Styling and appearance was the same as the V-8 and V-12 except for emblems and longer hood with seven ports.
A few Fleetwood body styles had an 18 degree rather than the typical 12 degree windshield. Some body styles
achieved the ultimate proportions -- radiator over front axle, windshield mid-way between the axles, and all
seating between the axles.
With the longer wheelbase and more power and weight, some mechanical details were beefed up versions of the
V-8, V-12 designs (10" deep frame, heavier axles, 18" rims, 11" clutch, 16" brake drums, different gear ratios,
greater battery/generator capacity).
The engine remained basically the same as in 1930-31. As on the V-12, carburetors were changed to Detroit
Lubricator, and oil filter was changed to Cuno. Fuel feed was by mechanical pump. Intake silencers with filter
took place of the vacuum tanks on the dash. In a departure from the smooth, uncluttered look of the earlier V-
16, the spark plug wires sprouted from the top of the distributor cap. A more efficient and dependable design,
but a real compromise in appearance.
I. D. DATA
Serial numbers were not used.
Engine numbers were stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase on the generator drive chain housing.
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