An edition of The Model T Ford car, its construction, operation and repair
(1915)
The Model T Ford car, its construction, operation and repair
a complete practical treatise ..
by Victor Wilfred Pagé
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October 23, 2023 | History
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER I: THE FORD CAR, ITS PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.
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Important Components of Any Motor Car—Parts of Ford Automobile Chassis—The Ford Three Point Suspension System—Frame Assembly Details—Spring Construction—The Ford Body—The Ford Power Plant.
21-44
CHAPTER II: THE ENGINE AND AUXILIARY GROUPS.
How the Engine Works—Engine Parts and Their Functions—The Fuel Supply System—Principles of Carburetion Outlined— Utility of Gasoline Strainer—What the Carburetor Should Do —The Ford Float Feed Carburetor—The Ford Ignition System —Induction Coil System Action Explained—Why a Magneto Is Used on the Ford—Wiring Dry Cell Batteries—Master Vibrator Systems—Why Cooling Systems Are Necessary—Cooling Systems Generally Used—Ford Water Circulation Methods—Theory of Lubrication—Derivation of Lubricants—How Ford Power Plant is Lubricated—The Ford Muffler.
45-98
CHAPTER III: DETAILS OF THE FORD CHASSIS PARTS.
Why Clutch is Necessary—How Friction Clutches Transmit Power— Why Change Speed Gearing Is Needed—How Ford Planetary Gearing Operates—Method of Power Transmission—Rear Axle Construction—The Ford Axle Bearings—Purpose of Differential Gear—Utility of Motor Car Brakes—The Ford Steering Gear . .
99-132
CHAPTER IV: DRIVING AND MAINTENANCE OF FORD CARS.
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Steps Before Starting the Engine—How to Start the Ford Motor—Controlling Ford Cars—General Driving Instructions—Suggestions for Oiling—Winter Care of Automobiles—The Ford Gas Lighting System—Electric Lighting for Ford Cars—Tools and Supplies for Pneumatic Tire Repair—Tire Manipulation Hints—Tire Repair and Maintenance—Tools for Ford Cars—A Typical Engine Stop Analyzed—Conditions That Cause Failure of the Ignition System—Common Defects in Fuel Systems—Faults in Oiling and Cooling Systems—Adjusting Transmission—Adjusting Loose Front Wheels—What to Do When Rear Brakes Do Not Hold.
133-208
CHAPTER V: OVERHAULING AND REPAIRING MECHANISM.
Faults in Power Plant and Symptoms—Value of System in Overhauling—How to Take Down Motor—Carbon Deposits and Their Removal—How to Repair Cracked Water Jacket—Reseating and Trueing Valves—Method of Valve Grinding—Inspection of Piston Rings—Piston Ring Manipulation—Fitting Piston Rings—Wrist Pin Wear—Inspection and Refitting of Engine Bearings—Knocking Indicates Loose Bearings—Adjusting Main Bearings—Scraping Bearings to Fit—Rebabbitting Connecting Rod—Testing Bearing Parallelism—Camshafts and Timing Gears—How to Time Valves in Ford Engines—Repairing Ford Magneto—Packings and Gaskets for Ford Engines—Precautions in Reassembling Parts—How to Take Down Transmission—Relining Brake Bands—Rear Axle Troubles and Remedies—Care of Springs—Steering Gear Repairs—Miscellaneous Chassis Parts . . . .
209-279
INDEX.
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