Pages 60–73 (14 pages)

Lubrication of engine

From the Moon Diana Light Straight 8 Instruction Book (Owner’s Manual)

Principles of correct engine lubrication, the force feed system with gear pump, recommended Mobiloil grades, filling and oil pressure (25 pounds at 25 mph), draining and screen cleaning, and how to avoid dilution, oil pumping, sludge and rust. Includes the chassis lubrication chart listing every Alemite fitting and interval.

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What this section covers

  • Force feed lubricating system
  • Oil grades and capacity
  • Oil pressure and causes of low pressure
  • Draining crankcase and cleaning oil screen
  • Dilution, sludge and carbon
  • Diana lubrication chart
Make
Moon
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Diana Light Straight 8: phaeton, roadster, cabriolet roadster, coach, 5- and 7-passenger sedan
Pages
141

What’s inside

Instruction book

  1. Title, license data, foreword and specificationspp. 1–6
  2. Operation and drivingPreparing the car for service, starting the engine with the spark lever, throttle, ignition button and choke, cold weather precautions, and shifting through the three forward speeds and reverse.pp. 7–9
  3. Hydraulic brakespp. 10–16
  4. Front axlepp. 17–20
  5. Rear axlepp. 21–31
  6. Engine specificationsEngine data: 3 inch bore, 4.5 inch stroke, 240.3 cubic inches, 72 brake horsepower at 2950 rpm, firing order, valve and camshaft details, Morse silent chain drive, and the Lanchester vibration damper.pp. 32–34
  7. Engine repair and adjustmentpp. 35–59
  8. Lubrication of enginepp. 60–73
  9. Cooling systempp. 74–78
  10. Clutchpp. 79–83
  11. Transmissionpp. 84–87
  12. Propeller shaft and universal jointsMechanics oil-lubricated universal joints with two-piece housings, reassembly cautions, removal of the propeller shaft at the flange, and lubrication every 1,000 miles.pp. 88–89
  13. Steering gearThe Ross cam and lever steering gear: adjusting end play with the thrust nut, taking up lost motion with shims, and fitting the steering arm.pp. 90–92
  14. Starting motor and switchSteering gear lubrication, then the four-pole starting motor with Bendix drive, cranking cautions, inspection of the cranking circuit and the foot-operated starting motor switch.pp. 93–95
  15. Generator, ignition and lightingpp. 96–104
  16. Storage batteryCare of the U.S.L. three-cell battery under the front seat: terminals, water level, hydrometer readings, charging, cold weather and the U.S.L. service policy.pp. 105–107
  17. Horn and lampsHorn commutator cleaning and tone adjustment, bulb sizes, head lamp reflector care and focusing the head lamps on a wall 25 feet away.pp. 108–110
  18. Carburetorpp. 111–115
  19. Gasoline tank and gaugepp. 116–120
  20. Vacuum tankThe Stewart vacuum fuel feed system: its two chambers, openings and float-operated valves, and how manifold suction lifts fuel from the rear tank to the carburetor.pp. 121–122
  21. Speedometer and Alemite gunpp. 123–126
  22. TiresBalloon tire inflation pressures by body style (32 x 6.00 and 32 x 6.20), toe-in, care of casings, chains and the Dill valve cap.pp. 127–128
  23. General care of carWashing and polishing the Duco finish, cleaning cloth and leather upholstery, windshield, hinges, top and side curtains, and storing the car.pp. 129–131
  24. Don'ts and engine troublespp. 132–135
  25. Accessory service, ordering parts and warrantypp. 136–139
  26. Index and index to illustrationsAlphabetical subject index and a list of the 48 figures with page numbers, from the instrument board to the valve cap.pp. 140–141