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How are headlights aligned?

Answer No. 131

Headlamps may be aligned by bending the headlamp brackets so that the tops of the bright spot on the 
wall or screen 25 feet in front of the car are at a line 28 inches above the level surface on which the car 
stands and so that the beam of light from each headlamp extends straight forward; that is, with the 
centers of the elliptical spots of light 28 inches apart. (See plate No. 23.) Owners may prefer to have their 
lamps focused and aligned by an authorized Ford dealer as all Ford dealers are specially equipped to do 
this work.

What about repairing Starter and Generator?

Answer No. 132

If either the starter or generator fails to give proper service, the owner should at once consult an 
authorized Ford dealer. Owners should not attempt to repair or adjust the mechanism of the starter and 
generator.

How is the Starter removed?

Answer No. 133

Summary of Contents for Model T 1926

Page 1: ...tend to deposit sediment and clog the radiator See chapter on Cooling System What about Gasoline Answer No 2 The ten gallon gasoline tank should be filled nearly full and the supply should never be al...

Page 2: ...he notched half circle on which the levers operate The throttle should usually be placed in about the fifth or sixth notch A little experience will soon teach you where these levers should be placed f...

Page 3: ...the circuit between the battery and starting motor causing the pinion of the starter drive shaft to engage with the teeth on the flywheel thus turning over the crankshaft When the engine is cold it m...

Page 4: ...able effect on the smooth running of the machine How is the Car stopped Answer No 12 Partially close the throttle release the high speed by pressing the clutch pedal forward into neutral apply the foo...

Page 5: ...ime and may avoid delay or possible accident on the road We aim to deliver the car in proper mechanical adjustment Afterwards it is plainly the duty of the driver to keep it in that condition The Ford...

Page 6: ...cam shaft time gears or valves were removed in overhauling the engine The time gears must mesh so that the tooth marked Ford on the small time gear will come between the two teeth on the large gear at...

Page 7: ...lace the mixture sparingly on the bevel face of the valve Put the valve in position on the valve seat and rotate it back and forth about a quarter turn a few times with a Ford grinding tool Then lift...

Page 8: ...ic and the difficulty corrected How may the different Knocks be distinguished Answer No 29 1 The carbon knock is a clear hollow sound most noticeable in climbing sharp grades particularly when the eng...

Page 9: ...4 or a stout iron pipe about ten feet long through the loop in the rope and with a man at each end of the 2 x 4 or pipe and another holding the starting crank handle the engine can be lifted from the...

Page 10: ...up with the nut run the nut back sufficiently far to insure a new setting then draw nut down tightly taking care not to pass cotter pin hole 7 Test for tightness of bearing by turning engine over slow...

Page 11: ...rough mud and deep sand or up long hills in extremely warm weather Remember that the engine develops the greatest efficiency when the water is heated nearly to the boiling point But if there is persis...

Page 12: ...rs the carburetor is vaporized by a current of air and passes through the inlet pipe to the engine in the form of an explosive mixture The gasoline entering the bowl of the carburetor gradually raises...

Page 13: ...notch with the spark retarded to about the fourth notch The flow of gasoline should now be cut off by screwing the needle valve down to the right until the engine begins to misfire then gradually inc...

Page 14: ...The carburetor does not ordinarily require priming when the motor is warm and starting with the rod pulled out is apt to flood the engine with an over rich mixture of gas which does not readily explo...

Page 15: ...t is apt to cause a vigorous back kick Does Coil Adjustment affect starting Answer No 58 Yes When the vibrators are not properly adjusted more current is required to make and break the contact between...

Page 16: ...a soft steady purr from the exhaust If anything goes wrong stop and fix it if possible don t wait until you get home How can one tell which Cylinder is missing Answer No 62 This is done by manipulati...

Page 17: ...from the cam shaft When the Magneto gets out of order what Answer No 68 The Ford magneto is made of permanent magnets and there is very little likelihood of their ever losing their strength unless act...

