1953 JEEP DJ Service Manual

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

B
Reinstall
the axle shafts, and
refill
the housings to
plug level using the universal joint lubricant
specified in
Lubrication
Specifications.

B-56.
Front
Axle Wheel Bearings

To
lubricate the wheel bearings, it is necessary
to remove, clean, repack, and adjust them. When
front wheel hubs and bearings are removed for
lubrication,
they should be thoroughly washed in a
suitable cleaning solvent. The bearings should be
carefully
dried and then given a thorough cleaning

and
inspection. Use a clean brush to remove all

particles
of old lubricant from bearings and hubs.

After
the bearings are cleaned, inspect them for
pitted races and rollers. Also, check the hub oil
seals.

Note:
Wheel bearing lithium base lubricants are
used at the factory for
initial
fill
of
these
bearings.
When
lithium base and sodium base lubricants are

mixed,
the result is a thinned-out mixture that
can
bleed through seals. It is therefore important
that lubricants with the correct base be used when

lubricating
the wheel bearings.
Should
leaks occur at wheel bearing seals, the leaks

may
be caused by a mixture of two
types
of
lubri­

cants.
In such cases, the old lubricant should be
completely removed before new lubricant is added.

Wheel
bearings should be thoroughly cleaned,
lubricated
with lithium base and reinstalled.

Repack
the bearing
cones
and rollers with grease

and
reassemble hub in the reverse order of the
disassembly. Test the bearing adjustment as out­

lined
in Section Q.

B-57.
Rear
Axle Wheel Bearings

The
Rear
wheel bearings an early models equipped

with
lubrication fittings with a vent opening
through the housings above each fitting should be
lubricated
sparingly, each
2,000
miles
[3.200
km.].

Use
a hand compressor and wheel bearing grease,
forcing
the grease through each lubrication fitting

until
it flows from the vent. Vent should be kept
clear
of obstruction or grease
will
back up into the

brakes.
Do not add grease after it flows from the
vent for it may be forced through the wheel key-
way
onto
the outside of the wheel and possibly

onto
the brake linings.
Rear
wheel bearings that do
not have lubrication fittings should be removed
each
12,000
miles
[19.200
km.] and the bearing
cleaned, inspected and repacked. Refer to proce­

dure
in Par. B-56.

Note:
When servicing the Flanged Axle Unit
Bear­

ing Assembly, refer to Section N, Par. N-5 for

proper
lubrication procedures.

B-58.
Propeller Shafts
and
Universal Joints

The
propeller shaft slip joints and universals should
be lubricated with a hand compressor grease gun so as to not damage the bearing seals. The units
should be lubricated with a
good
quality grease.

Refer
to the
Lubrication
Chart
for lubrication fre­
quency and lubricant type and grade. B-59.
Lights
and
Controls

a.
Check
all interior and exterior lights and light
switches for proper operation, including: parking
lights, headlamps (high beam and low beam),

tail
lights, brake lights, directional lights, and in­ strument panel lights.

b.
Check
all instrument panel controls and
instru­

ments for proper operation.

B-60.
Speedometer Cable

Remove the
speedometer
cable from its housing every
12,000
miles
[19.300
km.].
Clean
it thor­
oughly and coat it with a
good
quality light graphite grease.

B-61.
Headlights

Refer
to Section H.

B-62.
Heater Controls

Apply
Lubriplate
130-A to all friction points and
pivot points on the heater controls panel unit as well as the pivot points at the dashpot. Apply

a
few drops of penetrating oil all along the Bowden
cable.
This
oil
will
penetrate into the center wire.

B-63.
Windshield Wiper and
Washer Controls

Lubricate
the friction points and the pivot points
on the windshield wiper transmission and linkage

arms
with a slight amount of
Lubriplate
130-A.

B-64.
Rotate Tires

Refer
to Section Q for the correct method of rotat­ ing the tires.

B-65.
Body Lube Points
•
Refer to Par. B-66 through B-68.

B-66.
Hood Hinge Pivot Points

Lubricate
the frictional points of the hood hinge
pivot points with a few drops of light-weight
engine

oil.
B-67.
Glove Compartment Door Latch
Sparingly
wipe
Lubriplate
130-A on the
glove
com­
partment door latch.

B-68.
Tailgate Hinges

Lubricate
the friction points of the tailgate hinges

with
a few drops of light-weight
engine
oil.

