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I M
EKJAL
and
CHRYSLER
SERVICE MANUAL
FOREWORD
This Chrysler
and Imperial Service Manual has
been prepared
with
the latest
service information
available for use on 1966 models. Diagnosis,
disas
sembly,
repair, assembly and installation procedures
coupled with
complete specifications and tightening
references can be found in each group. This
publica
tion is one of the most important
"tools" available to
the service
technician.
It
will prove an invaluable aid
in properly performing any phase of service neces
sary to maintain
or restore the fine performance and
reliability characteristics
designed, engineered, and
manufactured
into these outstanding automobiles.
CHRYSLER
MODELS
1965
AC-i
AC-2
AC-3
AC-2-300L
IMPERIAL MODELS
1965 1966
Crown
AY-l Crown BY-3
LeBaron AY-l
LeBaron BY-3
The
service tools referred to in this
Manual are
available through Kelsey-Hayes Company, Miller
Spe
cial Tools, 17640 Grand River,
Detroit, Michigan
48227, U.S.A. unless otherwise
specified.
Extra copies of this Manual are available
at $5.00
each under Part Number 81-0704150.
Order from
Chrysler-Plymouth Division, Service
Department, P.O.
Box 1658, Detroit, Michigan 48231.
GROUP INDEX
Introduction and
General Specifications
Lubrication and
Maintenance
1
Accessories-
I
Radios,
Heaters, Mirrors
2
Front Suspension
3
Rear Axle
-
c
Brakes_S&9
Parking
6
Clutch
-, Cooling System-
I
Accessory Belt
Drives
8
Electrical and Instruments
9
Engine-Engine Oiling
11
Exhaust System
14
Fuel System
,
, Propeller Shaft and
10
Universal Joints
Newport
300
New Yorker
C300-L
Newport
300
New Yorker
1966
BC-i
BC-2
BC-3
17
Springs and Shock Absorbers
19
Steering
Gear_MI
Power
CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH
DIVISION CHRYSLER
MOTORS
CORPORATION
Chrysler Corporation
reserves the right to make changes in
design or to
make additions to or
improvements in its products without imposing
any ob
ligation,
upon
itself to install them on
its products previously
manufactured.
[21
Transmission_St
dani
Automatic
22 Wheels,
Bearings and Tires
23
Body, Sheet Metal and
Frame
[24
Air-Conditioning
litho in U. 5. A.
2CM SD &
1 8-65
81.0704150
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
IMpElAL CROWN 4-DOOR HARDTOP
q
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NW YORKER 2-DOO
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Oo
hARDTOP
NEWPORT
2.DOO
IIAkOTOP
Nt4o6
fly. 1-1964
ImpeaI and Chrysler
Models
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3
DEALER-FACTORY CONTACT
The following
outline of the proper procedure to use in obtaining assistance or advice on any mat
ter applying to Service
will insure your inquiries receiving prompt attention and handling. Make cer
tain those
members of your organization who might have the occasion to contact either your Regional
Office or the factory, are
thoroughly familiar with this procedure.
All matters pertaining
in any
way
to
Warranty
Service Claims, or of a
technical
nature, should be
handled by you direct with your Regional
Service Office.
When in
doubt
as
to
the proper procedure
to
follow in the
handling of a claim or complaint, prompt results can be obtained through a letter, telegram
or
phone call to your Regional Service Office-making certain to include all necessary information.
If the aid of
a
Service Representative is necessary, the Regional Office will arrange
for his contact
as promptly as circumstances permit.
Letters or telegrams to the Regional Service Office, should be confined to one subject only and
should include
the
following information:
Car Serial Number Owner’s Name
Date of Sale Mileage
Complete description of difficulty, corrective action taken, your recommendations as to what should
be done and the reason for
so
doing.
Include Paint and Trim Code Numbers where finish, upholstery, body or sheet metal is involved,
and
estimate of net cost of repairs.
CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH DIVISION
With the exception of orders for parts
or
parts literature, all requests for
Imperial, Chrysler,
Plym
outh Service literature
such as
Service Bulletins,
Service
Manuals, Owner Manuals,
Time
Schedules,
W.S.C.’s or other Chrysler-Plymouth Division Service literature, should be addressed to:
Letters Telegrams
Chrysler Corporation Chrysler-Plymouth Division
Chrysler-Plymouth Division Attention
Service Department Name of person to whom sent
P. 0. Box 1658 WUX
Detroit, Michigan 48231
Detroit, Michigan
Phone [phone] Area Code 313
NOTE:
Please make certain to include
the Code WUX on all telegrams to the Chrysler-Plymouth Divi
sion
as
this insures delivery direct
to
our
Teleprint
Room thus eliminating delay.
PARTS DIVISION
When parts and accessories are not immediately available from your local source of supply and to
insure for fastest delivery, please follow the "IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION" as outlined
in the "MASTER PARTS PRICE LIST" published by the Parts Division of Chrysler Motors Corporation.
MASTER TECHNICIANS SERVICE CONFERENCE
All
correspondence concerning
enrollment
in the
M.T.S.C.
Program,
issuance of
awards, orders for
additional
material, the return of reports,
or any
other matters relating to this program, should be
addressed
to:
Master Technician Service Conference
Chrysler Corporation Training
Center
P.O. Box 2ll
Detroit, Michigan 48231
Phone [phone]-Area
Code
313
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4 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
1966
MODELS
Chrysler Newport
Chrysler
300
Chrysler
New
Yorker
VEHICLE
AND ENGINE NUMBERS
BC-I
BC-2
BC-3
Imperial Crown
Imperial
Leflaron
VEHICLE
NUMBER-The vehicle number Serial
Number is
located on a metal plate attached to the
left front door body
hinge pillar
Fig.
2.
All vehicle
numbers contain thirteen digits. The
vehicle number
is a code which tells the carline 1st
digit, price class
2nd digit, body
type 3rd and 4th
digit,
engine dIsplacement
5th
digit, model year 0th
digit, assembly
plant 7th digit, and vehicle sequence
number last six digits
starting
with 100001.
ENGINE
NUMBER-The engine number is
stamped on the
boss on the top side of the cylinder
block just back of the water
pump
Fig. 3.
1st Digit
Carline
2nd DIgit
Price Class
3rd & 4th Digits
Body Type
5th Digit
Eng.
Displace-
6th DIgit
Model Year
7th Digit
Assembly Plant
ment Cii.
In.
E-Economy 6-1966
L-Low 23-2 Dr. Hardtop
M -Medium 27-Corivertjb le 3-Je If e son
H-High
P-Premium 414 Dr. Sedan
42-4 Dr. Town
Sedan
F-383 6-Newark
C-Chrysler
43-4 Dr. Hardtop G-413
V-Imperial
45-2 Seat Station
Wagon
45-3
Seat Station Wagon
J-440 8-Export
BODY PLATE NUMBER LOCATION
‘die body number is
stamped
on plate
which is
attached on
the engine side of the cowl just above the
master
cylinder on
thiperial
Models Fig. 4j. On
Chrysler Models the plate
is
located above the top
hinge of
the drivers side
door. Thc
plate shows
the
body
type,
trim code, schedule date, thin code and
the paint
code.
