Studebaker-Packard Corporation

STUDEBAKER-PACKARD CORPORATION

SOUTH BEND 27, INDIANA

TWIN-TRACTION LUBRICANT

All Twin-Traction type rear axle assemblies in- STUDEBAKER PAGE stalled in Studebaker passenger cars and trucks at the AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SUCTION VALVE- factory use a special Twin-Traction lubricant. 1959-61 Lark Models...... 5 ALTERNATOR FAN AND PULLEY, LEECE-NEVILLE...... 3 The Twin-Traction axle assembly requires a special ALUMINUM CONNECTING ROD AND MAIN BEARINGS lubricant and only Studebaker-Packard Twin-Trac- FOR THE 6-170 ENGINE HEAVY-DUTY PASSENGER CAR AND TRUCK SERVICE...... 4 tion lubricant is recommended when adding or chang- BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH-1961 Lark LHC Models With ing the lubricant. This is so stated in the current Pas- Std. ond O.D. Transmissions...... 3 senger Car Shop Manual and in the Owner’s Guide BRAKE PEDAL SHAFT END PLAY-1961 Lark Models with which comes in each vehicle. Flightomatic Transmission ...... 1 CLIMATIZER FRESH AIR CONTROL-1961 Lark Models...... 5 Studebaker-Packard Twin-Traction lubricant is CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS RELOCATED-1961 Lark LHC the very best lubricant that can be used in any Stude- Models...... 2 COOLING SYSTEM THERMOSTATS-1961 V Models...... 3 baker axle whether it is the Twin-Traction or Stand- CONVERTIBLE TOP PROTECTIVE COVER-1961 Models...... 6 ard type., In view of the high percentage of Twin-Trac- DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCH-1961 Models...... 3 tion axles being used in production and to avoid in- DIRECT READING AMMETER AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGES . . 7 stallation of the incorrect lubricant, we urge all dealers ENGINE DIESELINGG ...... 4 FRONT DOOR INNER PANELS-1955-58 Models-D and F to use Studebaker-Packard Twin-Traction lubricant in Body Types...... 6 all types of Studebaker passenger car axles. HAND BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE-1959-61 Models...... 1 HEAVY-DUTY SHOCK ABSORBERS-1961 Model Passenger Cars 2 Studebaker-Packard Parts Depots carry the Twin- OIL BEING FORCED OUT OF OIL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY- Traction lubricant in three size containers; the 1 quart 1961 V8 Models...... 4 can, the 120 lb. drum, and in the 55 gal. drum size. OVERDRIVE SHIFT FORK PART NUMBER CORRECTION- 1958-61 Models...... 4 We further suggest that all dealer’s parts men sell POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENTS...... 2 the required number of 1 quart cans of Twin-Traction SEAT BACK PIVOT STUD-Models with Split Back Front Seats 6 lubricant to all purchasers of Twin-Traction style rear SEAT CUSHION SPRING ELEMENT...... 6 SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT HOUSING-Auto. Trans.- axle assemblies, differential assemblies or component All Model Passenger Cars...... 5 parts of Twin-Traction assemblies. This practice is SPARK PLUG, COIL AND DISTRIBUTOR HIGH TENSION good insurance against possible future problems with WIRES SERVICING-1961 Model Passenger Cars...... 3 SPARK PLUG GASKET-1961 Models...... 3 Twin-Traction assemblies and/or component parts of THROTTLE LINKAGE-1961 S Flightomatic Transmission..... 5 the assemblies. TIME GUIDE, CHANGES TO 1957-61...... 6 TORQUE CONVERTORS AND WATER PUMP NOISE...... 4 Export dealers see Export Service Letter F-3.2 re- TRUNK LID LOCK HOUSING AND ADAPTER- garding Lubrication, dated Feb. 27, 1961. 1961 Lark Models...... 7 TWIN-TRACTION LUBRICANT...... 1 TRUCKS BRAKE PEDAL SHAFT END PLAY-1961 lark CLUTCH LINKAGE AND PARKING BRAKE RETURN SPRING LHC Models with Flightomatic Transmission INTERFERENCE-6E5, 6E7, 6E10 and 6E12 Models...... 7 PART NUMBER CORRECTION, 6e Truck-Parts Catalog....7 Plain Washer, Part No. 532035, is now used at each end, rather than one end, of the brake pedal shaft HAND BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE- on the 1961 models when equipped with Flightomatic 1959-61 Models transmission. The additional Washer, Part No. 532035, reduces A hand brake control handle and pin kit have been pedal shaft end play and entered production with ap- released for service under Part No. 1554483. The kit proximate car Serial Numbers 61S-24202 and 61v- consists of a replacement handle and a retaining pin. 19554. Prior to the release of the new handle and pin kit, it To reduce brake pedal shaft end play on models was necessary to install the complete handle and plung- built prior to the above serial numbeis, install an ad- er assembly. ditional Plain Washer, Part No. 532035, between the The hand brake handle can be removed from the bracket bushing and the “hair pin” type lock on the plunger by filing a notch into the plastic handle di- opposite end of the shaft from the presently installed rectly opposite the retaining pin. This will expose the washer. hole for the retaining pin, and the pin may be driven

