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CHANGES MADE TO THE
AUSTIN A40 DEVON

From September 1948

Starting from Chassis Number (RHD only listed)

A/344868
Front shock absorber arm curvature increased.

B/349582
Starter four brush motor and separated switch added.

C/349618
Headlamp Size increased and front parking lights added.

D/354854
Radiator Thermostat added for Canada and US.

E/360861
Bevel Pinion rear bearing size increase.

F/368310
Steering Arms - Relay Arm and Drop Arm modified to same as A70.

G/391170
Steering Relay changed from threaded to bushed version.

H/449815
Final Ratio Drive changed from 5.43 to 5.14.

I/451256
Speedo drive pinion change.

J/458050
Sliding Shoe on front brakes introduced.

K/470410
Differential Crown wheel screw size increased.

L/484017
Rear Brake Drums had Countersink Screw change.

M/514586
Steering Arms modified.

N/625019
Sports had brake size increased from 9" to 10".

O/657001
Rear Axle length change (Start of GS4)

Source: Many thanks to Ern, from Australia