6—WHEELS AND TIRES
CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
Fig.
7—Inserting Needle and Plug in Puncture
from end of the plug, as shown in Figure 7.
Dip repair plug and needle into cement, and
immediately insert in hole with a firm, steady
motion, until short end of repair plug snaps
through tire, as shown in Figure 8. Pull needle
straight out of hole. The plug will automatical-
ly unhook from the needle as this is done.
Trim plug about Vs
i
ncn
above tread of tire.
Inflate tire, check for leakage, and tire is ready
for use.
The portion of plug, which protrudes slightly
above the tire tread, will wear down to the
tread surface. The portion of the plug inside
the tire will not affect normal operation.
b.
Tire Off Wheel (Inside Method)
When the tire has been punctured by an irreg-
54 x 386A
Fig.
8—Plug and Needle in Puncture (Sectional View)
ularly-shaped object, a slow leak may occur at
the repair after an attempt has been made to
seal the opening with a repair plug. If such
is the case, repair as follows: Place tire in a
spreader. Trim the inside end of repair plug
flush with the liner, and buff the liner approx-
imately one inch around the puncture. Leave
the repair plug in hole to keep moisture out of
the tire fabric. If a repair plug is not in tire,
work a little extra repair gum into the hole
before applying the patch. It is not necessary
to use cement to obtain a good adhesion.
Two types of equipment are available for
curing inside patches—the Electric and the
Match Patch. The Electric type has a "fuse"
plug that automatically cuts off the power when
the curing is completed. The Match Patch, or
powder burning type, depends upon the heat
resulting from a slow fire. "C" clamps are used
with both types of equipment to apply pressure
during the curing process. All inside patches
used must be Hot Patches. Peel the strip from
the rubber patch on the metal curing plate and
center it over puncture. Follow instructions
provided with the equipment, apply pressure,
and cure the patch.
11.
CLEANING WHITE SIDEWALL TIRES
CAUTION
A protective, water-soluble coating is applied to
the white sidewalls of tires at the factory. Wash
the sidewalls with water ONLY to remove this
coating. DO NOT USE gasoline or a wire brush.
To clean white sidewall tires, use a good kitchen
cleanser and a stiff brush. Do not use gasoline
or any wire, metal, brush, etc. as they will
scratch the sidewalls.
12.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES
The tires must receive proper care to insure
maximum tire life. Under-inflation contributes
to wear and causes excessive heat. Over-infla-
tion causes excessive strain and, as a result,
the tire is subject to break or bruise. Tire pres-
sure should be checked at least once a week.
Consult data and Specifications for correct tire
pressures. Tire pressures will increase approx-
imately 3 psi in city driving and 5 psi for
country driving. NEVER BLEED BUILT UP
PRESSURE IN A TIRE.
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