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Ariel-1937-250cc-LG

The O.H.V. DE LUXE 250cc Model LG

ENGINE - 61 x 85 mm. (249 c.c.). High efficiency engine. Totally enclosed valve springs. Valve guides automatically lubricated. Ball bearings on both sides of mainshaft. Double roller bearing big-end. High tensile steel connecting rod. Aluminium alloy piston, 6 to I compression.

LUBRICATION - Dry sump system, employing dual plunger pumps and ^-gallon capacity separate oil tank.

CARBURETTER - Down-draught Amal.

GEARBOX - Four-speed. Foot control.

TRANSMISSION - Engine shaft shock absorber. Polished aluminium oil bath chain case and Ariel outside clutch of large dimensions. Rear chain fully protected and automatically lubricated.

EXHAUST SYSTEM - Two-port with round spiral baffle silencers. (Detachable fishtails optional).

WHEELS - Dunlop tyres, 26x3.25 rear. 26x3 front.

MUDGUARDS - Robust ribbed section steel guards, as illustrated. Tail of rear guard hinged co facilitate wheel removal.

TANK - All-steel saddle type with instrument panel. 2½-gallon capacity. Superbly finished Chromium and Black, lined Gold. (Chromium and Ariel Green optional).