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Amortlguadores hidreullcos 37Allneacien de Ias ruedas...... 37. Neumeticos.................... 37. Artlculaclones de Ias barras deBaterla.............,.......,.. 38. Alternador.................... 38. Motor de arranque............ 38. Iluminacien y fuslbles. Allneacien de Ios faros de IuzLuces........................ 39. Fusibles de proteccien de la Insta-Varlos........................... 43Transmlslen...................... 46. Frenos.................... I..... 46. Suspensiones.,.............. r... 47. Ruedas y neumeticos............ 47Carroceria....................... 49. Prestaciones 50. Pesos y carga.................. 50. Cuadro de abasteclmlentos...... 51. Presion de Ios neumeticos........ 51. Caracteristicas do Ios lubrIcantes.. 52 A. Modelo -128 A- y n?mero doB. Chapa de identiflcacionz mo-Llave para las puertas, el baul yCon cada unidad se entregan dosSi se extravia alguna de estas lla-Iizamiento Es conveniente, empero. observarLas pastillas y las cintas deRecordar, por ultimo, que el buenPalanca de comando de lasPalanca de comando de lasTablero de instrumentos. Comando de la bocina. Palanca de comando del lim-Cenicero. Difusores orientables de en-Perilla del acelerador dePerllla del cebador. Tapa de la sede para even-Bandeja portaobjetos bajo elPalanca de comando de laPalanca de comando de laPalanca del cambio de velo-Palanca del freno de mano. Pedal del acelerador. Encendedor de cigarrillos. Pedal de freno. Pedal de embrague. Conmutador a llave de en-Portafusibles de laBomba del lavaparabrisas. Palanca de comando de laSeiialador luminoso -rojo-Termemetro del sistema deReducir su regimen al minimoSeiialador luminoso —rojo— deCon motor en funcionamiento. Se?http://coumert.com/images/deif-gc-1f-operation-manual.xmlalador luminoso —rojo— deServicio de Atencien en GarantiaLa libreta contiene ademas dosA y B— que dan derecho a laEl costo de los lubricantes em-En beneficio del cliente se reco-Linicamente repuestos originalesFIAT existentes en el pais y enLa Organizacien FIAT esta siem-Las operaciones descritas en es-Autorizados se indican: sarvrao Bomba del Iavaparabrisas: paraIas lamparas del tablero y delI: proyectores apagados. II: luces bajas encendidas. III: luces altas encendidas. El parpadeo de las luces bajas sePalanca de comando de Ias lucesD: para girar a la derecha. S: para girar a la izquierda. Si el espejo se desengancha aOtros dos ceniceros estan coloca-Para destrabar la palanca. oprimirSi el motor se detiene. para po-Nota: Para facilitar el destrabadoCon el motor parado no deiarPara colocar la marcha atras opri-James se den bruscas aceleradasPuesta en marchaSi el motor este caliente, no haySi el motor estuviese muy calien-No se den repetidas aceleradasAccionar la manija oscilante. Apertura desde adentro. Delanteras: tirar de la manija A. Traseras: tirar de la manija D. conAl abrir una de las puertas delan-Trabado de las puertas. Desde afuera. Delanteras: ambas puertas tienenPara trabar Ias cerraduras des-Traseras: se puede preparar elDesde adentro -cierre de segu-Delanteras: oprimir la perllla BTraseras: oprimir la perilla C. Nota: No es conveniente lubricar. Ios tambores de las cerraduras: Las correderas sobre Ias que seCada anclaje consiste en una lini-. Los agujeros pueden estar obtu-Para aprender el manejo del sis-La palanca H -ver la figura deLa otra palanca. F, comanda laHechas estas aclaraciones, seVentilacien. Para ventilar el interior del auto-. Los difusores D pueden ser orien-Ademes. el aire externo tambienEl caudal de aire que sale por losLos ventiletes de las puertas sePara caldear el interior del auto-F. La maxima temperature se ob-Es ademes posible regular la tem-Jando la palanca H hasta obtener. Ia temperatura deseada.http://ninethreefox.com/?q=node/14478 En epocas no muy frias se puedeIa poslclon de la palanca F conCuatro resplraderos, sltuados enDesempa?arniento de los cristales. Para desempa?ar repidamente elIa palanca F. cerrar la tapa E yPara facilitar el desempa?amIen-Orientando convenientemente IosIas ventanlllas. para evitar su em-Precauciones en invierno. En caso de que el vehiculo debaNota: Si Ia calefaccien no funcio-El capot se mantiene en posicionPara cerrarlo no hace falta des-Al abrirse el capot se enciendeIas luces de posicion. La lempara 8 se enciende cuandoPara llegar al tapon D del tanqueIas operaciones de limpieza, deCada operacien este indicada enPara los lubricantes no especi-Cada 5.000 kmO aceite de motor. cada 10000 kmVer el cuadro de abaste-Dapesito do Iiquldo do frenos: controlar y resta-Noumeticos: controlar Ia presien. Cada 2.500 km o bien mensualmente. Bateria: controlar el nivel del electrolito. Cada 5.000 km. Correa dol alternador y la bomba do agua: com-. Bujias: limpiar y controlar la luz de electrodos. Juntas homocineticas: controlar los fuelles guar-Frenos delanteros: controlar el espesor de las. Articulaclonos de la direcciein: controlar los fuellesBrazos oscilantes delanteros: controlar los capucho-Lavaparabrisas: limpiar los surtidores y controlarCada 10.000 km. Filtro de aceite: sustltulr el flltro completo. Filtro do aire: lavar el prefiltro do nylon y sopletear. Carburador: limpiar Ios surtidores y el filtro y re-. Dlstrlbuidor do encendido: verificar la luz de pla-. Frenos traseros: controlar el espesor de lasNeumeticos: controlar el desgaste y efectuar laBateria: controlar terminales y bornos. Faros: controlar y eventualmente orientar,..(“). Ca?erias y silenciador do escape: controlar la fija-. Juntas. mangueras. conexiones y tapones: controlar. Cada 20.000 km. Filtro do aire: lavar el profiltro do nylon y sustitulrGrupos mooenicos lijados a lo carroceria: controlar. Cada 30.000 km. Correa del alternador y la bomba do agua: susti-.https://eurodente.com/images/881xp-manual.pdf Motor do arranque: limpiar el colector y controlarCorrea do dlstrlbucionz controlar y eventualmente. Cada 60.000 km. Altornador: limpiar los anillos colectores y controlarPay. Cada 500 km 0 bien semanaImen-Cada 5.000 km 0 bien por lo me-Filtro de aceite. Cada 10.000 km: —o sea cada dosAntes de colocar el nuevo filtroCada 10.000 km: —o bienCon el motor nuevo, este controlLibreta do Garantia. Para controlar la distri-Correa de distribucien. Cada 40.000 km: hacerAutorizado FIAT, Ia correa denta-De todos modos. no postergar laNota: Para cambiar la correa aflo-Colocada la nueva correa. ajustarCada 10.000 km: quitar las tuer-Separar el prefiltro do nylon yCada 20.000 km: realizar las mis-Regulacien ostaclonal. El filtro posee dos tomas do aire: La regulacion se efectua desmon-Carburador. Cada 10.000 km: hegaseCada 20.000 km: hegase efectuarPara regular el regimen minimoCada 20.000 km: hacer. SHIWJO efectuar, en un Taller. Autorizado FIAT, la limpieza y elCon el motor muy caliente, el ni-Cuando el nivel do liquido des-FIAT, donde disponen del liquidoPara descargar el agua desplazarF, peg. 19, abrir el grifo situa-Si fueran necesarlas. SBMGIO mas de dos reposicionesPara aumentar la tension proce-Cada 10.000 km: quitar Ia tapa yVerificar la luz do platinos —con-Si los platinos estuvieran suciosFlogulada la luz de platinos, regu-Cada 5.000 km: limpiar Ias bu-Iana del electrodo central y elPuesta a puntoEsta operaclen debe. SBMOD efectuarse toda vez queCada 10.000 km: controlar el ni-Cada 30.000 km: sustituir el acei-Juntas homocineticas. Cada 5.000 km: 0 bien cuando seSBMGO lar la lubricacien de lasJuego del embragueSBMOO controlar el juego —reco-Cada 5.000km para los frenosCuando se efect?e el rociado delTodas las demes operaciones deDepesitos de liquidoCada 500 km 0 bien semanalmen-Usese liqui-Purga de ca?erias. Debe efectuarse cada. SBMOO vez que se haya vaciadoFreno de mano. Cada 10.000 km: 0 bien. SBMOO cuando Ia carrera de laI2. Ciiindro de Irena trasero. I4. Zapata de freno trasero. IE. Tuerca de regulacien del freno deCada 5.000km: o bien cuandoIente —ver pag. 52—. Amortiguadores hidreulicos. Toda vez que se com-FIAT Jota 1 o equivalente —verAdemes, controlar el estado deAlineacien de las ruedasB debe ser de 4 a 8mm mayor que A. Convergoncia: Neumaticos. Cada 500 km 0 bien semanalmen-Cada 10.000 km: verificar el es-E debe ser de 17 a 21 mm mayor que F. Convergencia. H debe ser de 3 a 7mm mayor que G. Iito de cada elemento y. si esEn verano. comprobar y reponerCada 