G 0 0 D SERVICE CREATES CUSTOMER G 0 0 D w I L L MAY senuice~Bupppfiu No. 361 out with a punch. The handle can then be removed leaks do not leak when properly assembled to a reser- and the replacement handle pushed onto the rod. voir and then tested. This would seem to indicate that The new pin furnished with the kit should always many of the leaks occur at the “0” ring seals between the pump body and the reservoir, at the reservoir be used to insure proper retention. The holes in the cover gasket, at the pressure line connection, or at handle and the rod should be aligned, and the new the reservoir hose line connection. Oil leaking from pin installed. Care should be used to avoid striking any of these sources will run down in the area of the the new plastic handle during assembly. The new re- pump shaft seal and make it appear that the shaft taining pin should be installed flush with the handie. seal is leaking. Driving the pin beyond flush can damage the handle. Power steering pumps should be repaired as outlined in the current Passenger Car Shop Manual. Oil seals and other component pump parts are available CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDALS RELOCATED- from your Parts Depot. 1961 Lark LHC Models When you encounter a noise in the power steering Beginning with approximate car Serial Numbers system, make certain the drive belt is tight, and the 61S-30271 and 61V-24801 on conventional and over- reservoir has a sufficient supply of oil. If the drive belt is tight and the oil supply is correct, the noise can drive transmission equipped cars, the clutch and brake come from either the pump and/or the control valve pedal pads are relocated 1/2" to the left on their re- assembly. Pump and control valve assemblies that spective pedal arms. This pedal pad relocation adds are noisy should be repaired or replaced as required. clearance between the brake and accelerator and re- When you encounter oil leaks in the area of the duces the possibility of inadvertent and simultaneous reservoir pump body on a V8 model that is difficult application of the brake and accelerator. to locate, remove the battery and temporarily block The 1961 Lark models equipped with Flightomatic it up at a point along the side of the engine to the transmission in combination with power brakes also rear of the pump. Then, carefully wipe off the pump have the brake pedal pad moved 1/2" to the left of its body and reservoir, connect the battery and run the former location on the support pedal. This change engine long enough to raise the oil temperature, then started with approximate car Serial Numbers 61S- carefully check for leaks. If a leak exists determine its 30271 and 61V-24801. The late style brake pedal on location, then remove the pump and reservoir assem- Flightomatic transmission equipped cars without pow- bly. The assembly should then be repaired using new er brakes will be used in production starting approxi- seals and gaskets as outlined in the Shop Manual. If mately June 1, 1961. a porous pump housing is found, replace the pump body. Never use any type of sealer on the "O" ring On Flightomatic transmission equipped cars, the seals as the sealer might work into the pump and valve new style Brake Pedal Assembly, Part No. 1554069, system causing sticky valve action. can be used as a service replacement for either the Follow the Shop Manual instructions carefully early or the late style Pedal. when filling and bleeding the system. A new or re- The new style Clutch Pedal Assembly, Part NO. paired pump or control valve will score easily if the 1554070, may also be used as a service replacement correct procedures are not used. for either the early or the late style pedal. The new style Brake Pedal, Part No. 1554068, that is used with conventional and overdrive transmissions HEAVY-DUTY SHOCK ABSORBERS- must not be used to replace the earlier style Pedal, 1961 Model Passenger Cars Part No. 1552261, unless both the brake pedal and Two types of heavy-duty shock absorber (avail- the clutch pedal assemblies are replaced at the same able as optional equipment) are used on the 1961 time. Otherwise, installation of the new style brake models. The two types of shock absorbers must not pedal on earlier models will locate the brake pedal be used together, therefore can not be substituted in- too close to the clutch pedal. dividually. When an individual shock absorber is replaced, it is important that the correct replacement shock absorber be installed. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENTS The following table will enable you to select the A high percentage of power steering pumps re- correct heavy-duty replacement shock absorber for the turned to the Claims Section are in good condition 1961 models: and should not have been replaced. This is an indica- Before car Serial Numbers 61S-24094 and 61V- tion that needless and expensive replacements are be- 19513: ing made in the field and that the owner’s problem Front Shock Absorber-Use Part No. 1544410 may not have been corrected. Rear Shock Absorber-Use Part No. 1544411 The claim tag attached to the power steering After and with car Serial Numbers 61S-24094 and pump usually indicates that the unit was replaced for 61V-19513: a noise or a leak condition. Front Shock Absorber-Use Part No. 1553786 The majority of returned pumps are quiet when Rear Shock Absorber-Use Part No. 1553787 tested on a car, providing they have a sufficient oil The second type, heavy-duty Shock Absorbers, supply and the drive belt is in good condition and Part No. 