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possibility of vapor lock by keeping cool fuel from
the tank constantly circulating through the fuel
pump.

Fuel
pump pressure at carburetor (inlet) on Daunt­
less
V6-225
engine
should be 3% lbs.
[0,264
kgm-cm2] minimum at idle with the vapor return
hose

squeezed off. With the vapor return
hose
open
pump pressure should be 2j^ lbs. [0,176 kg-cm2]
minimum.

The
Dauntless V-6
engine
is equipped with a sealed

unit,
non-repairable, single-action fuel pump (Fig.

E-33).

Note:
All Dauntless V-6
engines
are equipped with

a
throw-away can-type gasoline filter installed in
the fuel line
between
the fuel pump and the
car­
buretor.
This
unit must be replaced every
12,000
miles
[19.200
km.] of vehicle operation.

E-68.
Fuel
Pump Removal

To
remove the fuel pump from the Dauntless V-6
engine, disconnect the fuel inlet, fuel
outlet
and fuel return lines from the pump. Remove the two
fuel pump body attaching cap screws and lock

washers.
Pull
the fuel filter bracket free and remove the pump and gasket. Discard pump and gasket.
Install
new pump in reverse procedure of removal.

E-69.
AIR
CLEANER

Servicing
of the air cleaner is properly taken care of as part of the periodic lubrication and servicing of the vehicle. For this reason, air cleaner servicing
information is given in the Lubrication Section.

Refer
to and follow the instructions given there.

E-70. ACCELERATOR LINKAGE
The
accelerator linkage is properly adjusted when
the vehicle leaves the factory. However, in time
components parts
will
become
worn and require re­
adjustment to maintain a smooth even control of
engine
speed. On Models equipped with F4
engines

the adjustment is made at the adjusting block,

Fig.
E-34. Loosen the lock nuts, and adjust the length of the accelerator rod so that when the
car­

buretor throttle valve is wide open the accelerator
treadle
will
just strike the toe board. After correct
adjustment is made tighten both lock nuts firmly.
To
adjust the accelerator linkage on V6
engines

loosen
the lock nuts securing the accelerator rod
housing to its securing bracket and adjust the length
of the accelerator rod so that when the carburetor throttle valve is wide open the accelerator treadle

will
just strike the toe board. After correct adjust­
ment is made, tighten lock nut firmly, see Fig. E-35 for Dauntless V-6 engine.

E-71. FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL LINES
The
following paragraphs (E-70 through E-73) describe the removal, installation and services to
be performed when replacing the fuel tank or
servicing
the fuel system.

FIG.
E-34—ACCELERATOR LINKAGE,
F4
ENGINE
1—
Grommet

2— Nut and Lockwasher

3—
Throttle
Control
4—
Choke
Control 5—
Treadle
Rod Seal
6—
Accelerator
Treadle
7—
Treadle
Hinge Pin
8—
Treadle
Hinge 9— Nut and Lockwasher
10—
Screw

11—
Accelerator
Rod
12— Nut
13—
Adjusting
Block
14—
Retracting
Spring
15—
Cotter
Pin
16—
Lower
Beilcrank
17—
Washer

18—
Beilcrank
Link
Rod
19—
Bracket

20—
Throttle
Wire
Stop
21—
Beilcrank
Spring
22—
Rod

23—
Upper
Beilcrank
24—
Wesher
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E
portant that
these
lines are not accidentally re­
versed.

When
installing the fuel tank on late model vehicles, position the tank
between
the frame
rail

to allow space to connect the fuel line(s), vent
hose

and
sending unit wire. After connecting
these
items, align and secure tank to frame brackets.
Position filler
hose
on tank filler neck and tighten
hose
clamp.
Fill
tank with fuel and check for leaks.

When
installing the fuel tank on early model vehicles, reverse the order of removal as given in

Par.
E-73.

E-75.
Fuel
Tank
Cap

A
surge pressure type fuel tank filler cap is used on

all
models.
This
is necessary to prevent fuel leakage
from
the cap vent opening when the vehicle is on a
side slope. Two spring loaded relief valves which
open when venting is required are built into the
cap.
Should the pressure valve
fail
to open, pressure
in
the tank may force fuel by the carburetor inlet
valve causing flooding.
Failure
of the vacuum valve may prevent flow of fuel to the carburetor. Should
the valves
fail
to vent install a new cap.