B-69.
LUBRICATION
OF
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

B-70.
Pintle Hook

When
lubricating the vehicle, place a few drops of oil on the pintle hook and safety latch pivot pins.

B-7!.
Centrifugal Governor

Check
the oil level in the governor housing at each
vehicle lubrication. Use the same seasonal grade
oil
as is used in the
engine
and change oil at each

engine
oil change. Do not
fill
the housing above
the level indicating plug opening. Keep the vent

in
the filler plug open at all times. 17

B

LUBRICATION
B-72.
Powr-Lok
or Trac-Lok
Differential

Refer
to Par. B-53.

B-73.
PARTS
REQUIRING
NO
LUBRICATION

B-74.
Water Pump Bearing,
Clutch
Release
Bearing

The
water pump and clutch release bearings are

prelubricated
for life when manufactured and cannot be relubricated.

B-7S.
Starter
Motor
Bearings

The
starting motor bearings are lubricated at assembly to last
between
normal rebuild periods.

B-76.
Alternator Bearings

The
alternator bearings are lubricated at assembly

and
require no further lubrication.

B-77.
Springs

The
vehicle springs should not be lubricated. At assembly the leaves are coated with a long-lasting

special
lubricant which is designed to last the life
of the springs. Spraying with the usual mixture of
oil
and kerosene has a tendency to wash this
lubri­

cant
from
between
the leaves, making it necessary
to relubricate
often
to eliminate squeaking.

B-78.
Shock Absorbers

Hydraulic
direct-action shock absorbers are per­ manently sealed and require no periodic
lubrica­

tion service. Shock absorber mounting bushings
are
not to be lubricated.

B-79.
LUBRICATION
REQUIREMENTS
FOR
OFF-HIGHWAY
OPERATION

Adequate lubrication
becomes
increasingly im­ portant when vehicles are used in off-highway
operation. Under
these
conditions all operating
parts
of both the
engine
and chassis are subjected
to unusual pressures. At the same time such operation is usually under abnormal dust and
dirt

conditions making additional precautions neces­

sary.
The importance of correct lubrication for
the conditions of operation cannot be overestimated.

B-80.
Engine
Oil

It
is important, that the oil in a new or rebuilt
engine
be changed after the first
eight
or ten hours
of operation, and for heavy, dusty work, every 50

hours
thereafter. Watch the condition of the oil closely and change it immediately if it appears to
be contaminated.

i-Il.
Engine
Oil
Filter

Replace
the oil filter at the end of the first 100

hours
of service. Under extreme operating con­ ditions, more frequent replacement may be re­
quired.
The condition of the oil is a reliable

indicator
of the condition of the filter element.
If
the oil
becomes
discolored and shows evidence
of contamination, change the filter without delay.
(Refer
to
Par.
B-10, B-ll for the correct procedure
for replacing the oil filter.)

B-82.
Air Cleaner

Care
of the air cleaner is extremely vital to the life of the engine. Pay particular attention to the
amount of dust and
dirt
in the air taken into the

engine
through the air cleaner. When dust is not
noticeable in the air, service the air cleaner each scheduled maintenance period. Whenever the air is
noticeably dusty (for example when the vehicle is

driven
on secondary roads or through fields) then
service the air cleaner more frequently. Under extreme continually dusty and dirty conditions
where the vehicle operates in clouds of dust and

dirt,
service the air cleaner daily. (Refer to Par.
B-24
thru
B-26 for service procedures.)

B-83.
Chassis
Lubrication

The
period of lubrication depends entirely upon the type of work being done. Using the specified

interval
given in the Service Maintenance Schedule as a guide, lubricate at safe intervals required for
the particular type of operation. Under extremely
dusty conditions lubricate
these
points daily. Be

sure
to force enough lubricant into each fitting to force out the old lubricant which might be con­
taminated with grit and which would cause
rapid

wear
if allowed to remain.
Do not place lubricant on the various
ball
and socket joints or pivot points of the lift linkage as
dirt
will
accumulate to form an abrasive mix­

ture.
It is
best
to simply wipe
these
parts clean

with
a cloth.

B-84.
Front
Axle
Shaft Universal Joints

For
off-highway use remove the universal joints twice yearly, thoroughly clean both the housings

and
joints with a suitable solvent, and
refill
the
housings to the
fill
plug opening levels with the

correct
lubricant as given in the
Lubrication
Specifications.

