Pages 9–13 (5 pages)

Operation and Care

From the 1931 Chrysler Imperial 8 Instruction Book

How to run the Imperial Eight day to day. A numbered view of the front compartment identifies every control, from the spark and choke buttons to the manifold heat control and starter pedal. The text explains starting, cold-weather starting, driving through the starting, accelerating and speed ranges, stopping, washing the lacquer and chromium finish, summer and winter precautions, and storing the tires and car.

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What this section covers

  • Front compartment controls (Fig. 1)
  • Preparation for use and starting the engine
  • Cold weather starting and choke use
  • Driving and stopping with the Multi-Range Gearshift
  • Washing the car
  • Summer and winter precautions
  • Storage of tires and car
Year
1931
Make
Chrysler
Vehicle
Imperial, Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Imperial Eight Code CG: sedans, sedan-limousine, custom phaeton, coupes and LeBaron town car
Publication
Fourth Edition, June 1931
Pages
95

What’s inside

Front matter

  1. License Data, Contents and ForewordTitle page, license data (serial number locations, bore and stroke, 384.84 cu. in. displacement and shipping weights by body style), table of contents, index to illustrations, a personal message to owners and the Lock Your Car page.pp. 1–8

Operation and care

  1. Operation and Carepp. 9–13

Adjustments and repair operations

  1. Front AxleI-section front axle, front wheel alignment and tie rod adjustment, and drag link spring adjustment and lubrication, with the front axle and drag link illustrations.pp. 14–16
  2. Rear Axlepp. 17–21
  3. Brakespp. 22–28
  4. ClutchHand brake band adjustment, then the single dry plate clutch: release bearing lubrication, pedal free play and release fork adjustments, spring pressure, and removing and installing the clutch.pp. 29–31
  5. Cooling SystemDash thermometer, thermostatically controlled radiator shutters, flushing and care, steaming, fan belt tension and water pump packing, and non-freezing solutions for the 26-quart system.pp. 32–35
  6. Electrical Systempp. 36–45
  7. Enginepp. 46–49
  8. Engine Lubricationpp. 50–60
  9. Fuel Systempp. 61–64
  10. Springs and Shock AbsorbersSemi-elliptic springs with Oilite bushings and rubber shackles, and seasonal settings for the hydraulic shock absorbers.pp. 65–65
  11. Steering Gearpp. 66–69
  12. Transmission and Lubricantspp. 70–74
  13. Tires, Universal Joints and Wheels40-pound tire pressures, cross-and-bushing universal joints and propeller shaft, and front wheel bearing adjustment.pp. 75–76
  14. Corrective MeasuresWheel and tire balance, then trouble-shooting lists for engine fails to start, stops, misses, loses power or compression, pops back, overheats or knocks.pp. 77–79

Reference and specifications

  1. Standards of AdjustmentClearances and settings for axles, brakes, clutch, connecting rods, crankshaft, cylinders, ignition, pistons, rings, valves and valve timing, plus speedometer data.pp. 80–82
  2. Tools and Accessory RepairsThe owner's tool kit and the makers who service the battery, carburetor, electrical units, shock absorbers, wipers and radio.pp. 83–83
  3. Detailed Specificationspp. 84–87
  4. Genuine Parts, Ordering Parts and WarrantyGenuine Chrysler parts, ordering and returning parts through Chrysler Service Stations, and the standard N.A.C.C. warranty.pp. 88–90
  5. Lubrication Chart and Multi-Range Gearshift Insertpp. 91–95

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