1931 Rugby S4

Special features

  • 1,000 pound capacity
  • 36 horsepower, four cylinder engine

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Canopy Top with Closed Cab
Panel Body with De Luxe Cab
Straight Side Express Integral Closed Cab

Specifications

EngineFour-cylinder, "L" head. Bore 3-3/8", stroke 4-1/4". Piston displacement 152 cubic inches. Actual brake horsepower 36 at 2400 r.p.m.; S.A.E. rating 18.2. Nelson Bohnalite alloy pistons. Camshaft driven by Morse silent chain chain drive – adjustable. 3-bearing crankshaft. Cylinder cast en-bloc – detachable head.
Engine lubricationFull force feed lubrication.
Cooling systemCentrifugal water pump; honeycomb type radiator. Water capacity – 6-1/2 quarts. 16 inch, 4-blade fan; flat endless belt.
Fuel supplyVacuum feed Stewart. Fuel tank mounted on rear of chassis.
ClutchSingle dry plate – smooth positive. Enclosed in flywheel – removable without disturbing engine or transmission. Flywheel covered with metal shield.
Transmission3 speed – selective sliding. Ball bearing main shaft. Alloy steel hardened gears. Drive from motor to transmission is through special Spicer metal and rubber double universal joint eliminating shocks.; Gear ratios: First speed, 3.32:1; Second speed: 1.77:1; Third speed: 1.00:1
Front axleDrop type, high grade forged I-beam. Center point steering. Ball type thrust bearings on knuckles.
Rear axleSemi-floating; Split housing type; 4.44 to 1 ratio.
Final gear ratios1st speed: 14.74 to 1; 2nd speed: 7.86 to 1; 3rd speed 4.44 to 1; reverse 18.6 to 1.
BrakesTwo shoe 11 inch Bendix Duo-servo brakes – all brakes adjusting to give same braking – no equalizers.
Chassis lubricationAlemite high pressure.
SpringsSemi-elliptic; Front – length 36"; width 1-3/4"; Rear – length 54"; width 1-3/4"
Steering gearWorm and Wheel Adjustable. 11 to 1 ratio. 17 inch steering wheel – flush type.
Wheels19 inch wood wheels, 4 inch rims.
Tires29×5.00 Balloon tires; 28×4.75 on convertible roadster.
Wheelbase107 inches
Electrical systemAuto-lite ignition.
EquipmentFront and rear fenders, wood running boards, metal side aprons, side tire carrier, stop light, spare rim, tool kit, gasoline gauge, gasoline filter.
General dimensions and lengthTread standard 56 inches. Turning radius approximately 2 feet.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V16#2