Your running in period is now complete and your service intervals are as per the factory instruction for your
model.
Note: When tightening the nuts for the polished cam covers, do not overtighten, use 4 ft-lb torque max.
Remember Jaguar engines suffer on short journeys. Most engine wear and damage occurs within the first 10
miles before the oil & components are at full working temperature. Keep regular checks on cooling system
condition, ignition, timing and carb mixture.
14 Road Preparation
IMPORTANT:
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL FLUIDS HAVE BEEN ADDED AND ARE AT THEIR CORRECT
LEVELS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE CAR. THESE INCLUDE BRAKE & CLUTCH
FLUID, ENGINE OIL, GEARBOX OIL, FINAL DRIVE OIL, ENGINE COOLANT WITH
APPROPRIATE ANTI FREEZE/INHIBITOR
14.1 Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment should be checked and set on all four wheels by a garage with the necessary equipment to
do so. The rear wheels should be set parallel and the front wheels to 1/16” toe in, on professional equipment
the measurement is between 12 and 24 minutes
14.2 Suspension Setting
The front and rear spring supports can be set to give a ride height to suit the owner’s preference. A good
starting point is to set them as per figure 23.
All six shock absorbers can be adjusted for damping rate and the settings are a matter of preference for the
driver regarding the balance between road holding and ride quality. A good start point is 5 clicks up from the
softest setting (fully anti-clockwise). Always adjust them equally in axle sets.
14.3 Headlamp Alignment
If not already done headlamps can be aligned approximately as per figure 16. However for accurate
alignment professional garage facilities is recommended.
14.4 Brakes - Bedding In
Before submitting the car for testing, the brakes should be bedded in the usual manner by driving the car and
using the brakes. This process can be accelerated by driving the slowly with the brakes lightly applied.
14.5 Rolling Road Tuning
While carburetor settings and ignition timing can be set with a good approximation with home equipment, it
is well worth having the car set up professionally with rolling road and exhaust gas analysis equipment. The
rolling road will be capable of testing the car under full power conditions and adjusting or changing the
carburetor needles to better suit the engine. This is best done after the car is run in, please be sure to advise
rolling road that this is a new built engine.
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