1553786, front, and 1553787, rear, may be properly tightened. Most of the pumps returned for used in pairs as replacement shocks for the first type. 2 COOLING SYSTEM THERMOSTATS- cutters. In the event it is necessary to remove the new 1961 V Models type steel gasket from the spark plug, Spark Plug Gasket, Part No. 536599, should be used as a replace- Our Parts Depots have been supplying cooling sys- ment gasket. tem thermostats for the 1961 S and V models which were obtained from two sources: the Dole Valve Com- pany and Fulton Sylphon. DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCH-l 961 Models We have recently found that because of slight variations in the casting of the engine water outlet A few of the directional signal switches on the used on the 1961 V engines, the Fulton Sylphon ther- earlier built 1961 Lark models had a tendency to mostats will not satisfactorily fit all 1961 V models. over-cancel, particularly during a rapid recovery from The Fulton Sylphon, thermostat, however, will fit the a turn. As an example, when cancelling out from a 1961 S models. right turn, the switch would go through the detent position and on over to the left turn position. This In the future the Parts Depots will supply only the condition was corrected in production by the use of Dole Valve Company thermostats for the 1961 models. We suggest that any thermostats for the 1961 models an improved signal switch and cables assembly. you may have in stock made by Fulton Sylphon be If you encounter a condition of over-cancelling on used on the 1961 S models. the earlier built 1961 Lark models, install the new improved Switch and Cable Assembly, Part No. 1551930, which is available from your Parts Depot. SPARK PLUG, COIL AND DISTRIBUTOR The latest improved switch and cables assembly HIGH TENSION WIRES SERVICING- carries the same part number as the former assembly; however, the color of the improved switch is Pink or 1961 Model Passenger Cars Red whereas the early style switch was White or The spark plug cables and the high tension cable Black in color. between the coil and the distributor used on 1961 model Studebaker passenger cars are a radio resistant type of cable. The solid wire in the center of LEECE-NEVILLE ALTERNATOR FAN the cable that normally carries the electrical impulses AND PULLEY to the distributor and the spark plugs has been replaced by a carbonized thread. The radio resistant We have had some instances in the past where cables are used to reduce radio and television elec- the cross-headed Screw, Part No. G-l 55 1198, holding trical interference. the fan and pulley on the Leece-Neville alternator Improper removal and replacement procedures can would loosen and permit the fan and pulley to move damage the carbonized thread in the cable with re- on the hub. To correct this possibility and to provide sultant loss of continuity in the electrical circuit with- a more secure tightening of the screws, a socket head in the cable. This results in misfiring and poor engine Screw, Part No. 1554446, has been released. performance. It is recommended that the new Screw, Part No. When removing the cables from the spark plugs, 1554446, be used when servicing the Leece-Neville al- coil or distributor cap, the mechanic should never pull ternator fan and pulley assembly. directly on the cables. Never remove the spark plug or coil cables by pulling directly on the cable. Remove the cables by pulling the rubber boot from the spark BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH-1961 Lark LHC plugs, coil or distributor cap. Models With STD. and OD Transmissions In addition, rubber boots are used at the ends of the high tension cables to protect the spark plugs, coil The back-up light switch on the 1961 Lark models and distributor against moisture and dirt. During in- equipped with standard and overdrive transmissions stallation the rubber boots must be pushed firmly into requires proper installation and adjustment. If the position by hand. The rubber boots must not be driven back-up light switch is not properly installed, the into position, since this procedure will puncture the plastic operating lever on the switch can be broken by boot and permit shorting of the plug. The rubber the initial movement of the shift lever. spark plug boots must not be punctured with a sharp To prevent breakage of the back-up light switch instrument for testing spark plugs or setting ignition operating lever, the switch must be installed in the timing. This procedure also permits the spark plug to following manner. short and causes engine misfire. 1. Place the transmission shift lever in reverse. 2. Plug the wire connector into the switch. Install the switch with the connector plug upward and the SPARK PLUG GASKET-1961 Models plastic button on top of the shifter tube actuating The Champion H-14Y spark plug currently used lug. in production on the 1961 models uses a new type 3. With the shift lever still in reverse and the ignition gasket. The gasket is permanently attached to the switch turned on, rotate the switch. clockwise on spark plug which facilitates plug installation. the steering post jacket until the back-up lights The new type gasket is made of steel and unless come on. Then tighten the switch mounting screws. overtorqued or mutilated in some manner, will last Back-up light switches must be removed and rein- the life of the spark plug. The gasket can be removed stalled whenever the transmission shifting lever rods from the plug by cutting it with a pair of diagonal are adjusted. 3 No. 361

