THE CAR AND ITS OPERATION
Filling the Radiator
Before starting the car, see that the radiator is filled with
dean, fresh water. The cooling system ho1ds approximately
three gallons. In winter , use an anti-freeze solution (procurable
from any Ford dealer).
As the proper cooling of the engine is dependent upon the
water supply, it is important particularly with a new car to see
that the radiator is kept well filled.
Filling the Gasoline Tank
The tank has a capacity of ten gallons. The gasoline gauge on
the instrument panel indicates the amount of gasoline in the
tank.
Gasoline can be drained from the tank by opening the pet-
cock
in the sediment bulb located on the engine side of the dash.
The screen
in the gasoline tank filler neck should occasionally
be removed and cleaned. IMPORTANT:-After cleaning be
sure to replace the screen screwing it down in place. Also see
that the small vent hole in the gasoline tank cap does not be-
come clogged.
Proper Oil Level
Before starting the engine, make sure there is a sufficient
supply of high-grade engine oil in the oil pan.
If there is not
enough oi1, more should be added through the breather pipe
located at the left side of the engine (a metal cap covers it).
Five quarts of oil is the amount required in the oil pan.
To determine the correct oil level, use the indicator located
on the left side of the engine just to the rear of the breather pipe
(see Fig. 1), as follows:
Pull out the indicator-wipe it off-re-insert the
indicator and again remove it.
The mark made by the oil indicates its level. When the oil
reaches the point marked "F" on the indicator, it is at the
proper level. Under no circumstances should the oil level be
permitted to get below the point marked
''L" as any attempt to
run the engine with too little oil may seriously damage the parts.
When replacing the oil level indicator , see that both the short
and long ends of the indicator enter the opening in the crank-
case and push the indicator all the way down (see Fig. 1).
Failure to insert both ends into the opening permits oil to
leak out.
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