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Front and Rear Hubs. On the other hand, if the pedal takes an abnormal length of time
to return to its raised position, this may indicate that the felt strainer
Belmoline “C”, Retinax “R.B”., or similar type of ball-bearing located at the botom of the reservoir is choked.
grease. Under these circumstances, the cap nut B should be unscrewed
Propeller Shaft, Contact Breaker Cam and Wheel Hub Shells. and the cover C removed. The felt strainer pad and its perforated
backing plate can be taken out. The pad should be discarded and
Retinax C.D., Mobilgrease No. 2, or a similar type of grease. a new one fitted.
NOTE.- For the PROPELLER SHAFT of all chassis When replacing the parts the perforated plate should first be
previous to GKC-22 use an oil of viscosity S.A.E. 80/90 fitted on the stud, followed by the felt pad and then the distance
as for “REAR AXLE” above. piece. Care must be taken to see that the vellumoid packing washer
is in position between the cover C and the casing, and also that the
aluminium washer between the nut and the cover is replaced before
Water Pump tightening the nut.
Belmoline A, Retinax P, or a similar type of grease.
CAPACITIES
Engine ... ... ... I¼ gallons
Gearbox ... ... 5 pints
Rear Axle ... ... 2 pints
Chassis Oil Pump ... pints
Cooling System ... ... 3¾ gallons
Fuel Tank ... ... gallons
CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION SYSTEM
General
A foot-operated pump,with which is combined an oil reservoir, is
located on the front of the dashboard, and supplies oil under pressure for
chassis lubrication.
A diagram of the complete systems ,Fig. 4, 5 and 6 with their
relative chassis series, show the piping being coloured red with red discs
to indicate the position of the drip plugs. The rating of the latter is given
in parentheses against the description of the part lubricated.
It should be noted that Fig. 4 shows the Front and Rear Axle
Systems coloured in Blue and Green, and that in the chassis series to
C B
which this applies these systems must be lubricated by means of the
hand-operated Oil Gun.
Fig. 7. - FOOT-OPERATED CHASSIS OIL PUMP
A. Filler Plug C. Strainer Cover
Foot-operated Oil Pump. B. Cap Nut
The chassis oil pump is shown in Fig 7. Normally no attention Normally, the felt strainer pad should be discarded and a new one
to the system is necessary beyond filling of the reservoir with oil “C” fitted every 20,000 miles, as directed on page 24.
after removal of the filling plug A. This should be done every 2,500 Under no circumstances must any attempt be made to further to
miles, as directed on page 22. dismantle the pump. If any defect in operation should develop, which
When the reservoir is nearly empty it will be found that the is not rectified by renewing the strainer pad as directed, the whole unit
pedal returns instantly after depression, due to the presence of air in the should be removed from the dashboard and returned to Rolls-Royce Ltd.
system. for correction.
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Drip Plugs. The felt strainers should be renewed every 20,000 miles, as directed on
The drip plugs are non-adjustable and non-demountable, and page 30, the procedure being as follows:-
are lettered and numbered to indicate their shapes and relative rates of I. Carefully clean the outsides of the fittings with a brush and
oil emission respectively, a higher number indicating a greater rate. paraffin to prevent the ingress of dirt during dismantling.
The drip plugs never require cleaning, and, being non-demountable 2. Unscrew the outer plug, G, with a box spanner.
no attempt must be made to take them apart. If one is suspected of being 3. Unscrew the inner plug , J, with a box spanner. This plug carries
defective, it should be replaced with a new plug of the same rating. the felt strainer, K, which should be removed and discarded.
All parts should be carefully cleaned and freed of every trace of
grit before replacing. The perforated backing washer, L, must be
replaced in the inner plug, J, before fitting the new felt strainer, K,
with its gauze-covered side towards the washer.
Two aluminium packing washers are provided, one, JI, between the
inner plug, J, and the bottom of the recess in the axle, and the other,
GI, under the shoulder of the outer plug, G. Care must be taken to
replace these.

