ATKINSON

SERVICE SHOP

MANUAL

HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Atkinson Vehicies Limited Atkinson Vehicles Limited

Winery Lane Club Street
Walton-le-Dale Bamber Bridge
Preston Preston
Lancashire, PR5 4AS Lancashire, PR5 6FN
TEL.: PRESTON 0772: 58211 TEL.: PRESTON 0772 36241

TELEX: 67543
 INTRODUCTION

Manual is issued for the purpose of assisting and

This Service Shop
in the repair and overhaul of Atkinson vehicles
instructing service personnel
in the Mk II range.

leaf for amendment, is

The Manual, which is a loose publication easy

divided into the following nine Units.

0. General Information

1. Engine and Ancillary Equipment

2. Transmission

3. Front Axle and Steering Gear

4. Rear Axle

5. Suspension, Frame, Wheels and Tyres

6. Brake System

7. Cab and Cab Ancillaries

8. Electrical
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GENERAL INFORMATION

INDEX OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.

THE MANUAL AND ITS LAYOUT page

Manual Units

Manual Sections kk
Page Numbers
Illustration Numbers ee
Location of Information .

Assembly
Service
Specifications,
Information
Wear Limits and Torque Figures
See
SECTION 2.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Engine
Tractor-Trailer Combinations Electrical Wiring
Alternator and Control Board

Air Pressure Brake System

Vehicle Position

SECTION 3.

VEHICLE MODELS, TYPE SYMBOLS,

IDENTIFICATION PLATE AND VEHICLE WEIGHTS

Vehicle Models >

Type Symbols =-

Identification Plate NO

Vehicle Weights No
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INDEX OF CONTENTS (continued)

SECTION 4.

‘GENERAL FITTING INSTRUCTIONS page

Threads 1
Nuts 1

Split. Pins 1
Shims . 1
Gaskets and Joints 1
Covers and
Housings 1

Pipes, Nipples and Unions 1

Rubber/Nylon Hose Connections 1

Oil Seals—The Use of Part-worn Seals 1
Examination of Oil Seals Prior to Refitting 2
To Fit an Oil Seal 2
Air Pressure Brake System 2

SECTION 5.

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS

Introductory Notes 1

Engine Lubricants .. 1
Gearbox lubricants 2
Rear Axle Lubricants 2
Wheel Hubs and Universal Joints 2
Miscellaneous Lubricants 2

Engine Lubricant Table .. 3

Gearbox and Fluid Flywheel Lubricant Table| 4
Rear Axle Lubricant Table 5
Wheel Hubs and Universal Joint Table
Lubricant 6
Miscellaneous Lubricants Table 7
Oil Capacities of Major Units—Engines 8
Gearboxes . 8
Auxiliary Gearboxes. . 9
Rear Axles 10
Water Capacities of Cooling System 11

Engine Coolant 12
Anti-Freeze Fluids .. .. 12

Special Requirements for Cummins

Engines . ; 12
Fluid Recommendations for Air Pressure System Anti- Freezers 12
Lubrication Chart 12

SECTION 6.

CONVERSION TABLES AND

ABBREVIATIONS FOR UNITS

Conversion Tables ..
1
Abbreviations for Units .. a i . . a . . 2
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SECTION 1.

THE MANUAL AND ITS LAYOUT

This service shop manual has been written for If more than one type of gearbox or clutch is fitted
service who maintain and/or overhaul within the vehicle range covered by the manual,
personnel
Atkinson vehicles. then additional Sections will be included to cover

the individual types.

The manual fully covers the range of Atkinson
vehicles listed thetitle Section numbers may not run consecutively within
on page.
a Unit due to some types of vehicles being fitted with
All instructions are as brief as possible yet cover Therefore
differently designed equipment.keep to
the essential operations necessary to maintain, the vehicle
the manual as relative to as possible,
replace, dismantle, inspect and overhaul the com-
sections may be deleted if the vehicle being dealt
plete vehicle. with is not fitted with the assembly the section(s)

manufacturers cover.
Where available proprietary pub-
lications are supplied with this manual which should
be read in conjunction with the Atkinson literature.

Page Numbers

Page numbers within a Section are numbered

Manual Units consecutively, starting with a new Page 1 at the

which beginning of each section.

The manual consists of several major Units
are numbered from 0 to 8, to cover the different
running units of the vehicle :
Illustration Numbers

Example: All illustrations are numbered consecutively within

UNIT 1—Engine and Ancillary Equipment. a Section beginning with Figure 1.

UNIT 2—Transmission.

