.127 mm) on diameter for this operation.”

Note: A photocopy of these pages should be handed to whoever is grinding the crankshaft.

Piston Data

Material                                                 HG .413 Aluminium silicon die casting

Nominal Diameter                                  2.8542 – 208534 in. (72.497 – 72.476 mm) at gudgeon pin c/l

Clearance (Skirt)                                    0.0015 in. (0.0381 mm)

Over Sizes available                              0.010, 0.020, 0.030, 0.040 in.

Weight c/w Rings, Pin & Circlips              13.75 oz. (389.8 grammes)

Gudgeon Pin:

Material                                                 S.14 Steel

Diameter                                               0.8125 in. (20.64 mm)

Fit in Piston                                          0.000  –  0.0004 in. (0.000  –  0.01016 mm) (Clearance)

Fit in Connecting Rod (Small End)          0.000  –  0.0007 in. (0.000  –  0.01778 mm) (Clearance)

Compression Height                              1.555 in. (39.5 mm)

Piston Rings:                                                    Compression                           Oil Control

Number of Rings                                                           2                                          1

Ring Gap in Cylinder                                          0.007 – 0.015 in.                        0.007 – 0.015 in.

                                                                        (0.178 – 0.381 mm)                    (0.178 – 0.381 mm)

Side Clearance in Grooves                                 0.0015 – 0.002 in.                      0.0015 – 0.002 in.

                                                                        (0.038 – 0.051 mm)                    (0.038 – 0.051 mm)

Width of Rings                                                  0.156 in. (3.96 mm)                    0.156 in. (3.96 mm)

Camshaft Data

Camshaft Material                                 EN 32B Steel or cast iron

Bearing Journal Diameter                       1.50 in. (38.10 mm)

Bearing Journal Length                          1.156 in. (29.362 mm)

Bearing Clearance                                 0.001 – 0.003 in. (0.025 – 0.076 mm)

Wear Limit on Journals                          0.002 – 0.003 in. (0.051 – 0.076 mm)

Overall Height of Cam – Tip to Base       1.266 in. (32.156 mm)

Amount of Lift                                       0.224 in. (5.69 mm)

Valve Timing                                         Inlet opens – 12º BTDC, inlet closes – 53º ABDC

                                                            Exhaust opens – 50º BBDC, exhaust closes – 15º ATDC

Camshaft End Float                              With engine stopped. To adjust – screw adjusting screw in to light contact with the camshaft, then back off one eighth of a turn and tighten lock nut while holding adjusting screw in set position.

Camshaft Drive                                     Endless Duplex chain

Timing Chain Pitch                                 0.375 in. (Renold Duplex Chain)

Timing Chain Number of pitches             56 (Endless Chain – Renold)

Number of Teeth Chain Wheels:

Crankshaft                                            21

Camshaft                                              42

Dimension Between Wheel Centres   4.413 – 4.415 in. (112.09 – 112.14 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valve & Valve Spring Data

                                                                        Inlet                                         Exhaust

Head Diameter                                      1.4375 in. (36.51 mm)                1.21875 in. (32.56 mm)

Stem Diameter                                      0.3125 in. (7.94 mm)                  0.3125 in. (7.94 mm)

Face Angle                                                       30º                                           45º

Valve Material:

Exhaust                                    XB Austentic steel

Inlet                                          Silicon chrome steel

Valve Guide Material                              Close grain cast iron

Valve Guide Protrusion                          0.6875 in. (17.5 mm) above cylinder head outer surface

Tappet Clearance (Engine Cold)             0.003 in. (0.0762 mm)    0.006 in. (0.1524 mm)

Valve Springs                                                   Inner                                        Outer

Free Length                                           1.935 in. (49.15 mm)                  2.022 in. (51.36 mm)

Fitted Length                                         1.455 in. (36.96 mm)                  1.468 in. (37.29 mm)

Static Load                                              58 lb. (25.9 kg)                        71 lb. (31.6 kg)

External Diameter                                  0.997 in. (25.32 mm)                  1.378 in. (35.00 mm)

