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1930 Franklin 147 Series
Deauville Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 6,043
Body Maker
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 132 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Own, Valve-in-head
Displacement 274.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 4 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not Aplicable
Brake Horsepower 95@3100
Rated Horsepower 29.4
Torque
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Right side of crankcase above generator.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Stromberg
Type Spur
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.12 to 1
2nd 1.42 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 4.013 to 1
Dry plate
Clutch Size 11 7/8 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 51/12
Front Full elliptic leaf springs
Rear Full elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 14 inches
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Closed circuit or single point
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Air cooled
Radiator Not applicable
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 19 x 6.5
Spare Location External rear
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2 Quarts
Cooling System Not applicable
Rear Differential 1 1/2 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 198,000 to 203,999
VIN Description Total Digits: 6
Digits 1-6: Production number
VIN Location On dash plate under hood.
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Additional Information
No. produced is total calendar year production.

Franklin Instruction Book- 145 147 c.1930Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Franklin 145 147 (oversize) (1930)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal & Motor Age March 1930Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Pyroxylin
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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