Location of Information
The Units are then divided into sections to cover

individual assemblies within a Unit. Information concerning a particular assembly with-

in a Unit, the radiator
such within
as the Cooling
System of the
Section Engine Unit,.can best be
located by using the Index of Contents at the
Manual Sections
beginning of each Section.
Each section within a Unit consists basically of
the following information :

Assembly Specifications, Wear Limits and

Technical Description
Data and
Maintenance and Adjustments Torque Figures
Unit Replacement.
This information relative to any particular assembly
Unit Overhaul.
is found under the heading of Technical Data within

Unit varies from

the section relating to the assembly
The number of Sections within a

Unit to Unit depending upon the number of assem-

blies which go to make up a Unit:

Service Information
Example: Atkinson vehicles are
Thedesign personnel at
UNIT 2—Transmission. constantly improving the Atkinson products, and
and Agents kept fully in-
SECTION 1—Clutch Unit. Depots, Distributors are

formed of all improvements by means of Service

SECTION 2—Clutch Actuation.
Shop Bulletins and Design Development Communi-
SECTION 3—Gearbox.
cations.
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SECTION 2.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Air Pressure Brake System

Engine
Before
carrying any workout on components in
During the routine servicing or overhaul of engines
the braking system it is advisable to observe the
it is highly recommended that the appropriate engine
precautions outlined in Section 4 of this Unit. Strict
manufacturers manual is always refered to for infor-

mation.
observance of these precautions will help to ensure
efficient operation of the system and avoid the risk
If an anti-freeze solution is not in use and the of premature failure.
vehicle is to remain standing in the open for any

length of time with the atmospheric temperature It isimportant that all ancillary equipment i.e. any

approaching freezing point, the cooling system must air pressure operated equipment must be controlled
be completely drained and a ‘COOLING SYSTEM by air under pressure supplied from the auxiliary
‘

DRAINED notice placed on the steering wheel or reservoirs via the pressure regulator valve. Failure to
similar conspicuous place. comply with this instruction will mean an auxiliary
brake failure if a failure in any ancillary equipment
Vehicles with an anti-freeze solution in the cooling
‘ occurs. For correct ancillary feed connection refer
should have a notice displayed stating Anti-
system to Unit 6 Brakes, Section 1, Page 4, Fig. 1, letter N
freeze, DO NOT DRAIN.’
of this manual.

Tractor-Trailer Combinations Electrical

Wiring Vehicle Position

It is advised that all trailers used in con- In this manual all references to left-hand or right-
strongly
with these chassis are wired on the insulated hand sides mean from the driver's viewpoint when
junction
return system. seated in the driving position.

If, in spite of this recommendation, earth-return

chassis are adopted for use, it should be noted that a

fault on the Positive side will cause a failure of the

fuse.
Load Sensing
trailer return
It is
dangerous to operate a tractor-trailer com-

bination having load sensing on the trailer only,

this means that the tractor will be over braked in
Alternator and Control Board as

condition other than fully laden and the unit

any
If brazing welding is necessary in the
soldering, or
will be liable to jack-kniving.
vicinity of the alternator or control board precautions
heat source is kept However, it is permissible to operate a tractor
must be taken to ensure that any
well from these units. Excessive heat reaching trailer combination with load sensing on the tractor
away
the transistors or diodes will cause inreparable only and also a combination with load sensing
fitted to both units of the combination.
damage.
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SECTION 3.

VEHICLE MODELS, TYPE SYMBOLS,

IDENTIFICATION PLATE AND VEHICLE WEIGHTS

Vehicle Models

Silver Knight Mk || 30 ton (30 481 kg) gross vehicle weight.

T.3046X

T.3046X(S)

T.3046X(E)

Silver Knight Mk II 32 ton (32 514 kg) gross vehicle weight

T.3246XB

T.3246XB (E)
T.3246C(180)
T.3246C (220)
T.3246RR(205) |

T.3246RR(220)

Type Symbols

To facilitate identification of a vehicle in the Silver Knight Mk II Tractor range, an explanation of the Atkinson

nomenclature is given below.

Chassis model T.3246XB is taken as a typical example T —denotes Tractor

32— ,,__ gross vehicle weight in tons

4 —

__,, four wheels (two axles)

6 —

__,,
six cylinder engine
XB— _,,_ Gardner 6LXB engine

Further nomenclature in this vehicle range are as follows : C —denotes Cummins Engine with engine
type in brackets

RR— __,,
Rolls Royce engine with engine
rating in brackets
X —

__,, Gardner 6LX engine

—E— _,,
Eaton Axle

Ss —

, Splitter Gearbox
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Identification Plate

This plate is secured to the chassis frame and the information shown complies with the United Kingdom
Ministry of Transport plating regulations.

Cn

ATKINSON VEHICLES LTD,

PRESTON, LANCS., ENGLAND.
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VEHICLE TYPE ee
ENGINE TYPE & NO.
CHASSIS NO. oe
NO. OF AXLES
NL Oodns For [email protected] Bae. Ole ee
OT. A Abelseb 3
(Xela Oe
3

MAX. GROSS WEIGHT - _Bhed

MAX. TRAIN WEIGHT i—————
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MIN, TYRE SIZE- aortas oe a Pe

MIN TYRE SIZE-REAR i |
DATE OF MANUFACTURE ——[xx

FIG. 1. CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION PLATE.