ENGINE Dieseling that the small steel stamped type baffle may have been left out of the oil filler pipe. An engine may occasionally continue to run for a Removing the filler tube cap and looking down short time after the ignition switch is turned off. This into the filler tube will readily determine if the steel is a dieseling condition that can occur if sufficient baffle is in the tube. Fig. 1 shows the steel baffle amounts of fuel mixture enter the combustion cham- in its correctly installed position. The cast-in front bers after the ignition switch is turned off. web in the filler tube serves as a guide and the rear Our tests indicate that the dieseling condition will web in the tube acts as a stop for the steel baffle. not occur if the engine idle is adjusted to the proper rpm and that the accelerator linkage is sufficiently free to allow the throttle to return to its fully closed position. When you encounter a dieseling condition, check the following items: Adjust the engine idle to 550 rpm with the engine at normal operating temperature. Dieseling can occur above 600 rmp. Make certain accelerator linkage is free so that the throttle always returns to the fully closed position. Make certain the engine is properly tuned includ- ing correctly set ignition timing and correctly adjusted valves.

ALUMINUM CONNECTING ROD AND MAIN BEARINGS FOR THE 6-170 ENGINE HEAVY-DUTY PASSENGER CAR AND TRUCK SERVICE

To improve the product and increase bearing life FIG. 1 under severe operating conditions, aluminum connecting rod bearings and intermediate main bearings (No. If oil is being forced out of the oil filler tube on 2 and No. 3) have been released for the 6-170 OHV the 1961 V8 model engine, examine the filler tube to engines. These bearings are steel-backed, lined with make certain the steel type baffle is in the filler tube. aluminum alloy with a flash of babbitt over the alum- If the baffle is not in the filler tube, install Baffle, inum. Tests show a substantial increase in service life Part No. 1551494, in its correct position in the tube over the babbitt bearings under severe service condi- as shown in Fig. 1. The Baffle, Part No. 1551494, tions. is not shown in the current Chassis Parts Catalog. The aluminum bearing entered production as However, it is available as a service part from your standard equipment on the 1961S-Y 1 model, effective Parts Depot. with Engine Serial Number 61S-196221, and on the There are several conditions that may cause oil 6E5 and 6E10 models with Engine Serial Number loss from the oil filler tube. Therefore, if the condi- 1 E-22264. These bearings can be installed in any 6- 170 tion exists in an engine that has a baffle correctly in- Engine. stalled in the filler tube, the cause of the problem Part numbers are as follows: must be found and corrected. CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (2 HALVES) KIT 1553959 Std. 1553960 ,001 Undersize OVERDRIVE SHIFT FORK PART NUMBER 1553961 .002 1553962 .010 CORRECTION-l 958-61 MODELS 1553963 .020 The correct part number for the overdrive shift CRANKSHAFT BEARING KITS fork used on the 1958-61 models is 1554449. The 1553965 Std. current Parts Catalog lists the Shift Fork as Part No. 1553966 .001 Undersize 1553967 .002 1542314. Part No. 1542314 is correct for 1957 and 1553968 .01 0 some prior models. However, Overdrive Shift Fork, 1553969 .020 Part No. 1554449, must be used on the 1958-61 models. 1553970 .030