LUBRICATION BY MEANS OF THE OIL GUN

Fig. 8. - STRAINERS ON FRONT AXLE

Fig. 9.- OIL GUN OPENED FOR FILLING
G. Outer Plug. L. Backing Washer
N. Barrel. P. Piston Rod.
G1. Joint Washer. K. Felt Strainer.
O. Cap. Q. Connection.
J. Inner Plug J1. Packing Washer
Front Axle System. The oil gun is shown dismantled for filling in Fig. 9. It consists
The arrangement of the front axle system renders it necessary to of a barrel N on to which is screwed the cap O. The rod P, carrying
provide separate strainers. For convenience these are located on the ends a cup leather, is threaded into the cap, therefore when this rod is
of the axle, as shown at G above, which also shows the component screwed down by means of the handle, oil may be expelled from the
parts inset. barrel under considerable pressure.
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The flexible connection Q is fitted with a non-return valve, which Water in Radiator.
is closed with a spring, except when the connection is scewed on to The radiator water level should be inspected daily. It should
one of the chassis adapters or lubricators. Consequently, no oil can be maintained at about half-way across the upper radiator water pipe.
be expelled through the connection until this is in position on the (See Fig. 3.)
lubricator. Chassis Lubrication.
In addition, each lubricator on the chassis is equippped with a Depress oil pump pedal once while engine is being started for first
ball non-return valve, which is opened by the valve in the flexible time in the day, and subsequently once every 100 miles. Use the pump
connection when it is screwed on. more frequently during bad weather.
Only the recommended oils should be used in the oil gun.
The gun is filled by unscrewing and removing cap O, together
WEEKLY
with rod P and pouring oil into the barrell. To facilitate re-entry of Tyres.
the cup leather into the barrel, the cap O is formed with an internal Check the tyre pressures. These should be:-
diameter equal to that of the barrel, and before replacing the cap
it should be screwed down on the rod as far as possible, as shown
in Fig. 9. The leather will then be contracted by the cap, and on


Front ...
Rear ...
...
...
...
... }
35 lbs.
35 lbs. Cold

replacement of the latter will enter the barrel freely. The gun is then EVERY 500 MILES.
ready for use. Front Axle System. (See Fig.4.)
Owing to the arrangement of the valve in connection Q, care must Oil should be injected by means of the oil gun into the lubricator
be taken that this is screwed well home on the lubricator, otherwise situated towards the off-side end of the axle, the handle being turned
the gun will not work. until it becomes tight. The axle system is then charged.
The oil gun is of a special low pressure type, the angle of the
screw on rod P, in combination with the size of the handle and the EVERY 1,000 MILES.
diameter of the barrel, being carefully proportioned to enable a Rear Axle System.
sufficient pressure to be attained without undue effort for use on any
lubricator on the chassis. Oil should be injected by means of the oil gun into the lubricator
situated on the rear axle casing, access to which is obtained by removing
On no account must a high-pressure oil gun, or one pro- the rear floor boards.
vided with an “intensifier”, be used on any of the lubricators. Turn the oil gun handle until it becomes tight, the axle system
The use of such a gun may easily result in damage to the pipe lines is then charged.
or to the component on which the gun is used.
Caps are provided on the oil gun lubricators, which must be Battery.
removed before screwing on the connection and subsequently Inspect the level of the acid in the cells, and if necessary, top up
replaced. with distilled water so as to maintain the level at ½” above the tops of
the plates.
Points of Regular Attention according to EVERY 2,500 MILES
use of Car
Starter Motor, Dynamo Bearings and Dynamo Coupling.
Inject two or three drops only of oil “C” with the oil can into
DAILY. each lubricator - one on the starter motor and two on the dynamo and
oil hole in coupling.
Crankcase Oil.
The engine oil level indicator situated on the left-hand side of the Front Engine Support.
crankcase should be inspected daily, and the quantity of oil maintained Inject oil “B” using oil gun, and screw down until oil exudes
at about one gallon and a quarter, as shown by the indicator finger. from the ends of bearing (one lubricator).
The engine should never be run with less than three-quarters of a Carburetter (Chassis previous to GYD-25).
gallon of oil. The oil filler is on the left-hand side of the engine, the Remove and clean air valve and chamber. Use no lubricants on
cap being provided with a bayonet joint. these parts.
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Battery Ignition Governor.

