Packard Bell 1939 Eight User manual

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1939
PACICARD
EIGHT
OWNER'S MANUAL
IVING, CARE, ADJUSTMENT
AND EMERGENCY DATA
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FOR CARS BEGINNING ENGINE NO. 8-300,000
Second Edition-1701-2 10-38
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Ready Reference Data
Capacities
C~oIing system. .. 16 quarts
Rear axle ail. ..... 6.0 pints
Crankcase oil. .... 6 quarts Transmission ..... 2 .Q pink
Gas tank. ....... 21 gallons Overdrive. ....... I pints
License Data
Car serial number location ......... Plate at front of dash
Engine
serial number location ..... .Stamped on Ieft side of
block,u per rear or front
Engine bore and stroke. .......... .3w x 414#
Engine horsepower A.M.'A. rating. . -33.8
P
...... Engine piston displacement. .282.04cu. in.
Wheelbase ...................... .1701-127' ; 1702-143'
Shipping Weights i70J . 1702
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. Touring Sedan4-Door. 36% -
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Touring Sedan-2-Door. 3595 -
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Touring Sedan-$-Door, 7-Pass.. -
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4100
Touring Sedan-Limousine, ?-Pass. . 4185
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Club Coupe-2-4 Pass.. 3535 -
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Convertible Coupe, 2-4 Pass.. 3545 -
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Convertible Sedan 3780 -
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Coupe--2-Pass 3490 -
If weight of car ready for the road is desired,-addI,l85 lbs.
to cover gas, water and spare tire.
Miscellaneous
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Fuses--location.
.See &p 32
Tire size........................ .I6 x 73- ply on; f 02, -i -'
six ply on 1702. ,.
Spark plugs ...................... ~O~~~.-AC-~O~S ik
' chwpj~n ' .
Spark pIug gap. ................ -028' + or -.002"
Camber.. ........................ f - 0
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.................. Caster.. , .See pagk 40.
Toe-in ................... , .......
&g to hkJ
Breaker point gap.. ............... ,Q15'
Ignition timing-All Heads. ...... ,BO to 9w 3. T. D, C.
Tappet clearance-warm ........... Inlet .007', exhaust .01OU
1701 1702
Over-all Iength ................... 200% 221%
OF-a11 lengfi with trunk rack. .... 2QSU 226
............. T~re pressurefront..
24 Ibs. 26 .Ibs.
Tire pwsur~ear.. .............. 26 lbs. 30 Ibs,
Tire pressure-front-hem chassis. 28 lbs. -
Tire pressure-rear-hearse chassis. . 36 lbs. -
, Inflation pressures appIy to tires fiat have been driven ap-
proximately 2 mites at moderate speed.
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As Soon as You Take
/ Delivery, Please Make Sure
I. Is the plate, located on the fonvard side of the dash,
stamped in the space marked Delivered by-City-
Dat~ . ;1 If not ask the deder to take careof this
at once. You will not receive the benefits of the Owner's
Service Policy unless this transfer is stamped.
2. Have you received your Packard Owner's Service
Card? This card should be made out by the seller of
the car. It enabIes you to obtain the service described
in the Owner's Service Policy, should you require this
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at other than the service station delivering your car.
3. Has your dealer reported your purchase to the factory
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by means of the postal card supplied for this purpose?
4, ~ave you read the starting instructions for this par-
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ticular car and are you familiar with the "breaking
in" information? These are on the next page.
?me occasion may arise where your car must be serviced
by other than a Packard dealer. In such cases, this book
should he hyded the shop proprietor so that it may serve
as a guide, enabling him to maintain correct adjustment.
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When Parking, Lock
Your Car
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Locking is part of parking. Lock whenever you park.
The greater the number of cars stden the higher insurance
rate you pay.
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Make a record of the key numbers.
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New Car "Break-in"
The Manner in Which Any New Car is Driven for
THE FIRST 250 MILES
has a very pronounced effect upon its subsequent opera-
tion and this applies to the brakes, gears, rear axle and
other units, as well as to the engine.
All friction surfaces will burnish themselves to that high
surface polish so essential to quietness, smoothness and
durability, if not too highly stressed or loaded during the
"break-in" period.
The best procedure is to refrain from even momentary
wide-open throttle operation. Unless emergency, demands
it, do not fully open the throttle for acce~wation or hi11
climbing and limit speed to 50 miles per hour until at least
250 miles have been driven.
Observance of this advice
will pay big dividends in uItimate satisfaction.
Starting the Engine
For cold weather starting:
1. Turn on ignition switch.
Depress accelerator pedal
once and allow it to return to the closed position. %his
engages the low-temperature idle control.
2. Depress clutch pedal fu1Iy. Press starter button located
on the instrument panel.
NOTE:
In cold starting, should excessive choking
result from failure to turn on ignition--or from any
other cause-hold the accelerator pedal in the wide-
open position untiI engine starts, but do not allow cold
engine to race.
When hot, engines with down-draft carburetors
start more readily with fully opened throHle. Hold
accelerator in wide-open position until engine starts.
Do not pump acceIerator pedal.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
Open garage doors wide before starting the engine.
Poisonous carbon monoxide gas is present in the exhaust of
all gasoline engines. Don't take chances-provide lots of
fresh air.
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.! .. period t# ai'vi& dajs fmna rh"ksate of origina3 delivery to the
=;??I $qciKxder qf ~f&cA,new Pcatk~rd car or &&re suck car Rm Bem
&@)z .4,0@-~ilc3; ev&c&uer sum sbcall J;~st OCCUP~ if will
: ~~$/GCE, fr&bj thmgc, any part or pards #&ere of, in cladbig all
.
t:qdprnelrt ~L~IE~C accessories, except iiw, sapplied by ir' as
sdandard e&$m.ent, claimed within #hut pmhd to be QgectSv~
a&d fo81&d.hJ jhe Compgny U~OH examination to Je so, pPo P
ided swh gqf- m para mt retarntd to the Compmy wi&n
tW g&rJ J~P mdit or replacement. Sath free replacewni
doid S.O~ %:[e &ransportcation chsrges tp OT from the Packard
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@ ;i~il~ Service to Packard Owners
L'!*r,m ,h--= illlLa:
by Distributers and Dealers
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. 'I is intended that every owner of a Packard motor car
shQ receive fair and satisfactory treatment.
Should any
rkr not receive it, we will appreciate being advised.
The originaI purchaser of a new Packard car will be
itled to the following services :
. Parts and Labor: For 90 days after the original
ry of such motor car to the owner, provided the car
has not been driven to exceed 4,000 miles, any parts, includ-
standard equipment, except tires, that may be ad-
udged by. Packard Motor Car Company to be defective
der its warranty will be replaced or repaired by any
ackard dealer or distributer in the United States and
anada without charge to the owner for material or labor.
. Adjustment:
The owner is entitled during this
period to receive two inspections and two necessary adjust-
ments of his new car by the selling Padkard dealer or dis-
tributer, provided such adjustments are n~t made necessafy
by accident, negIect or misuse.