Vehicle Weights (with standard tyre equipment)

Kerb Weight Chassis and Cab Gross

Model Wheelbase —

Total Vehicle
Front Rear Weight
Axle Axle
ft mm Ton kg Ton kg Ton kg Ton kg

T.3046X. 9 62 2905;3 30 3200/2 50 2286/5 80 5486 30 30481

T.3246XB " ” " ” ” n " 32 32514
T.3246C(180) 3110 3607}2 62 2362|517 2 5969 hn ”

T.3246C(220) , ” " " "

T.3246RR(205)
T.3246RR(220)
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SECTION 4.

GENERAL FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

Absolute cleanliness must be observed when Covers and Housings

removing, overhauling and servicing assemblies.
1. Always ensure that fitting faces are wiped
Threads perfectly clean before assembly.

1. Always clean threads and split-pin holes before 2. Whenever tapped holes are provided for jacking
final assembly on any unit. screws, use them.

2. Always discard any nuts, bolts or studs with 3. When fitting spigoted housings or covers,

stripped and/or deformed threads. ensure that the spigot is not burred and/or
3. Always protect against damaging threads in damaged in any way.

exposed positions. 4. Spigoted components should always be entered

4. Large diameter threads on shafts, or tubes evenly. Damage will be caused if a component
should be wrapped with tape for protection is entered in a tilted position.
against dirt or damage. A small amount of dirt
will bind or jam the nut, especially where self-
locking nuts are used. Pipes, Nipples and Unions

Nuts 1. Never strain or pull a pipe when connecting up,

find out why it does not meet the other com-
1. Where self-locking nuts have been removed it
ponent.
is recommended that they are replaced with
new ones of the same type. 2. Examine all pipes carefully for cracking, fati-
guing and chafing, especially at bends and
2. When tightening up a slotted or castellated nut

never slaken it back to insert the split pin or clips.

locking wire. If difficulty is experienced, alter- should also be examined for cracked
3. Pipes
native washers or nuts should beselected. union dirt under the and of
nuts, cones seating
the nipples.
Split Pins

1. Always use new split pins throughout when

Rubber Hose Connections
replacing any assembly.
2. Never spring washers or self-locking
substitute All rubber/nylon hose connections should be
nuts where split pins were originally fitted. examined for:
There is always a good reason for the use of a
1. Softening due to oil contamination.
split pin.
2. Hardening due to the effects of heat.
Shims
3. General perishing.
1... When dismantling, note the number and posi-
tion of shims removed to assist during re-

assembly.
2. Always discard any torn or crumpled shims and Oil Seals
substitute new ones of the same thickness.
3. Before re-assembly always wipe shims clean
1. The Use of Part-worn Oil Seals
and smear with lightoil.
It is generally recommended that an oil seal which
Gaskets and Joints has been removed during or disturbed unit overhaul
should not permissible however,
berefitted. to It is
1. It is recommended that new gaskets or joints
use an old oil seal if it can be left in its housing and on
are always used when replacing overhauling
or
the shaft, providing it was previously functioning
assemblies, even though the existing ones may
fit for further service. correctly.
appear
is required, smear the Never allow anoil seal to pass through a degreasing
2. Where an oil-tight joint
plant (trichorethylene). On account clean with
joint and mating facings with a suitable jointing no

paraffin or petrol. Use a light lubricating oil.

compound.
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2. Examination of Oil Seals prior to Refitting Air Pressure Brake System

establish
To whether a seal is suitable for further Prior to carrying out any work on the air pressure
service, discard if: brake system it is recommended that the following
practises are observed to ensure effective operation
‘a. The wiping edge shows evidence of damage of the system and avoid the risk of premature failure.
and/or uneven wear.

The seal is loose in its shell. 1. Always wash valves and other components
with a suitable
cleaning solvent and blow dry
The seal spring is broken or damaged.
with dry compressed air before removing from
The shell or metal components of the seal are
the vehicle.
distorted or damaged.
Charge the system to the normal operating
pressure before carrying out leakage tests.
To Fit an Oil Seal

Oil seals whether fitted with a single or double To prevent the twisting of pipes, always use

wiping edge should be fitted with the spring two spanner when disconnecting or con-

loaded wiping edge of the sealing member necting pipe unions.

towards the housing in which the lubricant is
to be retained. Never attempt to remove any component in the

into its with service tool air pressure system without first
draining the
Fit the seal housing a

in air storage reservoirs, by carefully opening the

approximately 0-015 in (0-0381 mm) less
diameter than the outer diameter of the seal, by drain taps.

applying a firm uniform pressure squarely on it.

