1953 JEEP DJ cooling

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL
SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

Dl
Dl-104.
SERVICE
DIAGNOSIS

Poor Fuel Economy
Ignition Timing Late or Spark Advance Inoperative

Carburetor
Float Setting Too High
Accelerator Pump Improperly Adjusted
Fuel
Pump Pressure High

Fuel
Line
Leakage

Fuel
Pump Diaphragm Leakage
Cylinder
Compression Low
Valves Do Not Seat Properly
Spark
Plugs
Defective

Spark
Plug Cables
Defective

Ignition
Coil
or Capacitor
Defective

Carburetor
Air Cleaner Dirty

Brakes
Drag
Wheel Alignment Incorrect

Tire
Pressure Incorrect Odometer Inaccurate

Fuel
Tank
Cap Clogged or
Defective

Muffler or Exhaust Pipe Clogged or Bent

Lack
of
Power
Cylinder
Compression Low
Ingitdon Timing Late

Carburetor
or
Fuel
Pump Clogged or
Defective

Fuel
Lines Clogged
Air
Cleaner Restricted
Engine Temperature High Valves Do Not Seat Property

Valve
Timing Late Intake Manifold or Cylinder Head
Gasket Leaks
Muffler or Exhaust Pipe Clogged or Bent
Spark
Plugs Dirty or
Defective

Breaker
Point Gap Incorrect
Breaker
Points
Defective
Ignition
Coil
or Capacitor
Defective

Electrical
Connection Loose
Broken
Valve Spring

Broken
Piston Ring or Piston
Cylinder
Head Gasket
Defective

Distributor Cap Cracked

Low
Compression
Valves Not Seating Properly Piston Rings Seal Poorly
Valve
Spring Weak or Broken
Cylinder
Scored or Worn
Piston Clearance Too Great

Cylinder
Head Gasket Leaks

Burned
Valves and
Seats
Valves Stick or Are Too Loose in Guides
Valve
Timing Incorrect

Valve
Head and Seat Have Excessive Carbon
Engine Overheats

Valve
Spring Weak or Broken

Valve
Lifter Seized or Collapsed
Exhaust
System Clogged
Valves Sticking

Valve
Stem Warped

Valve
Stem Carbonized or Scored

Valve
Stem Clearance Insufficient in Guide

Valve
Spring Weak or Broken

Valve
Spring Distorted
Oil
Contaminated

Overheating
Cooling System Inoperative
Thermostat Inoperative Ignition Timing Incorrect

Valve
Timing Incorrect
Carbon
Accumulation Excessive

Fan
Belt Loose
Muffler or Exhaust Pipe Clogged or Bent

Oil
System Failure
Piston Rings Worn or Scored
Popping,
Spitting,
Detonation
Ignition Timing Incorrect

Carburetion
Improper

Carbon
Deposit
in Combustion
Chambers Excessive
Valves Not Seating Properly
Valve
Spring Broken
Spark
Plug Electrodes Burned
Water or Dirt in
Fuel
Fuel
Line
Clogged
Valve
Timing Incorrect

Excessive
Oil
Consumption
Piston Rings Stuck in Grooves, Weak,
Worn,
Broken, or Incorrectly Fitted

Crankshaft
Main Bearings or
Connecting Rod Bearings Have
Excessive Clearance
Gaskets or Oil Seals
Leak

Cylinder
Bores Worn, Scored,
Out-of-Round or Tapered
Pistons Have Too Great Clearance to Cylinder Bores
Connecting Rods Misaligned High Road Speed
High Temperature

Crankcase
Ventilation System Inoperative
Bearing Failure
Crankshaft
Bearing Journal Rough or Out-of-Round

Oil
Level Low
Oil
Leakage

Oil
Dirty
Oil
Pressure Low or Lacking
(Oil
Pump Failure)

Drilled
Passages
in Crankshaft or
Crankcase
Clogged

Oil
Screen Dirty
Connecting Rod Bent 105

E

FUEL
SYSTEM
Note:
Do not remove pressed-in parts such as
nozzle, pump jet, or antipercolator air bleed.

j.
Remove body flange attaching screws, body flange assembly, and gasket.

k.
Remove idle-adjustment screw, spring, idle

port
rivet, throttle lever assembly, washer, fast
idle arm, throttle plate screws, throttle plate, and throttle shaft.
1. Remove throttle shaft seal by prying out seal

retainer.

