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Summary of Contents for 1937 LaSalle VVI

Page 1: ...under deck 37 5027 Rumble seat when ordered 37 5049 530 Plain back R H fenderwell 37 5067 995 Rumble seat spare under deck 24 37 5067F 6 1 Note Included in 5067 total above 37 50 I 949 Total 31 993 Un...

Page 2: ...made to record all engine and body numbers of production cars and to construct cross reference lists of body numbers with corresponding engine numbers to verify that all body numbers were used in act...

Page 3: ...us cars were sent to the Oshawa branch 6 As with other years none of the body styles were built in a straight body order sequence S B O Special Body Order cars were generally substantially out of orde...

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Page 5: ...Your L A S A L L E An Owner s Manual covering the L A S A L L E V 8 Series 37 50...

Page 6: ...ervice from your car and we have prepared this book to help you We welcome any suggestions or ques tions at any time regarding this book our Authorized Service Stations or the car itself CADILLAC MOTO...

Page 7: ...Service 36 Owner Service Policy Authorised Service Stations Tire and Battery Registration Lubrication and Care 40 Authorized Lubrication Service Lubrication Schedule Engine Oil Recommendations Engine...

Page 8: ...r LaSalle car does not require a break in period for it is never necessary to drive at speeds below a specified maximum We nevertheless urge that you drive at moderate speeds during the first 500 mile...

Page 9: ...Salle Service Station can advise you regard ing the most suitable grades of gasoline available locally or adjust your engine for the grade of fuel you prefer to use The gasoline tank capacity is 22 ga...

Page 10: ...ire pressure is the fourth item requiring frequent attention All tires including spares should be checked every week or ten days and maintained at the correct pressure of 26 pounds minimum Check the p...

Page 11: ...r and clock are equally visible at the right Page 12 Gauge The gasoline gauge is operated electrically It indicates the quantity of fuel in the tank only when ihe ignition is turned on When the igniti...

Page 12: ...cks after air and water circulation have stopped If the indicator should show hot during short runs under normal driving conditions the cause should be in vestigated Page 14 ock The instrument panel c...

Page 13: ...6 switch to the city beam whenever another car approaches The city beam is the only safe passing beam for winding roads See drawing below Courtesy and safety both demand the use of the pass ing beams...

Page 14: ...ou take delivery of the car and Page 18 have your dealer knock these number slugs out of the keys and destroy them If this is not done you lose part of your protection Duplicate keys if required can b...

Page 15: ...uilt in carburetor controls provide the correct starting mixture and idling speed The engine should start in from 5 to 25 seconds of crank ing If it does not release the starter button and look for th...

Page 16: ...ds of the storage battery See page 66 Page 22 Starting the engine in cold weather requires the same procedure as at other times but with emphasis on the follow ing precautions 1 Use of 10 W or 20 W oi...

Page 17: ...ad them all Most of them will be familiar but worthy of re view And among them there will certainly be some that are new and well worth the few moments required to read the entire section Page 24 Carb...

Page 18: ...otion to permit the synchronizing mechanism to function Page 26 topping the Car You have probably observed in using your brakes that the pedal pressure and pedal travel required are both very slight T...

Page 19: ...arming up the engine the chief problem of winter driving is handling the car on roads made slippery by snow and ice The important thing on ice is never to attempt to do anything suddenly Do not attemp...

Page 20: ...scenery Driving under these con ditions demands that you pay more conscious attention to the details of handling your car and that you pay particular attention to the following Keep an eye on the spe...

Page 21: ...Considerable attention is being given to the effect of high speeds on the car particularly in regard to fuel consumption oil consumption tire wear and brake effectiveness In order that LaSalle owners...

Page 22: ...or long freight trains at railroad cross ings Idling except to warm up a cold engine is sheer waste 4 Lubrication Keep both the engine and chassis well lubricated at all times 5 Tires Keep your tires...

Page 23: ...ng free inspections and adjustments during the first 90 days or 4 000 miles of owner ship replacement without charge of any parts adjudged by this Company to be defective under its Warranty and free i...

Page 24: ...re fore urge you to patron ize Authorized Service Stations Page 38 ire and Battery Registration The tires and battery on your LaSalle car are covered by separate warranties by their respective manufac...

Page 25: ...vice stations and there should be no occa sion for resorting to the slow untidy ineffective hand gun methods of former years Lubrication operations can be performed most satis factorily by your Author...

Page 26: ...fully followed the schedule will provide correct lubrication of each wearing surface on the car The items listed in the schedule are illustrated in the Lubrication Chart supplied with this manual whic...

Page 27: ...ut on the anti cipated mini mum tempera ture for the per iod during which the oil is to be used Unless the Page 44 engine oil is selected on the basis of the viscosity at the pre vailing minimum winte...

Page 28: ...gine re moves any dirt or abrasive material from the oil Due to the gradual accumulation of this material the filter must be replaced every 6 000 miles Page 46 ubricants Cadillac engineers have worked...

Page 29: ...cumulated Washing the car can be accomplished simply and easily with plenty of clean cold water a soft wool sponge and a clean chamois Soap and hot water are not only unnecessary but undesirable Neve...

Page 30: ...ter drying sponge with carbon tetrachloride Tar Moisten the spot with carbon tetrachloride and remove as much as possible of the tar with a dull knife Then sponge again with cleaning fluid Where refer...

Page 31: ...Detonation at higher speeds can be eliminated by checking and correcting the following Grade of gasoline used The LaSalle V 8 engine is de signed for use with 70 octane gasoline regular Gasoline Page...

Page 32: ...inders should be performed only by experienced workmen having the necessary instructions and equipment Page 54 ooling System The attention required by the cooling system consists of keeping it filled...

Page 33: ...r Ordinarily they should not be mixed with other solutions N o additional rust inhibitor should be added when the anti freeze contains an inhibitor Many branded alcohol anti freezes and most non volat...

Page 34: ...edal to allow to 1J inches free travel before the clutch actu ally starts to en gage This can be done by turn ing the adjusting nut on the pedal rod ear Axle The LaSalle rear axle is of exceptionally...

Page 35: ...1 Toe in 0 to fa Page 60 Steering LaSalle steering ease is the result of the following fea tures of design 1 The worm and roller steering gear in which the entire steering mechanism operates smoothly...

Page 36: ...nting stud and then inserting the mount ing bolts Do not tighten the bolts in rotation after tightening one bolt tighten the one opposite Page 62 Wheel Bearing Adjustment The only service opera tion r...