Never neglect any signs of air leakage of a
Avoid entering the seal into its housing in the
unit.
tilted position. Under no circumstances use a

drift and hammer to fit a seal, as the irregular

the rolled edge and release Never allow unqualified personnel to interfere
impact will loosen
the pressure of the inner member on the sealing with any brake component.
element and thereby cause seepage round the
sealing Unless absolutely necessary never interfere
lip.
with the
adjuster screws on any of the valves.
When the seal and housing are fitted into
The pressure setting is adjusted before the
position, ensure that the wiping edge is not
vehicle leaves the factory and should not
damaged in any way or the housing allowed to
normally require attention between unit over-
rest in an incomplete stage of assembly where
hauls.
its weight is taken by the seal, this can cause
either damage and/or distortion and result in
P.T.F.E.tape must never be used to seal
leakage. tapered threads. It is .recommended that
Remember the service life of an oil seal is
largely Ragosine Ramus HMP8 grease is used, as

determined by the treatment it receives during fit- manufactured by the Ragosine Oil Company,
ment. London.
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SECTION 5.

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS

Introductory Notes Always use clean containers when topping-up or

refilling the various units, as the contamination of the

Lubrication, as it directly concerns maintenance oil by grit or other foreign matter may produce
personnel, is the maintenance of lubricants of the disastrous results.
correct grade and quality between all bearing sur-
If a water or coolant leaks into the engine lubri-
faces. All such surfaces are designed for operation cation is suspected, the oil should
system be checked
with a lubricant of definite properties and are
immediately and, if contamination has occured, it
enclosed, sealed or otherwise protected to retain a
should be drained, the oil filter element(s) changed
supply of that lubricant for a reasonable time.
and the sump replenished with new oil to the correct

specification.
Lack of lubricant overheating and the rapid
causes
All filler plugs and lubricators should be
wear and deterioration bearing surfaces.
of Alter- caps,
will expand or distort cleaned before and after attention.
natively, excessive lubrication
the seals intended to retain it, thus allowing the If units excessive of oil if
require an amount or
lubricant to escape. In certain cases the overfilling
leaks from seals or joints are noted they should be
of such assemblies as gearboxes, axles, etc., will and action taken the earliest
reported at opportunity.
cause overheating and subsequent damage due to
the excessive ‘churning’ of the lubricant contained Units should be drained while the oil is warm and
within the assembly. free flowing.
Grease packed assemblies should be cleaned and
repacked at vehicle overhaul or alternatively at

periods which can be determined by local operating

experience or by perodic inspection of representive
Never Mix Lubricating Oils units.

Some assemblies, such as brake valves, are usually

If this rule has to be broken in an emergency every dismantled for lubrication at vehicle overhaul. These
effort must be made to adhere to the following main will attention if the
parts require more frequent
guiding points : vehicle operates under exceptionally arduous con-

ditions.
1. If unable to obtain a fully detergent engine oil,
it will not do any harm to return to base on a

similar SAE viscosity Premium Oil of a reputable

make. In such cases, however, the engine
Engine Lubricants
should be drained and theoil filters elements
changed at base at the first opportunity and the
The engines of all chassis leaving the works of
unit refilled with oil to the correct specification. Atkinson Vehicles Limited are filled with a Detergent
Engine Oil which meets the current U.S. Army Ord-
2. The makes of
given oil
following in the tables nance Specification MIL-L-2104B.

applicable to gearboxes and axles are almost The table on Page 3 of this Section lists some
self-explanatory as regards the various grades suitable oils but there are others which are not
many
required. included. Where one oil is listed this is to Specifi-
cation MIL-M-2104B but where alternative oils are

Never put hypoid oil into a unit which does

a shown the first named is to Specification MIL-M-
not call for hypoid lubricants. Rear axles 2104B.
stipulating a hypoid 90 or 140 gear oil
Under particularly arduous operating conditions it
must have this type of oil put in to
may be found
advantageous to use a Series II or III
enable them to function correctly.
Detergent Oil. Operators are advised to consult their
oil suppliers for their recommendations under such
conditions.
Under no circumstances should oils be used
For more detailed information on the subject of
other than those recommended by Atkinson
unit engine lubrication, operators are advised to refer to
Vehicles Limited without the running
the appropriate engine manufacturers publication.
manufacturers approval.
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Gearbox Lubricants Some suitable makes and grades of oil applicable

to the various types of rear axles fitted to Atkinson
The types of oil vary widely, ranging from a type chassis are listed on Page 5 of this Section.
‘C-2 fluid‘ in Allison Automatic Transmissions to
SAE 140 in A.E.C. gearboxes.
Some suitable makes and grades of oil applicable
Wheel Hubs and Universal Joint Lubricants
to the various types of gearboxes installed in Atkinson
Vehicles are listed on Page 4 of this Section. In some cases grease lubrication is used and in
others gear oils. Details together with some of the
Care must be taken to use the exact type and
suitable makes and grades of lubricants are shown
viscosity of oil applicable to the make and type of
gearbox concerned.
on Page6 of this Section.

