1926 Flint B-40

Special features

  • Continental six-cylinder motor

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Brougham
Touring

Serial number range

  • F-12477 to F-15209

Specifications

EngineContinental engine. Six-cylinder, 48 horsepower at 2,400 r.p.m., bore 3-1/8", stroke 4-1/4"; L-head type, 195.6 cubic inch displacement.
CylindersCast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase.
Valves1-1/2" diameter, 5/16" lift.
PistonsThree rings 3/16" wide, all above piston pin.
Connecting rods8-1/4" center to center; material is drop-forged steel, heat treated; bearing is cast in rod; diameter, 2"; width, 1-3/8";.
CrankshaftFour-bearing; front , 2" diameter and 1-1/2" long; both center bearings, 2" diameter and 1-3/8" long; rear bearing, 2" diameter and 2-11/32" long; all bearings accessible by removing oil pan without disturbing any other parts.
CamshaftFour-bearing; carbon steel; case hardened and ground.
Engine lubricationForce feed gear type oil pump; camshaft drilled and oil is forced to camshaft bearings through case to main crankshaft bearings and to connecting rod bearings.
Cooling systemFedders radiator; honeycomb type, 16" four-blade fan; water capacity of cooling system is 12 quarts.
Timing gear driveMorse silent chain; simple adjustment.
CarburetorPlain tube carburetor; combination intake and exhaust manifold with hot spot located on left side of motor and has carburetor attached.
ClutchSingle plate, dry type enclosed in flywheel; easily adjusted or removed without disturbing engine or transmission.
TransmissionWarner standard selective type; three speeds forward and one reverse, located amidship of car.
Electric systemAuto-Lite starting motor, generator, coil and distributor; U.S.L. battery, 92 amp. hours.
DriveLeft-hand drive, with spark and throttle levers mounted on steering wheel; ignition and lighting switch mounted on instrument board.
Front axleAdams; reverse Elliott type, "I" beam, tapered roller hub bearings.
Rear axleAdams; semi-floating type; spiral bevel pinion and ring gear; ratio, 4-7/9 to 1.
BrakesDouble-shoe type on front and rear wheels; operated from foot pedal; emergency connection to hand brake lever.
SpringsSemi-elliptic type; front, 35" long; rear, 50-1/2" long; spring bolts, 9/16" diameter; front, seven leaves; rear, seven leaves; springs are 2" wide.
Tires5.25 balloon demountable on 20" disc steel wheels..
Chassis lubricationAlemite system.
Steering gearWorm and lever type; ball thrust bearings with adjustment to take up wear; 16" steering wheel; horn button mounted on steering wheel.
FramePressed steel 4.5" channel, 5/32" thick; five cross members and four-point motor suspension.
Gasoline supplyStewart vacuum feed is used; gasoline tank located at rear of frame and has a capacity of 12 gallons.
Wheelbase115 inches
HeadlampsBarrel type, nickel plated and black enamel; equipped with Smith lenses.
HornMotor-driven.
Standard equipmentFront bumper, motometer, winged radiator cap, windshield wiper, rear vision mirror, extra balloon tire, tube and tire cover.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V15#4