Pages 8–11 (4 pages)

Inspection and Care

From the 1927 Chrysler Imperial 80 Instruction Book

Routine checks for the storage battery, cooling system hose and pump packing nut, fuel filter bowl, clutch pedal free travel (1 3/4 to 2 in.), transmission lubricant level and hydraulic brake supply tank. It continues with steering connections, spring clips, tires, wheels and axles, windshield and door hardware, washing the Duco finish, caring for the open-car top and side curtains, summer and winter precautions and tire storage. The book's page 8 (engine, oiling and ignition checks) is missing from this scan.

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What this section covers

  • Battery, cooling and fuel system checks
  • Clutch and brake pedal free travel
  • Washing and waxing the Duco finish
  • Open car top and side curtains
  • Summer and winter precautions
  • Storing tires
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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