Pages 33–37 (5 pages)

Fuel System

From the 1927 Chrysler Imperial 80 Instruction Book

Non-freezing alcohol solutions for the 5 1/2-gallon cooling system open this part, followed by the fuel system: 18-gallon rear supply tank, fuel gauge, vacuum tank and fuel filter. Carburetor adjustments cover the idle screw, the RICH/LEAN high-speed dial, the auxiliary choke needle, the accelerating-well bleeder with summer and winter settings and the economizer. The electric fumer for cold starting, the centrifugal air cleaner and the manifold heat control are explained. Pages 34–35 of this scan are blank or carry only the carburetor figure.

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What this section covers

  • Anti-freeze table
  • Vacuum tank and fuel filter
  • Carburetor idle and high-speed adjustment
  • Accelerating well bleeder settings
  • Fumer cold-start heater
  • Air cleaner and manifold heat control
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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