The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18

a wheelbase OF ITO inches with an
engine that develops more than AZ
horsepower by actual test. The en-
CINE is OF the removable ST." head
type. The valves are unusually
large, being lh inches in diameter,
creating great efficiency. The valve
lifters are OF the mushroom type, de-
signed to distribute wear evenly. The
valve guides and the entire valve
litter assembly are exposed to con-
slant oil mist from the crankcase, In
surfing quiet operation.
The cylinder block and crankcase
are made In single casting. The
crankshaft is balanced two ways, both
statically and dramatically, and has
| three large bronze-backed, inter-
changeable Chadwick bearings, as
perfected for Liberty aircraft en-
gines.
All the latest improvements and
developments brought out during the
last few years both by automotive en-
gineers In this country and abroad,
have been incorporated in the new
Oldsmobile Six. The engine has
ee-point suspension, and is OF the
high efficiency type, operating smooth
ly and quietly at all speeds, with
quick pickup in traffic.
The oiling system Is unusually ef-
fcient; the three camshaft bearings,
three main bearings and the six con-
Meeting rods bearings, as well as the
timing gears, are fabricated by oil
under regulated pressure from gear
type pump. Perfect cooling at all
speeds, 1t Is claimed, is provided by
large capacity Harrison honeycomb
radiator and pump circulation. Water
circulates entirely around each cy-
Under, valve seats and spark plug
openings.
The pistons are of grey iron OF
special design, ground on sides and
top. Three well fitted piston rings
give perfect compression. The cy-
Under walls are given q glass-like
finish by an automatic "honing" pro-
cess. The combustion chamber, en-
tirely in the cylinder head, Is dome
shaped-the latest development In en-
CINE design-insuring efhcient fuel
in gasoline The intake manifold
provides a sure method Of heating the
fuel before 1t enters the cylinders. A
vacuum feed system Is used.
The engine has displacement OF
1898 cubic inches and develops over
AZ horsepower by actual test. This
power combined with. correct axle
ratio gives great pulling and hill
climbing ability.
A gallon of gasoline will give from
20 to rs miles, and gallon OF oil
from 800 to 1000 miles. Because OF
scientifically correct engine design,
perfect balance Of the crankshaft
and all moving parts, together with
excellent workmanship, vibration has
been eliminated to a greater extent
than Ia usual in six cylinder automo-
biles, It is announced.
The chassis OF the car is built ex-
ceptionaliy rugged with a frame 5M
inches deep and with four strong
cross members. The popular type
of Hotchkiss drive is employed. The
power is transmitted through a pro-
peller shaft having two flexible, fabric
universal joints of latest design.
Back lash, noises and rattles are ell
minated. This type OF universal
Joint is extremely long lived and the
necessity for the fabrication of such
inaccessible parts is done away with.
The chassis Is lubritated by the Alem-
lite pressure system.
The rear axle Is of the one piece
type, insuring maximum strength
without undue weight.
The braking system Is very efficient
with the foot brake mounted exter-
nally on the rear wheels, on drum
12h inches In diameter, and the emer-
gency is mounted on the main drive
shaft just back Of the transmission
An equalizer Is used to distribute
braking tension evenly on both rear
wheels. A Borg and Beck dry disc
clutch is used.
Delco electrical equipment for both
starting and lighting is used, with
six volt Willard storage battery
Flat Lite reflectors. legal In every
state, are used, eliminating need Of
special lenses. Extremely easy steer
ing is achieved through the design OF
the front axle and the steering mech'
anism. The turning radius Is IL feet,
an important feature in city driving
and parking. rs'
Both front and rear springs are
semi-elliptic, the rear springs being
underslung placing the center of grav-
ity near the road, providing unusual
reliability at high speeds. Rear
springs are 50% inches long. while
the front springs are 36 inches long.
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The bodies for this new six cylinder
line are made by the Fisher Body
Corporation. The open models are
finished in black, baked enamel. The
seats are unusually deep and roomy.
and there is plenty of leg room In both
the front and rear compartments. Snug
fitting curtains are provided, and open
with all doors. One piece crown fen
ders are used on all body types.
The closed models are painted a
maroon color, and are trimmed Ia
striped velours. Fittings usually
found in only higher priced closed cars
are included as standard equipment.
The euipment includes heater, dome
light, robe rail, cowl ventilator. two
piece yentilating windshield. door
/ locks. transmission lock and sun visor
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