INCLUDES
SOME
SPECIAL ANO
5TANOARO EQUIPMENT TO AGREE
WITH CAR ORDERED
INCLUOES
L}ATE
AND
MONTH
OF YEAR AND
ORDER
NLMEER
CODE
NLMBER
Nk1175
BY-S
01-3
Fig. 2-Vehicle
Number Plate
Fig. S-Engine Number Locption Fig. 4-Body Number Plate
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
5
GENERAL DATA
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Body Styles
Chrysler
BC-i
Chrysler
BC-2
BC-2 300
Chrysler
BC-3
Imperial
BY-i
4 Dr. Sedan, 4 Dr. Hard Top
2 Dr. Hard Top, Convertible
Newport
4 Dr. Hard Top, 2 Dr. Hard Top
300
4 Dr. Sedan, 4
Dr. Hard Top New Yorker
2 Dr.
Hard
Top, Convertible
300
Station Wagon Town and Country Newport
Station Wagon
Town and Country
Police
Car Newport
4 Dr. I-lard Top, Convertible Crown
4 Dr. -ar Top
Le Baron
Wheelbase All Models Except-
Town and Country
Town
and Country
123.5"
121.5" 123.5" -
123.5"
121.5"
129"
Tread Front 62" 62" 62"
61.8"
Tread Rear 60.7" 60.7" 60.7" 61.7"
Length
with All Models Except-
Bumper
Town and Country
Town and Country
218.2"
219.0" 218.2" -
218.2"
219.0"
Width with
Bumper
79.5" 79.5" 79.5" 80.0"
Rear Axle with
3-Speed
Manual
Transmission
3.23 3.23
- -
Rear Axle with
TorqueFlite
Transmission 2.76 3.23 2.76
3.23*
2.94
*
Models with Dual Exhaust
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LUBRICATION
AND MAINTENANCE CHART
GROUP 0
Engine Oil Filter-Replace every second oil
change.
Battery-Check level every 2
months.
PSF Power Steering Reservoir - Check level
every 6 months. Add fluid, if necessary, to
restore to prescribed
level.
tO Oil Filler
Pipe Breather Cap
1-Wash
is
kerosene
and reail
with SAE
30 engine oil
every 6 months.
Engine
Oil Dipstick-When refueling, check
engine oil level.
EO Engine
Oil-Drain
and
refill every 3 months
or 4,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
See
Viscosity Chart below:
Multigrades
SAE
lOW-SO Where temperatures are consissensly
or above 32°F.
SAE 20W-40
SAt
IOW-30 Suitable for year-long operation in many
parts of the
U.S.;
may be used where
temperatures occasionally
drop
as low
as -0°F.
SAE SW-20 Recommended where minimum tempera
sures are consistently below + 1 0F.
Single Grades
SAE 30 Where temperatures are consistently
above
32°F.
SAE 10W
Where temperatures range betweE
+32°F.
and -10°F.
SGL Manual Steering Gear-Check level ev.
or 6
months. Add lubricant, if necessary,
MP cover worm
gear.
MML Column-Mounted Manual Transmissia,
or Georshitt Controls-If noisy or shifsing effort
AMG 2 is objectionable, lubricate contact surfaces.
HTF Brake Master Cylinder-Check fluid level
every 6 months. If below
4
inch from top of
reservoir, odd fluid to restore
level.
MML Front Suspension Boll Joints-Inspect seals
and joints every 6 months or whenever car is
serviced for
any other reason. Replace
damaged
teals or
joints.
Relubricate
every 3
years or
36,000
miles,
whichever
occurs first.
Steering
Linkage Boll Joints-Inspect
seals
and
loints
every 6 months or whenever car is
serviced for any other reason.
Replace
damaged
seals or joints. Relubricate
every 3
years
or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs
first.
MML Clutch Torque Shaft Bearings-Inspect far
or wear and relubricate every 3 years or
AMG 2 36,000 miles. whichever occurs first.
MML Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve, Release
or Fork and Fork Pivot-If effort required to
AMG 2 depress pedal is excessive or linkage is noisy,
lubricate contact surfaces.
1 See "Crankcase
Ventilation System
Servicing’.
MML
Engine Coolant-Check level and/or anti
freeze every
2
months.
Carburetor Fuel Filter - Replace every
24,000 miles or every 2 years, whichever
occurs first.
Distributor
Oil Cup-Apply
5
or 10 drops
of light engine oil to cup every 6 months.
Distributor Rotor Felt Wick-When servicing
breaker contacts, apply 2 or 3 drops of light
engine oil to wick under rotor.
Distributor Cam and Rubbing Block-When
servicing breaker contacts, apply shin film
of lubricant to cam and block surfaces,
Carburetor Air Cleaner - Clean element
every 6 months
and
replace every
2 years.
Carburetor Choke Shaft-Apply solvent to
each end of shaft, where it enters air horn,
every 6 months,
Manifold Heat Control Valve-Apply sol
vent to each end at shaft every 6 months.
Crankcase Ventilation System 1-Inspect --
system and service every 6 months.
Automatic Transmission-Check fluid level
every 6 months. Add fluid, if necessary, to
restare to prescribed level.
Engine
Tune-Up-Evaluate engine perform’
once
every 12 months or 17,000 miles, which
ever occurs first, and tune, if necessary.
2
Front Brake Assemblies and Wheel Bear
ings-Inspect brake linings for wear and
wheel bearings for lubricant every 18 months
or
18,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Also
lubricate pedal bushings.
Manual Transmission-Check fluid level
every 6 months. If below bottom of
filler hole,
add lubricant to restore to prescribed level.
Universal Joints-Inspect
seals
for
external
leakage or damage
every
6 months. Dis
assemble and relubricate
only if
leakage is
noted.
Rear
Axle
and
Sure Grip-Check level
every 6 months. If lower than
‘/a
inch below
bottom af filler hole, add lubricant to restore
levet
Mechanisms-See
Body
Maintenance Section.
KEY TO
LUBRICANTS
Autamatic Transmission
Fluid. AQ-ATF, Suffix "A"
AMG Automotive Multi-Purpose
2
Grease-NLGI-Grade
2
AMG Automotive
Multi-Purpose
EP-0 Grease-EP’NLGI-Grade 0
AMG Automotive Multi-Purpose
EP-2 Grease EP-NLGI-Grade 2
CC Carburetor Cleaner
DCL Cam Lubricant
EO Engine Oil
HL Hypoid Lubricant
HTF
High Temperature Brake
Fluid
MML Multi-Mileage Lubricant
2525035
MP Multi-Purpose Gear
Lubricant
PSF Power Steering Fluid 2084329
$
Manifold Heat Control Valve Solvent 1879318
UJ
0
Universal Joint
Grease,
NLGI-Grade 0
SGI. Sure-Grip Lubricant 2585318
*5cc
Alternate Specifications
In Individual Paragraphs.
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil Add 1 qt, when replacing fllterj 4 qts.
