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Riley RME Series User Manual

Riley RME Series
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Reproduced in 2017 for: The Riley Car Club of New Zealand Inc.
INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
BOOK
BOOK
FOR THE
FOR THE
FOR THE
1½ litre Model
1½ litre Model
1½ litre Model
(Series RME)
(Series RME)
(Series RME)
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Riley RME Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRiley
ModelRME Series
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Front Suspension

To Riley Owners

General Data

Gear Ratios and Road Speed

Dimensions, Capacities & Electrical System

Battery Maintenance

Information on car battery maintenance and checking.

Engine Specifications and Settings

Lamp Specifications

Details for tail, stop, roof, reversing, and fog lamps.

Filler Caps and Tools

The First 1,000 Miles (Running In)

500 Miles (800 km.) Service

Controls Overview

Engine and Driving Controls

Explanation of steering wheel, gear lever, pedals, hand brake, etc.

Instruments and Switches

Description of dashboard instruments and switches.

Spare Wheel Access and Replacement

Jacking System and General Lubrication

Engine Lubrication

Lubrication details for the engine oil system.

Component Lubrication (Clutch, Gearbox, Rear Axle)

Component Lubrication (Suspension, Steering, etc.)

Recommended Lubricants Chart

Component Lubrication (Steering, Dynamo, Distributor)

Carburetter and General Lubrication Notes

Cold Weather Precautions

The Car Heater

The Engine Overview

Engine Description - Crankcase, Tappets, Camshafts

Engine Description - Crankshaft

Engine Description - Connecting Rods and Pistons

Engine Description - Sump, Cylinder Head, Valve Gear, Water Pump, Thermostat

Engine Systems - Ignition, Starter, Generator, Carburetter, Oil Filter, Fuel Pump

Oiling System and Chassis Description

Front Suspension Description

Description of the "Torsionic" independent front suspension.

Steering Gear Description

Front Suspension Adjustment

Setting Torsion Bars

Specific steps for setting torsion bars for suspension adjustment.

Steering Gearbox, Jacking System, Shock Absorbers, Rear Axle

Exhaust System, Rear Springs, Power Unit Mounting

Clutch Adjustment and Tyre/Wheel Balance

Braking System Overview

Brake Maintenance and Adjustments

The Clutch Mechanism

The Gearbox Operation

The S.U. Carburetter

Carburetter Adjustment

Procedure for setting the carburettor's idling and range.

Carburetter Troubles

Sticking Piston and Water/Dirt Issues

Troubleshooting sticking piston and water/dirt in carburettor.

Carburetter Troubleshooting (Flooding, Needle, Maintenance)

Tyres - Care and Maintenance

Tyre Pressures

Importance and adjustment of tyre pressures.

Tyre Wear and Repair

Factors affecting tyre wear and tube repair.

Electrical Equipment - Battery

Electrical Equipment - Dynamo and Starter Motor

Electrical Equipment - Regulator and Fuses

Headlamps and Sidelamps

Lighting System Components

Coil Ignition and Distributor Maintenance

Setting Contact Points

Procedure for checking and setting distributor contact points.

Ignition Coil and Fault Finding

Troubleshooting - Coil Ignition

Troubleshooting - Lighting System

Troubleshooting - Dynamo System

Troubleshooting - Starter Motor

Decarbonisation Procedure

Cylinder Head Operations

Valve Grinding and Tappet Setting

Tappet Setting and Cylinder Head Maintenance

Sparking Plugs - Inspection and Maintenance

Tracing Engine Troubles - Start and Misfires

Engine Will Not Start

Common causes and remedies for engine not starting.

Engine Misfires

Common causes and remedies for engine misfiring.

Tracing Engine Troubles - Overheating, Power Loss, Stoppages

Engine Runs Hot

Causes and remedies for engine overheating.

Engine Lacks Power

Causes and remedies for engine losing power.

Engine Stops Suddenly

Causes and remedies for engine stopping suddenly.

Tracing Troubles - Silencer, Lights, Consumption, Tyres

Lights Fail

Causes and remedies for lighting system failure.

Excessive Oil Consumption

Causes and remedies for excessive oil consumption.

Excessive Fuel Consumption

Causes and remedies for excessive fuel consumption.

Excessive Tyre Wear

Causes and remedies for excessive tyre wear.

Maintenance Summary

The Riley 1½ Litre Lubrication Chart

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