Page 37: ...wheel at the lower part of the dust shield clockwise until the wheel is locked then back off adjustment until the wheel turns freely Repeat at each of the four wheels A complete brake adjustment is ma...

Page 38: ...engine vee and is driven by a belt which also drives the water pump The generator is of the shunt wound two brush design and is provided with an automatic charging rate adjustment so that no manual a...

Page 39: ...rtical sur face Draw a horizontal line on this surface at the level of the headlamp centers If your state requires a loading allowance draw this horizontal line the required distance below the level o...

Page 40: ...L H 21 3 2530 L 2330 L 1154 6 8 15 87 Rear Lamps Driving j Quarter Lights Map Lamp J 6 8 3 63 Parking Lamps In Head lamps f Instrument Lamps j 6 8 2 55 Indicator BulbsJ 6 8 1 51 Except in certain sta...

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Page 42: ...EDITION 37 51 5M 10 36...

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Page 44: ...oth and Crushed Plush or Alpaca Monograms V vr oub Alpaca Robe in Bro n or Gray vAlpaoa ana Plii sh R b b o SEAT COVERS SEA BREEZE AH Series per sent SPOTLIGHT Closed Cars TIRE CHAINS T6 50 x 19 v i 7...

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Page 46: ...of increase exists in every locality regardless of size or population Each salesman s dealer s or distributor s success depends upon his own individual activity in connection with the 1937 program Ne...

Page 47: ...ame degree of luxury on a longer wheelbase and will be sought by the people who desire large powerful cars The Cadillac V 12 is the finest car of its type built today and couples outstanding performan...

Page 48: ...wer engine speeds 50 60 65 70 Oil cleaner Oil bath air cleaner More rigid cylinder block Lighter cylinder heads Stronger connecting rods Longer fan belt life Improved generator accessibility Improved...

Page 49: ...Welded on differential cover Easier Steering Steering steadiness improved by new engine mounts Zero caster angle Cross mounted drag link 50 and 60 Eccentric bushing roller adjustment Straddle mounted...

Page 50: ...Electrical System New high output generators Generator in engine vee Relocated light switch Sturdier instruments Rattleproof and breakproof horn buttons Improved headlamp beam control La Salle and Ca...

Page 51: ...igns N e w steering w h e e l H i g h quality upholstery N e w t r i m m i n g styles O n e p i e c e garnish mouldings 50 a n d 6 0 N e w interior h a r d w a r e Increased C o m f o r t a n d C o n...

Page 52: ...l coil springs may be co ordinated in ratio of flexibility with its rear springs and afford a uniform balance of car weight This combination effects the soft boulevard and flat high speed ride so char...

Page 53: ...Y B Y F I S H E R To attain a new all time high in motoring safety and rid ing comfort Unisteel Turret Top bodies are used on all closed models of La Salle and Cadillac Series 60 Passengers ride withi...

Page 54: ...the heavy metal top and are an chored to these steel rails These new bodies for Cadillac Series 60 and La Salle truly represent a frame in their own right Yet they are securely anchored to a new chass...

Page 55: ...ced in hypoid gears having a higher spiral tooth angle By developing a hypoid gear that meets all of Cadillac s requirements the lighter and shorter wheelbase cars attain a higher degree of interior c...

Page 56: ...avy loads subject them to greater wear which is evidenced by the noisy action of heavy cars of other makes using a conventional hypoid axle Cadillac does not pursue a hide bound policy of following ag...

Page 57: ...adillac built cars enjoy is due largely to Cadillac features of construction and design Cadillac s precision methods inspection systems and standards of craftsmanship are the criterion of the auto mot...

Page 58: ...oval by Cadillac engineers These three standards combine to form the fourth basic standard of unsurpassed Cadillac quality To be positive that standards of material dimensions strength and work manshi...

Page 59: ...the dynomometer test Before assembly in the chassis every engine is placed on blocks in order to test its efficiency under operating conditions It is started and run on illumi nating gas The electric...

Page 60: ...elatively low price During this period it was necessary to have a car at a price that would provide the sales organization with a sufficient volume in spite of economic conditions The straight eight t...

Page 61: ...ry no load originating from the inertia forces of the engine In straight eight design regardless of compensators on the crankshaft the main bearings must assume this additional load because the inerti...

Page 62: ...ar ings of the straight eight engine Consider also how much easier it is to properly align only three bearings of the Cadillac crankshaft instead of the nine used in the straight eight design In the C...

Page 63: ...d by these twisting forces as are the long crankshafts of all straight eight engines The logic of this is easily demonstrated with an ordinary desk ruler One Half Ruler Twist Full Ruler Twist First by...

Page 64: ...s the greater efficiency with which the fuel cooling and lubricating systems operate V 8 Features Most Efficient Carburetion The disposition of the carburetor in relation to the two blocks of cylinder...

Page 65: ...water naturally becomes hotter and loses its cooling capacity as it passes each of the eight in line cylinders Another great advantage in cooling over straight eight design arises from the fact that...

Page 66: ...elimination of oil lines In this type engine oil is directed under pressure through drilled holes in the crankcase removing the danger of engine failure from broken oil lines which may develop in stra...

Page 67: ...engines of today with consequent increased wear and decreased life Such an engine would be entirely undesirable Should the bores be widened instead of the stroke lengthened more engine space would be...

Page 68: ...eat Room Engine Features Inherently Balanced Cadillac Built V 8 Design Rigid Crankshaft Short Rigid Crankcase Complete Lubrication Equalized Manifolding Peak Load Generator Electrically Controlled Cho...

Page 69: ...lac would not lend its name to anything less than the highest quality known to automotive manufacture Cadillac enters an entirely new price field with the new La Salle In so doing La Salle salesmen ha...

Page 70: ...ompared to the 1936 Series 50 engine which developed 105 horse power at 3600 Bore and stroke of the new engine are 3 x 4 Im portant refinements made in the 322 cubic inch engine used on the new La Sal...

Page 71: ...le owner receives all the advantages of low engine speeds at no additional cost in the delivered price These reductions in engine speed greatly improve gasoline and oil economy Numerous repeated tests...

Page 72: ...eel to Front Seat Cushion 6 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Back 1 3 Headroom Cushion to Roof Front 3 9 Headroom Floor to Roof 50 Inside Maximum Body Width 55 Front Door Width 4 1 Width Over Front Fender...

Page 73: ...l 1 8 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Cushion 6 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Back 1 3 Headroom Cushion to Roof 36 Inside Maximum Body Width 55 Front Door Width 41 Width Over Front Fenders 7 4 Width Over...

