Mark 2 Jag @ 120mph

My 1964 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 litre gets put through it's paces at the 2005 Woodbridge Speedtrial. A better gear-change would have helped the top speed, but when you let a bunny loose behind the wheel...

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[r33sky1]

Lovely Jag Mate,

Think you may have lost a smidge of time with your gearchanges in general, Yes i know you missed a gear but the other changes sounded like you were putting the power on before the clutch was fully engaged hence the slight 'Clutch slip' on changing up, Just my observation, Nice to see someone ragging a MK2 and not driving it like a pussy! I drive mine exactly the way you drive yours bud, Thats what they were built for!

[struck2soon]

You're right about putting power on a bit early, although there is a clutch slippage issue anyway. probably the old favourite: oil getting past rear crank seal and dripping into clutch.

Not much driving of the old tart at the moment, as need a new battery (£175, ouch!) and some rough running issues to sort. But hopefully driving like a 60's gangster before June!

[struck2soon]

You're on the right track: custom made 18-gauge stainless steel with 2" bore. Don't know if I go any faster, but it sounds like I am!

[struck2soon]

You have sharp ears my friend. It's a common problem, as the Jag engine is notoriously prone to oil leaks. These drips of oil always seem to make their way to the bottom rear of engine and then drip onto bell housing front with a few making their way onto clutch.

[Schlipperschlopper]

I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old DOHC Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree

[struck2soon]

What about the extra smoke? Surely it must smell like chainsaw driving past!

[lsprime]

Your car looks and sounds awesome!

BTW I miss 3rd like that all the time (that old Moss gearbox mmm.....)

[BillDFC]

Once of the most beautiful cars ever made....a Mk.2 with CWW's.

[LukeSidler2005]

beautiful car. Love the sound of that engine.

[speedtwin007]

Nice exhaust note, do I detect Burgess straight through silencers?

[Skvambi]

Great video - lovely car. It sounds a little like the clutch is slipping a little bit? Is that true?

[struck2soon]

Yes, you wouldn't believe I drive a manual gearbox car every day of the week, would you? Maybe just the excitement and nervousness of being on the strip put me off my stride a bit. Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

[wurzelsepp678]

learn shifting!^^

but nice car and nice vid!