1953 JEEP DJ horn

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

FIG.
E-19—
MAIN
METERING SYSTEM
1—
Main
Nozzle
2—
Mixture
Passage

3—
Boost
Venturi

4—
Main
Venturi

5—
Throttle
Valve 6—
Main
Metering Jet
7—
Main
Well
Insert
8—
Main
Well
Tube
9—
Main
Well
Air Bleed fuel through calibrated
holes
in the main well tube.

Fuel-air
mixture then
moves
upward into a channel
where another calibrated amount of air is injected through the main air bleed. It then flows down­

ward
through the channel to the venturi, where it is discharged into the air stream, and then to the
intake manifold.

E-29.
Power System

A
vacuum-operated power piston in the air horn
and
a power valve in the
bottom
of the float bowl

enrich
fuel-air mixture when more power is desired.

This
system also operates during extreme high
speed driving. Through a vacuum passage from the
carburetor
base to the power cylinder, the power
piston is
exposed
to manifold vacuum. See Fig.

E-20.

During
idle and part throttle operation, relatively
high vacuum holds the power piston in upward
FIG.
E-20—POWER
SYSTEM
position against spring tension so that the power
valve remains closed.

Increase
in
engine
load decreases manifold vacuum.

When
vacuum decreases sufficiently, the spring
overcomes vacuum and the power piston
moves
downward.
This
opens
the power valve to allow
additional fuel to flow through calibrated restric­
tions into the main well.

As
the
engine
load decreases, resulting higher

vacuum
overcomes spring tension on the power
piston and draws the power piston upward.
This

closes
the power valve.

This
carburetor has a
two-stage
power valve. In
the first
stage,
fuel is metered by the valve itself.
This
stage
occurs under light load. During heavy

load,
the valve is fully opened to the second
stage;

in
this position, the power valve supplies fuel to
be metered by power restrictions in the fuel chan­

nel
to the fuel bowl.

The
power piston cavity is connected to the main

air
flow passage by a vacuum relief passage.
This
passage prevents transfer of vacuum to fuel in the
float bowl. Any leakage of air past the piston
will

be compensated for by this relief passage; hence it

will
not affect carburetor metering.

E-30.
Accelerator Pump System

When
the throttle valve
opens
rapidly, air flow

and
manifold vacuum change almost instantaneous­

ly.
However, heavier fuel-air mixture
does
not flow immediately.
Thus,
momentarily, the
engine
does

not have sufficient fuel. The accelerator pump pro­ vides additional fuel necessary for
engine
operation

during
acceleration.

A
double-spring loaded pump plunger supplies fuel for acceleration. Top and
bottom
springs
move
the
plunger to furnish a smooth, sustained charge of
fuel for acceleration. See Fig. E-21.

Fuel
is drawn into the pump well past the inlet
check ball during the plunger intake (upward)
stroke.
Downward
motion of the pump plunger
seats
the
inlet check ball and forces fuel through the dis­ charge
passage.
This
unseats
the pump discharge
check
ball.
Fuel
then sprays through the discharge
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FIG.
E-21—ACCELERATOR
PUMP
SYSTEM

1— Piston Vacuum Chamber
2—
Vacuus*
Relief Passage

3—
Main
Well

4— ^Power Restrictions 5— Power Valve
6— Power Piston Spring 7— Power Piston 1— Pump
Jets

2—
Discharge
Check
Ball

3—
Discharge
Passage
4—
Inlet
Check
Ball
5—
Inlet
Screen
6—
Vapor
Vent
Check
Ball

7—
Pump
Plunger
121

E

FUEL
SYSTEM
port into the venturi.

The
check
ball
in the pump plunger head is a vapor
vent for the pump well. Without this vent, vapor
pressure in the pump would force fuel from the
pump system into the
engine
manifold, causing

hard
starting when the
engine
is hot.
There
is another
hole
in the pump lever, into which
the accelerator pump rod can be inserted to pro­ vide quicker pump action.
This
adjustment setting
is used only in extreme cold temperature condi­ tions. The pump discharge check
ball
in the dis­
charge passage prevents discharge of fuel from the
pump nozzles when the accelerator pump is in­
operative.