Page 74: ...3 Front of Front Seat to Clutch Pedal 1 7 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Cushion 6 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Back 13 Headroom Cushion to Roof Front v 3 7 Headroom Cushion to Roof Rear 37 Headroom Flo...

Page 75: ...ear Cushion 1 5 Front of Front Seat to Clutch Pedal 1 8 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Cushion 6 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Back 1 3 Headroom Cushion to Roof Front 3 7 Headroom Cushion to Roof Rear 3...

Page 76: ...ront of Front Seat to Clutch Pedal 18 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Cushion 6 Steering Wheel to Front Seat Back 1 3 Headroom Cushion to Roof Front 3 7 Headroom Cushion to Roof Rear 3 6 Headroom Floor t...

Page 77: ...dillac heritage that cannot be effected in the cheap conventional single stamping widely used by other cars An especially Front View New La Salle designed V 8 emblem and the famous La Salle coat of ar...

Page 78: ...right windshields The clear vision safety glass is mounted in rubber channels and securely cemented to the cowl structure for permanent sealing against weather and rattles The outer center division mo...

Page 79: ...over the road making backing at night easy These also provide unusual illumination for the rear of the car another factor in night driving safety Directly beneath each lamp is a red reflector button a...

Page 80: ...ure secure holding of handles in place The instrument panel has been redesigned and is strikingly handsome with instruments grouped for quick reading Upholstery and Trim Unusual quality is afforded La...

Page 81: ...e back of the front seat to rise with a for ward movement of the front seat The top of the seat back also tilts forward 1 moving 5 for ward when the front of seat cushion moves 4 For people of small s...

Page 82: ...ccommodate the radio controls The right hand side of the panel is devoted to a spacious pack age compartment and is equipped with a lock The hand brake control is mounted on the left of the steering c...

Page 83: ...oved rattleproof and breakproof construction It is finished in black to match the steering wheel and is attrac tively ornamented with a design which features the name La Salle in chrome A V type winds...

Page 84: ...ible ash receptacle with snap lid Nar row pillars and wide clear safety glass windows permit un obstructed vision The rear quarter window has an easily operated latch in order that the rear portion of...

Page 85: ...an ex clusive feature not found on any other ventilating system Above the front doors drip shields are installed which per mit the front ventilators to be opened in inclement weather keeping out rain...

Page 86: ...rf FlexiblefWheel f Qroup Fjrtee CADILLAC SERIES 60 t v Flexible 22 50 Group Price Tl e Covers Wheel Digs Flexible Wheel License FrftHes Wheel DlseV Flexible Wrfeel License Frames Tire Covers 4 Group...

Page 87: ...idewall tires 4 55 per lire 3 00 ti n 6 ply t i r e s 4 55 3 00 H n 6 ply wsw 5 50 5 50 Cad V 16 Series 57 90 Cont d 5812 5 Town Cabr 196 00 8750 00 6125 00 5825 7 Tovm Cabr 198 00 8850 00 6195 00 585...

Page 88: ...re Red Cinnebar Red 943549 24250567 22290 943549 24650702 943549 20230 943892 1823496 1823890 943549 24650798 Series 38 50 60 60S 65 75 90 1 Black 2 Antoinette Blue 3 Patillo Maroon 4 St Regis Green 5...

Page 89: ...337 or BO 816 4068674 47T137 4076703 47T137 4076703 47T137 4076703 24T137 4074135 60T137 or W4901 4075035 61T137 or W4902 4075036 77T137 4081884 80T137 4081887 53T137 4075028 53T137 4075028 53T137 407...

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Page 91: ...0001 and up 37 75 Cadillac V 8 3 x 4 138 3130001 and up 37 85 Cadillac V 12 IV x4 138 4130001 and up 37 90 Cadillac V 16 3 x 4 154 5130301 and up In presenting information within the various groups th...

Page 92: ...s Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints 5 Brakes 6 Engine Includes Cooling Ignition Carburetion and M a n ifolds Generator and Starter are covered in Group 12 6a Clutch 7 Transmission 8 Fuel Tank and E...

Page 93: ...Wheel Suspension System 26 Plate 9 Front Wheel Alignment Factors 28 Plate 10 Caster Camber Stop Screw Adjustments 30 Plate 11 Front Suspension Parts Disassembled 32 Plate 12 Alignment of Shock Absorb...

Page 94: ...Carburetor Adjustments 98 Plate 44 Carburetor Adjustments Series 37 85 and 90 100 Plate 45 Engine Support Adjustments 102 Specifications 105 Page Clutch General Description H I Service Information Clu...

Page 95: ...and Installation of Hood 143 Hood Alignment 143 Removal and Installation of Radiator Ornament and Vane 143 Chassis Electrical System General Description 145 Service Information Disconnecting Wires in...

Page 96: ...B O D Y Plate 1 Body Construction...

Page 97: ...sed on series 37 65 bodies A l l wood garnish mouldings and finish panels are used on the Fleetwood bodies LOCKS AND K E Y S The interior door locks on all 37 series cars except the V 16 have a press...

Page 98: ...10 B O D Y Plate 2 Door Hardware...

Page 99: ...als from acting on the plating Chromium plated parts which have been sub ject to the action of such chemicals may require more than cleaning depending upon the length of exposure and the strength of t...

Page 100: ...B O D Y Fig 9 Locking Handle Disassembled Fig 10 Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder Plate 3 Locks and Keys...

Page 101: ...x screws holding door lock assem bly to door inner panel Two of these screws are in the edge of the door See Plate 5 4 Remove interior door lock rod 5 Remove remote control mechanism 6 Disconnect remo...

Page 102: ...14 B O D Y Fig 13 installing Ventilator Weatherstrip Plate 4 Ventilator Glass Replacements...

Page 103: ...start the glass in the channel a few inches by hand placing the glass in the lower end first and then forcing it into the upper end If either the top or bottom edge of the glass lags while it is bein...

Page 104: ...B O D Y Plate 5 Under Trim Construction Uni Steel1 Bodies...

Page 105: ...4 Remove four screws holding lift cam channel to metal window channel 5 Disengage lift cam channel by sliding it out vertically past the cams 6 Raise door glass tilt inward to clear door and remove f...

Page 106: ...18 B O D Y Fig 16 Typical Right Front Door Fig 17 Typical Right Rear Door Fig 18 Typical Left Rear Quarter 4 Door Sedan Plate 6 Under Trim Construction Composite Bodies...

Page 107: ...r channel and pull glass and channel assembly out toward inside of body 4 Remove channel from old glass for installa tion on new if glass is to be replaced Note If channel is torn or damaged in any wa...

