Chrysler Imperial 1959 Service Manual Supplement Download Page 142

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Summary of Contents for Imperial 1959

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Page 2: ...stem 27 Section VII Engine 41 Section VIII Fuel and Exhaust System 70 Section IX Frame 74 Section X Steering 76 Section XI Transmission 80 Section XII Universal Joints and Propeller Shaft 83 Section XIII Wheels and Tires 84 Section XIV Body and Sheet Metal Town and Country Models 85 Section XV Lubrication 88 Section XVI Radio and Heater 88 Section XVII Heater Air Conditioning 97 MyMopar com ...

Page 3: ...erstood The supersedence of these models is as follows Chrysler Models Windsor Saratoga New Yorker Imperial Models Custom Crown and LeBaron 1958 LC 1 LC 2 LC 3 1958 LY 1 1959 MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 1959 MY 1 The service tools referred to in this manual are available through the Miller Manufacturing Company 17640 Grand River Detroit 27 Michigan U S A unless otherwise specified Extra copies of this Suppleme...

Page 4: ...2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL MC l WINDSOR MC 2 SARATOGA MC 3 NEW YORKER MY 1 fMPERiAL 1959 Chrysler and Imperial Models 59 x 143 MyMopar com ...

Page 5: ...or hard top Town Country Wagon Four Door hard top Tire Size Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe Two Door hard top Town Country Wagon Four Door hard top Detroit M511 100 001 M531 100 001 M551 100 001 M617 100 001 M637 100 001 M657 100 001 Los Angeles M514 100 001 M534 100 001 M554 100 001 MC 1 Windsor 122 122 122 122 122 60 9 60 9 60 9 60 9 60 9 59 8 59 8 59 8 59 8 59 8 216 6 216 6 216 6 215 9 216 6 ...

Page 6: ...WITH POWER STEERING Caster Camber Steering Axis Inclination Toe In 0 M right Ji M left 5 to 7 At 0 Camber W Preferred REAR SUSPENSION MC 1 Sedans Coupes REAR SPRINGS Town Country MC 2 Sedans Coupes MC 3 Sedans Coupes Town Country MY 1 Sedans Coupes Type Length Width Number of Leaves Std Susp Rate Std Susp Number of Leaves True Level Rate True Level Semi Elliptic Semi Elliptic Semi Elliptic Semi El...

Page 7: ...E Elbow Mounting Screw 100 in lbs High Pressure Tank to Low Pressure Tank Height Control Valve Tube Nuts 4 85 in lbs Air Hose Assembly to High Pressure Tank Tube Nut 125 in lbs Compressor Check Valve to Air Hose Assembly Tube Nut 90 in lbs Compressor to Air Line Check Valve 130 in lbs AIR SPRING Retainer Bolt Nut 10 ft lbs COMPRESSOR Adjusting Strap Bolts 30 ft lbs Adjusting Strap to T Nut Bolt 15...

Page 8: ... camber Tool C 3669 is required for installation of upper con trol arm bushings OPERATION FIG 1 The upper control arms attach to brackets which are welded to the frame Each bracket has cam retainers welded to its front and rear faces around the slotted openings for the attaching bolts Each of the four bolts have an integral cam at the head of the bolt A matching removable cam is installed at the t...

Page 9: ...r to obtain proper torque Using Tool C 3675 the torque reading on wrench must show 45 foot pounds torque which is equivalent to 60 70 foot pounds torque and using wrench C 3696 torque reading must be 55 foot pounds torque which again is equivalent to 60 70 foot pounds torque Re check gauge readings NOTE Turning both cams in the same direction an equal amount will change camber with little or no ch...

Page 10: ... VALVE LOW PRESSURE VOLUME TANK AIR SPRING PISTON SPRING PLATE 59 x 70 Fig 2 True Level Torsion Aire System Models MC 1 2 and 3 HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE COMPRESSOR HIGH PRESSURE TANK LOW PRESSURE VOLUME TANK SPRING PLATE 59x67 Fig 3 True Level Torsion Aire System Model MY 1 MyMopar com ...

Page 11: ... axle Two air springs from the low pressure volume tank are connected to the two air spring pistons on the rear spring plates The height control valve actuator arm is connected to the rear axle assembly by a rub ber link OPERATION With the engine running the compressor maintains 220 or 20 psi air pressure through the air lines and high pressure tank to height control valve end cap The amount of pr...

Page 12: ...ge and install the minimum pressure valve Install adaptor Tool C 3693 between the high pressure air line and the compressor check valve Connect manifold gauge set Tool C 3627 used with air conditioning on adaptor Tool C 3693 using the gauge set suction hose Attach the refrigerant tank to the gauge set Open the suction side of the gauge set and charge the system with 40 psi of re frigerant 12 Shut ...

Page 13: ...rements Do not average the two averages The average should be 4 inches or y8 inch on Models MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 and 4 inches or Vs inch on Model MY 1 Adjust valve if necessary To adjust height control valve Loosen both at taching nuts Rotate cam on lower attaching stud to adjust to correct car height DO NOT BOTTOM CAM TIGHTLY AGAINST VALVE BODY LOW PRESSURE VOLUME TANK PORT COULD BE DAMAGED Tighten att...

Page 14: ...hock absorbers Strap will hold weight of body on leaf springs and assist in seating air spring Position piston and air spring assembly on spring plate Install retainer bolt washer and nut Fig 10 Tighten to 5 foot pounds torque temporarily Coat mounting rim of air spring with diluted liquid soap If both springs were removed from the low pressure volume tank it will be necessary to install both simu...

Page 15: ... at valve end cap Disconnect ac tuator arm at rubber linkage Loosen and lower HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING LOW PRESSURE VOLUME TANK 59 x 61 Fig 11 Low Pressure Volume Tank GASKET SCHRADER VALVE HIGH PRESSURE TANK AIR OUTLET FLAT WASHER N LOCKWASHER NUT 59x63 Fig 12 High Pressure Tank Models MC 1 2 and 3 right tail pipe only Support axle and remove right rear wheel Re move self tapping...

Page 16: ...LOCKWASHER SCREW OCKWASHER SCREW 59x65 COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY PULLEY LOCKWASHER NUT BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPORT SUPPORT ADJUSTING STRAP WASHER LOCKWASHER o ADAPTER i LOCKWASHER SCREW WASHER LOCKWASHER SCREW 59x72 Fig 16 Compressor Mounting with Air Conditioning Models MC 2 3 and MY 1 With engine running at 1800 2000 rpm gauge reading should be 220 psi o r 20 psi Remove gauge and install air line b ...

