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				 Specification: 
				Engine 
				Three options were available: 
				a) 5.1 litre, 6-cylinder, 90 b.h.p. 
				at 2,400 r.p.m., torque 232 lb. ft. at 1,750 r.p.m. 
				b) 6.17 litre, 6-cylinder, 110 
				b.h.p. at 2,400 r.p.m., torque 285 lb. ft. at 1,100 r.p.m. 
				c) 7.7 litre, 6-cylinder, 125 b.h.p. 
				at 2,200 r.p.m., torque 335 lb. ft. at 1,100 r.p.m. 
				 Clutch 
				14" diameter, single plate, hydraulically operated. 
				Gearbox 
				Three types, dependant on engine. 
				5.1 litre engine: 5-speed constant mesh unit, indirect-drive and 
				overdrive versions, with a power take-off which could transmit 
				up to 30 hp. at 800 r.p.m. Ratios: direct drive gearbox (for 
				tractor chassis), 1st 6.12 to 1,  
				2nd 3.32 to 1, 3rd 2.38 to 1, 4th 1.55 to 1, 5th 1 to 1, reverse 
				4.62 to 1. Overdrive gearbox (trucks and tippers), 
				1st 6.12 to 1, 2nd 3.37 to 1, 3rd to 1.55 to 1, 4th 1 to 1, 5th 
				0.76 to 1, reverse 5.72 to 1. 
				6.17 litre engine: 6-speed constant-mesh 
				unit, with an overdrive top gear. All forward gears were in 
				constant mesh with engagement by dog clutches. A power-take-off 
				could be fitted. Ratios: 1st 6.988 to 1, 2nd 4.308 to 1, 3rd 
				2.655 to 1, 4th 1.605 to 1, 5th 1 to 1, 6th 0.76 to 1, reverse 
				6.343 to 1. 
				7.685 litre engine: inertia-lock 
				synchromesh unit with 5 forward speeds and one reverse; the 
				synchromesh acting on the 4 highest ratios; first and reverse 
				gears being of the sliding mesh type. Provision was made for 
				fitting a power take-off. Ratios: 1st 6.25 to 1, 2nd 4.40 to 1, 
				3rd 2.65 to 1, 4th 1.56 to 1, 5th 1 to 1, reverse 6.01 to 1. 
				
		Transmission 
		Seamless, open, tubular, ropeller shafts with needle roller 
		bearing universal joints. The 9 ft. and 10 ft. 6 inch wheelbase models 
		had a single shaft, the longer 13 ft. 9 inch and 15 ft. 9 inch models 
		had  two shafts, with connections being made through a robust 
		centre bearing. The tipper chassis 
				incorporated a single piece drive with Hardy Spicer couplings. 
				Front axle 
				'I' section manganese molybdenum steel axle beam with 
				integral spring pads. 2¼ inch 
				diameter stub axle with taper roller bearings. 
				Rear axle 
				5.1 litre engine: Heavy duty Eaton two-speed axle with 
				finger-tip operated electric shift. Axle reduction ratios: 6.14 
				and 8.54 (trucks), 6.5 and 9.02 (tippers). 
				6.17 and 7.7 litre engine: Extra large capacity Eaton two-speed 
				axle with reduction ratios of 5.14 and 7.02 (tractor models, 6.5 
				and 8.87). 
				Steering 
				Cam and double roller, 19¾ 
				inches diameter steering wheel. 
				Brakes 
				Bendix-Westinghouse air-hydraulic braking system, 
				actuating two-leading shoe brake units, giving controlled, 
				powerful braking. Front brakes 15¼ 
				inches diameter x 4¼ inches
				wide. Rear brakes 15½ inches 
				diameter x 6 inches wide. The hand brake operated on the rear 
				wheels. 
				Suspension 
				Overslung, 3 inches wide, semi-elliptic springs, 52 ins 
				long at the front, and 60 ins.long at the rear. Lever-type 
				hydraulic shock absorbers on the front axle were available as an 
				extra. On the 9 foot wheelbase tractor, the springs were 58 
				inches long. 
				Wheels and Tyres 
				10.00 x 20, 14 ply tyres all round, fitted on 
				interchangeable 6.00 T. 10-stud wheels. A complete spare wheel 
				and winch type carrier were provided. 
				Frame 
				Rigid assembly ensured by the use of 9 ins. x 3 ins. x
				¼ in. carbon-manganese steel, 
				channel section, with bolted-in frame members and cross members, 
				reinforced by flitch plates. Towing facilities were included at 
				the front and rear. 
				Electrical 
				Compensated 24 volt lighting and starting control, with 
				89 ampere hour batteries, consisting of four 6 volt units. 
				Fuel tank 
				Cylindrical welded steel tank of 33 gallon capacity on 9 
				ft. model,  40 gallon capacity on all other models. Larger 
				capacity, or dual tanks could be fitted on long wheelbase 
				chassis. 
				Cab 
				Built in two sections, split at the waistline with a quickly 
				detachable top half for easy maintenance. It had a deep 
				wrap-round windscreen, fully adjustable seats, wind-down door 
				windows, and fully hinged quarter lights. Extras included an 
				external double skin, heater, and passenger tinted sun visor.  |