Page 108: ...im loose from door 7 Follow this procedure all around door and finish operation by detaching complete trim pad from door Installation The reverse order of the above operations will serve as a guide fo...

Page 109: ...three for Sedan models One of the three pieces is to be cut in two for the rear doors When ordering be sure to state the color and number required The procedure for installing door lower weather stri...

Page 110: ...s the case requires Body Types and Style Numbers Series 37 50 124 Wheelbase Fisher Bodies 5 Touring Sedan 2 Door 37 5011 Trunk concealed spare 5 Touring Sedan 4 Door 37 5019 Trunk concealed spare 5 Co...

Page 111: ...built frames with one piece sidebars and heavily reinforced X members are used on all 37 series commercial chassis These frames are available for series 37 50 60 and 75 only The wheelbase lengths are...

Page 112: ...Plate 7 Frame Details and Dimensions...

Page 113: ...st fall on center line N O T E F i g 4 Plate 7 typical of series 37 75 85 and 90 frames Chassis Model Designation 124 in Wheelbase 322 cu in V 8 engine series 37 50 124 in Wheelbase 346 cu in V 8 engi...

Page 114: ...S P E N S I O N Fig 1 Steering Knuckle and Support Fig 2 Steering Knuckle and Support Series 37 50 and 37 60 Series 37 90 Fig 3 Complete Front Suspension Assembly Series 37 65 70 75 and 85 Plate 8 Fro...

Page 115: ...hich causes rapid and frame in order to secure thorough lubrication of uneven tire wear the front suspension bearings The correct tire pressures front and rear for FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 37 series cars...

Page 116: ...28 F R O N T W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N Fig 6 Location of poinf of greatest run out on front wheels when checking alignment factors Fig 8 Toe out on Turns Plate 9 Front Wheel Alignment Factors...

Page 117: ...the connections by hand Complete instructions for the servicing of this unit are given in the Steering Gear section page 135 The four factors now to be explained caster camber toe4n and toe out can b...

Page 118: ...wise decreases the caster Camber Adjustment Camber adjustment is made in 1 2 turns only Position of eccentric portion of threaded pin controls the camberfrom zero to maximum in 180 turn Caster Adjustm...

Page 119: ...order to secure the effect of camber required for easy steering and minimum wear of parts the steering knuckle bolts are inclined inward at the top to reduce the amount of camber which would otherwise...

Page 120: ...0 75 and 85 Spring retainer Steering Knuckle Pin Dust Cap Fig 17 Steering Knuckle Assembly Series 37 65 and 70 Typical of 37 75 and 85 Steering Knuckle and Support Assembled Lower Suspension Arm Threa...

Page 121: ...eel Toe out on turns is essential to easy steering and maximum tire life It is provided for by the de sign of the steering knuckle arms whose geom etry bears a definite relationship to the steering ra...

Page 122: ...34 F R O N T W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N Fig 20 Upper Suspension Arm and Shock Absorber Series 37 90 Plate 12 Alignment of Shock Absorber Arms...

Page 123: ...front end of threaded pin insert Allen wrench and remove threaded pin from steering knuckle support and upper suspension arm 9 On series 37 90 cars remove two retaining screws holding threaded pin in...

Page 124: ...faces should run true within 003 in when knuckle is rotated on centers Fig 24 Steering Knuckle Series 37 75 and 85 Typical of 37 50 6Q 65 and 70 These surfaces should run true within 003 in when knuck...

Page 125: ...il springs have insulators at each end and are properly seated in their retainers when lifting the suspension arm with the jack for assembly of the steering knuckle support Lubricate all parts thoroug...

Page 126: ...ring Knuckle Support Series 37 50 and 60 4 r 3 1 Si J 1 18 to 1 28 Fig 28 Steering Knuckle Support Series 37 75 and 85 f 26 to 1 36 Fig 2 7 Steering Knuckle Support Series 37 65 and 70 Fig 29 Steering...

Page 127: ...numbers of these late type valves are as follows Compression Front Rear Rebound Front Rear Code 1 D X 1 B X 1 E X 1 L Part No 5316018 5316019 5316017 5316020 In most cases replacement of the valves in...

Page 128: ...wer Suspension Arm Series 37 65 70 75 and 85 JUL J _ X J L Fig 32 Yoke Lower Suspension Arm Series 37 90 Fig 33 Steering Knuckle Arm Series 37 50 and 60 Fig 34 Steering Knuckle Arm Series 37 65 and 70...

Page 129: ...inclination and caster If arms are out of car check against specifications Replace arms with new Excessive P l a y or Looseness i n Steering System F r o n t springs sagged Frame bent or broken Steeri...

Page 130: ...E L S U S P E N S I O N r Fig 37 nfermediafe Steering Arm Series 37 50 and 60 Intermediate Sfeen ng Arm nfermediafe Sfeering Arm Series 37 65 70 75 and 85 Series 37 90 Plate 16 Alignment of Intermedi...

Page 131: ...l length of springs Sagged springs should be replaced with new ones R e a r spring eye straightened out Replace eye leaf or spring assembly R e a r axle shifted Spring clip bolts Check spring clips fo...

Page 132: ...n j 7 0 Fig 42 Pitman Arm Fig 43 Pitman Arm Series 37 75 and 85 Series 37 90 Straight Rod Fig 44 Steering Connecting Rod Series 37 50 and 60 Fig 45 Steering Connecting Rod Series 37 65 and 70 IIIIIIII...

Page 133: ...heck for out of balance brake drums and for eccentric or bulged tires and replace as necessary Adjust brakes Adjust or replace parts as necessary Check caster and adjust as necessary Replace with new...

Page 134: ...Fig 48 Location of Front Shock Absorber Valves Fig 49 Shock Absorber Oil Passages Series 37 65 70 75 and 85 Series 37 75 Typical of All Series Location of Front Shock Absorber Valves F j g 5 C r o s s...

Page 135: ...ressure Adjusted steering gear and connections Check caster and adjust or replace parts as necessary Check adjustment and correct as necessary Also make sure they are filled with fluid Check overall l...

Page 136: ...oil See Front Spring D a t a Chart page 47 Standard equipment on Five wheel cars Six wheel Steering gear and connections See Steering Gear section Steering stop screw adjustment See Note 11 Toe in in...

Page 137: ...gs in which the leaves are separated by waxed liners as shown in Plate 20 Fig 9 These springs do not require any lubri cation in service nor do they require spring covers as used on the other models S...

