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Gasoline Tank, 106" Wheelbase

11.5 gals. 9.58 gals. 43.53 liters

Gasoline Tank, 113" Wheelbase

16 gals. 13.3 gals. 60.57 liters

Engine Crankcase (refill)

6 qts.

5 qts.

5.68 liters

Clutch

1/3 pint

1/3 pint

180 c.c.

Transmission

3 pints

3 pints

1.4 liters

Rear Axle

3 pints

3 pints

1.4 liters

Spark Plugs

Size 14 mm. Set points at exactly .025" (.62 mm.). Replace after each 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) of service.

Generator Charging Rate

Generator  is  regulated  by  position  of  third  brush.  This  should  only  be  altered  by  competent  service  stations  using
accurate measuring instruments.

Generator output

{

17 amperes at 8 volts

13 amperes at 6 volts

Output to be measured at generator. Do not exceed the above rates.

Battery

Use only distilled water to cover plates. This should be done as frequently as found necessary. An average of every two
weeks during the summer months (less frequently in cooler weather).

Lamp Bulbs

 

Candle

Power

Base

Voltage

Headlamp (double filament)

21-21

Double

Contact

6-8

Parking (in headlamp or on front
fenders)

3

Single

Contact

6-8

Telltales (on instrument board)

3

Double

Contact

6-8

Instrument Board

3

Single

Contact

6-8

Stop and Tail Lamp (double
filament)

2-21

Double

Contact

6-8

Dome

15

Single

Contact

6-8

Fuse (at lamp switch)

20

Amperes

 

Engine

Firing order

 of cylinders—1-5-3-6-2-4.

Tappets

Adjust when engine is hot.  Minimum clearances—inlet valves, .006" (.15 mm.); exhaust, .008" (.20 mm.).  Counting
from the front, intake tappets are 2-4-5-8-9-11 and exhaust tappets 1-3-6-7-10-12.

Cooling System

It is good practice to drain, flush and refill the cooling system occasionally. If freezing temperatures are encountered in
your community, anti-freeze solution will be necessary during the winter months.

Chassis Lubrication

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Summary of Contents for Terraplane Six 1933

Page 1: ...Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www gutenberg org Title Essex Terraplane Six 1933 Owner s Manual of Information Author Anonymous Release Date October 27 2011 EBook 378...

Page 2: ...ing expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part and we neither assume nor authorize anyother personto assume for us anyother...

Page 3: ...e of the engine it will not show a sudden rise in temperature of an individualpart The pressure imposed onparts suchas bearings and pistons due to rapid accelerationor hard pullingwillcause themto ove...

Page 4: ...mmediately without the use ofthe choke ifthe accelerator pedalis held in a slightly depressed position while the starter is used Do not under any circumstances work the accelerator pedal rapidly when...

Page 5: ...uld be maintained at the fullmark onthe bayonet gauge at the oilfiller The frequency with which oil should be drained and replenished with new depends largely on the operation of the car Consult your...

Page 6: ...ilis drained Then turn untilopening is again accessible Pour in by means of offset funnelno more than 1 3 pint of clutch mixture Replace plug A and tighten securely The clutch oilshould be drained and...

Page 7: ...Remove drainplug B every5000 miles flushout with1 pint ofkerosene and refillwithoilofproper type Rear Axle The oil supply should be kept level with the lower edge of the filler plug opening A Use a g...

Page 8: ...djustingwheelbearings The rear wheelbearings should be lubricated every 5000 miles with No 3 cup grease Remove four nuts frombearing cap A and remove caps and shims Pull bearing and after washing bear...

Page 9: ...Remove plug A and pour a good heavy bodied gear oil into the steering gear housing every 2000 miles Do not use cup grease or youwillexperience hard steeringincold weather Chassis...

Page 10: ...rsal joint sleeve splines should be supplied with a small amount of long fibre grease through the plug provided at 4000 mile intervals Grease Specifications 4 Calcium Soap compounded with an oil of 40...

Page 11: ...e every 2000 miles Apply one drop no more of light oil to breaker arm pivot B every 2000 miles Wipe excess oil and clean distributor head removing oil or dust before returning to position Be sure each...

Page 12: ...ke wire occasionallyto eliminate sticking Door Locks Apply a drop of engine oil occasionally to latch bar Work several times to spread oil then wipe off excess DoorLatchStrikerPlate Saturate wick with...

Page 13: ...ming 5 Adjust intake valve tappet clearance to 006 15 mm and exhaust tappet clearance to 008 20 mm 6 Turncarburetor idlingscrew B into its seat and back out exactlyone turn 7 Start engine 8 Set carbur...

Page 14: ...d Crank engine using wrench on starter shaft extension until the breaker arm fibre block is on the highest point of the cam giving the points their maximumopening If necessary to adjust loosen lock nu...

Page 15: ...wise untilthe points have just begunto open Tightenlock screw B When the engine is in this position the rotor arm F will point directly to the sector in the distributor cap to which number one spark p...

Page 16: ...on loosen nut A and swing generator awayfromengine to tighten Thenlock adjustment bythoroughlytighteningnut A Clutch Pedal The clutch rod length should be adjusted so that the clutch pedal can be push...

Page 17: ...he drum and the lining Hold the eccentric inthis positionand tightenlock nut A Make this adjustment onallfour brakes Turn brake drum until inspection hole is 1 1 2 from adjusting screw end of the lini...

Page 18: ...e hub cap withdrawcotter keyholdingnut A Turnnut A to the right until a slight drag is felt when turning the wheel slightly by hand Then loosen the nut just sufficiently to permit the wheel to turnfre...

Page 19: ...in position with the wrench remove the other cap screws and lift off the wheel The wheels should be jacked up just sufficiently to clear the ground When replacing the wheel place the handle of the wre...

Page 20: ...uld be done as frequentlyas found necessary Anaverage ofeverytwo weeks duringthe summer months less frequentlyincooler weather Lamp Bulbs Candle Power Base Voltage Headlamp double filament 21 21 Doubl...

Page 21: ...nish A wax coating is recommended providing the lacquer is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the waxsurface Printed in U S A S H 2500 7 33 Transcriber s Notes Allinstances ofS A E have beenchanged t...

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