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Ariel-1937-600cc-VB

The S.V. DE-LUXE 600 c.c. MODEL VB

ENGINE - 86.4x 102 mm. (598 c.c.). Detachable high power cylinder head. Totally enclosed valve springs. Ball bearings on both sides of mainshaft. Double roller bearing big-end. High tensile steel connecting rod. Aluminium alloy piston. 5 to I compression.

LUBRICATION - Dry sump system, employing dual plunger pumps and ¾-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 - Large diameter exhaust pipe, with streamlined silencer.

WHEELS - Dunlop tyres. 26x3.25.

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

TANK - All-steel saddle type, with instrument panel, 3¼-gallon capacity. Superbly finished Chromium and Black, lined Gold (Chromium and Ariel Green optional).