OIL BEING FORCED OUT OF OIL FILLER TORQUE CONVERTORS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY-l 961 V8 Engines WATER PUMP NOISE We have encountered a few instances of oil being Noisy torque convertorsand water pumps sound forced out the oil filler tube of the 1961 V8 engines. very much alike. The noiseis usually described as a In checking for the cause of this condition, we find rumble or growling type of noise. In many instances 4 we have found that torque convertors are replaced in SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT HOUSING- an effort to eliminate a noise which actually is com- Automatic Transmission-All Model ing from the water pump. To save time and expense, make the following Passenger Cars check before installing a new torque convertor be- The current Chassis Parts Catalog lists the Auto- cause of a rumble or growl-type noise: matic Transmission Shift Indicator Light Housing, 1. Run the engine between 800 to 1200 rpm with the as Part Number 533329, for all models. Part No. car standing still, the brakes applied, and the trans- 533329, is the correct part number for the indicator mission in “D” range. This will generally produce light housing used on the 1959 models and on the the noise. 1960 models that do not have the raised letter “D” 2. Remove the fan belt and repeat the test. If the identification mark on the underside of the shift noise is eliminated, replace the water pump and lever boss. repeat the test. If the noise condition remains after The correct part number for the shift indicator installing a new water pump, check for the follow- light housing for the 1960 models having the raised ing before condemning the torque convertor letter "D" identification mark on the underside of (a) Proper tension and condition of fan belt. the shift lever boss and for all 1961 models is (b) Excessive runout or damaged pulleys. 1554692. A few 1960 models were built with remote control (c) Generator assembly. assemblies requiring the 1554692 light housing that THROTTLE LINKAGE-l 961 S Flightomatic did not have the raised boss identification under the shift lever boss. In this instance, the only positive Transmission way to determine which part is required on these few Starting with Engine No. S-203551 (Approximate models is to compare the new housing with the hous- Car Serial No. 61S-31654), the 1961 S models equipped ing removed from the remote control assembly. with Flightomatic transmission use a new type throttle control cross shaft-to-throttle control bellcrank adjustable rod assembly. The new rod assembly is in- CLIMATIZER FRESH AIR CONTROL- stalled with the capsule end upward which minimizes 1961 lark Models sticking of the over-travel capsule caused by dirt or icing conditions. In order to obtain air flow into the Climatizer air The new rod assembly has a new adjustable end, duct on the earlier produced 1961 Lark models, it was Part No. 1554371. A new pull-back Spring Clip, Part necessary to have the right hand air control knob No. 167320, is used in conjunction with this new as- pushed in. This did not agree with the instructions for sembly. operating the Climatizer as given in the 1961 Stude- If you encounter a sticking condition of the over- baker Owners’ Guide and in the Passenger Car Shop travel capsule on a 1961 S model built prior to the Manual and was discussed in Passenger Car Service above car serial and engine numbers, remove the rod Letter, Number S- 1009. and capsule assembly from the engine, remove and dis- The Climatizer being used in the currently pro- card the old style adjustable end and replace it with duced 1961 Lark models, however, has been changed the new End, Part No. 1554371. Free up the spring and the right hand air control knob must be pulled loaded rod (over-travel capsule) and install the new out to obtain fresh air through the distribution duct. assembly in its new position on the engine as shown This method of operating the fresh air control agrees in Fig. 2, using the new pull-back Spring Clip, Part with the instructions in the Owner’s Guide and the No. 167320. Shop Manual. After installing the new rod, adjust the throttle Before making delivery of a new 1961 Lark to an control and transmission control linkage as outlined owner, dealers should determine the method of oper- in the Flightomatic Section of the Passenger Car ating the Climatizer controls on the particular car be- Shop Manual. ing delivered and explain the operation of the controls to the new owner.

