STARTING IN COLD WEATHER
When starting the engine, especially in cold weather always disengage the clutch. This relieves the battery of the additional drain of having to turn the gears in the transmission when starting the engine.
When starting the engine, especially in cold weather always disengage the clutch. This relieves the battery of the additional drain of having to turn the gears in the transmission when starting the engine.
As the standard Bendix sleeve cannot be installed without special equipment, it has been necessary heretofore to replace the complete shaft assembly when the sleeve was broken. To eliminate this condition, we are now supplying special service sleeves, which can be easily installed in your own shop. Sleeve A-11357-A is for use with the present …
With the adoption of the "B" design (A-17553) wiper, the wiper was not only improved but the design considerably simplified. In addition the change also made it comparatively easy to make repairs on this later design wiper. We are accordingly shipping a supply of "B" design wiper parts to all Branches so that dealers can …
Instructions for Repairing A-17553-B Electric Windshield Wipers Read More »
To eliminate the possibility of mechanics putting grease instead of gear lubricant in the steering gear, the Zerk fitting has been replaced with a pipe plug (see Fig. 776). Never put grease in the steering gear. Complaints of hard steering can invariably be traced to that source. Use gear lubricant only in the steering gear-the …
LUBRICATOR FITTING ON STEERING GEAR CHANGED TO A PLUG Read More »
When present stocks of A-16350-51-A-B Fordor rear fenders are exhausted they will no longer be carried for service. Replacements can be taken care of by using A-16310-11-A-B fenders. When installing a 16310-11 fender on a Fordor it will be necessary to drill three 3/8“ holes at the points shown in Fig. 794. A template can …
A new four-speed transmission has recently been adopted as standard equipment on all Model "AA" trucks. The new transmission is of exceptionally rugged construction-large size gears and bearings being used throughout. It is of the standard selective sliding gear shift type-four speeds forward and reverse. All gears and shafts in the new transmission are made …
New Four-Speed Transmission For Model “AA” Truck Read More »
While there are a number of anti-freezing solutions on the market, probably the majority of owners use denatured alcohol and water. Below is given the proportions of alcohol and water for freezing temperatures. Before pouring the solution into the radiator be sure there are no water leaks. Tighten hose connections and inspect water pump packing. …
Here's a transmission counter shaft gear (Fig. 780) that was replaced by a dealer and then sent into the branch for credit. If the dealer had made even a superficial examination of this gear he would have noted that its condition was entirely due to the way the car had been operated. Investigation disclosed that …
A change has been made in the transmission countershaft gear bearing spacer. Formerly two collar type spacers were pressed in to the shaft hole in the countershaft gear. This was done at the factory. The new design spacer (A-7115) is cylindrical in shape and is a slip fit on the counter- shaft. With this design …
A change has been made in the front cross member on both the car and truck. The new style cross member has a slight depression at both ends where the radiator bolt extends through the member. Old style cross members were embossed at those points (see Fig. 782). To compensate for this difference when mounting …
A slight change has been made in the wiring which places the ammeter in the ignition circuit. When the switch is turned on, the ignition current passing through the coil now registers on the discharge side of the ammeter when the engine is being cranked or is slowly idling. In other words, in addition to …
A change has been made in the size of the notch in the end of the 3 speed transmission countershaft and reverse idler shaft, also in the thickness of the retainers used with these parts. After machining the notch in the end of the countershaft, the length of the remaining stock measures 1/2“, instead of …