Page 18: ...ard part of the assembly is referred to as the crank shaft the rear part as the drive shaft How is the Clutch controlled Answer No 72 By the left pedal at the driver s feet see Answer No 10 if the clu...

Page 19: ...ng screw and remove springs EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED TO PREVENT DROPPING ANY PARTS INTO THE TRANSMISSION The reverse pedal and brake pedal should then be withdrawn as far as possible and the d...

Page 20: ...that the triple gear pins on the flywheel will pass through the triple gears This will bring the brake drum on top in a position to hold the clutch plates etc The next step is to install the three was...

Page 21: ...siest method of compressing the spring sufficiently to insert the pin is to loosen the tension of the clutch fingers by means of the adjusting screws When tightening up the clutch again the spring sho...

Page 22: ...of the housing Take out the bolts which hold the two halves of the rear axle housing together at the center and remove the housing Take the inner differential casing apart and draw the axle shaft out...

Page 23: ...spring connections spring hangers steering knuckles and hub bearings are thoroughly lubricated and that all nuts and connections are secured with cotter pins in place The spring clips which attach th...

Page 24: ...om the tapered shaft to which it is locked with a key In replacing rear wheel be sure that nut on axle shaft is as tight as possible using a wrench at least 24 inches long to provide necessary leverag...

Page 25: ...e threads on the spindles Care should be taken that a right hand threaded cone is not forced onto a left hand threaded spindle The right hand thread is on the left hand side of the car while the left...

Page 26: ...he steering gear become loose that is so that a slight movement of the wheel does not produce immediate results it may be tightened in the following manner Disconnect the two halves of the ball socket...

Page 27: ...e engine any good light grade lubricating oil will answer and the dope cups with good grease Be sure to see that the commutator is kept freely supplied with oil at all times Which is the best way to f...

Page 28: ...flush the crank case by replacing the crankcase plug and putting two quarts of lubricating oil into the motor and running the engine slowly for a few minutes then remove crank case plug and drain off...

Page 29: ...ng the patch the part of the casing affected should be cleaned with gasoline and when dry rubber cement applied to the casing only Cut the required size patch and as soon as the cement on the casing i...

Page 30: ...g plenty of talc powder should be sprinkled into the latter In replacing the tire on the rim be very careful not to pinch the tube What is the proper way to wash the Car Answer No 109 Always use cold...

Page 31: ...ted remove the bolt in front end of radius rods and the cap screws which hold the drive shaft tube to the rear axle housing Then remove the rear axle housing cap also the bolts which hold the two halv...

Page 32: ...e has been taken down fill the differential with oil jack up the axle and run it for five or ten minutes to insure proper lubrication of all bearings The Ford Starting and Lighting System Of what does...

Page 33: ...nerator This cut out is set properly at the factory and should not under any circumstances be tampered with What about Oiling Answer No 123 The starting motor is lubricated by the Ford splash system t...

Page 34: ...If the trouble is not located then remove the dust cap from the end of generator and thoroughly clean the generator commutator using for this work a fine grade of sandpaper which has been slightly oi...

Page 35: ...Ford 21 candle power gas filled bulbs be used in the lamps equipped with the Ford Refracting Lens as the use of any other than genuine Ford bulbs may result in the lights failing to meet the lighting...

Page 36: ...hat is with the centers of the elliptical spots of light 28 inches apart See plate No 23 Owners may prefer to have their lamps focused and aligned by an authorized Ford dealer as all Ford dealers are...

Page 37: ...stone Too tight a fit will cause the bearing to freeze to the bracket resulting in serious damage to the starter How is the Generator removed Answer No 135 If it is found necessary to remove the gene...

Page 38: ...to the Battery Answer No 140 Add nothing but pure water to the cells and do it often enough to keep the plates covered at all times The solution electrolyte should be maintained at a level with the b...

Page 39: ...Spark plugs dirty 4 Carbon deposit in combustion chamber 4 Coil vibrator improperly adjusted 5 Spark retarded too far 5 Air leak in intake manifold 6 Gas mixture too rich 6 Weak exhaust valve spring 7...

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