Inject a few drops of oil “C” with the oil can into spring lid
lubricator.
Cam of Battery Ignition Contact Breaker.
Smear a trace only of grease on cam surface.
Water Pump Bearing and Gland.
Remove lubricator cap, fill one-third full of recommended grease and
screw right down, preferably when engine is warm.
Steering Box.
Remove plug and fill with oil of viscosity S.A.E. 40 as under “A”
to mouth of plug orifice.
Starter motor Switch (Oil immersed type).
Remove filler plug and oil “C” if required; the switch should be kept
full of oil.
Chassis Lubrication.
Inspect oil level in reservoir and add more oil if necessary.
Brake Connections. (Chassis Nos. see Fig. 4).
Lubricate with oil “C” by means of the oil can
the points listed, the figures indicating the number of points requiring
attention:-
Fulcrum of brake actuating levers on the servo shaft (2).
Servo shaft (1) oil hole.
Servo engaging levers (1) - one or two drops in oil hole.
Fulcrum of balancing lever (1).
Propeller Shaft Sliding Joint.
Remove plug and inject about one tablespoonful of oil “C”, using
the oil can. Fig. 10.- FAN BELT ADJUSTMENT.
A. Lubricator C. Adjusting nut.
B. Lock Nut.
Spring Gaiters (where applicable). Brakes.
Lubricate by means of the oil gun using oil “C”; screw down Check and adjust if necessary.
three or four turns on each of the twelve lubricators. Wheels
Fan Test hub nuts for tightness with the spanner.
Check the fan belt adjustment, and, if necessary, adjust so that at Valve Rocker Clearances.
a point equidistant between the pulleys, the fan belt can be moved Check and reset the valve rocker clearances if necessary; they
transversely with the fingers through the distance of ¾”. should be .004” with the engine cold.
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The method of adjusting the valve rocker clearances is illustrated EVERY 5,000 MILES
in Fig.11. Carburetter (Chassis previous to GYD-25).
Remove cover and wipe out interior of float chamber. (See
page 46).
Guide of Carburetter Air valve (Chassis GYD-25 and onwards.)
Inject one or two drops of oil “C” into small lubricator on side of
carburetter. Be certain afterwards to close the lubricator. (See page 52.)

Fig. 11.- ADJUSTING THE TAPPETS.