Rear Axle Lubricants Miscellaneous Lubricants

Here again, the types of oil can vary widely. Some There are many other miscellaneous grades of
makers produce a Universal oil but where this is not lubricant for various parts of the chassis and these
used, care must be taken to use the exact type and are detailed on Page 7 of this Section together with
viscosity of oil applicable to the make and type of some of the makes and grades of oil which are

axle concerned. suitable.

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Engine Lubricant Table for Normally Aspirated Engines

*/ndicates oil filled into engines at works

MAKE GARDNER ROLLS ROYCE A.E.C.

OF OIL
WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER

CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH | CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH | CHATSWORTH

*
20 OR 30 OR 30 OR 30 OR 20 OR 20 OR
SILKO-
LENE HARTINGTON HARTINGTON HARTINGTON HARTINGTON HARTINGTON HARTINGTON
20 30 30 30 20 20

ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA

SHELL T20/20W OR T30 OR T30 T30 T20/20W OR T20/20W OR
$20/20W $30 $20/20W $20/20W

DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC

MOBIL SPECIAL OR SPECIAL OR 1130 1130 SPECIAL OR SPECIAL OR
DELVAC 1120 DELVAC 1130 DELVAC 1120 DELVAC 1120

DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL

CRB 20W OR CRB 30 OR CRB 30 OR CRB 30 OR CRB 20W OR CRB 20W OR
CAS-
TROL CRI 20 CRI 30 CRI 30 CRI 30 CRI 20 CRI 20

REGENT URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA
YTEXACO DUTY 20 DUTY 30 DUTY 30 DUTY 30 DUTY 20 DUTY 20

R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO
CALTEX MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE
20 30 30 30 20 20

ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE

Esso HDX 20 OR HDX 30 OR HDX 30 OR HDX_30 OR HDX 20 OR HDX 20 OR
HD 20 HD 30 HD 30 HD 30 HD 20 HD 20

DELTA 20 DELTA 30 DELTA 30 DELTA 30 DELTA 20 DELTA 20

FINA

ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL

SNOW- SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT
DRIFT STERLING STERLING STERLING STERLING STERLING STERLING
30 OR OR 20W/30 OR 20W/30 OR 20W/30 OR
20W/30 OR 20W/30
ALPINE 20W/30 ALPINE 30 ALPINE 30 ALPINE 30 ALPINE 20 ALPINE 20

B.P. VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS

20W 30 30 30 20W 20W

FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL

DUCK.
HDX 20 HDX 30 HDX 30 HDX 30 HDX 20 HDX 20
HAMS

G.M. 2 STROKE DIESELS

MAKE CUMMINS PERKINS (see footnotes)
OF OIL
WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER

* CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH | CHATSWORTH

SILKO- 20 OR 30 OR 20 OR 20 OR CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH
LENE HARTINGTON HARTINGTON HARTINGTON HARTINGTON 30 30
20 30 20 20

ROTELLA. ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA ROTELLA

OR T30 OR T20/20W OR 720/20W OR T30 T30
SHELL T20/20W
S 20/20W S 30 S 20/20W S$ 20/20W

DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC DELVAC

MOBIL SPECIAL OR SPECIAL OR SPECIAL OR SFECIAL OR 1130 1130
DELVAC 1120 DELVAC 1130 DELVAC 1120 DELVAC 1120

DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL DEUSOL

CRB 20W OR CRB 30 OR CRB 20W OR CRB 20W OR CRB 30 CRB 30
CAS-
TROL CRI 20 CRI 30 CRI 20 CRI 20

REGENT URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA URSA EXTRA
TEXACO DUTY 20 DUTY 30 DUTY 20 DUTY 20 DUTY 30 DUTY 30

R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO R.P.M. DELO
CALTEX MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE MULTISERVICE
20 30 20 20 30 30

ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE ESSOLUBE

HDX 20 OR HDX 30 OR HDX 20 OR HDX 20 OR HDX 30 HDX 30
ESSO
HD 20 HD 30 HD 20 HD 20

DELTA 20 DELTA 30 DELTA 20 DELTA 20 DELTA 30 DELTA 30

FINA

ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL

SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT ROYAL ROYAL
SNOW-
STERLING STERLING STERLING STERLING SNOWDRIFT SNOWDRIFT
DRIFT
OR 20W/30 OR 20W/30 OR STERLING 30 STERLING 30
20W/30 OR 20W/30
ALPINE 20 ALPINE 30 ALPINE 20 ALPINE 20

VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS VANELLUS

B.P.
20W 30 20W 20W 30 30

FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL FLEETOL

DUCK-
HDX 30 HDX 20 HDX 20 HDX 30 HDX 30
HAMS HDX 20

Notes: Re G.M. 2-stroke diesels.