Internal Diameter                                   0.753 in. (19.13 mm)                  1.0588 in. (26.89 mm)

Wire Diameter                                                10.5 swg                                                8 swg

Engine Lubrication Data

Lubrication System Pressure                  50 – 60 psi. (345 – 414 kPa) at 2000 erpm before E1/PC/15098

                                                            65 – 70 psi. (448 – 483 kPa) at 2000 erpm after E1/PC/15098

Ratio of Pump Drive                              Half engine speed

Pump Capacity                                     3 gal. (13.64 litres) at 4000 erpm

Pump Internal Gears:

            Number of Teeth                       10

            Pitch Circle                               1.079 in. (27.407 mm)

            Gear Bore Diameter                   0.5002 – 0.4997 in. (12.705 – 12.692 mm)

            Gear Overall Diameter                1.278 – 1.279 in. (32.461 – 32.487 mm)

Clearance, Gears to Cover                     0.004 in. (0.102 mm) Including Gasket

Balance Valve Opens at                         7 psi. (48.26 kPa) 

Relief Valve                                          Early Engines Non-adjustable    SIII Engines Adjustable

Relief Valve Spring Length                     2.0 in. (50.8 mm) – Before E1/PC/15098

Relief Valve Spring Length                     1.75 in. (44.45 mm) – After E1/PC/15098

Spring Load at 1.1875” (30.162 mm)       9 lbs. (4.08 kg) – Before E1/PC/15098

Spring Load at 1.1875”                          10 lbs. (4.54 kg) – After E1/PC/15098

Spring Rate                                           11.08 lbs. per inch (1.978 kg. per cm) – Before E1/PC/15098

Spring Rate                                           19.78 lbs. per inch (3.20 kg. per cm) – After E1/PC/15098

Oil Pressure Switch                               Breaks contact at 8 psi (55.2 kPa)

Sump Capacity                                     9 pints (5.11 litres) – Less oil cooler

Sump Capacity                                     10 pints (5.7 litres) – Includes oil cooler

Engine Cooling System

Water Pump Capacity                            7.5 gallons (34.1 litres) per minute at 2100 pump rpm

Drive Belt                                              B42

Radiator Type                                       4 Row fin and tube

Radiator Dimensions                             17.812 in. (452 mm) wide x 18.75 in. (476 mm) deep

Capacity of System                               2 gallons (9.1 litres)

Capacity of Heater                                1 pint (0.57 litre)

Corrosion Inhibitorã                               Tectalloy Xtreme Gold – 1 litre makes 15 litres coolant

                                                            (AS 2108-1977)

Antifreezeã                                            Castrol Anti Freeze/Anti Boil 50% soft water mix (AS2108-84)

Thermostat Opens at                          167 ºFahrenheit (75 ºC)

ã   Cooling system should be drained, flushed and filled with fresh mix of corrosion inhibitor or antifreeze at two year intervals. Top-up coolant should be thoroughly pre-mixed as indicated above.

Engine Bolt & Nut Torque Data

Description                                          Bolt/Stud Size  Specified Torque

Cylinder Head Nut No. 1                             0.375 in.                              28 lb.ft.*

Cylinder Head Nuts (Remainder)      0.375 in.                               37.5 lb.ft.**

Big End Bolts                                            0.375 in                                35 lb.ft.

Flywheel Bolts                                            0.4375 in.                             60 lb.ft

Crankcase Through Bolts                            0.5625 in.                             75 lb.ft.

                        * Short thread into oil gallery, drilled stud.

                        ** For cylinder liners on solid copper shims.

Cylinder Head Nuts         Clarification of cylinder head nut torque – in 1963 Jowett Engineering were attaching labels to their reconditioned Jupiter engines drawing attention to the revised cylinder head nut torque wrench setting:

                                      “.  .  . Cylinder head torque wrench setting now reduced to 450 inch-lbs.” This figure of 37.5 lb.ft. in applying to ‘O’ ring liner engines is also relevant to the present practice of using copper liner seals.