10.000 km: observar que losCada 30.000 km: lubricarT“) En zonas polvorientas reducir IosCada 10.000 km: es acon-Se tiene acceso a las lemparasEl montaje se efectua siguiendoPoner atencion en que la marcaB. Tornillo de regulacion horizon-C. Enchufe. D. Capuchon de goma. E. Resorte de fijacien de la lam-F. Lampara de doble filamento. B. Tornillos de fijacien del trans-Luces laterales de giro. Para desmontar la lempara, des-El zocalo de la lampara es a ba-Luces traseras de posicion, Perno y agujero de referenciaLempara con zocalo a bayo-A. Cuerpo con transparente. B. Lempara con zecalo a bayo-C. Portalempara —extraido— conD. Proteccien de goma del porta-Luces internas. A. Transparente portalempara. B. Lampara de montaje a presien. C. lnterruptor. D. Flejes de sujecion a presionLamparas del tableroDesenroscar el tornillo m. pag. A; los portalemparas tienen aco-Nueve fusibles de 8 ampere y unoAntes de sustituir un fusible fun-No esten protegldos por fusiblesA (8 ampere)D (8 ampere)F (8 ampere)Se?alador luminoso de luces de posi-Luz de posicion trasera derecha. Lempara izquierda de la luz de pa-Luz del baul. Lemparas de lluminaclon del tableroLuz de posicion delantera derecha. Luz de posicion trasera izquierda. Lempara derecha de la luz de patente. Luz del compartimiento del motor. Luz del encendedor de cigarrillos. Luces internas. Encendedor de cigarrillos. Bocinas y correspondiente rele. Motor del electroventilador del ra-Iina fibrosa: Controlar, adema's. lasVerificar tambien la perfecta her-Cada 20.000 km: hacerAutorizado FIAT, el ajuste deLavaparabrisas. Cada 5.000 km: controlar el nivelLa limpieza de los surtidores ySi el chorro de los surtidores es-Para desmontar una escobilla. Iuego de levantar el brazo. librarDotacion de herramientas. La bolsa de herramlentas estaModelo................. 128 A038. Nomero y posicion de losDiemetro y carrera de losCilindrada total.......... 1116 cm3. Relacion de compresion.. 8.8:1. Potencia mexima S. A.E.. 63 HPRegimen correspondiente..Admlslon. Escape. Luz de velvulas. Para puesta a punto...... 0.50 mm. Para funcion. Iadmision 0.30 mmToma de aire seleccionable para aireCarburador vertical Weber 32 ICEV o. Solex C 32 DISA con cebador a ma-Slstema de recirculacion de gases delDiametro del calibrador de aire principal........................ 1.50. Diametro del calibrador de aire del minimo................,..... 1.60. Diametro del surtidor de la bomba de aceleracion................ 0.40. Distancia entre el flotador y la tapa.Distancia del nivel de nafta al plano de apoyo de la tapa........ —Depuracion del aceite mediante filtro doPresion normal de lubricacion: Termostato en el conducto de salida delV, entllador de cuatro paletas.Avance autometico del dis-. Luz de platinos.......... 0.37-0.43 mm. Champion N 9 Y. Bujias........ Marelli C W 240 LP. Bosch W 200 T 30Recorrido muerto del pedal de embra-Relaciones de los engranajes del cambio: Par de reduccion final y diferencial Incor-Relacion de reducclon del par de engra-Transmision del movimiento a las ruedasFrenos. t.asaros de campana. con zapa-Freno de mano comandado por palancaElastico transversal de dos hojas conBarras de comando independientes y si-Nomero de vueltas del vo-Convergencia de las ruedasConvergencia de las ruedasAutolimitacion de la corriente mexima. Rogulador automatico de tension. El alternador carga la bateria aun cuandoAcople directo mediante electroiman yLuces altas y bajas. Luces delanteras de giro y de posicion. Luces traseras de giro '. Luces de patente. Luces del compartimiento del motor. Luces internas. Luces laterales de giro. Luz del haul. Luz del encendedor de cigarrillos. Luces del tablero de instrumentos. Se?aladores Iuminosos: TlpoPotenciaVolumen del baCIl: 370 dm3Puortas delanteras con traba interna doCapot abisagrado adelanto. Fiueda do auxilio alejada on ei compar-Tomas de aire ubicadas debajo y haciaToma do aire para ei calefactor sobreTablero do instrumentos de materialAlfombra del piso do goma. Baol con tapa provista do cerradura deParasolos orientables lncluso lateral-Paragolpos con defenses y con u?asTapa del tanque do combustible conPeso ma’ximo remolcable 680 kg. Peso total a plena carga 1.230 kg Radiador. motor. tanque do ex-Nafta NO min. 92 (RM)Caja do cambio do velocidadesJuntas homoclneticas —cada. Sistema hidreulice do frenos.. 