Higher Ratings for New Jowetts
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Frame of Box and Tubular Members Gives Greater Strength and Rigidity. Bendix-Cowdrey Brakes Standardized OUTSTANDING amongst the improvements that have been effected to the light vehicles made by Jowett Cars, Ltd., Idle, Bradford, is a new frame having box-section side members strongly braced by tubular cross-members. This is of unusual width and thus results in improved stability. Moreover, by reason of its rigidity, body distortion is minimized. New-type front and rear axles are also used, the latter being of the banjo type with semi-floating shafts.
Bendix-Cowdrey brakes are standardized, and the wheels, which are of the " easy-clean " spoked type, are shod with Goodyear 17 by 4.5 tyres.
The pay-load rating of the new van has been increased to 8 cwt., whilst the body capacity is now 88 cubic ft., including the space beside the driver. It is claimed •that the Jowett has the biggest body capacity in its taxation class.
A new feature of the engine is its suspension system. The unit is supported at three points and to insulate the frame from vibration mountings, comprising an ingenious combination of spring and hydraulic devices, are used.
Other new features are the use of Bishop cam steering, the mounting of the petrol tank beside the frame at about the centre of the chassis, and an improved design of radiator which enhances the appearance of the vehicle.