1931 Rugby 406

Special features

  • 49 horsepower, four cylinder engine
  • "Steeldraulic" 4-wheel brakes
  • Four-speed transmission

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
De Luxe Cab and Dump Body
De Luxe Cab and Live Stock Body
De Luxe Cab Integral with Canopy Top
De Luxe Cab Integral with Panel Body
De Luxe Cab Integral with Stake Body
De Luxe Cab with Wide Express Body
Chassis

Specifications

Engine4-cylinder, mountings cushioned in rubber, "L" head. Bore 3-7/8", stroke 4-1/4", 24.03 horsepower, N.A.C.C. rating, 49 brake horsepower at 2,800 r.p.m. PYRODYNE non-detonating cylinder head. ISOMETRIC aluminum alloy invar strut pistons. Camshaft driven by silent chain.
Engine lubricationForce feed system; oil filter, gear type pump forces oil to all crankshaft and camshaft bearings, and timing chain; oil spray for wrist pins, cylinder walls and valve mechanism.
Cooling systemCentrifugal water pump; thermostat control of temperature; four blade fan driven by V belt from crankshaft; water capacity of cylinder jacket and radiator 3 gallons.
Fuel supply12 gallon fuel tank; diaphragm pump, fuel feed; 1-1/4" carburetor equipped with accelerating device and economizer.
Clutch10 inch single dry disc.
Transmission4-Forward-Speed; roller bearing countershaft; power take-off opening on both right and left sides; Gear ratios: First speed, 6.417:1; Second speed: 3.86:1; Third speed: 1.797:1; Fourth speed: 1:1.
Front axleReverse-Elliot type. Drop-forged, heat-treated I-beam.
Rear axleSemi-floating; spiral bevel driven; straddle mounted pinion; ratio 5.375:1 or 6.625:1 optional.
Final gear ratiosRear axle ratio 5.375:1- 1st speed: 34.49 to 1; 2nd speed: 20.78 to 1; 3rd speed 9.66 to 1; 4th speed 5.375 to 1. Rear axle ratio 6.625:1 – 1st speed: 42.5 to 1; 2nd speed: 25.57 to 1; 3rd speed: 11.9 to 1; 4th speed: 6.625 to 1.
Brakes"Steeldraulic" four-wheel brakes, 14" drum; hand brake operates on propellar shaft drum.
Chassis lubricationPressure Gun
SpringsFront – Overslung, semi-elliptic; length 36-3/4; width 2"; self-adjusting spring shackles. Rear – Over-slung semi-elliptic; length 50"; width 2-1/2"; heavy forged spring shackles. (Auxiliary spring equipment available.)
WheelsHollow steel spoke type, latest approved design; special provision for dual tires.
TiresFront, 6.00:20 6-ply truck balloons. Rear, 32×6, 8-ply, high pressure. (Note: 32×6 spare may be used on front wheels in emergency.)
Wheelbase154 inch wheelbase obtainable.
Electrical system6-volt; belt driven generator; manual and semi automatic spark control.
EquipmentFront bumper, head, tail and stop lights, front and rear fenders; full running board; spare rim; tool kit, grease gun and jack, co-incidental ignition switch and coil lock; ammeter; electric gasoline gauge; electric engine temperature indicator; oil pressure gauge and speedometer.
General dimensions and lengthOverall Length – 189 inches. Back of seat to center of axle – 53-3/4". Back of seat to end of frame – 91-1/4 inches. Maximum wheel house width – 48-1/4 inches. Width of frame – 34 inches. Tread – standard. Chassis weight – 2,900 pounds. Body weight allowance – 1,200 pounds. Payload – 3,000 pounds. Gross allowable weight – 7,100 pounds.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V16#2