CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL CHRYSLER C-300B—473
13.
FRAME, SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS are of the same design as used on Model C-72,
with the exceptions as listed in the Data and
The frame, rear springs and shock absorbers Specifications, which follow:
14.
FRAME, SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS—DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME—
Model C-300B
Type Welded, Double-Channel Box Section,
Side Rails and Lateral Cross Members
Dimensions See Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Frame,
Springs and Shock Absorber Section IX
REAR SPRINGS—
Type Semi-Elliptic
No.
of Leaves 7
Width 2.5"
Length 55"
Shackle Silent Block Rubber Bushings
Hanger Side Strapped with Rubber Bushed Bolts
Inserts—Type Wax Impregnated
Size 3.5 x 2.5"
SHOCK ABSORBERS—
Type Oriflow, Double Acting, Hydraulic
15.
STEERING design as used on Model C-71 with the excep-
tions listed in the Data and Specifications that
The manual or power steering are of the same follow:
16.
STEERING—DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
C-300B
Tread—Front 60.4"
Rear 59.6"
Wheel Base 126.0"
Camber % Degree + or —% Degree
Preferred Left + y
2
Degree, Right 0 Degree
*Caster —2 Degree to 0 Degree with Manual Steering
0 Degree with Power Steering
Toe-In (Outside Thread Inches) yj Preferred
Toe-Out on Turns 2\y
2
Degrees + or —1 Degree
(Inner wheel when outer wheel is 20 Degrees)
*King Pin Inclination at Camber (Degrees) 5.5 Degrees at 0 Degree
*Any difference in caster between left and right wheels should make the left side 0 to M Degree more
negative caster than right side.
17.
TRANSMISSION C-300B installation will be the same as Model
C-72 installation with the exception of the throt-
The C-300B PowerFlite transmission has a dif-
tle
linkage adjusting
.
The
throttle linkage
ferent direct clutch return spring and a regula-
should
be
adjusted
as
follows
.
tor valve spring to give 95 to 105 psi. line pres-
sure.
These two changes give increased clutch With the push button selector in the neutral
capacity. position, adjust the engine idle adjusting screws
on the carburetors to give 650 engine RPM.
All external pressures and settings on the Shut off engine and set throttle linkage. Never
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