New Garner Range in Production
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Many Practical Features in the Latest Garner Models which Range from 2-24-ton to 5-6-ton Capacity. Prices and Wheelbases of All Chassis AFTER a thorough period of testing in the hands of operators, the new Garner models, first announced in The Commercial Motor dated March 12 last, are now in full production. Garner Motors, Ltd., North Acton Road, London, N.W.10, has undertaken a good deal of research work before finally placing these machines or the market, and an inspection reveal!: that the new models should fulfil the needs of many classes of goods-vehicle operator.
The range includes a 2-2i-ton model and a 3-tonner, both available in four lengths of wheelbase, a 3-4-tonner low loader, a 4-5-ton machine which is to be marketed in four types, and a 5-0ton rigid six-wheeler.
Representative of the range is the 2-2i-twiner which we inspected a few days ago. It is of the full forwardcontrol type and incorporates the wellknown Gamer system, whereby the engine-gearbox unit, radiator and front cross-member can •quickly be withdrawn through the front of the cab on rollers which are permanently fitted to the clutch housing and run on the top flange of the frame, thus facilitating major maintenance operations. The wings are hinged, rendering the various engine components readily accessible.
The engine, which is common to all models, has six cylinders with a bore and stroke of a ins, and ins. respectively, The maximum output is 65 b,h.p. at 2,000 r.p.rn., whilst it develops a high torque, peaking at 155 lb.-ft. at 1,200 r.p.m, Delco-Remy components are used for the ignition, starting and lighting systems, and the downdraught carburetter is equipped with a large Vokes air cleaner.
The drive is taken through a Borg and .Beck clutch of 11 ins, diameter to a four-speed gearbox incorporating a silent' third gear, thence by a tubular
n42 propeller shaft, having Layrub universal joints, to a sturdily built spiralbevel-type axle. On the long-wheelbase models, a two-piece propeller shaft is used, and the centre bearing is hung beneath the cross-member so that the assembly can be removed from the vehicle without the need fix: dismantling.
Novel Frame Construction.
Fitted bolts are used in the construction of the frame, so that any part accidentally damaged can quickly be replaced. We learn that, if necessary, a complete side member can be removed and replaced without disturbing any of the major components.
A -notable feature of the springing system is the use of sliding ends, in place of the conventional shackles. Side play is thus eliminated, a_s the spring is positively located in the frame bracket by side-bearing plates of spring steel heat-treated to exactly the same hardness as the spring, so that wear at this point is likely to be negligible. If wear should occur, however, the side plates may be replaced without the need for jacking up the chassis, and by the removal of one bolt only per spring. The Lockheed hydraulic system is employed for braking, and the hand brake operates the same shoes on the rear wheels through a simple mechanical systein.
The 3-tonner is of basically the same design as the smaller model, but is provided with a heavier axle and springs, whilst the braking system incorporates • a servo.
The standard tyre equipment for the 24i-ton model is 6.00-20, whilst the 3-ton machine has 32 by 6 T.T. tyres as standard, and the 4-5-ton model 32
by 6 II.D. tyres. Larger tyres are available at extra cost.