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Jensen 541 User Manual

Jensen 541
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Jensen 541 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJensen
Model541
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls

Diagram illustrating the various instruments and controls of the Jensen 541 car.

Starting Up and General Running Hints

Care and Maintenance

Oil Pressure

Monitoring oil pressure readings for correct engine lubrication system operation.

Rear Axle Lubrication

Lubricating the rear axle and recommended oil types for Hypoid Bevel axle.

Gearbox Lubrication

Gearbox lubrication and oil capacity, including details for overdrive fitted vehicles.

Recommended Lubricants for Jensen '541'

Adjustments

Sparking Plugs

Procedure for cleaning and resetting sparking plugs and checking carburetters.

Lubrication Chart

Lubrication Chart

Detailed chart outlining lubrication points and intervals for the car's components.

Electrical Equipment

Battery

Details on the 12-volt battery type, location, and essential maintenance precautions.

Brakes

Adjustment (Rear Brakes)

Procedure for adjusting rear brake shoes for optimal clearance and performance.

Bleeding the Brakes

Steps for bleeding air from the hydraulic brake system to ensure proper function.

Front Suspension

Alignment of Front Wheels

Importance and procedure for aligning front wheels for tyre life and steering.

Adjusting Front Wheel Bearings

Guidance on adjusting front wheel bearings for play and correct clearance.

Care of Tyres

Tyre Pressures

Correct tyre pressures for normal and high-speed driving conditions.

Transmission

Clutch

Details on the clutch type, its friction area, and clearance adjustment.

Gearbox

Information on gearbox speeds, ratios, oil capacity, and overdrive.

Fuel System

Fuel Pump

Information about the AC mechanical fuel pump and maintenance of the strainer gauze.

Carburetters

Carburetter Pistons

Troubleshooting and adjusting carburetter pistons for smooth engine running.

Slow Running

Adjusting carburetters for correct idling speed and mixture settings.

Engine

Ignition Timing

Steps for resetting ignition timing using distributor, points, and micrometer.

Lubrication

Details on engine oil pressure lubrication system, feeds, and capacity.

Cooling

Information on the cooling system, centrifugal pump, thermostat, and pressurisation.

ENGINE FAULT FINDING CHART

Engine

Engine Misfires

Common causes and checks for engine misfiring problems.

Engine Starts and Stops

Troubleshooting steps when the engine starts and then immediately stops.

Engine Does Not Give Full Power

Causes and checks for reduced engine power output.

Engine Knocks

Identifying causes of engine knocking, such as timing, carbon, or bearings.

Steering