Ford Manual
First, jack up the wheel clear of the road. The valve cap should be unscrewed, the lock nut removed and
the valve stem pushed into the tire until its bead is flush with the rim. This done, loosen up the bead of
the casing in the clinch of the rim by working and pushing with the hands, then insert one of the tire
irons or levers under the beads. The tire iron should be pushed in just enough to get a good hold on the
under side of the bead, but not so far as to "pinch" the inner tube between the rim and the tool. A second
iron should be inserted in the same fashion some seven or eight inches from the first, and the third tool
the same distance from the second. As a clincher tire must be pried over the clinch, three levers will
come in handy in a case of a "one-man job," and the knee of the driver can be used to good advantage to
hold down one lever while the other two are being manipulated in working the casing clear of the rim.
After freeing a length of the bead from the clinch, the entire outer edge of the casing may be readily
detached with the hands, and the damaged inner tube removed and "patched" or a spare tube inserted.
Always use plenty of soapstone in replacing an inner tube.
How are Casings repaired?
Answer No. 106
Should the casing be cut so there. is danger of the inner tube being blown through it, a temporary repair
can be made by cementing a patch, such as sold by Ford Dealers, on the inside of the casing. Before
applying 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 is
dry remove the white surface from the patch and apply it to the cut, smoothing it down carefully with the
fingers so as to insure perfect contact. It is sometimes advisable to apply a patch to the outside of the
casing also to keep out sand and water.
How may Tire Expense be reduced?
Answer No. 107
Tire cost constitutes one of the most important items in the running expenses of an automobile. To get
the most service at the least expense, the tires should be inspected frequently and all small cuts or holes
properly sealed or repaired---thus preventing dirt and water working in between the rubber tread and the
fabric, causing blisters or sand boils.
Tires should never be run partially deflated, as the side walls are unduly bent and the fabric is subject to
stresses which cause what is known as rim cutting. The chances of getting a puncture will be greatly
reduced by keeping your tires properly inflated, as a hard tire exposes much less surface to the road than
a soft tire, and also deflects sharp objects that would penetrate a soft tire.
Following is a table showing correct tire pressure for tires on Ford cars and trucks:
HIGH PRESSURE TIRES
Cars
Front, 55 lbs.
Rear, 55 lbs.
Trucks
Front, 55 lbs.
Rear, 80 lbs.
BALLOON TIRES
Roadster
Front, 27 lbs.
Rear, 27 lbs.
Touring Car
Front, 27 lbs.
Rear, 27 lbs.
Coupe
Front, 27 lbs.
Rear, 27 lbs.
Tudor Sedan
Front, 27 lbs.
Rear, 30 lbs.
Fordor Sedan
Front, 27 lbs.
Rear, 30 lbs.
Roadster/Pickup
Front, 27 lbs.
Rear, 30 lbs.