Clutch

Manufacturer                                         Borg & Beck

Type                                                     7¼ AS

Friction Disc

External Diameter                                  7.25 in. (184 mm)

Internal Diameter                                   5.00 in. (127 mm)

Lining Material Thickness                       0.125 in. (3.2 mm)

Lining Material                                       Ferodo woven yarn (now superseded)

Drive Springs                                        3 – blue

Overrun Springs                                    3 – green

Pressure Plate Assembly

Release Lever Setting                            1.665 in. (42.29 mm) – Tip of lever above flywheel face

Maximum Variation in Height                  1.655 – 1.665 in. (42.037 – 42.29 mm) with bias stressed to the

                                                            top limit rather than the bottom

Pressure Springs                                   6 – light blue (145 – 155 lbs.) (65.8 – 70.3 kg)

Gearbox

Speeds                                     4 & reverse

Synchronisers                                       2nd. 3rd. 4th. speeds

Final Gear Ratios:                                  First – 16.25:1, Second – 9.90:1, Third – 6.25:1, Fourth – 4.56:1,

                                                            Reverse – 16.25 : 1

Crown Wheel/Pinion Teeth                      41/9 (rear axle)

Oil Capacity                                          1 pint (0.57 litre)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Speed Chart

In Speed Four = 1.7 mph per 100 engine rpm

In Speed Four = 17 mph per 1000 engine rpm

 

ERPM

MPH

KPH

ERPM

MPH

KPH

800

13.6

21.9

3500

59.5

95.7

900

15.3

24.6

3600

61.2

98.5

1000

17.0

27.4

3700

62.9

101.2

1100

18.7

30.1

3800

64.6

104.0

1200

20.4

32.8

3900

66.3

106.7

1300

22.1

35.6

4000

68.0

109.4

1400

23.8

38.3

4100

69.7

112.2

1500

25.5

41.0

4200

71.4

114.9

1600

27.2

43.8

4300

73.1

117.6

1700

28.9

46.5

4400

74.8

120.4

1800

30.6

49.2

4500

76.5

123.1

1900

32.3

52.0

4600

78.2

125.5

2000

34.0

54.7

4700

79.9

128.6

2100

35.7

57.5

4800

81.6

131.3

2200

37.4

60.2

4900

83.3

134.1

2300

39.1

62.9

5000

85.0

136.8

2400

40.8

65.7

5100

86.7

139.5

2500

42.5

68.4

5200

88.4

142.3

2600

44.2

71.1

5300

90.1

145.0

2700

45.9

73.9

5400

91.8

147.7

2800

47.6

76.6

5500

93.5

150.5

2900

49.3

79.3

5600

95.2

153.2

3000

51.0

82.1

5700

96.9

155.9

3100

52.7

84.8

5800

98.6

158.7

3200

54.4

87.5

5900

100.3

161.4

3300

56.1

90.3

6000

102.0

164.1

3400

57.8

93.0

 

 

 

 

Propellor Shaft

Type and Make of Joints                                   Layrub 55 x 1.125 (1 off), Hardy Spicer (2 off)

Total Number of Joints                                      3

Maximum Longitudinal Travel                             0.563 in. (14.29 mm)

Outside Diameter of Shaft                                 2 in. (50.8 mm)

Rear Axle

Manufacturer                                                     Salisbury

Type                                                                 3HA Hypoid bevel drive

Crown Wheel/Pinion Teeth                                  41/9

Ratio                                                                4.555 : 1

Axle Shaft End Float                                         0.006 – 0.008 in. (0.152 – 0.203 mm)

Crown Wheel/Pinion Backlash                            0.004 in. (0.102 mm) Minimum

Differential Side Bearings (2)                             Timken 24788/4 and 24721/4

Pinion Bearing (Front)                                        Timken 02872/4

Pinion Bearing (Rear)                                         Timken 315931–3150/4

Pinion Bearing Pre-load                                     8 – 12 lb.ins. (9.2 – 13.8 kg.cm.)