3. Inspections: Throughout the life of the car, the ;
owner is entitled to have it tested and inspected without
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charge every 30 days or 1,OQQ miles by ap authoi-ized
Packard Service Station, such iispktion req'uires .
no r>krnoval or dismantling of parts or un{'ts.
'4. Owner's Service Card : Ak the time af.delivery, the
owner is provided with an Owner's Service 'Card which
will introduce him to any authorized. Pakard Servhe
Station and entitle him to receive service in accord&
with this policy.
The owner should car~~the card *rith
him at all times $0 he can present it when igessary.
5. Tourlet Privileges: When tourin& the awner is
entitled, upon presentation of Ihe Owner's Service Cdd; to
dl of the benefits of this policy during- the warran% pied
at: any authorized Packard Service Station in the JJnited
States and Canada, provided the date of .delivery at$ name
of the dealer from whom the,car was purchased are swped
on the plate provided for that purpdse' on the froriqiace
of the dash.
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- 6. Change of Residence: In case the owner changes
his residence from one location to - another before' the
warran@ period has expired, the Packard Service Station
serving the locality into which the owner moves will, upon
presentation of the Owner's Service Card, render my no-
charge service to which the owner may be ~ntided.
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7. Service Charges : Every authorized Packard Service
Station has made up a list of correct charges for service
work.
In order that maintenance costs may be: kept as
low as possible, these charges are based on careful studies
of the shortest times far doing the service operations con-
sistent with proper workmanship.
Guaranteed Packard
Parts can be obtained from any autharized Packard Service
Stations and should be used for replacement purpms.
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Automobile engineering has always,bpn devoted to safety and tre-
mendous advances .ha* been made. The modern motor car is, in itself
an amazingly safe mdine4nfiniteIy more safe than cars of a few years
be and pk, irk sphe of this, automobile accidents continue, to reah
shq&ng totals. A mrql seem to be pointed in the fact that in nearly
dl'parts of the, ciflized world educational campaigns are being conducted
to make the5 publiiboth motoring and pedestrian4afety consdous.
~&b.tedl~ there are many drivers who need improvement. In most
cases, fort~nakly, driving skill can be cultivated if there is any desire to
become proficient. Deliberate indifference is an unfortunate attitude.
Driving can be and.1~ a lot of fun for those who do it well. Think of driv-
ing a~ a game--su& a golf or tennis-and approach it with the same
enthusiasm add ,&pecbcy. The ability to handle a motor car adroitly
will give aymuch pleasure as does ability in any other spurt.
A list bf, &&IS consfdered essentid in respect to skill, safety and com-
hit will fb6 welly &%cussed in the followirig paragraphs. We sinwrely
hope they +ll be helpful.
Car s@a%i~n can be smooth and graceful or it can be harsh and jerky.
Acc&ra*qmd deceleration can be smaoth even though rapid. Smooth
operat%dn is, &e mark of a finished, .driver.
AbiliQ f$ "anticipate" what ''the other fellow" is going to do may
&und like a fanciful illusion but it can be developed to a remarkable
degree an& is valuable in promoting safety and smooth driving. It
proceeds, of. course, from the practiced habit of being highly alert for
indications bf what is likely ta occur.
Speed
Modern cars perform so smoothly and quietly that there is no distinct
sensation r~ impression of speed.
Even at high speeds they seem to be
"floating," It is advisable to glance at-and be guided by-thc speed-
ometer.
Negotiating, Curves
hexpert drivers apparently consider it advantageous to maintain
speed right up to the entrance, close the throttle, apply the brakes and
"a-handle" the car through the curve, This method involves the
danger -~f ,complete loss of control and does not save any time. A more
skillful dnver approaches and ent&s the cuwe at reduced speed. When
the cat is safely in tke turn, a slight throttle opening will give a stabilizing
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effect. Prom about the middle of the tufn, the thra'ttlc opening cq-be
gradually itlcreased to give maximum aderati? :at of -the mi%. The
1after.method is deddedlymare safe, easier on hrei: an8 also fastkr,
Passijag Overtaken Cars
Many accidents proceed from errors in judgment d ~ed ad dk-.
It is thought that many drivers make but one obmatiah of the re-
s@ve distances between their own car, the car I$ be pas&l &"Fa *
oncoming car.
One observation is not enough. Develop thp habit qf
making numerous careful anprd8aI.s of the gap, &hi& of kirl &rms
of feet or yards) between your car and the car ,to be pa#$@ sad> '@ mp
between the car to be passed and the oncoming >CW. Rep@@d 46-
servatians of the two gaps will tell you reliably *khr you ha*eroarn-
to pass. Persistmp in this method will deveIop .a Kne senqe ,p'f "pace
and distance" that dl1 add to the safety and pleasure d driving.
Mountains and Bills
Safety in mountainous or hilly country demandk:keepir@ always to the,
right side of the road. Do not "cut" curves and never pw a car at or
near the brow of a hill. To attempt ta do so is wantonly Winal.
Low or Soft Shoulders
Concrete highways having low or soft shoulders present>%"ry ddnite
ha~ards to fast drivers. To bring a car.from such a
back onto
the pavement involvein effect--climbing a curb s
.e and this
cannot be done safely at speed.
Under such ~6naitions,' @@s are not
responsive to light steering &art and the thoughtl~ driver turns the
steering wheel sharply in an effort to regain khe pavement *''thout first
slowing down is courting serious disaster. Remember, too, t 7f at an such
roads safety for passengers burdens the driver with the rasp6psibility of
being alert for any indication of a dangerous maneuver on the part of an
oncoming driver.
Skidding
Turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid, i. e., if the rear
wheels are skidding to the right-turn the front wheels toward the right.
To avoid a second though less violent skid in the opposite direction, the
front wheels should be hrned back gradually, as the sped of the rear
wheel skid is diminishing, so that at the instant the rear wheels stop
sliding, the front wheels will have been returned to the straight ahead
position.
A fault common to nearly all drivers is a marked tendency to over-
steer. Under certain conditions, over-steeringh is decidedly disadvantage-
ous to say the least. The technique in skidding has been explained but
most drivers seem unable to bbrig themselves tn carry out the execution
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matdy.
In the ,cw of skidding, failure to bfing the front wheels
back a3 indicated. u~wlly resurts in a greater revme skid than is necm-
say. A dharp ttlrrr of the wheel in climbing from a low ar soft- khoulk
at speed 2s difialt to correct rapidly enough and may send the car
directly across the highway.
Steering has been made slaver to compen-
sate for the tendency tn over-steer but other difficulties are encountered
if it is made too slow.
Tire Blow-Out
Ferhaps the best advice that can be given is to urge that nothing what-
ever be done until the necessity arises. The reason for this is that in
mapy taw a blow-out produces nothing more than a mild tendency to
&id and should be handled accordingly,but many persons suffer under
the delyion that a Mow-out demands heraic measures and proceed ta
make a harmIess sjtuation serious, or even dangerous.
It is not possible
to predict exactl
what will happen in the event of tire failure because
itdepends entire 7 y upon the conditions that exist at the time. Ordinarily,
a blow-out results in &idding that may be mild or severe. If the car is
intelligently handled, zf blow-out is not apt to cause serious trouble.
