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Содержание Austin Seven Tourer

Страница 1: ... U k y T f i HANDBOOK c 1 f i 1 1 11 r A c k k I C t i l i ij ubllcation 6 19C l t 1 CI 1 J c THE AtTSTIN MOTOR CO V J ONGBRIDG BIRMINGHAM WI t i7 ij 11 I O J I 2 ...

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Страница 3: ...ed not suppose that they will have to apply all the attentions given in this book but careful notice should be taken of the chapters dealing with naintenance Two additional publications give lists and illustrations of all the parts and their prices respectively and the owner should find these books helpful for reference FAN FRONTAXLE Luh icarionof FUSE Actionof the GEARBOX Luhrication of GREASE GU...

Страница 4: ... holder shock absorbers spare wheel and tyre and blank number plates 4 L i Brakes are fitted to all four wheels which carry 26 X3 in Dunlop balloon reinforced cord tyres The Austin Seven is particularly suitable for the woman driver It requires little physical effort to drive and control and for that reason its use enables her to do shopping calls without fatigue visit her friends attend social an...

Страница 5: ...e Hand brake to the ront wheel Foot brake to the rear wheel Special wire detacbable fitted with 26 in X 3t in Dunlop balloon reinforced cord tyre One pare wheel with tyre Gear lever in gate and brake lever mounted centrally Throttle and magneto contmI lever mounted on the teering wheel Foot accelerator i aI o pro ded PETROL TANK 4 gallon LIGI lTlNG By gear driven dynamo with accumulato and dimmer ...

Страница 6: ...eto release theair shuttErwire after theenginehasstarted Do not try to start the engi when cold by the electric starter nor allow the engine to race when first starting up as time must be allowed for the oil to circulate and lubricate various bearings Never lean the ignition switch on for any lengthy period while the engine is not running The warning lamp on the switch board will remind you of thi...

Страница 7: ...releasethe air shutter wire after the engine has started Do not try to start the engi e when cold by the electric starter nor allow the engine to race when first starting up as time must be allowed for the oil to circulate and lubricate various bearings Never leave the ignition switch on for any lengthy period while the engine is not running The warning lamp on the switch board will remind you of ...

Страница 8: ...g the car The driving seat of the Austin Seven is adjustable for position and this convenience should be taken advantage of so as to obtain the greatest comfort 10 I CHANGING A WHEEL The Spare Wheel WHEN it becomes necessary to change a wheel because of a puncture or for any other cause the spare wheel must be lifted from its bracket at the rear of the car to which it is fastened by three wheel nu...

Страница 9: ...uts see page 49 6 Give one turn to the cap of the lubricator for the main distributor bearing page 21 Monthly Attentions 1 Examine the oil level in the gearbox which should contain two thirds of a pint or measure 2 21 iu deep 2 Charge the back axle case with a gunful of grease and oil mixed half and half using the special adapter on the grease gun 3 Fill all the hubs with grease as described on pa...

Страница 10: ...ment Before altering the carburetter setting turn off the petrol by means of the tap underneath the tank A jet key is sent out with each car for the purpose of taking out the main and com pensating jets The caps below the jets must be removed by means of the adjustable spanner when the jets can be unscrewed with the special key When replacing either make sure that they have washers on them well do...

Страница 11: ...igh speed in the case of too large a main jet is found at Iow speeds with too large a compensator The size of the compensator is decreased until all the cylinders fire evenly and the exhaust is quite regular As in the case of the main jet if two compensators give equal results choose the smaller on the score of economy The compensator plays a great part in the picking up but when the size of the f...

Страница 12: ...ped up two flats on the jet allow a small spanner to be used to unscrew it Lastly the compensating or main jets may be choked Remove them and clear them Never insert anything in any of the jets always blow through to clear them a tyre pump can be used if desired When refitting the slow running tube ensure that it beds down to its collar at the top with the small projection under the collar fitting...

Страница 13: ...ing lamp on the switchboard will light when the switch is at Summer Charge or Winter Full C and the engine is not running This lamp also lights when the engine is only idling Should the bulb of the warning lamp fail it can be unscrewed from its socket when the small cover plate holding the red glass is removed The replacement bulb should be of 8 9 volt and must be screwed right home to make contac...

Страница 14: ...hrows of the crankshaft and when this line is vertical it naturally follows that Nos I and 4 pistons are at the top of their stroke In this case howe er weare only dealing with No I Now turn the flywheel uniiL this line is 1t in to 2 in before the top centre We cannot quote a definite figure as this depends on the characteristics of the particular engine This is the position at which the spark sho...