Drive Gear Pre-load Shim Allowance                  0.008 in. (0.203 mm)

Drive Gear Bolts – Torque                                  40 – 50 lb.ft. (5.51 – 6.9 kg.m.)

Oil Capacity                                                      2.25 pints (1.57 litres) SAE 90 Hypoid Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Suspension

Type                                                     Unequal Arm Transverse Link

Length Top Link                                     7.75”

Length Bottom Link (Spring Arm)            14.94”

King Pin Inclination                                10°

King Pin Offset                                     0.75”

Total Wheel Movement                          6.375”

Normal Load to Rebound                       1.875”

Normal Load to Bump                           4.50”

Normal Wheel Camber                           0°

Camber at Rebound                              1 – ½°

Negative. Camber at Bump                    1 – ½° Negative

Caster Angle                                         0°

Torsion Bar Spring Diameter                  0.880”

Effective length                                     36.25”

Torsion Bar Material                               Silicone-Manganese Spring Steel

Normal Load on Spring .Arm                  672 lbs.

Stress in Torsion Bar at this Load           33.5 tons per square inch

Stress at Full Bump                               55.9 tons per square inch

Wheel Deflection at Normal Load           7”

Spring Periodicity at Normal Load          71 cycles per minute

Rear Suspension

Spring Arm Length                                13.625”

Size of Torsion Bar                                As for Front Suspension

Total Wheel Movement                          7.25”

Normal Load to Re bound                      3”

Normal Load to Bump                           4.25”

Normal Load on Spring Arm                   712 Lbs.

Stress in Torsion Bar at this Load           32.8 tons per square inch

Stress in Torsion Bar at Full Bump         55.5 tons per square inch

Wheel Deflection at Normal Load           6.5”.

Spring Periodicity at Noma1 Load          73 cycles per minute

Shock Absorbers

Type                                                     Woodhead Monroe, 1” diameter

Front:

Closed Length                                       8”

Extended Length                                   11.5”

Rear:

Closed Length                                       11.75”

Extended Length                                   19”.

Steering System

Castor Angle*                                       

Camber Angle*                                      0º

King Pin Inclination**                             10º

Front Wheel Tracking                             Parallel to 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) toe-out

Chassis Height from Ground                  8.25 in. (209.55 mm) Measured at front spring arm mounting

Number of Teeth on Rack                      20

Number of Teeth on Pinion                    6

Vehicle Turning Circle                            31 ft. (9.45 metres)

Number of Turns, Lock to Lock              2¾

                        * Castor and camber measured with spring arm horizontal.

                        ** King pins offset 0.8125 in. (20.64 mm)

 

 

 

Braking System

Manufacturer                                         Girling

Before E0/PB/10594 (Jupiter Chassis No. Not Known):

Type – Front                                         Hydraulic, with single hydraulic expander unit

Type – Rear                                          Mechanical, with cable, compensator and rod actuation

Drum Diameter                                      9 in. (228.6 mm)

Drum Material                                        Malleable iron

Lining Length                                        7.3125 in. (185.74 mm)

Lining Width (Front)                               1.5 in. (38.1 mm)

Lining Width (Rear)                                1.25 in. (31.75 mm)

Friction Lining Area                                88 in2. (567.74 cm2)

Lining Thickness                                    0.1875 in. (4.76 mm)

Number of Rivets Per Shoe                   10

After E0/PB/10594(Jupiter Chassis No. Not Known):

Type – Front                                         Full hydraulic, 2 leading shoe

Type – Rear                                          Full hydraulic, fully floating incorporating hand brake actuator

Drum Material                                        Malleable iron

Lining Length                                        8.75 in. (222.25 mm)

Lining Width                                          1.75 in. (44.45 mm)

Friction Lining Area                                123 in2. (793.55 cm2)

Lining Thickness                                    0.1875 in. (4.76 mm)

Number of Rivets Per Shoe                   10

Wheel Cylinder Diameter (Front)             0.875 in. (22.23 mm)

Wheel Cylinder Diameter (Rear)        0.875 in. (22.23 mm)