Applying rakes
VioIent braking is never advisable unless emergency demands it: Xt
imposes terrific strains on all parts.of the car including brakes and trres.
Where &lip* pavement, skidding or tire blow-out are involved, brake
applic&tion bld he very cautimaly mde.
Dusty R@ad ~Vefitflation
When +Ving over very dusty ds, the admission of dust to the
front and $ear wmpartments may be quite dectively prevented by
closing all @e windows axad openitlg the cowl ventilator.
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Getting the car under way on icy pavement can be more readily
amn-iplished if are is taken not to spin the wheels.
Use se~and or
even high gkar and open the throttle only slightly.
Stztrtitlg in Mud or Sand
In getthg out of mud or sand, spinning of the wheels should be avoided
to prevenvt tbqn from "digging in."
First speed may be necessary but
don't open the throttle more than is necessq.
Safety Firet I
PuMie offida1als who sioulder the rbponsihility of motor ar regulation
quite Iqically look to the better aIass of drivers to set an example for
dthers. May we, in the inW&t of dl concerned, sincerdy request that
Packardowners "AlwaysDriveSafdy." '
SO
Washing and Polishing
Fine lacquers applied under ideal conditions give Packard cam a
beautiful fini& of high luster that can be maintained indefmitely if given
proper attention.
Washing
Periodic cIeaning is, of course, necessary. Fine dust may be safely
removed by dusting with a soft clean cloth but "scrabMng" a
d"y mr
with dry cloths is almost certain to scratch the highly polished sur aces.
Ordinarily, it is better practice to clean the car by washing with ~lenty
of cold or Iukewarm water. Soak the dirt off as much as possible and
rinse sponges frequently to remove grit and dirt.
Dry
a &an
chamois, The use of an ordinary garden hose nazide-adjusted to give
a high veIocity stream-will be very useful in rmoving dit-l, from the
under side of thecar and the inside of the wheels. A stiff brush may also
be necessary.
Avoid washing the car in the direct rays oS,liot summer
sun or at ahy time when the lacquered surfaces are hot. Nwer 'wash the
car with hot water.
In sections where salt, calcium chloride or similar chem~eals we ud-
on the roads, frequent washing of the car is necessary tq:.preserve the
finish. Where cars are to be expasdd to freezing tetr@~raturea im-
mediately after washing, all water must be removed fro&'t,be edges of.
the adjustable window .to prevent them from becoming boperative
due to the formation of ice.
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Polishing
Natural weathering and an accumulation of traffic film will, in time,
produce a dull appearance that washing wiII not-correct. The original
high luster can Be fully restored by a thorough deaning with Packard
Body Polish or any other properly formulated bady polish. The presence
of color on the rubbing cloths.simpIy indicates the removal of chalked
or dead surface pigment loosened by exposure. All body striping is
applied on top of the lacquer and requires careful treatment. Prolonged,
vigorous rubbing wilI damage or may even remove the striping.
Oil or grease spots may also be removed with bdy polish. With a
clean cloth, appIy polish to the area of the spot only and polish out with a
dry soft clean cloth. Special preparations are availabIe which will remove
tar or road oil without damage to the lacquer. Hardened lumps of tar
can be more readily removed if first softened with Iard ar butter, If +
remover dulls the finish, usebcdy polish to bring back the luster. Lacquer
is resistant to many chemicals but alcohol will cause serious damage if
allowed to remin. Any lacquered surface upon which alcohol solutions
have been:spilled should irnm_ediatgy be flushed wi!h water.
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Care of Glass
Although s relatively hard material, plate glass an quite easily be
scratched, Cleaqing< a dirty windshield when dry by operation of the
wiper blade or with dry cloths is apt to cause minute surface scrat&es
that ell increase ey-e strain. Wet or moisten glass before ejeaning.
Care. of Chromium Plating
Wners af modern cars are aware of the advantages of chromium
platiijrg but the very ability of chromium to withstand exposure has
cfe~fkd the impressibn that it requires no service attention.
Actually,
the finest chromium plating is subject to deterioration if neglected.
Among the more common elements that attack chromium plating are:
sulphur dioxide p~pt in the- air, especially in large industrial centers,
calciuin chldride u@ on city streets to melt ice and on dirt roads to pre-
vent dust, also the d$ air of coastal territories. When plating isacratched
or wufEed to the, metal, ordinary moisture becomes a damaging
agent. Ry*, origin@hg at the root of a scrdtch will continue to spread
undekmeafb the plafing unless attended to wheh it first appears.
F-up plating is very easy to dean and frequent cleaning is all
.that is nawary to keep it in first-class conditfon. First, go over all
pl;rtd suj$qqs with a. clean cloth moistened with kerosene, follow this
with a jeari cloth wet with clear water and then rub dry with a soft
clqn cldfi. ' The rough treatment given car bympers is apt to damage
the plating, $&odd rust appear, use a mild scouring compaund to remove'
every tdc@&f rust ad prevent further oxidation by applying- a mat of
,
*ax, vat&& or dear hcquer over the damaged area.
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A clean uquesti~n+bly adds to the enjoyment of motoring. In
respect to phsonal comfort, it is partitulatly important that the inside
of, tlie &r he ke~t clanb At I& occasionally, the whde inkriot should
Ee given a thorough vacuum cleaning,
Cleaning' Upholstery
Were the use of cleaning fluid is indicated, use Packard Fabric
Cleaner or a dwning fluid in which cxbon tetrachloride is the $nclpaI
ingredient, Ta avoid rings, wark from the outside toward &e center.
Bdttery Adds
Bawry aci&+ll destroy uphdsterlr if allowed to remain. Neutralize
the a&& as won ,as p~ble 'by pouring enough household amnia
water directl? bn the:spcit WsatukgteLthe f+bric as far as the acid extends.
Give th+*Wonl+ water a full minute to neutraliiae the acid and then
rinse the fabrk with a wet clean do&. Use mid water.
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, Cmdy or Fruit Stains
Candy stains that do not contain cho
. ' be rubbed with a clean cloth wet with
Pour cleaning fluid directly on spot and imme
blotter on the stain. Repeat until clean.
Shoe Polish
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For black or. tan polish, use a cloth wet with cleaning
, If white
polish cannot be brushed off, wet with cold wakr. allow it :to drv and
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*hen brush off.
Grease or Oil
Spots should be rubbed with a cloth wet with cleaning fluid. If a con-
siderable amount of grease or oil is present, pour ckaning fluid on stained
area and blot with clean blotters.
Tar
Moisten with cleaning fluid and remove with dull knife.
Sponge with
cloth wet with cleaning fluid.
Paints and Lacquers
Rub with a cloth wet with turpentine and then sponge with a cldth
wet with cold water.
Water Spots
Sponge the entire panel with a. cloth dampened with cold'water and
then sponge the spots with a cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.
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Controts and ~nstrumeqts.
F:&kh yourself with the operation of controls and learn how to
1,gterpt &e:in*qnt readings before driving your car. The following
p~,~~.:win . , help L. you,
'%,-.8e&t&if$ cgntrol. mounted on the steering column directly
bel~~~*Xand whzd provides the same standard "H shift as the former
v-1 lqver. The various gear positions are as follows : rmcrse,. lift up
oh Wqb and move forward; low, lift up and rnwe rema'rd; setond,
~8h ~OWQ and niove forward; high, push down and move xemard.