Page 17: ...lling valve plate and cylinder head Tighten bolts to 155 inch pounds PULLEY COMPRESSOR TOOL 59x91 Fig 18 Removing Air Compressor Pulley torque Connect air line to check valve Check for leaks and test compressor PULLEY AND OR FRONT BEARING HOUSING AND OIL SEAL ASSEMBLY Remove compressor Original pulley is a 002 press fit on crankshaft A replacement pulley in addition is pinned to the crankshaft Rem...

Page 18: ... b Carbon Build Up on Pistons c Excessive Oil on Top of Piston Section II REAR AXLE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS MODELS MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 MY 1 TYPE Semi Floating GEAR TYPE Hypoid RINIG GEAR DIAMETER 8 75 inch PINON BEARING 2 TYPE Tapered Roller ADJUSTMENT Shim Pack DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS 2 TYPE Tapered Roller ADJUSTMENT Threaded Adjuster DRIVE GEAR AND PINION Matched Sets DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT 005 inch Maximum...

Page 19: ...DIAMETER 11 in 12 in LINING Type Moulded Asbestos Attachment Cyclebond Width 2Y2 in Thickness l i in BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING TENSION USING FISH SCALE HOOKED AT TOE OF SHOE 35 to 45 lbs required to break contact between shoe and push rod BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY in to J in in models with Power Brakes WHEEL CYLINDER BORE Front Upper and Lower 1 in Rear 1K m MASTER CYLINDER BORE V in PISTON CLEARANCE 0...

Page 20: ...r spring and re tainer on retainer pin While holding retainer pin in dust shield push re tainer toward brake shoe turning the retainer to lock it on the pin MASTER CYLINDER The master cylinder used with power brakes has an adjustable pushrod A new master cylinder assembly is used on Chrysler Models without power brakes The new master cylinder has a non adjustable push rod and piston stop which is ...

Page 21: ... between the power unit and the brake linkage exists only when the power unit is assisting in a brake application In the event there is a loss of engine vacuum the brake pedal is free to function independent of the power unit to apply the brakes in the conventional manner PEDAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR It should seldom be necessary to adjust the brake pedal trigger arm Adjustment however may be ...

Page 22: ...g them apart NOTE If the brake pedal and the power brake lever are not wedged apart a false free play setting which includes booster valve travel will be measured at the pad end of the pedal Check free play with linkage in this position by pushing lightly at the pad end of the brake pedal Pedal free play travel should be between 1 32 and Vs inch If pedal free play movement does not come within the...

Page 23: ...YLINDER NUT 4 AIR CLEANER COVER AIR CLEANER HAIR END PLATE MATING MARKS GASKET BOLT AND LOCKWASHER 4 SCREWS 3 57 x 200 RETAINER PLATE POPPET DIAPHRAGM APPLYING DIAPHRAGM VALVE ROD APPLYING PIN TUBE AND PLATE ASSEMBLY VALVE ROD SEAL SPRING RETAINER WASHER PISTON SPRING VALVE ROD SCREW 4 VACUUM HOSE 57x201 Fig 24 Disassembly of Tube and Plate Assembly Install a new vacuum cylinder gasket and connect...

Page 24: ...PORT SCREW GASKET PISTON ROD SEAL SCREW AND SEAL WASHER 4 MOUNTING RING SPRING GASKET END PLATE 57x204 Fig 27 Removal of Mounting Ring Seal and Washer Remove the piston rod retaining pins from the piston and separate the piston and piston rod Re move the piston rod and rubber stop washer Fig 25 Refer to Figure 26 and disassemble the piston Separate the mounting ring from the end plate Fig 27 Remov...

Page 25: ... plate assembly NOTE Pedal is slotted to provide clearance for re moval of brake pedal assembly d Installation of Pedal Linkage in Pedal Bracket CAUTION Use extreme care during assembly or handling of the linkage as the power brake pedal trigger arm is eas ily damaged After reinstalling brake pedal linkage in pedal bracket a wooden wedge should be placed between power brake lever and forward edge ...

Page 26: ... plate assembly NOTE Pedal is slotted to provide clearance for re moval of brake pedal assembly d Installation of Pedal Linkage in Pedal Bracket CAUTION Use extreme care during assembly or handling of the linkage as the power brake pedal trigger arm is eas ily damaged After reinstalling brake pedal linkage in pedal bracket a wooden wedge should be placed between power brake lever and forward edge ...

Page 27: ... mounting bolts and apply the specified torque to the accessory or idler Tighten all mounting bolts while the torque is applied to the accessory If it is not pos sible to use the torque wrench because of clearance use an extension Belt Deflection Method All belts can also be ad justed by measuring the deflection of the belt at the mid point between two pulleys under a five pound push or pull A sma...

Page 28: ...SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR BELT MC 1 WITH AIR CONDITIONING SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR BELT MC 2 MC 3 MY 1 WITH AIR CONDITIONING Vs VA Vs Vs Vs Hi Vs Vs M Vs Hi SERVICE DIAGNOSIS Insufficient Accessory Output Due to Belt Slippage Check belt tension and belt condition If belt is ex cessively glazed or worn install new belts and adjust as specified Belt Squeal when Accelerating Engine a Belts too loose retight...

Page 29: ... Two Type V Tension See Accessory Belt Drive Section IV FAN Number of Blades Four Diameter 18 inches MC 3 MY 1 with Air Conditioning 18J inches RADIATOR TO BLADE Clearance Top inch Bottom inch MC 1 MG 2 MC 3 MY 1 RADIATOR Type Standard Cellular Tubular Cellular Tubular or Fin and Tube Thickness 1J 2 inch 2 inch Type Air Conditioning Cellular Tubular Fin and Tube Thickness 2 inch 2l A inch MC 1 wit...

Page 30: ...re leak proof the gauge read ing will remain constant When a leak is detected remove radiator from car Remove radiator lower tank soft solder Test the cooler with 50 psi air pressure in water to locate leak Repair the leak using silver solder If necessary have a competent radiator repair shop repair the leak or install a new cooler Section VI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY MG 1 ...

Page 31: ...re leak proof the gauge read ing will remain constant When a leak is detected remove radiator from car Remove radiator lower tank soft solder Test the cooler with 50 psi air pressure in water to locate leak Repair the leak using silver solder If necessary have a competent radiator repair shop repair the leak or install a new cooler Section VI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY MG 1 ...

