Cadillac V-63 1923 Operator's Manual page 23

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LUBRICATION
Universal Joints: 4, 19
Fill the forward and rear universal joints on the drive shaft between the
transmission and rear axle with Cadillac Universal Joint Grease every 1,000
miles. A connection is furnished with the grease gun which fits the filling
holes.
The forward joint is covered by a cylindrical shield shown at 19, Fig.
18, to prevent grease from being thrown onto the under side of the floor.
To fill the joint it is necessary first to detach the shield from the trans-
mission case and to slide it back over the drive shaft. This may be done
after loosening the two screws which hold the shield and turning the shield
through a small arc in a counter-clockwise direction.
Generator Oil Cups: 22, 23
These oil cups conduct lubricant to the forward and rear bearings on
the armature shaft of the motor generator. A few drops of engine oil should
be applied every 1,000 miles.
Oil Holes at Steering Wheel: 6, 7
A few drops of engine oil should be applied every 1,000 miles. The oil
hole at the upper end of the steering column is closed by a screw plug, which
must be removed before the oil can be applied.
Engine Rear Supports: 9, 21
There are felt wicks in the frame brackets to which the engine supports
are bolted. Engine oil should be applied at these points every 1,000 miles
of travel or oftener if necessary.
Clean Engine Lubricating System
At the end of the first 1,000 miles of travel, at the end of the next 3,000
miles of travel, and at the end of every 4,000 miles of travel thereafter,
clean the lubricating system and the oil pan and screen. (See under "Re-
place Engine Oil" page 33 and "Replace Engine Oil Frequently During
Cold Weather," page 34.)
EVERY 2000 MILES
Transmission: 20
The transmission should contain sufficient lubricant to bring it up to
the level of the filling hole at the right hand side. The level should be
inspected every 2,000 miles and lubricant added if necessary. Cadillac
Rear Axle and Transmission Lubricant is recommended.
Rear Axle: 17
The rear axle should contain enough lubricant to bring it up to the level
of the filling hole in the rear cover plate. The level should be inspected
every 2,000 miles and lubricant added if necessary. Cadillac Rear Axle
and Transmission Lubricant is recommended.
LUBRICATION
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Timer and Distributor: 25
Every 2,000 miles remove the small breather at the rear of the timer-
distributor housing by unscrewing it and pack Cadillac Distributor Grease
around the gears by which the timer and distributor are driven.
Valve Stems: 11, 24
Apply engine oil to the valve stems and cam slides every 2,000 miles.
This may be done by lifting the valve compartment covers and inserting
the spout of the oil can.
Steering Gear: 10
The steering gear should be lubricated every 2,000 miles by applying the
grease gun to the connection at "A", Fig. 26. Lubricant made by mixing
75 percent of Cadillac Rear Axle and Transmission Lubricant with 25 per-
cent of Cadillac Gun Grease or No. 1 cup grease is recommended. In order
to determine when sufficient grease has been injected, remove the screw
plug from the hole in the steering column just below the steering wheel and
inject grease with the gun until it flows from this hole.
Speedometer Flexible Drive Shaft
The flexible shaft by which the speedometer is driven is carried in a flexible
casing. The shaft should be removed from the casing and lubricated at the
end of every 2,000 miles of travel. Cadillac cup grease is recommended.
Do not under any circumstances attempt to lubricate the speedometer
head. Any parts in the head which require lubrication are amply supplied
when the head is assembled.
EVERY 4000 MILES
Clutch Thrust Bearing: 8
Every 4,000 miles remove the cover plate shown at "8." With the engine
not running reach in and turn the clutch thrust bearing so that the small
filler screw is at the top. Remove the screw with a screw driver. Care
must be exercised not to drop the screw into the clutch case.
A small connection for the grease gun is furnished with the tool kit.
Screw this into the threaded hole from which the filler screw was removed
and attach the grease gun.
Cadillac Rear Axle and Transmission Lubricant is recommended.
Wheels: 3, 14, 18, 28
Front Brake Trunnions IS, 29
Every 4,000 miles, or every six months if the car is driven but little, all
the wheels should be removed (see under "Wheels" page 64) and the bearings
thoroughly cleaned in either gasoline or kerosene and examined. The
bearings should be lubricated with a thin grease. Cadillac Gun Grease is
recommended. Do not use heavy grease, as it will roll away from the path
of the rollers and will not return.