Petrol Engine for Leyland Comet
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A LEYLAND petrol engine which rt develops 100 b.h.p. at 2.400 r.p.m., is now available as an alternative unit in Leyland Comet chassis. Having a capacity of 306 cubic ins., the basic design of the engine is generally similar to that of the Leyland 0/300 oil engine.
Besides providing additional Power, the petrol-engined Comet weighs 11cwt. less than the oil-engined chassis. Not only is the engine lighter, but the electrical installation is 12-volt, against a 24-volt system.
The engine is known as the P.300: and is in unit construction with the five-speed gearbox. It is mounted as a Unit by the Leyland flexible-link system. which incorporates Harris bushes.
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