1924 Eagle Six

Special features

  • 6 cylinder, 50 horsepower engine
  • Durant tubular backbone
  • Perfected four wheel brakes
  • 115" wheelbase

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Touring Car$820.001

1 1924 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Flint

Specifications

EngineSix cylinders, "L" head type; 48 horsepower at 2,400 r.p.m.; bore, 3-18"; stroke 4-1/4"; 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; bearing is cast in rod; diameter, 2"; width, 1-1/2";
CrankshaftFour-bearing; front, 2" diameter and 1-1/2" long; both center bearings, 2" diameter and 1-1/4" long; rear bearing, 2" diameter and 2-1/2" long; all bearings easily 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.
Carburetor1 inch Tillotson carburetor; combination intake and exhaust manifold with hot spot; located on left side of engine 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, inclined king pins, 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-floating type; front, 35" long; rear, 50-1/2" long; spring bolts, 9/16" diameter; front, seven leaves; rear, seven leaves; springs are 2" wide.
Tires30" x 3½" straight sided cord; demountable; spare rim furnished.
Chassis lubricationAlemite system.
Steering gearWarner worm and gear type; ball thrust bearings with adjustment to take up wear; 16" steering wheel; horn button mounted on steering wheel.
FramePressed steel with 4-1/2" 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
HeadlampsDrum-type, nickel-plated rim; equipped with Flare Lite reflector.
HornMotor-driven.

References

  • [OEL] A-24-1001-8