Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 11

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LUBRICATION SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
10. Air Conditioner Compressor
The 6 cylinder compressor uses 525 viscosity
011. It is important that only the type of oil re-
commended by the compressor manufacturer be
used. Refer to Section 13, Note 25, for lubricating
recommendations.
11. Chassis Sheet Metal
Lubrication of the hood lock mechanism and
hood hinges is an important part of the general
lubrication operation. The following lubrication
services should be performed every Spring and
Fall.
a. Hood Lock Mechanism
Apply a small amount of lubricant to the strik-
ing surface, and apply light oil to the moving joint
of the hood lock mechanism.
b. Hood Hinges
Apply a few drops of light oil to all the moving
joints of the hood hinges.
c. Gasoline Tank Filler Door Hinges
Apply a few drops of light oil to all moving
joints of the gasoline tank filler door hinges.
12. Propeller Shaft
The 1963 propeller shaft requires no mainten-
ance and cannot: be disassembled for servicing
except for the front universal joint. Whenever the
shaft is disconnected at the transmission, lubri-
cate the front propeller shaft yoke bearing surface
with Automatic Transmission Fluid, Type "A".
13. Points Requiring No Lubrication
No lubrication is required at the generator,
distributor, water pump, propeller shaft bearings
or rear wheel bearings, as all of these bearings
are packed with sufficient lubricant at time of
assembly.
In addition to the above, lubrication is not re-
quired at any of the following locations:
a. Front upper and lower suspension arm pivot
points.
b. Pitman arm or idler arm pivots.
c. Manifold heat control valve.
d. Front or rear pivot points of rear lower con-
trol links.
e. Upper control yoke spherical joint.
f. Upper control yoke rear pivot points.
g. Rear springs, shackles, or spring liners on
Commercial Chassis.
h. Tie rod linkage.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1. Periodic Preventive
Maintenance Operations
a. Cooling System
Flush each Fall with clear water and add
anti-freeze, rust inhibitor and sealer to the radia-
tor. Refer to Section 11, Note 2, for information
on the preparation of the cooling system for
anti-freeze.
b. Fuel Filter Element
Replace fuel filter element every Spring and
Fall.
c. Engine Oil Filter
Replace filter every 6 months or 6,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
d. Air Conditioner
The Air Conditioner unit should be turned on at
least monthly throughout the Winter. Running the
unit periodically for a few minutes at a time helps
lubricate compressor seals and bearings and
prevents loss of refrigerant.
Before Summer use:
1. Clean out insects and dirt from condenser.
2. Check compressor belt tension.
3. C h e c k o v e r a l l performance of Air
Conditioner.
4. Check s i g h t g l a s s for f u l l charge of
refrigerant.
5. Leak t e s t s y s t e m for refrigerant and
oil leaks.