Cooling System 17
qts.*
w/Trl. Tow,, A/Car CAP 18
qts.*
Rear
Axle
Transmission Torqueflite 18.5 pts.
Manual 6 pts.
Fuel
Tank All cxc. Station Wagon 25 gals.
Station Wagon 22 gots.
tAdd 1
‘/
quarts when equipped with rear seat heater.
Part No?
1843314
1643273
1473595
2585317
2421 352
NORMAL SERVICE
*
Posjtion for
1ff
adapter
TIRE PRESSURES PSI COLD
Models Front Rear
All models except
Station Wagons 24 24
All Stotion Wagons 24 28
Above pressures for Average Rated Load. See
"Tires", Group 22, far tire
sizes and additional
pressure
recommendationi.
A Prepacked bearing
*
Coojing system drain
CHRYSLER
NN678
FIg. I-Lubrication
Chart Chrysler Newport, 300 and New Yorker
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0-2 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
CHART
Engine Oil Filter-Replace every second oil
change,
Battery-Check level every 2 months,
P$F Power Steering Reservoir-Check level
every 6 nionttis. Add fluid, if necessary, to
restore to prescribed level, -
CO Oil Filler Pipe Breather Cop
I-
Wash in
kerosene and reoil with SAC 30 engine oil
every 6 months.
Engine Oil Dipstick-- When refueling,
check
engine oil level,
EO
Engine Oil-Drain and refill every 3 months
or 4,000 mites, whichever occurs first.
See
Viscosity Chart below,
SAC 1OW-30
or
SAE 20W-40
Multigrodes
Where Temperature are consistently
above 32 F,
SAE
1OW-30 Suitable for year-long operation in many
parts of
the
U-S.
may
be used where
temperatures occasionally drop as low
as -10 F,
SAE
5W-30 Recommended where minimum tempera’
lures are
consistently below -t-
10 F.
Single
Grodos
SAE
30 Where temperatures
are
consistently
above
32 F.
SAC lOW
Where temperatures
range between
+32F. and -10 F.
HTF
Broke Master Cylinder-Check level
every
6 months,
If below ¼
inch from top of reservoir,
add fluid
to restore level,
Front
Suspension
Ball Joints-Inspect seals
and joints every 6 months, or whenever car is
serviced for any other reason, Replaco dam
aged
seals or aints, Relubricote every
3 years
or 36,000 mites, whichever
occurs
first.
MML Steering Linkage Ball Joints-Inspect seals
and joints every 6 months, or whenever car is
serviced
for any
other reason- Replace dam
aged
seals or
joints. Relsbricate every 3 years
or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
UJ Front Universal Joint-Inspect seals for leak-’
0 age or damage every 6 months,
AMa
Universal Joint
Spline-Inspect seals for’
EP-0
leakage and
damage every 6 months, Dis
assemble and relubricate only if necessary,
Center and Rear Universal Joints-Inspect
seals for leakage ond damage every 6
months, Disassemble and relubricote only if
necessary.
HL or Rear Axle and Sure-Grip-Check level every
MP 6 manths. If tower than ¼ inch below bottom
SGL of filler hole, add lubricant to restore level.
1 See ‘‘Crankcase Vensilation System
Servicing’’.
MML
AMG
EP-2
NN679
Engine
Coolant-Check
level and/or anti
freeze every 2 months.
Carburetor
Fuel Filter-Replace every
24,000 miles or every 2 years, whichever
occurs first.
Distributor
Oil Cup-Apply 5 or i 0 drops of
light engine oil to cup every 6 months,
Distributor Rotor Felt Wick-When servicing
breaker contacts,
apply
2 or
3
drops
of light
engine
oil to
wick under rotor.
Distributor
Cam end
Rubbing
Block-When
servicing breaker contacts, apply thin film of
lubricant to ram and black surfaces.
Carburetor Air Cleaner-Clean element
every 6 months and replace every 2 years,
Carburetor Choke Shaft-Apply solvent to
each end of shaft,
where
it enters air horn,
every 6
months.
Manifold Heat Control Valve-Apply sol
vent to each end
of
shaft every 6 months,
Crankcase Ventilation System 1-Inspect
system and service every 6 months,
Automatic Transmission-Check fluid level
every 6 months. Add fluid, if necessary, to
restore to prescribed level.
Engine Tune-Up-Evaluate engine perform
ance
every I 2 months
or 1
2,000 miles
which
ever
occurs first, and
tune,
if
necessary.
AMG
2
Front Broke Assemblies
and
Wheel
Bear
MML ings-Inspect brake linings far wear and
wheel
bearings for lubrication every 18
months or I 8,000
miles,
whichever occurs first.
Also, lubricate pedal
bushings.
Body Mechanisms-See Body Maintenance
Section.
NORMAL SERVICE
KEY TO LUBRICANTS
Part
Na.*
AA Automatic Transmission
Fluid, AO-ATF, Suffix
"A" 1843314
AMG Automotive Multi-Purpose
2 Grease-NLGI-Grade 2
AMG Automotive
Multi-Purpose
EP-0 Grease-EP-NLGI-Grade 0
AMG Automotive Multi-Purpose
EP-2 Grease EP-NLGI-Grode 2
CC
Carburetor
Cleaner 1643273
DCL Cam
Lubricant
1473595
CO
Engine Oil
HL
Hypoid
Lubricant
2585317
HTF High Temperature Brake
Fluid 2421352
MML
Multi-Mileage Lubricant 2525035
MP Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant
PSF Power Steering Fluid 2084329
Manifold Heat Control
Valve Solvent 1879318
UJ 0 Universal Joint Grease,
NLGI-Grade 0
$GL Sure-Grip Lubricant 2585318
*See
Alternate Specifications In Individual
Paragraphs.
TIRE PRESSURES PSI COLD
Modets Front Rear
All models except
Convertible Coupe 22 22
Convertible Coupe 24 24
Above pressures far Average Rated Load. See
‘‘Tires’’, Group 22, for tire sizes and additional
pressure recommendations.
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil . .5 qts.
Add 1
qt.
when replacing f’,lterj
Cooling System including heater 1 8 qts.
Rear Axle 4 pts.
Transmission 18.5 pts,
Fuel Tank 23 gals,
See
"Fuel" Section
for
proper cap application
and fuel tank venting.
A Prepacked bearing
*
Cooling system drain
IMPERIAL
Fig. 2-Lubrication Chart-Imperial
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ALTERNATOR 9
BATTERY 9
BODY MAINTENANCE
Deck Lid Hinge
Deck Lid Latch
Door Check Arm-Rear Door
Door Hinges
Door Latch Striker Rotor
Door
Latch
Striker Plates
Door Locks, Remote Controls, Window
Regulators
Fuel Tank Access Door Hinge
Hood Hinge
Lock Cylinders
Tail Gate Torsion Bar
Throttle Linkage
BRAKES
CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER
Paper Element Type
CARBURETOR CHOKE SHAFT
CERTIFIED CAR CARE
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Front Suspension Ball Joints
Steering Linkage Ball Joints
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Engine Oil
Gear Lubricants
Greases
CLUTCH LINKAGE
Manual Transmission
Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve, Release
Fork and Fork Pivot
Clutch Torque Shaft Bearings
COOLING SYSTEM
CRANKCASE
VENTILATION SYSTEM
Carburetor Air Cleaner
Cleaner Air Package
Closed
Servicing Procedures
Standard
CERTIFIED CAR CARE
Certified Car Care
is a
thorough
servicing program
that helps make
sure the cars
you
sell receive the reg
ular attention you
know they need.
