A light six of 17 h.p. has been added to
the Fiat range of models for 1928. There are already the 9, 12, 15/20, 20/30, and 40 h.p. models as well, so thit all requirements have been adequately catered for.... There is nothing noticeable about the new six, but it will doubtless carry on the tradition for reliability and long service which Fiat cars have enjoyed for so long. A feature of the Fiat car is the fact that the chassis are run in on the company's track before coming to this country. A new four-cylinder car making its first appearance is the 14/40 h.p. Bean, on which the radiator has been altered considerably from its predecessors, and the engine itself has some novel - features which single- it out- for what must of necessity be only a brief description. The internal lubri- cation is achieved by a gear-driven pump which works at a pressure of 40 lb. per sq. inch. The suction side of this is protected by a gauge, and excessive pressure is regulated by a ball-type relief valve. There are no internal oil pipes in the engine whatsoever. While the engine has a detachable head the valves are side by side, the inlet valves being masked and having a high vertical lift. The auxiliaries have unusual drives, both the distributor and dynamo being driven by spiral gears. The timing cover with dynamo and distributor can be removed without disturbing the camshaft—which is driven by the crankshaft by helical spur gears—all the gearing being oil-fed directly on to the teeth under pressure by an external pipe: The whole chassis, which is up to date in design, is of the sturdy construction which has always been a feature of the Bean car.
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