Pre 1931 Data
Model No. 16H 4.90 HP
Engine
Side valve. Bore 79mm Stroke 100mm
Capacity
490cc
Lubrication
Positive pressure, mechanical pump with sight feed, regulated without restricting oil feed passage.
Carburetter
Approved variable jet type, bottom feed.
Magneto
High tension waterproof
Magneto shield
Aluminium with rubber inserts fitted, protecting the Magneto from water and mud, preventing
chafing of control and Magneto cables.
Silencer
(Registered Design). The gases pass by means of a large diameter Exhaust Pipe, heavily nickel-plated,
to a double chambered Silencer of improved design with Fish Tail fitted.
Transmission
Front Chain 1/2in. x .305in.; Rear Chain 5/8in. x 1/4in. Suitably protected with a handsome
aluminium chain cover , special design, giving easy access to chains and finished specially to
facilitate cleaning. Detachable polished aluminium clutch cover. The front chain is automatically
lubricated.
Gear Box
Specially designed Three-speed with stubbed tooth pinions.
Ratios: Sidecar 5.2, 7.6, 13.8; Solo 4.7, 6.9, 12.5.
Alternative Solo, close ratio: 4.7, 6.3, 11.3
Ratios: Sidecar 5.2, 7.6, 13.8; Solo 4.7, 6.9, 12.5.
Alternative Solo, close ratio: 4.7, 6.3, 11.3
Brakes
7in. Internal Expanding Brake Front Hub.
8in. Internal Expanding Brake Rear Hub. The latter incorporating Patent Shock Absorbing Device. Cup and Cone Bearings are utilised.
8in. Internal Expanding Brake Rear Hub. The latter incorporating Patent Shock Absorbing Device. Cup and Cone Bearings are utilised.
Wheels
Front built of 10G. Rustless Black Enamelled Spokes: Rear built of 8 x 10G. Butted Rustless
Black Enamelled Spokes.
Tyres
26 x3.25 Heavy Wired Type Cord Tyres
Petrol Tank
Capacity approximately 2 1/2 gallons. Cellulose finish in usual Norton colours.