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Show FEATURES OP 1920 , Taylor Describes the New Models; First Shipment Reaches Salt Lake. Several carloads of the 1920 Maxwell cars reached the Taylor Motor company com-pany last iveck. Regarding the new greater Maxwell Mr. Taylor said: "For the advance information of Maxwell fans, changes on tho 1920 model are briefly as follows: The frame is stronger by the front cross-member cross-member fastened with six rivets on side of channel. The front axle is improved im-proved and affords easier steering. The ' steering knuckle spindle is larger and the bearings are longer.. A one-piece steering column, rigidly fastened to the instrument board, eliminates'vibra-tion. eliminates'vibra-tion. "An improved construction through-S through-S out is used on the rear axle. . There is a stronger housing and larger axle tubes. Larger thrust washers and heavier wheel bearings have been employed, while there is also a large four-pinion differential and heavier bearings. "There is a larger braking surface and conventional service brakes contracting con-tracting on tho rear wheels insure equal pressure on each whcJ. The motor is the same as at present except for ignition unit, which is mounted direct to gearcase, making a neat and rigid assembly and eliminating eliminat-ing absolutely any oil leakage at this point. Tho spark plugs are moved closer to center of combustion chamber. The pistons pis-tons are ten ounces lighter in weight. A hot-spot and ram's-horn, improving improv-ing vaporization and gas distribution. There is no change on the body except ex-cept door locks, which are an improved non-rattling type. The fenders are full crown, improved in appearance and extremely rigid. The running boards are narrow, with splash guards fastened at each end to fenders, decreasing tendency to rattle. The radiator is improved in appearance, appear-ance, with more radiating surface, while the capacity is increased one quart. The hood is improved in appearance and secured by new type hood hooks which will prevent vibration and noise. |