New Features in the 1931 Models(b) |
| Factory
Drawings |
Ink sketches
of different body styles |
| Frame |
Longer Wheelbase
More rigid Frame
Heavier Side rails
Stronger front cross member
Stiffer rear engine supports
More rigid one-piece rear cross member
Body brackets added
Step hander tie bar and fender well brace added |
| Exhaust
System |
Improved welding of muffler
Two-point, resilient mounting of muffler and pipes |
| Spring
Shackles |
Larger diameter shackle bolts and
cold pressed side bars
Secure shackle bolt nut lock |
| Front
Axle |
Stronger I beam
Improved King pin lock
Stronger steering arms
Improved brake centralizer lock |
| Rear
Axle |
Improved rear spring seats |
| Engine |
Smoother operation
More rigid crankcase and cylinder block
Rigid, cast clutch housing
Stiffer crankshaft
Broached type harmonic balancer
Steel ring gear on flywheel
More gasket clamping space between exhaust valves
Cooler spark plugs
Rubber boot on accelerating pump
Stiffer rocker cover
One-piece rocker cover gasket
Increased piston ring pressure
One-piece upset push rods
Reduced forward water pump thrust
Variable pitch valve springs
Improved air cleaner combined with flame arrester
Improved crankcase ventilator and oil filler |
| Clutch |
Ball bearing pilot
Pivot mounted fork
Improved pedal mounting
Increased accessibility for inspection and lubrication
Molded facings. Pressure plate machined and polished under pressure. Flywheel
face polished. |
| Transmission |
Improved external mounting
Second speed gears of nickel-molybdenum steel carburized
Free gear shift |
| Steering
Mechanism |
Worm and sector type steering gear
Greater reduction ration
Roller bearing mounted worm
Improved adjustment
Rubber mast jacket bushing
Three-spoke, rubber steering wheel |
| Wheels |
Wire wheels standard equipment |
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| and still more to come... |
when I get time. |
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COMMENTS?? |
Please send me your suggestions, or
additional data that you feel would be of interest to other 1931 owners.
Thanks. Bill Barker |
