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VAUXHALL 20-60 SHOP MANUAL

         SECTION         Lever will not hold brake in the applied position
                7        ( a )  Ratchet pawl not correctly adjusted.

                         ( b )  Ratchet teeth badly worn.
                         CLUTCH


         SECTION         Clutch fierce
               8         ( a )  Incorrect adjustment.


                         ( b )  Pressure plate does not slide freely on dowels.
                         ( c )  Broken pressure plate.
         SECTION         Clutch Slips
               9         ( a )  Clutch requires adjusting


                         ( b )  Friction plate facings badly worn.
                         ( c )  Pedal fouls floorboard before clutch is properly engaged.
         SECTION         Clutch Spins when released
              10         ( a )  Friction plate sticks on splines.

                         ( b )  Pressure plate sticks slightly on dowels.
                         ( c )  Clutch pedal position altered.
                         ( d )  Broken pressure plate.
                         ( e )  Oil on friction surfaces.


                         COOLING SYSTEM
         SECTION         Requires frequent addition of water
               11        ( a )  Water gland leaking.

                         ( b )  Water pipe connections leaking.
                         ( c )  Engine over-heating.
         SECTION         Fan Belt Slipping
              12         ( a )  Belt greasy.

                         ( b )  Belt tension requires adjusting.
                         ( c )  Water pump spindle seized.

                         ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

         SECTION         Battery does not keep charged
              13         ( a )  Car driven very little and left standing with lights on for long periods.

                         ( b )  Low acid level in battery.
                         ( c )  Considerable use of starter.
                         ( d )  Additional electrical appliances in circuit.
         SECTION         Low charging rate
              14         ( a )  Incorrect adjustment of dynamo third brush.


                         ( b )  Dirty dynamo commutator.
                         ( c )  Dynamo brushes not making good contact.




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