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SUCTION VALVE-l 959-61 lark Models In some instances the compressor suction valve in- terferes with the hood on 1961 S and V models. The interference may be corrected in most cases by shifting FIG.2 the valve downward without the necessity of recharg- ing the system. In the cases where this does not correct the interference, the present suction valve should be removed and replaced with Suction Valve Assembly, Part No. 1546049. Orders for the suction valve assembly for 1961 S and V models should specify Part No. 1546049. Suction Valve Assembly, Part No. 1546054, should be ordered for prior models. 5 MAY SenuiceBu4petiH No. 361

Changes to 1957-61 TIME GUIDE CONVERTIBLE TOP PROTECTIVE COVER- In Operation F189 - RECLINING SEAT AD- 1961 Models JUSTER R&R HANDLE OR ALL INTERNAL To provide better protection, a new type shipping PARTS - the model application should be changed to cover is now used on the 1961 convertible tops. The include 1960 and 1961 models. It is now shown for improved cover replaces the clear plastic cover form- 1959 models only. erly used. The new style cover is tucked under the windshield Additional Operations header, between the side windows and window weather- seals, and under the upper edge of the trunk lid in the The following operation, N252-VALVE GRIND, same manner as the former cover. However, it is also covers time allowances for valve reconditioning only. attached to each deck side moulding with three of the It does not include a major tune-up operation. top boot fastener studs. (See Fig. 4.) This is a new operation, please make note of it in To remove the cover from the deck side mould- the “N” section on page 16. ings, first remove the top boot fastener studs. Remove

N252-VALVE GRIND 6-Cyl. 8-cyl. the cover, then reinstall the studs in the deck mouldings. Includes clean carbon, reface and reseat valves. Adjust tappets and adjust carburetor idle. All l-head 5.0 All OHV 4.2 6.7 For power steering add-All except 61 Lark 0.2 For power brakes add-All except 61 Lark 0.2 For air conditioning add- All 1.0 1.0

To clarify Operation N90 - CYLINDER HEAD OR HEADS-TORQUE and operation N265 VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUST, please change to read as follows :

N90-cYLINDER HEAD OR HEADS TORQUE 6-Cyl. 8-cyl. Includes valve adjustment on V8 and 61S models only All except 61S 0.3 1.2 61S 0.9 FIG. 4 For power steering add-All except 61 Lark For power brakes add-C-K ::3 W-F-Y-D-P-J-L SEAT BACK PIVOT STUD-Models Except 61 Lark 0.2 With Split Back Front Seats For air conditioning add-All 1.0 1.0

N-265-VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT 6-Cyl. 8-cyl. A new improved outer seat back hinge pivot stud Includes torquing cylinder is now used on models with split back type front seats. heads on V8 and 61S The new Pivot Stud, Part No. 1339954, replaces Pivot models only All except 61S 1.4 1.2 Stud, Part No. 1333128. 61S 0.9 For power steering add-All except 61S Lark 0.2 Whenever it is necessary to replace the pivot stud For power brakes add-C-K 0.5 use the improved Stud, Part No. 1339954. When in- W-F-Y-D-J-P-L stalling the new stud be certain the Nylock lock nut Except 61 Lark 0.2 which is secured to the seat back bracket is in good For air conditioning add-All 1.0 1.0 condition so that it will prevent the pivot stud from backing out of the bracket. If the Nylock nut is not SEAT CUSHION SPRING ELEMENT in good condition, replace it with a new Nut, Part No. As you know we have had some front seat cushion 1339905. This nut is secured to the seat back bracket formed wire element failure in the bench type seat. by a rolled flange. To remove the nut, file the flange This is particularly true in the severe service type of off the nut and tap the nut out of the bracket. Install operation such as police cars and taxicabs. the new Nut, Part No. 1339905, in the hole and peen the flange over to secure the nut in the bracket. To provide a service remedy, a formed wire element has been released under Part No. 1334092. (See Fig. 3.) This element can be ordered through your Zone FRONT DOOR INNER PANELS-l 955-58 Parts Depot. Models-D and F Body Types Future service stocks of 1955-58 model doors (D and F Body Types) may not have the large hole in the front edge of the door for electric window lift cables. If the car is equipped with electric window lifts, drill a 1” hole for the control cable midway on a center line between the two small indentations provided in the front edge of the door. The lower indentation is koc;ted approximately 2-1/2" above the check strap FIG. 3 No. 361