Note:
Do not remove pressed-in vacuum passage

orifice.

m.
Remove choke valve screws and choke valve.

Unhook
choke spring and slide shaft from housing,
n.
Wash all parts in carburetor cleaning solution

and
blow out passages with compressed air. Do not immerse diaphragm or seals in cleaning solution.

Inspect
all parts for wear or damage. Always use
new gaskets when reassembling.

E-22.
Carburetor
Reassembly

•
Refer to Fig. E-13.

To
expedite
reassembly, it is advisable to group all

related
parts by the circuit to which they belong.

a.
Install
throttle shaft seal and retainer in flange casting.

b.
Install
fast-idle
arm,
washer, and lever assembly
on throttle shaft. Slide shaft into place and install throttle valve.

c.
Install
idle port rivet plug and idle adjusting

screw
and spring.

d.
Attach flange assembly to body casting. Use new gasket.
e.
Install
low-speed jet assembly.
f.
Early
production models install pump intake
strainer
in pump diaphragm housing and carefully
press into recess.

Note:
If strainer is even slightly damaged, a new
one must be installed.
g.
Install
pump diaphragm assembly in diaphragm housing.
Then,
install pump diaphragm spring
(lower)
and retainer.

h.
Install
pump lifter
link,
metering rod
arm,
upper
pump spring, and retainer.

I.
Install
metering rod jet.

Note:
No gasket is used with this jet.

j.
Install
diaphragm housing attaching screws in
the diaphragm housing, making sure that the

edges
of the diaphragm are not wrinkled.
Lower

into place and tighten screws evenly and securely,
k.
Install
throttle shaft seal, dust seal washer, and
shaft seal spring.

I.
Install
pump connector
link
in the throttle arm
assembly.
Install
throttle shaft arm assembly on
throttle shaft guiding connector
link
in pump lifter

link
hole.
CAUTION:
Linkage
must not bind in any throttle
position. If binding occurs,
loosen
clamp screw in
throttle arm, adjust slightly, then retighten screw.

m.
Install
pump check disc, disc retainer, and lock

ring.

n.
Install
metering rod and pin spring. Connect
metering rod spring.
o.
Check
and if necessary correct meter ing rod adjustment. Follow procedure of
Par.
E-16.
p.
Install
needle
seat and gasket assembly, needle,
float
and
float pin. The
stop
shoulder on the float
pin
must be on the side away from the bore of
the carburetor.

q.
Set float level to specifications. Follow pro­ cedure of
Par.
E-12.

r.
Install
air horn gasket and air horn assembly.

Install
attaching screws, lock washers, and choke
tube clamp assembly. Tighten center screws first,
s. Slide choke shaft and lever assembly into place
and
connect choke lever
spring.
Install
choke valve.
Center
the valve by tapping lightly, then hold in
place with fingers when tightening screws,
t.
Install
fast-idle connector rod with
offset
portion
of rod on top and pin spring on outside.
Install
fast-idle connecting rod spring.

E-23.
Correcting Acceleration
Flat
Spot

Early
production
Carburetor
Models 938-S, 938-
SA,
938-SC

Inasmuch
as a flat
spot
on acceleration or low speed
stumble can
come
from causes other than
car­

buretor
malfunction, it is recommended that
engine

tuning be thoroughly checked before attempting
any
actual carburetor work. Make sure that
ignition, compression, and timing are correct and
that fuel pump is supplying enough gas. Also, the F-head
engine
employs a water-heated intake

manifold.
Proper vaporization of the fuel depends
on correct intake manifold temperature. Since this
temperature is controlled by the cooling system
thermostat, include an operational check of the
thermostat when diagnosing the stumble. Operating
temperatures consistently below
155°F.
can cause stumble.

If
the stumble persists, a
YF-938-S,
YF-938-SA,

or
YF-938-SC
carburetor can be converted to a
YF-938-SD
carburetor by installing Special Kit
924161, consisting of a pump discharge check
needle, a metering rod, and a metering rod jet. If this kit is installed, the pump discharge check

needle
replaces the original
ball,
weight, and re­

tainer
and the small wire-type retainer used with
the
ball
check assembly must not be reinstalled.

