1953 JEEP CJ gas type

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UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

F F-8.
Exhaust
Pipe Replacement

When
replacing the exhaust pipe(s) refer to
Figs.
Fl,
F2 and
F-3.
Remove the nuts securing the ex­
haust pipe(s) to the exhaust manifold(s), loosen

and
disconnect mounting
clamp
(s)
as necessary, loosen clamp securing exhaust pipe to muffler and
remove exhaust pipe(s).
Note: Always use new gasket(s) between exhaust
pipe(s) and exhaust manifold(s). After installation
of exhaust pipe(s), check the exhaust system for
alignment and leaks.

F-9.
Muffler Removal and Replacement
Disconnect the support bracket and clamps on each
side of the muffler. Loosen the
tail
pipe support
clamp
bolt and
pull
the
tail
pipe to the
rear
until

it
is free of the muffler. Remove the muffler. To

install
the muffler, reverse the above
steps
and

properly
align the complete system, then tighten
connecting support brackets securely. Operate the engine and check for possible leaks.
F-10.
Tail
Pipe Removal and Replacement
Refer
to
Figs.
F-l,
F-2 and
F-3.

Disconnect the support bracket and clamps both at the
rear
of the muffler and also at outlet end of
the
tail
pipe.
Free
the
tail
pipe from the muffler. To
assemble, position
tail
pipe to the muffler and secure clamps, being careful to align the exhaust
system so it doesn't contact body or frame.
Check

system for exhaust gas leaks.

F-ll.
EXHAUST SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
EARLY
MODEL
HURRICANE
F4
ENGINE
EARLY
MODEL
DAUNTLESS
V-6
ENGINE

TYPE:

Muffler:
Type

Exhaust
Pipe:

Wall
Thickness

Tail
Pipe:

Crossover
Pipe
Diameter
Single

Reverse
Flow

1.625*
[4,13 cm.] .065* [1,6 ram.]

1.625*
[4,13 cm.] Single
With
Cross-Over

Reverse
Flow
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]

Wall
Thickness Single
With
Cross-Over

Reverse
Flow
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]

LATE
MODEL
HURRICANE
F4
ENGINE
LATE
MODEL
DAUNTLESS
V6
ENGINE

TYPE:
Muffler:

Exhaust
Pipe:
Wall
Thickness

Exhaust
Pipe Extension:

Wall
Thickness

Crossover
Pipe: Single

Reverse
Flow
2.005* [5,09 cm.]

1.755*
[4,46 cm.]

1.625*
[4,13 cm.]
.065* [1,6 mm.]

1.629*
[4,14 cm.] 2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.] Single with
Cross-Over

Reverse
Flow
2.005* [5,09 cm.]

1.755*
[4,46 cm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]

1.753*
[4,45 cm 1

Wall
Thickness

Tail
Pipe
1.753*
[4,45 cm.] Single with
Cross-Over

Reverse
Flow
2.005* [5,09 cm.]

1.755*
[4,46 cm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]
2.00* [5,08 cm.] .065* [1,6 mm.]

1.753*
[4,45 cm 1 141

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Fl
EXHHUST
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM

Contents

HURRICANE
F4-134
ENGINE
SUBJECT
PAR.

GENERAL
Fl-1

AIR
PUMP
Fl-2

PUMP
AIR
FILTER
Fl-3

AIR
DELIVERY
MANIFOLD
Fl-4

AIR INJECTION TUBES.
Fl-5

ANTI-BACKFIRE
DIVERTER
VALVE.
.Fl-6

ENGINE
COMPONENTS
. .Fl-7
Carburetor
. .Fl-8

Distributor
........
.Fl-9
Exhaust
Manifold Fl-10

MAINTENANCE
Fl-11
Carburetor
Fl-12,
Fl-13

Distributor
Fl-14

Anti-Backfire
Diverter
Valve.
.........
.Fl-15

Check
Valve Fl-16

Fl-1. GENERAL—F4-134
Engine

The
Hurricane
F4-134
engine
Exhaust
Emission
Control
System consists of a belt driven air pump

which
directs compressed air through connecting

hoses
to a steel distribution manifold into stainless steel injection
tubes
in the exhaust port adjacent
to each exhaust valve stem.
This
air with its normal

oxygen
content, reacts with the hot but incom­
pletely burned exhaust
gases
and permits further combustion in the exhaust port or manifold.
Fl-2. 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 ex­
haust system temperatures.