Page 32: ...1567 142450 127934 127934 151578 127934 151578 142453 142456 127934 127934 151577 CIRCUIT PROTECTORS Circuit Type Rated Capacity Location Lighting System Circuit Breaker 22J Ampere Integral with Headlight Switch Clock Fuse 1 Ampere At Fuse Block Windshield Wiper Circuit Breaker 6 Ampere At Fuse Block Radio Fuse 7 Ampere At Fuse Block Dome Lamp Fuse 6 Ampere At Fuse Block Window Lifts Circuit Break...

Page 33: ...A 1842778 GGA 6003E 1842603 GGA 6001N 1658863 GHM 8005A GHM 8006B Clockwise at Drive End 12 30 Amperes Vibrating Regulator Negative 2 2 35 to 53 ounces Ball Sleeve 003 010 1 2 to 1 3 Amps at 10 Volts 3 3 to 3 8 Amps at 10 Volts MY 1 GHM 8005A 1842778 GHM 8001A 1842774 GHM 8001A 1842774 GHM 8005A 1842778 GGA 6003E 1842603 GGA 6001N 1658863 GJM 8001A Clockwise at Drive End 12 35 Amperes Vibrating Re...

Page 34: ...80 14 83 14 23 90 14 76 14 16 100 14 69 14 09 110 14 01 14 62 120 14 54 13 94 048 to 052 inch Contacts closed with high limit gauge installed Contacts open with low limit gauge installed Gauge on contact side and next to brass stop pin Current Setting After voltage Regulator Setting Operating Amperage after 15 minutes at 7 amperes Then followed with a 15 minute run at rated current regulator setti...

Page 35: ...9 1 4 5 to 7 5 12 9 5 to 12 5 16 5 IBS 4010A 1842805 015 to 018 inch one set points 27 to 32 both sets points 34 to 40 25 to 285 Microfarad 17 to 20 ounces Camshaft 005 inch Max 003 to 010 inch 18436572 Counter clockwise 10 BTC 0 310to490 0 to 2 490 3 5 to 5 5 800 6 to8 1550 8 5 to 10 5 2300 0 7 5to9 1 6 0 to 9 13 11 5 to 14 5 18 2 SPARK PLUGS AND COIL CAR MODEL Spark Plugs Type Size Gap MC 1 MC 2...

Page 36: ...eed Motor Rated Volts 12 Resistor ohms Variable speed wiper 17 40 Field Current Draw at 13 5 volts 13 to 2 amps Motor Current Draw with dry glass High Speed 1 j amps at 66 to 75 rpm Low Speed 3 amps at 35 to 40 rpm POWER SEAT LIFTS All Models Type Motor Series Wound Rated Voltage 12 Current Draw with Passenger Load Pounds Amps Volts Vertical Lift 500 50 60 10 5 200 40 45 10 6 Horizontal Lift 600 6...

Page 37: ...tal Red Connect Wires j White Green For Rearward Horizontal fRed Connect Wires j Blue Green For Forward Tilt Red Connect Wires White Yellow For Rearward Tilt fRed Connect Wires j White Brown For Straight Up fRed Connect WiresJ White I Yellow Brown For Straight Down Red Connect Wiresj Blue I Yellow Brown REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE CABLES POWER SEAT Refer to the Chrysler Service Manual D 1...

Page 38: ...P 18 DK GREEN BATTERY S T A R T E I RELAY 12 BROWI tfpPIp 18 BLACK 18 DK BLUE VIOIET_10 RED GRD t 12 BLACK BATT GENERATOR REGULATOR GRD ARM NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH OIL GAUGE FUEL GAUGE RT T SIG LP 18 WHITE SIGNAL LAMP SWITCH C LITER D O M E CLOCK BACK UP LP SW PUSH BUTTON GEAR SHIFT LP r 18 YELLOW LT AUTO DOOR SWITCH RR A C RADIO B UP LP RR DEFR 2I T SIG SW DISCONNECT TO HORN BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFR...

Page 39: ...URE GAUGE TURN SIGNAL RELAY LT f SIG LP DO LAMP w s WASHER SWITCH 16 LT GREEN ROWN 0 16 YELLOW 6 RED BLUE 6 BLACK I B I NEUTRAL ROWN SAFETY 12BLXCK SWITCH FOOT DIMMER SWITCH A D HAND BRAKE A R M LAMP FLASHER BATT R D WINDOW LIFT SEAT ADJUSTER E L D CIGAR LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKERS BUTTON R SHIFT LP MANUAL T SIG CANCELING SW 1 8 BRO HAND BRAKE SW MYI L CLOTH TRIM 4 1 REQ D 2 REQ D LEATHER TRIM 14 LT ...

Page 40: ...emove the long clevis pin from the front of the guide Remove the front rack clevis pin To facilitate the removal of the slave unit remove the slave unit cap Do not lose the springs under the cap The springs are between the racks and slave cap Remove the nuts holding the slave unit to the guide Remove unit Installation Position the slave unit over the studs on the guide base Position the racks in t...

Page 41: ...roper position NOTE A frayed drive cable may be repaired by applying light coating of solder and then grinding to cable size SEAT TRACK EXCESSIVELY LOOSE Due to loose rivet joints a Disassemble upper track seat support B by removing cotter keys and pins b Remove seat support and tighten all riveted joints J by peening with a ball peen hammer LOOSE FRONT LEVERS Arc weld front levers K to prevent mo...

Page 42: ...maintained with the core This will result in arcing and burning of the core which will cause engine malfunctioning and radio interference CAUTION Resistor type spark plugs are never to be used with the new resistance type cable The added resistance of the spark plugs may cause malfunctioning of the ignition system When replacing a spark plug be sure to use the correct type specified for the par ti...

Page 43: ...nflation Tire pressure should not vary more than 3 5 pounds among tires Rock vehicle sideways to allow spring shackles et cetera to assume a normal position If gasoline tank is not full place a 100 pound weight in trunk of vehicle There should be no other load in the vehicle other than the driver AIMING THE SCANNER UNIT Vertical alignment of the scanner unit is critical Mount scanner aimer Tool C ...

Page 44: ... through a small aperture in the silvered mirror surface Fig 36 Light striking the cell generates a small voltage which increases with increasing light intensity When the light intensity becomes high enough to cause annoying glare the voltage is enough to acti vate a miniature amplifier and solenoid assembly which pulls the prism mirror a few degrees upward to reflect a dim image off the front sur...

Page 45: ...n mirror support g Install bezel by aligning slots at top of bezel with metal tabs and aligning screw holes in bottom of bezel with threaded holes in mir ror support replace screws Fig 36 and tighten securely h Replace plastic switch knob i Adjust mirror to desired position and test operation of unit Section VII ENGINE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Type Number of Cylinders Bore MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 MY ...