The i'wt4h lack is located at the lower right of the center panel.
M&e it a habit: to withdraw' key when leaving car.
Xbe s-tq button is of the remote control type arid is-located at
fhjj .,loqrer - left of the:@nter panel.
' rhe band tlirottl@' is located at the lower right of the center pel.
ecqller@tor should be held in theAwide open position when
- a hit engine bat. do not ~ump the trea.d.le.
Mot& ,a, cars 'with ov&rive the 1weI road ~irnum sped is
ob;t@e& &f~# the treadle is all the way dawn. Ef the treadle is pu&ed
all,&e wapdown when overdrivq cqntrol knob is "inf' it will tau* the
overdr;j+e-id&mism to shift: from 4th into 3rd speed.
ontral switch is located at ~e lower left of the, center .
the putih+pull type ha-vipg three positions. Pulling out .to
providy ,,paking- and map reading lights, secand notch
8rivingJighb and thid notch country driving or pas&
sa a fwt control switkh located on the toe-board to the
pedal. wth the light switch in second notch, depressing
tbg tc3c-hw switch
Both beams to "Counm Drive" whiie a
s9b~qupt:@pressiog tilts both beams for city drjvhg.
In a sirnib-
mbner, dth the Iiht mitch in third. notch, aucwssive movements of
t& tq&b,@@d switch asternately tilt the left hmd tiearn for country
ing of ,&e it for country driving. A tell-tale light on the face of the,
sbee;dofaeW:5nd?wtes when country driving beam is in urn.
Zasthuii~t lighting is controlled by a corn,binatim switch ,and
rr~&~IJpi~m to the right of the speed&meter. With the maih liiiit
'"' in~trummt illurnination clan be regulated in wall $~fi, by.
Wmi^ng, &jfhbtat hob, which aIsa contrbls the map reading lght.
Tbe.wWMeld *per, c?iitrol is -mounted on top' .of..t.he p&el:above
th@,a+:$ray! Turn We h~b to start wiper and te@Iateeits sg~d. RD
d& pull &p on Che knob.
ThW- viey'mlmor 'ia eccm~imtly~mopn ted sm a friction type ball
a$td .. . &~Wi$~,Wd . map be adjusted fdr hgght orXng1~
Fm$t 'wtt+~d~u~trndnt k conk~~ledl By a latch 1o"cted at the left
end ,of front sea$,
Nine separate posi+w ,are avgtabte. Moving, the
seat forward elevates the cushion md demeasee $he seabback inclination
to provide seater comfort and better vision forpfwns of $&all stature.
Sun Worn are swiqeled in su& a KQ~ @at
@n lxdrnbv&
ta shade
@e windshield m ate front door$;
vemamg windows of die pivok tyge bwilt-h~ t%e &on+
ol
all closed bdy ty es are operated by a b~gw@@@yk. Rear quarter
window^ in the d edan and TouAng S@d& a?& -B&@ f the pi-t type,
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B~pIi~ate sets of key^ are pt~videcl with 6,
r. dxqe skt fi:~*thc
ignition and right front doqr Loch, the other
the ~$~hge.mm~
-partmefit and r- trunk lacks. Ear greakr pYbt&@n aesf c;ei' tlxefx,
la&-cjdhders are not +umbered. A ~ecar4 Y$ kq$%-b@s +&uld @.e
made by every owner to facilitate purchase of dupkate .lqe-@~ from
Packwd dmlws in event origind keys are lost.
OPwdri~e Transdsqiqm- OptJonal-Major @~antqg_e pg& qyw-
drive is that it produces .a 2 7 -8. per ce~t reduetiqs- m endn'e sped hm-
pared to vehicle @eed in the range above 39 4% per ha*.
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A feature of the overdrive not pogsessed by
installatin isJ the &ili@ ta "shift dai' into
pushing fhe accelerator pedal all the way, down.
clutch pedal or gear sG£t lever is rqu$Wfo:t tldd
down" being acmrnp?ished electrtmlty by a switch
accelerator. The automatic "shift down" improv
as cornparid to the same car equipped wi~ the.
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rhe overd~ive control knob is mounted on
ment panel to the righ$ of the steering gear
To bring the averdrive in to operation, prod as followidj. P
control .hob all the wqy "in" towafds Er.on~>af :W, Now
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nrrrrnal manner and when the car ~peegl is 93~w.30 to
in high .ear, momentarily remove the fuat:froni accelerator' pedal, then
return .t e. fodt and resume normal driGng. The shift i,n:?b,,py~dri~
accllrs during the momentary closing ,of the throttle antl a$*~1.1 remain
in overdrive until the sped'ills bdqw about 2z ides eer hwr, or until
the foot acceler5:~r is pushed aIj the way down to~the extreme limit
of, its travel. fither of these conditions will cause the owrdrive to
become tmporaily in @it;@ md to bring it into &c *~ii it is only
ever the car speed is ,above 30 to 32 miles pir hour.
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nqssary to mom+tarily re-move the foot from axe erator pedal when-
TO lock out the overdrke or
it jnoperative at all w-dg.
Th? preferred method is to ?top the mr and pull thd.knob ail 'the Wa$
%ur." A skilled driver 'niay use an aiternativk procedure as fo*~:.
with car rll~cel~~n~ between 5 and 15 miles per hour, pull the knob- "oY*"
without rernovitlg fbot from the acdhator pedd and without rnovng
the clutch pedal,
It should be remembered that the overdrive control knob* S~OUH
never be pulled "out" whm the car is traveling fast& than 1.8 mrI# pw
hour nor when the car is "coasting" at any speed,
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General Lubrication
The subject of lubrication of the complete automobile should be given
careful attention.
It is important that the' luhncation scYredule be
followed and that the proper pubricant be used if 'the car is t~ give quiet
and &~ient performance. The use of high grad'e lubricants wlll prolpng
the life of the wearing parts and prove most iconomical in the long run,
It is now; common practice 6f oil companies to designate their oil by
the S. A. E. classification, instead of the old method qf dsiggnatinn as
light, medium or heavy. The application of the S. A. E. viscosity number
to a lubricant is intended.only b indbate the body or fluidic of the oil
and has no bearing on the quality of the prod&,
OaJy high quality oils
furnished by reputable companies should be used and for accuracy they
should he ordered by S. A. E. numbers.
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Zt is essential to add oil, as requirec& to maintain the correct oil Ievel.
Choose the proper viscosity from the following bble in accordance
with the lowest temperature expected to be encountered.
Engine Oil Viscosity
Below minus 10°F.. ....................... -10-W plus ID% kerosene
Minus 10QF. ............................. -10-W
Plus 10°F. ................... ,. ....... .20-W
32°F. ............................. .S. A. E, 30
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90°F. extreme summer temperature ... .S. A: E. 4d3
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The best p&rformance of the engine will be ohtainedi by using the
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correct body (S. A. E, number) of engine oil in the engine crankcase asi
specified in the abwe table. The oil shouId be of a low S. A&. number
in cold weather to provide proper starting and a higher number in warm
weather to provide economical consumption.