Fl-3. PUMP
AIR
FILTER

The
air filter attached to the pump is a replaceable
element type constructed of conventional pleated
paper
with steel end plates.

The
filter should be replaced every
12,000
miles
[19,200
km.] under normal conditions or sooner

under
adverse weather or driving conditions.

Fl-4.
AIR
DELIVERY
MANIFOLD

The
air delivery manifold, constructed of cold
rolled
steel with a zinc plating, distributes the air

from
the pump to each of the air delivery
tubes

in
a uniform manner.

A
check valve is attached to the air delivery
SUBJECT
PAR.

Air
Pump Fl-17
Carburetor
Air Cleaner Fl-18

REMOVAL PROCEDURES
.Fl-19
Air
Pump
Fl-20
Anti-Backfire
Diverter Valve Fl-21
Air
Distribution Manifold,
And
Air Injection Tubes
Fl-22

REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT
.Fl-23

REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Fl-24

WARRANTY
Fl-25

DIAGNOSIS
GUIDE
Fl-26
MAINTENANCE CHART
Fl-27

CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS
Fl-28

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Fl-29
SPARK PLUG
GAP
.Fl-30

manifold.
Its function is to prevent the reverse flow
of exhaust
gases
to the pump should the pump
drive
fail.
This
reverse flow would damage the air
pump and connecting
hose.

Fl-5.
AIR
INJECTION
TUBES

The
air injection
tubes
of stainless steel are inserted
into machined
bosses
of the exhaust manifold. The

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

Fl-6.
ANTI-BACKFIRE DIVERTER VALVE

The
anti-backfire diverter valve prevents
engine
backfire
by briefly interrupting the air being in­
jected into the exhaust manifold during periods of deceleration (rapid throttle closure).

Fl-7.
ENGINE
COMPONENTS

The
following items
vary
in design or specifications

from
those
on vehicles not equipped with the Ex­
haust Emission
Control
System.

Fl-8.
Carburetor

A
carburetor with a specific flow characteristic is used for exhaust emission control.

A
carburetor dashpot is provided to control the throttle closing speed.

Fl-t.
Distributor

The
ignition distributor used with the exhaust emission system requires a different advance curve

from
that used on the F4-134
engine
prior
to the
introduction of exhaust emission systems. 143

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Fl
EXHAUST
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM

Contents

DAUNTLESS
V-6
ENGINE
SUBJECT
PAR.

GENERAL
.F2-1
HEATED
AIR
SYSTEM.
. F2-2
Testing
Thermo
Air
Cleaner
F2-4
Positive
Crankcase
Ventilation
Valve.
. . .F2-6

Vacuum
Motor Replacement . .F2-8
Air
Cleaner Sensor Replacement F2-9
Replacement Procedures F2-7

AIR
PUMP
.F2-10

AIR
FILTER.
F2-11

AIR
DELIVERY
MANIFOLD.
F2-12

AIR INJECTION TUBES.
F2-13

ANTI-BACKFIRE
VALVE..
.F2-14
ENGINE COMPONENTS
.F2-15
MAINTENANCE
.F2-3
Carburetor
F2-16, F2-17

Distributor
F2-18

Anti-Backfire
Valve . . F2-19
Check
Valve..
F2-20

F2-1.
GENERAL
—V-6
Engine

The
Dauntless V-6
engine
Exhaust
Emission
Con­

trol
System consists of a belt-driven air pump

which
directs compressed air through connecting
hoses
to a steel distribution manifold into stainless steel injection
tubes
in the exhaust port adjacent
to each exhaust valve.
This
air, with its normal
oxygen
content, reacts with the hot but incom­
pletely burned exhaust
gases
and permits further combustion in the exhaust port or manifold.

The
Exhaust
Emission System on V6-225
engines

limits
the hydrocarbon and carbonmonoxide emis­sions from the exhaust system. The system includes

an
engine
designed for low emissions and lean
carburetor
calibration at idle and part throttle.

The
lean carburetion is possible because of the
heated air system that is part of the Emission
System.
See Fig. F2-2.
With
the heated air system
operating, inlet air temperature is around
115°F.
[46°C],
after the first few minutes of operation.

This
makes the use of lean (hot weather)
cali­
bration
possible, and the vehicle
still
responds and

drives
well in cold weather.