Page 46: ...AFT Drive Chain Bearings Steel Backed Babbitt Number 5 Thrust Taken by Cylinder Block Diametral Clearance 001 to 003 Maximum Allowable before Reconditioning 005 CAMSHAFT BEARING JOURNALS Diameter No 1 1 998 to 1 999 No 2 1 982 to 1 983 No 3 1 967 to 1 968 No 4 1 951 to 1 952 No 5 1 748 to 1 749 CAMSHAFT BEARINGS Diameter after reaming No 1 2 000 to 2 001 No 2 1 984 to 1 985 No 3 1 969 to 1 970 No ...

Page 47: ... RING SIDE CLEARANCE Compression Upper Intermediate Oil VALVES Intake Material Head Diameter MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 MY 1 Length to top of valve face Stem Diameter Stem to Guide Clearance Maximum Allowable Before Reconditioning Angle of Seat Adjustment Lift VALVES Exhaust Material Head Diameter 041 to 047 0005 to 0010 724 gms 780 gms 3 95 213 216 213 216 195 200 Std 005 020 040 O S Press Fit in Rod 1 0935 ...

Page 48: ...r Head Gasket Compressed thickness 022 ENGINE LUBRICATION Pump Type Rotary Full Pressure Capacity qts 5 Pump Drive Camshaft Operating Pressure at 40 to 50 mph 45 to 70 lbs Pressure Drop Resulting from Clogged Filter 7 to 9 lbs When Filter Element is Replaced add 1 qt TIGHTENING REFERENCE Torque Thread Foot Pounds Size Connecting Rod Nut Plain Connecting Rod Nut CST Black Cylinder Head Bolt Main Be...

Page 49: ...contains many weight reducing features Some of the new features as shown in Figures 42 43 and 44 are in line overhead valves wedge shaped combustion chambers full length cylinder water jackets rigid crankshaft and series flow cool ing system In addition the volume of coolant in the engine has been reduced to improve engine warm up The ignition distributor is located at the upper front end of the e...

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Page 51: ...nor Tune Up and in addition the following procedures should be fol lowed when performing Major Engine Tune Up Tighten the manifold nuts Perform the cylinder compression test Compression pressures can be read from the top side of engine without interference using a 30 degree bend extension on the gauge The compression should not vary more than 25 pounds between cylinders Refer to specifications for...

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Page 53: ...er Gasket R 59 Rocker Cover R 60 Wiring Harness brackets 61 Crankcase Vent Tube Cap 62 Generator 63 Distributor Gasket 64 Distributor 65 Wires 66 Reinforcement 67 Generator Adjusting Strap 68 Intake Manifold 69 Automatic Choke 70 Control Spring Bracket 71 Carburetor Gasket 72 Carburetor 73 Carburetor Air Cleaner Gasket Remove the air cleaner and carburetor Attach the engine lifting fixture Tool C ...

Page 54: ...INER SPACER ROCKER BRACKET CAMSHAFT BOLT GEARAND SHAFT SPROCKET CHAIN OIL SEAL SERVICED IN PACKAGE BEARING CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET OIL SLINGER RETAINER SCREW CAP SCREW SCREW _ SCREW CAP SERVICED IN ROD NUT CAP 59x53 Fig 44 Engine Internal Parts MyMopar com ...

Page 55: ...mixture should be left in engine for a minimum of 500 miles and drained at the next normal oil change INTAKE VALVES 5 k a EXHAUST VALVES 58x137 Fig 46 Tightening Sequence 58x136 Fig 45 Cylinder Heads Start the engine and run until normal operating temperature is reached Check the timing and adjust carburetor as necessary Road test the car CYLINDER HEADS The chrome alloy cast iron cylinder heads as...

Page 56: ... i LOCATIMOARROW Fig 49 Rocker Arms Installed bent push rods and permanently noisy operation may result if the tappets are forced down too rapidly Place the new cylinder head cover gaskets in posi tion and install cylinder head covers Tighten the bolts to 40 inch pounds torque Install exhaust mani folds and tighten the bolts to 30 foot pounds torque Adjust spark plugs to 035 inch gap and install t...

Page 57: ...ing the bolts so OOU TOOL CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY 58x142 Fig 52 Using Sleeve Tool in Checking Wear that tappets have time to bleed down to their operat ing length Bulged tappet bodies bent push rods and permanent noisy operation may result if the tappets are forced down too rapidly Tighten the bolts to 30 foot pounds torque VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS Valves are arranged in line in the cylinder heads ...

Page 58: ... 58x144A Fig 55 Measuring Valve Stem Length 015 and 030 inch so the valve guides may be reamed true in relation to the valve seat c Referring valves and valve seats The intake and exhaust valve faces have a 45 de gree angle Always inspect the remaining margin after the valves are refaced Fig 54 Valves with less than 3 64 inch margin should be discarded The angle of both valve and seat should be id...

Page 59: ...lbs when compressed to 1 15 32 inch Discard springs that do not meet these specifications Inspect each valve spring for squareness with a RETAINER EXHAUST VALVE SPRING INTAKE VALVE Fig 57 Valve Assembly 59x51 Fig 58 Installing Valves and Cup Seals steel square and surface plate as shown in Figure 56 If the spring is more than 1 16 inch out of square install a new spring e Installation Coat the val...

Page 60: ... TAPPET f 7 PLUNGER RETAINING SPRING CLIP v y PLUNGER CAP TAPPET PLUNGER FLAT VALVE VALVE SPRING VALVE RETAINER PLUNGER SPRING TAPPET BODY 52x389B Fig 60 Hydraulic Tappet Assembly Fig 59 Removing Tappet sive leakdown around the unit plunger or by the plunger partially sticking in the tappet body cylin der A heavy click is caused either by a tappet check valve not seating or by foreign particles be...

Page 61: ...et plun ger Check leakdown by compressing pliers If plun ger collapses almost instantly as pressure is ap plied disassemble tappet clean and test again If the tappet still does not operate satisfactorily after cleaning install a new tappet assembly h Installation Lubricate the tappets Install tappets and push rods in their original positions Install the rocker arm and shaft assembly Start and oper...

Page 62: ... Fig 63 Install the washer and CAMSHAFT SPROCKET TORQUE WRENCH CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET 58x150 Fig 63 Alignment of Timing Marks 58x151 Fig 64 Measuring Chain Stretch camshaft sprocket bolt and tighten to 35 foot pounds torque c Checking Timing Chain for Stretch Place a scale next to timing chain so that any move ment of the chain may be measured Place a torque wrench and socket over the camshaft sprock...