When Should Oil Be Changed
Obviously the time between crankcase drains depends efitirely upon
the driving conditions. In considering the foIIowing factors as ta when to
change the oil it should be kept, in mind that good lubrication is low
priced insurance against high maintenance costs.
The first change should be made preferably at the end of the hsi-500
miles, thereafter, 2,000 mile changes are recommended as that mpst
dosely approximating average conditians, but the +anges shouId be
controlled by the driving conditions as pointed out'below.
The engine oil should be changed'in accordaice with temperature
variations rather than according to seasons. In some lachlites variations
in temperature are so &&reme that several grades may be required- du'rhg
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the course of a year.
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Low maintenance costs, Iong engine life and best perfbrinance yilI-be
insured by changing the crankdase oil when it- becames contamma:ed.
Driving over dusty roads or through dust storms with dirt-cloggd a~
cleaners, introduces abrasive material in the crankcase. If this is nqt
removed immediately by draining the crankcase, harmful engine wear
may result.
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He &Y& <ire :yap wea*gr quses chemiml ,chwsw +I the ojt
Akmiifil&tW @i r.flik:,p~"dukts, of these< chmg& is und&B%h ahd may'
pmvq lrlrwf u1' m-&eeiw&ge,
Ip Wr:, Raw ,a+&rilu- in the crankchse frmn ~dens&~on of-
moisfye due by $e hu~nhg of the fuel and may fi-ezag;md.interfcte
%th progbil q~~~irn. It $so promotes rusti* ad causes doggin
of ojl $@y$ $adm p.~$,ages, While on long tontinuoud dt.iw< Ah$ yak f
2'ehpvd,.b$ the crankcase ventilator, draining is asafer p~edure;
oi@ aoblii be ued for easy starting but vee hard diving may
'tlwm and %use startirig trouble.
l$q@ne 011 Pa@ and Filter
prwefit the accumulatJon of sIudge which is iujerious i% the en&?,
the lower oil pan and screen should be removed and cleaned at Imat
once a year.
The external dl 'filter on Wt side of engine should be send evay
B;QQQ @il-h no r&e shaulid it be used beymd 10,900 miles. . . .
Cllemw
'Th* &Mretor ai6.&anef. sha^uld be semi& every 5,000 mi@ or
offe97 if q-ir >& dr@m on aerne1.y dustg xmds. Refer to pag~~27 for
in@mctions,
ng is packed with lubsimt and sed8d
sh~nld be&g become-no1wyb a hand
may be ud to reach the wid1 in bear*
e-steel pan at bbttbm of bell hpusing, A tea-
dor am ojling. Do not ~verojl.
lubricated by a single prassure<
lJ~i~~~&!30~ts
pa+ with lul&iT'
taken .apgeI
i@ <. yoke a Spline Gdi
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@I &oo~ .& &at&@ in the- f all. A spwial fae& a~pw$ rw
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js p&-; f~z- hype gm and the ueoi dt $&fe luh%
c&ts ww t&:@& $ey P&@ Dder f-6r;"aJislt approid
j&~i~p~'&ccuse~6~& 'E:.-PI:D$s:~E spit&. , . .
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u&ks .a l&k devevel~fi dk he oil sdEi; beatings will noh requite 1;~-
ca;tio'n &T a<-- 90;0QO mil*. . Rt %hq-ini!mge t& shd@ should-
~emd and fie baqriqa packed wit1 Nu*, 5 fibre &me.
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Refill and turn grease cup every 5,000 frdes.* Apply one drop of oiI
to the breaker arm pivot, a few dr~pg 2a t!ae mck under the rotor and
a ~$1 mgunt of u.eline to &e bwh w,.
Tranmission and Overdrive . .
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The oil level in the transmission should be ch&% separately ftom
the overdrive unit and maintained flush with the filler plug ope&g
" B " Fig. 2 on the side of the transmission housing. It is important to
buy a hi grade lubricant and one of the proper body to insure trouble-
free operation.
The overdrive unit is equipped with its own drain and overflow pltlgs
and should be checked separately from the transmis$on. Oil level in
this unit is higher than in the transmission and shouId he flush &h the
combination filler and overflow opening " C" on the side of the averdrive
housing. Avoid overoiling the transmission by removing plug "E:'
when filling the overdrive unit.
Important--On transmissions and overdrive assemblies whir$ have
a metal tag attached to level or filler plug use only Packaid approved
E.P. hypoid lubricant of S.A.E. 90 viscwity at all times in bath. As-
semblies on which, the plugs do not carry metal tags must h Jubrica;ed
with a high grade straight transmkion oil of S.A.E. 140 or IbPviscos~ty
in warm weather and S.A.E. 90 in cald weather or S ,A.E. 89 in extremely
cold weather.
Steering Gear
The oil level in the steering gear should be maintained flush with the
bottom of filler pIug opening. Ux S. A. E. 140 or 160 for'warm weather
and S. A. E. 510 in cald weather, or dilute the summer lubricant with
kerosene if desired. Change ail in the 9pring.
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Knuckle pins Pressure gun grease 2 luhrication connections
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Steering connecting rod Pressure gun grease 2 lubrica-tion connections
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Steering cross tubes Pressure gun grease 4 lubrication connections
: Universal yoke spline Pressure gun grease 1 lubrication connection
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n& Starter motor
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S. A. E. 30 or 20-W 2 oilers
I . .. Distributor No. 3 cup grease Refill cup and turn
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Clutch and brake pedal Pressure gun grease I lubrication connection
; + 3 ..lI ' Y Steering crank
Pressure gun grease I lubrication connection
L:, If:'. Add a few drops of light oil to the clevis pins, door hinges, dovetails
1 and locks, Grease hood lacing and hinges as needed.
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a ;.?crankcase--refer to "When Should Oil Be Chm" on page 17.
Supmt qrm. outer pin
Pressure gun grease 2 lubrication connections
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Front wkq+.el bearings Fibre grease
'k 3753
(2) Repack
" .1" T~ansmi@on and See Transmission Fill to levels
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S. A. 'E. 140 or 160 Fill to level
--DiIutg*Rtith kero-
sene or use S. A. E.
90 fay winter if
desired.
See note Drain .and refilI
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Nom: Rmr -ie gears respire a special hypoid lubricant. See
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Rear wheel bearings No. 3 5bre g&& - (2) Repack . ' ' "' '
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,*. Universal j jqurnals No. 234 cup grease , (8) Repack '
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' Cylinders aiid upper crankcase are cast as an integral unit from an
iron alloy of high wear resistance. The cast iron cylinder head is attached
to the top face of the block by means of studs. Valves are actuated by
pressure lubricated mushroom type lifters operating directly in guide
holes machined in the block. The camshaft is driven by a non-adjust-
able silent chain at the forward end of the engine. Compression ratio
6.41 standard, 6,85 optional.
