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TD Operation Manual - Lubrication

Your car will need periodic lubrication and this section will explain what types of lubricants to use, where to apply them and how often you will need to perform the work.

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

  A B C D E F
Component Engine and Air Cleaner Gearbox, Steering Gearbox and Rear Axle (Hypoid Gears) Wheel Hubs and Fan Bearings Chassis Greasing, Nipples etc. Cables and Control Joints Oilcan and Carburetter
Climatic Conditions Tropical and temperate down to 32° F. (0° C.) Cold and extreme cold down to 0° F. (-18° C.) Arctic below 0° F. (-18° C.) Tropical and temperate down to 10° F. (-12° C.) Extreme cold below 10° F. (-12° C.) All conditions All conditions All conditions All conditions
"ENERGOL" (Price's Lubricants Ltd.) "Energol" Motor Oil S.A.E. 30 "Energol" Motor Oil S.A.E. 20 "Energol" Motor Oil S.A.E. 10 "Energol" Transmission
"E.P." S.A.E. 90 		"Energol" Transmission "E.P." S.A.E. 80 "Energrease" C.3   "Energrease" C.1   "Energrease" C.1   "Energol" Motor Oil S.A.E. 20
"SHELL" (Shell Mex & B.P. Ltd.) "Shell" X—I00 S.A.E. 30 "Shell" X—I00 S.A.E. 20 "Shell" X—I00 S.A.E. 10 "Shell" Spirax 90 E.P. "Shell" Spirax 80 E.P. "Shell" Retinax H for Hubs
Retinax C for Fan 		"Shell" Retinax C "Shell" Retinax C "Shell" X—I00 S.A.E. 20
"FILTRATE" (Edward Joy & Sons Ltd.) Medium "Filtrate" Zero "Filtrate" Sub-Zero "Filtrate" Hypoid "Filtrate" 90 Hypoid "Filtrate" 80 "Filtrate" R.B. Grease H.P. Solidified "Filtrate" "Filtrate" A.F. Grease Zero "Filtrate"
"STERNOL" (Sternol Ltd.) "Sternol" W.W. 30 "Sternol" W.W. 20 "Sternol" W.W. 10 "Sternol" Ambroleum E.P. 90 "Sternol" Ambroleum E.P. 80 "Ambroline" R.B. Grease "Ambroline" M.M. Grease "Ambroline" A.F. Grease "Sternol" W.W. 20
"DUCKHAM'S" (Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd.) Duckham's N.O.L. "Thirty" Duckham's N.O.L. "Twenty" Duckham's N.O.L. "Ten" Duckham's Hypoid 90 Duckham'S Hypoid 80 Duckham's H.B.B. Grease Duckham's H.P.G. Grease Duckham's "Keenol" K.G.I6 Grease Duckham's N.O.L. "Twenty"
"CASTROL" (C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd.) "Castrol" X.L. "Castrolite" "Castrol" Z "Castrol" Hypoy "Castrol" Hypoy 80 "Castrolease" Heavy "Castrolease" Medium "Castrolease" Brake Cable Grease "Castrolite"
"ESSOLUBE" (Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd.) "Essolube" 30 "Essolube" 20 "Essolube" 10 "Esso" Expee Compound 90 "Esso" Expee Compound 80 "Esso" Bearing Grease "Esso" Chassis Lubricant "Esso" Chassis Lubricant "Essolube" 20
"MOBILOIL" (Vacuum Oil Co, Ltd.) Mobiloil "A" Mobiloil "Artic" Mobiloil "Artic Special" Mobilube "G.X." 90 Mobilube "G.X." 80 Mobilgrease No. 5 Mobilgrease No. 2 or 4 Mobilgrease No. 2 or 4 Mobiloil "Artic"

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LUBRICATION (Engine)

Oil Pressures   •   Engine Drain Plug

Replenishing Engine Sump

Engine lubrication

The oil supply is carried in the sump below the cylinder block and is drawn through a gauze internal filter and renewable external filter before circulation through the engine. It will be found on first starting the engine from cold that a high-pressure reading will be obtained on the oil gauge. This will gradually drop as the engine warms up and the oil becomes more fluid, until a normal pressure of approximately 25 to 40 lb./sq. in., (1.75 to 2.8 kg./cm.2) is indicated. Avoid racing the engine when first starting up while the oil is cold. On the other hand, do not let it idle too slowly. It should be allowed to rotate at approximately 1,000 r.p.m., an engine speed equivalent to 15 m.p.h. (24 k.p.h.) in top gear.
Instructions for checking the quantity of oil in the sump and replenishment are given on page 6.

