RESTORING HISTORY ONE CAR AT A TIME
In installing a new pinion, the pinion bearing construction is such that no end play is desired. Two Timken bearings are assembled to the pinion shaft ahead of the pinion itself. The rear Timken bearing takes the thrust in the forward direction and the forward pinion bearing takes the thrust in the reverse direction. A …
When installing a new pinion and bearing sleeve assembly, for a start replace the same amount of shims between sleeve and axle housing that were removed (see Fig. 829). These shims control the adjustment between ring gear and pinion. After bolting sleeve to housing, check the back lash between ring gear and pinion. The back …
A change has been made in the AA-7090-B universal joint assembly. The new universal joint has a ring or collar located in the splined opening in the joint (see Fig. 834). This collar acts as a stop for the drive shaft and insures the proper hinging action of the universal joint. The new universal joint …
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Due to the difference in the size of the tires used on the 1930 cars, it was necessary to change the speedometer pinion or driven gear by adding an additional tooth to the gear. For example the standard ratio driven gear now has 19 teeth instead of 18 teeth (see Fig. 835). The new pinion …
The carburetor needle valve seat is now made integral with the carburetor bowl assembly. This change was necessary, as some owners screwed the dash adjustment rod down so tightly that, when the rod was again opened the needle valve seat turned with the rod. With the new arrangement no damage can result from such practice. …
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A template or locator for installing Sport- lights on the 1930 Models has been mailed to all dealers. When installing a Sportlight apply the template furnished to the corner post, and it will locate the place to attach the Sportlight outside mounting clamp. This template fits all closed models, and with the Sportlight you have …
20 x 6.00 truck balloon tires are used with the dual wheel equipment on the truck. The same size tires are used on both front and rear wheels; the wheels are interchangeable. The recommended tire pressure for 20 x 6.00 tires is 45 pounds for both front and rear wheels. When dual wheel equipment is …
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 …