Certified Car Care helps build business
for you in
the best way
known-through customer satisfaction.
Inform your
customers that
the best
approach to
trouble-free driving is
Certified Car Care.
This is a
practical plan to help you build up sales
and
service volume, by providing regular service cus
tomer visits.
SUMMARY OF LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Maintenance and lubrication service recommenda
tions for the
1966 Chrysler Corportion-built vehicles
have been
compiled to provide maximum protection
DISTRIBUTOR
ENGINE OIL FILTER
ENGINE OIL-SELECTION OF
ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
FREQUENCY OF OIL CHANGES
During Break-In
Severe Operating
Conditions
Taxi and Police Operation
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
FUEL FILTER
21 HEADLIGHTS
22 HOISTING
20 HOOD LOCK
20 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
22 MANIFOLD HEAT
CONTROL
VALVE
23
MATERIALS ADDED TO ENGINE OILS
7 PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM
PARTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICATION
14 PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS
14 Constant Velocity Universal
Joints
3 Cross and Roller Type
REAR AXLE
6 Standard and Sure-Grip
6 Trailer Towing Service
SPEEDOMETER CABLE
6 STEERING
GEAR
6
Manual
6 Power Steering
SUMMARY OF LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
TIRES
9 TRANSMISSION
8 Automatic
9 Trailer Towing Service and Hard Usage
TRANSMISSION
13 Column-Mounted Manual Transmission
11 Gearshift Controls
11 Manual Three-Speed
12 Trailer Towing Service
11 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
for the car owner’s investment against all
reasonable
types of driving conditions.
Since
these conditions
vary with
the individual car
owner’s driving habits, the area
in which the car is
operated and the type of
service to which the car is
subjected, it is necessary to prescribe
lubrication and
maintenance service on a time
frequency as well as
mileage
interval basis.
Vehicles
operated under conditions not classified
as
normal service for passenger cars, such as in
trailer
towing service; operation at higher than normal load
ing or police or taxicab
operation, require servicing at
more frequent intervals. This information is included
in each group under appropriate headings.
Information pertaining to Lubrication and Mainte
nance
requirements is shown on charts
Figs. 1 and 2
and on page 5-
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LUBRICATION
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FRONT WHEELS
STATION WAGON
65"
ALL OTHER MODELS
- 54-58"
-
______
22.2"
STATION
WAGON
121"
ALL OTHER MODELS 124’
22.5"
28.5" -
26.7"
20 SQ." MINIMUM
FOUR PADS
PAD POSITION WITHIN
THESE LIMITS SATISFACTORY
REAR WHEELS
Fig. 3-Support Locations for Frame Contact Hoisting Chrysler Models
NH 196
- CAR
17,7"
17.2"
20 50."
MINIMUM FOUR PADS
t
PAD POSITIONS WITHIN THESE
/
LIMITS SATISFACTORY
REAR WHEELS
Fig. 4-Support Locations for Frame Contact Hoisting Imperial Models
N Ni 95
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SERVICE
SERVICE
INTERVAL
ITEM
PAGE Replace Check
Fluid
Level
Inspect
and/or
Clean
Lubricate Service
3
Months or
4,000 Miles,
whichever occurs first Engine Crankcase Oil
10 X
X
Every
Second Oil Change Engine Oil Filter 11 X
Rotate Tires 19
Every 6 Months
Every Year
CarburetorAirCleaner 14
X
Crankcase Ventilation System 12
X X
Carburetor Choke Shaft
Oil Filler Pipe Breather
Cap
14
X
12
X X X
Manifold Heatcontrol Valve 13
X
X
Distributor 9
Transmission 17 & 18 X
Rear Axle
7
X
Gear
Steering
Linkage
17
X
6
X
Suspension Ball Joints 6 X
Universal Joints 10 X
Propeller Shaft Spline
Imperial
Brake Master Cylinder
Brake Hoses
Body Mechanisms
Headlight Aiming
Cooling
17
8
7
20
9
9
XX
X
X X X
X
Crankcase
Ventilator
Valve
All Systems 12 - X
Every
12
Months or
-
Engine Performance
12,000 Miles, whichever Evaluation X
occurs first
Brakes, Brake Linings and
Brake Linkage Bushings
13
7 X X
Every
18
Months or
18,000 Miles, whichever
occurs first
Front
Wheel Bearings
19 X
Every 2 Years Carburetor Air Cleaner 14 X
Every 2 Years or 24,000 Fuel Filter X
Miles, whichever occurs
first
15
Every 3 Years
or
36,000
Miles, whichever occurs
first
Front Suspension Ball Joints 6 X
Steering Tie Rod Ends 6 X
Clutch Torque Shaft 8 X
Spark Plugs-See Engine
Performance Evaluation
Speedometer Cable
Clutch Release
13
19 XX
When Necessary Bearing Sleeve, Fork
Fingers and Pivot
Column-Mounted Gearshift
Linkage
Wheel Brakes
Parking Brakes
Points That
Should
Not
Be
Lubricated
9
X
18
7
8
24
XX
X
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CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
CHASSIS
LUBRICATION
Oils and lubricants are classified and graded ac
cording to standards recommended by the Society of
Automotive Engineers SAE, the American Petro
leum Institute API and the National Lubricating
Grease Institute NLGI.
Engine 011
The SAE
grade number indicates
the viscosity of
engine oils, for example SAE 30, which is a single
grade oil. Engine oils are also identified
by a dual
number, for example SAE 10W-SO, which indicates a
multigrade oil.
The API designation indicates the classification of
engine oils for use under certain operating conditions.
Only
engine oils
designated "For Service MS" should
be used. These oils contain sufficient chemical addi
tives to provide maximum engine protection Both
the SAE grade and the APT designation must be
found on the container.
Gear Lubricants
The SAE grade number also indicates the viscosity
of Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants, defined by MIL-L
27058. An example is SAE 75, which is a light viscosi
ty lubricant.
Lubricants-Greases
Semi-solid grease lubricants, such as
specified for
propeller
shaft
universal joints, bear
the
NLGI desig
nation. They are further classified as grades "0" or
HOISTING
Special care should be taken when raising the vehi
cle on a frame contact type hoist. The hoist must be
equipped with the proper adapters in order that the
vehicle will be supported in the correct locations
Figs.
3 and 4.
Conventional hydraulic hoists may be used
after
determining that the
adapter
plates will make firm
contact with the lower control arms and the rear axle
housing.
A regular floor jack may be used under
the
rear
axle housing, or under the front suspension lower
control arms, however, a floor jack must never
be
used
on
any parts
of the underbody.