Note:
Vehicles having a
Fuel
Evaporative
Emis­

sion System are equipped with a non-vent sealed gas cap. The sealed cap is designed to allow no
vapors to discharge to the atmosphere. No other type of cap is to be used on vehicles having this
type system.

E-76.
Fuel
Gauge Float Unit

The
fuel tank
gauge
float unit is mounted in the top
of the fuel tank and consists of a housing enclosing
a
rheostat that is actuated by the float arm, and a
float
which
moves
with the fuel level in the tank.
On
V-6 and current production F4
engine
equipped vehicles, the fuel
outlet
pipe is integral with the
float
unit.
The fuel
outlet
pipe has a mesh filter on the inner end.

Note:
Under no circumstances should a fuel tank

gauge
be installed without a mesh filter element.

The
filter,
outlet
pipe, and float unit are locked as

an
assembly to the top of the fuel tank. To remove,

turn
the lock plate that secures the float unit
assembly.

E-77.
Fuel
Lines

Check
lines and connections occasionally for leaks,
and
for severe kinks that might restrict the flow of
fuel. If an excessive amount of
dirt
is found in the
carburetor
or fuel pump, the fuel tank should be
drained
and the fuel lines blown out with com­
pressed air.

All
rubber fuel lines and their respective clamps should be checked occasionally to be certain they
are
correctly positioned and not leaking. 133

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FUEL
SYSTEM E-79.
FUEL
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
(Continued)

MODEL
EARLY
MODEL
HURRICANE
F4
EARLY
MODEL
DAUNTLESS
V-6

AIR CLEANER:
Type
Oil
Bath

Oil
Bath

FUEL
TANK: 10H
gal. [39,75 ltr.]
10lA
gal. [39,75 ltr.]

Location
Under
Driver's Seat

Under
Driver's Seat

FUEL
PUMP:
AC
or
Carter
A.C.

Model
5594032
21955

6440515

Type..
Diaphragm,
serviceable unit
Disposable unit

FUEL
FILTER:
Tank
unit only
Left
side of engine, plus tank unit

MODEL
LATE
MODEL
HURRICANE
F4
LATE
MODEL
DAUNTLESS
V-6

AIR CLEANER:
Type...
Oil
Bath

Dry
Type

FUEL
TANK:
Capacity
16 gal. [60,57 ltr.]
16 gal. [60,57 ltr.]
Between frame
rails,
rear
of vehicle Between frame
rails,
rear
of vehicle

FUEL
PUMP:
Make.
Carter

A.C.

Model.
. 4574-S

6440515

Type
Diaphragm,
serviceable unit
Disposable unit

FUEL
FILTER:
Left
side of engine, plus tank unit
Left
side of engine, plus tank unit 136

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F2

14043

FIG.
F2-6—REPLACING VACUUM MOTOR ASSEMBLY

A—Drill
VW
Hole
B—Sensor
Unit
Replacement Position
1—
Motor
3—Sensor
Unit

2—
Spot
Welds
4—Retaining
Strap
•e.
Drill
a
%j
inch [2,78 mm.] hole in snorkel tube

at
point
"A"
as shown in Fig.
F2-6.
f.
Use the motor strap retainer and the
sheet
metal

screw
provided in the motor replacement kit to secure the retainer and motor to the snorkel tube.
g. Make sure the screw
does
not interfere with the
operation of the damper assembly. Shorten screw
if
required.

F2-9.
Replacement
of Air
Cleaner Sensor

a.
Remove two sensor retaining clips by
prying.
See

Fig.
F2-7.

b.
Pull
vacuum
hoses
from sensor.

c.
Note
carefully the installed position of the sensor so that you can install new sensor in same position.

