Engine and Gear

Source: The original Mercedes Benz 170V sales brochure (reprint)
 
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Chassis




Engine...


  

Heated suction pipe                                    Valve seat (insert)


Data for the 38 HP engine:

Power 38 HP at 3200 1 / min. (4 stroke) Displacement 1697 cc Bore / Stroke 73,5 mm / 100 mm Cooling Water cooled (11 Liters) Oil capacity 5 Liters Firing order 1-3-4-2 Starter 6 Volt and 0,6 HP Carburetor Solex 30 BFLV

Acceleration




Gear: Fully synchronized with helical gear wheels




Axle drive with single wheel suspension




Climb performance


Gear data:

Manufacturer ZF AKS-15 4 forward + 1 reverse (synchronized) Reduction ratio 1. Gear 4,32   2. Gear 2,47   3. Gear 1,42   4. Gear 1,00   Reverse gear 3,72 Oil capacity 1,5 Liters   Clutch Single disc dry