Pistons and .Rods
Piston and connecting rod assemblies can only be rembved from the
top of the black. When re-installing assemblies, make certain the con-
necting rod oil squirt holes and piston dots are on the camshaft side of
the engine. To avoid possible injury ta piston bosses, pistons should be
heated to approximately 160°F.before dismantling from connecting rods
and when fitting new piston .pins.
Fig. &Mils of Ou Pump, Prwyre Relief Valvs and Distributor Drive.
Vdve Spring
are Slat and Key Type
The camshaft, crankshaft and connecting rod bwcirigs are at1 of the
shimless, precision, steel hacked, babbit lined type.
They are nw-
ad justabre and should be renewed whenever inspectidn shows excessive
dearqce. Crankshaft bearing upper and lower halves,may be mhewd
from below without removing the crankshaft. Connecting r~d bearings
may be renewed from below without removing the rod or pigbn.
Diamekr of crankshaft main journals 2% inches ; crankpins i& inch
nominal.
Note: The patented Palnut is used in place of cotter pins on the
connecting d bolts. Smooth face of P alnut should contact-the .regular
nut, To lock, tighten regular nut to desired tension, spin Palnut on to
boft until it just touches regular nut Palnut t~ gaf a
turn mare.
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ValveTappetsandTiming jp*,,i.$~~
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Recommended valve stem to tappet clearance is ,007 inch for l$e,inlet
and ,010 inch for the exhaust with engine warm and runnhig,
Exhaust valve shouId just dose 5" or 2% flywheel graduatiorlg 8ftw
top center with tappet set to -01 5'. The "0" marks on sprockets should
be together and aligned through shaft centers.
Oil Filter
A by-paw type two-stage filter of iqproved design is*tachd to the
left side of engine near the front; The hI ter removes dirt wgcles that
are too small to be caught by the pump sc- arid redu* sludging:
Filter cartridge shouId preferably, be ,renewed
case should it be used beyacd 10,000 miles.
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.To diiain system 'rem*ove pipe' plug at kir &d pf cylinder blo& md the
vdve . .._ i,n the I front face of loyr radiator *. . tank. ,
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The coolipg s;s$em ?ho,uld. bkP:rcverse flushed each. spring an$. fall
and alway@ before adding ant17fre%e, to remove a prob~b'kitccum~1atim
of ru~t particlks and sediment. Seven ounc+ of soluble oil added after
Ausliing will dday subsequent ammulation of rust.
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'An,ti-freeze sotgtions, of alca4ol .and: wa&, ethylenqgly* and water,
or glycFne, and wpter may. be, )red. . Alcohol solutions have a Iowa
boiling Wnt than water and +re subject to evaporation. The hazard
of injurjng the fLnish with alcohoI is .re+ced by ,the location of the
radiator filler under@e bonnei; ' wen alcohol solutions are ud, seven
ounces. dfLsolubl~ oil jilshotikl be added as% r&t inhibitor. A good grade of
soluble o'i9cis ~btgnable ffi P&kard pealem. Ethylem? glycol (Pres-
\cind g'lR+e (G. P.fi.) cao$aip solubl~ oil and therefore none need
&:added. . Trade marked ari'ti-@@e~ also often safd mixed with
mkr and rust inhibitors. fi*~ k$e~ aqe used, follow directions<,on the
kohtaitiers.
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Do not gave-Prest~ne from on~-;winter to the next. Use new matmial
each year. @-:
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lene gly&d.~r ilycerine is used, as otherwise there may be a tendency to
seep at
joints. If cylinder head has not been removed for a consider-
abh peridit is advisable to remove same and .renew the head gasket.
The table below indicates quantity, in quarts, of anti-freeze required
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for prote~ti~n-in the range frm 20' above zero to 3P below zero Fahren-
heit. Quan&ies shown are bas4 an a system capacity of 16 quarts.
Pure Iw'ethP1, Denatured P'?estone
~ad&tor Frezing Point
Alcohol Alcohol
(E. Glycol) GIycerine
Approximate
2.5 3 .Q - 3-0 6.0 20' F. Above qero
' 3,s
4.5 4.0 9.0 10" F. Above zero
4.5
5.5 5.5 11.5 zero
5.5
6.5 6.5 13.0 10' F. Below zero
6.0 '1.5
7.0 15.0 20" F. Below zero
6.5 8.5
8.0 16.0 30" F. fielow zero
N~te: During the cold weather mona haw the 'radiator solution
tested o~casionally with a0 hydrometer, espezally prior to an expected
drop in temperature. This pradti6 may avoid exgensive repairs.
Caution: DO not use a calcium chloride or & alkaline solution or any
anti-freeze wmpounded from thwc makridw. Such solutians will surely
corrode the radiator core and are liable to dwthe cooling system.
Premature fdlure of either the belt or the pump and generatqr bear-
inw results from wo little or too mush belt tension. , Recommended
tension is 25 pounds measured with,a ,sprpring.scale hooW to the generatp
in such a manner as to provide a straight pull. If a-scale is not available,
adjust belt tension to provide one-hdf, inch nf thumb pressure d&dm
between generator and water pump pulleys. .
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Fig. 6 (Left add Cshferj-Radiator and-:-Uader .Block ~rah fa B* I
Must be Opened to Drain *AII af tfie Water'Wod ~003@&@g&m
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Wig. 7 (Right)-Water Pump b Permahent.ly LYbricated and ~,#qpmtea;i
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S@ring Loaded Water Seal
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Water Pump and Shutters
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The permanently lubri.' : ed pump is of the "packless" ty~e mPlayi&g
a spring loaded sleeve # e tubber seal "C" and a qrnp~$tian thrust
washer "13" Fig. 0. If pump leaks, remove the assembly and reria t-be
sealing-dement "B" and "C" or install an exchange factory rebG1't- wit,
Them&taticalIy operated shutters start to open at 135" Fahtl and
should attain maximum opening at 150". They require no Dwner atten-
tion.
Notes for the Mechanic
To woid breakage, pump b~dy should be supported when preiqg
imp~llm off shaft. Installatiop will be facilitated .by heating hpdfy-
water just under boiling point and by ,coating shaft wifi gJyceP1~e.
Clearance between impellor and housing at "A" should be .O3g, to ' ,050
iqqh. Both.gaskeb-should be coated dth Perfect Seal grade A paste
or equivalent, When installing- the &ifnposition thrust *washer be sure
that 13& smogther cgnvex face of washer is near& the fan bldes.
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Combination Fuel 'and 'Vacuum Pump
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Excessive engine ail consumptian is frequently traceable to a leaky
vacuum pump diaphragm permitfing oil to be sucked from the crmkmse
into inIet manifold. To detwinine if defective vacuum diaphragm is
causing high ail consumption, disconnect the manifold to vacuum pu,mp
line at the pump end. If inhide of line is oily or if oil vapor is ejected
from pump opening with engine rurining at high speed, diaphrw is
d'efecti:ve and should be replad. Any fuel pump trouble should be
referred to an authorized AC br Packard service station.
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, , &. p-@-@d Vacuum Pump Assembly. Note That Vacuum Unit 11 at Top
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'cars eqijLped with overdrive carry the
Guard device to
reauce
when operating in the free
of zero to 20
mi +. The guard is of basically
dis~~okdacuurn advance mechanism and, jike the latter, is operated
uu Refkir to Fig. 9.
