The Model T Ford Car, Including Fordson Farm Tractor, Construction, Maintenance, Application, Operation, Service and Repair; A Most Comprehensive Practical Treatise Outlinging the Basic Principles of Oeration of All Ford Car and Truck (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... so that they may be readily identified. Many experienced repairmen have the habit of throwing all parts in a common box and then picking them out as needed. While the expert has no difficulty in distinguishing the pieces much time is lost in looking for the various bolts and nuts, to say the least, while if the novice follows this practice he will be hopelessly confused and will have difficulty in identifying the various pieces. If the pistons and connecting rods are not already marked they should be plainly stamped with steel numbers or letters or with a series of prick punch marks to make sure that they will be replaced in the same cylinder from which they were removed. Carbon Deposits and Their Removal.--Mention has been previously made that carbon deposits in the combustion chamber are not desirable because they are apt to produce overheating and noisy operation and result in diminution of power. The knock produced by carbon is a clear hollow sound, generally evidenced when climbing grades on the high speed, especially after the engine has become heated. Carbon deposits are also indicated by a sharp knock noticed whenever the engine is speeded up by opening the throttle. The knock produced by having the spark too Pig. 71.--Valve Chamber Cover Plates Must Be Removed to Gain Access to the Valve Springs. far advanced is duller than that which is caused by carbon. A loose connecting rod knock sounds like the tapping of steel with a small hammer and is most easily distinguished when a car is allowed to coast down grade or upon suddenly slowing up the car from speeds of 25 to 30 miles an hour by closing the throttle. Looseness in the crank shaft main bearings produces a knock which can be best distinguished when the car is going up hill or...