U. Tappet head. W. Feeler Gauge
V. Lock Nut
Remove the valve rocker cover and the two covers on the left-hand
side of the engine as shown, taking care that when removing breather
pipe from valve rocker cover to air silencer, the fingers only should be
used when compressing its two ends against the spring.
The valve tappets are provided with adjustable heads, the tappet
head U being screwed into the tappet and locked with a nut V.
On releasing this nut the tappet can be screwed in or out as may be
required.
With the engine cold and the valve roller on the base of the cam,
a feeler gauge should be inserted as shown at W.
Before commencing to adjust a tappet, it should be ascertained that
that particular tappet roller is well away from the cam, which is best
done by turning the crankshaft by hand until the valve has opened and
closed, and then cranking round half a revolution beyond this point. Fig. 12.- OIL PLUGS IN REAR AXLE CASING.
A. Stand Pipe Q. Filler Plug
As each tappet is adjusted, its locknut should be securely tightened up. B. Level Plug and Drain.
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Clutch Shaft and Levers.
Remove Clutch pit cover, turn withdrawal sleeve with fingers until Rear Axle
slot is at the top, then turn crankshaft until oil hole is visible. Inject Inspect oil level when axle is warm, and top up, if necessary with the
a few drops of oil “C”. Excess of oil will cause clutch trouble. recommended oil, through the filler plug Q at the top of the casing.
Also, lubricate fulcrum pins of clutch levers.
On chassis previous to GAU-1, the plug at the bottom of the casing
Servo Bearing. (see Fig. 12) communicates with the interior through a standpipe
Inject one or two drops of oil “C” with the oil can into spring lid which projects inside the casing to act as an oil level indicator. This
lubricator. plug should be removed for testing the oil level, and one should not
Gearbox be deceived by the appearance of a small quantity of oil, which is
Inspect oil level by means of dip stick when gearbox is warm. Level possibly onlt what has lodged in the standpipe.
should stand at notch in flat of stick. Add oil “B” if necessary. Chassis GAU-1 and onwards, the stanspipe level is replaced by
a level plug on th side of the casing (see Fig. 13) and oil should be
poured into the filler plug hole until it just commences to run out of the
level plug hole.
Fan
Inject a few drops of oil “C” into lubricator (A Fig. 10).
Contact Breaker of Battery Ignition
Move aside spring which retains rocker arm and lubricate pivot pin with
one drop of oil “C”.
Bonnet Ventilators, Fasteners and Locks
Carefully lubricate with the oil can to avoid squeaks and rattles.
Brake Connections etc.
Lubricate with oil “C” by means of the oil can, the points listed
hereunder, the figures indicating the number of points requiring
attention:-
Jaws of brake ropes front and rear (12)
Brake connections and adjustments on rear axle (12)
Ball joints of front brake pull rods (4). (Remove leather
stockings).
Front brake adjustments (4).
Jaws of brake rods between balancing lever and equalisers
(front and rear) (4).
Jaws of brake rod from servo to equaliser (2).
Joints of coupling rods from servo to balancing lever (4).
Joints of links between cross shaft and servo (2).
Jaws of rod from pedal to cross shaft (2).
Clutch pedal connection jaws (2).
Accelerator pedal bearing (1).
Jaws of rod from hand brake lever to equaliser (2).
Fig. 13.- OIL PLUGS IN REAR AXLE CASING. Hand brake pawl connections (4).
A. Level Plug Q. Filler Plug
B. Drain Plug. Reverse catch of gear lever (3).
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Control Mechanism. Shock Damper Control.
On steering wheel, steering column, engine, carburetter, ignition Inspect oil level by removing plug from filler spout. Use only
tower and magneto; also radiatot shutter control, shock damper correct oil. (See page 15.)
controls. Apply a drop of oil “C” with the oil-can to each bearing Dynamo.
and joint. Remove cover, clean away brush dust and inspect brushes.
Engine Oil Strainer
When engine is warm, drain crankcase and remove and clean
crankcase oil strainer. Refill with fresh oil to correct level.
Fuel Filters.
The petrol filter fitted on the front of the dashboard should be
dismantled and cleaned, also those in the fuel tank, if fitted. (See
Figs. 19 and 21).
The filter fitted in the supply pipe to the vacuum tank should also
be removed and cleaned. (See page 37).
Similarly, if fitted, the filter arranged in the fuel inlet to the
carburetter float chamber should also be cleaned. (See Fig. 20.)
Air Cleaner.
Remove cleaner element and carefully wash in petrol or paraffin.
When touring on the Continent this should be done every 2,500 miles.
Fuel Tank.
Release (but do not remove) drain plug at bottom of main tank to allow
any accumulated water to escape
Spark Plugs.
Remove and clean. Set gaps to .020”.
Contact Breaker.
Fig. 14.- GEARBOX AND FORWARD UNIVERSAL JOINT
Inspect L.T. make and break contacts of battery ignition.
Universal Joints.
Set gaps to .017” to .021”.
Turn propeller shaft so that lubricators S (Fig. 14) are at bottom and
Wheels. air release plugs T at top. Remove plugs then inject grease with gun
Remove , grease interiors and hubs, and replace. until it commences to flow freely from plug hole. Carefully replace
plugs. On no account operate gun with vent plugs in position.
Steering Joints.
Test steering joints and shock damper connections for play and adjust Crankcase Btreather Pipe to Carburetter.
Remove and clean gauze between pipe flange and carburetter.
if necessary. (See page 47).
EVERY 10,000 MILES EVERY 20,000 MILES
Gearbox and Rear Axle.
Hydraulic Shock Dampers. Drain out all the oil when warm by removing drain plugs and filler
Inspect oil level and add more oil if necessary, using the small plugs. (There are two drain plugs in gearbox.)
syringe. Use only correct oil. (See page 15.) On chassis previous to GAU-1, remove stand pipe from the rear
axle to drain (See Fig. 12).
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Refill with fresh oil to correct level. nut. On releasing these levers, it should be noticed that they fit correctly
Use only correct oil for cleaning out casings. Do not use petrol, paraffin or into the groove provided for the purpose.
other oil solvents. Screw P should then be turned until the serrations of the locking
Chassis lubrication System. plate R, are seen to be clear of those on the hub nut. The latter
Remove and discard three felt strainer pads located, respectively can then be turned in an anti-clockwise direction and the wheel
one at base of chassis oil pump and one at each end of front axle. withdrawn, the hub nut remaining in the spanner.
Replace with new pads.
Brake Servo.
Test adjustment and readjust if necessary.
Air Cleaner.
Renew cleaner element.
CARE OF DUNLOP WHEELS AND HUBS.

Fig. 15.- REMOVING DETACHABLE WHEEL.

