ROVER Ten

Specifications of the ROVER 10/25hp - Model Year 1930
Engine
The four cylinders are cast in one block, with detachable cylinder head carrying valves and rocker gear. The camshaft is in the crankcase, and is driven by silent chain from the crankshaft. The pistons are made of special cast iron, and are very light yet extremely strong. Two rings are fitted at the top of the piston, the lower of these being a scraper ring. The crankshaft is very sturdy and stiff, and is carefully balanced to ensure smooth running.
Firing Order of Cylinders 1-2-4-3
Bore and Stroke 63 x 95 mm - Engine Capacity 1185 c.c.
Treasury Rating 9.8 h.p. - Annual Tax £10
Lubrication
Every main bearing and big-end is lubricated under pressure, oil being forced from a gear-type pump located at the lowest point of the sump through the hollow crankshaft, the cylinder walls being lubricated by splash. The sump holds practically a gallon of oil, and is provided with a large size filter.
Oil Consumption (approx.) 1000-2000 m.p.g.
Cooling
The engine is water cooled by pump circulation, which is extremely efficient and renders the fitting of a fan unnecessary.
Ignition
Coil and battery ignition (Lucas make) is fitted, rendering easy starting and slow running, a feature. The distributor is accessibly placed on the dynamo casing.
Fuel System
The tank, which is located in the dash, holds 6 gallons, and feeds to the carburetter by gavity. A two-way tap is provided to gine warning when the supply is running low.
Fuel Consumption (approx.) 32-36 m.p.g.
Electrical Equipment
Lucas 12-volt starting and lighting set is fitted, the dynamo being driven by adjustable chain. A battery meter is fitted on dash board, showing at all times the state of charge of the accumulator.
Transmission
The clutch is of the cork insert type, and is extremely sweet in action. Gearbox provides three speeds and reverse, with central change-speed lever. The propeller shaft is enclosed in a torque tube, and has a central bearing. The back axle is of worm drive type, and perfectly silent.
Gear Ratios: 1st 5.3 : 1 - 2nd 8.46 : 1 - Top 19.5 : 1
Brakes
All four wheels have large internal-expanding brakes, operated by rod connections with easy adjustment. The foot brake applies brakes on all four wheels, the hand brake operating the rear wheel brakes.
Suspension
Front springs are semi-elliptic, and rear springs quarter-elliptic. Shock absorbers are fitted at both front and rear.
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre Size 27 x 4.40 ins
Equipment
The following equipment is provided on both Saloon and Sportsman’s Coupé models: speedometer - 8-day-clock - rear vision mirror - screen wiper - spring gaiters electric horn - electric roof lamp - battery meter - dash lamp - spare wheel and tyre licence holder - number plates (unlettered) - „Rover“ radiator mascot - complete kit of tools
The Sportsman’s Coupé has a trunk at rear of body
The Saloon has a folding luggage grid
Chromium plating of all external bright parts is standardised on both models
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 8 ft 8 ins
Track: 4 ft
Chassis
Complete with lighting and starting equipment, horn, speedometer, clock, bonnet, front wings and step boards, luggage grid, number plates, shock absorbers, spring gaiters, spare wheel and tyre, tool kit complete
Price £190 - The Chassis Price quoted includes artillery wheels

ROVER 10/25 hp

Specifications

1927 - 1933