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Here is a revisit of a Peugeot 404 Instruction book (UK edition!) which
came with each 404. I've started this section from queries of other 404
owners and it will fill out over time. Note the right-hand drive and 'strange'
(non-metric) measurement units.
Main Characteristics
Note : All units here are given as in the 'UK' document, for 'historical'
or 'hysterical' value.
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General
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Taxable horsepower (in France)
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9 HP.
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Weight, unladen (approx)
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20 cwt
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| Maxi permissible weight, fully laden |
31 cwt
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Max. load on roof rack
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1 cwt evenly distributed
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Hauling capacity
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17 cwt at 50 mph
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Engine
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Number of cylinders
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4
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Lay-out
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in line
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| Bore |
84 mm.
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Piston stroke
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73 mm.
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Cubic capacity
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1618 cc
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Compression ratio
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7.4/1
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Cylinders
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wet removable liners
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| Cylinder head |
hemispheric, Alpax (cold)
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Crankshaft
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forged steel
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Timing
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chain controlled
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Capacity of Various Units
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| Cooling water |
1 1/2 gall.
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| Petrol tank |
11 gall.
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| Engine sump |
7 pints
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| Gearbox |
2 1/4 pints
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| Rear axle |
2 1/2 pints
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| Hydraulic reservoir and brake lines |
1.15 pint
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Use of Car
Fuses
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"Four fuses are mounted on a plate ... Each fuse will protect
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1-Front and rear lights (18 amp. fuse, brass).
2-Parking lights, roof light and horns (18 amp. fuse, brass).
3-Direction inidcator and stoplights (10 amp. fuse, cadmium plated).
4-Heating system and windscreen wiper (18 amp. fuse, brass).
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Rear Seat
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"The rear seat ... is fitted with a centre armrest incorporating
a large built-in ashtray..."
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Sleeping Berth Arrangement
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"Both front seats are readily converted into sleeping berths.
Proceed as follows :
- depress stop ring (2)
- push seat adjusting lever (1) aft and move seat to its fill forward
position,
- pull lever (3) and tilt seat back until it reaches a horizontal
position.... "
Have fun !
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"To bring the seat back to their normal driving position,
pull lever 3."
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... skip ...
Lubrication and Maintenance
Engine - Every 300 Miles
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Check oil level
"Sump capacity 7 pints - Top up if necessary
Between drainings it is normal to top up the oil level which is
a normal maintenance operation..."
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Breaking system fluid tank - Every
300 miles
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Check fluid level
"Watch the level in the transparent reservoir at frequent
intervals.
Any significant lose in the reservoir with (sic) indicate
a leak within the braking system.
This must be traced immediately."
I guess the translator was sleepy ...
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Clutch Thrust Bearing - Every
2,000 miles
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Lubricate with oil can
"Introduce 1 cc of ESSSO MOTOROIL into the nipple
In determined cases of unusually severe operations ...the lubrication
periodicity may be reduced to weekly intervals"
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Engine - Every 2,000 Miles
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Drain and Refill
Sump Capacity : 7 pints
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Clean Oil filter
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"Unscrew the blind nut to remove the filter shell ... Do not
forget to change the filter gasket at the time of reassembly."
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Water pump and Distributor
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Lubricate with a few drops of ENGINE OIL
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Gear Box
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"Check oil level and top up. If oil drips on the floor, have
the engine sump immediately checked for proper sealing."
ESSO EXTRA MOTOR OIL
20 W/30/40
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Rear Axle
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"Check oil level and top up. If oil drips on the floor, have
the rear axle immediately checked for proper sealing."
ESSO GEAR OIL VT,
or, if unavailable,
ESSO GEAR OIL GP 90
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Lubricate Under Pressure
Every 2000 Miles - Lubricate
Lubricate with ESSO HANDY OIL
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Bonnet lock
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Roof slides
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Bonnet Catch Mechanism
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Bonnet opening scissors
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Door hinges and Door stops
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Seat slides and Hinge Fittings
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Door Handle Push Knobs and
Door Locking Ratchets and straple
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Car Handling
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Speed Shift (or Speed Lever)
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"All four foward gears are synchromesh so that even the bottom
gear can be easily engaged without waiting for the car to be at
a standstill" ...
"When changing from first to second or back from fourth to
third it is unnecessary to grip the lever : merely move it with
the palm of the hand."
Below in an image of the lever postioning for left and right hand
drives.
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