Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-09
COMFORT MAIN
Object in new
SAXON SIX
Geo. Wells Describes in Detail
Mechanism of Car With
Many Features


The new series of six-cylinder Saxon
cars have arrived at the salesroom OF
the Royal Hawaiian Garage, distTibut-
ors for the Saxon in the Territory OF
Hawaii, and are proudly being shown
by Mr. Wells, who is very enthusiast
tic over the great value and comfort
to be had in these new Saxons. Here
is what he says:
The body line of the car has a
well-defined straight line effect, in
keeping with the demand of today.
It is 4 IL inches longer, somewhat
wider, and in every way more roomy.
1t has a slanting wind shield and a
new style of crowned tenders.
Added comfort, due to soft and
deeper cushions, is increased with new
designed cantileyer springs of the
full length type, which are a decided
improvement over the half cantilever
of last year They are Al IL inches
long, instead of 80 inches as in the
previous model. -.'..T:.
"Trunnioned to the frame in the mid
die and mounted upon the axle tubes
at the rear, this form of spring is one
of the easiest riding arrangements
yet devised, and does great deal to
increase the easy riding qualities OF
the Saxon The front springs remain
of the semi-cantilever variety, being
81 ga inches long.
I'm the six-cylinder engine, several
changes are found, perhaps the most
important of which is the increase in
the size of the crank-shaft to dia-
meter of inches, which is large for
an engine of this size-2 rs inches
bore by IL inch stroke, developing
from so to 35 horsepower. This new
shaft is we'll balanced, and with its
added rightly makes a very smooth
running power unit, free from crank
shaft vibratory nuisances.
Another important engine change
is the shifting of the carburetor from
the left valve side to the right side,
where it attaches directly to the cylin-
der block, and the gas passages are
cored within the casting.
"The Wagner starting and lighting
system has been adopted, the new sys-
tenn being a two-unit outfit, with the
starting motor carried on the right
rear so as to temporarily gear to the
f1ywheel teeth for starting with the
generator placed on the left side, and
driven by silent chain connecting the
crankshaft.
There is a change in the ignition
also, the Remy distributor replacing
Let ,1ocSov,so v,,olya olfbauoh ulaood in
approximately the same position on
the right side of the engine and driven
by gear connection with the camshaft.
ITO make the valve springs still
more serviceable they are made of
chrome-yanadium steel, rendering
them almost immune from fatigue,
and although refinement that does
not show, they are really a feature
of utmost Importance when the dur
ability of the car is considered.
Another chassis change Is the in
creasing of the brake drum from IL
to IL inches in diameter, a feature
that cannot be too highly recommend
ed when the safety factor is consid-
cred.
Two other new features that add
to the appearance are the grouping
of all of the instruments in plate on
the cowl dash and the fitting of new
style of top having more of curve at
the rear. This possesses what is call
ed Grecian rear bow.
"The chassis has wheelbase of liz
inches and runs on % by IL inch
tires, non-skid in the rear.
"On the testing block the engine de-
livers 34.7 h. p. at speed of 5000
r. D. M, which indicates that it justi-
fies the advertised rating of 80 to 80
h. p.
1.-The dimension of 2 rs by IL give
good relation between the bore and
stroke, and among the first impress
sions one gets when looking at this
power plant is the compactness.
"The cylinders, cast in block, are
integral with the upper part of the
crankcase, which carries the bearings,
thus insuring correct alignment be-
tween the shafting and cylinders, and
making for rigidity. The cylinder
head, carrying large water outlet con-
neetion, spark-plugs, petcocks and fan
bracket, is removable for cleaning of
the valve chambers, valves, cylinders
and pistons. The lower half of the
crankcase, carrying the oil reservoir,
is a light steel pressing"