INSTRUCTION BOOK
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Adjusting Front Wheel Bearing
If there is excessive play in the bearing it can be adjusted as
follows: Remove wheel. Withdraw cotter key and tighten ad-
jus ing nut until the h"ub just starts to bind. Then back off the
adjusting nut one or two notches until the hub can be freely
revolved. Before replacing the wheel,
be sure to insert cotter
key in adjusting nut.
Care of Springs
The springs should be lubricated occasionally with oil or
graphite. This
will restore the original flexibility of the sprints
and jmprove the riding quality of the car.
STEEL SPOKE WHEELS AND TIRES
Fl 1ure 23
Sectional View of Tire and Rim
Ford Steel Spoke Wheels
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To remove Ford steel spoke wheels , jack up the side of the
car from which the wheel is to be withdrawn and screw off the
five hub bolt nuts . The wh eel can then be removed. Wheh
replacing a wheel, tighten each hub bolt nut a few turns at .a
time. Then follow around hub, tightening each nut firmly. If
nuts are not drawn up evenly, the wheel will not run true.
Remorn"ng Tires From Ford Steel Spoke Wheels (Drop
Center
Rims)
Remove valve ~BJ) and lock nut and place wheel so tha~
valve is at the top. Let all air out of tube. Push valve stem up
into tire. Working both ways from the valve stem, press
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