CAUTION: Do not attempt
to
raise
one entire side of
the vehicle by placing a
lack
midway between front
and rear wheels. This practice may result in perma
nent damage
to the body.
The
bumpers
are designed to accept a bumper jack
in an emergency, if it becomes necessary to change a
tire on the road. Notches are provided in the bumpers
for the
purpose of raising the vehicle with
the
bumper jack.
Front Suspension Ball
Joints
The front suspension ball joints Fig.
5
are semi-
permanently lubricated with special lubricant at the
factory. Relubrication is required every 3 years or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The ball joints,
however, should be inspected every
six months, or
whenever vehicle
is serviced for other reasons, for
damage to the seals which can result in loss of lubri
cant. Clean accumulated dirt and lubricant from out
side surface
of
seals to permit thorough inspection.
Replace damaged seals or joints
immediately to
pre
vent contamination
of lubricant or damage to parts.
Lubricate
ball joints, if necessary.
When lubricating control arm ball joints, use only
the special long-life chassis greases intended for this
purpose.
Multi-Mileage
Lubricant,
Part Number
2525035,
is
a
lubricant
of this type recommended
for
all Chrysler Corporation vehicles. Remove threaded
plug from each ball joint and temporarily install lu
brication fittings. Inject lubricant until it flows freely
from seal bleed area at base of seal. Stop when seal
begins to balloon. Remove fittings and reinstall
threaded plugs.
CAUTION:
If
high pressure lubrication equipment is
used, stop
filling when lubricant begins to flow freely
from
bleed area at base or at the top of the seal, or if
the seal begins
to
balloon.
Steering Linkage Ball Joints
The four tie rod end ball joints and the steering
gear arm ball joint Fig. 6 are semi-permanently lu
bricated with a special lubricant at the factory.
Relubrication of tie rod ball joints is required every
Fig. 5-Upper and Lower Ball Joint Lubrication Points
Newport, 300,
New
Yorker
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N
K&5
3
years
or 38,000
miles, whichever occurs
ball
joints! however,
should
be inspected
months. or ‘shejiever vehicle
is
serviced for
sons,
for damage to
seal.c
which can result
lubricant.
When inspecting ball joints, clean accunmlated dirt
and
lubricant from outside surfaces
of
seals to
permit
thorough inspection.
Replace damaged seals or joints
immediately to prevent contamination of lubricant or
failure
of
parts.
Lubricate ball joints,
if necessary.
When lubricating stcering linkage ball joints, use
only the special long-life chassis
greases intended for
this purpose- Multi-Mileage Lubricant Part Nmnber
2525025 is a lubricant of
this type
recommended
for
all
Chrysler Corporation vehicles. Remove
threaded
plug from each ball joint and temporarily install In
brication fittings. Inject lubricant until
it flows freely
from seal bleed area at top
or base of seal- Stop when
seal
begins to balloon. Remove fittings and reinstall
threaded
plugs.
CAUTION: High pressure lubrication equipme.,t mfl
be
used if
care
Is
taken
*o use an extremely 5low flow
rate to allow
lime
to observe
the
lubricant bleed
from
the
seal besa
REAR AXLE
Standard
and Sure-Grip
The
lubricant installed
in the rear axle at time of
assembly
is a high quality product and regularly
scheduled changes of the lubricant are not recom
mended iii vehicles where operation
is
classified as
normal passenger car senice.
The only exceptions,
however, would be where the lubricant has become
contaminated
with
water!
or in the
case of thc
stand
ard rear axle,
to
provide the correct viscosity
grade
for
the
anticipated temperature
range, as indicated by
the accompanying table:
Viscosity Grade
SAE
ME
80
SAE 75
Anticipated
Temperature Range
Above -1rF.
As low as
Below
-3OF-
-3GF.
first. The
every six
other
ma
in loss of
if necessary to change lubricant, remove
old
lubri
cant with
a suction pump ‘rig.
4
The fhuid ]evel. however, should
be
checked every
six
month&
When checking the level, vehicle should
be in
a level position
on a
wheel
or axle-type hoist.
The level should be between the bottom
of the filler
plug hole to one-half inch below,
To restore level in the standard rear axle,
if
neces
sary, add sufficient quantity
of multi-purpose gear
lubricant,
as defined by
lllL-l-2I05B.
Such
a
lubri
cant is available under Part Number 2585317, Hypoid
Gear Lubricanl.
Use
the
correct viscosity grade for the anticipated
temperature ranges
previously mentioned.
In Sure-Grip axles,
use
only
the special multi
purpose
gear
lubricant intended
for use in limited-slip
differentials. Such a lubricant
is
available
under
Part
Number 2585318. Special Sure-Grip Lubricant.
TraiJer
Towing Service
For vehicles equipped for trailer towing service, the
rear
axle lubricant
should be changed periodically.
Drain and refill the axle with the specified lubricant
every 36,000 miles
or
3 yeafl whichever occurs first.
lithe
axle
is submerged in water, such
as
on a boat
launching
ramp where water
can
enter the axle vent,
and contamination is suspected or evident, replace the
lubricant immediately
to
avoid early
axle
failure.
BRAKES
The brakes on all models
equipped with drum
brakes, except for some pollee cars and high-perform
ance models, are equipped with
self-adjusting fea
tures which make
it
unnecessary to perform major
brake adjustments.
Inspect brake linings for wear every IS months or
18,000
miles,
whichever occurs first. At this
time?
lu
bricate contact
areas
of brake shoe supports with
a
very thin film of high-temperature, silicone type lu
bricatlng compound. Such a lubricant is avallable
Fig- 6-Steering Linkage lubrication Points
Fig. 7-Removing Ree.’
Axle Lubriceet
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
under
Part Number 1881923, Sil-Glide.
To
perform this service, remove brake shoes and
clean contact areas. Smooth down with sandpaper be
fore
applying Sil-Glide.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
Every six months check fluid level in master cylin
der frig. 8. ‘l’he level should be within one-quarter
inch
of top of reservoir.
CAUTION Before removing
master cylinder cover
and
screw, wipe
them clean to prevent dirt and other
foreign matter fron, dropping into reservoir.
Replenish
fluid!
when necessary,
with Heavy Duty
Hydraulic Brake
fluid!
conforming to SAE 70R3 for
best brake performance and greater safety. Such a
fluid
is available under Pan Number 2421a52. Hi
Temp
Hrake
Fluid.
Inspect brake hoses for cracldng, abrasions, cuts or
tears
it! outer covering. Examine all connections for
fluid leakage and correct where necessary.
The plastic bushings at the upper end of the brake
pedal should
be serviced every 18 months or 18000
miles,
whichever occurs first,
or
at time
of
major
brake service. The bushings, located on the brake
pedal
pivot on all models, should be removed, thor
oughly cleaned and
relnbricated with an automotive
multi-purpose grease such as Multi-Mileage Lubricant,
Part
Number 2525035.
PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM
All
models use a foot-operated lever Fig. 9. Pivot
points
indicated should be lubricated occasionally to
maintain ease of operation.
Apply a film of smooth, white body hardware lubri
cant conforming to NLOI. grade 1. Lubriplate, Part
Nmnber 1004700, is a
type
of lubricant recommended
for
this purpose.
