San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-02
OAKLAND SHOWS
NEW MODELS
IN 5. A.
Smart New Bodies and 100
Refinements Drawing
Motor Lovers.

Smart new bodies by Fisher, with
low, racy body lines and double body
beading; more than 100 improvements,
featured by the Harmonic Balancer, an
exclusive engineering achievement for
eliminating engine vibration; and new
prices, ranging from $40 to $3.50 low
er, constitute the most Distinguishing
features in the announcement of new
cars by the Oakland Motor Car COM
pany this last week, reports the Bur
ton-Lary Motors company here who
has the cars on display.
The Harmonic Balancer was de-
veloped to eliminate what is known
as 'torsional vibration. This vibra-
tion is due to the fact that the crank
shaft, while apparently very rigid
member. has the same quality of elias
tieity as a tuning fork, which makes it,
when twisted, rcco'l and vibrate at
definite rate. The Harmonic Balanccr
eliminates these periods of vibration.
THE 'NEUTRALIZER."
II consists of a light steel bar.
pivoted to the shaft at its center and
tensioned by stiff springs at both ends.
IL is so constructed that ii has
natural frequency of vibration practi-
calIy the same as that of the crank
shaft. At the slightest movement of
the shaft, the Harmonic Balancer picks
it up and vibrates in the opposite d.
rection, thus neutralizing all vibration
TO provide smooth running at even the
highest speeds. II is n simple, rugged,
non-wearing device that requires no
adjustment whatsoever.
The low, racy body lines are
achieved through use of hood and body
beading, lower running boards and
deeper tenders. A new, larger radia-
tor, new hood and special head and
cowl lamps give an impressive front
appearance. The new bodies by Fisher
are extremely low-huhg and possess
harmony Of design in radiator,
lamps. instrument board and body pro-
portions that makes for an appearance
OF compactncss, symmetry and power.
The new bodies come in five models,
touring, coach, Landau sedan, Landau
coupe and sedan.
An air cleaner Of the centrifugal
type is provided as standard equip
ment on all models-another step in
increasing the life of the motor. 1t
takes out Of the air drawn into the
motor dust particles and fine grit that
would otherwise cause wear on the
SaYlinder walls, pistons, piston rings
and valve mechanism.
There are no moving parts in the
cleaner, thereby eliminating any
chance for wear or noise; 1t imposes
a minimum of restriction on the air
flow to the carburetor, even after ex-
tensjve use; and requires no attention
save the emptying Of the cleaner once
year.
When II is pointed out that an en-.
CINE of Oaklands displacement, oper-
sting at % miles per hour draws in ~
cubic feet Of air in a minute, it will
be appreciated that a considerable
AMOUNT of abrasive material gets into
tie cylinder bores, without such a de-
vice.
Paralleling the installation Of the air
cleaner is an oil filter that keeps the
lubricant free from grit, carbon par.
ticles and foreign matter. The scdi-
ment is removed by filtration process.
As the oil passes through this filter
several times each hour at ordinary
driving speeds, it eliminates the wear
and tear of foreign particles on the
connecting rods and main bearings at
all times. The filter is of especial
value in cold weather, MS foreign mat
ter has an even more damaging effect
in winter.
NEW COLORED DUCO.
All bodies are finished in new color
combinations in permanent Duco and
have heavily enameled tenders. TWEEN
ty-inch artillery wood wheels and full
balloon tires, so by 5.25 are used.
Steel wheels are optional at slight ex-
ira cost.
All models except the touring car
have the double beading around the
body, the lower beading extending
along cowl and hood. The landau Sc
dan and coach are finished in Bucking-
ham gray, with black upper structure.
The touring car is finished in duo-tone
Buckingham gray below the beading
and light gray above. The landau
coupe is finished in Bowling green,
while the sedan is finished in Cobalt
blue, with black upper structure. Dis
tinctive color stripping on body, hood
and wheels Of all models completes the
attractive color scheme.
The landau sedan and landau coupe
have natural wood wheels, while the
other three models have wood wheels
finished in the respective body colors.
Increased leg room is a feature on
all models, while the instrument board
is new. with symmetrically designed,
indirectly lighted glass enclosed instru-
ment panel. The special new bead
lights are larger and of new design,
and supported by a tie rod. There is
a one-piece Windshield on each model.
The new radiator gives IL IL per
cent greater cooling capacity.
MANY FEATURES.
All models are equipped with
windshield cleaner, those on the closed
cars being automatic. The closed
models have the Fisher w one-piece
windshield, while the touring car like
wise has a one-piecc Windshield of new
design.
The cars have full perfected auto
mstic spark. In the cchter of the
steering wheel are located the throt-
tle and headlight DINNER control. The
lighting, ignition switch and choker are
arranged on the instrument panel with
in easy reach Of the driver. The design
Of panel and instrument board con-
trolls harmonizes with the design Of
new rsdiator and lamps.
A sitter, heavier crankshnft, weigh.
ing SO pounds to the former SO pounds,
helps the Harmonic balancer in elimi-
mating vibration.
Oakland's efficient mechanical four