Draining the sump (A)

We recommend that when the car has completed the first 500 miles (800 km.) the oil in the sump should be drained to clear the sump from any impurities that may have accumulated during the initial running-in period. After the first 500 miles (800 km.) we recommend that the sump should be drained every 3,000 miles (5000 km.) and refilled with the recommended lubricant. This operation is best carried out immediately the car returns from a journey, while the oil is still warm and fluid.
On the left side of the engine will be found a brass drain plug. Removal of this plug will release the contents of the sump. After carefully cleaning the drain plug, which will probably have an accumulation of dirt in its hollow centre, it should be replaced and screwed up tightly. When the sump has been drained completely, approximately 1⅛ gallons (5.1 litres) are required to fill it.

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LUBRICATION (Gearbox)

Draining the Gearbox   •   Refilling

the Gearbox   •   Gearbox Replenishments

GEARBOX (B)

The filler cap is located on the top of the gearbox; a dipstick is provided on the right-hand side of the box; they are accessible when the inspection cover has been removed. The gearbox should be drained after the first 500 miles (800 km.) and filled with the correct amount of the recommended lubricant. Ensure that the hollow centre of the drain plug has been cleaned thoroughly before it is replaced and tightened.

REFILLING THE GEARBOX (B)

When the gearbox has been drained completely through the plug indicated, 1 ½ pints (.85 litre) of oil are required to fill it. The oil should be poured in through the filler plug shown above until it reaches the "HIGH" mark on the dipstick. After the first 500 miles (800 km.) the gearbox should be drained and then filled with fresh oil and subsequently every 6,000 miles (10000 km.).

GEARBOX REPLENISHMENTS (B)

Replenishments should take place at intervals of 1,000 miles (1600 km.), care being taken to ensure that the gearbox is not filled above

the "HIGH" mark on the dipper rod. If the level is too high, oil may get into the clutch case and cause clutch slip.

Use one of the oils recommended on page 36.

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LUBRICATION (Rear Axle)

Rear Axle Filler and Level Plug   •   Rear

Axle Drain Plug   •   Propellar Shaft Lubrication

REAR AXLE (B)

Access to the square-headed filler plug is gained when the section of the floor behind the seat has been removed. Undo the screws to lift the floor. A square-headed drain plug is fitted in the base of the differential housing and its hollow centre must be cleaned before it is replaced and tightened. The oil should be drained from the rear axle after the first 500 Miles (800 km.). The axle must then be filled with one of the oils to Ref. B, page 36, to the level of the filler plug. Approximately 21 pints (1.3 litres) of oil are required to refill the axle.
Topping up should take place at intervals of 1,000 miles (1600 km.). The axle should be completely drained and then refilled with fresh lubricant of the correct grade every 6,000 miles (10000 km.).

PROPELLER SHAFT (D)

The sliding joint and the two needle-type universal joints should receive grease gun attention every 1,000 miles (1600 km.). The recommended lubricants are indicated under Ref. D on page 36.
Access to the rear universal joint nipple is gained by lifting the small section of floor behind the seat. The front universal must be lubricated from the underside of the car. (See page 40.)

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LUBRICATION

Propellar Shaft Sliding Joint

Swivel Pin   •   Steering Gearbox

UNIVERSAL JOINTS AND PROPELLER SHAFT SLIDING JOINT (D)

The lubricator for these sliding joints is indicated by the right-hand arrow. The grease gun, filled with grease to Ref. D ( page 36), should be applied every 1,000 miles (1600 km.) and given three or four strokes. The grease gun should also be applied to the universal joint greaser, shown by the left-hand arrow, at the same time and given three or four strokes.

THE STEERING GEAR (D)

Grease nipples are provided at the top and bottom of each swivel pin. The grease gun should be filled with grease to Ref. D (page 36) and applied to the nipples every 500 miles (800 km.). Three or four strokes of the gun should be given.

THE STEERING GEARBOX(B)

A greaser is provided on the rack housing, and this is accessible underneath the front apron from under the front of the car. The nipple should be used to replenish the rack assembly with oil to Ref. B (page 36) every 3,000 miles (5000 km.). Avoid over-filling the steering gearbox. Give twenty strokes of the hand gun.

