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An Index to Service Information for 1935-37 Junior (120->115C) Packards

1935-37 Junior (120->115C) - ELECTRICAL

SubjectApplicationDocument
AC Spark Plugs
Information on Blue Top Plugs
(not specified)
Batrometer
Overview and Use
(not specified)
Batteries in New Case
unused, loss of charge - check fluid level, specific gravity
(not specified)
Batteries, Help Owners Conserve
inspection - maintenance /repair
(all models)
Batteries, Run-Down
cold weather, reduced driving - smaller generator pulley, exc. Super Eight
(all models)
Batteries, Selling
immediate need only - inspection, electrical system check-up
(all models)
Battery Charging, High-Speed
disadvantages - not recommended
(all models)
Battery Ground Cables
substandard replacements - OE quality, features
(all models)
Battery Life
Information
(Not Specified)
Battery Solution, Loss of
overcharging - defective regulator
(all models)
Battery Tester - Stop and Go
new special tool - in-car testing
(all models)
Battery, Keeping Charged
smaller generator pulley reiterated - Delco alignment
(not specified)
Battery, Storage
lead shortage - testing, charging
(all models)
Breaker Points, Blued
hard starting, cold - narrow gap, overcharging
(all models)
Cable Connector Tip Crimping Tool
new special tool - head/tail light
10th-14th;
120
Cable Connectors
open circuit, poor contact - inspection/correction
(not specified)
Cranking, Slow
heavy motor oils, discharged battery - starter motor condition
(all models)
Delco Distributor Tools
New Service Tool Set
(not specified)
Distributor - Tool Suggestions
spread-nut holding tool
(not specified)
Distributor Bracket Ratchet - Screw Driver Socket
new special tool - timing adjustment
120-138CD;
115C;
1600-1
Distributor Governor and Vacuum Advance
insufficient reading - proper testing
120C-138CD;
115C;
16th-54th
Distributor Loose
screw loose, bottoming - rework clamp
115C
Distributor Points, Adjusting
contact faces, rubbing block adjustment - point dressing/tension
1st-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th18th
Distributor Points, Adjusting
contact faces, rubbing block adjustment - point dressing/tension
1st-14th;
120-138CD;
115C;
15th18th
Distributor Shaft Aligning Tool, Oil Pump and
new special tool - instructions
120-120B
Distributor: Advance Weights Sticking
binding on pivots, rust - oiling breaker plate, cleaning weights
?1207-8;
1407-8;
120-120B
Electrical Equipment - Ordering Parts
Delco-Remy vs. Auto-Lite - supplemental parts list pages issued
120C;
115C;
15th
Generator - Output
Change over not recommended
120 and 120B
Generator Brush Set
complete line now available
120-138CD;
115C;
1500-1-2;
1600-1-2-3-4-5;
1700-1-2-3-5
Generator Brushes, New
long life - install in sets
120B
Generator Charging Rate - Correction
notched belts not required
120C;
115C
Generator Charging Rate
run down batteries - adjustment for higher rate
120B
Generator Charging Rate
run down batteries, taxicab service - smaller pulley, notched belts
120C;
115C
Generator Charging Rate
two- vs. three-brush types - ammeter needle indications
120C;
115C;
15th
Generator Output. Low
incorrect unit - identification
115C
Generator Pulleys
rundown batteries, low speed driving - new smaller pulleys, faster rotation
120C;
115C;
1600;
1700-1
Generator Wire - IMPORTANT
chafing, potential short - route above brake oil line
120
Headlight Switch - New Type
heavier construction - overload relay, tail/instrument lamp fuse
120B
Headlight Switch - New Type
retrofit requires new knob - tail lamp fuse parts
120B
Headlight Switch Wrench
new special tool - conforms to special nut
120C;
115C
Headlight Tester
new service tool
(all models)
Headlight Wiring
dimmer switch for both headlamps - wiring changes
120-120B
Heat in Car Interiors
battery box cover off - proper fastening
All Models
Heat in Cars
battery box cover off - proper fastening, reiterated
All Models
Horn Button Rattle
uneven lugs in retainer - adjustment
120-120B
Horn Tone Adjustment
unsatisfactory tone - tuning procedure
All Models
Idle, Motor
poor quality - ignition/carburetor adjustments
120
Idle, Motor
revised spark plug gap - check idle speed
120
Ignition Coils and Switches, Ordering
superseded parts - coil bracket attached
120
Ignition Drowning Out
water - new coil/plug insulators, ignition wire sealing compound
All Models
Ignition Lock Light
excess glare - feed wire relocated, slide eliminated
120
Ignition Point Grinder
new special tool - in-car service
(all models)
Ignition Timing
tune-up procedure
120
Ignition Timing
Engine Spark Knock - Detonation
120B
Instrument Panel Bulbs
insufficient illumination, wrong bulb - part reference
120C;
115C
Lamp Bulb Pliers
new special tool - grips bulb base
(all models)
Lubrication Location - Generator-Starter-Distributor
reference chart - by model
9th-14th
120-120B
Lubrication Location - Generator-Starter-Distributor
reference chart - by model
9th-14th;
120-120B
Run Down Batteries
Inspection of both battery and generator
120
Scientific Equipment and Data in Diagnosing Service Complaints, Use of
over-all motor check-up - starting/charging, carburetion
(all models)
Spark Advance
excessive fuel consumption - advance increased
120
Spark Knock Again
lower octane, carbon deposits - spark advance, additional head gasket
(all models)
Spark Plug
Plug Identification and Model Application Chart
(see chart)
Spark Plug Cleaning
use of sand blast cleaner - proper gap
(all models)
Spark Plug Gap, Magnifying and Adjusting Tool
new special tool - for new style plugs
(all models)
Spark Plug Part Numbers
AC, Champion, Auto-Lite - cross-reference
1st-8th
10th-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-21st
Spark Plug Part Numbers
AC, Champion, Auto-Lite - cross-reference
1st-8th;
10th-14th;
120-138CD;
115C;
15th-21st
Spark Plug Removing
pulled threads - graphite as preventative
120
Spark Plug Terminal Nuts
brass, wartime shortage - plugs shipped less nuts
(not specified)
Spark Plugs, Hot
driving speed reductions, fouling - new higher heat range
120C-138CD;
115C;
16th-20th
Spark Plugs, Resistor Type
cross-referenced - proper gap
120C-138CD;
115C;
16th-23rd
Spark Plugs, Shorted
dirt, moisture - clean porcelain
(all models)
Spark Plugs, The Why and How of 10mm
engine speed/compression, temperature stabilization - service precautions
120C,
115C;
15th
Spark Plugs, Wiping Off
oil/dust, moisture - shorting over porcelain
(all models)
Starting the Motor Without Getting into the Car, Handy Way to
remote starter switch - fabrication and use
(not specified)
Voltage Regulator
proper installation/wiring - polarizing
120C;
115C
Voltage Regulator Adjusting Gauges and Feelers
new special tool package - all types
(all models)
Wiring Diagram
new model information
120
Wiring Diagram
new model information
120-120B
Wiring, Body
supplemental diagram - dome light
120

SC = Service Counselor
SL = Service Letter
STB = Service Technical Bulletin
SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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