When the
root
pedal can
be depressed
more than
four and one half inches, the brake cable should
be
adjusted. For adjusting procedure, refer to
Parldng
Brakes," Group 5.
CLUTCH LINKAGE
Manual Transmission
Clutch
Torque Shaft Bearings -
Inspect clutch torque shaft
bearings Fig. 10 for
wear amid relubricate
every 3 years
or 30,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. To perform
this service, refer
to "Clutch," Group 8. After removing
torque sbaft
assembly,
disassemble
and thoroughly
clean all parts
in a suitable solvent and inspect for
wear.
Damaged
bearings and/or ball studs should be
replaced.
!
t
r:
--t:
i.I4-
FILL CAVITY
oTM SIDES
.4
I -
::..
-
.. ,.
-
64
l71a
Fig. iO-C!uldi Torque Shaft
and Linkage
Lubrication Points
When reassembling shaft, coat inside surfaces at
ends of shaft, inside and outside
surfaces of hearings
and ball studs Fig.
10
with Multi-Mileage
Lubricant,
Part Number
2525035,
or
Automotive Multi-Purpose
Grease. NLGI grade 2.
Fit.
9.-Foot-Operated Parkh,g
SrWr.
Fig. 8-Master Cylinder
NM 174
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Clutch Release
Bearing Sleeve, Release Fork
and Fork Pivot
Whenever the effort
required to depress the clutch
pedal becomes
excessive,
or when servicing clutch
torque shaft bearings, lubricate sleeve, fork and pivot
Fig. 1o. To gain access to these areas remove clutch
inspection plate at bottom
of clutch hausing. the fork
seal and the fork.
CAUTION: Care must
be
tsk.n to avoid
gettln lubri
cant on clutch disc and/er pressure plate.
Fill
cavity in
sleeve and coat release fork pads on
sleeve Fig. 10 with Multi-Mileage
Lubricant, Part
Number 2525035, or Automotive Multi-Purpose
Grease,
NLGI grade
2. Apply a film of
sammie
lubricant
on contact areas of
fork fingers, pivot contact area of
fork and fork pivot.
COOLING SYSTEM
Inspect coolant level every two months
and refill as
necessary.
Dram, flush and refill cooling system
once a year,
preferably in the Fall. If the system contains
a
con.
siderable amount of sediment, clean and
flush with
a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow
with a thor
ough rinsing to
remove
all deposits.
Drain cooling
system by removing drain plugs in
sides of cylinder block and open drain cock in lower
radiator tank.
On
Chrysler
models equipped with rear
seat
heater,
drain heater
by removing
hose clamps at rear on
underbody panel and disconnect hoses at heater con
nections. Discard old
solutions.
All models are equipped
with 180 degree thermo
stats and only permanent
type anti.freeze should be
used. Alcohol
base anti-freeze
products should not be
used because of their
low boiling point. The use of
160 degree thermostats is not recommendcd, especial
ly
for vehicles equipped
with
air-conditioning.
Refill cooling system
with water
and a
suitable high
quality, permanent
type anti-freeze, in
sufficient
quantity to protect the system against freezing during
cold weather
seasons.
A suitable
high quality
perma
nent type anti-freeze
is
available under Part Number
I 3] 6209.
When vehicle is operated in areas where protection
from freezing
is not
required.
and vehicle
is not
equipped with Air Conditioning, refill cooling system
with clean water and add a high quality corrosion
inhibitor, such as Chrysler Rust Resistor.
Part
Num
ber 2421778.
Tbis need
not be
done until
the first
yearly se,Mce.
ALTERNATOR
The alternator is provided with prelnbricated bear
ings. which require no
periodic lubrication.
The outside of the alternator should be wiped clean
and ventilating holes inspected for an accummatior’ of
dirt
which would
obstruct
the flow of air Refer
to
Electrical," Group 8,
for complete
servicing
of
the
alternator.
sAnE
RY
Check fluid level every two months, and more often
in hot weather and on
long trips. Fill
cells,
if
neces
sary, using only water of a known low mineral con
tent, until water is
¾ inch
above plates.
Do
not
overfill.
Check specific gravity. using a reliable hydrometer,
every
12
months or 12,000
miles,
whichever occurs
fir
or more often if
there
is excessive ufie
of
water.
Clean battery posts and cable terminals and tighten
terminals. Coat connections with light mineral grease
or
petrolatum.
Refer to Electrical,’’ Group 8, for complete servic
ing
DISTRIBUTOR
Apply 5 to 10
drops
of light engine
tor
oil cup
il’ig. 11 every
si
months.
oil into distribu
Whenever breaker cootacts are serviced, lubricate
cam
surfaces,
Wipe old
lubricant from
cain and rub’
bing block Fig. 11 and
apply
a thin film
of
Can’
Lubricant, Part NLLlnher 1473595. or equivalent.
At
this
time, apply 2 or 3 drops of light engine oil to
felt
wick under rotor.
CAUTION:
Avoid
over.oiling
and applying an
xees
Live amount of earn lubricant to prevent lubricants
from apreading to breaker contacts,
HEADLIGHTS
One of
the most important factors in automobile
safety, is the
correct
aiming of the headlights
Changes in suspension, such as front suspension
height and/or deflection of rear springs due to heavy
0-9
Fin.
I T-Distributor
Lub.lcotio,,
Points
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
loading, will change the headlight beam pattern and
may cause unsafe night time driving conditions.
Therefore, it is recommended that headlight aiming
be checked every six months.
If a vehicle is abnormally loaded, such
as for a
vacation trip, or with a salesman’s products, the head
light aiming should be checked and adjusted to serve
the new conditions. Refer to "Electrical Group,"
Group 8, for adjusting procedures.
WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLADES
Long exposure to heat
and
road
splash tend to
harden the rubber wiper blades, thus destroying their
efficiency. When blades smear or in general do not
satisfactorily clean the windshield, they should be
re
placed.
To replace, depress release on top of blade bridge
and slide out rubber blade. Slide new rubber
blade
refill into bridge to lock it in place. Refer to Parts List
for correct rubber blade refill.
ENGINE OJL-SELECTION OF
For best performance,
and to provide for maximum
protection of all engine for all types of operation, only
those lubricants should be selected which:
a Conform to the requirements of the API
classi
fication "FOR SERVICE MS."
b Have the proper SAE grade number for
the ex
pected temperature range.
Oil Viscosity Recommendations
Multigrades
Where temperatures are consistently
above 32°F.
Suitable for
year long operation in
many parts
of the
U.S.;
may be used
where temperatures occasionally
drop
as low
as -10°F.
SAE 5-W20 Recommended where minimum
tem
peratures are consistently
below
+ 10° F.
SAE 20W-40
or
SAE 1OW-30
SAE 1OW-30
Single Grades
SAE 30
SAE lOW
Where temperatures are consistently
above 32°F.
Where
temperatures range between +
32°F. and -10°F.
Low viscosity oils make engine starting
easier
in
cold weather. Modern SAE
5W-20 grade oils have
been subjected to extensive
engineering evaluation
and may be safely used as
recommended.