The
engine
has a "ported"
spark
advance, with the

vacuum
take-off just above the throttle valve, so that there is no vacuum advance at closed throttle,
but there is vacuum advance as
soon
as the throttle is opened slightly. To reduce emissions at idle and
at lower
engine
speeds, the
engine
timing is such
that the distributor
will
not have centrifugal ad­
vance until about 900 RPM.
F2-2.
HEATED
AIR
SYSTEM

The
heated air system on late model V6 engines,
consists of a manifold heat collector, a heated-air
SUBJECT
PAR.

Air
Pump F2-21
Intake
Manifold F2-22
Carburetor
Air Cleaner F2-5, F2-23

REMOVAL PROCEDURES
F2-24
Air
Pump. F2-25
Anti-Backfire
Valve..
. . .F2-26
Air
Distribution Manifold,

And
Air Injection Tubes F2-27

REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT..
. F2-28
REPLACEMENT
PARTS..
.F2-29

WARRANTY
F2-30
DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
F2-31
MAINTENANCE CHART.
F2-32
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
F2-33

CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS.
.... .F2-34

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
. .F2-35
SPARK PLUG GAP
F2-36
pipe, a adapter elbow and an air cleaner contain­ing temperature control doors operated by vacuum
through a temperature sensor. The heat
stove
is a
sheet
metal cover, shaped to and bolted on with
the right exhaust manifold. Air drawn in along the lower
edge
of the
stove
passes across the mani­
fold surface, picking-up heat. The heated air is
drawn
out from the front of the manifold, through
the heated air pipe and adapter elbow into the
snorkel
of the air cleaner.

The
temperature control air cleaner is designed to mix this heated air with cold air from under the
hood so that carburetor inlet air temperature aver­
ages
about
115°F.
[46°C.].
This
mixing is
done
by two air doors, a cold air door and a hot air door,

which
move
together
so that when the cold air door is closed, the hot air door is open and vice
versa.
Most of the time, both doors
will
be partially
open as required to control the temperature. When
the underhood temperature reaches about 135
°F
[57°C]
the cold air door
will
open wide and the
hot air door
will
close
tight See Fig. F2-3. Ob­ viously, if underhood temperatures rise above
135°F.
[57°C]
the air cleaner
will
no longer be
able to control temperatures and the inlet air tem­

perature
will
rise with underhood temperature.
The
temperature doors are moved by a diaphragm
type vacuum door. When there is no vacuum pres­ ent in the motor, the diaphragm spring forces the
cold air door open and the hot air door closed.

Whenever
the
engine
is running, the amount of
vacuum
present in the vacuum motor depends on
the temperature sensor in the air cleaner which is located in the vacuum line
between
the intake
manifold and the vacuum motor. In the sensor, a 149

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SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

F2

FIG.
F2-4—HOT
AIR
DOOR
OPEN

1—
Linkage

2— Motor
3—
Air
Cleaner
4— Sensor 5—
Temp
Sensing Spring
6—
Air
Bleed Valve 7—
Hot
Air Pipe 8—
Diaphragm
Spring
9—
Diaphragm

10—
Control
Damper
11—
Air
Inlet
12—
Vacuum
Chamber
13—
Snorkel
Tube
To
perform the thermometer check, proceed as
follows:
1. Start
test
with air cleaner temperature below
85°
F.
[29.4°
C.]. If
engine
has been run recently, allow it to cool down. While
engine

is cooling, remove air cleaner cover and

install
a temperature
gage
next to sensor.

Reinstall
air cleaner cover. Do not install wing nut. Let car stand idle for
V2
hour or
more before proceeding to
step
2.
2. Start engine.
Cold
air door should
close
im­ mediately if
engine
is cool enough. When cold air door starts to open (in a few min­
utes), remove air cleaner cover and read
temperature
gage.
It must read 115° F.
[46°
C]
±20°.
3.
If cold air door
does
not start to open at
temperature indicated, temperature sensor is
defective and must be replaced.

F2-5.
Carburetor Air
Cleaner—Dry
Type

Every
24,000
miles
[38,400
km.] (or more fre­
quently in dusty territory) replace the air cleaner element. To do this, remove the wing nut and cover

from
the air cleaner housing.
Lift
out the air cleaner
element. Wipe the inside of the housing clean.
Service
the positive crankcase valve filler as out­
lined in paragraph F2-6. Make sure the air cleaner gasket is in
good
condition and properly located
on the carburetor flange.
Install
a new element, the cover and wing nut. Tighten the wing nut by hand.

