From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Specifications for the 1934 Buick Series 40 S.U.P., covering the engine's exhaust, cooling, and lubrication systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\3\ scan0164 | |
| Date | 10th May 1934 | |
| 1934 BUICK SERIES 40 S.U.P. SPECIFICATIONS Page 7 ENGINE (CONT'D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}) EXHAUST SYSTEM (CONT'D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}) MANIFOLD (CONT'D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}) the manifold. The center exhaust outlet pipe passes straight down through the engine side pan. MUFFLER - Sheet steel, straight-through low back pressure type. COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR - Sloping design with "V" front. A grille is provided, having a mesh of about 5/16" (7.95 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore}) Radiator shell is painted to match body color, with chrome-plated outline bead, with a radiator ornament on top of shell. Copper radiator core with "V" shaped core cells. Core area 389 sq. ins. (2510 sq. cm.). Radiator filler located under hood. Thermostatic by-pass type of water temperature control. Thermostat located in radiator inlet. Opening temperature 140-150° F.{Mr Friese} Fully open at 170° F.{Mr Friese} Cooling system capacity is 14 qts. (13.25 lts.). Cooling system drain -- one at radiator outlet and one at rear end of cylinder block. WATER PUMP - Centrifugal type, a separate unit attached to front of cylinder block, mounted on and driven by fan shaft. Pump shaft supported in two "Durex" bushings, fitted with oil cups for manual lubrication. FAN - Four blades pressed steel 16" (.406 m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore}) diameter. Belt-driven from pulley on front end of crankshaft. FAN BELT - "V" Belt, 25/32" (19.84 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore}) wide. Adjustable at generator. LUBRICATION - Force feed, oil pumped from oil pan into main bearings, lower connecting rod bearings, camshaft bearings and rocker arms. Balls, studs, push rod ends, and valve lifters are lubricated by overflow from rocker arm shaft. Cylinder walls and piston pin bearings are lubricated by oil forced through a small hole drilled through the lower end of each connecting rod which meters with holes in crankshaft once each revolution. Timing chain is lubricated by overflow from front camshaft bearing. Oil filler tube integral with push rod cover plate. Measuring stick on right side of crankcase. Oil pressure regulator set for correct pressure at factory. OIL PUMP - Gear type, located at rear of center right side of oil pan, driven from distributor shaft. Screen located in sump protecting pump intake. CRANKCASE VENTILATOR - A vacuum created by the rotation of the crankshaft draws air into the crankcase through the breather located toward the rear left side of the crankcase. The air is circulated through the crankcase up into the Issued:-May 10, 1934. | ||