The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-05

GUS models in the lire.
The instrument panel IS beautified
by the symmetrical grouping Of the
several new instruments added this
year because Of added mechanical
features. The free wheeling control
button Is located just to the left Of
the steering column.
All closed models have q Finger
touch" front seat adjustment. where
by, simply by touching q lever to the
left Of the seat, the seat may be
quickly rolled to the most comfort
able position back Of the wheel and
clamped there.
The headlamp DINNER switch. To-
Gated on the left of the toe board. is
improved for better operation and
the stop light switch also is improved
and simplified. -.
The left front window has an equal
izer, which reduces the effort neces-
sary to raise or lower the window.
The front springs have increased
Gambler and load-carrying capacity
and the rear springs in the roadster
and coupe models have one more leaf
tnan laSt year.
Engine Suspension New
A new type OF engine suspension is
used. At the suspension points rub
ber insulation in stamped container
prevents metal to metal contact. This
insulation effectively prevents road
shocks from reaching the engine,
dampens out vibration which other
wise might be communicated to the
passengers, and provides a stable an
chorage for the power plant.
The 60-horsepower, overhead valve,
six-cylinder engine IS smoother,
quieter and more powerful. The en-
gine block is stiffened and strength
ened by additional ribs and more
metal at points Of stress. Main
crankshaft bearings are thinner,
making possible an increase in diam
eter Of the crankshaft journals. The
crankshaft, with four counterweights
forged integrally, weighs SO pounds
an increase Of five pounds over last
year. fabrication to the crankshaft
and camshaft bearings and the valve
stem Is positive pressure this year, in
stead Of splash feed as formerly.
In addition to the new down-draf,
tcaEbure&0r, q heat control valve ,ha.
been added to the exhaust manifolt
to concentrate the hot exhaust gases
on the intake manifold for easy start.
ing and quick warming up Of the en-.
gine at low temperatures.
An air dome has been added *
the fuel pump, which assures con-
slant feeding Of fuel to the carbure.
tor under all operating conditions.
Cooling Is improved, in addition K
the larger radiator area, by increa:;.
ing the amount Of water at the ex.
haust ports Of the engine, and by 9
new four blade fan so designed thai
one pair Of blades sets up vibration.
OF different frequency than the othe1
pair, one canceling out the other, thus
effecting unusually quiet operation.
Meets Modern Needs
The transmission unit Is entirely
new, and is said to be the first In
stance of any manufacturer offering
the combined features to the motor.
ing public. It IS designed to mee
the needs of modern traffic and ir
operation it automatically permits
the novice to shift gears smoothly
and noiselessly. =
The syncro-mesh Transmission fol-
lows the same general design as thai
used successfully during the last few
years in other General Motors cars.
An outstanding feature Of tht
Transmission IS its safety, especial,
when descending hills necessitating 9
shift to second gear. This shift, usu.
ally made under difficult driving con.
dttions, Is easily and quickly made
simply by releasing the clutch peda