Page 138: ...50 R E A R W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N Fig 2 Cross Sectional View of Hypoid Rear Axle Plate 19 Rear Axle...

Page 139: ...le All Series except 37 90 1 Dismount the road wheel 2 Remove the retaining nut from the end of the axle shaft 3 Pull the wheel hub and brake drum assembly off the shaft using puller 4 Remove the brak...

Page 140: ...R E A R W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N Fig 8 Shackle Bolt Assembly Series 37 90 and 6U Typical of Series 37 65 70 75 85 90 Plate 20 Universal Joints and Rear Springs...

Page 141: ...ew the injector tip in until it has tully penetrated the inner canvas covers 4 Apply a grease gun filled with graphite lubricant G 15 to the connection in the clamp and force the lubricant into the sp...

Page 142: ...54 R E A R W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N Ride Regulator Arm Attached Here on Series 37 90 Fig 14 Rear Shock Absorber Linkage and Adjustment Series 37 75 and 85 Plate 21 Rear Shock Absorber Details...

Page 143: ...r mechanism This means first of all checking and tightening the shock absorbers on the frame making certain that the arm is tight on the splined shaft and going over and tightening all of the linkage...

Page 144: ...9 11 11 White paint on rear eye Orange paint used on later cars 37 65 2 Passenger Cars 5 Passenger Cars 1421100 1421101 1096714 1096715 9 9 37 70 2 Passenger Cars 5 Passenger Cars 5 Pass Conv Sedan 1...

Page 145: ...1 G M No 4 004 3 92 1 None 5 pts Cad Hyp L Cad Hyp L 1 L 1 BX 37 60 31 31 G M No 4 004 3 69 1 None 5 pts Cad Hyp L Cad Hyp L Shock absorber fluid Springs See Rear Spring Data Chart page 56 Tread Delco...

Page 146: ...58 B R A K E S Fig 2 Left Front Brake Mechanism Fig 3 Left Rear Brake Mechanism Supply Tank Plate 22 Brake Details...

Page 147: ...l shoes are in contact with their respective drums The front wheel cylinders have a larger diameter than the rear cylinders consequently the front and rear cylinders are not interchangeable This arran...

Page 148: ...earance at both ends of shoe Hand brake must be fully re leased while adjusting foot brakes Dust Shield Adjust primary shoe by turning notched screw until a light drag is felt on the drum then turn ba...

Page 149: ...whenever any of the pipe lines are disconnected or whenever air gets into any of the lines If the pipe line is disconnected irom the master cylinder the system must be bled at all four wheels If a pi...

Page 150: ...nd underside of toe board 4 Make sure spring separates valve lever and pedal lever as far as clevis pin at top push rod clevis pin will permif 5 Adjust brake master cylinder push rod so that when the...

Page 151: ...roughly before riveting lining in place 8 Lubricating Brake Dust Shields A popping noise may sometimes occur in the brakes when they are applied in forward speed after having been applied in reverse T...

Page 152: ...e 5 The fluid level in the supply tank should be checked Should the tank become empty air will be introduced into the system necessitating bleeding as explained in Note 5 Mineral base oil such as engi...

Page 153: ...of air is present in the system the brake pedal will go to the toe board under normal pressure All air in the brake system must be expelled by bleeding as explained in Note 5 Excessive Pedal Pres sure...

Page 154: ...23 Ratio percentage of braking effect Front brakes Rear brakes Springs Primary and secondary shoe retracting springs Free length inside loops Tension stretched to 5 Tension stretched to 6 Brake shoe...

Page 155: ...ring quiet operation and efficient valve action besides elim inating the necessity for valve tappet adjustments A detailed description of this mechanism is given in Note 21 page 83 The distributor and...

Page 156: ...Fig 2 Cross Secfional View of 37 Series V 8 Engine Plate 25 Engine Series 37 50 60 65 70 75...

Page 157: ...retion All 37 series Cadillac V 8 en gines are equipped with a Stromberg carburetor See Plate 42 Fig 55 as standard On the 37 series L a Salle V 8 engines both Stromberg carburetors and Carter carbure...

Page 158: ...Side View of Series 37 85 Engine Typical of 37 90 ir filter for crankcase ventilating intake Clean at some time engine oil pan is cleaned Thermostat for Ventilator Fig 4 Cross Sectional View of Serie...

Page 159: ...r mechanism for taking up all clear ance thus assuring silent operation and eliminat ing the necessity for tappet adjustment See Plate 26 Oiling System The oil pump is attached to the rear main bearin...

Page 160: ...72 E N G I N E Fig 5 Engine Crankcqse Inferior Series 37 50 60 65 70 75 Numbered from Front Fig 6 Engine Crankcase Interior Series 37 90 Typical of 37 85 Plate 27 Engine Crankcase...

Page 161: ...nstalled without removing the crank shaft by observing the following procedure 1 Remove the cap from the front main bear ing and remove the worn bearing shell from the cap 2 Rotate the crankshaft in a...

Page 162: ...Lockwashers Fig 7 Connecting Rod and Bearing Assembly Series 37 50 60 65 70 and 75 Oil Passage to Piston Pin Connecting Rod Lower Bearing Numbers for Rod Assembly Fig 8 Connecting Rod Assembly Series...

Page 163: ...a little further than necessary and then bent back until it is straight Otherwise it may return to its former shape due to the roughness of the alloy steel used in its construction When checking the...

Page 164: ...1 Cross Section of Piston Series 37 50 60 65 70 and 75 Measure piston at the two points indicated 1 2 in from edge of skirt 1 1 4 in from head Fig 12 Measuring Piston Diameter With feeler in place in...

Page 165: ...thickness should be used These ribbons should be from s s to x i inch wide and for convenience from 7 to 10 inches long The following thicknesses are required Thin Thick Gauge Gauge Series 37 50 60 6...

Page 166: ...E N G I N E Plate 30 Cylinder Boring Operations Series 37 50 60 65 70 75...

Page 167: ...top of the tool The tighter the knurl knob the better the centering of the tool After the tool is centered 7 Tighten down the anchoring screw to elim inate all possibility of the tool slipping while...

Page 168: ...E N G I N E Fig 79 Installing Timing Chain Fig 22 Installing Camshaft Bearings Plate 31 Camshaft and Timing Chain Series 37 50 60 65 70 75...

Page 169: ...90 engines are interchangeable between right and left cylinder blocks of their respective engines 16 C h a n g i n g C o m p r e s s i o n R a t i o s All 37 series engines are equipped with high comp...