E-31.
Choke System

The
choke system consists of a manually-operated
choke valve, a fast-idle connecting rod, and a fast-
idle arm. The choke valve is offset-spring loaded
to prevent over-choking during the starting
warm-
up period. When the choke valve is moved to a
closed position for starting, the fast idle connector

rod
revolves the fast idle
link.
This
action increases
the
engine
idle speed to prevent stalling during the

warm-up
period. A fast-idle connector rod return
spring
prevents
partial
closing of the choke valve.

E-32.
Carburetor
Removal

a.
Remove attaching wing nut and air cleaner from
carburetor.

b. Remove throttle cable from
ball
stud on throttle
lever adapter.

c.
Disconnect fuel line from carburetor inlet fitting.

d.
Disconnect positive crankcase ventilator
hose
from
nipple on carburetor body.
e. Disconnect distributor vacuum line from throttle body of carburetor.
f. Remove four attaching cap screws, carburetor,
and
gasket from intake manifold.

E-33.
Air
Horn
Body Removal and Disassembly

a.
Remove attaching screws, and carefully lift air
horn
body upward to remove from fuel bowl body.
b. Place air horn body in inverted position on
bench. Remove float hinge pin and lift float as­ sembly from cover. Remove inlet valve
needle
from
float arm. Remove
needle
seat, fiber gasket

and
seat screen from air horn body; discard gasket. See Fig. E-22.

c.
Depress shaft and allow spring to snap re­ peatedly to remove power piston from air horn body.
This
will
force power piston retaining washer

from
air horn body.

d.
Remove retainer from end of accelerator pump
plunger shaft. Remove pump assembly from pump

inner
arm. Loosen set screw on inner arm and re­

move
outer lever and shaft from plunger. Remove gasket from air horn body or fuel bowl body and

discard.

e. Remove two retaining screws and choke valve plate from choke shaft. Withdraw choke shaft from
air
horn body. Remove choke lever and collar from
choke shaft.
Note
position of choke lever in relation
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FIG.
E-22—AIR HORN BODY

1
—
Float

2— Power Piston
3—
Pump
Plunger
4—
Choke
Valve to choke trip lever at end of the choke shaft for

ease
in reassembly.

E-34.
Fuel
Bowl Body Disassembly

a.
Remove return spring of pump plunger and pump well from fuel bowl body. Remove small

aluminum
check
ball
from
bottom
of pump well
by inverting fuel bowl body and shaking into hand. Remove pump inlet screen from
bottom
of fuel bowl.
b. Remove main metering jets from fuel bowl body
using Tool C-3748.

c.
Remove power valve and fiber gasket from fuel bowl body; discard gasket.

d.
Remove three attaching screws, venturi cluster
assembly, and gasket from fuel bowl body. Center
screw has smooth shank and fiber gasket for the accelerator pump fuel bypass and seal.
e. Using a
pair
of long nosed pliers, remove T-
shaped retainer, accelerator pump discharge spring

and
steel discharge
ball
from fuel bowl body.
f. Remove two inserts from main well.

E-35.
Throttle Body Removal and Disassembly

a.
Invert
fuel bowl body; remove three attaching
screws,
throttle body and gasket; discard gasket.
b. Remove idle mixture adjustment
needles
and
springs from throttle body.

Note:
No further disassembly of the throttle body
is required. The throttle valves should never be
removed, as the idle and
spark
holes
are drilled in
direct
relation to the location of the throttle valves

and
shaft. Removal of the throttle valves
will
upset
this alignment. The throttle body assembly is serv­ iced only as a complete assembly with throttle valves intact.

E-36.
Carburetor
Cleaning and Inspection
Dirt,
gum, water, or carbon contamination on the 122

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UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

E
exterior moving parts of a carburetor are
often

responsible for unsatisfactory performance.
For
this

reason,
efficient carburetion depends upon careful cleaning and inspection while servicing.

a.
Thoroughly clean carburetor castings and metal
parts
in carburetor cleaning solvent.

Caution:
Accelerator pump plunger and any fiber

or
rubber parts should never be immersed in
car­

buretor
cleaner. Wash pump plunger in cleaning
solvent.

b.
Blow out all passages in the castings with com­
pressed air. Dry all parts with compressed air.