1. Multigrade oils are not recommended.
2. With high sulphur content fuel a Series 3 oil is recommended.
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Date: January, 1969

Rear Axle Lubricant Table */ndicates oil filled into axles at works

Kirkstall Axles

WORM HYPOID AXLES SPIRAL BEVEL AXLES

MAKE OF OIL AXLES
~All Temps. Up to 90°F Above 90°F Up to 90°F Above 90°F

PYTHON VIPER
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OIL OIL GEAR
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or

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or RHINO
GEAR OIL

Multi-Purpose Multi-Purpose Multi-Purpose

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GEAR|DEUSOL GEAR
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CASTROL |wepium 140] EP 90 EP 140
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MULTIGEAR MULTIGEAR
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te MOAN
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Date: January,1969

Wheel Hubs and Universal Joint Lubricant Table

*/ndicates the luricant used at works

Planet Geared| Planet Geared Universal Universal

MAKE OFOIL Hubs— Hubs- Wheel Hubs Joints— Joints—
Heavy Duty Light Duty Ball Knuckle Needle Roller

GEAROIL AS
G 46 LISTEDUNDER G 55/T G 52 G 55/T
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Date: January, 1969

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8
SERVICE SHOP MANUAL
om
Date: January, 1969

Oil Capacities of Major Units

The following are the approximate lubricant capacities of the major units more commonly used in Atkinson

chassis, but it must be emphasised that the capacities quoted are approximate only and that the final level
must be adjusted to the dipstick or to the oil filler lip as applicable to the particular unit concerned.

Engines

Make Type Capacity

Pints Litres

Gardner 4 LW 28 15,9
” 5 LW 32 18-2
6 LW 40 22-7
" 6 LX and 6LXB
(with transfer pump) 39 22:2

Cummins NHE 180 56 31:8

NH 220 56 31-8
" NH 250 56 31:8

A.E.C. AV 590 44 25-0

” AV 690 44 25-0

Rolls Royce C6 NFR 34 19:3

hn B81 Mk. 70C 27 15:3
” Eagle 52 29-5

Perkins 6-354 24 13-6

*GM 6—71 33:5 19:0

x V8—71 38:5 21:8
|

*
The figures quoted are sump capacities only. The full-flow and by-pass oil filters require an

additional 3-5 pints (2 litres) per filter approximately.

Gearboxes

Make Type Capacity

Pints Litres

David Brown 557/480 24 13-6

"
657 36 20:5
”
TR 557/500 28 15-9
" 6/500 and 10/550 36 20°5

Z.F. AK 6-55 22 12:5

”
AK 6-75 28 15-9
hn
AK 6-80 18 10-0
” S 6-80 with Transfer Box 26 14-6
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Date:
9

January, 1969

Gearboxes (continued)

Make Type Capacity

Pints Litres

A.E.C. D.169 30 17-0

"
D.186 28 15-9
n
D.187 30 17-0
D.197 19 10-8
D.203 23 13-1

Fuller R.660D 29 16-5

”
R.96 33 18-7
” 10—A—1120 35 19-9
"
RT.910 25 14-2
” RTO.910 25 14-2
”
RTO.913 25 14-2
"
R.TO915 28 15:9
”
T.905A 22 12:5

Allison CLBT—4460 58 32:9

CLBT—5660 120 68-2
(straight through model)
”
CLBT—5660 86 48-8
(Drop box model)
”
HT.70 58 32:9
”
MT.40 33 18-7
”
MT.41 33 18-7

Self-Changing RV.16 14 79
Gears RV.20 15 8-5
”
RV.30 36 20-5
"
RV.38 16 9-1
"
RV.47 16 9-1
"
18 in Fluid Clutch 23 13-1
"
20 in Fluid Clutch 34 19:3
”
GB 356 and 357 16 9-1
" Splitter Box 8 45

Auxiliary Gearbox

Make Type Capacity

Pints Litres

David Brown 2AU/4 12 6-8

Z.F. VG.500 13-25 7-5

A.E.C. D.167 (without F.W.D.) 10 5:9

"
D.167 (with F.W.D.) 24 13-6

Fuller 3—G—92 12 6:8

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Rear Axles

Notes: Where hub capacities are shown the figures quoted are per hub.
F—Foremost Rear Axle.

R—Rearmost Rear Axle.

Oil Capacity
Make Type j

Diff Hubs 3rd Diff

Pints Litres Pints Litres| Pints Litres

Kirkstall 73” Crs. Worm 18 10-2 —- = —- —

84", 21 11-9 —
— —
—

144” Hypoid 10 5-9 — — — —

153” . 12 6:8 — — — —

"
84” Spiral Bevel, Double Helical 18 10-2 —_
— — —

” 20 000 Ib Spiral Bevel Hub Reduction 10 5-9 2:5 14); — —

”
73” Crs. Worm, Hub Reduction 18 10:2 3 1:7} 1:5 0-85
” Heavy Duty Hypoid, Hub Reduction 18(F) 10:2 35 19); — _—

