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FB General Information

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The following is transcribed from the FB Workshop manual:-

Model Inception January, 1960 - Engine No. B1001

Model Identification
FB/215 Standard Sedan
FB/225 Special Sedan
FB/219 Standard Station Sedan
FB/229 Special Station Sedan
FB/2104 Panel Van
FB/2106 Utility

Jacking Precautions
Whenever a vehicle is jacked off the ground to enable repairs to be carried out, care must be taken that the vehicle is firmly supported on jack stands before any work is attempted. Serious bodily injury has far too often occurred owing to a vehicle which was not supported by jack stands, slipping off the jack.

In cases where no jack stands are available - such as when changing a flat tyre on the road - the hand brake should be applied and the wheels securely chocked. Care should be taken that the vehicle is not accidentally pushed or bumped off the jack, and no portion of the body should be allowed beneath the vehicle at any time.

Diagnosis Guides
Far too often assemblies are disassembled unnecessarily in an attempt to obviate a complaint which is really caused by some other component or assembly.
Therefore, before any parts are dismantled, reference should b e made to the Diagnosis Guide at the rear of the section concerned (yet to be created on this forum).
In many instances, much time and expense can thus be saved.

Selection of Petrol
In the selection of the brand of petrol to be used, it is best to consider the reputation of the Refiner or Marketer. He is responsible for the quality of his product and his reputation is the vehicle owner's best indication of quality.
The Holden "FB" Engine is designed to operate efficiently on standard grade fuels as sold in Australia.
As mileage builds up and carbon accumulates,in the engine combustion chambers, engine efficiency may often be improved by switching to a premium grade of fuel.

Keys and Locks
With the exception of the spare wheel compartment on Models FB 2104 and 2106, all locks are operated by the one key on a particular vehicle. In the event of the necessity to replace a lock cylinder, parts are available to enable a special uncoded lock cylinder to be assembled so that the original vehicle key will operate it, and therefore, one-key operation for the vehicle may be retained.
For the procedure of assembling lick cylinder parts, refer to sub-heading "Doors" in Section 1 (Body) of the workshop manual.

Rear Door Lock Adjustment
The standard setting for the rear door lock is at the free wheel or safety position - i.e., the inside door handle will not operate when the inside locking knob is down in the locked position. Wwners who desire the lock to be adjusted to the alternative position - i.e., byoperating the interior handle othe safety lock is automatically disengaged - can achieve this by proceeding as instructed - FREE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT - REAR DOOR LO, SECTION 1 of the workshop manual....

Front Seat Adjustment
The front seat, which can be moved backward and forward by means of the sliding sead adjuster, can also be raised or lowered 1/2" by removing or duplicating the spacer blocks located beneath the seat adjuster.

Maintenance - Appearance

Washing the Car
To provide the original finish of the vehicle, it is essential that it is kept clean by frequent washing.
Washing not only removed dirt and road grime that settles on the vehicle, but also dilutes acids which accompany such grime, in particular salt from air or spray encountered in coastal areas, which often become trapped in crevices. Tree sap, road tar, excretion from insects and smoke from factory chimneys, also contain harmful chemicals and other foreign matter that may permanently damage the finish of the car. Important points which should be observed and closely watch are :-

1. Regular Washing
If the car is in continuous use, it should b ewashed at least once a week with either cold or warm water (preferably running water) using clean chamois leathers, sponges or rags free from dirt or grit likely to scratch the finish. It is good practice to first hose the vehicle to remove as much of the grit and grime as possible, before swabbing the surface.
Do not wash the vehicle under the bright sunlight wen high temperatures are being experienced, as this will result in a streaky, water-marked finish.
Always remove as soon as possible any foreign matter likely to stain the finish, for example, tar, bird droppings, insect spots, etc....

Tar:
Tar stains may be removed with mineral turps, or if this is not effective, use eucalyptus oil.

Insect Spots
Insect spots on the finished parts of the car can be washed off very easily by using a solution made up with two quarts of water in which 1/2 pound of baking soda (Bi-carbonate of Soda) has been dissolved.
Flush the washed parts with clean water.
After washing and drying, park the car in a shady spot, or in a garage.

2. Polishing
Do not attempt to polish without first washing to remove existing surface dirt, dust or grease, etc.
A periodical application of Holden Cleaner and Polish applied with a clean, soft cloth, stockinette or cheese cloth approximately every three to four months is desirable. It not only removes surface grease and maintains a high lustre, bit has high protective qualities.

3. Inspection
Regular inspection of the car should be made for scratch marks, cracks or damaged areas, all of which could develop rust and thus affect paint finish. Any deep scratches, cracks or breakdown in the finish should be repaired without delay.
Care should be taken to ensure that any rusting is counteracted immediately, otherwise rust "creep" will extend beyond the damaged area.
This applies particularly in sub-tropical areas or coastal districts, where the moist or salt-laden atmosphere accelerates rusting if it is allowed to develop through neglect.

4. The vehicle should be garaged or kept in the shade whenever possible when not in use.
The paint finish of the vehicle gives a very high degree of protection against the weather but it should be realised that wear and deterioration occur when the car is exposed to elements for prolonged periods.
the combination of sun, wind and rain causes the film to become dull, collect dirt and grime, and if exposed to the weather permanently, without attention, the paint finish would deteriorate.