Braking Effort (Front)                             65%

Braking Effort (Rear)                              35%

Brake Pedal Ratio                                  6 : 1

Brake Retardation at 30 mph (One up):

                                                            Pedal Pressure              Stopping Distance

                                                            25 lbs. (11.3 kg)                        130 ft. (39.6 metres)

                                                            50 lbs. (22.7 kg)                        59 ft. (18 metres)

                                                            75 lbs. (34 kg)               43 ft. (13.1 metres)

                                                            100 lbs. (45.4 kg)        39 ft. (11.9 metres)                

Brake Fluid (For Both Types)                  Castrol crimson brake fluid (authentic), Castrol Ultra-Stop

                                                            Colour – Amber. AS1960-1983 Grade 3.

                                                            Ford spec. ESW-FM6C-2, Leyland HBF-6

Brake Fluid Capacity                              1 pint (0.57 litre)

Wheels And Tyres

Type of Wheel                                       Steel disc (with ventilation holes)

Wheel Manufacturer                               Dunlop

Wheel Size                                            3.00 x 16

Tyre Size                                               5.50 – 16 4 Ply

Tyre Pressure (Front)                             Normal – 24 psi. (166 kPa)

Tyre Pressure (Rear)                          Normal – 26 psi. (180 kPa)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical System

Manufacturer                                                                      Lucas

Component Summary:                           Model No.                                            Part No.

Battery – MK 1                                      2 – 6 volt 3LTW 11E                                   –

Battery – MK 1A                                    1 – 12 volt GTW 9A/2                                  –

Dynamo                                                C45 PV4                                                 22438

Starter Motor                                         M 35 G                                                   25025

Solenoid Starter Switch                         ST 950                                                    76411

Ign. & Lighting Switch – MK 1                PLC 6                                                     34067

Ign. & Lighting Switch – MK 1A              PRS 3                                                     31270

Control Box – Early                               RF 95                                                     37076

Control Box – Later                               RB 106                                                   37139

Distributor – Early                                 DKY H4A                                                40115

Distributor – Later                                  DM2                             40317, 40318, 40571, 40735, 40795

Ignition Coil                                           B 12                                                       45012

Headlamp – RHD                                  PF 770 MK II                                           51121

Headlamp – LHD                                   PF 770 MK II                                           51121A

Side Lamp                                            489                                                         32139

Tail & Stop Lamp                                  488                                                         53178

Number Plate Lamp                               487-1                                                      53093

Trafficator                                             8F 40 N                                                   54041

Trafficator Switch (Smiths)                         –                                                            –

Trafficator Switch (Trico)                            –                                                        031046

Screen Wiper – Early                             CR 4                                                       75088

Screen Wiper – Later                             CRT 14                                                   75151

Horn – Low Note (Early)                         WT 614                                                   69011

Horn – High Note (Early)                        WT 614                                                   69012

Horn – Low Note (Later)                         WT 29                                                   690798

Horn – High Note (Later)                        WT 29                                                   690799

Horn Relay                                            SB 40                                                   33116B

Cigar Lighter (Smiths)                                –                                                      SK40503/10

 

Bulbs:                                                   Voltage            Wattage                        Cap

Headlamps                                               12                    48/48                         Pre-focus

Side & Number Plate Lamps                      12                        6                           MCS

Tail & Stop Lamps                                     12                     6/24                          SBC (Off-Set Bayonet)

Panel & Warning Lamps                             12                      2.4                           MCS

Trafficators                                               12                        3                           Festoon (Lucas 256)

Fuses                                                   3 x 25 amp

Wiring Harness                                      Standard Lucas colour codes

Electrical Component Details

Battery:

            Voltage                                    12 volts (2 x 6 Volt)

            Earth Terminal                        Positive

            Number of Plates/Cell                        9

Capacity                                  51 ampere hours at 10 hour rate

Height                                      8 in. (203 mm)

Width                                       6.75 in. (172 mm)

Length                                     12.5 in. (318 mm)

Starter Motor:

            Lock Torque                              9.3 lb. ft.

