1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
To test for a ground in the wire itself, disconnect
it at the push button and relay, ground one end,
and connect a test light or buzzer at the other end.
This will indicate whether or not the line is.
grounded. In case of a "floating" ground, it may
be necessary to move the dash harness at various
points to produce the ground.
13. Starting Motor Solenoid Plunger
Adjustment
There is one adjustment on the starting motor
assembly and that is on the solenoid plunger to
secure the proper mesh of the starting pinion
with the flywheel ring gear. To make this adjustment,
the starter should be removed from the
engine. Then remove the pin in the upper end of
the shifting yoke and push the solenoid plunger
all the way in the solenoid after which move the
pinion all the way back to what would be the
engaged or cranking position if the starter were
mounted on the engine, taking out all backlash
in the shifter mechanism. Next move the pinion
}/$ in. away from the end of the housing toward
the disengaged position and adjust the stud in
the solenoid plunger by turning it to the right or
left as required until the pin may just be inserted
at the forward end of the slot.
14. Dictograph Phone Replacement
The phone units in Fleetwood Imperial and
Town cars are installed in matched pairs. If it is
ever necessary to replace either unit, they should
both be removed and a new matched pair installed
in their places.
In the event of weak signals with pairs known
to be properly matched, check carefully for loose
connections and possible shorts or grounds in the
wiring caused by staples or tacks.
15. Ball Bearing Service
When the ball bearings are removed from the
generator or distributor, they should be thoroughly
cleaned by spinning them in gasoline or kerosine
and blowing out with compressed air until all
foreign matter and grease are removed. The
bearings should then be oiled immediately with
clean engine oil and inspected.
Inspect each bearing by rotating it by hand
with pressure on the outer race. If the bearing
feels smooth under pressure and rotates easily it
may be reinstalled in the car. If the bearing feels
rough and does not rotate easily, it should be
replaced with a new one.
Before installing the ball bearing in the car, it
should be packed solid with a high melting point
sodium base grease (Fiske No. 220-A, or its
equivalent), which lubrication should be good for
approximately 15,000 miles.
Specifications
Subject and Remarks
LaSalle
350
355-D
Cadillac
370-D
Battery
Delco type number
17 DW
17 DW
21 CW
Capacity, ampere hour—
20 hour rate
20 min. rate
130
156
130
156
160
195
Charging rate on bench—
Start in amperes. . . .
Finish in amperes. ..
Plates, number of
Terminal grounded
Voltage—rated
10
8
17
Positive
6
10
8
17
Positive
6
10
8
21
Positive
6