B-85.
Transmission and Transfer
Case

The
combined capacity of the two housings is
small
for economy, making it important that the

lubricant
be changed at regular intervals. For off-highway use
drain
both housings every 300

hours
of operation and
refill
to the
fill
plug opening
levels. Refer to B-35 through B-37 when changing

lubricant.

B-86.
Front and
Rear
Axle
Differentials

Because of the higher pressure developed in the
axle assemblies with heavy duty operation,
drain,

flush,
and
refill
the differential assemblies each 300 hours of operation. Use only flushing oil or light
engine
oil to clean out the housings (except

Powr-Lok
and
Trac-Lok
differentials). Refer to
Par.
B-52 and B-53 for draining and flushing

differential.
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Contents

SUBJECT
PAR.

GENERAL
C-l

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.C-2
Air
Cleaner
C-21

Battery
. C-3
Carburetor
Adjustments
C-2 5

Coil
C-20
Crankcase
Ventilation C-6

Cylinder
Compression C-9

Cylinder
Head(s) .C-5

Dash
Pot Adjustments .C-26

Distributor
Service C-10
thru
C-13

Distributor
Resistance Test C-l6

Fan
Belt
C-2 7
Fuel
Lines
and Screens
C-2
2

C-l.
GENERAL
An
engine tune-up should be performed for all
Jeep Vehicles each 6000 miles [9.600 km.] or at the end of each 250 hours off-the-road operation,
to ensure best possible performance at all times.
The
tune-up should follow the sequence given in
this section.
Because of federal laws limiting exhaust emissions,

it
is even more important that the engine tune-up is
done
accurately, using the specifications listed
on the tune-up sticker found in each engine com­

partment.

Note;
To ensure proper operation and effectiveness
of the exhaust emission control system, and to
comply with
Federal
and State requirements, a
recheck
of ignition timing, idle speed and idle mix­

ture
and necessary adjustments must be performed
after the first
2,000
miles [3.200 km.] of vehicle
operation.

A
minor engine tune-up should be performed every
6,000
miles [9.600 km.] or at the end of 250 hours
of off-the-road use.
Major
engine tune-up should
be performed every 12,000 miles [19.300 km.].

The
parts of units which affect power and perform­
ance may be divided into three groups:
(1) Units affecting compression
(2) Units affecting ignition
(3) Units affecting carburetion

The
tune-up procedure should cover
these
groups
in
the order given. While the items affecting com­
pression and ignition may be handled according
to personal preference, correction of items in the
carburetion
group should not be attempted until

all
items affecting compression and ignition have
been satisfactorily corrected.

Note:
To make sure hydro-carbon and carbon
monoxide emissions
will
be within limits, it is very

impotrant
that the adjustments be followed exactly
as listed on the sticker found in each engine compartment.
SUBJECT
PAR.

Fuel
Pump . . C-23

Heat
Control
Valve C-7

Ignition
Cables C-19

Ignition
Timing
. C-14

Ignition
Wires C-l8

Manifold
C-5

Manifold
Vacuum C-24

Point
Dwell C-17

Primary
Circuit
Tests
.................
C-15
Spark
Plugs C-4

Tappets
C-8

ROAD TEST C-2
8

SERVICE
DIAGNOSIS
. : C-29

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS..
C-30

Minor
engine tune-up consists of the following.
Inspect
and correct as required:
Battery
cables and connections.
Alternator
and regulator wiring.

Primary
— Secondary wiring, distributor cap.

Cylinder
head torque.

Contact
point dwell.

Vacuum
and centrifugal advance.

Ignition
timing.
Spark
plugs for correct air gap.

Adjust
idle speed and idle air mixture.

Adjust
all drive belt tensions.
Clean
carburetor air cleaner.

Lubricate
exhaust manifold damper.

Major
engine tune-up includes the following.
Inspect
and correct as required:
Battery
condition and charging
circuit.
Clean,
lubricate
and tighten battery cable connec­
tions.

Ingition
system.
Spark
plugs; replace if necessary or clean and gap.

Compression
check.

Primary—Secondary
wiring, distributor cap.

Replace
contact points and condenser.

Lubricate
distributor cam with cam grease.
Adjust
contact points.

Check
vacuum and centrifugal advance. Set ignition timing.

Torque
cylinder head.
Adjust
idle speed and idle air mixture.

Replace
fuel filter element (every 12,000 miles [19.300
km.]).

Adjust
all drive belt tensions.