            Lock Voltage                             7.9 volts

            Lock Current Draw                     335 amps

            Brush Spring Tension                32 – 40 oz. (907 – 1134 g)

            Number of Pinion Teeth 9

            Cranking Ratio               12 : 3

Dynamo:

            Maximum Output                       17 amps at 13.5 volts

Cut-in Speed                             1050 – 1200 rpm at 13 volts

Field Resistance                        6.1 Ohms

Brush Spring Tension                22 – 25 oz. (624 – 709 g)

            Direction of Rotation                 Clockwise (commutator end)

Control Box Electrical Settings               10º C (50º F)   16.1 – 16.7 volts

                                                            20º C (68º F)   15.8 – 16.4 volts

                                                            30º C (86º F)   15.6 – 16.2 volts

                                                            40º C (104º F) 15.3 – 15.9 volts

Horn Current Drain                                 12 – 15 amps

Wiper Motor Current Drain                      2 – 3 amps

Lucas Parts Listing

Set out below is a listing of the Lucas part numbers for components manufactured by Lucas and installed in Jowett Jupiter motor cars from 1951-54. It would be a good idea to make a copy of these pages and take them with you to swap meets etc. so that Lucas parts, if still in their boxes, can be easily identified. Those items marked with an asterisk are Lucas components that have been superseded since Jowett Jupiters were in production.

                        Part Description                                   Production Dates         Lucas Part Number

General

                        Ammeter                                               1951/2                                      031214

                        Ammeter (Plate Fixing)                          1951/2                                      36135A

                        Ammeter (Clamp Fixing)                        1951/4                                      36155A

                        Battery (Two off - 6 Volt                                    1951/2                                      SLG11E

                        Battery                                                  1953/4                                      GT9A

                        Fuse Box                                              1952/4                                      033240

                        Coil - Ignition                                         1951/4                                      45012A/D*

                        Control Box                                          1951                                         37065E

                        Control Box                                          1952                                         37076E*

                        Control Box                                          1952/4                                      37139D*

Distributor       

                        Ignition Distributor                                 1951/2                                      40115H

                        Ignition Distributor (Type DM2)   1953/4                                                  40317A*

                        Ignition Distributor (Racing)                    1953/4                                      40318A/B

                        Distributor Rotor Arm                            1951/4                                      400051

                        Brush & Spring                                      1951/4                                      418856

                        Contact Set                                           1951/4                                      416617

                        Condenser                                            1951/4                                      418654

Generator        

                        Generator Assembly                              1951/4                                      22436A*

                        Generator Brushes                                 1951/4                                      238061

                        Brush Tension Spring                            1951/4                                      238062

                        Cover Band                                           1951/4                                      227015

                        Commutator End bracket                       1951/4                                      23887

                        Commutator End Bush                          1951/4                                      238567

                        Oiler                                                     1951/4                                      238367

                        Drive End Bearing                                 1951/4                                      189308

                        Drive End Bracket                                 1951/4                                      237119

                        Nut - Shaft                                            1951/4                                      180620

                        Armature Assembly                               1951/4                                      238833

                        Field Coil                                              1951/4                                      238820

                        Sundry Parts (Set)                                 1951/4                                      239024

Starter Motor   

                        Starter Motor Assembly                         1951/4                                      25025A/D

                        Starter Motor Brushes                            1951/4                                      251187

                        Pinion & Sleeve Assembly                     1951/4                                      250849

                        Main Drive Spring                                  1951/4                                      250404

                        Starter Motor Solenoid                          1951/4                                      76411D*

Horns              

                        Horn Assembly (Low Tone)                    1951/4                                      69011F*

                        Horn Assembly (High Tone)                   1951/4                                      69012E*

                        Horn Button                                          1951/52                         32764D

                        Horn Button (Later)                                1952/4                                      32877A

                        Horn Slip Ring                                       1951/2                                      38252A

                        Horn Slip Ring (Later)                            1952/4                                      38258A

                        Relay – Horns                                       1951/4                                      33116B*

                        Part Description                                   Production Dates         Lucas Part Number

Lamps 

                        Head (RHD Dip Left)                             1951                                         50825A