When
installing the kit, check the size of the pump discharge jet, No. 2, Fig. E-14.
Early
production
YF-938S
and
YF-938SA
carburetors have a .025" [0,635 mm.] jet installed. If the carburetor being
converted has a .025" jet it must be opened up to .031" [0,787 mm.] by running a No. 68
drill
through
the jet as shown in
Fig.
E-14.
The jet must be drilled
as it is a pressed in part and cannot be replaced.
Upon
completing the installation of the conversion

kit,
mark
or tag the carburetor to indicate that it
is a
YF-938SD.
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UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

F EXHAUST SYSTEM

Contents

SUBJECT
PAR.

GENERAL
.F-l Dauntless V-6 Engine Exhaust System....
F-3

Hurricane
F4 Engine Exhaust System....
F-2

MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
F-4

EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICING
F-5
SUBJECT
PAR.

Exhaust
Manifold Installation. .F-6
Exhaust
Pipe(s) Replacement F-8

Heat
Control Valve Replacement F-7

Muffler
Replacement F-9
Tail
Pipe Replacement F-10

EXHAUST SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.
.
F-11

F-L
GENERAL
The
major components of the exhaust system (Figs.
F-l,
F-2 and F-3) are the exhaust manifold(s), ex­
haust pipe(s), muffler and tail pipe. Differences in
the exhaust system occur depending on whether the vehicle is equipped with the Hurricane F4 or
Dauntless V-6 engine.

Note:
For service information on exhaust emission
control systems, refer to Section Fl and F2 of this

manual.
F-2. Hurricane
F4 Engine Exhaust System

On
the Hurricane F4 engine, the exhaust and in­
take manifolds are separate units. The intake mani­
fold is cast as an integral part of the cylinder head

and
is completely water jacketed.
This
construction

transfers
heat from the cooling system to the in­
take riser and assists in vaporizing the fuel when
the
engine
is cold.

With
this construction, there is no heat control
valve on the
engine
and the only function of the exhaust manifold is to gather and direct the exhaust
FIG.
F-l—HURRICANE F4 ENGINE EXHAUST
SYSTEM
—
EARLY
MODEL
1—
Exhaust
Pipe
2—
Clamp

3—
Exhaust
Pipe Extension
4—
Clamp

5— Tail
Pipe 6—
Muffler
7—
Clamp

8—
Support
Strap

9—Bolt

10—Support
Strap
11—Bracket

12—
Insulator

13—
Bracket

14—
Nut
and
Lockwasher
15—
Washer

16—Bolt

17—
Gasket

18—
Bolt
19— Nut
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UNIVERSAL
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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UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

COOLING
SYSTEM

Contents

SUBJECT
PAR.

GENERAL
.G-l Antifreeze Solutions. .G-l6
Cylinder
Block.
..................
.G-8

Draining
Cooling System............... G-3

Engine
Overheating..
.................
.G-19
Fan
Belt.
......... .........
.G-18
Filling
Cooling System.................
G-2

Inhibited
Coolant Solution .G-l7

Temperature
Sending Unit.
...........
.G-l0

Thermostat
.........................
G-9

RADIATOR
.G-5
Radiator
and Heater Hoses.............
G-7
SUBJECT
PAR.

Radiator
Pressure
Cap.................
G-4

Radiator
Removal and Replacement..... G-6

WATER
PUMP.
. . .G-ll
Water
Pump Disassembly. .............G-13

Water
Pump Inspection.
..............
.G-12

Water
Pump Reassembly.
.............
.G-14

Water
Pump Removal and Replacement. .G-l5

SERVICE
DIAGNOSIS.
.G-20

SPECIFICATIONS
. .G-21

ANTIFREEZE
CHART.
..... ... .G-22

G-l. GENERAL
a.
The satisfactory performance of the Hurricane

F4
engine
is controlled to a great
extent
by the proper operation of the cooling system. The
engine

block is full length water jacketed which prevents
distortion of the cylinder walls. Directed cooling
and
large water holes, properly placed in the cylin­
der head gasket cause more water to flow past the
valve
seats
(which are the
hottest
parts of the

block)
and
carry
the heat away from the valves, giving positive cooling of valves and seats.