Tighten
to make sure the air cleaner remains 153

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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

F2
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
F2-3L
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS
GUIDE

Pump Noisy
Hoses Touching Other Parts of Engine or Body (Hood).

Note:
The Air Pump is not completely noiseless.

Under
normal conditions, pump
noise
rises in pitch as
engine
speed
increases. It is desirable to allow
for normal break-in wear of the pump prior to re­
placement for
excessive
noise.
Pump Seized
Replace pump.
-
do not pry on housing.
Leak
In Hose

Check
for leaks; using
soap
and water, tighten clamps or replace
hoses.

Pump Inoperative
Loose Belt — tighten belt
-

Filter
Plugged — replace.

Exhaust
Backfire

Check
for vacuum leaks — correct as necessary.
Check
anti-backfire valve — replace as necessary
Induction System Backfire

Verify
engine
timing and distributor dwell.
Verify
accelerator pump charge.

F2-32.
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CHART

Efficient
performance of the Exhaust Emission very important that all of the maintenance require-

Control
System is
dependent
upon precise main-
ments
are performed with extreme care at the
tenance. As indicated in the following chart, it is specific interval indicated.
Thousands of miles* or

OPERATION
number of months whichever occurs first 2 6 12 18 24 30
Inspect engine-driven
belts
for condition and tension R R
Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve
(PCV)
R R

Check
for free operation of exhaust manifold heat control valve O O O O O

Clean
carburetor air cleaner — Oil Bath O O O O O
Replace carburetor air cleaner
element
— Dry Type O
Check
heated air system O O

Engine
tune-up O O

Check
engine
timing R O O O
Adjust
carburetor idle
speed
and mixture R O O O

Perform
factory-recommended road
test
for evaluation of overall performance and handling O O O O O

R
— Required Services O — Recommended Services

*
Miles Kilometers
2,000
—
3,200

6,000
—
9,600

12,000
—
19,200 18,000
—
28,800
24,000
—
38,400
30,000
—
48,000

F2-33.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Air
Pump Belt Tension 60 lb.

Rotor
Ring Screw Torque . 37 lb-in.
Housing Cover Bolt Torque 10 lb-ft. Speed Ratio, Air Pump to Engine
1
\i to 1

F2-34.
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS

Make
Rochester Model Designation 2G Code Number
7027082
—
7041185

Choke
Manual
Number of Barrels 2

Throttle
Bore... \W [3,65 cm.]
Main
Metering Jet Production .051" - 60° [1,29 mm.]
High
Altitude — over
5000
ft .049" - 60° [1,24 mm.]
—
over
10,000
ft .047" - 60° [1,19 mm.]

Float
Level
Adjustment* 1%," [2,94 cm.]
Float
Drop Adjustment l%" [4,76 cm.]
Pump Rod Adjustment** 1%" [2,94 cm.]
Engine
Idle
R.P.M.
(In Neutral) 650 to 700

Initial
Idle Speed-screw
setting
3 turns in

Initial
Idle Mixture-screw
setting
2 turns out
Dash
Pot Setting. Y%w [3,75 mm.]
*From
air horn gasket to top of float at toe.

**From
air cleaner ring to top of pump rod.
158

G
COOLING SYSTEM
engine
connections. Insert flushing gun and flush
heater core.
Care
must be taken when applying air
pressure to prevent damage to the heater core.

G-2.
Filling
Cooling System
To
fill
the cooling system, remove the
fill
cap and

fill
the tank to the top. Replace the cap and run
the
engine
at medium speed for approximately one
minute. Remove the cap and recheck the coolant level. Add more coolant if necessary to bring the level back to the top of the tank. If the cooling system is filled when the
engine
is cold, recheck the coolant level after the
engine
has warmed up.
This

will
ensure that the thermostat has opened allow­ ing complete cooling system circulation.

Always
correct any cooling system leaks before installing antifreeze. A corrosion inhibitor should be used in the cooling system to prevent the forma­
tion of rust and scale. A quality brand antifreeze containing a corrosion inhibitor should be used.

When
the antifreeze is drained in the spring, a
corrosion inhibitor should be added with the water.

Note:
Cooling system components for both V6 and

F4
engines
are shown in
Figs.
G-2 and G-3.

