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.
Windshield
NEW COUPE DECK FRONT PILLAR
To still further increase the strength of the coupe deck front pillar (right and left hand), new pillars A-47460-D and A-47461-D have been released for both production and service. The old style pillars were riveted to the wheelhouse body side assembly. The new pillars have been lengthened and extend down to the floor side sill …
SAFETY WINDOW GLASS
At slight extra cost, laminated polished plate safety window glass is now available as special equipment for all standard and de luxe passenger models. To take care of the demand for safety window glass, we have, in addition to our own glass plant, three additional sources of supply, namely: Libbey Owens Ford, Pitts- burgh Plate …
LOWER WINDSHIELD STANCHION SHIPPED LESS STUDS
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 …
WINDSHIELD WIPER
Being exposed to the weather, the ground connections on the electric windshield wiper should be thoroughly cleaned. The com- mutator wiped with a cloth or fine sandpaper. Oil on the commutator, rust on the windshield frame at point of ground contact and poor connections cause most windshield wiper trouble. All electrical connections on the car …
ADJUST WINDSHIELD WING BRACKETS
To secure a more positive grip on the wind- shield wing glass, also to lessen any possibility of the rubber shifting in the windshield wing bracket, both the rubber and bracket have been redesigned. Most windshield wing glass breakage is due to failure to adjust the bracket to compensate for the difference in the thickness …
WINDSHIELD HEADER CLOCK BRACKET
An A-45625 windshield header clock bracket will shortly be released for mounting the A-18540 clock in closed cars. The bracket can be easily installed by following the sketch shown in Fig. 875. Two A-22633-S7 No. 10×3/4” round head wood screws are used to assemble the bracket to the header.
Front Compartment Ventillation
To secure maximum ventilation in lower part of front compartment the windshield should be opened 1 1/2” measured from the knurled nut on the swing arm bracket to the slotted screw. (See Fig. 581.) Owners should be instructed regarding this ventilation feature. ((581))
Windshield Wings
((512)) With the arrival of warm weather open-car accessories such as Ford windshield wings and top boots should be prominently featured. In addition to their utility, these accessories add to the smart appearance of the car and make a strong appeal to owners and prospective purchasers. The top boots are made of closely woven high-grade …
Servicing Electric Windshield Wiper
The Windshield wiper is operated by electric current taken from the storage battery. The wiper, being independent of the engine, operates with equal efficiency during acceleration and hill climbing. It will also operate with the engine stopped. The wiper is placed in operation by moving the small switch panel to the right. Should the wiper …
Automatic Windshield Wiper for Open Cars
((505)) An electric windshield wiper, similar in design except for minor details, to that used on the Model A closed cars, is now available for open car owners who desire the added convenience of an automatic windshield wiper. Detailed instructions covering installation are given below. The list price of this wiper, including necessary fittings for …
Windshield
windshield All Model “A” cars are equipped with shatter-proof glass windshields. These wind shields are made up of two layers of glass and a center layer of plastic material, all of which are thoroughly cemented together under heavy pressure while hot. This results in a laminated structure of great strength, as com pared to ordinary …
