1922 Star C

Special features

  • Continental motor
  • Timken bearings and axles
  • Warner-built transmission

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Coupe $580.001, price includes starter and demountable rims.
Runabout$319.001; with starter and demountable rims, $414.001
Sedan $645.001; price includes starter and demountable rims.
Station Wagon $610.001, price includes starter and demountable rims.
Touring$348.001; with starter and demountable rims, $443.001
Delivery $610.001, price includes starter and demountable rims.

1 1922 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Detroit

Serial number range

  • E-1 to E-830

Specifications

EngineContinental W-4, four-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; bore, 3-1/8" ; stroke, 4-1/4": 130,4 cubic inches.
CylindersCast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase.
Valves1-1/2" diameter; 5/16" lift.
Piston and connecting rod assemblyPiston rod, connecting rod assembly can be removed from either top or bottom of case.
CrankshaftTensile strength, 100,000 lbs. per square inch.
Crankshaft bearingsFront, 1-1/2" diameter x 1-15/16"; center, 1-1/2" x 1-9/16"; rear, 1-1/2" x 2-3/4".
Camshaft bearingsFront, 1-3/4" x 1-3/8"; center, 1-5/8" x 1"; rear 1-1/2" x 1".
Engine lubricationThe oiling system is the force feed type. The oil gear pump is driven directly from the rear of the cam shaft and feeds through the camshaft to all camshaft bearings and to holes drilled in the case to the main crank shaft bearings, to the camshaft arms, to connecting rods and bearings.
Cooling systemFedders radiator, honeycomb type; 16-inch fan; four blades; water pump, water capacity 8 quarts.
Gasoline supplyCapacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Stewart vacuum feed is provided. Fire hazard reduced to the minimum.
CarburetorTillotson, 1 inch. Exhaust and intake manifold mounted to left side of engine to which carburetor is attached.
ClutchSingle plate, dry type; enclosed in flywheel: easily removable without disturbing engine or transmission.
TransmissionStandard, selective, sliding gear type, three speeds forward and reverse. The design conforms in all respects to standard practice.
Front axleTimken; standard drop forge "I" beam section, with Elliott type steering mechanism. Wheels are adjustably mounted on Timken bearings.
Rear axleTimken; three-quarter floating, simple design. Timken bearings used throughout.
Steering gearWarner, semi-irreversible, worm and gear type. Ball thrust bearings are used, with suitable adjustment for wear. 16-inch steering wheel. Horn button on wheel.
BrakesExternal contracting; internal expanding; 10-inch brake drums. Easy and accessible adjustment is provided.
SpringsFront, 34" long; rear, 48" long.
Tires30" x 3-1/2", all around; Fisk Premiere.
Wheelbase102 inches.
ControlsLeft-hand drive, center control; accelerator pedal mounted on bracket of toe board, with foot rest. Spark and throttle mounted within easy reach of driver and easily operated. Design is simple. Ignition and lighting switch mounted in instrument plate.
Starting, lighting, ignitionAutolite generator, starting motor, igniter and coil. Unaffected by weather conditions.
Standard equipment–

References

  • [DFR-DS] V13#4