Page 170: ...ler down while re setting Fig 24 Resetting Chain Adjuster Slack in chain is taken up by idler sprocket moving toward camshaft Fig 23 Timing Chain Series 37 85 and 90 Thrust Washer Guide Pin Thrust Was...

Page 171: ...n If the angle of the dampener is not sufficient to give the desired clearance it may be increased by bending the dampener in a vise 20 Removing and Installing Valves To remove the valves from series...

Page 172: ...Valve Litters and Silencer Parts Valve Open Valve Closed Plunger spring extended maintaining zero clearance Ball check valve open Oil under pressure Valve spring presses against plunger Oil forced dow...

Page 173: ...E N G I N E Fig 30 Checking Valve Stem Length Fig 31 Checking Valve Lifter Operating Clearance Plate 34 Valve Service Operations Series 37 50 60 65 70 75...

Page 174: ...ing in engine Valve I loosen ocfc nul fo adjust valve clear ance Tighten offer adjustment is made Fig 34 Valve and Cam Slide Disassembled Valve 2 Push plunger down until bottom of hole is on level wit...

Page 175: ...course should be made by eliminating any leaks in the oiling system and replacement of any defective parts as the case may require Weak Valve Lifter Plunger Springs In some cases noisy valve operation...

Page 176: ...Plate 36 Engine Oiling System Series 37 50 60 65 70 75...

Page 177: ...e corrected by thorough cleaning When reinstalling revolve the check valve on its seat to assure its being properly seated The Operating Clearance between the rocker arm and push rod is adjusted as sh...

Page 178: ...90 E N G I N E Plate 37 Oiling System Details Series 37 50 60 65 70 75...

Page 179: ...earing Fig 42 Sectional View of Oil Pressure Regulator Engine Oiling System Series 37 90 Shown Typical of 37 85 Fig 4 I Sectional View of Oil Pump Drive Pump Gears Oil Pump Fig 43 Bottom View of O i l...

Page 180: ...ng when installing packings Fig 45 Belt Arrangement Series 37 85 and 90 Thrust Button Packings Lock Spring Outlet to R H Block Spring Loaded Packings Grease Fitting Fig 46 Water Pump Disassembled Seri...

Page 181: ...ing careful not to lose any parts 7 Remove front bearing by forcing it out toward the front 8 Remove bushing from front bearing Reassembly in genera is the reverse of the disassembly operations To ass...

Page 182: ...ten after adjustment is made 2 Turn eccentric screw to adjust contact point gap on each side 3 Rotate distributor housing until stationary contacts just separate with end of rotor for L H cylinders in...

Page 183: ...wear of the rubbing blocks 33 Removal and Installation of Distributor and Distributor Drive Shaft The construction of the timer distributor unit of 37 series V 8 V 12 and V 16 engines is illu strated...

Page 184: ...Mechanism Series 37 50 60 65 70 75 Typical of Series 37 85 and 90 Double Arm Rofor Condenser Cenfrifuga Advance Mechanism Quadrant For Ignition Timing Bronze Idler Gear Cam Drive Gear on Camshaft Driv...

Page 185: ...rically Heated Thermostat Heat Chamber Choke Thermostat for Automatic Choke Fig 55 Sfromberg Carburetor Fig 58 Combination Fuel Fig 57 Intake Manifold and Vacuum Pump Plate 42 Carburetor Details Serie...

Page 186: ...98 E N G I N E Fig 59 Checking Float Level Fig 60 Adjusting Fast Idle Plate 43 Carter Carburetor Adjustments...

Page 187: ...might cause a serious fire or injury If the float level requires resetting bend the float lever arm to the desired position This should not be necessary however unless the carburetor has been tampere...

Page 188: ...and turn position before making this adjustment thermostat stop Thermostat Adjusting Nut Kicker Screw Throttle Stop Screw Starting j Choke Level 1 m m m t Jhroitie Pump Plunger D ump Lever asoline Inl...

Page 189: ...les so that the metering rod arm operates freely A n t i P e r c o l a t o r A d j u s t m e n t 1 Set throttle valve to give 020 inch clearance between edge of throttle valve and throttle bore on sid...

Page 190: ...37 85 Tighten all Intermediate Support 1 2 turn further with wrench pronf Support not Shown Similar to 37 90 k f securely as a final step Cross Member Temporary Shim Here 1 2 turn further with wrench...

Page 191: ...determine whether or not the engine is running at the correct idling speed remove the oil filler cap from one of the valve covers and hold a finger on one of the valve rocker arms so that the movement...

Page 192: ...es Under no circumstances should either of the pump housings be disassembled unless the necessary special tools for reassembly are available Service on the fuel pumps or vacuum pumps whether of single...

Page 193: ...arance Piston pin see Note 10 Lower bearing and crankpin See Note 5 and 6 New limits Worn limits Diameter and length of connecting rod bearings End play on lower bearings Type of bearing used None 62...

Page 194: ...tandard Piston diameter standard Piston diameter oversize 003 oversize 005 oversize 010 oversize 015 oversize Oversize cylinders are honed to fit the pistons with which they are supplied See Note 12 P...

Page 195: ...mpressed to 1 Valve open Pressure in pounds Outer spring compressed to 1 Valve closed Outer spring compressed to 1 Valve open Spring must not show any set when compressed with coils touching Valve Tim...

Page 196: ...arms Contact point gap Firing order Note Cylinders are numbered from the front The left front cylinder is No 1 on all 37 series engines Radial side play in distributor shaft ball bearing not over Spar...

Page 197: ...C A C Stromberg AA 25 A C A C 13 JUL Det Lub 51 1 A C A C 13 IS 16 T Det Lub 51 1V2 A C A C Stromberg f Carter Stromberg AA 25 1 Carter WDO 3745 1 A C A C Stromberg AA 25 A C A C 13 JUL Det Lub 51 1 A...

Page 198: ...no C L U T C H Fig 3 Clutch Pedal Adjustment Series 37 85 Fig 4 Clutch Pedal Adjustment Typical of 37 50 60 65 70 75 Series 37 90 Plate 46 Clutch and Pedal Connections...

Page 199: ...46 2 Lubrication of Clutch Release Bearing and Sleeve The clutch release bearing on series 37 50 60 65 70 and 75 cars is a permanently sealed ball bearing which does not require lubrication in servic...

Page 200: ...ressure Plate Fig 5 Exploded View of Cfufch Rep ace driven discs if this distance is less than 1 13 32 in nserf feeler guage between upper facing and center driving plate clearance should be 025 040 i...

Page 201: ...l or kerosene in the clutch Keep the clutch facings dry and free from oil 5 Disassembly of Clutch Pressure Plate Assembly The following is a procedure for disassembling the clutch pressure plate assem...

