Model A Garage, Inc.

Restoring history one car at a time

1930

NEW STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Figs. 837 and 838 show the new stop light switch used on the car and truck. The new switch is unusually efficient, simple in design and easily installed. Its construction practically eliminates any possibility of stop light switch failure, as the switch plunger is under constant spring ten- sion at all times, except when the …

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OIL HOLES IN DIFFERENTIAL PINIONS

Occasionally a complaint was received of differential pinions freezing on the differential spider and damaging the axle parts. To lessen any further complaints of this kind, pinions are now provided with three 1/8” oil holes equally spaced around the teeth (see FIG. 820). This assures these parts receive ample lubrication.

NEW TRUCK REAR HUBS

Fig. 839 shows the new design truck rear hubs. The new hubs supersede the former design disc wheel hubs. The new hubs are serviced in the AA-1113-F right hand and the AA-1114-F left hand hub and brake drum assemblies. The shoulder on the new hub is 25/32”thicker than the old style hub. This changes the …

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RADIATOR FILLER FLANGE

If an occasion should arise where it was necessary to replace a radiator filler flange on a 1930 car, be sure to install it in the correct position. If the filler flange is in- correctly assembled, any radiator ornament that might be mounted, instead of pointing straight ahead, would point to one side. When installing …

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STRIKER PLATE RELOCATED

A change has been made in the location of the door lock striker plate in coupes, roadsters and cabriolets . equipped with rumble seats. This change made it necessary, of course, to alter the position of the deck door lock to correspond with the new location of the striker plate. It will accordingly be necessary, …

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