Oil Grooves in Main Bearings
After rebabbitting a cylinder block be sure to form oil grooves in the main bearings. (See Fig. 1226.) K. R. Wilson furnishes a tool for this purpose.
1931
DE LUXE COUPE BACK WINDOW NOW ADJUSTABLE
The back window in the De Luxe Coupe has been changed from a stationary window to a window which can be raised or lowered. This change is now standard equipment on the De Luxe Coupe and can be obtained as special equipment at extra cost for those desiring it in standard coupe bodies. When a …
TWO DESIGNS OF TRUCK REAR HUBS
Truck rear hubs AA-1113-F2 and AA 1114-F2 are now being used in 100% production. In these hubs the bearing sleeve is made integral with the hub. This construction eliminates the AA-1236-C rear hub sleeve and the A-23225 sleeve retainer rivet. The AA-1113-F2 and AA-1114-F2 hubs can be used interchangeably with the AA-1113-Fl and AA-1114-Fl hubs …
TOP DRESSING
Top dressing should never be applied when a top is new, it should be applied only after the top material has become very dull, checked or cracked. It is also important that the correct top dressing is used with rubber and pyroxylin coated tops. Use M-255 for Pyroxylin coated tops only, Use M-255-B for Rubber …
A-46116-R LOCK CYLINDER OBSOLETED
A-46116-R lock cylinder and key assembly has been obsoleted. If calls are received for this part after present stocks are exhausted, supply A-46123-E lock cylinder and A-11586-C key. The key can be cut on your key cutting machine and the tumblers in the lock cylinder then fitted to the key.
IDLER GEARS USED IN ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPERS
To assist dealers in identifying the various fiber gears in the electric windshield wipers formerly used on the Model A, details of these gears are shown in Fig. 1207.
USE CARE IN STORING HEADLAMP REFLECTORS
Headlamp reflector surfaces that are exposed to sulphur fumes will turn the reflectors black. Rubber fumes from tires, etc., will also tarnish reflector surfaces. If any of these parts should become tarnished, they can be easily cleaned by dipping a soft cloth (preferably cotton flannel) into dry lamp black and rubbing the reflectors for a …
LENGTH OF REAR FILLER BLOCK INCREASED
To still further increase the strength of the floor side sill rear filler block A-35081-R.H. and A-35082-L. H., used on Tudor and Touring Cars the length of these blocks has been changed from 3″ to 6″; the length of the bevel on the edge of the block has also been changed from 1 3⁄8” to …
CORRECTION (July 1931)
Please refer to Fig. 1192 in the June Service Bulletin and change the width of the slot shown in A-11357-BR starter drive service sleeve, from 3⁄4″ to 1⁄2″.
SUPPORT SPRING STRENGTHENED
To still further increase the strength of the A-6031 engine front support auxiliary spring, a flange has been added around the hole for the engine support stud and a bead added next to the hole. (See Fig. 1224.) This type of construction materially increases the strength of this part.
STARTER DRIVE SERVICE SUGGESTIONS
Three different type starter drive assemblies have been used on Ford cars, namely: T-5018-1883 drive-Used on Model T cars. A-11350-DR drive-Service replacement for the Abell drive used on early Model A cars. A-11350-C drive-used in present production and service. While the parts used in these drives resemble each other somewhat, there is considerable difference in …
STARTER DRIVE HEAD
Fig. 1195 shows the different type starter drive heads used on Ford cars. None of these parts are interchangeable and under no circumstances should they be confused or mixed. The A-11381-C can be distinguished from the A-11381-DR and T-5019-2007, by the bore diameter. The A-11381-C has a 5/8“ bore, the other two heads have but …
