1925 Flint H-40

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1925 Flint H-40 Closed Couplet Brougham

Special features

  • Balloon tires
  • Four-wheel brakes
  • Tubular backbone frame

Body styles

Body style
Closed Couplet Brougham

Serial number range

2405 to 7699

Specifications

ItemSpecification
EngineSix-cylinder, L-head type; 48 horsepower at 2,400 r.p.m., bore 3-1/8″, stroke 4-1/4″; 195.6 cubic inch displacement.
CylindersCast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase.
Valves1-1/2″ diameter, 5/16″ lift.
PistonsThree rings, 3/16″ wide, all above piston pin.
Connecting Rods8-1/4″ center to center; material is drop-forged steel, heat treated; bearing is cast in rod; diameter, 2″; width, 1-3/8″;
CrankshaftFour-bearing; front, 2″ diameter and 1-1/2″ long; both center bearings, 2″ diameter and 1-3/8″ long; rear bearing, 2″ diameter and 2-11/32″ long; all bearings are accessible by removing oil pan without disturbing any other parts.
CamshaftFour-bearing; carbon steel, case-hardened and ground.
Engine LubricationForce feed gear type oil pump; camshaft drilled and oil is forced to camshaft bearings through case to main crankshaft bearings and to connecting rod bearings.
Cooling SystemFedders radiator; honeycomb type, 16″ four-blade fan; water capacity of cooling system is 12 quarts.
Timing Gear DriveMorse silent chain; simple adjustment.
CarburetorPlain tube carburetor; combination intake and exhaust manifold with hot spot located on left side of motor with carburetor
ClutchSingle plate, dry type enclosed in flywheel; easily adjusted or removed without disturbing engine or transmission.
TransmissionWarner standard selective type; three speeds forward and one reverse, located amidship of car.
Electric SystemAuto-Lite starting motor, generator, coil and distributor; U.S.L. battery, 92 amp. hours.
DriveLeft-hand drive, with spark and throttle levers mounted on steering wheel; ignition and lighting switch mounted on instrument board.
Front AxleAdams; reverse Elliott type; “I” beam; tapered roller hub bearings.
Rear AxleAdams; semi-floating type; spiral bevel pinion and ring gear; ratio, 4-7/9 to 1.
BrakesDouble-shoe type on front and rear wheels; operated from foot pedal; emergency connection to hand brake lever.
SpringsSemi-floating type; front, 35″ long; rear, 50-1/2″ long; spring bolts, 9/16″ diameter; front, seven leaves; rear, seven leaves; springs are 2″ wide.
Tires5.25 Balloon demountable on 20inch disc steel wheels.
Chassis LubricationAlemite system.
Steering GearWorm and lever type; ball thrust bearings with adjustment to take up wear; 16 inch steering wheel; horn button mounted on steering wheel.
FramePressed steel, with 4-1/2″ channel 5/32″ thick; five cross members and four-point motor suspension.
Gasoline SupplyStewart vacuum feed is used; gasoline tank located at rear of frame and has a capacity of 12 gallons.
Wheelbase115 inches
HeadlampsBarrel type, nickel-plated and black enamel; equipped with Smith lenses.
HornMotor-driven.

Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 21 no. 1.

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