Pages 13–17 (5 pages)

Lubrication

From the 1928 Chrysler Imperial 80 Instruction Book

Storing the car, then lubrication of every unit: SAE 30 and 20 engine oil recommendations, the force-feed oiling system, 25 to 30 lb oil pressure and the relief valve, the dash-mounted oil filter, why crankcase oil dilutes with fuel, water and sulphurous acid, and draining and cleaning the oil pan. Further entries cover the distributor, generator, starting motor, lubricant gun, water pump, clutch release bearing, transmission, universal joints, axles, rubber-mounted springs with fabric covers, and the steering gear.

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What this section covers

  • Storing the car
  • Engine oil grades and oil level
  • Oil pressure and relief valve adjustment
  • Dash-mounted oil filter
  • Crankcase oil dilution and draining
  • Chassis lubricant gun and nipples
  • Transmission, axle and universal joint lubricants
  • Spring covers and steering gear
Year
1928
Make
Chrysler
Vehicle
Imperial, Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Imperial "80" six-cylinder: Phaeton, Roadster, Coupe, 5- and 7-passenger Sedan, Sedan Limousine
Publication
Third Edition, October 1927
Pages
86

What’s inside

Covers and front matter

  1. Title Page, License Data and ContentsCover (Third Edition, October 1927), license data with engine dimensions and shipping weights by body style, the table of contents, the index to illustrations and Chrysler Sales Corporation's message to owners.pp. 1–7
  2. Back CoverCover pages; the scan ends here without the tools list, specifications, parts and warranty pages listed in the contents.pp. 85–86

Inspection, care and lubrication

  1. Inspection and Carepp. 8–12
  2. Lubricationpp. 13–17

General description and repair operations

  1. Enginepp. 18–32
  2. Cooling SystemRadiator care and flushing, steaming, fan belt and water pump packing adjustment, the thermostat, the dash thermometer and non-freezing solutions.pp. 33–34
  3. Fuel Systempp. 35–39
  4. Electrical Systempp. 40–53
  5. Power Transmission Systempp. 54–70
  6. Chrysler Hydraulic Four-Wheel Brakespp. 71–79

Corrective measures and operation

  1. Corrective MeasuresTroubleshooting lists for an engine that fails to start, stops, misses, loses power or compression, pops back through the carburetor, overheats or knocks.pp. 80–81
  2. OperationPreparing the car for use, starting the engine with spark and throttle levers, a front compartment illustration of the controls, shifting the three-speed transmission and stopping the car.pp. 82–84

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