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Jowett . . 35
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OPERATORS interested in the economical transport of small loads will find much to investigate on this stand, for Jowett vehicles are renowned throughout the country for their low working costs. The van and lorries shown are priced at £138 each, whilst a dual-purpose saloon, with a freight capacity of 5 cwt., costs £167 10s. With a wheelbase dimension of 8 ft. 6 ins, a good platform space is available, largely on account of the fact that the Dower-unit, being of the two-cylindered, horizontally opposed type, is compact. Substantially built, the frame utilizes pressed-steel side members which are upswept over the rear axle to provide a low loading level.
The engine is rated at 7 h.p., and nas a piston-swept volume of 907.2 c.c. Set athwart an aluminium crankcase the cylinders are water-cooled and are equipped with side-by-side valves and detachable cylinder heads, the combustion spaces of which have recently been
improved in shape. Another improvement concerns the layout of the valve mechanism, the tappet gear now being quieter in operation than heretofore. Power is transmitted to the gearbox via a single-plate clutch, having a light spinning member ; three speeds are pro
vided, the change being effected by a central lever. Four-wheel brakes are, of course, included in the specification, whilst steering is effected by epicyclic gearing of Jowett design.
With a freight capacity of 7 cwt., the lorry platform measures 6 ft. by 4 ft. 6 ins. ; this vehicle is complete with an enclosed cab having two doors with drop windows.
The covered lorry was primarily designed for Army transport purposes, but realizing its adaptability to rough country work, it has now become a standardized type. The platform has 12-in, fixed sides with a drop tailboard and a waterproof fabric cover.; the sides roll up to give access to the interior. With a capacity of 69 cubic ft. the vehicle is capable of dealing with 7-cwt. loads.
Although the standard van is taxed at £10, it has a capacity for 70 cubic ft. of freight weighing 7 cwt—Jowett Cars, Ltd., Idle, Bradford.