16(R) 9-1 35 19] — —

84” Crs.
Spiral Bevel, Spur Reduction, 25(F) 14-2 —_ —

1-5 0-85
T.48 Bogie 23(R) 13-1 —
— — —

144” Hypoid, Spur, Double Drive T.32 24(F) 13-6 — —

1-5 —

Bogie 16(R) 9-1 — — — —

133” Hypoid, Hub Reduction 16 9-1 35 1:9) — —

84” Crs. Worm, Double Drive, Hub 24(F) 13-6 35 19) — —

Reduction 24(R) 13-6 35 19] — —

Eaton
2-Speed 16500 14-5 8-24
” 16802 14:5 8-24
” 18500 17:75 10-0
18802 17:75 10-0
” 19800 21-5 12:2
” 30D 18-5(F) 12-2
14-5(R) 8-24
” 30DS 18-5(F) 10-4
14-5(R) 8:24
38DS, DT and DP. 20(F) 11-4
17:75(R) 10-0

Centrax CV.220 24 13-6

” CV.230 32 18-2
” CVTD.220 24 13-6
(per axle) (per axle)
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SERVICE SHOP MANUAL
Date: January, 1969

Water Capacities of Cooling System

the of the cooling system is increased by approximately 2 pints

Note: If a cab heater is fitted water capacity
(7-736litres)

Water Capacity
Engine Type Radiator Type
Gallons Litres

Gardner 4 LW Standard exposed 75 34:3

5 LW ” "
9 41
”

6 LW " ”
9:5 43-4
"

6 LX " "
9 41
”

5 LW Concealed 7:75 35-4

"

6 LW "
8-25 37:7
”

6 LX ”
8 36:5
”

Commonised tank integral with radiator) 10-75 49-1

”
6 LW (header
6 LX " " "
10-25 46-9
"

6 LXB ” ” ”
10-25 46-9
”

Cummins NHE280 Standard with header tank on cab back 14 63-9

NH220 ” ”
14 63-9
"

NH250 ” ”
14 63-9
”

Commonised tank integral with radiator) 10-5 47-9

"
NHE180 (header
NH220 ” ” "
10-5 47:9
"

NH250 " "

10-5 47-9
”
"

Standard 10-5 47-9

A.E.C. AVU 470 exposed
AV 590 "
12-25 55:9
, ,

12-25 55:9
,
AV690 , "

Standard 9-5 43-4

Perkins 6-354 exposed
38:7
” "
Concealed 8-5

integral with radiator) 11 50:2

Rolls-Royce Eagle Commonised (header tank
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Date January,1 969
:

Engine Coolants Corrosion inhibitors of differing formula-

tions should not be mixed.
To avoid any serious damage to an engine which
can be caused as a result of corrosion in the cooling Always ‘top-up’ with a mixture of the same for-
be mulation as the coolant already in the system.
system, the system should treated as fully des-
cribed in the Service Manual relating to the particular
engine concerned. for Cummins
Special Requirements Engines
Only
All Cummins engines installed in current pro-
Anti-Freeze Fluids duction chassis are fitted with a corrosion
resister. This is a unit which by-passes a small
1. The use of anti-freeze in
cooling systems is of coolant from the
amount system through a
recommended if the atmospheric temperature filtering and
treating device. It softens water,
is likely to fall to O°C (32°F) or less neutralises acidity and protects against cor-
rosion by the use of a service replaceable
2. Full against both frost and corrosion
protection
chemically activated filtering element. An
can the addition
be achieved
by of an ethylene
anti-freeze which conforms ethylene glycol anti-freeze can be used with
glycol (ethanediol)
a Cummins corrosion resister and full instruc-
with British Standard 3 150, 3 151, or 3 152 of
tions for changing the element are contained
1959. Lower alcohols having boiling point a
in the Cummins Service Manual.
less than 100 °C (212 °F) are not recommended.
Asall brands of anti-freeze conforming to the fore- Fluid Recommendation for Air Pressure
going British Standards contain a corrosion inhibitor Anti-Freezers
System
they not only prevent freezing but also reduce internal
When Atkinson chassis are operated in atmos-
corrosion.
pheric temperatures below 0°C (32 °F) it is recom-
If an anti-freeze
above specification
to is used
the mended that a volatile anti-freeze fluid is used in the
throughout the year it is desireable to drain and flush air system
pressure anti-freezer. This will prevent
the system every six months and refill with the correct of the system
the operation being affected by frozen
solution. In this way internal corrosion will be largely moisture.
atmospheric
prevented. The recommended fluid is methanol (methy
3. If an anti-freeze to the foregoing specifications alcohol) but if this is not available, ethanol (ethyl
is not used throughout the year it is highly alcohol) or industrial methylated spirits may be used
recommended that an effective corrosion in- The initial water content of any fluid used must not
hibitor is introduced into the cooling system. exceed 1%. Suitable fluids are usually referred to by
By this means internal corrosion of water their alcoholic strength of 74 Over Proof (British
jackets, heat exchangers and radiators, etc., is System) or 198 Proof (American System).
greatly reduced.
Caution: Non-volatile anti-freeze fluids such
Every six months the cooling system should be as ethylene glycol (ethanediol) must

drained, flushed out with clean water and refilled not be used in the anti-freezer unit
with a new solution of water and corrosion inhibitor. of an air pressure system.
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Date: January, 1969

SECTION 6.

