1928 Star M2

Special features

  • Nelson Bohnalite pistons
  • Silent timing chain
  • Vacuum gasoline feed
  • Full pressure system of lubrication.
  • Full crown fenders
  • Four wheel brakes
  • Cadet-type visor
  • Oversize balloon tires.
  • Guaranteed speed of 60 miles per hour.

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Coupe$495.001
Two Door Sedan$495.001
Four Door Sedan$570.001
Sport Roadster$495.001

1 1928 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing

Serial number range

  • E-1000 to E-34999

Specifications

EngineFour-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; 3-3/8" bore by 4-1/4" stroke; piston displacement, 152 cubic inches; N.A.C.C. rating, 18.2; brake horsepower 36 at 2,400 r.p.m. Engine mounted in rubber.
CylindersCast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase; detachable head.
Valves1-1/2" diameter; 5/16" lift.
Crankshaft bearingsFront, 1-1/2" by 1-25/32"; center, 1-1/2" by 1-9/16"; rear, 1-1/2" by 2-3/4".
Camshaft bearingsFront, 1-3/4" by 1-3/8"; center, 1-5/8" by 1"; rear, 1-1/2" by 1-33/64".
Engine lubricationForce feed to silent timing chain and all main, connecting-rod and camshaft bearings.
Cooling systemFedders, honeycomb-type radiator; capacity, 8 quarts; 16" fan, 4 blades; pump.
Gasoline supplyCapacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed. Gasoline gauge on tank.
CarburetorOne-inch, plain tube, air and fuel adjustment. Exhaust and intake manifold with hot spot, mounted on left side of engine.
ClutchSingle-plate, dry-disc, enclosed in flywheel; separately removable.
TransmissionStandard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse; separately removable.
Front axleStandard drop-forged "I" beam section with reverse Elliott type steering mechanism. Tapered roller wheel bearings.
Rear axleSemi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
Steering gearSemi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Fore-and-aft steering. Ball thrust bearings. 16" wheel. Horn button on steering wheel.
BrakesFour-wheel Bendix mechanical, internal expanding, self-energizing, 3-shoe type; 11" brake drums. Easy adjustment.
Chassis lubricationAlemite pressure system.
SpringsSemi-elliptic; front, 36" by 1-3/4"; rear, 54" by 1-3/4".
WheelsDisc or wood artillery wheels optional.
TiresBalloons, 28 x 4.75.
Wheelbase107 inches
ControlsCenter control; accelerator pedal mounted on toe board. Spark and throttle levers on steering wheel. Speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge and instrument lamp clustered on instrument board. Ignition and lighting switch and choke mounted on instrument board.
Starting, lighting, ignitionChain driven generator, starting motor, igniter, coil. Combination stop and tail light. Corcoran lamps.
Standard equipmentAutomatic windshield wiper, rear view mirror, stop light, Stewart-Warner speedometer, electric motor-driven horn/. Tire carrier and extra rim.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V14#2
  • [OSL] A-28-202-4