Make
sure all jets and passages are clean. Do
not use wire to clean fuel passages or air bleeds.

c.
Check
inlet valve
needle
and seat for wear. If

wear
is noted, the assembly must be replaced.

d.
Check
float hinge pin for wear and check float
for damage.

e.
Check
throttle and choke shaft bores for wear

and
out-of-round.
f. Inspect idle mixture adjustment
needles
for
burrs
or
grooves; replace if damaged.
g. Inspect cup of accelerator pump plunger; re­
place if damaged, worn, or hardened. Inspect pump

well
in bowl for wear or scoring.

h.
Check
filter screens for
dirt
or lint.
Clean,
and

if
they remain
clogged,
replace.

i.
If for any reason parts have
become
loose
or
damaged in the cluster assembly, the assembly
must be replaced.

Note:
Use ijew gaskets whenever the carburetor
is disassembled.

E-37.
Throttle Body Assembly
a.
Install
idle mixture adjustment
needles
and
springs in throttle body. Tighten finger-tight, then
unthread
one
turn
as a preliminary adjustment
setting.

Caution:
Do not force idle mixture adjustment
needles
against
seats
or damage may result.

b.
Invert
fuel bowl body and place new throttle
body gasket on bowl. Fasten throttle body to bowl
body with three screws and lockwashers; tighten

securely.

E-38.
Fuel
Bowl Body Assembly

a.
Drop steel discharge check
tall
of accelerator
pump into discharge hole.
Install
pump discharge

spring
and T-shaped retainer. Stake retainer in
place.

Note:
Top of retainer must be flush with flat

surface
of fuel bowl body.

b.
Install
two inserts in main well. Align surface
on lip of insert with flat surface in recess on top
of main well.
Install
venturi cluster with gasket,

and
tighten mounting screws evenly and securely.

Be
certain that center screw is fitted with fiber gasket, and that a special smooth shank screw is
used.
c.
Install
two main metering jets, power valve
gasket and power valve.

d.
Install
small aluminum inlet check
ball
in ac­

celerator
pump inlet at
bottom
of pump well. In­

sert
pump return spring into well, and center by
pressing spring downward with finger.

e.
Install
pump inlet screen in
bottom
of fuel

bowl.

E-39.
Air
Horn Body
Assembly

a.
Install
choke lever and collar on choke shaft.

Prong
on choke lever must face away from air

horn
body and be on top of choke trip lever.
b.
Install
choke shaft and lever assembly into the

air
horn. Choke rod
hole
in the choke lever must
face fuel inlet side of carburetor.

c.
Install
choke valve plate in choke shaft so that
letters RP
will
face upward in finished carburetor.
Install
two new valve plate attaching screws, but
do not tighten securely until valve plate is centered.

To
center choke valve plate on choke shaft, hold
choke valve tightly closed, then slide choke shaft

inward
to obtain approximately .020" [0,508 mm.]

clearance
between
choke trip lever and choke lever

and
collar assembly. Tighten choke valve screws

securely,
and stake lightly in place. Choke valve

will
be perfectly free in all positions when installed
correctly.

d.
Insert
outer accelerator pump lever and shaft as­ sembly into air horn body, with lever pointing to­

ward
choke shaft.
Install
inner pump arm, with plunger
hole
inward,
and tighten set screw securely.
Position pump plunger assembly on inner pump
arm,
with pump shaft pointing
inward,
and install

retainer.

e.
Install
needle
seat screen on inlet valve seat. In­

stall
seat and gasket in air horn body. Tighten seat
securely with a wide-blade screwdriver.
f.
Install
power piston into vacuum cavity.
Lightly
stake piston retainer washer in place. Piston should

travel
freely in cavity.
g.
Install
air horn gasket on air horn body, fitting
gasket over guide pin.

h.
Attach inlet valve
needle
to float.
Carefully

position float and insert float hinge pin. Drop tang
at
rear
of float arm downward toward air horn.

i.
Install
fuel inlet fitting, if removed.

j.
With
air horn assembly inverted, measure the distance from the air horn gasket to top of float
at toe \%£f [27,78 mm.] for standard carburetors

and
\%i [29,36 mm.] for exhaust emission control
equipped carburetors, as shown in Fig. E-23. Use
float level
gauge
J-5127-2. Bend float arm as re­

quired
to adjust float level.

k.
With
air horn body held upright, measure dis­
tance from gasket to
bottom
of float
pontoon
at outer end. Use a l7/s" [47,625 mm.] float drop

gauge.
Bend float tang, as required, to adjust float

drop.
See Fig. E-24.