                        Head (RHD Dip Left)                             1952/4                                      51065A

                        Head (RHD Export Dip Left)                  1951                                         50825A

                        Head (RHD Export Dip Left)                  1952/4                                      51065A

                        Rear Number Plate                                1951                                         052410D

                        Rear Number Plate                                1951/4                                      53093E

                        Front Parking                                        1951                                         052558

                        Front Parking                                        1951/4                                      52139B

                        Rear Parking/Brake                                1951                                         052626

                        Rear Parking/Brake                                1951/2                                      53178D

                        Rear Parking/Brake (Later)                      1952/4                                      53204B*

                        Panel Light Bulb Holder                         1951/4                                      39020B

Switches

                        Headlamp Dip                                       1951/4                                      31284A

                        Fog Lamp                                             1951/4                                      31201B

                        Knob - Fog Lamp                                  1951/2                                      316288*

                        Knob - Fog Lamp (Later)                        1952/4                                      317303*

                        Heater                                                   1951/4                                      31201B

                        Knob - Heater                                        1951/2                                      316225*

                        Knob - Heater (Later)                             1954/4                                      316244*

                        Instrument Lights                                   1951/4                                      31201B

                        Knob - Instrument Lights                        1951/2                                      316227*

                        Knob - Instrument lights (Later)               1952/4                                      317501*

                        Windshield Wiper                                  1951/4                                      31201B

                        Knob - Windshield Wiper                       1951/2                                      316226*

                        Knob - Windshield Wiper (Later)             1952/4                                      317502*

                        Trafficators                                           1951/4                                      031046

                        Ignition & Lighting                                 1951/3                                      34067A*

                        Ignition & Lighting (Later)                       1953/4                                      31270A

                        Knob - Ignition & Lighting                      1951/4                                      316285

                        Starter Motor                                         1951/3                                      31289A*

                        Starter Motor (Later)                              1953/4                                      31071A*

                        Brake Light                                            1951/4                                      31281B

                        Brake Light Switch Spring                      1951/4                                      315723*

                        Cigar Lighter                                         1951/4                                      SK40503/10

                                                                                                                                    (Smiths Ind. Part. No.)

Warning Lights

                        C/W Red Glass                                     1951/4                                      38013B*

                        C/W Green Glass                                   1951/4                                      38042A*

                        C/W Blue Glass                                     1951/4                                      38081A*

Windshield Wiper Components

                        Motor Assembly                                                1951                                         75075K*

                        Motor Assembly                                                1952                                         75088M*

                        Motor Assembly (Later)                         1952/4                                      75151A

                        Wheel box Assembly                             1951/4                                      72590AK

                        Crosshead & Rack Assy. (44")               1951/4                                      736307

                        Outer Casing (Motor - W/box)                1951/4                                      739832*

                        Outer Casing (W/box - W/box)               1951/4                                      739832*

                        Outer Casing (End Tube)                        1951/4                                      740031

                        Grommet (Wheel box Shaft)                   1952/4                                      734697

                        Arm Assembly (RH)                               1951/4                                      737660*

                        Arm Assembly (LH)                               1951/4                                      737661*

                        Blade                                                    1951/2                                      737516*

                        Blade                                                    1953/4                                      737681

            Overdrive Equipment

                        Relay                                                    1953/4                                      33094A

                        Switch (Gear Lever)                               1953/4                                      31077A*

                        Solenoid (Overdrive Unit)                       1953/4                                      76500A*

 

 

 

 

Instruments

Temperature Gauge                               Smiths, X70971/2

Engine Oil Press./Temp.                        Smiths, X76634/1

Fuel Gauge                                           Smiths,

Rev-counter                                          Smiths, X76490 2:1

Speedometer                                        Smiths, X70802/9

Ammeter                                               Lucas, 36135A

Clock                                                    Smiths,

Summary Of Engineering Changes

Change Description                                                                                             Engine No.