Then
remove sensor.

d.
Install
sensor and gasket assembly in air cleaner

m
same position as noted in
step
c.
This
is to eliminate the possibility of interference with the air

filter
element.
e.
Install
sensor retaining
clip,
meanwhile support­
ing
sensor at B around the outside rim to prevent 14042

FIG.
F2-7—REPLACING SENSOR ASSEMBLY

1—Sensor
Retaining
Clip
damage to the temperature sensing spring. See

Fig.
F2-7.

f.
Reinstall
vacuum hoses.

F2-10.
AIR
PUMP
The
air injection pump is a positive displacement
vane type which is permanently lubricated and
requires
no periodic maintenance.

The
pump contains an integral relief valve which
controls the
air
supplied to the
engine
exhaust ports

during
high speed operation to limit maximum exhaust system temperatures.

F2-11.
AIR
FILTER
The
air injection system draws clean air from the
carburetor
air filter through an inlet hose, into the

air
pump and from the pump through two
outlets
(one for each cylinder head).

F2-12.
AIR
DELIVERY MANIFOLD

The
air delivery manifolds constructed of cold
rolled
steel with a zinc plating, distribute the air

from
the pump to each of the air delivery tubes in

a
uniform manner.

Two
check valves are included to prevent the
reverse
flow of exhaust
gases
to the pump should
the pump drive
fail.
This
reverse flow would dam­
age the air pump and connecting hose.

F2-13.
AIR
INJECTION TUBES
The
air injection tubes of stainless steel are in­ serted into machined
bosses
of the cylinder head.

The
tubes project into the exhaust ports directing
air
into the vicinity of the exhaust valve stem.

F2-14.
ANTI-BACKFIRE VALVE
The
anti-backfire valve is used to provide a "gulp" of air into the
engine
induction system during
rapid

throttle opening and subsequent closure.
During
rapid
throttle closure, the valve
opens
for approxi­
mately one (1) second and bleeds air into the
intake
manifold through a fitting in the carburetor.

Its
function is to bleed an adequate amount of

air
below the carburetor throttle plate to compen­ sate for the
overrich
fuel mixture normally inducted
into the combustion chamber during
rapid
throttle

closure.

Filtered
air from the pump is provided to the
anti-backfire
valve by means of a connecting hose.

An
exhaust system backfire
will
result if the valve

fails
to function properly.

F2-15.
ENGINE COMPONENTS
The
following item varies in design or specifications

from
those
on vehicles not equipped with the Ex­

haust
Emission
Control
System.

F2-16.
Carburetor

Check
carburetor number for proper application. Specifications are listed in this section.

Proper
carburetor idle mixture adjustment is im­ perative for
best
exhaust emission control.

The
idle adjustment should be made with the en­
gine
at normal operating temperature, lights and accessories off and the air cleaner in place.
Adjust
155

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ELECTRICAL
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11474

FIG.
H-3—WIRING
DIAGRAM—MODELS
CJ-5, CJ-6, DJ-5 AND DJ-6—F4
ENGINE
(Model CJ-5 after Serial No.
49248,
Model CJ-6 after Serial No.
12577)

1—
Left
Headlamp
B—Turn
Signal Indicator 17—Directional Signal Switch
2—
Left
Parking and Directional Lamp C—Instrument Lights 18—Light Switch
3— Right Parking and Directional Lamp
D—Oil
Pressure Indicator
19—Stop
Light Switch
4— Right Headlamp E—Charging Indicator 20—Foot Dimmer Switch
5— Battery Ground Cable F—Temperature Gauge 21—Directional Signal Flasher
6— Generator
G—Fuel
Gauge 22—Fuse 7— Distributor H—Instrument Voltage Regulator
23—Solenoid
Switch
8— Ignition
Coil
12—Right
Tail
and
Stop
Lamp 24—Temperature Sending Unit
9— Starting Motor 13—Left
Tail
and
Stop
Lamp 25—Oil Pressure Signal Switch
10— Voltage Regulator 14—Fuel Gauge
Tank
Unit 26—Horn
11— Instrument Cluster 15—Ignition and Starter Switch 27—Junction Block
A—Upper
Beam Indicator 16—Horn Button
whereas the Dauntless V-6
engine
Delco starter
ignition
switch. If trouble
develops
in this switch, drive is of the clutch
type.
it must be replaced.
The
ignition
switch
serves
both
to
energize
the

