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Speedometer Drive.
The flexible shaft of the speed-
ometer drive from the gearbox should
be lubricated by oiling from the
speedometer end every 2.000miles.
To do this uncouple the union nut
behind the speedometer.
The shafting should also be taken
down and thoroughly cleaned about
every 6,000 miles. It should then be Removingand Oilingthe Speedometer
lubricated along its whole length . Cable,
.by applying thin grease. so that when the shaft is replaced in its tubing
there will be a good supply of lubricant.
Grease should also be smeared round the flange where it rubs the
washer of the key piece which connects to the speedometer.
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Upper Cylinder Lubrication.
Upper cylinder lubrication has been found to be beneficial to the
running of the engine. '
Mixing it with the fuel when refilling the tank is quite satisfactory.
Follow the instructions given with the various brands.
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Grease Nipples.
If a grease nipple becomes choked, unscrew and remove it. It can
usually be cleared by soaking it in paraffin or petrol. and syringing either
of these through it. but should it be found impossible to clear it, fit a new
nipple in its place.
Always wipe each nipple with rag and carefully remove dirt and old
grease before applying the gun.
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'AN
INVITATION
AUSTIN OWNERS and others interested are
.t"\ invited to visit Britain's largest self-contained motor
works and see how Austin Cars are made.
The normal tour of the Works occupies two hours. and
appointments should be made whenever possible.
Tours commence daily, except Saturdays and Sundays
at IQa.m and 2 p.Q1.
Visitors should ask the Commissionaire for the Reception
Department. or make arrangoments through a local Austin
Dealer.
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THE GREASE GUN.
Special Adapter for Injecting Rear Axle
and Steering Box Lubricant.
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HE type of grease gun supplied in the tool kit of all Austin cars
incorporates features by which the chassis lubrication of the car is
greatly simplified.
Once the gun has been charged all that is necessary is to push the ram
against the nipple until the contents are exhausted. Three or four strokes
for each nipple are sufficient.
The ram is used for forcing grease through nipples, and the adapter
for lubricating the back axle and steering box with special oil. For this
operation remove the end cap from the barrel and charge the gun to about
three-quarters of its capacity. Put the cap of the adapter on the open end
and after removing the plug from the back axle, place the end of the adapter
into the greasing hole, and, grasping the barrel, push. This will inject
a large quantity of lubricant quickly.
When charging the gun with grease it should be filled with lubricant
to about three-quarters of its capacity.
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