As
stated
in
the accompanying chart Fig. 12,
when minimum
temperatures may
be
consistently
below
+
10°F. dur
ing some winter months, oils of the SAE 5W-20 vis
cosity may be used. If your region is in
the
shaded
area, SAE 5W-20 oil should be used during the winter
months.
Lubricants which do not have both an SAE grade
number and
an
MS
Service classification
on the con
tainer should not be used.
MATERIALS ADDED TO ENGINE OILS
It is not necessary to add any other products to
engine oils for most types of driving when MS quality
oils are used.
In some instances, such as infrequent operation or
short trips only, and during break-in after a major
overhaul, addition of special materials containing
anti-rust and anti-scuff additives is beneficial. A suit
able product for this purpose is available under Fart
Number 1879406, Engine Oil Supplement.
FREQUENCY
OF
OIL CHANGES
The engine oil should be changed every three 3
months, or 4,000 miles,
whichever
occurs first.
During Break-In
Cars should be driven moderately during the first
300 miles. After the initial 50 miles, speeds up to 50
to 60 mph are desirable. While cruising, brief full-
throttle acceleration contribute to a
good break-in.
Wide-open throttle accelerations
in
low gear can
be
detrimental
and should be avoided
for at least
500
miles.
The
oil installed
in
the
engine
at
the factory is a
high quality lubricant, classified "For
Service
MS,"
and
should be retained until
the first regularly
scheduled three-month or 4,000 mile oil change,
whichever
occurs first. If it becomes necessary to add
oil
during this initial
period, an oil with the
"For
Service MS" classification and
of
the proper viscosity
grade
should be used. Nondetergent or straight
mineral oils must never be used.
Frequently, a new engine will consume some oil
during its first few thousand miles
of
operation. This
should be
considered
as
a
normal
part of the
break-in
and
not to be interpreted
as an
indication of diff i
culty.
NK575
Fig. 12-Shaded Area Covers Region where
Minimum Temperatures of +10°F. are Consistently
Reached During Winter Months
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Severe
Operating Conditions
Severe operating conditions, such as frequent driv
ing on dusty roads, or in saiidy geographic areas, or
unusually
short trip driving in cold weather may
rea
sonably require oil changes more frequently than
every
three
months Under these conditions, consult
and follow the
adsice of any Chrysier
Motors Corpora-
lion Authorized Dealer’s Service Manager
Taxi
and Police
Operation
Severe service such as taxi and city police driving,
which
are
principally short trip operations including
frequent
and prolonged
idling, require more frequent
oil changes on a regular schedule. For this service,
it
is recommended that engine oil be changed every
two
months,
not to exceed 2000
miles. Replace filter
every second oil change.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
All
engines are equipped wth
full-flow, throw-away
oil filters
Fig. 13
to provide efficient filtering of en
gine oil
for
ruaximuni engine protection.
The filter should be replaced every second oil
change.
Since filters vary widely in quality, it
is rec
oumiended
that a Chrysler
Corporation Engine Oil
Filter, or equivalent, be used or replacement to as
sure efficient service.
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM
Two
types of crankcase ventilation
systems will be
found
on
Chrysler and Imperial models. A brief
desc"iption
follows to provide easy
identification so
that
proper service
procedures may be applied.
The Standard VenFilation System {l1ig 14 consists
of a ventilator
valve and cap
mounted on the right
hand rocker cover, a carburetor with drilled passages
in the throttle body, a hose leading from
the valve cap
to the
throttle body passages and the oil filter pipe
breather cap.
V
‘
EREMEIER
i_M
mis *v# ES IS COLDE CODED TO IOETI N
&VL ASSEMbLY
‘e
ENONES
Mxnz C
Fl9 14_Strntdard C,ankces VentIlatIon System
The Closed
Ventilation System Fig.
15 is
basically
the same as the Standard
System except
that it
con
tains a closed oil filler pipe breather cap Fig. 16
and
a hose
connecting the cap
to the carburetor
air
clean
er housin&
In addition, the air
cleaner
filter
element
is provided with a plastic mesh outer wrapper Fig.
171.
CONNECTING FIOSE
-:
IrAKE MANIFOLD
< -
FLOW
CONTROL
VALVE
bREATHER CAP HOSE
/
>
/
BEEATIIER
THIS WASHER IS COLOR
cr
CODED TO IDENTIFY
VENT vALvE ASSEMBLY
V-C
ENGINES
o4X3o70
Fi9. I
5_Closed Cronkcase V.ntilotion System
Cleaner Air Package
The crankcase
ventilation system utilizing
the
Cleaner Air Package
Fig. 10 is basically the Closed
Crankcase Ventilation System
Fig. isi
combined with
a
system of
exhaust emission control through
timing
and
earburetion. This is provided through the use
of
a modified carburetor,
an altered distributor and a
special vacuum control
valve.
CONNECIT-G hON
OIL FILTER
ASSEMBLY
Fig.
3aemovin Engine
eli Fitter 383, 440
Cu In. Enginesl
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LUBRICATION
AND MAINTENANCE
outlined Replace valve every year.
In cases of severe service, such
as experienced
in
p0] ce. taxicab or other operation
involving short Irips
with prolongcd idling,
it is recommended that the sys
tem be
checked
for operation
with *very oil change
and serviced as required.
With
engine
idling,
remove ventilator valve
assem
bly from right hand rocker
cover Fig. 14. If valve
is
worhng frcoly, a hissing
noise will be heard as air
passes
through
the valve, and
a strong
vacuum should
be felt when a finger is placed over the valve
inlet.
if
valve
is worhng
properly, reinstall ventilator
valve assembly and remove
oil filler pipe breathcr
NKSZ7
cap. With engine idling,
loosely hold a piece of stiff
paper
or
a parts
tag over oil filler
pipe.
After
allowing
about a
rrlinute
for crankcase pressure
to
reduce, the
paper should be drawn against
filler pipe with a no.
WQAPPER
ticeable
force.
If this occurs,
a final check should be
madetobe certain valve shuttle isfree.
Shut
off engine,
remove valve and shake it
vigor
ously. A clicking noise should
he heard if
valve
shuttle
is free.
If noise
is heard, valve is satisfactory and
no
further
service is
necessary.
If valve does not click when shaken, or the papor
is
not
drawn against filler pipe with
a
noticeable force,
replace valve and recheck
system.
Do not attempt to clean valve.
Replace it
with
slew
one. Use valves that have
a black end
washer.
Remove ventilator
valve hose Fig. 14 from cap and
NES6 carburetor. Inspect
it for deposits and clean.
if
IIel:es.
sary.
Remove breather cap F’ig 14
and
cughly in kerosene or other suitable
move all
old oil and dirt.
Reoll filter
SAE
30 engine
oil.
Servico air cleaner filter
element every
six months.
as
outlined
on page 14, and replace filter elemcnt
every two years. Use a Chrysler Corporation filter
element
or equivalent for replacement.
Remove carburetor. Hand turn a
¼
inch drill
through the passages to dislodge solid particles.
