
ENGINE TUNE-UP 2-1
General
In order to maintain the full performance ori inally built in the en ine, aperiodic
en ine tune-up is essential. If any deficiency is encountered durin operation of
the car, it must be dia nosed immediately, and proper care should be taken by
tunin up the en ine. The pro ress of modern en ineerin standard has been
developed so quickly that it necessitates the use of proper instrument, and well
trained mechanics. The compression ratio has increased, also incorporates a
numerous electrical equipment, and other components which can only be taken
bare with special knowled e and proper care. In order to accomplish the work
correctly, and properly, a reliable tune-up equipment are necessary. The pro
cedures decribed in the followin orders should be carefully studied.
Inspection & Adjustment
Battery
1. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery cells.
Normal electrolyte level should be
about 10 mm (0.411) above the
plates. If necessary, replenish the
cells with distilled water.
2. The specific ravity of a fully
char ed battery should be 1.260
at 20°C (68°F) .
If the specific ravity is below
1.200, or the difference of the
specific ravity between each cell
is above 0.025, the battery should
be' char ed by disconnectin the
battery round cable.-
If the difference exceeds 0.025
after fully char in the battery,
the battery should be. inspected
at a battery service station.
3 . Clean the terminals and top of the
battery*
4. Check the battery terminals, and
ti hten them if necessary. '
Check the battery case for cracks
or other dama es.
Apply rease onto the terminals
to retard further corrosion.
En ine Oil
1. Check the en ine oil level, and
replenish if necessary.
Oil pan capacity:
RS50, 56, RT43L, 52L, RK171,
176 series:
4.0 liters (4.2 US qts.,
3 , 5 Imp. qts. )
RK44, 101 series:
4.5 liters (4.7 US qts.,
4.0 Imp . qts. )
Oil filter capacity:
0.8 liter (0.9 US qt. ,
0 . 8 Imp . qt. )
2. Check the oil for deterioration.
Check if the coolant or asoline
is present within the oil.
Replace the oil if necessary.
C oolant
1. Check the coolin system for leak,
weak hoses, loose hose clamps
and correct coolant level.
Replenish with drinkable water if
necessary.
Coolin system capacity:
RS50, 56 series:
7.5 liters (7.9 US qts.,
6 . 6 Imp. qts. )
RT43L, 52L series:
8.5 liters (9.0 US qts.,
7 . 5 Imp . qts . )
RK44, 101 series:
9.1 liters (9.6 US qts.,
8 .0 Imp . qts. )
RK171, 176 series:
9.5 liters (10.0 US qts.
8 .4 Imp . qts . )
2. Use a reliable brand anti-freeze
in cold weather.
Fan Belt
1 . The fan belt deflection should be
13 ~ 20 mm (0.50 ~ 0.7511) when
11 k (24 lbs) pressure is applied.