1925 Mason RoadKing

Special features

  • Available in two lengths: 130 inches and 150 inches.
  • Extra large radiator

Specifications

EngineN.A.C.C. horsepower rating, 25.6. Maximum horsepower, 46. "L" head. Four cylinders cast en bloc. Bore and stroke, 4" x 5". Removable cylinder head. Valves easily accessible and entirely enclosed, operating in bath of oil vapor.
Engine lubricationForce feed, gear pump. Bayonet type oil gauge which shows not only quantity by quality of oil in crankcase. Oil gauge on dash.
Cooling systemPositive water circulation by pump. Extra large radiator. Hand operated fan belt adjustment with very wide belt.
Gasoline supplyRound tank on dash; capacity, 10-1/2 gallons; gravity feed.
CarburetorZenith.
Clutch12-inch. Borg and Beck dry disc.. Clutch is removable without disturbing motor or transmission, and is unusually accessible.
TransmissionSliding selective type, three speeds forward and one reverse.
DriveShaft drive with double universal joints and spring cushioned torque arm.
Front axleDrop-forged I-beam with integral yokes. Heavy duty tapered roller bearings, extra size all around.
Rear axleFull floating type of RoadKing design, special heavy duty type. Spiral bevel gears. Heavy duty bearings, extra size; Molybdenum steel shafts with ten splines.
FrameChannel steel frame, 1-3/4" flanges, 5-9/16" deep and 3/16" thick. Reinforcing angle riveted to frame acts as strengthening member and takes all body bolt holes.
Steering gearIrreversible, with 18" wheel; easy to operate.
Brakes2-3/4" x 14" service brake, external contracting, operated by foot; 2-3/4" x 14" internal expanding emergency brake operated by hand lever.
SpringsSemi-elliptic with auxiliary spring on rear. The front springs are 38" x 2"; rear, 40" x 2-1/2", with auxiliary springs. Rear springs on 150" chassis 48" long, with auxiliary springs.
WheelsHeavy duty truck, artillery or disc type; heavy duty demountable rims.
Tires32" x 6" pneumatic cord truck tires all around.
WheelbaseTwo lengths: 130" and 150".
Tread56 inches.
WeightWeight of 130" chassis with hood and fenders, 3142 pounds; 150" chassis, 3377 pounds.
ChassisLength from dash to end of frame, 131-1/4" on 130" wheelbase chassis. Length from dash to end of frame on 150" chassis, 176-3/4". Width over all, 66".
Starting, lighting, ignitionAuto-lite. Starting motor has Bendix drive, attached to enclosed flywheel; free from dirt.
Standard equipmentElectric starting and lighting system. Storage battery. Head lights, tail light, dash light, speedometer, ammeter, electric horn, radiator guard, front bumper, complete set of tools, including pump and powerful jack.

References

  • [OMTL] A-25-802-6