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16
FORD MODEL A
Greasing
the Car
In order
to properly
force lubricant to
all parts equipped with
the
conical shaped fittings, a
high
pressure compressor
gun
is
employed. With
this
gun
the
lubricant
can
be
forced in under a
pressure of 2000 pounds or more per square inch, thus assuring
a more thorough
and positive lubrication
than can be accom-
plished any other way.
A compressor
gun is supplied with the tool cqwpment
of each
car, and by means of this device, lubricant
can be forced into
all bearings provided with conical shaped fittings.
Flr,ure
7
Compresaor
Lubricating
Gun
Filling
the
Compressor
Remove top cap and plunger
assembly
(see
Fig.
7 ). Fill the
barrel with lubricant.
Pack the
lubricant
solidly. To avoid air
pockets, tap the nozzle gently
on a board or work bench while
filling.
To
prevent
lubricant
backing
up and soiling hands,
FILL
UP ONLY TO
THE
TOP OF THE LETTERING
ON THE OUTSIDE
OF THE
BARREL.
Operating
the
Compressor
When
the
compressor
is
pressed
against
the
conical
shaped
fittings,
the
plunger
moves
forward,
forcing
the
lubricant
in the nozzle directly
through
the fitting
into
the
bearing,
under
an extremely
high pressure.
When the pressure
on the
handle
is released,
grasp the
barrel
of the compressor
with
one hand and draw back
the
handle with the o her, so as to
load the compressor
and make
it ready to deliver a charge of
lubricant with t~e next forward
thrust.
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