Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-14
NEW KR|T BODY HAS
STREAML|NE TYPE
Increased Length of Wheelbase;
Greater Speed and More At
tractive Than Formerly

This year the Kr1t cars come to
Harrisburg under the management of
l. w. Dill. These cars are built on q
single four-cylinder chassis, on which
will be fitted roadster and touring car
body types. An L-head four-cylinder
motor constitutes the power plant.
The body design is of the latest
streamline type and beginning with
the rounded-top radiator the line runs
unbroken to the rear. The hood with
its rounded top slopes to the back and
here meets the cowl smoothly. The
latter sweeps out into the body proper
in up-to-the- minute fashion. The sides
of the tapering bonnet are provided
with diagonal vents, which lend a dis
tinctive touch. Tenders, too, are in
accord with the latest style, conform
ing rigidly to the curve of the wheels
in the rear, and breaking away from
this wheel-curve somewhat in front.
Other refinements pervade the en-
tire body construction and give finish
to the job. Wide doors with concealed
hinges and handles are used, and
whereas on the present model there is
no door on the drive side, the new
Krit. due to the front seat position,
permits entrance from either side.
Full Tank in Cowl
The inside of the body is leather
lined, this also applying to the back
of the front seat, preventing the un-
slightly appearance of scratched hnlSh
as found in cars where there Is no
protection at this point. The CORFU
gated pressed steel running boards
also have disappeared and in their
place appear the cork-linoleum COW
cred type. This covering Is used be-
sides Cl the floor boards, which are
aluminium lined.
A striking new feature of the 1914
Krit is the placing of the gasoline tank
under the cowl, a construction which
is becoming very popular in this coun-
try. The filler is on the right fthe
leather-covered instrument board. The
tank holds about the same amount as
does the under-the-seat type used at
present. Ten gallons may be carried
for direct use, while two-gallon re-
serve also is held.
Also to carry out the streamllne ap-
pearance. no side lights are fitted, the
head lamps being used alone. The
wiring is such that these lights may
be switched into series for dim light
for city driving, while the switch also
may be operated to give parallel wir-
ing for bright glow.
Other Improvements
Though retaining it's general con-
structional features and dimensions,
the Krit motor has undergone some
refining in order to reduce the weight
of the reciprocating parts. This allows
20 per cent. increase in the motor
| speed, or from maximum of 2 400 to
3,1O0 approximately. The result Is a
much quieter engine, vibration being
greatly reduced
The cylinders are of the L-head
type, cast in block. with a bore of
3 11-16 inches and stroke of 4 inches.
The horsepower Is about 25 and the
dimensions give a total displacement
Of 1867 cubic inches. Valves are all
on the right. The gearset is in unit
with the ,ngine and makes a unit
power plant construction. three-point
supported. There is a single support
at the front end, while integral crank
case arms run out to the side frame
rails at the rear of the engine.
... Crankshaft the Same
Intake and exhaust manifolding is
uA eilO iiBHl, Tie SAfiduSI HedueTt pass
Ing along the casting above the intake.
The placing of the gasoline tank under
the cowl allows the carburetor to be
raised somewhat and this results In a
somewhat shorter intake manifold. al.
though 1t Is of the same form as here
tofore used. Since thermo-syphon cool
Ing is employed large water outlet
manifold having 2-inch diameter is
used The water inlet pipe Is on the
I left side and connects to the water
| Jacket at two points ,..,.........
Nothing has been changed about the
crankshaft, which is carried on two
ball bearings. In Tightening the work
ing parts the greatest weight has been
taken off the pistons, which are of en-
tirely new design, though of the same
length. For the four pistons the total
reduction in weight is about 3.5 pounds
--a material difference In the lessen
ing of vibration.