Vauxhall Light Six Models DY and DX 1935-1938 Service Repair Manual | PDF Download

This Vauxhall service manual was written for owners and technicians who worked on these cars when they were new. It runs through the engine, clutch, gearbox, rear axle, suspension, steering, brakes, electrics and body in 14 chapters, complete with technical specifications.

Models covered

• Vauxhall 12/6, 12 hp Model DY: six-cylinder, 1531cc engine
• Vauxhall 14/6, 14 hp Model DX: six-cylinder, 1781cc engine
• Standard and De-Luxe saloons, the Touring Saloon and the coupe bodies built by Vauxhall for these chassis

Engines

• 12 hp (DY): 1531cc
• 14 hp (DX): 1781cc

Transmission

• Four-speed gearbox

Specs and data included

• Valve clearance (tappet)
• Spark plug type and gap
• Contact breaker points gap
• Firing order
• Piston ring gap
• Engine oil capacity
• Cooling system capacity
• Petrol tank capacity
• Tyre size and pressures
• Front wheel alignment: castor and toe-in
• Gearbox ratios
• Battery capacity

What’s included

• Specifications and torque and brake horsepower curves for both engines
• Engine removal, stripping, inspection and reassembly
• Cylinder head removal and decarbonising, valve grinding, guides, springs and clearances
• Pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, timing chain and camshaft
• Lubrication: oil pump, oil filter, strainer and sump
• Zenith downdraught carburettor, petrol pump and induction system
• Distributor, dynamo, starter, lighting and wiring
• Clutch overhaul and adjustment for both types of release lever
• Gearbox stripping and rebuilding
• Rear axle: differential, axle shafts, bearings and the spiral drive gear
• Independent front suspension, with the coil spring and shock absorber units, and checking the axle beam
• Steering gear adjustment, for the first type and the later Burman box
• Brake adjustment and relining
• Rear springs, shackles and shock absorbers
• Body: door and seat removal, windscreen wipers (mechanical and electrical), bonnet and running boards
• Maintenance schedule, special tools list and dimensional drawings