The
starter circuit is
opened
when the
ignition
key
ignition
system
and
also
to
engage
the starter
sole-

is allowed to return to the "Ignition On"
position.
miod switch. With the key in the vertical
position,
No repairs or adjustments can be
made
to the the electrical
system
is off. This is the
only
position
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H

12955

FIG.
H-8—PRESTOLITE
DISTRIBUTOR—DAUNTLESS V-6 ENGINE 1—
Cap
2—
Rotor

3—
Lubricating
Wick

4—
Snap
Ring
5—
Condenser

6—
Contact
Set 7—
Breaker
Plate
8—
Cam
and Stop Plate 9—
Spring
(2)
10—
Governor
Weight

11— Cam
Spacer

12—
Gear
13—
Gear
Pin
14—
Washer

15—
O-Ring
Seal
16—
Bushing

17—
Distributor
Housing 18—
Vacuum
Chamber
19—
Washer
(Nylon)
20—
—Cap
Clamp
and Rings

21—
—Primary
Lead
22—
Washer
(outer upper,

23—
Washer
(inner upper)

2".—Drive
Shaft
H-14. Governor Mechanism
The
centrifugal advance mechanism consists of

an
automatic cam actuated by two spring con­
trolled centrifugal weights. As the
speed
of the distributor shaft increases with
engine
speed, the

weights
are thrown outward against the pull of the springs.
This
advances the cam causing the contact
points
to
open
earlier and thus advancing the

spark.
The centrifugal
type
governor should be checked for free operation. Hold the governor shaft
and
turn the cam to the
left
as far as possible

and
release it. The cam should immediately return to the original position without drag. Should a distributor
test
fixture be available it is

best
to make a check through the entire advance
range, following the instructions of the fixture manufacturer.

The
vacuum control unit is mounted separately
on the
outside
of the distributor housing on the
V6
Prestolite distributor.
The
vacuum control unit consists of an enclosed
spring-loaded diaphragm linked mechanically to the distributor. The air-tight side of the diaphragm
is connected to the intake manifold side of the

carburetor.
Under part throttle operation, the in­take manifold vacuum is sufficient to actuate the
diaphragm and cause the distributor to rotate in
its mount, thus advancing the spark and increasing fuel
economy.
During acceleration or when the
engine
is pulling heavily, the vacuum is not suf­
ficient to actuate the diaphragm and the distributor
is held in the retarded position by a calibrated

return
spring which bears against the vacuum
diaphragm.

H-15.
Distributor Removal

a.
Remove high-tension wires from the distributor cap terminal towers, noting the order in which
they

are
assembled to ensure correct reassembly.
b. Remove the primary lead from the terminal

post
at the coil.
c. Unlatch the two distributor cap springs and re­
move
the cap.

d.
Note
the position of the rotor in relation to the
base.
This
should be remembered to facilitate re­ installing and timing.
e. Remove the screw holding the distributor to the

crankcase
and lift the assembly from the
engine.

H-16.
Prestolite Distributor Disassembly

Refer
to Fig. H-8 and H-9.

a.
Remove the rotor. b. Remove the condenser.
c. Remove the distributor points.
d.
Remove nylon washer attaching vacuum ad­vance arm to breaker plate, V6 only. Remove two 181

H

ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
colder plug may be desirable. However, under- or
over-heating is usually caused by factors other than the type of
spark
plugs and the cause should be determined before changing plugs. The design of the
engine
calls for plugs equivalent to Champion

J-8
for F4
engines
and
A.C.
44S or
UJ12Y
Champ­

ion for the V6 engines, (as installed in production)
though any factor that consistently affects
engine
operating temperature may cause this requirement
to change. Overheating may be caused by in­ sufficient tightening of the plug in the head, which interferes with the flow of heat away from the firing

tip.
If this is the case, the plug gasket
will
show very
little flattening. Over-tightening, in
turn,
will
pro­ duce too easy a heat flow path and result in cold
plug operation.
This
will
be evident by excessive
flattening
and
deformation of the gasket.
Prevailing
temperatures, condition of the cooling system, and

air-fuel
mixture can affect the
engine
operating temperature and should be taken into consideration.
H-34.
GENERATOR
— F4
ENGINE

