Road Vehicle Lubrication (Revised Edition, 1959)

Wakefield-Dick Oils , Hardbound, 76 Pages, ASIN: B00HCW4M4O , Revised Edition, November, 1959 - **Second-Hand book in excellent condition

CONTENTS

1. WHAT IS OIL? First things first .. 7

How oil lubricates 9
Engine oil specifications 10

2. ENGINES

Internal combustion engines 13
Lubrication systems 13
Viscosity and S.A.E. classification 16
Low viscosity engine oils .. 17
Petrol engine lubrication .. 18
Care of the petrol engine .. 21
The functions of the oil pressure gauge 23
The driver's part .. 26
Oil engine lubrication 27
Heavy duty or detergent-dispersant oils 28
Filters 30
Oil engine maintenance .. 30
Diesels demand special driving technique 31

3. THE CLUTCH AND GEARBOX

The clutch .. 32
Clutch maintenance and lubrication 32
The fluid flywheel .. 34
Gearbox types 35
The ordinary selective type gearbox 37
Pre-selector gear problems 37
Automatic or hydraulic transmission 40

4. PROPELLER SHAFT AND FINAL DRIVE

The universal joints 41
Rear axle lubrication problems 42
Worm gear lubrication .. 44
Spiral bevel gears .. 45
Hypoid bevel gears 46
The need for care in rear axle lubrication 46
Hub lubrication 46
Multi-axle drives 47
Oil seals .. 48

5. THE CHASSIS

Chassis lubrication 49
The steering mechanism 50
Suspension .. 53
The shock absorbers 53
Tyres are part of the suspension 54
Brake systems 54
Care of the brakes .. 58
Tipping gears 59
Controls and minor bearings 59
6. LESSONS FROM THE REPAIR SHOP
Examples of avoidable engine wear 60
Clutch failures 63
Examination of the gearbox 63
The rear axle 64

7. EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND OIL STORAGE

Regular maintenance reduces operational costs .. 66
The service section 66
Lift schemes.. 67
Pits and underground workshops 67
Choice of equipment 68
Overall planning and integration 69
Storage of lubricants 70

8. RECOMMENDED GRADES 72