CONVERSION TABLES AND ABBREVIATIONS FOR UNITS

Conversion Tables

Weights and measures with approximate equivalents.

Length
1 inch =
25-4 millimetre 1 millimetre =
0-0394 inch

1 foot =
304-8 millimetre 1 metre =
3:28 feet

1 0-914 metre 1 metre =

1-094 yard
yard ==

1 mile =
1.609 kilometre 1 kilometre =
0-62 mile

Area

1 square inch 6-452 centimetre 1 square centimetre =

0-155 square inch
=
square

foot 929-03 centimetre 1 square metre =

10-764 square feet
1 square =
square
1 square 0-836 metre 1 square metre =
1-196 square yard
yard =
square
mile 2-59 kilometre 1 square kilometre =
0-386 square mile
1.square =
square

Volume

inch 16-387 cubic centimetre 1 cubic centimetre ==

0-061 cubic inch
1 cubic =

foot 0-0283 cubic metre 1 cubic metre =

31-315 cubic fooot
1 cubic =

0-7633 cubic metre 1 cubic metre =

1-308 cubic foot
1 cubic yard =

Capacity
1 0-568 litre 1 litre =
1-760 Imperial pint
Imperial pint =

1 U.S. 0-476 litre 1 litte =

2-10 U.S. pint
pint =

4-564 litre 1 litre =

0-22 Imperial gallon
1 Imperial gallon =

3.-80 litre 1 litre =

0-264 U.S. gallon
1 U.S. gallon =

Weight
28-35 1 gramme =
0-035 ounce
1 ounce =
gramme
453-6 1 kilogramme =
2-205 pound
1 pound =
gramme
50-8 1 tonne =
0-984 ton
1 hundredweight =
kilogramme
1 ton =
1-016 tonne

Torque
1 centimetre 0-87 pound inch
kilogramme
=

1 pound inch =
1-15 kilogramme centimetre

foot 0-138 kilogramme metre 1 kilogramme metre =

7-23 pound foot
1 pound =

Pressure

1 kilogramme per
=
14-22 pound
1 pound per square inch =
0-0703 kilogramme
centimetre square centimetre per square inch
per square
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Date: January, 1969

Abbreviations for Units

The following is a list of abbreviations for units used in Atkinson Vehicles Technical Publications. The list
is based as far as possible on International (ISO/R31) and British Standards (BS1991 Part 5).

Length Mass

metre gramme
millimetre kilogramme
centimetre cm tenne
kilometre km pound
inch in ton ton
foot ft
yard yd
mile mile Force

pound-force Ibf

Area kilogramme-force kgf

square centimetre
(similar for square metre, etc.) Torque
square inch
(similar for square foot, etc.) kilogramme-force metre kgf m

pound-force foot Ibf ft

Volume
Pressure
cubic centimetre
(similar for cubic metre, etc.) kilogramme-force per square
cubic inch centimetre kgf/cm?
(similar for cubic foot, etc.) kilogramme-force per square
metre kgf/m?
pound-force per square inch Ibf/in?
ton-force per square inch tonf/in
Capacity
litre litre
pint pint Power
gallon gal
horsepower hp
brake horsepower bhp
indicated horsepower ihp
Angle
degree : minute : second
radian
Temperature degree (value)
degree Celsius °C

Time (formerly Centigrade)

degree Fahrenheit °F
second degree Kelvin °K
minute min degree Rankine °R
hour

Electrical
Speed watt
revolution per minute rev/min watt -hour Wh
foot per second ft/s kilowatt kW
foot per minute ft/min kilowatt-hcur kWh
mile per hour mile/h volt
kilometre per hour km/h ampere
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January, 1969

Miscellaneous diameter dia.

direct current d.c.
revolution per mile rev/mile
freezing point f.p.
mile gallon
per mile/gal vehicle
gross weight g.V.W.
_ton-mile per gallon ton-mile/gal train weight
gross g.t.w.
ton-mile per gallon per hour ton-mile/gal/h
liquid liq.
pounds per brake horsepower
maximum max.
per hour Ib/bhp/h minimum min.
solution soln.
specific fuel consumption sp.fc.
other than Units
specific gravity sp.gr.
Abbreviations for words
specific heat sp.ht.
alternating current a.c. specific volume sp.vol.
atmospheric atm. temperature temp.
vacuum vac.
boiling point b.p.
brake mean effective pressure b.m.e.p. volume vol.
weight wt.
degree degree