ROVER 20hp Meteor

Specification ROVER 20hp 'Meteor 'Twenty' Coachbuilt Saloon, Model Years 1930 - 1933
Engine
Six cylinders, cast en bloc, with detachable cylinder head
Bore 72 mm (2.764 in) stroke 105 mm (4.2 in). Total cylinder capacity 2565 c.c. (157 cu.in)
British Treasury and R.A.C. rating 19.3 h.p. Tax £20.
Order of firing of cylinders: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Valves
Overhead type, operated by long push rods from camshaft in crankcase
The overhead valve gear is totally enclosed, and automatically lubricated under pressure
Camshaft is driven by silent chain from crankshaft. Chain not adjustable but provided with an automatic tensioning device
Lubrication
By full pressure. The sump contains 2 gallons of oil, which is circulated by gear-type pressure pump to every bearing in the engine
An oil pressure gauge and water temperature gauge are combined is fitted on the facia board inside the car
Cooling
Engine cooling is thermostatically controlled
The cooling water is circulated by pump and a fan is also provided. Both are driven by link belt from the front end of the crankshaft, and this belt must be kept in correct tension by adjustment, when necessary, of the fan pulley
Ignition
By Lucas coil and accumulator, the distributor being very accessibly placed
Care must be taken to switch off the ignition whenever the engine is stationary, otherwise the battery discharges through the coil
The accumulator is carried in the near side front wing, where it is readily accessible for the periodical attention that is very necessary, i.e., attention for level of acid, etc.
Fuel System
The tank is placed at rear of chassis, and holds altogether twelve gallons of petrol, which is delivered to the carburetter by positive pump.
Engine Mounting on Chassis
The engine is suspended at three points. The two rear mountings are by special rubber buffers
A patent vibration damper is fitted at the front end of crankshaft
Electrical System
Lucas 12-volt ignition starting and lighting is fitted, the dynamo being driven by adjustable silent chain from transmission, and mounted on side of clutch-gearbox-casing.
The starter acts on the flywheel through Bendix drive
Clutch
Three-plate cork insert running in oil, automatically lubricated from engine sump
Gearbox
Double helical constant mesh gears with silent 3rd. Four speeds forward and reverse
Lubrication of gearbox is automatic from engine sump
The gearbox contains ½ gallon of oil, which is kept up to the proper level constantly by feed from the engine pump
Gear Ratios: Top, 5.3 : 1; silent 3rd, 7.6 : 1; 2nd, 11.24 : 1; 1st and reverse, 20 : 1.
Transmission
By enclosed propeller shaft, with bearing midway
This bearing is lubricated automatically from the gearbox
Back Axle
Spriral bevel type is employed. Ratio is 5.3 : 1
Suspension
By semi-elliptic springs front and rear, fitted with silent bloc shackle bushes
There are shock absorbers on all four springs
Brakes
On all four wheels are of internal expanding type, the diameter (internal) of each drum being 12 ins.
Footbrake pedal applies all four brakes, handbrake applying rear wheel brakes only
Wheels and Tyres
Quickly detachable by removing first the hub cover plate and then the five retaining nuts
Size of rim, 19 in.
Tyre Section 5.50 in. Recommended pressure: 30-32 lbs all wheels.
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ROVER "Meteor"

20hp Coachbuilt Saloon Specifications

1930 - 1934