Page 63: ...tive recess toward lip of seal retainer Fig 67 Install the flat washer and nut on puller screw hold screw and tighten the nut Fig 68 The seal is properly installed when neoprene is tight against the face of cover Try to insert a 0015 inch feeler gauge between neoprene and cover Fig 69 If the seal is installed properly the feeler gauge cannot be inserted PULLER SCRFW TOOL REMOVING AND INSTALLING PL...

Page 64: ...ve gear and the camshaft lobe taper both tend to produce only a rearward thrust Removal With the tappets and timing sprockets removed re move distributor and lift out oil pump and distribu BOIT WASHER CAMSHAFT SPROCKET CAMSHAFT DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEAR CAMSHAFT FUEL PUMP ECCENTRIC CAMSHAFT LOCATING DOWEL 58x159 Fig 72 Removing Distributor Drive Shaft Bushing tor drive shaft Remove the fuel pump to a...

Page 65: ...change TOOL ARM TOOL DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEAR CAMSHAFT C 58x162 Fig 75 Camshaft Holding Tool CENTER LINE OF CRANKSHAFT Fig 76 Distributor Drive Gear Installation NOTE Whenever the camshaft is replaced all of the tappet faces must be inspected for crown with a straight edge If any negative crown dish is ob served the tappet must be replaced d Distributor Basic Timing Before installing the distributor...

Page 66: ...YLINDER BLOCK The cylinder block is of the deep lj lock design which eliminates the need for a torque converter housing adapter plate Its sides extend three inches below the crankshaft centerline Cleaning and Inspection j Clean cylinder block thoroughly nd check all core hole plugs for evidence of leaking If new core hole plugs are installed coat the edges of plug and core hole with a suitable sea...

Page 67: ... should be meas ured at normal room temperature 70 F All service pistons include pins and are available in standard and the following oversizes 005 020 and 040 inch e Fitting Rings Measure the piston ring gap about two 2 inches from bottom of cylinder bore in which it is to be fitted An inverted piston can be used to push the rings down to insure positioning rings squarely in the cylinder wall bef...

Page 68: ...over pilot so that the pilot extends PRESS PISTON PIN i L lV A N SCREW f TOOL PISTON ANVIL ITOOU 58x16 Fig 82 Installing Piston Pin NUT TOOL TORQUE WRENCH SOCKET ANVfL TOOt MAIN SCREW TOOL 5 8 x 1 6 8 A Fig 83 Testing Fit on Piston Pin in Connecting Rod through the piston pin hole Position connecting rod over the pilot which extends through the piston hole NOTE Assemble rods to pistons of the righ...

Page 69: ...ld be held to 001 inch Bearings are available in 001 002 003 010 and 012 inch under size NOTE Install the bearings in pairs Do not use a new bearing half with an old bearing half Do not file the rods or bearing caps CHECKING THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE PLASTIGAGE METHOD Connecting rod bearing clearance measurements can be made by the use of Plastigage with the engine in the chassis After ...

Page 70: ...ng halves are not interchangeable because the upper bearing is grooved and the lower is not The upper and lower No 3 bearing halves are flanged to carry the crankshaft thrust loads and are not interchangeable with any other bearing halves in the engine NOTE Bearings that are not badly worn or pitted must be reinstalled in the same position The bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be mar...

Page 71: ...Be sure the rest of exhaust system is sufficiently supported It may be necessary to pull the brake line located across the crossmember slightly forward to allow enough clearance for pan removal Remove oil pan attaching bolts and lower the oil pan on MC 1 only Disconnect throttle linkage at transmission and at carburetor Rotate the crankshaft until the center line of the front counterweight is in t...

Page 72: ...Press the outer rotor body to one side with fingers and meas ure the clearance between outer rotor and pump body Fig 94 If measurement is more than 012 FEEIER GAUGE Fig 93 Measuring Clearance over Rotors inch replace the oil pump body If clearance between inner rotor and outer rotor Fig 95 is more than 010 inch replace the inner and outer rotors Check the oil pump relief valve plunger for scor ing...

Page 73: ...aring Lower Oil Seal 58x238 Fig 98 Trimming Rear Main Bearing Lower Oil Seal REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR MAIN BEARING OIL SEAL Crankshaft Removed Remove Allen screws and seal retainer Install a new rear main bearing oil seal in the cylinder block so that both ends protrude Tap seal down into position using Tool C 3625 until the tool is seated in bearing bore Hold tool in this position and cut off port...

Page 74: ...utralize the engine and tighten nuts to 85 foot pounds torque Connect throttle linkage to transmission and to car buretor Refer to Transmission Section in this man ual for adjustment Section VIII FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS Model MG 1 FUEL PUMP Make Carter Model M 2769S Type Mechanical Driven By Camshaft Pump Pressure pounds 5 to 7 CARBURETOR Type Dual Throat Downdraft Model BB...

Page 75: ...n mirror support g Install bezel by aligning slots at top of bezel with metal tabs and aligning screw holes in bottom of bezel with threaded holes in mir ror support replace screws Fig 36 and tighten securely h Replace plastic switch knob i Adjust mirror to desired position and test operation of unit Section VII ENGINE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Type Number of Cylinders Bore MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 MY ...

Page 76: ...AFT Drive Chain Bearings Steel Backed Babbitt Number 5 Thrust Taken by Cylinder Block Diametral Clearance 001 to 003 Maximum Allowable before Reconditioning 005 CAMSHAFT BEARING JOURNALS Diameter No 1 1 998 to 1 999 No 2 1 982 to 1 983 No 3 1 967 to 1 968 No 4 1 951 to 1 952 No 5 1 748 to 1 749 CAMSHAFT BEARINGS Diameter after reaming No 1 2 000 to 2 001 No 2 1 984 to 1 985 No 3 1 969 to 1 970 No ...

Page 77: ... RING SIDE CLEARANCE Compression Upper Intermediate Oil VALVES Intake Material Head Diameter MC 1 MC 2 MC 3 MY 1 Length to top of valve face Stem Diameter Stem to Guide Clearance Maximum Allowable Before Reconditioning Angle of Seat Adjustment Lift VALVES Exhaust Material Head Diameter 041 to 047 0005 to 0010 724 gms 780 gms 3 95 213 216 213 216 195 200 Std 005 020 040 O S Press Fit in Rod 1 0935 ...

