| 1920 Peerless
specifications |
Pretty much the standard Healing kit, but perhaps a little
unusual was the Burman gearbox - the Sturmey-Archer CS being more common. In a sad stae,
but an interesting companion to my Blue Bird.
| Engine: |
6hp JAP 50o V-twin, 770 cc |
| Lubrication: |
Best and Lloyd drip feed and hand pump, total
loss |
| Ignition: |
Chain driven magneto |
| Carburettor: |
Brown & Barlow or AMAC |
| Transmission: |
Burman 3 speed, chain-cum-belt |
| Frame: |
Healing fittings. Heavyweight Peerless fork |
| Wheels: |
Healing 26x3 beaded edge |
| Brakes: |
Single shoe acting on belt rim |
| Tanks: |
Combined petrol/oil, Edwards Brothers (EB),
Melbourne |
| Builder: |
A. G. Healing, Melbourne |
| Original Finish: |
Unknown, but probably predominantly black
enamel with nickel-plated sundries. |
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