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ESSEX CHALLENGER MODEL (1929) SERIAL NUMBERS 928658 ‘UP PRODUCTION STARTED JANUARY 1, 1929 AUTO-LITE GENERATING, STARTING SYSTEM AUTO-LITE IGNITION BATTERY:—Exide, Type 8-XI-13-IG, 6 ‘volt. The negative (—) terminal is grounded. Starting capacity (20 minute rate) is 98 amperes for 20 minutes, Lighting capacity (5 ampere rate) is 5 amperes for 17 hours, Battery. is Cas (ay) mounted under the left front seat. PU Ay,. RYE IGNITION:—Coil Model IG-4065. Coil is mounted on the cylinder head at the front of the engine. Ignition current is 1.5-3 amperes at 6 volts with engine running and 3.4-5 amperes at 6 volts with engine stopped. Distributor Model IGB-4022. Breaker contacts separate .020-.024 inch. Set . DISTRIBUTOR i contact gap by loosening lock nut on

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ALLEN MODEL 43 (1920) AUTO-LITE GENERATING, STARTING AND LIGHTING SYSTEM CONNECTICUT IGNITION BATTERY.—U, S. L., Type HDN-311X, 6 volt, 80 ampere-hour. The negative (—) terminal is grounded, IGNITION.—Breaker contacts separate .020 inch. When the condition of the contacts affects the ignition, renew the inner breaker mechanism. For temporary service, resurface contacts with fine emery cloth. OILING.—Refill the cup under the breaker head with pure vaseline and turn down every month. If the car is driven more than 1000 miles in a month, this must be done every 1000 miles. Do not put grease or oil in the cup. TIMING.—Breaker contacts begin to separate when the piston entering power stroke is on top dead center, spark control lever and breaker assembly