TRUNK LID LOCK HOUSING AND for 5E5-6-1 1 and 6E5-10 models. Actually, Part No. ADAPTER-l 961 Lark Models 1692939 applies only to the 5E5-6E5-10 models. Part No. 1692024 is the correct number for the 5E6-1 1 All 1961 Lark models with the exception of the Y 1 models. Taxicab have a preassembled trunk lid lock housing Shaft and Lever Assembly, Part No. 1692940, is and adapter. The adapter is retained in the lock hous- listed for use on 5E5-6-11 and 6E5-10 models with ing by two depressed tangs. NoRol. Part No. 1692940 is to be used on the 5E5 Special equipment is required to assemble the adap- and 6E5-10 models only. Part No. 1692633 is the cor- ter to the lock housing, therefore, the trunk lock hous- rect number for the 5E6-11 models. ing and adapter must always be replaced as an assembly. The complete Lock Housing and Adapter Assembly, CLUTCH LINKAGE AND PARKING BRAKE Part Number 1338256; the individual Lock Housing, RETURN SPRING INTERFERENCE-6E5, 6E7 Part Number 1339253; and the Adapter Assembly, 6E10 and 6E12 Models Part Number 1338258; are listed in the current Parts Catalog. However, the complete Lock Housing and In some instances on the 6E5, 6E7, 6E10 and 6E12 Adapter Assembly, Part Number 1338256, will be sub- model trucks, a ringing noise would occur when the stituted by your Parts Depot for either Part Number clutch pedal was depressed with the parking brake 1339253, Housing, or for the Adapter, Part Number applied. 1338258. Beginning with Serial Nos. E5- 13 1437, E7-1 5460, E10-39123 and E12-4918, a longer Clevis Pin, Part DIRECT READING AMMETER AND No. G-138077, and Pull-Back Spring Clip, Part No. 167320, entered production. They are assembled on OIL PRESSURE GAUGES the parking brake lever as shown in Fig. 5. The anchor Direct reading ammeter and oil pressure gauges end of the return spring has been moved approxi- are again offered as optional equipment, particularly mately 5” to the side and is hooked onto the floor pan for police cars, taxicabs and other severe type service at the point indicated by the arrow in Fig. 6. vehicles for 1961 models. This new arrangement removed the interference be- In prior models, the direct reading gauges were tween the clutch linkage and parking brake return mounted in a bracket suspended from the dash panel. spring. This change can easily be made on trucks with The 1961 model gauges are mounted in the instru- serial numbers prior to those listed above. ment panel and become a part of the instrument cluster. The parts required are available from your Parts Depot in kit form for field installation.

AMMETER KIT NO. 1552645 Consists of the following parts No. Req. Part No. Name 1 1552830 Ammeter 1 1546243 Cable Assembly FIG. 5 1 1546393 Junction Block 2 G274773 Screws 1 1545289 Adapter Terminal 1 1541674 Lamp Bulb 1 G120614 Nut 1 G138479 Lock Washer 2 G446152 Plain Washer 1 1548708 light Sockets Assy. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE KIT NO. 1552646 Consists of the following parts No. Req. Part No. Name 1 1552829 Oil Pressure Gauge 1 182099 Nut 1 293762 Grommet 1 1546235 Pipe Assembly 1 1543241 Flexible Coupling 1 G9409943 Tee 1 G127934 Lamp Bulb 1 1548708 Light Sockets Assy. 1 1545289 Adapter Terminal FIG. 6

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