Get comprehensive technical information for car repair with the Continental L-Head Overhaul Manual. This manual covers four-cylinder models N56-N62, Y69-Y91-Y112, F124-F135-F140-F162-F163, and six-cylinder models F186-F209-F226-F227-F244-F245, M271-M290-M330-M363, B371-B427.
SECTION I E GENERAL INFORMATION
Four Cylinder-Head Engine Specifications
Six Cylinder-Head Engine Specifications
Continental-Head Engine Features
SECTION II -- LUBRICATION
Engine Lubricating System
Oil Pump
Air Cleaner
Lubrication Recommendations
Transmission and Converter Lubrication Recommendations
SECTION III-- OPERATION
Preparation of New Engine for Operation
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Operating Precautions
Cold Weather Operation
Seasonal Storage of Engine
SECTION IV E PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Daily Preventive Maintenance Schedule
50-Hour Preventive Maintenance Schedule
250-Hour Preventive Maintenance Schedule
500-Hour Preventive Maintenance Schedule
SECTION V m COOLING SYSTEM
Continental-Head Cooling System
Effect of Altitude on Cooling
Anti-Freezes
Cleaning Cooling System
Testing Thermostat
Radiator Pressure Cap
Fan Belt Tension
Water Pump
SECTION VIE FUEL SYSTEM
Gravity Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Pump
Electric Fuel Pump
Zenith Carburetor
Marvel-Schebler Carburetor
Carburetor Chokes
Pierce Governor
Cam Gear Governor
Tail-Shaft Governors
SECTION VII ~ IGNITION
Battery-Ignition System
Ignition Coil-Distributor & Condenser
Distributor Maintenance
Spark Plugs
Distributor-Ignition Timing, with Timing Light
Ignition Timing, without Timing Light
Magneto Ignition
Magneto Impulse Coupling
Timing Magneto to Engine
Charge Circuit
SECTION VIII--ENGINE REPAIR AND OVERHAUL
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Block
Valve Seat Inserts
Valves
Valve Springs
Preparing Cylinder Bores
Pistons
Connecting Rods
Piston Rings
Bearings
Crankshaft
Camshaft
Valve Tappets
Timing Gears
Crankshaft End Play
Rear Oil Seals
Oil Pumps
Flywheels and Housings
Reassembling Engine
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Starting Motor Will Not Crank Engine
Engine Will Not Start
Engine Runs Unevenly
Poor Compression
High Oil Pressure
Engine Knocks
Engine Vibration
SECTIONX ~ TORQUES PECIFICATIONS
LIMITS & CLEARANCE DATA
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