Minimum
temperature of the coolant is controlled by a thermostat mounted in the
outlet
passage of
the engine. When the coolant temperature is below
thermostat-rated temperature, the thermostat re­ mains closed and the coolant is directed through
the radiator-bypass
hose
to the water pump. When the thermostat opens, coolant flow is directed to
the top of the radiator. The radiator dissipates the
excess
engine
heat before the coolant is recirculated
through the engine.
The
cooling system is pressurized. Operating pres­
sure
is regulated by the rating of the radiator cap

which
contains a relief valve, b. The Dauntless V-6
engine
efficiency and per­formance is controlled to a great
extent
by proper
operation of the cooling system. The cooling system

does
more than cool the engine. It also directs
the flow of coolant to provide the
best
operating
temperature range for each part of the engine.

In
the Dauntless V-6
engine
coolant is forced by
the water pump into two main passages that run the length of the block on each side (Fig. G-l).
FIG.
G-1—COOLANT
FLOW
THROUGH
THE
DAUNTLESS
V-6
ENGINE

161

COOLING
SYSTEM

14263

FIG.
G-2—COOLING SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
V-6
ENGINE

1—
Radiator
Pressure Cap

2—
Hose
Clamp

3—
Radiator
Hose (Inlet-Upper)
4—
Radiator
Hose (Outlet-Lower) 5—
Bolt
6—
Water
Pump Assembly 7—
Cap
8—Thermostat
By-Pass Hose
g—Water Outlet
Elbow

10—
Gasket

11—
Thermostat
12—
Water
Pump Gasket

13—
Dowel
Pin
14—
Radiator
Shroud (Heavy Duty Cooling) 15—
Pulley

16—
Fan
Spacer
17—
Fan
and Alternator Belt

18—Fan

19—
Lockwasher

20—
Radiator

21—
Drain
Cock
From
these
main passages, the coolant flows around
the
full
length of each combustion chamber.

After
cooling the block, the coolant passes through
ports between the block and each cylinder head.
These
ports direct most of the coolant flow around the exhaust valve area to prevent hot exhaust
gases

from
overheating the exhaust ports.

From
the cylinder heads, the water passes into a
water
manifold between each of the heads and the

water
pump. If the thermostat is closed, the coolant
is ported back to the pump where it is recirculated

back
into the pump and into the engine. After the
coolant heats enough to open the thermostat, the coolant is directed from the water manifold through
a
hose
to the top of the radiator and then through
the radiator which acts as a heat exchanger to cool the fluid. The coolant is then ported through a
hose

from
the bottom of the radiator to the pump, which

recirculates
it back to the engine.

The
cooling system is pressurized. Operating pres­
sure
is regulated by a relief valve in the radiator

cap. The
heater inlet
hose
is connected to a port on
the right bank cylinder head. The outlet
hose
is connected to the heater adapter tube on the water

pump.

c.
It is recommended when using water for coolant
that the cooling system be flushed and checked for leaks twice a year, preferably in the
fall
before
antifreeze is added and in the spring when the antifreeze is drained.

Reverse
flushing
will
aid greatly in removing rust 162

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G and
scale, especially when used with a flushing
solution. A cleaning solution should be used to

loosen
the rust and scale before reverse flushing
the cooling system.

Flushing
is accomplished through the system in a direction
opposite
to the normal coolant flow.
This

action causes the water to get behind the corrosion

deposits
and force them out. To do this, remove
the upper and lower radiator
hoses.
Then
attach a
drain
hose
at the top of the radiator. Attach a new
piece of
hose
to the radiator
outlet
at the
bottom
and
insert the flushing gun. Connect the water
hose

to the flushing gun to a water
outlet
and the air
hose
to an air line.
Turn
on the water and when
the radiator is
full,
apply the air in short blasts,
allowing the radiator to
fill
between
blasts.
Con­
tinue this flushing operation until the water runs

clear
through the top
hose.

With
the thermostat removed, attach a leadaway
hose
to the water
hose
inlet. Also attach a length
of new
hose
to the water
outlet
connection at the
top of the engine.
Turn
the water on and
fill
the
water jacket and then apply air in short blasts.
Continue
this flushing until the water runs clear.

Also
do the hot water heater. Remove heater water

outlet
hose
from heater core. Remove inlet from 163

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