Pages 38–51 (14 pages)

Electrical System

From the 1927 Chrysler Imperial 80 Instruction Book

The six-volt one-wire system: reduction-gear starting motor and its removal, generator with third-brush charging adjustment and thermal control, relay, double-breaker distributor with .022 in. point gap and synchronizing, ignition coil, spark plugs (.027 in.), ignition troubleshooting, setting ignition timing, firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4 and spark advance. Lighting covers the switch positions, two-filament headlamps and aiming against a wall at 25 ft., signal and reverse lights and the battery water-level indicator light. Battery care, the electric clock, horn adjustment and cigar lighter complete it, with a full wiring diagram.

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What this section covers

  • Starting motor and generator
  • Distributor point adjustment and synchronizing
  • Ignition timing and firing order
  • Headlamp adjustment
  • Battery and level indicator
  • Wiring diagram
Year
1927
Make
Chrysler
Vehicle
Imperial, Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Chrysler Imperial "80" six: Phaeton, Roadster, Coupe, 5- and 7-passenger Sedan, Sedan-Limousine
Publication
Second Edition, September 15, 1926
Pages
90

What’s inside

Front matter

  1. License Data, Contents and ForewordTitle page, license data (bore 3 1/2 in., stroke 5 in., 29.4 S.A.E. horsepower, 288.6 cu. in., shipping weights by body style, key rules), table of contents, index to illustrations and Chrysler's personal message to owners.pp. 1–7

Instruction book

  1. Inspection and Carepp. 8–11
  2. Lubricationpp. 12–17
  3. Enginepp. 18–30
  4. Cooling SystemCellular radiator, fan and water pump layout with the timing chain illustration, flushing and care, steaming and frozen systems, fan belt and pump packing adjustments, the thermostat and the radimeter temperature gauge (150°–200° F normal).pp. 31–32
  5. Fuel Systempp. 33–37
  6. Electrical Systempp. 38–51
  7. Power Transmission Systempp. 52–67
  8. Chrysler Hydraulic Four-Wheel Brakespp. 68–73
  9. Corrective Measures and Operationpp. 74–78
  10. Tools and Accessory RepairsThe tool kit supplied with the car and where it is stowed, and the makers to contact for accessory repairs: Prest-O-Lite battery, Stromberg carburetor, United Motors Service electrical units, Sparks-Withington horn, Sterling clock, Watson Stabilators, Stewart-Warner vacuum tank, Bassick fuel filter and Motor Improvements oil filter.pp. 79–80

Specifications and parts policy

  1. Detailed Specificationspp. 81–84
  2. Parts and WarrantyChrysler's parts pricing policy, ordering and returning parts, genuine parts and the standard 90-day N.A.C.C. warranty; the last two pages repeat the title page.pp. 85–90

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