Albion Reiver & Super Reiver C1962 Workshop & Spares List | PDF Download
This Albion Reiver & Super Reiver workshop manual and spares list is a 318-page PDF in two parts. The first is the Albion workshop service manual for the Reiver and Super Reiver six-wheel chassis. The second is the Albion Motors spares list for the RE29, with part numbers for the RE29T tipper and the RE29N and RE29L goods chassis. The chassis is a diesel, powered by a Leyland 6.54 litre six-cylinder engine.
It is written for owners and restorers of Albion lorries, home mechanics and professional technicians who need to service, repair or identify parts on these chassis.
Condition of the manual: This manual has come from a working environment, so some pages show dirty marks, stains or general wear from use. The complete manual is very readable, and the text, tables and illustrations remain clear throughout.
Models covered
Service manual: Albion RE.25A and RE.27A “Reiver”, and RE.29 and RE.31 “Super Reiver”, including the RE29T, RE29N and RE29L.
Spares list: Albion RE29 (Reiver), from chassis number 67000A, covering the RE29T, RE29N and RE29L in right- and left-hand drive. The list is dated 1962.
Part one: Workshop service manual
The manual is divided into lettered sections. Each section generally opens with a description of the unit, moves to running maintenance, and finishes with overhaul procedures.
General information (Section A)
- Treatment of new vehicles and attention after overhauls
- Smoke prevention
- General notes on maintenance, including hints on fitting: cleanliness, joints and gaskets, nut and bolt tightness, split pins, keys, taper fits, roller bearings and oil seals
- Spares and claims under guarantee
- Recommended fuels and lubricants
Specification, general data and routine maintenance (Section B)
- Full chassis description and dimensions for each model
- General data tables, including engine, fuel system, cooling, clutch, gearbox, axles, steering, brakes and electrical equipment
- Routine maintenance charts on a daily, weekly and longer-interval basis, with lubrication point charts for the RE.25A and RE.29
- Step-by-step engine removal and refitting. The engine and gearbox come out as a combined unit of roughly 14½ cwt
Engine (Section C)
This section is a cover page for the Leyland engine and refers the reader to a separate engine manual. Engine overhaul is not covered in this PDF.
Fuel system (Section E)
- Fuel tank removal, refitting and leak repair
- Fuel pipes and unions
- Primary filter servicing, including the Amal and C.A.V. types
Cooling system (Section H)
- Topping up, draining and flushing
- Frost precautions and anti-freeze
- Radiator removal and refitting
Exhaust system (Section J)
- Exhaust manifold, silencer and exhaust pipes
Clutch (Section K)
- Borg & Beck Type 14AS single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
- Clutch adjustment, removal, relining, servicing the cover assembly and refitting
- Fluid supply tank, replenishment and bleeding
- Master cylinder and external slave cylinder: removal, refitting, dismantling and overhaul
Main gearbox (Section L)
- Albion Type GB.241, five- or six-speed constant mesh
- Running maintenance and lubrication
- Selector casing and selector mechanism, gearbox removal, dismantling and reassembly
- Speedometer drive
- Low speed and high speed power take-off, with overhaul
Auxiliary (relay) gearbox (Section M)
- Albion Type GBA.19, fitted to twin-drive models
- Removal, dismantling and reassembly
- Differential lock control valve, warning light and switch
Propeller shafts and universal joints (Section N)
- Cardan shaft and extension shaft removal and refitting
- Universal joint dismantling and reassembly
- Torsion damper maintenance and overhaul, including the Holmes “Holset” damper
Rear axle (Section P)
- Albion double reduction twin drive axles, Types RA.554 to RA.600
- Rear axle and half shaft removal and refitting
- Rear hubs: dismantling, assembly and adjustment
- Bevel drive assembly: removal, dismantling and rebuild
- Relay drive shaft
Steering gear (Section Q)
- Burman Type F (heavy) recirculating ball steering gear
- Checking steering adjustment
- Steering damper and connecting rod
- Steering column removal, dismantling, inspection and reassembly
- Spindle bearing and rocker shaft adjustment
Front axle (Section R)
- Types FA.500 to FA.506
- Front axle removal and refitting
- Front hubs: bearing adjustment, dismantling and reassembly
- Stub axles and pivot pins, and steering lock angles
- Front axle and wheel alignment, camber and castor
- Axle body and track rod
Braking equipment (Section S)
- Air pressure equipment: air compressor, unloader valve, air reservoir, pressure gauge, low pressure warning buzzer and switch
- Air brake valve: testing, removal and overhaul
- Air brake chambers
- Footbrake and mechanical brake actuation
- Multi-pull handbrake and linkage
- Front and rear brake shoe assemblies, slack adjusters and relining
Electrical equipment and instruments (Section T)
- 24-volt system with positive earth return
- Battery, dynamo, control box and starter motor
- Instrument panel and fuse boxes
- Head lamps, side, tail and stop lamps, and the horn
- Optional fittings: fog lamps, trafficators and cab heater
Chassis frame (Section U)
- Checking alignment, and removing and refitting stay tubes
Suspension (Section V)
- Four-wheeler and six-wheeler suspensions
- Rocking beam and non-reactive rear suspension
- Road spring, shackle pin and eye bush service
- Shock absorbers
Wheels and tyres (Section W)
- Road wheel maintenance, removal and refitting
- Tyre pressures, tyre care and tyre removal and refitting
- Mechanical tyre pump
Cab (Section X)
- Cab removal and refitting
- Doors, door windows and winding mechanisms, windscreen glass, rear windows and quarter lights
- Front wings and apron assemblies, interior lamp and windscreen wipers
- Cab heater: installation, routine maintenance, flushing and replacing the radiator and motor
Key technical data included
- Leyland 6-cylinder direct injection diesel: 4.22 in bore, 4.75 in stroke, 16:1 compression ratio
- 125 bhp at 2,400 rpm and 300 lb ft torque at 1,600 rpm
- Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
- Tappet clearance 0.020 in, with valve timing figures
- Oil pressure figures and sump, gearbox, axle and cooling system capacities
- Gearbox ratios, rear axle ratios, brake lining dimensions and air pressure figures
- Battery, dynamo and electrical specifications
- Maximum gross vehicle weights, wheelbases and dimensions for each model
Part two: Spares list, Model RE29 (Reiver)
The spares list gives Albion basic part numbers and quantities per chassis. Each entry shows the chassis type it fits (RE29T, RE29N, RE29L) and the chassis number range where parts changed. It opens with instructions for ordering and an alphabetical index. Parts are grouped by assembly:
Notice: This manual is supplied as scanned from the copy we hold. We have not been able to verify the completeness of the spares list section, and some pages/sections may be missing. All other content is as described in this listing.
- Frames, cross members, stay tubes and spring brackets
- Front and rear springs, spring pins and shackles
- Front and rear axle units, wheels and relay gear case
- Clutch, gear case and gear change actuation
- Propeller shafts and centre bearing
- Steering gear and drag link
- Foot brake, hand brake, air pressure brake equipment and pipes
- Radiator, fuel tank and fuel pipes
- Exhaust pipes and silencer
- Cab fittings, mountings and seats
- Electrical equipment, lamps, instruments, switches and wiring
- Optional fittings: six-speed gearbox, auxiliary power take-off drives, front shock absorbers, bumper, cab heater and demister, spare wheel carrier
Who it is for
- Owners and restorers of Albion Reiver and Super Reiver lorries
- Home mechanics servicing their own vehicles
- Professional technicians and workshops handling vintage commercial vehicles
- Anyone who needs to identify a part and quote the correct Albion part number
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