Page 202: ...114 C L U T C H 37Z50 37 60 65 70 75 37 85 8 springs Fig 10 Clutch Disc Section Fig 12 Checking Clutch Disc Run out Fig 11 Clutch Disc Riveting Tool Plate 48 Clutch Disc Service...

Page 203: ...r the installation of the facings has been completed the clutch driven disc and facings should be checked with Clutch Driven Plate Indicating Fixture Tool No J 688 C to make sure that the run out of t...

Page 204: ...0 275 H lH 350 360 275 Vs m 350 360 275 H W 325 335 275 H m 9 Yellow 2TV 145 150 lbs 9 Yellow 2rV 9 Yellow 2 A 12 Brown 2 9 Yellow 2TV 145 150 lbs 145 150 lbs 145 150 lbs 90 96 lbs at ft 008 010 Ball...

Page 205: ...ears are used in all forward speeds The main shaft and transmission extension are supported by three large ball bearings and a small roller bearing at the front end of the shaft as a pilot bearing The...

Page 206: ...00 Plate 49 Transmission Cross Section Series 37 50 60 65 70 75 85...

Page 207: ...eed Synchronizing Yoke Front Propeller Shah Housing Clutch Connection Gear Clutch Connection Shaft Low speed Gear Tapered Roller Bearing Reverse ond Low speed Sliding Gear _ Countershaft Gear Assembly...

Page 208: ...t Hole Plunger Spring Retainer Valve Plunger Spring Oil Supply Hole fed from splash Piston is moved up and down by plunger Piston Warm oil is forced out of dash pot through hole in valve Cold oil is f...

Page 209: ...hould be enlarged Slipping out of second gear on series 37 90 is usually caused by incorrect adjustment of the bearings for the transmission gears Proper adjustment of the bearings for the low and int...

Page 210: ...ly hole Use just enough pressure to engage drum with cone Second speed Yoke with Plunger Measure travel of yoke from neutral to extreme rear posi tion to determine clearance be ween rear drum and cone...

Page 211: ...of Clutch Release Mechanism Move clutch connection and main shaft toward rear to unmesh gears Clutch Connection Bearing t Main Shift Assembly Fig 11 Unmeshing Counfershaff Gears Pilot Bearin Bearing R...

Page 212: ...g Gear Coupling Detent Spring Fig U Synchronizing Mechanism Shifter Shaft Shifter Lever Spring Spring Pin Install with hollowed end in position shown Fig 15 Shifter Lever Spring Installation First Typ...

Page 213: ...on under the following numbers P a r t N o All Series 1419361 1421921 1421922 1294543 553733 Pinion Shaft 19 tooth 18 20 22 Driving Gear Ser ies 37 50 37 60 37 65 70 37 75 85 37 50 60 65 70 75 85 1420...

Page 214: ...Lubricant Drain Hole When Removing Transmission Fig 19 Removing Transmission Extension Ball Key for Speedometer 1 Viy Drive Gear 1 Fig 20 Removing Countershaft and Cluster Gears Plate 55 Transmission...

Page 215: ...ocking ball Caution Do not remove M inch pipe plug on the side of the case until after the shifter shafts have been removed 10 Remove the pin that holds the high and intermediate shifter fork and shaf...

Page 216: ...S I O N Too No J 806 Fig 22 Removal of Pin for High and Intermediate Shifter Shaft Synchronizing Fig 24 Removal of Locking Ring for Intermediate Speed Gear Plate 56 Transmission Disassembly II Series...

Page 217: ...in shaft bearing to rear of case and install locking ring 7 Assemble speedometer drive gear on main shaft making sure ball key is located in slot after which locking ring is installed with tool J 1007...

Page 218: ...130 T R A N S M I S S I O N Idler Shaft Tool No J 1010 Fig 27 Installing Pin for High and Intermediate Shaft and Fork Plate 57 Transmission Reassembly Series 37 50 60 65 70 75 85...

Page 219: ...turn of hand wheel for every revolution of crankshaft 11 When the cut has been carried in to a point where tool touches transmission pilot flange on flywheel housing flange should be checked care ful...

Page 220: ...d shifter gear New limits Worn limit not over Shifter shaft lock spring Free length approx Pressure compressed to 2 Pressure compressed to Yoke Assembly Clearance between Guide block and drum R H high...

Page 221: ...a tuning chamber and a tail pipe The exhaust manifold is in three sections to allow for expansion The exhaust pipes on all series are covered with a heavy asbestos insulation to prevent excessive hea...

Page 222: ...acting surfaces Finally pull up the flange nuts tightly but without excessive strain 3 Installing Manifold Gaskets Exhaust manifolds are subject to such extreme variations in temperature that the meta...

Page 223: ...ys be referred to when correcting complaints regarding steering or front wheels This gives complete procedures in proper order The following suggestions apply especially to steering In case of complai...

Page 224: ...View of Steering Gear Series 37 90 Adjust by screwing Plug to a dead slop and backing off 1 4 turn Fig 3 Steering Tie Rod End Series 37 50 and 60 Fig 4 Steering Tie Rod End Series 37 65 70 75 85 and...

Page 225: ...arm when performing this operation 5 Remove intermediate steering arm bracket assembly by removing the four bolts holding assembly to frame cross member 6 Place assembly on bench and remove retain in...

Page 226: ...just bushing To unlock the two eccentrics use two wrenches and hold both while turning 4 Series 37 65 and 70 Steering Gear Turn eccentric fo adjust backlash between worm and roller Pull on steering wh...

Page 227: ...lumn goes to the left of the support bracket a washer should be placed under each of the rear bolts If the column goes to the right a washer should be placed under the front bolt When the steering col...

Page 228: ...0 300 lbs 250 300 lbs 250 300 lbs 250 350 lbs Spring at ball joint of steering tie rods at X8 W W Flat type Flat type Flat type 135 165 lbs 135 165 lbs 220 270 lbs at 220 270 lbs at 220 270 lbs at 010...

Page 229: ...be easier to turn in at rear and roll out to ward front When reinstalling a wheel roll it in under the fender from the rear and lift it up onto the hub hanging it on the mounting stud Then insert the...

Page 230: ...sting nut until it can be installed Caution When adjusting the front wheel bearings care should be taken not to mistake play in the knuckle bolt for play in the wheel bearings The rear wheel bearings...

Page 231: ...cured Vertical alignment is then secured by loosening the radiator mounting stud underneath the front cross member and placing shims between the radiator and the cross member until the correct alignme...

