Fiat X 1/9 1978 - Lubrication; OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

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Model
X
1/9
Check
gears
for
wear.
Backlash
between
gears
is
0.006
in.
(0.15mm).
Maximum
permissible
is
0.01
in.
(0.25mm).
Check
gear
for
tooth
to
housing
clearance.
Clearance
should
be
0.004
to
0.007
in.
(0.11
to
0.18mm).
Re-
place
gear
and
housing
(if
necessory)
if
clearance
exceeds
0.01
in.
(0.25mm).
Check
clearance
between
top
face
gears
and
cover
mating
face.
Clearance
should
be
0.008
to
0.041
in.
(0.020
to
0.105mm).
if
more
than
0.006
in.
(0.15mm),
replace
gears
or
pump.
When
oil
pump
is
assembled
turn
drive
shaft
and
check
for binding.
OIL
FILTER
REPLACEMENT
A
clean
filter
is
necessary
to
ensure
good
engine
lubrication.
Remove
filter.
Before
installing,
coat
seal
with
engine
oil.
Thread
filter
on
by
hand
until
seal
touches
plate.
Thread
filter
down
%
turn
more.
1.
Oil
pressure
sending
unit.
2.
Oil
filter.