and by virtue of the light construction of the reciprocating

22nd November 1927, Page 136

22nd November 1927

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parts the unit is capable of maintaining high revolution speeds without undue vibration. Visitors to the stand should study carefully• the engine suspension, as a complete insulation from frame distortion is ensured by a three-point attachment, in which every point can move irrespective of the others. A single-plate clutch and four-forward-speed gearbox are mounted unitwise with the engine and form a neat but rigid structure. The drive is taken to the rear wheels in two stages by an open propeller shaft.

The braking system is very thoroughly designed and, in conjunction with a Dewandre servo motor, provides effective stopping power with a light pedal pressure. With a wheelbase and track of 13 ft. 6 ins. and 5 ft. 7i ins. reSpectively, the turning circle is no greater than 56 ft., whilst from behind the driver's seat to the end of the frame measures 1,2 ft.—permittiug a commodious body to be fitted.

Actually six types of body ate shown on the 30-cwt. chassis—a flat platform lorry, a side and tailboard lorry, a boxvan, an enclosad van and a tipper, whilst in addition there is an 18-20-seater saloon omnibus which, priced at £575, represents excellent value for money.

A Sun-saloon coach on view has a capacity for 18 passengers, and the roof, made of mohair waterproof cloth, can be rolled back merely by turning a

handle. Sixteen seats of the semibucket type are arranged in fours, and there is an extra seat at each side of the driver. Plenty of legroom is provided and all the seats are well sprung and well upholstered. The interior is well lighted, there being eight large windows, which can be lowered easily and silently and fixed in any ,position. The equipment includes rug rails and ashtrays fitted to the back of each seat, all the fittings being nickel-plated.

A distinctive feature of the 14 h.p. engine (fitted, to the 30-cwt. chassis) is its liveliness. It is of the side-valve type with Ricardo-type combustion chtunbers and induction system ; it develops 40 b.h.p. Particular interest attaches to the design of the distribution gear, as n6 chains whatever are used. Both the magneto and dynamo drives are taken from a helical spur gear (which forms the camshaft drive). They are both adjustable for mesh and the instruments can be removed without upsetting the drive. The equipment includes a mechanical tyre 'pump,

speedometer, horn, spare wheel and _tyre and complement of tools. An electric starter and four-wheel brakes are extras. The gross carrying capacity of the chassis is 42 cwt. As shown, the standard chassis costs £325, the side-and-tailboard lorry £365 and the

enclosed van £405. A special refusecollection vehicle is priced at £415. The 18-20-seater standard omnibus and the 18-seater Sun-saloon coach are priced at £575 and £598 respectively, whilst the six-cylinder, low-loading chassis costs £525.

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