Page 232: ...EN U MATURAL B T SLACK TRACER R T RED TRACER G T GREEN TRACER BXT BLACK CR0S5 t RACEP RXT RED CROSS TRACER GXT GREEN CROSS TRACER B flXT BLACK 1RED CB055 TRACES frGXT R 01 GREEN CROSS TRACER ALL TRACE...

Page 233: ...rge of the battery A low output with a fully charged battery indicates that the regulator is working properly Generator Series 37 70 75 85 90 A Delco Remy generator Model 961 K is used on series 37 70...

Page 234: ...tage Regulator Fig 3 Current Regulator Unit Series 37 70 75 85 and 90 Series 37 50 60 and 65 similar except for Current Regulator Solder to Case Generator Armature Terminal Fig 4 Radio Condenser Mount...

Page 235: ...There are three different beams obtainable with these headlamps 1 A n upper beam produced by the lower fila ments of both lamps which is used for country driving 2 A beam for country passing produced...

Page 236: ...Distributor Fig 6 Generator Charging Circuit Series 37 50 60 and 65 Storage Battery Gen Terminal Ign Terminal X Ammeter This Terminal to be connected to the Solenoid Relay Generator Storage Battery n...

Page 237: ...milar instrument panel but have a choke button which is located to the left of the steering wheel The general arrangement and mounting of the instruments on the instrument panel of series 37 90 car is...

Page 238: ...s Voltmeter Leads Terminal Lead Grd Terminal Jumper Lead from Ign to Bat Terminals Bat Terminal Bat Lead Fig 9 Connections for Checking Generator Output Ammeter Leads Voltmeter Leads Variable Resistan...

Page 239: ...ck Never use sandpaper or emery cloth for cleaning contacts 4 A n incorrect charging rate not caused by any of these conditions can be corrected by resetting the current and voltage regulators 4 I n s...

Page 240: ...NAl ARMATURE Fig 14 Connecfions for Checking Current Regulator UPPER CONTACT SUPPORT ARMATURE SPRING SPRING POST CONTACT POINTS AIR GAP CUT OUT RELAY LOWER ARMATURE STOP CONTACT SPRING UPPER ARMATURE...

Page 241: ...ct the ammeter and voltmeter leads to the regulator as illustrated in Figs 10 and 13 Gradually increase the engine speed until the generator is charging 8 10 amperes at a generator speed of 2000 3000...

Page 242: ...when in the cranking position Relay Switch Contacts Fig 17 Starting Motor Solenoid Control Fig 18 Solenoid and Starter Switch Relay Solenoid Windings o T e n Ammeter 4 Solenoid Plunger Or Starter But...

Page 243: ...follows 1 Raise hood right side 2 Remove water pump drive shaft 3 Disconnect wires leading from generator 4 Remove generator breather pipe and horn The breather pipe is screwed into the bottom of the...

Page 244: ...djusting screw for lateral adjustment Adjusting screw up and down adjustment N y j Fig 23 Sectional View of Headlamp from Top Fig 24 Sectional View of Headlamp from Side 4 4 sjN mrRHH mm ff iifirVifil...

Page 245: ...ort bolts from the under side of the car removing the seat and the battery cover and lifting it out from above The battery is in the same position on series 37 85 cars but is removed by lowering the b...

Page 246: ...n in Fig 27 The procedure when using the screen is as follows 1 Place the car on a level floor 25 feet from the screen 2 W i t h the lens and doors in place switch the headlamps to the driving positio...

Page 247: ...ing the tank unit Ground the tank to the chassis and test Gauge Shows Empty Under All Conditions 1 This may be caused by wires being reversed on dash unit T o correct this trouble reattach wires to pr...

Page 248: ...160 E L E C T R I C A L Fig 30 Instrument Panel Series 37 65 Typical of All Series excepf 37 90 Fig 31 Instrument Panel Rear View Fig 32 Instrument Panel Series 37 90 Plate 67 Instrument Panels...

Page 249: ...ult of improper suppression but is probably the result of loose brushes in the generator This difficulty should be corrected at the source immediately as loose brushes may damage the current regulator...

Page 250: ...amperes reverse current 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 Voltage regulator Air gap between armatt ire center 060 070 060 070 060 070 060 070 060 070 Contact gap point opening 015 025 015 025 015 025 015 025 015 0...

Page 251: ...ure pinion and driven gear on sliding pinion shaft Ratio between sliding gear and flywheel Ratio between armature pinion and flywheel Gears Number of teeth in armature pinion Number of teeth in driven...

Page 252: ...164 R A D I A T O R Fig 1 Radiator Core Section Typical of All Series Control Rod Fig 3 Radiator Thermostat and Shutter Control Typical of All Series Plate 68 Radiator and Shutters...

Page 253: ...ame time a cleaning action takes place Most inhibitors serve as rust pre ventives only but may be used as a substitute for PH 7 A n y good inhibitor is better than using none at all It is important no...

Page 254: ...h Reading Thermostat Starts to Open 163 168 F 163 168 F 156 164 F Fully Open By 185 F 185 F 176 F Note Only non volatile anti freeze solutions are satisfactory for use with these special thermostats...

Page 255: ...r on series 37 90 cars 1 Drain coolant from system 2 Remove hood from car 3 Disconnect radiator to dash tie rods and rod passing in back of radiator for casing support 4 Loosen hose connections to the...

Page 256: ...E L B E A R I N G G R E A S E o o o o o o o o o o o o J L U B R I C A T I O N NOS 6 A N D 12 L U B R i C A T I O N NOS 3 A N D 9 L U B R I C A T I O N NOS 2 4 6 8 A N D 10 L U B R I C A T I O N NOS 1...

Page 257: ...iling system This material being grit or metal particles is highly abrasive and capable of causing excessive wear in the engine unless removed It is a good plan when the oil pan is down for periodic c...

Page 258: ...Otherwise starting difficulty will be experienced at each sudden drop in temperature Heavy duty oils may be used in cold weather if the car is kept in a heated garage or if the heavy duty oil has a co...

Page 259: ...engine and chassis of all 37 series cars A l l of the points on the car that are provided with grease gun connections should be lubricated every 1000 miles The location of these points may be found by...

Page 260: ...not appear at the spring eye end a clamp should be applied to the large end to prevent further flow while the lubricant is being forced to the spring eye end If the lubricant seeps out between the se...

Page 261: ...ur chases should be made only from suppliers who can guarantee their product to meet the specifica tions M a n y suppliers can furnish test data on their products In instances where it is advisable to...

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