The
generator is an air-cooled, two-brush unit

which
cannot be adjusted to increase or decrease output. For replacement,
voltage
regulator and generator must be matched for
voltage
and capa­

city,
polarity, and common source of manufacture.
Otherwise,
either a
loss
of ampere capacity or a

burned
out generator
will
result. Generators for

these
vehicles are 12-volt. Par. H-l explains the 12-volt system. Refer to the specifications at the
end of this section for information on correct generator rating for a specific model series.
The
circuit
breaker,
voltage
regulator, and current-

limiting
regulator are built into one combination

unit.
Because the regulator and battery are part
of the generator
circuit,
the output of the generator
depends upon the
state
of charge and temperature
of the battery.
With
a discharged battery, the
output
will
be high, decreasing proportionally as the battery
becomes
charged. For service informa­
tion covering current regulator see Par. H-41.

H-36.
Generator
Maintenance

A
periodic inspection should be made of the charg­
ing
circuit,
Fig. H-l9. The interval
between
these
checks
will
vary
depending upon type of service.
Dust,
dirt
and high speed operation are factors 10541

FIG.
H-19—CHARGING
CIRCUIT

1—
Battery
4-—Starter Switch

2—
Voltage
Regulator 5-—Charge Indicator

3—
Generator
which
contribute to increased wear of bearings

and
brushes.

Under
normal conditions a check should be made
each 6000 miles
[9.600
km.].

A
visual inspection should be made of all wiring,
to be sure there are no broken or damaged wires.

Check
all connections to be sure they are tight and

clean.

Should
the commutator be rough or worn the
armature
should be removed and the commutator

turned
and undercut. See Par. H-37.
The
brushes should slide freely in their holders.

Should
they be oil soaked or if they are worn to

less
than one-half their original length they should
be replaced. When new brushes are installed they should be sanded to provide
full
contact with the
commutator. Generators should not be checked for
output until the brushes are seated.

Brush
spring tension is important. High tension causes
rapid
brush and commutator wear while
low tension causes arcing and reduced output.
Test
the tension with a spring scale.
Check
the
specifications section at end of this section for

correct
spring tension for generator in question.
H-36.
Generator Disassembly
•
Refer to Fig. H-20:
Before beginning disassembly of the generator to

correct
electrical system malfunctions proceed with
inspection and
test
procedures as detailed in Par.

H-46
thru
H-62. If it is definitely determined that trouble exists within the generator, which ne­cessitates dismantling, proceed as follows. Remove the two frame screws in the commutator
end plate and remove the end plate assembly. Next
pull
the armature and drive head complete

from
the generator housing. Remove the generator pulley from the armature by removing the nut

and
washer. Do not
lose
the Woodruff key when
the pulley is removed. After this, remove the drive
end head assembly which includes the oil seal and
bearing.
To remove the bearing, remove the three
screws and lockwashers in the grease retainer and remove the retainer and felt washer, after which,
remove the bearing, oil guard and felt washer.
H-37.
Armature

If
the commutator is rough or worn,
turn
it down

in
a lathe. After turning, the mica insulation be­ tween the
segments
should be undercut to a depth of 34* [0,8 mm.].
To
test
the armature for a ground, connect one

prod
of a
test
lamp to the core or shaft (not on

bearing
surface) and touch each commutator
seg­
ment with the other prod. If the lamp lights, the

armature
segment
is grounded and the armature must be replaced.

To
test
for short in armature coils, a growler,

Fig.
H-21, is necessary. Place the armature on the growler and lay a thin steel strip on the armature

core.
The armature is then rotated slowly by hand

and
if a coil is shorted, the steel strip
will
vibrate.

Should
a coil be shorted the armature must be
replaced.