IMPORTANT: SPECIFICATIONS
FOR EN-

GINE
RPM.
DISTRIBUTOR POINT DWELL,
AND IGNITION TIMING GIVEN
IN
TUNE- UP SECTION
C
REFER
TO
VEHICLES
WITH
AND WITHOUT EXHAUST EMISSION CON­

TROL
SYSTEMS.

FOR
VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO
REFER
TO
SECTION
Fl (F4-134
ENGINE)
AND
F2 (V6-225
ENGINE).
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C-2.
TUNE-UP SEQUENCE

The
following
Pars.
C-3 through
C-2
7
give the
sequence and describe the services to be performed
when tuning the engine.

C-3.
Clean
and
Check
Battery
Inspect
battery and cables. If the battery is not
satisfactory, install a fully-charged battery to allow
completion of the tune-up.
Note: If the battery fails any of the following tests,
remember that the cause may be other electrical
trouble, and not necessarily only a defective battery.
Refer
to Section H for electrical troubleshooting

and
tests.

a.
Check
the specific gravity of the eletrolyte 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 indicates
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 pres­

sure
could damage the battery case.

d.
Clean
the battery terminals and cable connec-
FIG.
C-l—FRAME
GROUND
STRAP
—

HURRICANE
F4
1—
Right
Front
Engine Mount

2—
Frame
Ground
Strap
DAUNTLESS
V-6
tors.
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 install
cable connectors on terminals and coat the ter­
minals
and connectors 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 connec­ tion at the engine to ensure a
good
ground con­ nection.

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 on a 12 volt battery the battery is satisfactory. If the
voltage falls below
these
values, yet the specific
gravity
is above
1.225,
the condition of the battery
is questionable.

g.
Make sure the engine to frame ground strap or
cable connections are tight. If
these
connections
are
loose,
corroded or dirty,
hard
starting or failure
of the vehicle electrical system may result. Refer
to
Fig.
C-l
for location of the
Hurricane
F4 engine
to frame ground strap and its connections. Refer to Fig. C-2 for location of the Dauntless V-6 en­ gine to frame ground cable.

C-4.
Clean and
Adjust
Spark Plugs
Clean,
inspect, and gap
spark
plugs. Do not install

spark
plugs until completion of compression tests.

a.
Use a
Spark
Cable
and Installing
Plier
Tool,

W-2
74,
to remove the leads from the
spark
plugs.

Caution:
Pulling on the cables to remove them

from
the
spark
plugs can cause internal breaks in
the leads that
will
cause ignition failure.

b.
Using a
spark
plug wrench, loosen each
spark

plug one or two turns to break
loose
any carbon
deposits on the plug base. 20

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UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

FIG.
C-3—SETTING SPARK PLUG
GAP
1—Wire
Gauge 2—Spark Plug
c.
Blow out all carbon and
dirt
from each
spark

plug hole with compressed air. If compressed air is
not available, start the engine and accelerate to 1000 rpm. to blow out the carbon and
dirt.
Stop
the engine.

d.
Remove the plugs carefully with a
spark
plug

wrench.

e. Inspect the plugs for serviceability. Especially
check
for burned and eroded electrodes, blistering
of porcelain at the firing tip, cracked porcelain, or

black
deposits and fouling. These conditions in­
dicate that the plugs have not been operating at
the correct temperature. Replace bad or worn plugs

in
sets.
f. Measure the electrode gap of each new or exist­
ing plug with a wire
gauge
as shown in Fig. C-3.

Adjust
each electrode gap to the specific gap by
bending the outer electrode mounted in the plug
shell.

g.
Clean
the plugs on a sand blast cleaner. Avoid
too much abrasive blast as it
will
erode the in­
sulator.
Clean
the threads with a wire
brush.

Deposits
will
retard
heat flow to the cylinder head.

h.
Clean
the electrode surfaces with a small flat
file. Dress the electrodes to secure flat parallel surfaces on both the center and side electrode.

i.
Champion J-8 are the replacement
spark
plugs
recommended for the F4-134 engine. Adjust elec­
trode gap to .030" [0,762 mm.] and should be
torqued to 25 to 33 lb-ft. [3,5 a 4,6 kg-m.].

j.
For the V6-225 engine, AC 44S or Champion

UJ12Y
spark
plugs are the replacement
spark

plugs recommended. The
spark
plugs should be gapped to .035" [0,889 mm.] and should be
torqued to 25 to 33 lb-ft. [3,5 a 4,6 kg-m.].
C-5. Torque Cylinder
Head(s)
and
Manifold
a.
Hurricane
F4 Engine.

