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5000 mile service,
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Ford A-series
he first of a new series in which CM will, from time D time, take a look at servicing and maintenance Duti nes in franchise-holders' workshops IF Ford A-series range of vehicles is vs, one year old and, as expected, is lying very popular with operators. kpart from some early examples ich suffered from poor engine oil itrol since cured by the use of dified piston rings — and a tendency thear off radiator outlet necks, again ed by a simple modification, the Aies has been remarkably trouble-free. 7M staff members recently visited the ck division workshops of main Ford tributors. Manchester Garages Ltd, Parrs Wood, Manchester, to cover a line 6,000-mile service on the Aes.
he vehicle, a boxvan built on the 609 diesel-engined chassis and chosen at random from a number of others waiting for service, is owned by Airlandair Fastfreight Ltd (Freight Division) of Manchester.
The mechanic has almost 30 separate items to check out at floor level ranging from fluid levels to tappet adjustments. brake lining inspection and so on down to testing the seat belts.
A further 19 cheeks are carried out using the pit and include, among others, steering ball joints, clutch pedal free play, U' bolt inspection and visual checks of fuel lines and exhaust system for leaks or damage.
All this is followed by roller or road tests to determine correct functioning of all systems, driveability and general per
formance.
The standard time allowed for the 6,000-mile service is 3 hours 24 minutes. for which the labour charge should not amount to more than £12. Add to this another £8 for parts, including oil, for a total of approximately £22, and one begins to wonder about the financial viability of operators attempting to do their own servicing on this class of vehicle.
However, for those operators who already ' have workshops and maintenance personnel who insist on doing-itthemselves, the following photographs may throw some light on the ins and outs (and unders) of a 6,000-mile dealer service on the Ford A-chassis.