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| 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Series | ||
| Chassis | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 142.5 & 153.5 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 57 1/2 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Lycoming Straight 8 | |
| Displacement | 419.7 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 4 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 320@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | Gray cast iron | |
| Engine Numbers | J101 to J588 | |
| Engine No. Location | Left rear motor leg. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.49 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.4 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.92 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Dual plate, dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.78 & others | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 15 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 15 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the driveshaft | ||
| Size | 7 3/4 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Honeycomb | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Wire | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Kelsey Hayes | ||
| Wheel Size | 19 x 5 | ||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 17 x 7.5 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 26 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 12 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 5 Pounds | ||
| Cooling System | 8 Gallons | ||
| Rear Differential | 2 Quarts | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 2125 to 2614 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Stamped on the firewall high up near the left center. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Model SJ is the Supercharged Model J. We found only 1 catalog of Model J's. It was for 1933 and had no prices. See Model J Series for listing of Coachbuilders. | |||
| References | |
| Duesenberg (1932-1933) | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum 1600 South Wayne Street P.O. Box 271 Auburn IN 46706 (219) 925-1444 www.acdmuseum.org |
| Owner's Instruction Book - Model J | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| ACD Museum's listing of Duesenberg Coachbuilders | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| Engineer'g Data & Specs - Duesenberg Model J (&SJ) | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| The World's Finest Motor Car (1933) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automobile Trade Journal January 1933 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Golden Beige | ||
| Gun Metal | ||
| Timagani Green | ||
| Lochinvar Gray | ||
| Buckingham Blue | ||
| La Playa Beige | ||
| Moonglo Pearl Deep | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |