Dodge B-I-B 1948 Driver Manual page 21

be examined at the designated mileage and if the sump is found to contain
a semi-solid mixture of oil and dirt up to the shelf, the air cleaner should be
removed and thoroughly cleaned. Remove cover and filter element and
rinse element clean in kerosene and drain. Remove the air cleaner base and
empty the dirty oil from reservoir and clean out the sump. Install the air
cleaner base and refill to indicated level (1 pt.) with the following viscosity
engine oils.
Above +32
0
F .•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••• Use SAE 50
*
Below +32
0
F ................ _ ••••• _ ••••••••••••••• Use No. 20 W
*Jf
SAE 50 oil is net available an SAE 40 or SAE 30 oil may be used.
In dusty territories the air cleaner should be cleaned often. Under extreme
conditions, once a day may be necessary.
EVERY 2,000 MILES
4. WATER PUMP-l fitting. Water pump grease.
5. OIL FILLER PIPE AIR CLEANER-Remove cap, wash filter element in kerosene,
dry thoroughly and dip in fresh SAE 50 Engine Oil. If this grade of oil is not
available, SAE 40 or SAE 30 Engine Oil may be used. Reinstall cap. In dusty
territories, the oil filler pipe air cleaner should be cleaned more often.
6. DISTRIBUTOR-l oil cup. Engine oil.
7. THROTTLE LINKAGE CROSS-SHAFT-Engine Oil.
EVERY 10,000 MILES
8. GENERATOR-l oil cup at front--oil hole with slide cover at rear. Five or
ten drops of light Engine Oil in each. Caution: After oil is applied be sure
the oil cup and hole covers are closed.
9. DISTRIBUTOR WICK-Remove cap and rotor and apply two or three drops
of light Engine Oil to felt wick in top of cam. Caution : See that no oil gets on
or near contact points.
10. OIL FILTER-Replace filter or filter element at this mileage under normal
conditions (to coincide with an engine oil change) or when the oil becomes
dirty.
CAUTION: After servicing the filter idle the engine for about five minutes
and check for oil leaks. The oil level in the oil pan should then be corrected
to compensate for the oil absorbed by the filter.
CAPACITIES
u.
S. S.
Measure
Engine (refill). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 5 qts.
Fuel tank •••••••••.•••••••..•.••••••••••••••••••••• 1 8 gals.
Cooling system •••••••........•.•••..••••••••....••. 1 5 qts.
Transmission. • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • . • . • • . • • • • • • • • • • . • . • . •. 3
Y2
pts.
Rear Axle. . . • • • • . • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • . • . • . • . . . . • . • . . .. 3
3
,4 pts.
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