I.
Carefully
place air horn body on fuel bowl
body, making certain that the accelerator pump
plunger is properly positioned in the pump well.
Lower
the cover gently, straight down; install air 123

FUEL
SYSTEM

1-5/32

133S2

FIG.
E-23—FLOAT
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
l—Float
Arm 2—Float Scam

horn
to fuel bowl with attaching screws. Tighten screws evenly and securely.

Note:
Longest air horn attaching screw
goes
in top
of pump housing.

m.
Install
choke rod into choke lever and fast-idle

cam.
Install
fast-idle cam screw and tighten se­

curely.
See Fig. E-25 for proper installation,
n.
Insert accelerator pump rod through outer
hole

and
into throttle lever; fasten with retainer.
A33S3

FIG. E-24—FLOAT DROP ADJUSTMENT
1—Float Tang 2—Float Drop Gauge 3—Float
E-40.
External
Carburetor
Adjustment

All
adjustments on the carburetor, except for float
adjustments, are made externally. For float level

and
drop adjustments, see
steps
j and k of Par.

E-38,
above.

E-41.
Accelerator Pump Adjustment

Unthread
curb-idle speed adjustment screw and completely
close
throttle valves in bore. Place
pump
gauge
across top of carburetor air horn ring,
as shown, with 15^" [29,369 mm.] leg of
gauge
pointing downwards, towards top of pump rod.

Lower
edge
of
gauge
leg should just touch the top
of the pump rod. Bend the pump rod, as required, to obtain the proper setting. See Fig. E-26. ]
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FIG.
E-25—CHOKE LINKAGE—INSTALLED VIEW 1—
Choke
Lever

2—
Trip
Lever

3—
Choke
Rod
4—
Throttle
Stop Screw 5—
Pump
Rod

13355

FIG.
E-26—ACCELERATOR
PUMP
ADJUSTMENT 1—
Pump
Gauge 2—
Pump
Rod

3—
Throttle
Shaft — Closed Position
E-42.
Curb
Idle Speed and Mixture
Adjustments

Adjust
curb idle speed adjustment screw to obtain

engine
idle speed as specified in Par. E-79. See Fig.

E-15.

When
engine
is at normal operating temperatures,

adjust
idle mixture
needle
screws to obtain smooth­
est
engine
idle; readjust idle speed if necessary.

Note:
Engine run on or "dieseling" is a condition

in
which combustion continues to take place after
the normal ignition spark from the distributor has
been shut off by turning off the ignition switch. It 124

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

E
E-79.
FUEL
SYSTEM SPECIFICHTIONS
CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS HURRICANE
F4 (See
Note)

Make
Model.
Throttle Bore

Main
Venturi.
Low
Speed
Jet

Main
Metering Jet Idle Port

Nozzle
Bleed In Body
Pump Jet
Float
Setting

Engine Idle RPM Dash Pot
Setting
. ......

CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS HURRICANE
F4 (See
Note).

Make Model
Throttle Bore
Main
Venturi
Low
Speed
Jet
Main
Metering Jet Idle Port

Nozzle
Bleed In Body
Pump Jet.
Float
Setting
Engine Idle RPM Dash Pot
Setting
Without Exhaust Emission Control

Carter

YF-938SD

lY2n
[3,81 cm.]

1M"
[3,18 cm.]
.028"
[0,711
mm.]

.0935"
dia.
[2,375
mm.]
.184" x .030" [4,70 a
0,765
mm.]
.0225
"[0,571
mm.] .031"
[0,787
mm.] Vk" [7,39 mm.] 600 Without Exhaust Emission Control

Carter

YF-4002-S

\y%"
[3,81 cm.]