0.315 0.315 Liquldo de frenos para servicioLa cantidadAceite ZC90 Agalte S. A.E. 90 —no EP— con aditivos antldesgaste. Grasa Jota1 Grasa a base de lltlo. Grasa MRM2 - Grasa a base da lltlo, con bisulfuro de mollbdeno. Aceite S. A.l. Aoelte especial para amortlguadores hidreulicos. Saihiador luminoso de luces de glro. Hrqr? “I m?aras e Ilumlnaclen del tablero. M, T ?ble. Luces traseras de giro. Luces de patente. W. manoDswmmNow customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. During the mid-1960s, Fiat set about designing a new car to compete with the latter. The BMC design of Alec Issigonis had the transmission and engine sharing a single oil sump — despite disparate lubricating requirements — and located the engine's radiator at the side of the engine, away from the flow of fresh air and drawing heated rather than cool air over the engine.By using the Primula as a test-bed, Fiat was able to sufficiently resolve the layout's disadvantages, including uneven side-to-side power transmission, uneven tire wear and potential torque steer, the tendency for the power of the engine alone to steer the car under heavy acceleration.Also in 1971, the Sport Coupe, an all-new coupe body on a shortened 128 platform, was unveiled at the Turin Show. On launch it was available with both existing 128 engines.In 1975 the 128 3P (3-door) Berlinetta replaced the Sport Coupe. In 1976, the range received new bumpers, rectangular headlights, tail lights and dashboard as well as modifications to the engines.The two were closely matched on fuel economy, where both were outrun by the Ford Escort 1300 Super also included in the comparison, here in its four-door version. The Fiat's ?876 manufacturer's recommended price was not too far above the Morris 1300's ?830 and the Escort's ?838. The testers commended the Fiat's interior space and excellent performance. The market leader in this sector at the time was British Leyland's 1100 and 1300 range. Sales of imported cars in the UK were in the first stages of a sharp rise in their market share at the beginning of the 1970s, with Fiat and likes of Datsun, Renault and Volkswagen being particularly successful.This car is equipped with the factory-option alloy wheels. At the front there was a black radiator grille, carrying the round Fiat emblem typical of the marque's sports cars; split bumpers joined by a tubular steel bar; and halogen headlamps and bumper-mounted auxiliary lamps. The interior was upholstered in black leatherette, and the dashboard housed upgraded instrumentation: a tachometer was standard equipment, and water temperature and oil pressure gauges took the place of the ashtray, relocated to the centre console.The 128 3P used the existing design back to the B-pillar, with some detail modifications to the grille and headlights. Inside it gained a leatherette-wrapped steering wheels, perforated leatherette upholstery, extended four-gauge instrumentation, loop pile carpeting and black headlining.As one of the Serbian automaker's most affordable models, production ended in November 2008.In 1983 the car received a facelift with new headlamps, tail lamps and front grille, which was marketed as the Super Europa.It was available with a 1200 or a 1,430 cc Fiat 124 engine and was later replaced by the 3P Berlinetta model (31,893 copies).Archived from the original on 2014-04-08. It’s the recipe for technical orthodoxy that has since been adopted by the entire industry. XI (48): 41. 26 November 1971. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.The process differs from a diesel engine in the method of mixing the fuel and air, and in using spark plugs to initiate the combustion process. In a diesel engine, only air is compressed (and therefore heated), and the fuel is injected into very hot air at the end of the compression stroke, and self-ignites.Because of the difference in burn rates between the two different fuels, petrol engines are mechanically designed with different timing than diesels, so to auto-ignite a petrol engine causes the expansion of gas inside the cylinder to reach its greatest point before the cylinder has reached the top dead center (TDC) position. Spark plugs are typically set statically or at idle at a minimum of 10 degrees or so of crankshaft rotation before the piston reaches TDC, but at much higher values at higher engine speeds to allow time for the fuel-air charge to substantially complete combustion before too much expansion has occurred - gas expansion occurring with the piston moving down in the power stroke. Higher octane petrol burns slower, therefore it has a lower propensity to auto-ignite and its rate of expansion is lower. Thus, engines designed to run high-octane fuel exclusively can achieve higher compression ratios (CRs).However, the lower compression ratios of petrol engines give petrol engines lower efficiency than diesel engines.For details of working cycles see:Flat 6s are still used in many modern Porsches, as well as Subarus. Many flat engines are air-cooled. Less common, but notable in vehicles designed for high speeds is the W formation, similar to having 2 V engines side by side. Alternatives include rotary and radial engines the latter typically have 7 or 9 cylinders in a single ring, or 10 or 14 cylinders in two rings.The coolant was formerly water, but is now usually a mixture of water and either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. These mixtures have lower freezing points and higher boiling points than pure water and also prevent corrosion, with modern antifreezes also containing lubricants and other additives to protect water pump seals and bearings. The cooling system is usually slightly pressurized to further raise the boiling point of the coolant.In modern car engines the ignition timing is managed by an electronic Engine Control Unit.For accuracy, it is important to understand what is meant by usable and complete. For example, for a car engine, apart from friction and thermodynamic losses inside the engine, power is absorbed by the water pump, alternator, and radiator fan, thus reducing the power available at the flywheel to move the car along. Power is also absorbed by the power steering pump and air conditioner's compressor (if fitted), but these are not installed during a power output test or calculation. Power output varies slightly according to the energy value of the fuel, the ambient air temperature and humidity, and the altitude. Marine engines, as supplied, usually have no radiator fan, and often no alternator. In such cases the quoted power rating does not allow for losses in the radiator fan and alternator. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in the US, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in Europe, publish standards on exact procedures, and how to apply corrections for non-standard conditions such as altitude above sea level.By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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Spread a 3-inch layer of compost (or combination of potting soil and topsoil) on the newspaper and wait. It'll take about four months for the compost and paper to decompose. But by spring, you’ll have a bed ready to plant with no grass or weeds and plenty of rich soil. The same holds true for other plants. Residential soil always needs a boost, especially in new construction where the topsoil may have been stripped away. Your soil could be excessively wet, poor and infertile, or too acidic or alkaline. The solution is usually simple: Add organic matter. Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost, decayed leaves, dry grass clippings, or old manure to the soil when you dig or till a new bed. If you decide not to dig or are working with an established bed, leave the organic matter on the surface where it will eventually rot into humus (organic material). Earthworms will do most of the work of mixing humus in with the subsoil. They'll lead you through the procedure: How much soil to send from which parts of the garden and the best time to obtain samples. Expect a two-week wait for the findings, which will tell you what your soil lacks and how to amend it. There are two methods: Tilling and digging. This is a good method when you need to incorporate large amounts of amendments. However, it can also disturb microorganisms and earthworms. So it’s better to do too little than too much. Excessive tilling and working soil when it’s too wet or dry damages soil structure and plant roots. Dig only when the soil is moist enough to form a loose ball in your fist but dry enough to fall apart when you drop it. Use a sharp spade or spading fork to gently turn the top 8 to 12 inches of soil, mixing in the organic matter from Step 4 at the same time. (Walking on prepared beds compacts the soil, so lay down boards temporarily to evenly distribute your weight.) Either method works as long as you choose plants adapted to your climate, soil, and sunlight. You can even surf the Internet for plants to purchase. Here are a few easy-to-grow plants for beginners: Tomatoes and most annual flowers, on the other hand, prefer warm temperatures, so don't plant them until the danger of frost has passed in your area. Midspring and midautumn are good times to plant perennials. Be sure to read the seed packet for information about planting time, depth, and spacing. If you're an adventurous beginner, get a head start on the growing season by sowing seeds indoors a few weeks before the last frost date. There are containers or flats designed especially for seedlings and seed-starting soil mixes available at garden centers. Follow seed packet instructions and place the containers on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights if you don't have window space. Be sure to keep the seeds and seedlings moist but not wet, or they may rot. Dig holes in your prepared bed based on tag instructions. Remove plants from the container by pushing up from the bottom. If the roots have grown into a big ball (known as being root-bound ), use a fork or your fingers to untangle some outer roots before setting it into the hole. Pat soil into place around the roots, then soak the soil with water. Taper off as the plants get larger. Transplants also need frequent watering (every other day or so) until their roots become established. After that, how often you need to water depends on your soil, humidity, and rainfall, though once a week is a good place to start. Clay soil dries out more slowly than sandy soil, so you won't need to water it as often. Sunny, windy conditions dry out soil more quickly than cool, cloudy weather. Still not sure? Feel the soil 3 to 4 inches below the surface. If it feels dry, it’s time to water. Water slowly and deeply, so the water soaks in instead of running off. To minimize evaporation, water in the early morning. You won’t have to water as often, and by preventing sunlight from hitting the soil, you’ll prevent weed seeds from germinating. Choose from a wide variety of mulches, each with its own benefits, including shredded bark, straw, and river rock. If you use an organic mulch, such as bark, compost, or cocoa bean shells (which smell good, by the way), it will nourish the soil as it decomposes. For a vegetable garden or bed of annuals, choose a mulch that decomposes in a few months. For perennials, use a longer-lasting mulch such as bark chips. Help it reach its full potential by keeping up with garden chores. Water the plants. Pull weeds before they get big. Get rid of dead, dying, and diseased vegetation. Banish destructive insects by picking them off the plant and dropping them into a bucket of sudsy water (such as tomato hornworms), hosing them off, or spraying on an insecticidal soap purchased at a garden center. Support tall plants (such as tomatoes) with a trellis, stake, or a tepee. Also, harvest vegetables as soon as they’re ready. And remember to stop and smell the.Then again, some vegetables (including tomatoes and corn) are heavy feeders and may need a quick-release fertilizer every three to four weeks. Ask an expert at the garden center for help and always follow package directions carefully. The plants develop quickly, and they respond generously to consistently good care.