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VAUXHALL 20-60 SHOP MANUAL

LUBRICATION

SECTION No oil pressure indicated on gauge when engine is running
34 ( a ) Gauge incorrect.

( b ) No oil in engine.
( c ) Oil pressure regulator plunger stuck.
( d ) Weak or broken oil pressure regulator spring.
( e ) Main bearing oil pipes loose.
( f ) Pump not working.
SECTION Low oil pressure indicated
35 ( a ) Oil pressure regulator not operating correctly.

( b ) Too much oil escapes through crankshaft bearings.
( c ) Oil pipe unions leaking.

SECTION Insufficient or no oil passing to valve rockers
36 ( a ) Filter cartridge and bye-pass valve choked.

( b ) Restriction bush in crankcase to filter oil pipe choked.
( c ) Air lock in oil pipe leading to cylinder head.

SPRINGS

SECTION Springs squeak
37 ( a ) Dry or rusty spring leaves.

( b ) Insufficient lubrication of spring shackles.

SECTION Springs appear to be too stiff
38 ( a ) Dry spring leaves.
( b ) Shock absorbers adjusted too tight.
( c ) Lack of lubrication in shock absorbers ( ‘Smith’ shock absorbers only ).
( d ) To much resistance from shock absorbers ( Hartford type ).

STEERING GEAR

SECTION Knock in steering column
39 ( a ) Excessive end float in box.

( b ) Low oil level in steering box.
SECTION Steering Rattle
40 ( a ) Excessive end float in box.

( b ) Slack steering joints.
( c ) Roller requires adjusting deeper in mesh with cam.
( d ) Low oil level in steering box.

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