Model A Maintenance Checklist
(to be done prior to touring season, or any major tour)
Ted Ackerman and Frank Elliott
__ Complete
chassis lube job (never grease rear wheel bearing more than one "pump" per year)
__ Change engine oil
__ Top off lube in
__transmission
__overdrive
(if applicable)
__rear end
__steering gear
__shock
absorbers
__ Fill battery, inspect and clean terminals
__ Fill radiator with water or antifreeze as needed
__ Check radiator hoses
for soft spots and leaks
__ Check all tires for excess wear or sidewall cracks, etc.
__ Check air pressure (35 psi)
__ Adjust fan belt
(it must NOT be tight)
__ Check for cracks in the belt or other deterioration
__ Check fan for tightness, cracks in the blades, and
for clearance from the radiator and belts
__ Grease water pump, both front and back
__ Check packing nut for packing, leaks and
tightness
__ Pack front wheel bearings
__ Inspect inner races and bearings for cracks or pitting
__ Tighten nut for proper bearing load
__
Recheck bearing tightness after short test drive
__ Inspect wheel for wobble or damaged lug holes
__ Check tightness of wheel lugs
__
Check wheel for any looseness in the steering or lugs by putting the car on a jack and trying to move
the
wheel top-to-bottom and side-to-side
__ Check for looseness in the wishbone mount
__ Top off gear lube in the steering box
__ Adjust
steering if loose or too much free play
__ Set point gap and timing
__ Oil distributor bottom bearing - if top bearing is oiled, be
sure to remove any excess oil
__ Lube cam/point wiper
__ Remove, clean and reset gap on sparkplubs
__ Oil generator bearings, front and
back
__ Check amp output. If necessary, set to less than 10 amps for long trips
__ Adjust brakes - all four wheels should slide if necessary!
__
Check entire car for loose parts, nuts, bolts, etc.
__ Check for missing cotter pins
__ Check windwings or wind deflectors for loose
hardware
__ Ensure starter rod lock nut is secure
__ Check for any excess fluid leaks
__ Check lights, including brake light, and horn
for proper operation
__ Check wiring for worn places - on 29's, check wire in loom tube on side of engine for wear
__ Check that the
loom below the fan is secure to bottom of radiator
__ Check that the gas cap vent is open