A. The lighting system consists of two 2-bulb headlights and a tail light operated by a combination lighting and ignition switch located on the instrument board. The large bulbs are of 6-8 candle-power type. The small bulbs of 6-8 volt two candle-power type. The small bulb is also used in the tail light. All of the lamps are connected in parallel so that the burning out or removal of any one of them will not effect the other. Current for the lamps is supplied by the battery. Do not connect the lights with the magneto as it will result in burning out the bulbs and might discharge the magnets.
Q. What about repairing starter and generator?
A. If either the starter or generator fails to give proper service, the owner should at once consult an authorized Ford dealer. If the trouble is not found in the wiring, connections, etc., as outlined, the dealer will remove the starter or generator, or both if necessary, and return them intact to the nearest branch for repair or replacement. Dealers or owners should not attempt to repair or tamper in any way with the mechanism of the starter and generator.
Q. How is the starter removed?
A. When removing the starter to replace transmission bands, or for any other reason, first remove the engine pan and the left hand side of the engine and with a screw driver remove the four small screws holding the shaft cover to the transmission cover. Upon removing cover and gasket, turn the Bendix drive shaft around so that the set screw on the end of the shaft is in the upward position. Immediately under the set screw is placed a lock washer, designed with lips or extensions opposite each other on the outside diameter. One of these is turned against the collar and the other is turned up against the side of the screw head. Bend back the lip which has been forced against the screw and remove the set screw. As the lock washer will no doubt be broken or weakened in removing the starter, a new one must be used in replacing it. These washers may be obtained from the nearest branch. Next, pull the Bendix assembly out of the housing, being careful that the small key is not misplaced or lost. Remove the four screws which hold the starter housing to the transmission cover and pull out the starter, taking same down through the chassis,—this is why it was necessary to remove the engine pan. Extreme care should be used in removing the Bendix drive and other parts that none are misplaced nor lost and that they are replaced in their former positions. In replacing the starter, be sure that the terminal connection is placed at the top. If the car is to be operated with the starter removed, be sure to put the transmission cover plates in position. These plates may also be obtained from the nearest branch.
Q. How is the generator removed?
A. If it is found necessary to remove the generator, first take out the three cap screws holding it to the front end cover and by placing the point of a screw driver between the generator and front end cover; the generator may be forced off the engine assembly. Always start at the top of the generator and force it backward and downward at the same time. Plates may be obtained from the nearest branch to place over the time gear if the car is to be operated with the generator removed.
Q. Can the engine be run with the generator disconnected from the battery?
A. If for any reason it is run with the generator disconnected from the battery, as on a block test, or when battery has been removed for repair or recharging, be sure that the generator is grounded to the engine by running a wire from the terminal on generator to one of the valve cover stud nuts. A piece of wire 1⁄16″ or more in diameter may be used for this purpose. Be sure that the connections at both ends of the wire are tight. Failure to do this when running the engine with the generator disconnected from the battery will result in serious injury to the generator.
Q. What about the care of the battery, repairing of recharging?