🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Jaguar Model: Mark II / 240 Saloon Body Style: 4-door Saloon Codes Model Code: Mark II / 240 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Position: The Jaguar Mark II and its successor, the 240, represented the epitome of British sporting saloons in the late 1950s and 1960s, offering performance, luxury, and style. Competitive Analysis Competitive Analysis: Competed with cars like the Rover 3 Litre, Austin Westminster, and various Mercedes-Benz models, but often offered superior performance for its price point. Key Features Key Features Of Vehicle: Elegant styling, powerful XK engine, excellent handling for its era, luxurious interior appointments, and a reputation for performance and sporting pedigree. Manual Value Proposition: Enables owners to accurately identify and source the correct spare parts, saving significant time and money compared to relying solely on workshop knowledge or generic suppliers. Crucial for maintaining these classic vehicles. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Systems Covered: Engine (XK series), Transmission (Moss, Daimler Automatic), Suspension, Steering, Brakes (Disc/Drum), Electrical System, Fuel System, Cooling System, Exhaust System, Bodywork, Interior Trim, Body Seals, Chassis Components, Accessories Page Count Estimated Page Count: 200-300 Manual Type Manual Type: Spare Parts Catalogue / Illustrated Parts List Language Language: English Format Format: Printed Document (likely) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine System Coverage: Detailed breakdown of all engine components for 2.4L XK engines, including pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, valves, timing gears, oil pump, water pump, manifolds, and associated hardware. Transmission System Coverage: Comprehensive parts listing for Moss 4-speed manual transmissions (with or without overdrive) and Daimler 3-speed automatic transmissions, covering gears, shafts, synchronizers, clutches, and housing components. Suspension Steering Coverage: Illustrated parts for front independent suspension (wishbones, kingpins, coil springs, dampers) and rear live axle with semi-elliptic springs. Includes steering box components, track rods, and ball joints. Brake System Coverage: Parts for Girling front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, including calipers, discs, pads, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, and linkage. Electrical System Coverage: Component identification for ignition system, lighting (headlamps, tail lamps), starter motor, dynamo/alternator, wiring harnesses, switches, fuses, and instrumentation. Fuel Cooling Exhaust Coverage: Parts for SU carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, radiator, hoses, thermostat, and exhaust manifolds/pipes/silencers. Bodywork Interior Coverage: Exploded diagrams for body panels, doors, windows, seals, bumpers, grilles, interior trim panels, dashboard components, and seating hardware. Procedures Included Parts Identification And Ordering: Primary focus is on identifying correct part numbers for ordering. Includes exploded views with numerical references linking to part number lists. Component Assembly Disassembly Guidance: While not a full repair manual, the exploded diagrams provide visual guidance for component assembly and disassembly sequences. Technical Depth Technical Depth: Highly detailed for parts identification and sourcing. Assumes user has mechanical aptitude for installation and repair. Provides exact part numbers, quantities, and often illustrations of each component. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format Details: If digital, typically PDF. Searchable text and high-resolution imagery are desirable. Print Quality Print Quality Considerations: For printed versions, expect clear, sharp line drawings and legible text. Original factory publications were generally high quality. Binding Type Binding Type Considerations: Originals were typically hardbound or perfect bound. Reproduced versions may vary. Paper Type Paper Type Considerations: Originals often printed on glossy or semi-gloss paper to enhance clarity of diagrams. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Family: Jaguar XK Inline-6 Engine Displacement 240: 2.4 Litres (2483 cc) Engine Codes 240: EB240 Bore Stroke 240: 74.6 mm x 73.0 mm Compression Ratio 240: 8.0:1 (typical) Performance Horsepower 240: 120 hp @ 5750 rpm (approx.) Torque 240: 148 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm (approx.) Fuel System Carburetors: Twin SU Carburetors (e.g., HD6 or HV6) Fuel Type: Unleaded Petrol (originally leaded) Technical Details Valvetrain: Overhead Valve (OHV), Pushrod Actuated Engine Block Material: Cast Iron Cylinder Head Material: Cast Iron 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission Type: 4-Speed Manual (Moss Gearbox) Optional Optional Transmission Type: 4-Speed Manual with Overdrive, Daimler 3-Speed Automatic Features Overdrive Availability: Optional on manual transmissions, typically Laycock de Normanville Fluid Specifications Manual Transmission Fluid: GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil (e.g., 80W-90) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Dexron-III or equivalent (check specific manual) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: Approx. 107 inches (2718 mm) Overall Length: Approx. 175 inches (4445 mm) Overall Width: Approx. 64.5 inches (1638 mm) Overall Height: Approx. 57 inches (1448 mm) Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 3000-3300 lbs (1360-1500 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Not explicitly stated for period, but designed for typical passenger loads. Wheels Tires Wheel Size: 15-inch Tire Size: 6.00-15 or 6.40-15 (bias-ply); later radial options available. Bolt Pattern: 4 x 4.5 inch (4 x 114.3 mm) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Safety Ratings Era: Modern safety ratings (NCAP) are not applicable to this era of vehicle design. Active Features Active Safety Features: Four-wheel disc brakes (standard on later Mark II models, optional or standard on 240), excellent handling and roadholding for its time. Passive Features Passive...