ROVER 16hp Meteor

Specification ROVER 16hp 'Meteor Sixteen' Saloon, Model Year 1934
Engine
Six cylinder 65 mm bore x 101.6 mm stroke. Capacity 2023 cc
RAC rating 15.72. Tax £16
Valves
Overhead. Operated by push rods from camshaft in crankcase, driven by chain from crankshaft
Cooling System
Water circulated by pump and temperature controlled by thermostat
A fan is also fitted
Lubrication
By pressure from a gear type pump forcing oil to all bearings, big ends and to overhead valve gear
Oil consumption 1,000 - 1,500 mpg
Ignition
Coil and battery. 12 Volt. Hand and automatic control
Fuel Supply
From 12 gallon tank at rear. Positive pump to carburetter
Approximate consumption 22 mpg at 30 mph
Clutch
Single plate. Automaically controlled by Bendix system
Independently pedal operated
Gears
Four speeds and reverse. Silent third. Gearbox in unit with engine
Cenral change speed lever
Free Wheel
Incorporated in gearbox, operates on all gears giving easy clutcless gear change
Automatically locks in reverse
Transmission
By enclosed propeller shaft with central bearing, to spiral bevel type rear axle
Brakes
Bendix-Perrot type, on all four wheels
Hand brake on all wheels
Suspension
Semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear
Tyre Sizes
18 x 5.50
Starting
Lucas „Startix“ automatic starting
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ROVER "Meteor"