1M"
[3,18 cm.]
.031"
[0,794
mm.]
.091" dia.
[2,311
mm.]
.184" x .030" [4,70 a
0.765
mm.] .028"
[0,713
mm.]
.025"
[0,635
mm.]
lW
[6,74 mm.] 650 — 700

With
Exhaust Emission Control
Carter

YF-4366-S,
YF-4941-S, YF-6115-S IV2" [3,81 cm.]

1M*
[3,18 cm.]
.035"
[0,889
mm.]
.089" dia.
[2,261
mm.]
.184" x .030" [4,70 a
0.765
mm.] .028"
[0,713
mm.]
.024"
[0,609
mm.]
1W
[6,74 mm.] 700 - 750
Y%" ]3,75 mm.]

CARBURETOR SPECIFICATIONS
DAUNTLESS
V-6 (See
Note)
Make
Model
Designation
Code Number
Choke
Number of Barrels
Throttle Bore

Main
Metering Jet: Production . . High Altitude —
over
5000
ft
—
over
10,000
ft... .
Float Level Adjustment*
Float Drop Adjustment Pump Rod Adjustment**
Engine Idle RPM
Initial
Idle
Speed
Setting
Initial
Idle Mixture
Setting.

Dash Pot
Setting
Without Exhaust Emission Control
Rochester
2G

7026082
Manual
2
Wy? [3,65 cm.]
.051" - 60° [1,29 mm.]
.049" - 60° [1,24 mm.] .047" - 60° [1,29 mm.]
Hit"
[27,78
mm.] V/%" [4,76 cm.]

IH2"
J2.94 cm.] 650
-—
700 3 turns in
2 turns out
W [3,75 mm.]
With
Exhaust Emission Control
Rochester

2G

7027082-7041185
Manual

2
[3,65 cm.]
.051" - 60° [1,29 mm.]
.049" - 60° [1,24 mm.] .047" - 60° (1,29 mm.] l%2"
[29,36
mm.] V/£" [4,76 cm.]

\W
]2,94 cm.[ 650 — 700 3 turns in
2 turns out
[3,75 mm.]

*From
air horn
gasket
to top of
float
at toe.

**From
air cleaner ring to top of
pump
rod.
NOTE:
Carburetor
specifications
for
engines
equipped
with
exhaust
emission
control are
also
shown
in
section
Fl for the F4-134 Hurricane
engine,
and in
section
F2 for the V6-225 Dauntless
engine.
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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.
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H

ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM SUBJECT
PAR.

Directional
Signal
Lamps
H-138

Hazard
Warning
Lamps
H-139

Head
Lamp
Replacement H-130
Head
Lamp
Aiming Procedure H-131 Headlight Dimmer Switch H-127

License
Plate
Lamp
H-136
Main
Light
Switch. H-126

Marker
Lights .H-l40

Parking
and
Turn
Signal
Light
H-133
Stop
Light
Switch. H-l28
Tail,
Stop and
Turn
Signal
Lamp
.H-134

H-1. GENERAL
All
'Jeep' Universal vehicles are equipped with 12- volt electrical systems. Use caution around the higher
voltage
of the 12-volt system as accidental

short
circuits are more capable of damaging electri­
cal
units. Also, arcs around the 12-volt battery are
more apt to ignite any gas that may be escaping

from
it. In the following paragraphs
will
be found
information about the battery, distributor, coil,
generator, alternator,
voltage
regulator and start­ ing motor. These units with the connecting wires,

make
up the
engine
electrical system. The wiring
diagram
will
show the different circuits of the en­

gine
electrical system and the various units which
make
up
those
circuits.

With
plastic-covered wiring harnesses use only

rubber-insulated
wiring clips.

Caution:
All current production vehicles are 12- volt, negative ground. Whenever servicing a 12-
volt electrical system, use caution, as an accidental

short
circuit is capable of damaging electrical units. Disconnect battery ground cable before changing

electrical
components.

H-2.
Battery

The
battery is a storage reservoir for electrical
energy produced by the alternator or generator.
The
battery should store sufficient energy for
operation of the entire electrical system when the
alternator
or generator is not pr 1,scing output,

such
as when the ignition is first turned on. Of

particular
importance is maintaining the electrolyte
at the correct level, regularly checking with a
hydrometer, and maintaining clean, tight cable connections.

