1940 AMERICAN BANTAM

Model Designations:

American Bantam, Model 65, 4 Cylinder

American Bantam, Model 65, 4 Cylinder Body Styles

Standard Coupe, Base Price: $399

Master Coupe, Base Price: $449

Master Roadster, Base Price: $449

Convertible Coupe, Base Price: $525

Convertible Sedan, Base Price: $549

Station Wagon, Base Price: $575

General Specifications

Wheelbase: 75 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 4, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 2.25" X 3-1/8"

Engine Displacement: 50.1 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.40:1

Taxable Horsepower: 8.17

Horsepower: 22 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Not Available .

Tire Size: Not Available; Inflation Pressure, Not Available

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Spark Plug Type: Not Available

Point Gap: .022"

Distributor Cam Angle: Not Available

Ignition Timing: No Mark

Spark Timing: 4 degrees before TDC

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .011", Exhaust .012"

Tappet Clearance for Timing: Intake .011”

Cylinder Head Torque: Not Available

Battery Terminal Grounded: Positive

Carburetor Specifications:

Not Available

Capacities

Cooling System: 6 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 5 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Pints;

Transmission: 1-1/4 Pounds

Rear Axle: 1-1-4 Pounds

Beginning Serial Number: 65-500

Brake Specifications

Not Available

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: +5 Degrees

Camber: +2-3/4 Degrees

Toe In; 3/32"

Rear Axle Data

Not Available

Generator Specifications:

Not Available

Regulator Specifications:

Not Available

Starting Motor Specifications:

Not Available

Carburetor Adjustments:

Not Available

Dash Gauge Manufacturers:

Not Available

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