WHIPPET IMPROVEMENTS
AMONG the several improvements made to the Whippet- car •'. is a slightly heavier crankshaft, which will enable a higher touring speed to be maintained with complete freedom from vibration. 1 ; , Another interesting fitment has been provided, on the rear spring 1 ' shackles; A bolt has been placed between the two shackle 'bolts,.--- thus ' permitting the owner. to make adjustments with- ease arid without ■ in- ' terfering with the shackle bolts. themselves. y A special gun greasing point has been provided on the fan belt. The Whippet has put up some very creditable performances lately. * Its 2600' miles, top-gear non-stop run last month, was .a crowning achievement. Heavy rains and rough country, made conditions anything but favorable, but the Whippet carrie through m top gear. The economical running: of the Whippet was strikingly derrion- •' strated by the low consumption of 34.84 miles to the gallon.
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NZ Truth, Issue 1182, 26 July 1928, Page 15
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145WHIPPET IMPROVEMENTS NZ Truth, Issue 1182, 26 July 1928, Page 15
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