ENGINE
Adjustment is then made by bringing the
alternator away from the engine. The belt
should be sufficiently tight to prevent slip, yet
the belt should have 10 to 15 mm slack between
the generator and crankshaft pulley when the
midspan is pushed firmly.
After the correct tension has been obtained,
securely lock it in position again.
Frost Precautions
Freezing may occur first at the bottom of
the radiator or in the lower hose connections.
Ice in the hose will stop water circulation
and may cause boiling. A muff can be used to
advantage, but care must be taken not to run
with the muff fully closed,or boiling will result.
When frost is expected or when the car is to be
used in a very low temperature, make sure that
the strength of the solution is, in fact, up to the
strength advised by the manufacturers. The
strength of the solution must be maintained by
topping-up with anti-freeze solution as neces-
sary. Excessive topping-up with water reduces
the degree of protection afforded. Solution must
be made up in accordance with instructions
supplied with the container.
Top-up when the system is cold.
If the cooling system has to be drained, run
the mixture into a clear container and use again.
Protection by Draining
On cars where anti-freeze is not used the
following precautions must be taken during
frosty weather to obviate any damage due to
freezing of the cooling system.
When heavy frost is imminent, the cooling
system must be completely drained. It is not
sufficient merely to cover the radiator and
engine with rugs and masks. There are two
drian cocks one on the left-hand side of the
cylinder block and the other at the base of the
radiator block. Both taps must be opened to
drain the system and the car must be on level
ground while draining.
The drain taps should be tested at frequent
intervals by inserting a piece of wire to ensure
that they are clear. This should be done
immediately the taps are opened, so that any,
obstruction freed by the wire may be flushed out
by the water. The draining should be carried
out when the engine is hot.
When completely drained the engine should
be run for a timed minute to ensure that all
water has been cleaned from the system.
A suitable notice should be then affixed to
the radiator, indicating that the water has been
drained.
Flushing the Radiator
To ensure efficient circulation of the coolant
and to reduce the formation of scale and
sediment in the radiator, the system should be
periodically flushed with clear running water,
preferably before putting in anti-freeze in the
winter and again when taking it out in the spring.
The water should be allowed to run through until
it comes out clear from the drain taps. At
intervals a stiff piece of wire should be inserted
into the taps during draining to ensure that they
are not becoming clogged with sediment.
This method of radiator flushing may serve
well, but in cases where the urring" up is
excessive the operator will find it more efficient
practice to remove the radiator completely and
flush in the reverse way to the flow, turn the
radiator upside down and let the water flow in
through the bottom hose connection and out of
the top connection.
Water Pump
After draining the water from the radiator,
remove the pump unit from the cylinder block
by taking off the fan belt and releasing the
setbolts with spring washers and hinge bolts
to dynamo.
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