1926 Flint Z-18 Coach
1926 Flint Z-18 (Flint Junior) Deluxe Coach
Special features
- 40 horsepower motor, designed by Flint and built by Continental
- Four cross-member frame, for added strength
- Long, flat springs together with rubber shock insulators provide the utmost in easy riding comfort.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Coach | $1085.00 |
| De Luxe Coach | $1185.00 |
Serial number range
100 to 1911
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | “Continental” built; Six-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; bore, 2-3/4″; stroke, 4-3/4″; 169.28 cubic inches; 40 brake horsepower, 105 foot pounds of torque at 2800 r.p.m |
| Cylinders | Cast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase. |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Four main bearings |
| Camshaft Bearings | Four main bearings; the camshaft is driven by Morse Silent chain. |
| Engine Lubrication | Force feed oiling to all main, connecting rod and camshaft bearings by gear pump. |
| Cooling System | Impeller type water pump; 4-blade, 16 inch fan driven by “V” belt from crankshaft; water jackets extended below bottom of piston stroke. |
| Gasoline Supply | 12 gallon tank; “STEWART” vacuum system. |
| Clutch | Single dry disc, enclosed in flywheel. |
| Transmission | In unit with engine. Three forward speeds and reverse. |
| Front Axle | Reverse “Elliot” type; easy steering. |
| Rear Axle | Semi-floating; pinion shaft and differential mounted on extra large ball bearings. |
| Steering Gear | “Warner” irreversible worm and gear type; adapted to ballon tires. |
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band type, two-wheel brakes; with 12″ drums. |
| Chassis Lubrication | “Zerk” pressure feed system. |
| Springs | Semi-elliptic, rear, 52″ long; front, 53″ long; equipped with rubber shock insulators. |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches. |
| Starting, Lighting And Ignition | “Auto-Lite” system; “Bendix” drive starter; lighting and ignition switch on instrument panel. |
| General Equipment | Instrument board: ammeter, oil gauge, speedometer, lighting and ignition switch, concealed instrument board lights, hron on steering wheel, ail lamp, tool kit, extra rim, cowl ventilator. |
| De Luxe Equipment | Bumper and extra tire. |
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 6 no. 3, vol. 7 no. 3, vol. 12 no. 4, vol. 16 no. 2, vol. 17 no. 4, vol. 20 no. 3; Tad Burness, Monstrous American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920–1980, p. 100.
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