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Engine

Type

Water Cooled

O.H.V. Push Rod Operated

Number of Cylinders

4

Bore

2.718"

Stroke

2.992"

Compression Ratio

8.0:1

Capacity

1147 c.c. (70 cu.in.)

Maximum H.P. (S.A.E.)

43@4,750 R.P.M.

Maximum Torque

61 lb/ft @ 2250 R.P.M.

Lubrication

Pump, Make & Type

Hobourn-Eaton, High Capacity

Double Eccentric Rotor

Oil Filter

Purolator or A.C. Delco full flow by-pass filter (replaceable unit)

Electrical

Type

12 Volt

Fuel Consumption

On the road

Approx. 32 MPG

On the water

Approx. 1 1/2 gals. per hr. cruising

Fuel System

Fuel Tank

Location-in trunk, filler cap also in trunk

Carburetor

Solex downdraft

Fuel Pump

AC Mechanical

Ignition System

Spark Plugs - Type

Lodge CNY, 1/2" Reach

Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Suspension

Type

Fully independent on all four wheels. Coil springs controlled by direct acting telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Axle

Gear Type

Hypoid Bevel

Drive (Land)

Swing Axle

Drive (Water)

Twin Propeller Shafts

Ratio

4.72:1

Gearbox

Type

Synchromesh, ALL 4 forward speeds plus reverse

Water Transmission

Type

1 Forward, 1 Reverse

Ratio

1:3

Dimensions

Overall Length

170.31"

Overall Width

60.31"

Overall Height

59.84"

Wheelbase

82.67

Track-Front

47.31"

Track - Read

49.20"

Ground Clearance

10.00'

Weight with fuel

2292.80 lbs.

Weight Distribution (app.)

38% front / 62% rear

Performance

Gear Speeds @ 4750 rpm

1st - 15.6 mph

2nd - 24.4 mph

3rd - 41.3 mph

4th - 70.0 mph

Maximum Speed - Land

75 mph

Cruising Speed - Land

60 - 65 mph

Maximum Speed - Water

10 - 12 mph

Climbing Ability - Fully Loaded

1 Gear - 42% grade

2 Gear - 26% grade

3 Gear - 14% grade

4 Gear - 7% grade

Brake System

Type

Hydraulic internal expanding, with special waterproof linings. Front - two leading shoe. Rear - leading & trailing shoe.

Operation

Foot pedal coupled hydraulically to all four wheels. Handbrake coupled mechanically to rear wheels only

Wheels & Tires

Tire Size

6.40" x 13"

Tire Pressure - Front

20 P.S.I.

Tire Pressure - Rear

28 P.S.I.

Steering

Type

Worm & Roller

Turning Circle

36'5"

Steering Wheel Diameter

15 3/4"

Capacities

Fuel Tank

13 U.S. Gallons (Approx)

Engine Sump

4.8 U.S. Qts H.D. Engine Oil

Gearbox

4.2 U.S. Pts. SAE 90 Gear Oil

Water Transmission

2.1 U.S. Pts.

Cooling System

8.5 U.S. Qts. - including heater