CAUTION: under
no circumstances
should metal
be
removed. Use smaller drill, If necessary.
Blow pas
sages
clean. It is not
necessary to
disassembl,
the
carburetor for this service.
Closed
Ventilation
System
Service system
with
the wrapper air
cleaner every
six months,
as outlined for the standard system. Re
place valve
every
year. Service air
cleaner filter
ele
ment
every six months, as outlined
on
page 14.
and
replace
filter clement and wrapper every two years.
If
vehicle is used extensively
or short
trips with
fre
quently
idling, these services will be r.qiiir’d more
frequ..,tly.
Servicing
Procedures
Periodic servicing
of the crankcase ventilation sys
tem is required to
maintain good
engine
performance
and prevent
malfunction of the system because of
combustion
products deposited in the valve, hose and
carburetor
passages.
Standard System
Every
six months clean and service the system as
ALTER -
ELEMENT
wash it thor-
solvent to
re
element with
Fig. 76-Closed Type Srecther Cap
,..,.
....,...;..t__
Fig. I7Cothuretor AIr Cleaner Element
and Wropp.r
ALIEE ED
DIsTRIBUTOR
iOOIF]a CMBURETOR
Fig.
IS-Cleaner
Air
Packoge Typical
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LUBRICATION
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MAINTENANCE 0-13
Cleaner Air Package
Service
the crankcase ventilation system on vchi
des
equipped with this package as outlined on page
The
carburetor, distributor and vacuum control
valve are serviced as outiined
in
}sel System, Group
14 and Ignition System," Group 8.
Taxi and Police Operation
For this typc of service, the crankcasc ventilation
system should
be serviced at each oil change.
A
.sug
gested practice fur taxi and police operations is to
maintain spare valves, installing a clean valve at each
oil
change. Valves sn removed can
be cleaned
by soak
ing overnight in carburetor cleaner, followed by dry
ing with compressed air.
Carbaretor
Air Cleaner
Remove air cleaner from carburetor and remove
filter
element from cleaner. Remove gauze wrapper
from element Fig. 17. The wrapper helps prevent oil
wetting
of the element by collecting condensed oil
vapors
on its surface. Wash wrapper in kerosene or
other
suitable solvent to remove dirt and oil. Examine
filter
element. II it is dry or has only one Or two
oil-wetted
spots, clean by gently blowing out dirt from
element with corttp’-essed air IF’ig. 21. Hold air nozzle
about
two inches from inner screen.
If element is saturated with oil for more than one-
half of
its circumference, replace it with a new ele
ment.-
Noticeable quantities of oil on filter
indicate a
malfuiiclinning of the ventilation system due to a
sticking valve
or excessive deposit build-up in ventila
tion system.
Normally. fiter element and
wrapper
should be replaced every two years. Use a Chrysler
Corporation filter element
or
equivalent for replace
ment-
If vehicle
is used extensively for short trips with fre
quent idling, these services will be required more
frequently,
ENGINE
PERrORMANcE EVALUATION
Engine
operating efficiency depends on correct ig
nition,
carburetor adjustments, aud on valve lash
where applicable. To obtain best engine performance,
Chrysler
Corporation recommends that the engine be
evaluated
every
12 months
or
12,000
miles,
whichever
occurs first, and tuned, if necessary. Services per
formed
during this evaluation should include the fol
lov4ng;
1-Sperk
Plugs-Remove and inspect each spark
ping.
Most plugs can be cleaned, adjusted, and rein
stalled. Rough idle, hard starting, frequent engine
miss
at high speeds or apparent physical deteriora
tion, are
indications
that
the spark plugs should be
replaced.
2-Distributor-Clean and inspect distributor cap
and rotor if requred. Check breaker
contacts for
ab
normal
pitting,
bluing,
or Tnisalignment,
and
adjust.
Lubricate cam and wick, see page 9. Be sure that ail
distributor secondary wires and tower
caps are
clean
and connected properly. See
"Electrical Group" for
ignition timing procedures and settings.
3-Carburetor-Remove and clean
air filter. Check
operation of manifold heat control valve and choke
Isp Etra
gal; ‘se so
lvemtt
reco III mend Cd. C lean crank
case ventilation system, see page 12. See
‘Fuel
Sys
tem Group" for carburetor adjustment
proeedurcs.
4-Battery_Check
specific gravity.
Clean
and
tighten terminals; apply grease to post and terminals.
Check
circuit voltages
as directed in the ‘‘Fiectrical
Group."
5-Sterting Motar-Test
cranking ability as de
scribed in Electrical Group."
6-Velve Lash where applicable-Should
an
en
gine continue to be noisy and the idle rough after a
tone-up, adjust valve lash to specifications.
Refer
to
the ‘Engine Group’’ for lath values and instructions.
MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVE
Freedom of movement of the heat control
valve,
by
removing lead deposits from the valve shaft
bearings,
is assured by application of suitable
solvent. Such
a
solvent is available under Part Number 1879318.
Manifold Heat Control Valve
Solvent.
Every six months apply solvent to each end of valve
shaft at bushings
Fig. 10. Apply solvent
when
man!
fold is COOl. Allow solvent to soak
a few
minutes,
then wo"k valve shaft hack and forth until it works
freely.
NN2QI
VALVE StIAST
Fig. I 9-Manifold Heat Control Valve 383, 440
Co. In. Engines
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0-14 LUBRiCATION AND MAINTENANCE
CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER
Papef
Element
Type
The
paper filter element iFig. 2J
in the
carburetor
air cleaner should be cleaned every six months and
replaced every two years.
Use
a Chrysler
Corporation
filter
element or equivalent for replacement.
.3X3 ‘a
To clean, remove air cleaner from carburetor. Re
move cover and filter element and clean cover and
housing.
Using
compressed air, gently
clean
element
by holding air hose none at leasttwo inches from the
inside
screen .:Fig.
21.
CAUTION: Do
not use
compressed
air on
outside sur
face of element as this will embed foreign matter In
the element paper.
Exartiine element for puncturcs. Discard
an
ele
ment that has small pin-point
punctures. Examine soft
plastic
seal%ng
rings on bntli sides of element for
smoothness and uniformity. Replace if not satis
factory.
t this time,
also -service the Carburetor Choke
Shaft, as
outlined
below.
CARBURETOR CHOKE SHAFT
Gum
deposits
on choke
shaft bearings may
he re
moved by applying a gum solvent. Such a
solvent
is
available under Part Number
1043273. Carburetor
Cleaner.
This
will
assure
freedom or ninvement of
choke shaft.
Every
six
months, with
air
cleaner removed, apply
cleaner to
ends
0f choke shaft where it rotates in the
air horn Fig. ‘22’. At the same time. !flO.c choke shaft
back and forth
until deposits are flushed
out
Run
engine at
idle to clean out any excess cleaner
from carburetor
and
intakc
manifold.
N23e
0
FIg. 20-Carburetor Air Cleone’
Fig. 22-Apply Solnnt to choke Shalt Endj
Fig. 21-Cleaning
FiIt., lemei,t
F0. 23-Fuel
Filter 383, 44CC".
In. Enne
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