Torque
the cylinder head bolts with a torque

wrench
to 60 to 70 lb-ft [8,3 a 9,7 kg-m.]. Follow
the sequence shown in Fig. C-4. Do not overlook
tightening the cylinder head bolt, No. 5, in the

intake
manifold directly under the carburetor
opening. 10102

FIG.
C-4—HURRICANE
F4
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
Torque
all manifold attaching nuts evenly to 29
to 33 lb-ft. [4,0 a 4,6 kg-m.].
b.
Dauntless V-6 Engine.

Torque
cylinder head bolts 65 to 85 lb-ft. [9,0 a 11,8 kg-m.]. Follow the sequence shown in Fig.

C-5.
Torque all intake manifold bolts 45 to 55 lb-ft. [6,2 a 7,6 kg-m.]. Torque all exhaust manifold bolts
15 to 20 lb-ft. [2,1 a 2,8 kg-m.]. Refer to Fig. Dl-
for tightening sequence. 14203

FIG.
C-5—DAUNTLESS
V-6
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE C-6.
Service
Crankcase
Ventilating System

•
Refer to Fig. C-6 and C-7.
Positive crankcase ventilation is accomplished by

utilizing
the vacuum created in the intake mani­
fold to draw clean air through the crankcase and
valve chamber. A valve, in the vacuum line to the

intake
manifold, varies the air flow through the

crankcase
to
meet
changing conditions at all engine

speeds
and loads. The system
will
work effectively as long as all component parts are clean and free

from
sludge and carbon. Improper operation of the ventilating system can contribute to rough
idling,
power loss, and the formation of sludge and

varnish
in the engine.

The
system also prevents crankcase vapors from
entering the atmosphere. Engine vapors are drawn
into the carburetor through the ventilation valve
and
burned with the normal fuel mixture. 21

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FIG.
C-6—CRANKCASE VENTILATION
VALVE
SYSTEM, V6 ENGINE

1—
Hose
Clamp
2— Hose, Breather to Air Cleaner
3— Grommet, Valve1 Cover

4—
Crankcase
Ventilation Valve 5— Hose. Valve to Carburetor
.
...-.X
;

urn

FIG.
C-7—POSITIVE
CRANKCASE VENTILATION
VALVE
LOCATION —- DAUNTLESS V-6 ENGINE

1—Hose
on Engines with
Fuel
Evaporization
Emission
Control System Only 22

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C The
valve, connecting pipes, and
hoses
must be
inspected and serviced at intervals of
2,000
[3.200

km.],
6,000
[9.600 km.] and 12,000 [19.300 km.]
miles, continuing each
6,000
miles [9.600 km.] of
vehicle operation thereafter. It may be necessary to inspect and clean the system more frequently

under
adverse driving or weather conditions.
Replace
the valve each 12,000 miles [19.300 km.],

a.
Dauntless V-6 Engine.

Filtered
air from the carburetor air cleaner enters the engine crankcase through a hose. The ventila­tion valve is mounted on the right cylinder bank
rocker
arm cover (Fig. C-7) and is connected by a

hose
to a fitting at the base of the carburetor at the

intake
manifold opening. The valve varies the air
flow through the crankcase to
meet
changing condi­
tions at all engine
speeds
and loads. To check the operation of the system, remove the valve with the

hose
attached from the rocker arm cover.
With
the engine running at fast idle, a vacuum must be felt
at the open end of the ventilation valve. If no

vacuum
is present, the valve and
hose
should be
inspected and cause of the restriction determined.

To
check the valve disconnect it from the air
13334

FIG.
C-9—POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM
— F4
ENGINE (TYPICAL)
1—Valve
Open 2—Valve Closed
23

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14011

FIG.
C-8—POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE
vacuum
hose
and insert a stiff wire into the valve
body and observe whether or not the plunger can be readily moved (Fig. C-8). The valve may be
cleaned, by soaking in a reliable carburetor clean­
ing solution and drying with low pressure dry air.
b.
Hurricane
F4 Engine.

Ventilation
of the
Hurricane
F4
engine
is accom­
plished in the same manner as the Dauntless V-6

engine
described above, the differences being that clean air enters the crankcase through a
hose
con­ nected
between
the top cover of the air cleaner and
the oil filler tube of the engine. The ventilation valve is screwed to a pipe fitting mounted in the
center of the intake manifold
between
number two

and
three cylinder inlet. A
hose
connects the venti­
lation valve to a vapor
dome
on the rocker arm
cover. Service procedures are the same as
those

used on the Dauntless V-6 engine. The valve may be checked for vacuum
pull
by removing the
hose

from
the valve while running the
engine
at fast idle speed and placing a finger on the valve opening to
check the vacuum. (Refer to Fig. C-9).