If
precision
test
equipment is available, the cus­

tomary
accurate
tests
can be made in accordance 188

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ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
FIG.
H-38—WIRE
COLOR CODE
AND

LOCATIONS
FOR
ALTERNATOR HOOK-UP

1— Regulator (Auxiliary)
Terminal
(Cable —
Grey)

2— Output
Terminal:
(Red)

3—
Regulator
Terminal
(Cable —
Grey)

4—
Ground
Terminal
(Cable — Black-White
Tracer)
5—
Field
Terminal
(Cable — Green-White
Tracer)

6—
Ground
(Optional)
Terminal
(Cable — Black-White
Tracer)
REAR
VIEW

35
AMP.
ALTERNATOR
REAR
VIEW
40
& 55 AMP.
ALTERNATOR
given in Par. H-78, adjusting the fan belt to its
proper tension after the alternator is mounted, as described in Par. C-27. Wires should be connected
as shown in Fig. H-38.

When
the vehicle is equipped with a radio, a .55
mfd. capacitor is required on the alternator. Mount
the capacitor strap to a ground terminal and con­
nect the lead to the output terminal.
H-88.
STARTING
SYSTEM
SERVICE
H-89.
Ignition
Switch

The
ignition switch serves both to energize the
ignition system and
engage
the starter switch.
The
ignition switch has four positions: (1) AC­

CESSORY,
(2)
LOCK,
(3) ON, and (4)
START. The
key must be in the switch to turn it to any position other than
LOCK,
and the key can be
removed only in the
LOCK
position.
In "ACC",
a connection is made from the battery

terminal
to the accessory terminal of the switch to
allow accessories such as the radio, blower and/or
windshield wiper to be operated with the ignition, fuel
gauge
and indicator light circuits off.
In "LOCK",
no accessory supplied through the
ignition switch can be operated. Also, the ballast
resistor (V-6
engine
only) circuit to the ignition
coil
(IGN) is grounded.
In
"ON", a connection is made from the battery

terminal
to the accessory terminal so that all
ignition switch supplied accessories can be operated. Also the battery is connected to the ballast resistor
(V-6
engine
only) leading to the ignition coil

(IGN).
From
this same terminal, a lead
into
the
instrument cluster energizes the fuel
gauge
and
indicator lights.
In "START",
all ignition switch supplied acces­
sories are temporarily disconnected. A connection is made to the starter solenoid lead. The charge

and
oil indicator lamps
will
light until the
engine
is started.
H-90.
Ignition
Switch
Removal

a.
Remove the bezel nut and pull back the main
switch body.
Lower
the switch
body
from under the instrument panel so that the wiring harness plug

can
be removed from the prong connection,
b. If the lock cylinder is to be removed, turn the
ignition key to the right and insert a short
piece

of wire or end of a paper clip
into
the lock release

hole
in the switch body. Pressing on the lock
cyl­
inder retainer
will
allow the cylinder to be removed.
H-91.
Ignition
Switch
Installation

Before installing the lock cylinder
into
the main
switch body,
note
the position of the lock cylinder
retainer.

a.
Place the lock cylinder
into
the main switch
body
with the highest part of the lock cylinder
retainer in line with the lock release
hole
in the
main
switch body.
b. Compress the lock cylinder retainer so that the
lock cylinder can be installed all the way
into
the

main
switch
body
or until the retainer can be

seen
through the pin hole.

c.
Install
wiring harness plug
onto
switch
body

prong connection.

d.
Install
this main switch
body
into
the instru­
ment panel opening from the
rear.

e. To make sure that the switch is in its correct position, install the ignition key in the off position.
Then
turn the switch
body
until the key is straight
up and down. Remove the key, install the bezel
nut and secure.
H-92.
PRESTOLITE
STARTING
MOTOR
DAUNTLESS
V-6 and

HURRICANE
F4
ENGINE

The
Prestolite starting motor on the V6
engine
is

similar
in construction (with exception of pinion housings) to the starting motor installed on F4

engines.
The
starter solenoid switch is bolted to the starter
frame.

The
starter is equipped with
sealed-type
absorbent
bronze bearings and no lubricant is required. Service procedures for the Prestolite starter are
given in
Pars.
H-93 to H-107. 202