1930 Rugby 615

Special features

  • 1 ton capacity
  • 58 horsepower, six cylinder engine
  • 4-Forward speed truck transmission

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Chassis with cowl$865.001
Chassis with cab$995.001
Panel Body Truck$1,160.001
Stake Body Truck

1 1930 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing

Serial number range

  • L-1001 to L-1278
  • T-1001 to T-1278
  • C-1001 to the factory closing, December 17, 1930
  • The serial number is located on the name plate attached to the upper toe board.

Specifications

EngineSix-cylinder "L" Head, 3¼" bore by 4" stroke. Displacement 199 cubic inches. Brake horsepower, 57 at 2800 r.p.m. Pistons, isometric type, made of Bohnalite with invar struts; crankcase vapor remover.
CrankshaftDrop forged, heat treated, weight 48 pounds. 4 main bearings..
Engine lubricationFull force 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 14 quarts.
Gasoline supply14 gallon fuel tank; diaphragm pump, fuel feed.
Carburetor1¼" carburetor equipped with accelerating device and economizer.
Clutch10" single dry disc.
Transmission4-Forward-Speed; roller bearing countershaft; power take-off opening on both right and left sides; gear ratios: first, 6.417:1; second, 3.86:1; third, 1.797:1; fourth, 1:1.
SpringsFront – Overslung, semi-elliptic; length 36¾", width 2;"; self-adjusting spring shackles. Rear – Overslung, semi-elliptic; length 50"; width, 2½", heavy forged spring shackles. (Auxiliary spring equipment available, adding 33% to load capacity.)
Front axleReverse Elliott type; drop forged, heat-treated I-beam.
Rear axleSemi-floating; spiral bevel driven; straddle mounted pinion; ratio 5.375:1.
BrakesSteeldraulic, four-wheel brakes; hand brake operates on propeller shaft drum.
Chassis lubricationPressure gun.
WheelsHollow steel spoke type, latest approved design; special provision for dual tires..
TiresFront, 5.50:20, 6-ply balloons. Rear, 32×6, 8-ply, high pressure. (Note – 32×6 spare may be used on front wheels in emergency.)
Wheelbase134 inches
Starting, lighting, ignition6-volt, belt driven generator; manual and automatic spark control.
Standard equipmentFront bumper; head, tail and stop lights; front and rear fenders; full running board; spare rim; tool kit; grease gun; and jack. Coincidental ignition switch and coil lock; ammeter; electric gasoline gauge; electric engine temperature indicator; oil pressure gauge and speedometer.

References

  • [ORL] A-30-501-8
  • [DFR-DS] V20#4