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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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