Страница 15: ...nce more chargee Continue until the barrel is empty and then refill For the back axle a special adapter is used on the gun in place of the standard telescopic end This adapter screws ihto the axle in place of the plug When replacing the plug do not omit its washer It is important not to let dirt get into the adapter which when not in use is screwed on to the side of the gun f I Causes of Overheati...

Страница 16: ... 1 i I I III I I Ii 1 1 I I f f I J 26 It I PUMP the reservoir by removing the plug in the bottom while the engine is hot Drain the reservoir completely Never pour oil into the engine except through the strainer After the first re filling it is advisable to change the oil in the engine entirely after every I 200 to I 500 miles running or sooner Every 2 400 3 000 rlliles remove the oil reservoir Th...

Страница 17: ...st under the steering wheel can be given a little oil from the oil can The steering connections on the side rod are best lubricated by means of an oil can which ejects the oil undei pressure into the sockets and the nipples at the end of the cross rod should be given a charge of grease once a week Rear Axle For the fear axle attention every 1 200 to 1 500 miles should be sufficient A mixture of ye...

Страница 18: ...he column just under the steering wheel can be given a little oil from the oil can The steering connections on the side rod are best lubricated by means of an oil can which ejects the oil under pressure into the sockets and the nipples at the end of the cross rod should be given a charge of grease once a week Rear Axle Forthe lear axle attention every 1 200to 1 500 miles should be sufficient A mix...

Страница 19: ... the frame at which to apply the jack is each end of the rear cross member At the front as there is only one transverse spring the whole of the car must be lifted and as a safety measure the rear wheels should be scotched to prevent the car running off the jack A short stiff bar is placed across the frame just forward of the engine oil reservoir and behind the spring and the jack lifts the car fro...

Страница 20: ...liminary precautions that you would observe if starting by hand such as flooding the carburetter etc Remember that although the starter will turn the engine over however stiff it is advisable to crank the engine over by hand two or three revolutions as this will considerably diminish the load for starting If the starter pinion jams in mesh with the flywheel ring when operating the starting motor s...

Страница 21: ...ible danger of igniting the gas coming from the plates It is advisable to complete the inspection by measuring the specific gravity of the acid as this gives a very good indication of the state of charge of the battery An instrument known as a hydrometer is employed for this purpose this may be obtained at the Austin Service Depart ment or from the service depots of the makers of the equipment t C...

Страница 22: ...ad Then take hold of the head at each 38 1 l end and lift it off This should be fairly easy to do without damaging the joint washer which should in the ordinary course be in a condition to be replaced Removing the Carbon When the head has been removed the valves and tops of pistons will be exposed to view All dirt or deposit should be removed by carefully scraping with a sharp tool Before grinding...

Страница 23: ...ust be oil tight When refitting the cylinder block it is necessary to use sleeves on the pistons to compress the rings These piston ring sleeves are among the extra tools obtainable from the Service Department of the Austin Motor Co Ltd It will be necessary to retime the ignition page 22 after re assembling Adjustin the Brakes The hand brake operates on the front wheels and the foot brake on the r...

Страница 24: ...B then turn the sleeve C with tbe special spanner provided for the purpose until the play has been removed Do not screw the sleeve in too tight 42 or the steering will then become stiff Having adjusted the sleeve correctly screw in the locking peg so that it enters one of the slots of the sleeve tighten up the clamping bolt and the supporting bracket to the instrument board To take up the clearanc...

Страница 25: ...avelling at low speeds as under these con ditions the spring movement is very limited but as the speed increases their effect becomes more pronounced especially over bad roads when the spring action is most severe Testing should therefore be carried out at comparatively high average touring speeds and adjustment made to suit these conditions The frictional resistance required to effectively contro...

Страница 26: ... illus trationbelow orun der and put the cover in position over all Secure the cover by the straps one each side and the two fasteners on the back of the body I Clutch Slip Some drivers are inclined to use the clutch instead of changing down to a lower gear particularly when they are almost at the top of a hill and it is only necessary to change down for a few yards Foot pressure is applied to the...

Страница 27: ... them periodical examination and attention A cursory glance should be given daily to see that none of the tyres is unduly slack and a weekly test with a suitable gauge should be made to verify the pressures Occasionally examine the tyre treads for cuts bad cuts should be vulcanized Tyre Wear Because of the turning in of the wheels towards each other at their lowest point it has been found that the...

Страница 28: ...r manufacturers For owners information we give below the names and addresses of the manufacturers or suppliers of the equipment fitted on the Austin Seven IMPORTANT When claims under guarantee are being made it is absolutely necessary to quote the type and number of the car and the commissioning date Electrical and Ignition Equipment Lamps and Batteries Lucas Joseph Lucas Ltd Creat Hampton and Str...

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