Page 78: ...r Head Gasket Compressed thickness 022 ENGINE LUBRICATION Pump Type Rotary Full Pressure Capacity qts 5 Pump Drive Camshaft Operating Pressure at 40 to 50 mph 45 to 70 lbs Pressure Drop Resulting from Clogged Filter 7 to 9 lbs When Filter Element is Replaced add 1 qt TIGHTENING REFERENCE Torque Thread Foot Pounds Size Connecting Rod Nut Plain Connecting Rod Nut CST Black Cylinder Head Bolt Main Be...

Page 79: ...contains many weight reducing features Some of the new features as shown in Figures 42 43 and 44 are in line overhead valves wedge shaped combustion chambers full length cylinder water jackets rigid crankshaft and series flow cool ing system In addition the volume of coolant in the engine has been reduced to improve engine warm up The ignition distributor is located at the upper front end of the e...

Page 80: ...46 ENGINE CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL 59x151 Fig 39 Chrysler Engine Assembly 59x54 Fig 40 Engine End Sectional View MyMopar com ...

Page 81: ...nor Tune Up and in addition the following procedures should be fol lowed when performing Major Engine Tune Up Tighten the manifold nuts Perform the cylinder compression test Compression pressures can be read from the top side of engine without interference using a 30 degree bend extension on the gauge The compression should not vary more than 25 pounds between cylinders Refer to specifications for...

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Page 83: ...er Gasket R 59 Rocker Cover R 60 Wiring Harness brackets 61 Crankcase Vent Tube Cap 62 Generator 63 Distributor Gasket 64 Distributor 65 Wires 66 Reinforcement 67 Generator Adjusting Strap 68 Intake Manifold 69 Automatic Choke 70 Control Spring Bracket 71 Carburetor Gasket 72 Carburetor 73 Carburetor Air Cleaner Gasket Remove the air cleaner and carburetor Attach the engine lifting fixture Tool C ...

Page 84: ...INER SPACER ROCKER BRACKET CAMSHAFT BOLT GEARAND SHAFT SPROCKET CHAIN OIL SEAL SERVICED IN PACKAGE BEARING CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET OIL SLINGER RETAINER SCREW CAP SCREW SCREW _ SCREW CAP SERVICED IN ROD NUT CAP 59x53 Fig 44 Engine Internal Parts MyMopar com ...

Page 85: ...mixture should be left in engine for a minimum of 500 miles and drained at the next normal oil change INTAKE VALVES 5 k a EXHAUST VALVES 58x137 Fig 46 Tightening Sequence 58x136 Fig 45 Cylinder Heads Start the engine and run until normal operating temperature is reached Check the timing and adjust carburetor as necessary Road test the car CYLINDER HEADS The chrome alloy cast iron cylinder heads as...

Page 86: ... i LOCATIMOARROW Fig 49 Rocker Arms Installed bent push rods and permanently noisy operation may result if the tappets are forced down too rapidly Place the new cylinder head cover gaskets in posi tion and install cylinder head covers Tighten the bolts to 40 inch pounds torque Install exhaust mani folds and tighten the bolts to 30 foot pounds torque Adjust spark plugs to 035 inch gap and install t...

Page 87: ...ing the bolts so OOU TOOL CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY 58x142 Fig 52 Using Sleeve Tool in Checking Wear that tappets have time to bleed down to their operat ing length Bulged tappet bodies bent push rods and permanent noisy operation may result if the tappets are forced down too rapidly Tighten the bolts to 30 foot pounds torque VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS Valves are arranged in line in the cylinder heads ...

Page 88: ... 58x144A Fig 55 Measuring Valve Stem Length 015 and 030 inch so the valve guides may be reamed true in relation to the valve seat c Referring valves and valve seats The intake and exhaust valve faces have a 45 de gree angle Always inspect the remaining margin after the valves are refaced Fig 54 Valves with less than 3 64 inch margin should be discarded The angle of both valve and seat should be id...

Page 89: ...lbs when compressed to 1 15 32 inch Discard springs that do not meet these specifications Inspect each valve spring for squareness with a RETAINER EXHAUST VALVE SPRING INTAKE VALVE Fig 57 Valve Assembly 59x51 Fig 58 Installing Valves and Cup Seals steel square and surface plate as shown in Figure 56 If the spring is more than 1 16 inch out of square install a new spring e Installation Coat the val...

Page 90: ... TAPPET f 7 PLUNGER RETAINING SPRING CLIP v y PLUNGER CAP TAPPET PLUNGER FLAT VALVE VALVE SPRING VALVE RETAINER PLUNGER SPRING TAPPET BODY 52x389B Fig 60 Hydraulic Tappet Assembly Fig 59 Removing Tappet sive leakdown around the unit plunger or by the plunger partially sticking in the tappet body cylin der A heavy click is caused either by a tappet check valve not seating or by foreign particles be...

Page 91: ...et plun ger Check leakdown by compressing pliers If plun ger collapses almost instantly as pressure is ap plied disassemble tappet clean and test again If the tappet still does not operate satisfactorily after cleaning install a new tappet assembly h Installation Lubricate the tappets Install tappets and push rods in their original positions Install the rocker arm and shaft assembly Start and oper...

Page 92: ... Fig 63 Install the washer and CAMSHAFT SPROCKET TORQUE WRENCH CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET 58x150 Fig 63 Alignment of Timing Marks 58x151 Fig 64 Measuring Chain Stretch camshaft sprocket bolt and tighten to 35 foot pounds torque c Checking Timing Chain for Stretch Place a scale next to timing chain so that any move ment of the chain may be measured Place a torque wrench and socket over the camshaft sprock...

Page 93: ...tive recess toward lip of seal retainer Fig 67 Install the flat washer and nut on puller screw hold screw and tighten the nut Fig 68 The seal is properly installed when neoprene is tight against the face of cover Try to insert a 0015 inch feeler gauge between neoprene and cover Fig 69 If the seal is installed properly the feeler gauge cannot be inserted PULLER SCRFW TOOL REMOVING AND INSTALLING PL...

Page 94: ...ve gear and the camshaft lobe taper both tend to produce only a rearward thrust Removal With the tappets and timing sprockets removed re move distributor and lift out oil pump and distribu BOIT WASHER CAMSHAFT SPROCKET CAMSHAFT DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEAR CAMSHAFT FUEL PUMP ECCENTRIC CAMSHAFT LOCATING DOWEL 58x159 Fig 72 Removing Distributor Drive Shaft Bushing tor drive shaft Remove the fuel pump to a...