G-3. Draining
Cooling System

To
completely
drain
the cooling system, open the

drain
in the
bottom
of the radiator and also a

drain
on the right side of the cylinder block on the
Hurricane
F4 engine. The Dauntless V-6
engine

has two
drain
plugs, one located on each side of the cylinder block. Both plugs must be removed to
completely
drain
the cooling system.
Remove the radiator cap to break any vacuum
that may have developed.

Should
the cooling solution be lost from the system

and
the
engine
become
overheated do not
refill

the system immediately but allow the
engine
to cool or
refill
slowly while the
engine
is running. If
cold solution is poured into the radiator while the

engine
is overheated there is danger of cracking the

cylinder
block and/or cylinder head.
G-4.
Radiator Pressure
Cap

All
radiators are equipped with pressure caps which
reduce evaporation of cooling solution and make the
engines
more efficient by permitting slightly
higher operating temperatures. When operating
properly,
the pressure cap permits pressure build-up

in
the cooling system during periods of severe heat

load.
This
pressure increases the boiling point of the coolant and thus reduces overflow losses. The

effectiveness
of the cap is limited by its opening
pressure and the boiling point of the coolant (see
note
below). The pressure cap employs a spring-
loaded, rubber-faced pressure seal which presses against a seat in the radiator top tank. Spring pres­

sure
determines the opening pressure of the valve.

A
typical pressure cap is shown in Fig. G-5.

Note:
Refer to cooling system specifications (Par.

G-21)
for opening (relief) pressure when the ve­
hicle is equipped with either the
Hurricane
F4
or
Dauntless V-6 engine. If a new cap is required, always install a cap of the same type and pressure
rating
specified. It should never be altered or re­
placed by a plain cap.

A
vacuum release valve (Fig. G-5) is employed to
prevent undesirable vacuum build-up when the system
cools
down. The vacuum release valve is
held against its seat under light spring pressure.

Vacuum
in the system is relieved by the valve
which
opens
at V2 to 1 psi. [0,035 a 0,07 kg-cm2]

vacuum.
A pressure tester can be used to check and
test
the vacuum pressure rate (see Fig. G-6).
Although the mechanism of the pressure cap re­ quires no maintenance, the cap should be inspected
periodically for cleanliness and freedom of opera­ tion. The pressure cap gasket and radiator filler neck seat should also be inspected to be sure they

are
providing a proper seal. If the rubber face of
the valve is defective, a new cap should be installed.
Filler
neck reseating
tools
are commercially
avail­
able to correct minor
defects
at the surface of the seat. Follow instructions of the reseating tool manu­

facturer.

To
remove the radiator pressure cap when the
engine
coolant temperature is high or boiling, place

a
cloth over the pressure cap and
turn
counter­ clockwise about Vi
turn
until the first (pressure release)
stop
is reached. Keep the cap in this posi­
tion until all pressure is released.
Then
push cap
down and
turn
still
further until cap can be re­ moved. To install the pressure cap, place it in posi­
tion and
turn
it clockwise as far as it
will
go.

Caution:
Use extreme care in removing the radiator
pressure cap. In overheated systems, the sudden release of pressure can cause a steam flash and this

flash,
or the
loosened
cap can cause serious personal

injury.

G-5.
RADIATOR

Maintenance of the radiator consists of keeping
the exterior of the radiator core clean, the interior free from rust and scale, and the radiator free from

leaks.
Check
the cooling system fluid level and for
leaks each
2000
miles
[3.200
km.] or every 30
days, whichever occurs first.
This
exterior of the

radiator
core should be cleaned and the radiator inspected for leaks each
6000
miles
[9.600
km.]
of normal service of the vehicle. Cleaning should be performed by blowing out with air stream or water stream directed from the
rear
of the radiator.

Visual
inspection is not sufficient as the accumula­ tion of small particles of foreign material on core
surfaces can restrict cooling without closing the core openings.