The d%<c is correctly adjusted when it "cuts in" at 4 rn.p.h. car speed
and 4'ki~ QU~' or becomes inoperative ata speed of 9 miles per hour.
Adjustment ~rocedure is as follows: Engine must be properIy tuned and
carbuietor Ystpp-mew adjusted to give 5 m.p.h. car speed on level road.
Gap between,md of djaphragm rod "A" Fig. 9 and carburetor throttle
lever should be approximateIy .020 inch. Spring tension screw 'fB"
should be turned iv, until distance from top of lock-nut to, md of sueG 1s
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approximately
inch. Get final adjustment on road with freewheeling +., ,
knob pushed all the w&y in aqd gearshift in high gear position. Pug
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car down to-4 m. ,h. ,slowly with the brakes and without pressure on the
,
a-hator peaif When the 4 m.p.h. point is reached, -the thrapk
guard' should "cut in" and tenipot-arily bring the car sped up to .9 . ' *
m.p.h., then '"kick out."
The opening crf carburetor throttIe can be .'
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nm& byo&&ng. the fooi -&ceIerihr whi& swill Gd* dm. 3lgWIg
when ke 'hit in" sp8d is, ie-kkh=d.
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If the "kick outy' occurs at higher than 9 m.ph. ingwb$~ th$:, g,ap,
bemeen diapbr~rn rod "A" and throttle Iever; decreap the +g&p 9
fie kick out occurs below 9 miles per hour. SiiIdr1y, if the 'fuit in!'
occum above 4 m .p.h ., dew- the spring tension b turning screw "'By'
out slightly and if the "cut m" occurs below 4 mtp.g. increw the ~~iing
tension by turning the screw i~.
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Air Cleaner and Silencer
Under ordinary conditions, the unit shodd bq cleaned md @fi!kll
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every 5,000 rnilgs, or as often as every day where all of the driving js
done op extremely dusty roads. Def;nife mileige h€ewAs -not ',bj
stated due to the natural variation in condi#hns, .' Tih,ee safe p'rp,~ednre IF.
very dusty territory is to check the unit dBy. andwde8n.if nekmajr.
Procedure for cleaning is as f~llows: D
cwburetar, then remove the filter element
filter el&-t by pluiging it up and .dbyn B
dean gabline or kerosene Do not oil %he fiI
matically ofled in operation. Empty the oil!wrvo{r @d :cleqg&+L
oughly, thm &fill to lwel.wi~,app~~~m~telp a pint of 3+ $t 8, 50
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oil in summer, or S. A. E. 30 in wintyr;
P1& 9 i~bovi] -Throttle Guard
Us&d on C&ts E uipped With Over-
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Pa. 10 (lU&t)-Carbu-wtor Air Clean&@ fs tkWwai?@&
Cranktme Ventilation
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Air S1Tet for the crankcase ventilation system is tho
tubel The cap, of this filler tube is fitted with a copfit
cleaner to totevent dust from entering +e
element,&~uld be Beaned every 2,004 mlks
ad dpw ln a container of clean gasoline or ke
dq, khen sitorate with S. A. E. SO engine oil a
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Carburetor and Choke
The Stromberg miburetor Code 10-33 is af the duplex plain tube type
with fixed main meteing orifices, a mechanically controlled power m
ecanornizer valve and a bui1.t-in automatic choke.
Adjustments
Idle mixture ad jusiment is controlIed by the two knurled n&Ie valves,
"15," Fig. 11. TO adjust the idle, first set the throttle stop screw "F"
Fig. 13, to 6 rn.p.h. car speed with engine warm. Turn one df the needles
out unG1,engine begrig to "roll," then in again, until~smoothest running is
obtained. ba the sah with the ather needle valve.
The fast or cold idle speed is controlled by the stop screw "C" and
crun "D". Adjust trxe fast idle when the engine is thoroughly warm and
aft? thestop screw ''I?' on opposite side d carburetor has been adjusted
to glve a(i rn. p. h. warm idle. Now turn fast idle screw "C" In until there
is just enough. c1e;u'mae between it and Iowest step on cam "D" as
sh0~11' in Fig;., 12 to permit cam to be moved by hand without dragging
on xfew '"C. .
Notes for the Mechanic
Recomrnendd fuel -1eveI is W plus or minus A" below machined top
surbce of float bowl with 3 lbs fi$mufe on fuel.
Accelerating pump should delk 11 to 15 cc of fuel per 10 strokes
fast, 17 .tb. Z1;c. slow.
With idl~scre~ "C" on last step "S" of cam as shown in Fig. 13A and
with just aioug&$resure on V~IVQ~B~ .to remove slack from linkage, the
d@ance bop ,edge of vdve "B" to side wall of air horn should be @"
to &" as $@m. Bend rqd "H" to get this setting.
Choke
'."ader ear " J" Fig. 12 on fast idle lever should contact ear
"K" and % choke valve
with throttle in wideqen position. Bend
ear "J" ttast this setting.
Fig. 11-Schematic Views of Code 10-33 &bw*etor
1. Choh Vdve
2. Float l2hembeo Vent
3. Mafn Dfsr:
4. ~gfi ~pd?%,"e22
5. Idle Alr Bleeder
6. Idle Tube
7. Ploat
8 Float Needle CU
9: Haat N&& va&
10. Float ValveSeat
Stpdard metering jet ,047Rm
Econqmizw jet N,g
needle valve seat orifice .10la, Needle valve sko d with
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one cormr of triangle down.
Hale in md of pumg
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Chake Adjustment
If a check of the warm-up behavior shows definitely that @&.*b+rB)m
mixture is either too lean or too rich during this periodiI$2dW &s
follaws :
1. Remove the carburetor air el&& and the @ermW&
and test the operation of the choke @ve,
wh& c10sed %ijs
should drop open freely without the dghtest lag.
If it &@
freely epyrect any bearing friction in movement of piston 4, Fig: $3,
and if action is still "stiff", remove choke valve and shdfi *,cle&
with alcohol or crocus cluth. Reinstall thk asetnbly. Catawn2 Db
not oil any part of the choke Linkage.
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To determine if themostat spring is defective
assembly to 91' Fahr. in water and quickly place i
Turn thermostat cover until choke vaIve " B" is jus
the marks on housing and cover should be in align
dign within one graduation renew the thermostat.
the cover is equal to 13 degrees of temperature.
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wire connects the bkttery with the starter motor.
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The battery is loma in a protected cradle under the f;St seat and'
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can be serviced easily by removing the cushion and flow plate.
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The electro-lite in the battery should aiways be maintained at the
proper level.
Distilled water, or if not available, rain water, should be
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added to each battery cell until the star in filler opening disappears.
Use a hydrometer to gauge the condition of the battery. Unlike other
batteries which are fully charged at 1.280 gravity, the standard equip-
ment Hi Lwel battery is fully charged when the solution is 1.250 gravity.
