Pages 1–6 (6 pages)

Licence Data, General Data and Lubrication Chart

From the 1934 SS Cars S.S. I and S.S. II Instruction Book

The title page for S.S. I and S.S. II models, a memo and licence data page with cylinder count, bore, stroke, capacity, RAC rating and annual tax for the 16 HP, 20 HP, 10 HP and 12 HP engines, and a chassis lubrication chart showing grease nipples on the S.S. I. The general data page lists compression ratio, firing order, brake horsepower at 1,000–3,800 rpm, capacities, dimensions and weights, valve and ignition timing settings, road speed tables for each gear and recommended safe engine speeds.

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What this section covers

  • Licence data and engine particulars
  • Chassis lubrication chart
  • Brake horsepower and capacities
  • Road speed tables by gear
  • Valve and ignition timing
  • Safe engine speed limits
Year
1934
Make
Jaguar
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
S.S. I (16 HP and 20 HP six-cylinder) and S.S. II (10 HP and 12 HP four-cylinder); saloon, coupe and open four-seater
Pages
49

What’s inside

Instruction book

  1. Licence Data, General Data and Lubrication Chartpp. 1–6
  2. CoachworkCare of cellulose, fabric, hide upholstery, headlining, carpets and chrome, with instructions for the front screen, driving mirror, open four-seater hood and side curtains, door hinges, locks and buffers, body creaks, access to the gearbox and rear axle fillers, and battery removal.pp. 7–9
  3. General Upkeeppp. 10–19
  4. Carburation, Petrol Pump and Decarbonizingpp. 20–25
  5. General Description of Chassispp. 26–35
  6. Correct AdjustmentsRear hub bearing shims, spiral bevel pinion backlash for the S.S. I and S.S. II rear axles, brake linings, valve timing, ignition timing, propeller shaft spline assembly, timing cover fitting and the fan balance weight.pp. 36–37
  7. Location and Correction of Faults, Extras and AccessoriesFault finding for an engine that will not start, lacks power, misfires, knocks, overheats or loses oil pressure, plus starter, dynamo, lamps, clutch, steering, brakes, suspension, exhaust fumes and petrol gauge faults. Ends with priced extras and the makers of proprietary equipment.pp. 38–40
  8. Guarantee, Dealers and Tool KitThe S.S. Cars guarantee and its conditions, part of the list of S.S. dealers by county, and the tool kit and spares supplied with each car.pp. 41–44
  9. Mileage and MaintenanceThe mileage and maintenance schedule. Only its last page carries readable text in this scan: brake cable adjustment and equalisation, Bendix exchange shoes, decarbonizing at about 8,000 miles, and brake inspection after the first 5,000 miles and every 10,000 miles.pp. 45–49

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