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The Ford Muffler
Why is the Muffler
necessary? Answer No. 83
The exhaust as it comes from the engine through the exhaust pipe would create
a constant and distracting noise were it not for the muffler. From the comparatively
small pipe, the exhaust is liberated into the larger chambers of the muffler,
where the force of the exhaust is lessened by expansion and discharged out
of the muffler with practically no noise. The Ford muffler construction is
such that there is very little back pressure of the escaping gases, consequently
there is nothing to be gained by putting a cut-out in the exhaust pipe between
the engine and the muffler.
How is the Muffler disconnected?
Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the motor by unscrewing the pack nut and remove
the bolts which hold the muffler to the frame. After the muffler has been disconnected
it can be disassembled by removing the nut at the rear end.
The Running Gear
What care should the
Running Gear have? Answer No. 85
In the first place it at all times should have proper lubrication (see chapter
on Lubrication). Once in every thirty days the front and rear axles should
be care-fully gone over to see that every moving part, such as the bushings
in 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 the front spring to the
frame, should be inspected frequently to see that everything is in perfect
order.
How is the Front Axle removed?
Jack up front of car so wheels can be removed (see Answer No. 89), disconnect
steering gear ball arm from the spindle connecting rod, disconnect radius rod
at ball joint, and remove two cotter pin bolts from spring shackle on each
side, so detaching front spring.
To disconnect radius rod from axle, remove cotter-pinned nuts. To remove radius
rod entirely, take the two bolts out of the ball joint and remove lower half
of cap.
In case of accident, how is the
Front Axle straightened? Answer No. 87
Should the axle or spindle become bent extreme care must be used to straighten
the parts accurately. Do not heat the torgings, as this will untemper the steel,
but straighten them cold. If convenient it would be better to return such parts
to the dealer, where they may be properly straightened in jigs designed for
that purpose. It is very essential that the wheels line up properly (see Answer
No. 90)
The Ford Spindle and Front Hub Assembly. (Cut No. 16)
The eye is not sufficiently accurate to determine whether the parts have been
properly straightened, and excessive wear of the front tires will occur, if
everything is not in perfect alignment.
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Spoke
Spindle Oiler Spindle Bolt
Spindle Body Bushing Stationary Cone
Spindle Con. Rod Bolt Spindle Con. Rod Yoke
Spindle Arm Clamp Bolt
Spindle Arm Nut Spindle Body Bushing
Spindle Bolt Nut
Dust Ring
Felt Washer Hub Bolt
Large Ball Race Hub Flange Hub
Spindle
Grease Chamber -Ball Bearings Oft Adjusting
Cone kHub Cap Lock Nut Washer
Ball Retainer Small Ball Race Ball Retainer
Answer No. 84
Answer No. 86
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