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The AutoUte GCJ 4807-A2 generator is air-cooled by means of a fan
on the gmemtor pulley which permits a high charging rate without
danger of burning the armature. Current control is by means of an
aqIjustable th%,d brush while voltage control is by means of an mternal
regulator mo.up@?.d on the dash. The maximum output is 25.5 amperes at
8 v~ltg with & Rot ge-enerat~r , and .field terminal grounded., Do not run
the engine d$h the generator or b&tq wire disconnected as this usually
riesuItsmh ,a waged instrument or burnt-out bulbs.
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Cwxmt Control is by Means of en ~djustable 76&bhkd '
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Generator Reguhtor .:L~.Y :'
The Auto-Lite VRD 4001-B vibrgting type voltage regulator is
combined under one aver with the cut-out relay and is mounted on the
engine side of the dash. This is the same unit as the one used on 1938
models 1601 and 1602. Complete servicing instructions will be found on
page 60 of the 16th Series Shop Manual.
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Star- Motor
The Auto-Lite MAW-4018 stMng mobr is fiftd ta the front face
of the flmheel housing on the left side of tlie en$&- It is controlled by 9
magnetic =lay switch on top of the stardng.'mota, operated -by a rqok
button an the instrument board. The~mer ~ e9uipped vifi$h a Ben*
sh3tirlg mechatlism, the pinion qf which agageE $@ a s&l ring gear
shr&k on the flywheel. Thee are I40 teeth in :&.c $tarter ring gar.
Cadion: Never press starter button when Pln&ii&+is running,
Fig. 15-Swr.ter May Be,Opemted from
Compm~t &*ing thp:
Pluhgx Under the Cap of the Magnet@ Mtcp on Top dafa&hg Motor '-
Starter Drive
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Proper cleaning and lubrication of &e Bendix drive &
the acrew shaft becomes gummy, clean with kerome
threads with light engine oil, Do not uqe gasplge
very likely to destroy the special pacged~in lubricant. 4 Sit film of
graphite grease should be &lied to tke shaft where the travels.
Sparks Withington electric air hams me mounted ,on the engine and
operated by a relay attached to the horn bracket.
This relay insures
long life to the horn button contacts. To remove the horn button, press
down, rotate either to the right or left and Hft out.
Lamps and Reflectors
The Flex-beam headlamps have prefocused main bulbs. To reNoVe
lens and door assembly turn door screw to theleft until released then
lift up and off. The lenses are marked right and left and if removed fdr
any reason should be reinstalled as indicated.
To clean lamp reflectors, use lamp-black and palish from the center
to the edge. Do not use a &cular motion.
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Overdrive Kick-down Switch
The ovkr-bavel of
accelerator treadle is utilized to operate the.
overdrive kick-do~ switch. When carburetor throttle is just wide open,
there should be ,046 inch gap betheen end of switch plunger and tappet
screw "T" in accelerator lever, shown in Fig. 16. Adjubt screw if not to
thew specificatbns. -Accelerator treadle must have enough aver-traveI
to close switch bdow bofkoming on floorboards.
If ov~drive solenoid unit on side of overdrive ho~s-
ingois removed be sure that it is installed with the
or new gaskets of the same thickness
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Fig. IHverdnlve Hfdc-
down Switch la Con-
troUed by the Foot 4c-
celexator Treadle
Ewes Circuit Breaker
in Fig. 17. It protects the
lighter, heater, etc.) respectively,
the tail lamp Iine near the light
switch a&$ !asma 8afeguarcl iof- the $aiI lahp, circuit. 34 the tail lamp f uw
blows, the<istm~ent 1igh;t is. extipgyiphd. Cbck and radio are - pm-
twted by &mate 2 ampere and 64 a&re fu~ respectively. These
are 1ocata.h the fed wire to each unit.
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YELLOW-DIMMER BWPfCH
WIIITE-BPEEDOMWP
OREEN OTQPtIOHT SWITCH+
BRIGHT LIGHT ZMDIUTOR
Fig. 17-Lighting Switch Carries the ??hemostatic Overload Relay and Fuees
for the Dome Light and Accwsoty Clccult8
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Lamp Beam Adjusment I , . 1
~Arn~a shrjdd be aimed
right or left and up or down. . .
Fig. I8-Correct Position of Left L
Bearn in
Horizontal arkers
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tio on to Vertical and
Fig. 19-Correct Pobiition Beam in Relati~dtgi&$&ld .+ I and
FiB. 20-Both lamp^
Have the Above
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The !&@oh swiech is mounted on-4$e ins~aqtt ,bg~e&&d CO~Q~"&~
tathi: t%% bu a cable encased h a fnletal sxd~d*. WIiw &,sw&& h
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tu?& %ff7 " the circuit is brbkm though t&<$Q& ~gtonndiig fie
and making it imposdble to
the egine by.-&- ,aro?ud the switch.
The &witch is protected by a cylindri~d tybk i@& fm mhi& .two keys
are.supplied. Amperage draw of coil is 234 amp;e~e$&e stopped, The
cod'&, an Auto-Lite CE-4632.
Spa& Plugs
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Spark plugs are 10
damage to the plugs
in ,the tool kit. Only
tive letrgth. mfer to FiG, 23.
me-spark piUg gap SG~I~ e3~28~ + or -
.002' br dl ,Ms. lh reeus,
?the, gap bend
the side elec'@$be-nev5?r: ken .. e, c cwer el9~5
bode :as this, hay crackor br h "$the i'rist~latc$.
pis. ~~~humb and ~ioger leverage, is ~va&t to T*&~ tha 10 min.
Spakk Plug8
Light Bulhs rn
. Cmih- ' M4da
Lorario~
pbwe~ fro,
Frant lamp ................................ 322@ 2330-L
Front pafking lamp ........................
55
Front fender lmp ......................... 1% 55
............... Instrument board panel light. 1% 55
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Qock and glove compartment light. 1 M 55
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Instrumt board reading light. 1% 55
Beam signal light in speedometer. ........... 0.8 51
Stap pd tail lamp (two filaments) ........... 21-3 1158
Stop r-p, trunk rack equipment.. .......... 15 87
Tail lamp, trunk rack quipment ............ 3 63
Instrument hoard radio control lamp.. ....... 1% .55
................................ Domelight 6 31
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Heater indicator and de£roster.. 0.8 51
................................. Fog light.
32 1321
License plate lamp. ........................ 3 63
............................. Backing light, 2 1 1192
................................ Spat light. 32 1323
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Clutch,Transmission and Overdrive
The only external adjustment of the semi-centrifugal clutch is at the
pedal link~e. Pedal should have 1% to 1% in'ih~ of free travel meae-
ured between pedd pad and floor board. Adju+t by means of the nut
"D" on pedal rod shown in Fig. 26.
Notes for the Mechanic
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~&h clutch spring shouId be within the limits of 112 to 120 lbs. when
compress4 to a length of I& inches.
Transmission sliding gears are selectively fitted and should be marked
before dismantling to insure reinstallation in origid pasifion,
Countershaft cluster should fit in case with no perceptible'end
CIutch shaft and mainshaft universal joint flange splinek should be
eoated with LubripIate or equivalent when assembling.
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Fig. 2+$t&dard Traflgmiseion. First and Second
Speed Mainshaft Gears are of the Conatomt Mesh Tgpe
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