Page 95: ...change TOOL ARM TOOL DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEAR CAMSHAFT C 58x162 Fig 75 Camshaft Holding Tool CENTER LINE OF CRANKSHAFT Fig 76 Distributor Drive Gear Installation NOTE Whenever the camshaft is replaced all of the tappet faces must be inspected for crown with a straight edge If any negative crown dish is ob served the tappet must be replaced d Distributor Basic Timing Before installing the distributor...

Page 96: ...YLINDER BLOCK The cylinder block is of the deep lj lock design which eliminates the need for a torque converter housing adapter plate Its sides extend three inches below the crankshaft centerline Cleaning and Inspection j Clean cylinder block thoroughly nd check all core hole plugs for evidence of leaking If new core hole plugs are installed coat the edges of plug and core hole with a suitable sea...

Page 97: ... should be meas ured at normal room temperature 70 F All service pistons include pins and are available in standard and the following oversizes 005 020 and 040 inch e Fitting Rings Measure the piston ring gap about two 2 inches from bottom of cylinder bore in which it is to be fitted An inverted piston can be used to push the rings down to insure positioning rings squarely in the cylinder wall bef...

Page 98: ...over pilot so that the pilot extends PRESS PISTON PIN i L lV A N SCREW f TOOL PISTON ANVIL ITOOU 58x16 Fig 82 Installing Piston Pin NUT TOOL TORQUE WRENCH SOCKET ANVfL TOOt MAIN SCREW TOOL 5 8 x 1 6 8 A Fig 83 Testing Fit on Piston Pin in Connecting Rod through the piston pin hole Position connecting rod over the pilot which extends through the piston hole NOTE Assemble rods to pistons of the righ...

Page 99: ...ld be held to 001 inch Bearings are available in 001 002 003 010 and 012 inch under size NOTE Install the bearings in pairs Do not use a new bearing half with an old bearing half Do not file the rods or bearing caps CHECKING THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE PLASTIGAGE METHOD Connecting rod bearing clearance measurements can be made by the use of Plastigage with the engine in the chassis After ...

Page 100: ...ng halves are not interchangeable because the upper bearing is grooved and the lower is not The upper and lower No 3 bearing halves are flanged to carry the crankshaft thrust loads and are not interchangeable with any other bearing halves in the engine NOTE Bearings that are not badly worn or pitted must be reinstalled in the same position The bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be mar...

Page 101: ...Be sure the rest of exhaust system is sufficiently supported It may be necessary to pull the brake line located across the crossmember slightly forward to allow enough clearance for pan removal Remove oil pan attaching bolts and lower the oil pan on MC 1 only Disconnect throttle linkage at transmission and at carburetor Rotate the crankshaft until the center line of the front counterweight is in t...

Page 102: ...Press the outer rotor body to one side with fingers and meas ure the clearance between outer rotor and pump body Fig 94 If measurement is more than 012 FEEIER GAUGE Fig 93 Measuring Clearance over Rotors inch replace the oil pump body If clearance between inner rotor and outer rotor Fig 95 is more than 010 inch replace the inner and outer rotors Check the oil pump relief valve plunger for scor ing...

Page 103: ...aring Lower Oil Seal 58x238 Fig 98 Trimming Rear Main Bearing Lower Oil Seal REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR MAIN BEARING OIL SEAL Crankshaft Removed Remove Allen screws and seal retainer Install a new rear main bearing oil seal in the cylinder block so that both ends protrude Tap seal down into position using Tool C 3625 until the tool is seated in bearing bore Hold tool in this position and cut off port...

Page 104: ...utralize the engine and tighten nuts to 85 foot pounds torque Connect throttle linkage to transmission and to car buretor Refer to Transmission Section in this man ual for adjustment Section VIII FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS Model MG 1 FUEL PUMP Make Carter Model M 2769S Type Mechanical Driven By Camshaft Pump Pressure pounds 5 to 7 CARBURETOR Type Dual Throat Downdraft Model BB...

Page 105: ...utralize the engine and tighten nuts to 85 foot pounds torque Connect throttle linkage to transmission and to car buretor Refer to Transmission Section in this man ual for adjustment Section VIII FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS Model MG 1 FUEL PUMP Make Carter Model M 2769S Type Mechanical Driven By Camshaft Pump Pressure pounds 5 to 7 CARBURETOR Type Dual Throat Downdraft Model BB...

Page 106: ...ed Setting 1375 to 1425 rpm SPECIAL TOOLS CARBURETOR C 3411 Gauge C 3400 Repair Stand C 3582 Wrench C 3584 Puller T 109 22 Bending Tool T 109 29 Gauge 020 to 030 inch T 109 31 Float Gauge Q4 inch T 109 41 Bending Tool T 109 43 Plug Removing Tool T 109 58 Screw Driver Bit Q4 inch T 109 106 Float Gauge inch T 109 200 Gauge 010 to 012 inch T 109 213 Bending Tool T 109 280 Float Gauge T 109 289U Set o...

Page 107: ...1 UNLOADER GAUGE 1 4 INCH LIGHT FINGER PRESSURE AGAINST CHOICE VALVE THROTTLE VALVES IN WIDE OPEN POSITION 58x254A Fig 102 Choke Unloader Adjustment wide open kick CHOKE UNLOADER ADJUSTMENT Wide Open Kick To make the choke unloader adjustment lightly hold the choke valve closed then open the throttle valves to wide open position The choke valve should open sufficiently to allow unloader gauge T 10...

Page 108: ... ANGLE i SHANK OF FAST IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW INDEX MARK O N CAM HIGH STEP OF FAST IDLE CAM CHOKE VALVE TIGHTLY CLOSED Fig 1 0 6 Setting Fast Idle 58x289 THROTTLE VALVES CLOSED 58x290 Fig 105 Checking Fast Idle Cam Indexing With the choke valve held tightly closed and carbur etor inverted tighten the fast idle adjusting screw on the high step of the fast idle cam until wire gauge Tool T 109 200 012 ...

Page 109: ...TION SETTING 2 NOTCHES RICH DO NOT CHANGE CHOKE ROD DUST CAP COVER INDEX NOTCH THERMOSTATIC COIL SPRING 58x288 Fig 108 Cross Over Choke Control Unit Do not lubricate any parts of the choke or control unit since this causes dirt accumulation which would result in binding of the choke mechanism Do not attempt to change the calibration setting 2 notches rich This is predetermined and should it be cha...