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LUBRICATION

Tie-rods   •   Front Hubs   •   Rear Hubs

Fan and Water Pump

TIE-ROD LUBRICATION(D)

Every 500 miles (800 km.) the grease gun should be applied to the nipple on the ends of the steering tie-rods and given three or four strokes.
The inner ball joints of the tie-rod (those within the rubber boots) are automatically lubricated from the steering gearbox housing.

FRONT HUBS (C)

Every 6,000 miles (10000 km.) the front wheel hub covers should be removed and the grease-retaining cap carefully prised off the end of the hub, refilled with grease to Ref. C.

REAR HUBS

The rear hubs are automatically lubricated from the rear axle lubrication system and need no separate lubrication attention.

Fan and water pump

Every 1,000 miles (1600 km.) apply grease gun, filled with grease to Ref. C, to lubricating nipple for fan and water pump spindle and give two strokes.

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LUBRICATION

Carburetter Damper

Air Cleaner   •   Oil Filter

Carburetter Damper (F)

Every 1,000 miles (1600 km.) unscrew the oil caps at the tops of the suction chambers and pour in a small quantity of engine oil to Ref. F (Page 36) and replace the caps.
Under no circumstances should a heavy-bodied lubricant be used.
Failure to lubricate the piston dampers will cause the pistons to flutter, and reduce acceleration.

Air Cleaner (A)

Every 3,000 miles (5000 km.) remove the cover, lift out the filter element and clean in paraffin. Allow to drain, and dry thoroughly. Examine oil container for sludge. If more than ¼ in. (6 mm.) clean out and fill with fresh engine oil to level indicated.
If accumulation of sludge is only slight, replenish oil level. Make sure that the cork gaskets are in good condition and reassemble cleaner.

The Oil Filter

The main oil filter is of the sealed type and must be replaced with a new one every 12,000 miles (20000 km.). The filter is released by undoing the two banjo connecting unions for the oil pipes, and slackening the pinch bolt of the filter supporting strap. When fitting the new filter, make sure that the banjo washers are in good condition and correctly fitted.

The main oil filter is of the renewable element type and the element must be replaced with a new one every 6,000 miles (10000 km.). The filter is released by undoing the central bolt connecting the filter body to the filter head on the oil pump. When fitting the new element, make sure that the seating washer for the filter body is in good condition and that the body is correctly fitted.

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LUBRICATION

Distributor Cam   •   Distributor Cam Bearing

Distributor Automatic Timing Control

EVERY 3,000 MILES (5000 Km.) (D)
Distributor Cam

Lightly smear the cam with a very small amount of grease to Ref. D (Page 36), or if this is not available, clean engine oil can be used.

EVERY 3,000 MILES (5000 Km.) (F)

Distributor cam bearing Lift the rotor off the top of the spindle by pulling it vertically and add a few draps of thin engine oil (Ref. F, Page 36 ) to the cam bearing. Do not remove the screw which is exposed.
There is clearance between the screw and the inner face of the spindle for the oil to pass.
Replace the rotor with its drive lug correctly engaging the spindle slot and push it on to the shaft as far as it will go.

EVERY 3,000 MILES (5000 Km.) (F)

Automatic Timing Control.

Carefully add a few drops of thin engine oil to Ref. F, Page 36 through the hole in the contact breaker base through which the cam passes. Do not allow any oil to get on or near the contacts.

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LUBRICATION

Contact Breaker Pivot

Dynamo   •   The Grease Gun

EVERY 3,000 MILES (5000 Km.) (F)

Contact Breaker Pivot. Place a small amount of clean engine oil to Ref. F ( Page 36) on the pivot on which the contact breaker lever works. Do not allow oil or grease to get on to the contacts.

EVERY 3,000 MILES (5000 Km.) (D)

Dynamo Lubrication Unscrew the lubricator fitted at the commutator end, lift out the felt pad and spring and half-fill the lubricator with high-melting-point grease (Ref. D in Recommended Oils). Replace the spring and felt pad and screw the lubricator in position on the commutator end bracket.

Grease Gun

The grease gun is filled by unscrewing the large cap on the end of the container and removing the automatic feed plunger; when the gun is sufficiently full of grease replace the plunger end cap. The gun is, in effect, a high-pressure pump and it has a recessed end. By applying the recess to the grease nipples and pushing on the gun, grease is forced into the bearings.
Use the correct grease for each purpose.

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