Description
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