C-7.
Service
Manifold
Heat
Control
Valve
The
Dauntless V-6
engine
is equipped with a mani­fold heat control valve (Fig. F-6). Test the valve
for free operation. Place a few drops of penetrating

oil
at each end of the shaft where it passes through
the manifold.
Then
move
the valve up and down

a
few times to work the oil into the bushing. When
the
engine
is cold, the valve should be in the closed
position to ensure a fast warm-up of the intake
manifold for better fuel vaporization. When the
valve is closed, the counterweight is in its counter­ clockwise position. As the
engine
warms the coun­
terweight slowly rotates clockwise until the valve is fully open.

C-8.
Check
Valve
Tappet
Clearance
a.
Hurricane
F4 Engine.

With
the
engine
cold, check and adjust the intake
valve to .018"
[0,460
mm.] clearance and the ex­
haust valves to .016" [0,406 mm.] clearance. The
intake valves are adjusted by removing the rocker

arm
cover mounted on the cylinder head.
Turn
the
engine
over until No. 1 cylinder piston is on top
dead center on its compression stroke, then using a
feeler
gauge
check the clearance
between
the valve stem and the toe of the rocker arm. If clearance is

less
or greater than .018"
[0,460
mm.] the valve
must be adjusted by turning the rocker arm nut
clockwise to decrease and counterclockwise to in­ crease the clearance. When No. 1 cylinder intake
valve has been properly set use the same proce­
dures to check and reset, if necessary, the remaining
three cylinder valves. The exhaust valves are ad­ justed by removing the tappet cover located on
the right side of the engine. Place the cylinder to
be adjusted on top dead center (compression stroke) and check the clearance
between
the valve stem and tappet screw with a feeler
gauge.
If the
clearance is
less
or greater than .016" [0,406 mm.]
the valve must be adjusted by loosening the tappet
screw locknut and turning the screw until the proper clearance is obtained, then tighten the lock-
nut.

Note:
Always recheck the valve clearance after
tightening the locknut.
b. Dauntless V-6 Engine.

The
valve tappet clearance of the Dauntless V-6

engine
needs
no adjustment as the lifters are

hydraulic
and require no lash adjustment at time
of assembly or while in service.

C-9.
Check
Engine
Cylinder
Compression
a.
Hurricane
F4 Engine.

To
take the compression readings of the
engine
cylinders
remove all the
spark
plugs and disconnect
the high tension wire from the coil.
With
the throttle and choke open
turn
the
engine
with the

starter
motor while firmly holding the compression
gauge
in the
spark
plug port of the cylinder to be
checked. Allow at least four compression strokes
when checking each cylinder and record the first
and
fourth stroke reading of the
gauge.

When
pressure quickly
comes
up to specified pres­

sure
and is uniform
between
all cylinders within 10 psi. [0,7 kg-cm2] it indicates that the
engine
is
operating normally with satisfactory seating of

rings,
valves, valve timing, etc.
When
pressure is low on the first stroke and builds
up to
less
than specified pressure it indicates com­
pression leakage usually attributable to rings or
valves. To determine which is responsible, pour
Vz
oz. [15 cm3] of tune-up oil into each cylinder.

Allow
a few minutes for the oil to leak down past
the rings and then again
test
compression. If com­
pression pressures improve over the first
test,
the trouble is probably worn piston rings and bores. If
compression pressures do not improve, the trouble
is probably caused by improper valve seating. If
this condition is noticed on only two cylinders that
are adjacent, it indicates that there is a possible gasket leak
between
these
cylinders. If inspection
of the
spark
plugs from
these
cylinders disclosed
fouling or surface cracking of electrodes, gasket leakage is probable.

When
pressure is higher than normal it indicates
that carbon
deposits
in the combustion chamber have reduced the side of the chamber enough to
give
the
effect
of a raised compression ratio.
This

will
usually cause a pinging sound in the
engine
when under load that cannot be satisfactorily cor­rected by timing. The carbon must be cleaned out
of the
engine
cylinders to correct this trouble.

Reinstall
the
spark
plugs. Torque with a wrench
to proper setting.

Advise
the vehicle owner if compression is not satisfactory. 24