Revised cylinder head gasket support.                                                                  E1/SA/270

Revised throttle rod clamp.                                                                                   E1/SA/270

Petrol pump mounting changed from scuttle to chassis amidships.                        E1/SA/439

Petrol pump changed from Type L to Type PP36L.                                                E1/SA/439

Camshaft drive sprocket changed to vernier adjustment.                                        E1/SA/481

Revised engine oil filler tube (shortened).                                                              E1/SA/504

Three-way petrol tap deleted.                                                                                E1/SA/504

Improved waterproof plug lead connections.                                                         E1/SA/520

Waterproof rubber cover introduced on petrol pump.                                             E1/SA/520

Fan shaft taper increased (fan & shaft interchangeable as an assembly).                E2/SA/575

Air cleaner changed from Vokes (scuttle mount) to AC (carburettor mount).             E2/SA/590

Oil cooler mounted on engine (replaced chassis mounted oil cooler).                      E2/SA/631

Left Hand Drive Break-in Point                                                                              E2/SAL/594

Carburettor type changed from 30VIG 5 to 30VM.                                                  E2/SA/657

First gear locking plunger (spring added), new mainshaft, synchro & sleeve.           E2/SA/657

Sludge release drilling in connecting rod cap deleted.                                            E2/SA/692

Distributor changed from DKYH4A to DM2 (not interchangeable).                           E2/SA/717

Steering column universal joint changed to Hardy Spicer.                                       E2/SA/730

Rubber bushed front suspension introduced.                                                         E2/SA/865

Series III basic engine introduced.                                                                        E2/SA/882

Cross bracing between scuttle and chassis.                                                           E2/SA/940

Crankshaft tolerance tightened (new shaft and connecting rods).                            E2/SC/942

Steering rack housing mounting changed from spigot to lugs.                                E2/SC/942

Engine oil pump – adjustable relief valve added.                                                   E2/SC/945

Camshaft adjustable thrust pad added.                                                                 E2/SC/957

Series III Engine – Distinguishing Features

1.   Stiffer crankcase and enlarged oil ways to improve oil flow to main and big end bearings. Crankcase can be identified by ‘3’ stamped on upper front face of RHS casing. Also internal cross webbing to stiffen main bearing webs. Enlarged area above longitudinal oil galleries. Final crankcases had rear cylinder head studs screwed through coolant inlet ports.

2.   Large radii crankshaft with or without lightening holes.

3.   Adjustable camshaft thrust pad.

4.   No splash protection plate on cylinder head (which necessitated the fitting of the latest sparking plug water proofing modifications). The combustion chamber was polished and slightly modified in shape.

5.   Improved engine oil pump, upper housing changed to lower the pump body closer to oil level. Oil pump now featured relief valve venting to suction side of pump. Relief valve adjustable. Delivery pipe enlarged.

6.   The fitting of an improved type rear timing cover with larger oil cooler banjo fittings.

Reconditioned Engine Notes

Jowett Engineering advised in 1960 that, if the engine number is prefixed with the letter ‘R’, it indicates a factory replacement unit. In order to clarify the position regarding replacement engines, it can be said that any engine bearing a number later than ‘R’ 10,000, will be the equivalent of a Series III engine. The following shows reconditioning practice since Series III engines were introduced.

1.   In the instance where a pre-Series III crankcase is used, machined work is carried out in a number of places on the crankcase to improve the flow of oil to the main bearings, and as a consequence, to the big end bearings. The cylinder head stud holes in the crankcase are counter bored and the crankcase machined and fitted with new type oil gallery plugs. By these means most of the benefits of the Series III crankcase are obtained.

2.   Nothing earlier than a Series III crankshaft is fitted, in fact all present engines are fitted with an improved shaft i.e. Blacksided or Oval-Web.

3.   All reconditioned engines are fitted with the adjustable camshaft thrust peg.

4.   Cylinder head combustion chambers are being polished and modified.

5.   Improved engine oil pump base with adjustable relief valve features. In many cases the pump with extended body is fitted. All pumps are tested to a higher standard than was originally used in production of Series III engines.

6.   All reconditioned engines have the improved rear timing case cover fitted.

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