Radiator
leakage occasionally results from cor­
rosion perforation of the metal but most leakage results from mechanical failure of soldered joints
when too much strain has been put on the joint.
Fractures
occur most
often
at the joint where the
radiator
inlet and
outlet
pipes are attached to the

tanks.
When the seams break, the entire soldered

joint
is
exposed
and can corrode, but breakage
rather
than corrosion is the
primary
cause of seam
leakage. Examine the radiator carefully for leaks before and after cleaning. Cleaning may uncover points of leakage already existing but plugged with
rust.
White, rusty, or colored leakage stains indicate 164

G
COOLING SYSTEM and
the outlet
hose
is connected to the water pump
housing.
When
installing a new hose, clean the pipe connec­
tions and apply a thin layer of nonhardening seal­
ing compound. Hose clamps should be properly
located over the connections to provide secure fastening. The pressurized cooling system pressure

can
blow off improperly installed hoses.

G-8.
Cylinder
Block

Any
coolant leaks at the engine block water joints

are
aggravated by pump pressure in the water

jacket
and by pressure developed in the cooling system when the pressure cap is in place.
Small
leaks showing up only as moist
spots
often
cannot
be detected when the engine is hot except by the
appearance of rust, corrosion, and dye stains where
leakage evaporated. Also, expansion and contrac­ tion of the engine block resulting from extreme
temperature changes can aggravate leaks. For
these

reasons, when checking for coolant leaks inspect
the block when it is cold and while the engine is

running.
A
leaking
drain
cock or plug that cannot be stopped

leaking
by tightening should be replaced.
Leaking

core-hole expansion plugs should be replaced.
If
tightening gasketed joints
will
not correct leak­
age, install new gaskets. Use a sealing compound
where recommended.

G-9.
Thermostat
a.
The cooling system of the engine is designed
to provide adequate cooling under most adverse conditions. However, it is necessary to employ
some

device to provide quick warming and to prevent
overcooling during normal operation. Automatic
control
of engine operating temperature is provided
by a water flow control thermostat installed in the
water
outlet of the
Hurricane
F4 engine. The ther­
mostat is a heat-operated valve. It should always
be maintained in working order and the vehicle
should never be driven without one installed as there would then be no control of engine tempera­

ture.
The temperature at which the thermostat
opens
is preset and cannot be altered.

b.
The thermostat on the
Hurricane
F4 engine is
located in a housing on the top front of the cylinder

head.
On the Dauntless V-6 engine it is located
in
the thermostat housing of the air intake manifold.

The
standard engine thermostat for the
Hurricane

F4
and Dauntless V-6 engine has a normal rating
of
190°F.
[87.8°C]
and should begin to open at

a
coolant temperature between
180°F.
[82°C]
to
192°F.
[89°C]
and be fully open at
202°F.
[94°C.].
See Fig. G-7 for method of testing.

When
the thermostat is not operating properly, the engine may
run
too hot or too cold. Overheating

may
damage the thermostat so that its valve
will

not function properly, and a cold engine
will
not achieve
full
efficiency.
Rust
can also interfere with
thermostat operation. To
test
the thermostat, place

it
in water heated approximately
25°F.
[17°C]
above the temperature stamped on the thermostat

valve.
Submerge the bellows completely and agitate
the water thoroughly. The valve should open fully.
Next, place the thermostat in water heated approxi-
FIG.
G-7—THERMOSTAT
TEST

mately 10°F.
[11°C]
below the temperature
stamped on the thermostat valve. Submerge the bellows completely and agitate the water thorough­
ly.
The valve should close completely. If the ther­
mostat fails either of
these
tests, it should be re­ placed with a new one of the same type and rating.

G-10. Temperature
Sending Unit

The
sending unit incorporates a temperature sens­ ing element that when it is surrounded by cold engine coolant, the unit provides the highest resist­
ance in the temperature
gauge
indicator
circuit.
Resultant
low current flow in the circuit causes the

indicator
on the instrument panel to read at the low (C) end of the
gauge.
As engine coolant tem­

perature
increases, the resistance of the unit is
decreased allowing an increased current flow in
the
circuit,
making the instrument panel
gauge

register in proportion to the temperature of the engine coolant.

To
test
the sending unit, first run the engine until

it
has had time enough to warm up.
If
no reading is indicated on the
gauge,
check the
sending unit to
gauge
wire by removing the wire

from
the sending unit and momentarily grounding
the wire. If the
gauge
now indicates, the sending

unit
is faulty. If the
gauge
still
does
not indicate, the wire is defective.
Repair
or replace the wire,

a.
Hurricane
F4 Engine.

The
thermo-couple coolant temperature sending
unit
is mounted in the right
rear
of the cylinder head (Fig. G-8) and is connected by a single wire
to the dash unit of the instrument cluster. 166