Removal of Wheel.
Dunlop detachable wire wheels are fitted, and a special spanner is Fig. 16. - SECTION OF FRONT HUB
provided in the tool-kit for removing and replacing them.
The thread of the hub nut is right-handed for all wheels
In Fig. 15 the spanner is shown in postion on a wheel.
When replacing a wheel, care must be taken that the engaging
Before using the spanner, the central screw P must be unscrewed surfaces, serrations and threads of both hub and wheel are free from
as far as possible. After jacking up the car, the spanner can be placed road grit and other foreign matter. Preferably, they should be slightly
in position by pressing the levers Q to clear the shoulder on the hub greased.
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The hub nuts must be tightly screwed up by means of the special On no account should the car ever be run with a wheel even
spanner, and the use of the mallet in conjunction with it, to ensure
absolute tightness. slightly loose, as this will cause irreperable damage to the serrations
The locking plate should now be allowed to come forward by and screw threads.
turning the small lever, P, in an anti-clockwise direction, in order that It is necessary to try each hub nut periodically with the spanner,
its serrations shall engage those of the hub nut. and tighten if necessary. In order to tighten the hub nut, it is necessary
It should be observed that when jacking up a rear wheel, care for the locking plate to be forced back by means of rotation of the
is necessary that the head of the jack is arranged in the proper small lever P until its serrarions are disengaged from those of the
position. It should be imediately beneath the axle, between the hub nut.
two “U” bolts which secure the axle and spring together. Care must be taken when driving close to a high curb to avoid
catching the projecting spokes of wire wheels. Very serious damage
may thus be done to the wheel.
Lubrication of Wheel Bearings.
The wheel bearings are filled with ball-bearing grease in the first
instance, and should run a long period without attention.
Sections of the front and rear hubs are given in Figs. 16 and
17 respectively.
Replacement Tyres.
Either Dunlop “Fort” or India “Super”, size 6.00” x 19” tyres are
suitable.
When ordering new tyres, the above should be specified. With
regard to the inner tubes, it is necessary to state the size and to mention
“well-base”.
Tubes made for flat-base rims should not be used.
Balancing the Road Wheels.
It is most important, in view of the high speeds attainable, that
the front road wheels should be properly balanced. Therefore it is
necessary to have all wheels balanced and to re-balance a wheel after
changing its tyre.
An out-of-balance effect is usually present in the complete wheel
and tyre due to:-
(a) The valve and its patch on the inner tube;
(b) the joint of the inner tube; and
(c) unavoidable irregularities in the outer cover due to movement
of the material during vulcanising.

A red spot on the outer cover wall indicates its lightest part, and
the cover should be fitted so that the red spot is at the valve position.
Fig. 17 - SECTION OF THE REAR HUB.
To correct such out-of-balance, three bolts are provided, spaced at
Care of Wheels. equal intevals around the wheel rim, as shown at S, T and U in Fig.
Every 2,000 miles, the hub nuts should be tested for tightness with 18, and each carries a number of lead washers, enclosed by a metal
the spanner. cover.
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The lowest point of the tyre should then be marked.
The operation should be repeated, and if the original mark returns
to the bottom position, one or more lead washers should be added to
the bolt on the opposite side of the wheel.
If the mark made on the tyre is adjacent to the bolt, then one lead
washer should be fitted on each of the other two bolts.
On the other hand, if no bolt should lie on the vertical centre line
through the marked point on the tyre, the washers of the two bolts
farthest from the mark must be altered, for instance, if the distance of
one bolt from the centre line is approximately twice that of the other,
two lead washers should be fitted on the bolt nearer to the centre line
and one lead washer on the other bolt.
This process should be continued until the wheel will remain in
any position in which it may be brought to rest, the number of lead
washers being kept down to a minimum consistent with good balance
of the wheel.

Fig. 18 - WIRE WHEEL WITH BALANCE WEIGHTS.

One of the bolts T is shown with its cover and washers dismantled.
The parts are assembled on the bolt in the following order:-
I. Rubber washer TI, which acts as a seal against the ingress
of water.
2. Special steel washer T2 which forms a firm base for the
cover and the lead washers.
3. Lead balancing washers T3 up to seven in number on any
one bolt.
4. Steel washer T4.
5. Nut, T5 for retaining lead washers.
6. Cover, T6.
7. Steel Washer, T7.
8. Cap nut, T8 for retaining cover.
To balance a wheel, all the lead washers should first be removed
from each bolt, the other parts being fitted as indicated above.
The front axle being jacked up, the wheel must be turned gently
and allowed to come to rest.