Panther Model 100 (1949)

features a rigid rear end with Dowty Oleomatic, air sprung, oil damped, front suspension."The Panther Story" by Barry M Jones, Panther Publishing Ltd.]

Technical Information

From "Panther Instruction Booklet" ["Panther Instruction Booklet"]

		Solo	With sidecar
Capacities	Petrol	3 galls.	3 galls.
	Oil	4 pts.	4 pts.
	Gear Box	1 pt.	1 pt.
	Forks	1.5 pts.	1.5 pts.
Tyres	Front	26" x 3.25"	26" x 3.25"
	Rear	26" x 3.25"	26" x 3.25"
Rims	Front	19" x 2.50"	19" x 2.50"
	Rear	19" x 2.50"	19" x 2.50"
Weight	(Dry Unladen)	385 lbs.	Depends on s/c
Chains Front	Pitch	0.5" x 0.305"	0.5" x 0.305"
	Links	71	69
Chains Rear	Pitch	0.625" x 0.375"	0.625" x 0.375"
	Links	90	90
Minimum Piston Ring Gap		0.008"	0.008"
Tappet Clearances	Inlet	Nil when hot	Nil when hot
	Exhaust	Nil when hot	Nil when hot
Valve Timing	In. opens before T.D.C.	25 deg.	25 deg.
	In. closes after B.D.C.	55 deg.	55 deg.
	Ex. opens before B.D.C.	70 deg.	70 deg.
	Ex. closes after T.D.C.	30 deg.	30 deg.
Ignition	Full advance before T.D.C.	38 deg.	38 deg.
Carburettor	Jet	220	220
	Slide	29/3	29/3
	Needle	3rd groove	3rd groove
Engine Sprocket		25	22

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External links

* [http://www.pantherownersclub.com/PantherPage/p-m-hw-m100.html Panther Model 100 at The Panther Page]
* [http://www.pantherownersclub.com/PantherPage/t-49100d.html 1949 Panther Model 100 Technical Specs]