Protection of Bright Metal Parts.
The destructive forces of salt air and corrosive atmosphere can be eliminated if bright metal parts are thoroughly washed regularly in the same manner as the paint finish of the vehicle.

Note Never scour or use abrasive polishes

Care and Cleaning of Interior Trim
Vinyl coated fabrics (P.V.C.) and Elascofab are used extensively as interior trim. The care of this material is a relatively simple but important matter.

The surface should be wiped over occasionally with a dry cloth and if dirt should accumulate, use luke-warm water with neutral soap on a cloth to remove.
A soft bristled brush may be used to remove stubborn stains.
Polishes and cleaners used for auto body finishes, volatile and other clear cleaners, naphtha, furniture polishes, oils, varnishes or household cleaning and bleaching agents should never be used, except as stated in the following paragraph.

Important Where stubborn stains on Elascofab and P.V.C. fail to respond to the above methods, a light application of Vauxhall Upholstery Cleaner or white spirits with a soft cloth will invariably prove satisfactory.
Note: Do not use excessive cleaner or white spirits.

Ventilation - Body
Provision is made for controlling the air circulation into the interior of the vehicle at various points of the body. The location and functional operation of the controls are as follows:-

1. Front End Ventilation
The shroud ventilator, situated at the front end of the body below the windshield, consists of an open grille through which the air enters a plenum chamber and then into the body oat a hinged door situated beneath the instrument panel.
Controls located on the instrument panel permit easy adjustment when opening the door to the desired position.
Air entering the body from the shroud ventilator is deflected down toward the floor and beneath the seats, thus cooling the lower interior of the body.
The use of this ventilator can be combined with that of the front door ventilator windows, unless experiencing dusty conditions.


2. Front Door Ventilator Windows
The front door ventilator or pivot windows are adjustable and can be retained in any position between the close dand open limit stop.

(a) Opening the ventilator window ito any position less than at right angles to the body creates a comfortable circulation of air when low or medium temperatures are being experienced.

(b) When warm to hot temperatures are experienced, forced entry of air on to the occupants can be obtained by adjusting the ventilaotor windows to any position past right angles to the body to act as a scoop.

In cold weather, travelling comfort can be achieved by operating the ventilator windows only and opening them one or two inches. Positioning the ventilator windows at this location also deflects sufficient air against the inside of windshield glass to prevent fogging up of the glass.

Note:- When operating the ventilator window locking handle, be sure to press the spring-loaded button prior to turning the handle.

Ventilation under Dust Conditions
The main cause of dust entering the body of vehicles is that air pressure inside a body is lower than the pressure externally above 20 to 25 m.p.h.and it also varies with the speed of the vehicle, unless steps are taken by the occupants to control the condition.

To obtain balanced pressure inside the body is not difficult.
A combination of the front end air duct (shroud ventilator) and the side windows used with discretion will give a balanced pressure.

The front door ventilator windows are designed to circulate air fhrough the body.
In doing so, they extract air from inside and can lower the internal pressure; therefore, when driving under dusty conditions, all no-draft windows should be fully closed.

Ventilation to be used as follows:-

1. With all windows closed and the air duct (shroud ventilator) opened, pressure can be built up inside the body equal to or slightly greater than external pressures and dust entry will be practically nil.

2. With aird duct open and side windows opened not more than 1/2 in. to 1 in. , pressure is built up inside the body generally sufficient to exclude dust entry.

3. The amount of dust entering the air duct when it is open is negligible if the pressure inside the body is comparatively high.

In winter time, when driving in dust with all windows closed and the air duct slightly cracked, sufficient pressure can be built up inside the vehicle to prevent dust entry and, at the same time, not cause great discomfort to the passengers by causing cold draugths, but if this adjustment of the air duct cannot be obtained, the air duct should be closed, and both front and rear windows should be slightly opened on the leeward side.

Care necessary when removing Radiator Pressure Cap
The engine cooling system is fitted with a pressure radiator cap to increase the boiling point of the coolant to approx. 226 deg. F.
When the cooling system is hot, the radiator cap must not be removed quicly as the water may boil violently when the pressure in the system is released, with a possibility of water and steam scalding the operator.
The radiator cap should be rotated slowly to the first stop, which permits the pressure in the cooling system to release slowly through the overflow pipe.
Do not remove the cap completely until all escape of steam has ceased.
Do not tilt the cpa during rotation to first stop or some steam may escape through the top of the radiator neck instead of through the over-flow pipe.

Fuel Flexible Hose
In addition to its normal function, the fuel flexible hose, which has a metal braided outer covering, assists in providing a "ground" between teh body and the engine.
It is essential, therefore, that the genuine replacement hose always be used to ensure a satisfactory ground connection.
Also, the hose should be inspected periodically to ensure that the metal braiding is in satisfactory condition and that no corrosion has taken place nor the braiding worked loose where it is crimped at the ends.


Isolation of Battery during Electrical Repairs.
To eliminate the possibility of short circuits, the battery ground cable should always be disconnected from the battery before any electrical repairs are attempted.

When removing and installing a battery, the ground cable should always be disconnected first and re-connected last; this avoids the possibility of shorting to ground with the wrench while working on the connections of teh positive cable.

that's enough for today - EK tomorrow..
fingers finally sore........
frats,
Rosco
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