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Saloon
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5cwt. Van
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Engine. - Reliant 4-cylinder side valve water cooled with detachable cast iron cylinde head cast iron cylinder block mounted on aluminium crankcase. Crank shaft of manganese-molybdenum steel mounted on three steel backed bearings. Connecting rods of chrome-molybdenum. Engine mounted on rubber at three points.
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Engine identical with that fitted to the Regal Saloon.
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Bore. - 2.2in.
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2.2 in.
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Stroke. - 3.0in.
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3.0in.
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Cubic Capacity. - 747c.c.
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747c.c.
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B.H.P. - 17.5 at 4 000 r.p.m.
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17.5 at 4 000 r.p.m.
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Compression Ratio. - 5.7 :1-.
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5.7 :1.
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Firing Order: - 1. 3. 4. 2.
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1. 3. 4. 2.
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Tappet Clearance. (Cold). - .004in and ex
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.004in and ex
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Sparking Plug. - LODGE BN 14
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LODGE BN 14
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Sparking Plug Gap.- .020/.025
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.020/.025
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Contact Breaker Gap. - .015.
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.015.
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Ignition Timing. - T.D.C.
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T.D.C.
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Transmission. - Four forward speds and reverse. Synchromesh on top second and third. Hardy Spicer needle-bearing propeller shaft of spiral bevel rear axle of semi-floating type with differential gear and large ball and roller bearings.
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Transmission details for the 5cwt. Van are the same as those for the Regal saloon with the exception of the overall gear ratios which are as follows:
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Overall Gear Ratios. -
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Top: 4.375: 1
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Top: 5.14 : 1
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Third: 6.34 : 1
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Third: 7.45 : 1
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Second: 10.8 : 1
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Second: 12.69 : 1
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First: 18.66 : 1
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First: 21.94 : 1
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Reverse: 18.66 : 1
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Reverse: 21.94 : 1
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Axle Ratio: 4.375 : 1
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Axle Ratio: 5.143 : 1
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Top Speed. - 61m.p.h.
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61m.p.h.
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Brakes. - Hydraulically operated internal expanding brakes to all wheels. Size 7in x 1.5” front and rear. Foot brake operates on all three wheels hand brake on rear wheels only.
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Brakes specification details are the same as those for the Regal Saloon.
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Tyre Sizes. - Pirelli 5.20 x 13 TUBE-LESS
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Pirelli 5.20 x 13 TUBE-LESS
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Tyre Pressures. -
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REAR: 22.24 P.S.I.
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REAR: 22.24 P.S.I.
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FRONT: 20.22 P.S.I.
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FRONT: 20.22 P.S.I.
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Steering. - Burman Douglas steering box.
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Burman Douglas steering box.
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Suspension. - Patented leading arm suspension to front wheel controlled by heavy duty combined coil spring and hydraulic suspension unit. Long semi-elliptic rear springs rubber mounted with double acting hydraulic shock absorbers.
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Suspension details are the same as those for the Regal Saloon except that rear suspension is stiffened by means of alternative springs and shock absorbers to cater for commercial use.
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Wheels. - Front wheel mounted on stub axle on taper roller bearings. All wheels pressed steel detachable and interchangeable fitted with large nave plates.
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Identical specification as that of the Regal Saloon.
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Chassis. - Box section pressed steel with tubular braced cross members.
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Chassis identical with that of the Regal Saloon.
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Body. - Two-door coachbuilt of hardwood framing with fibreglass reinforced plastic panels.
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Four-door coachbuilt of hardwood framing with fibreglass reinforced plastic panels.
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Electrical Equipment. - Lucas 12-volt system built-in headlamps with twin filament bulbs controlled by foot operated dipping switch. Two built-in side lamps incorporating flasher unit separate number plate illuminating lamp. Electric starter operated by the ignition key.
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Electrical equipment specifications identical with that of the Regal Saloon.
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Dimensions. -
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WHEELBASE ... ... ... ... ... 76in.
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WHEELBASE ... ... ... ... ... 76in.
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TRACK REAR ... ... ... ... ... 46in.
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TRACK REAR ... ... ... ... ... 46in.
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TURNING CIRCLE .. ... ... 28ft.
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TURNING CIRCLE .. ... ... 28ft.
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GROUND CLEARANCE .. 6in.
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GROUND CLEARANCE .. 6in.
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OVERALL LENGTH ... ... 134in.
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OVERALL LENGTH ... ... 128in.
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OVERALL WIDTH . ... ... ... 60in.
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OVERALL WIDTH . ... ... ... 56in.
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OVERALL HEIGHT ... ... ... 57in.
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OVERALL HEIGHT ... ... ... 57in.
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INTERNAL BODY BEHIND DRIVER ... 48in.
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INTERNAL BODY WIDTH ...53in.
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Unladed Dry Weight. - 7cwt. 103lbs approx.
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Unladed Dry Weight. - 7cwt. 98lbs approx.
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