RESTORING HISTORY ONE CAR AT A TIME
The following oversize piston rings have been released for service. These are in addition to the .010, .020 and .030″ oversize piston rings that have been available for some time. A-6150-BR piston ring .005″ oversize, 1⁄8” wide. A-6152-BR piston oil control ring .005″ oversize, 1⁄8”wide. A-6153-BR piston oil control ring .005″ oversize, 5/32” wide.
While the clutch release shafts A-7510-C and AA-7510 used in the three and four speed transmissions look very much alike, there is a slight difference in the shafts and it is very important not to mix or confuse them. On the A-7510-C shaft the pin holes are located directly on the center line of the …
When riveting “A” or “AA” brake shoe linings to brake shoes it is very important that the side of the lining which carries the trade mark be placed next to the shoe so as to insure the ground side of the lining being next to the drum. All linings should be ground after assembling to …
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Windshield stanchions, lower (A-37130 and A-37131) are shipped less the A-24575 curtain fastener studs as a much neater curtain instal- lation can be made when the curtains are fitted individually to the job. After installing a new lower stanchion it is necessary to locate the exact points at which to install the studs. To do …
A new design black enamel single bar front bumper has been adopted as special equipment for trucks. This new bumper is of heavier construction throughout and replaces the former two bar design front bumper. Fig. 1019 shows the new bumper.
A 12-leaf heavy front spring A-5310-B has been released for service. This spring is for use on Model “A” cars in sections where there are exceptionally rough roads and cars are subjected to unusually ·severe service. A new length tie bolt and spring clip are required with this spring (see Fig. 1020). The symbol number …
To provide protection for A-18602 luggage carrier, on Model A cars, we are supplying A-17831, rear bumper extension assembly. The list price of this assembly is $3.00, subject to dealers’ usual discount. The black lines in Fig. 960 show the parts comprising this new assembly and also show the method of installation. No extra charge …
32-CP headlamp bulbs A-13007-E have been released through service for use in those States where headlamp bulbs of that candle- power are legal. The list price of the A-13007-E bulbs is 45c each. Don’t overlook the fact that after replacing headlamp bulbs the lights should be refocused.
Emergency hand brake lever assembly A-2780-C has been obsoleted. When calls are received for this part after present stocks are exhausted supply the present design lever assembly A-2780-E. The sector on .the new hand brake lever assembly has finer teeth. (See Fig. 961) This permits a closer braking adjustment. When replacing an A-2780-C assembly with …
Occasionally a complaint is received that a Model “A” universal joint is noisy. Investigation of such cases generally show that this is caused by the lug or tongue on the A-7095 universal joint front knuckle retainer riding on top of the splines of the universal joint instead of seating down in between the splines. Before …
A change has been made in the construction of the AA-5785-B rear spring pivot bracket which adds considerably to the strength of this part. The width of the reinforcing ribs on this bracket have been changed from 1⁄2 inch to 5/8 inch and the height of the ribs changed from 11/16 inch to 3⁄4 inch. …
To still further improve ease of steering, the ball on all steering joints are now being burnished smooth. A threaded metal insert is being molded into the A-7213 gear shift lever ball. This metal insert lessens any possibility of strip- ping the threads in the ball. To maintain concentricity of truck coupling shaft and lessen …
