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1931 Rugby 616

Special Features

  • 1½ ton capacity
  • Steeldraulic four-wheel brakes
  • Hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Helper springs
  • Dual read wheels
  • Four forward speeds

Chassis

Models

  • Chassis with Cab $1,050.001
Notes:

1 1931 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing

Serial Number Range

  • unknown

Specifications

ENGINE
Six-cylinder "L" Head, 3-1/4" bore by 4" stroke. Brake horsepower, 58 at 3100 R.P.M. Isometric, Bonalite invar strut pistons. Engine mountings cushioned in rubber. Crankcase vapor remover.
CRANKSHAFT
Drop forged, heat treated crankshaft. Weight - 48 pounds. 4 main bearings.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Full force feed lubrication; oil filter; gear type pump forces oil to all crankshaft and camshaft bearings, and timing chain; oil spray for wrist pins, cylinder walls and valve mechanism.
COOLING SYSTEM
Water capacity, 14 quarts; centrifugal water pump; thermostat controls engine temperature; four blade fan driven by V belt from crankshaft.
GASOLINE SUPPLY
Diaphram fuel pump. Fuel tank capacity, 14 gallons; electric gasoline gauge.
CARBURETOR
1¼ inch carburetor with accelerating device and economizer.
CLUTCH
10 inch single dry disc..
TRANSMISSION
4-forward speeds; roller bearing countershaft; power take-off opening on both right and left sides.
FRONT AXLE
Drop forged, heat-treated I-beam; reverse Elliott type.
REAR AXLE
Semi-floating; spiral bevel driven; straddle mounted pinion; ratio 5.375 to 1.
BRAKES
Steeldraulic 4-wheel brakes; hand brake operates on propeller shaft drum.
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Pressure gun.
WHEELS
Hollow steel spoke type, latest approved design; dual rear.
TIRES
5.50 x 20, 6-ply balloon tires.
WHEELBASE
154 inches
STARTING, LIGHTING, IGNITION
6-volt, belt driven generator; manual and automatic spark control.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Front bumper; head, tail and stop lights; spare rim; tool kit; grease gun; and jack. Coincidental ignition switch and coil lock; ammeter; electric gasoline gauge; electric engine temperature indicator; oil pressure gauge and speedometer.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Gross allowable weight, 7100 pounds, Dimensions, overall length - 208½"; rear of cab to end of frame - 110"; width between tires - 47½"; width of frame - 34".

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