Battery
service information is given in this section.

Caution:
Do not allow flames or sparks to be
brought near the vent
openings
of the battery since
hydrogen gas may be present in the battery and might explode.

Note:
The liquid in the battery (electrolyte) is a
solution of sulphuric acid which, on contact, can

injure
skin or
eyes,
or damage clothes. If it is spilled
on the skin or spattered in the
eyes,
promptly flush
it
away with quantities of clear water only. If the

acid
is spilled on clothes, wet it thoroughly with a

weak
solution of ammonia, or with a solution of sodium bicarbonate or baking soda.
SUBJECT
PAR.

HORN
H-137

ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT
H-150

WINDSHIPLD
WIPER SYSTEM
H-141
thru
149

SERVICE
DIAGNOSIS.
. .H-151

ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
H-152

Caution:
When installing the battery, the nega­
tive terminal must be grounded. Reverse polarity of the battery can cause severe damage to the charg­ing system.

Battery
Inspection

a.
Check
the specific gravity of the electrolyte in
each cell of the battery. A hydrometer reading of 1.260 indicates that the battery is fully charged.

If
the reading is 1.225 or below, the battery
needs

recharging.
If one or more cells is 25 "points" (.025) or more lower than the other cells, this in­
dicates that the cell is shorted, the cell is about to

fail,
or there is a
crack
in the battery partition in
the case. Unless the battery is repaired or replaced, battery trouble
will
soon
be experienced.

b.
Check
the electrolyte level in each cell, add

distilled
water to maintain the solution [9,5 mm.] above the plates. Avoid overfilling. Replace
the filler caps and tighten securely. It is important to keep the electrolyte level above the plates at all
times because plates that are
exposed
for any
length of time
will
be seriously damaged.

c.
Check
the wing nuts on the hold-down frame for tightness. Tighten them only with finger pres­

sure,
never with pliers or a wrench. Excessive
pressure
could damage the battery case.

d.
Clean
the battery terminals and cable con­ nectors. Prepare a strong solution of baking soda

and
water and brush it around the terminals to
remove any corrosion that is present. The cell caps must be tight and their vents sealed to prevent
cleaning solution entering the cells. After cleaning,
connect cables to battery and coat the terminals

with
heavy grease.

e.
Inspect the battery cables and replace if badly
corroded
or frayed.
Check
tightness
of terminal
screws to ensure
good
electrical connections.
Check

the
tightness
of the negative ground cable con­nection at the frame to ensure a
good
ground
connection.
f.
Load
test
the battery. Connect a voltmeter across the battery. Run the starting motor for 15 seconds. If the
voltage
does
not drop below 10
volts the battery is satisfactory. If the
voltage
falls
below the figure given, yet the specific gravity is
above
1.225,
the condition of the battery is questionable.
g. Be sure the
engine
ground strap connection, 172

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

H
11514

FIG.
H-2—WIRING
DIAGRAM—MODEL
CJ-3B
(Serial No.
35522
and
after)

1—
Left
Headlamp
2—
Left
Parking and Signal Lamp
3— Right Parking and Signal Lamp
4— Right Headlamp 5— Battery Ground Strap
6— Generator 7— Ignition
Coil

8— Junction Block
9—
Horn

10— Distributor
11— Battery
12—
Voltage
Regulator 13— Starting Motor
14—
Oil
Pressure Signal Switch 15— Temperature Sending Unit
16—
Solenoid
Switch 17— Foot Dimmer Switch
18—
Stop
Light Switch 19— Directional Signal Flasher
20— Fuse
21—
Light
Switch 22— Directional Signal Switch
23—
Horn
Button 24— Ignition and Starter Switch 25—Instrument Cluster
A—Upper Beam Indicator
B—Turn
Signal Indicator C—Instrument Lights

D—Oil
Pressure Indicator
E—Charging
Indicator F—Temperature Gauge

G—Fuel
Gauge
H—Instrument
Voltage
Regulator
25—Fuel Gauge Tank Unit
27—
Left
Tail
and
Stop
Lamp
28— Right
Tail
and
Stop
Lamp 175