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Yes this does have some of my older work in it, but it is mostly facts and history.
the 1948 tucker specifications
Engine Specifications:

Horizontally opposed rear-mounted flat six cylinder engine
Aluminum block produced by Franklin Aircooled Motors
Bore: 4.5 in.
Stroke: 3.5 in.
Piston displacement: 335 cu. in.
Maximum horsepower: 166 b.h.p. @ 3200 r.p.m.
Maximum bmep: 200 p.s.i. @ 1800 r.p.m. (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum torque: 450 lbs/ft @ 1800 r.p.m.
Piston speed @ max. r.p.m: 1500 f.p.m.
Compression ratio: 7:1
Induction system: 2-bbl. Stromberg downdraft carburetor, mechanical fuel pump
Exhaust system: Twin mufflers, 6 exhaust pipes
Electrical system: 6-volt battery/coil
Valves: OHV, hydraulic actuation inclined @ 70 degrees
Valve overlap: 0
Fuel feed: Direct fuel injection through rotating distributor pump; S-2 single plunger or S-3 multiple plunger systems. Pressure at nozzle; 100 to 200 p.s.i.
Operating oil pressure: 60 p.s.i.
Ignition: 12-volt system, Autolite distributor and low output coil
Firing order: 1-4-5-2-3-6
Weight (complete): 490 lbs.
Lbs. per cu. in.: .83

Transmission:
Type: 4-speed manual with Bendix vacuum-electrical preselector
Differential in unit with transmission.

Brakes:
Type: 4-wheel hydraulic drums, internal expanding
Drum diameter: 11 in.

General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 130 in.
Front tread: 64 in.
Rear tread: 65 in.
Tire size: 7.00 x 15.00
Height: 60 in.
Length: 219 in.
Width: 79 in.
Weight: 4235 lbs.
Fuel Tank: 20 gal.
Mileage: 18-19 m.p.g. average
Original price: $2450 (projected, 194 cool

Performance (from Mechanix Illustrated, Aug. 194 cool
0-30 m.p.h. 3.5 sec.
0-60 m.p.h. 10.0 sec.
Top speed 119 m.p.h. at Sebring, 1956

Original Tucker Paint Colors
100 Black
200 Walz Blue
300 Dark Green
400 Beige/Tan
500 Silver (Pearl) Gray
600 Maroon





 
 
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