Guest jamesk Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Hi, I am looking for a repair manual for a 1909 maxwell runaboutI am looking for a local older retired auto maniac that lives in town here in Sutton's bay Michigan.He has a 1909 maxwell he bought from from museum awhile back and need a repair manual for it. He is looking for what "light oil" meant back in 1909 and info on timing etc. Thanks James Edited September 8, 2015 by jamesk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "older retired auto maniac " We can all identify with that! Sorry, couldn't help myself. Wish you all the best in obtaining a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMc Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RDB Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I would love to buy a repair manual for a 1909 Maxwell Runabout. I am trying to sort out some clutch/transmission issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richentee Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I do not believe any such thing (repair manual) exists...at least I have never seen one. You are really on you own (or using help from others more experienced) here. As far as items like "light oil" are concerned, in reality almost any motor oil today (30 wt, 10-30, 10-40, etc.) is likely to be of better quality than any oil from 1909. As these runabouts are total loss oil systems, I wouldn't spend any money on quality oils, they don't recirculate in the motor, they just burn or drip away. Heavy oils were for gears. As I remember, oil is added to greased joints (the universals and the differential) as the cars were operated to keep everything soft there. Critical to keep lubricated is the large pinion bearing at the front of the differential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinmantoo Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) If you are still looking for the fellow in Suttons Bay MI, I know the person.I also have lots of info on early Maxwells.Contact me directly Edited February 6, 2016 by tinmantoo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMc Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 This is about as close as you will get to a repair manual, you can download a copy.http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Maxwell/1909_Maxwell/1909_Maxwell_Instruction_Book/dirindex.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn of northport Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I know who you are talking about e mail me I will get info--edison-a@web tv.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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