Page 110: ...TION SETTING 2 NOTCHES RICH DO NOT CHANGE CHOKE ROD DUST CAP COVER INDEX NOTCH THERMOSTATIC COIL SPRING 58x288 Fig 108 Cross Over Choke Control Unit Do not lubricate any parts of the choke or control unit since this causes dirt accumulation which would result in binding of the choke mechanism Do not attempt to change the calibration setting 2 notches rich This is predetermined and should it be cha...

Page 111: ... a more effective tie of the body to the frame Fig 111 The center bearing crossmember has also been re designed to accommodate a smaller drive shaft tun 57x138 A nel in the floor pan The frame side rails have been depressed which permits the use of a new lower floor pan for in creased leg room The X member frames are used only on Con vertible Models 69 i6 GAUGE HOLE IN EACH SIDE OF FRAMED 132 K32 ...

Page 112: ...egree right 0 degree Caster Manual degree or degree Power degree f or degree Toe in outside thread inches y or in J in preferred Toe Out on Turns 21 degrees 45 minutes f or 1 degree inner wheel when outer wheel is 20 degrees Steering Axis Inclination at Camber Degree 5 to 7 degrees at 0 degrees camber Steering Knuckle Type Ball and Socket Front Wheel Bearing Type Tapered Roller Bearing Inner Beari...

Page 113: ...Steering Arm Nut 120 Steering Gear Housing to Frame Bolt 50 Steering Valve End Plug 50 Steering Valve Body Attaching Bolts 15 Steering Column Support Nut 135 Steering Gear Shaft Cover Nut 100 Steering Gear Shaft Adjusting Screw Lock Nut 50 Pressure Control Valve Body Screws 10 NUT tOCKWASHER GEAR ARM 59 x 2 SHIMS _flto PLATE WASHER WORM CAGE AND ROLLERS itvj k T S C R E W A N D CUP JUSfe J LOCKWAS...

Page 114: ...arate and seal the power chambers of the housing The valve lever is held firmly seated in the center race and center race spacer by the lever spring load A new steering column bearing and conical spacer are used to keep the bearing inner race tight on the steering tube The servicing procedure for the 1959 Constant Control Power Steering is the same as that described in the 1958 Chrysler and Imperi...

Page 115: ... or reinstalling the old nut the following procedure is recommended a Tighten the nut to 50 foot pounds to pre seat and stretch the threads b Loosen the nut and retighten to give a preload torque on center race of 8 to 16 inch ounces c Using a standard drift having a flat point in diameter and with a sharp blow of a hammer force the flanged section of the nut into the knurled section of the worm a...

Page 116: ... compressor Tool C 3533 and com press spring retainer I Using pliers Tool C 3301 remove spring retainer snap ring H After removing compressor Tool C 3533 remove spring retainer I spring J levers L lever retainer K cushion spring washer M and cush ion spring N from retainer R With a twisting motion remove piston Q from retainer R Inspection Fig 115 The inspection procedure is the same as for the 19...

Page 117: ... compressor Tool C 3533 and com press spring retainer I Using pliers Tool C 3301 remove spring retainer snap ring H After removing compressor Tool C 3533 remove spring retainer I spring J levers L lever retainer K cushion spring washer M and cush ion spring N from retainer R With a twisting motion remove piston Q from retainer R Inspection Fig 115 The inspection procedure is the same as for the 19...

Page 118: ...hecking clearance with the feeler gauge to prevent springing the plate and hereby ob taining a false reading on pack clearance Install hub G Install input shaft C by plac ing input shaft and retainer assemblies in an arbor press with the rear of retainer R resting on a suit able support Make certain ball check at rear of re FRONT CtUTCH FEED LFVFR RFTA NFR CUSHION SPRING CUTCH RL1AINER Fig 118 Rea...

Page 119: ...the neoprene sealing surface at bottom of shield Install puller Tool C 3690 and remove the oil seal Remove brake adjusting screw cover plate and loosen cable clamp bolt on hand brake support Dis engage the ball end of the cable from operating lever and remove cable from brake support Disconnect speedometer cable and housing from extension and remove speedometer drive pinion and sleeve assembly Pro...

Page 120: ...l Fluid should be between the F and the add 1 pint marks Fluid should be added or removed to bring the level between these two marks b Transmission cold 100 F or below engine idling in neutral Fluid should be between the add 1 pint and a point i 2 inch below the add 1 pint mark Fluid should be added or removed to bring the level between these two positions CAUTION Do not add oil unless the level i...

Page 121: ...9 63 56 Lubrication Prepack Universal Joints Type Front Ball and Trunion Cross Type Rear Cross Type 3 Joints Bearing Type Anti Friction Roller Rear propeller shaft tube is rubber insulated Every 20 000 miles Section XIII WHEELS AND TIRES DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS MODELS MC 1 MC 2 MO 3 MY 1 WHEELS Type Steel Disc Rim Drop Center Safety Wheel Size 14x5H 14x6 14 x 6J 14x7 Flange Type K K K K No of Nuts...

Page 122: ...9 63 56 Lubrication Prepack Universal Joints Type Front Ball and Trunion Cross Type Rear Cross Type 3 Joints Bearing Type Anti Friction Roller Rear propeller shaft tube is rubber insulated Every 20 000 miles Section XIII WHEELS AND TIRES DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS MODELS MC 1 MC 2 MO 3 MY 1 WHEELS Type Steel Disc Rim Drop Center Safety Wheel Size 14x5H 14x6 14 x 6J 14x7 Flange Type K K K K No of Nuts...

Page 123: ... 50 x 14 8 50 x 14 9 00 x 14 9 00 x 14 TIRES PRESSURE Cold Pounds Front 24 24 22 22 Rear 24 24 22 24 28 pounds when carrying heavy load on rear only on Tubeless Rayon and Captive Air Nylon Tires The captive air safety tire is used on the three seat Town and Country Models only They are special equipment on all other cars All tire pressures should be adjusted while cold at els and Town and Country ...

Page 124: ...9 63 56 Lubrication Prepack Universal Joints Type Front Ball and Trunion Cross Type Rear Cross Type 3 Joints Bearing Type Anti Friction Roller Rear propeller shaft tube is rubber insulated Every 20 000 miles Section XIII WHEELS AND TIRES DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS MODELS MC 1 MC 2 MO 3 MY 1 WHEELS Type Steel Disc Rim Drop Center Safety Wheel Size 14x5H 14x6 14 x 6J 14x7 Flange Type K K K K No of Nuts...

Page 125: ... 50 x 14 8 50 x 14 9 00 x 14 9 00 x 14 TIRES PRESSURE Cold Pounds Front 24 24 22 22 Rear 24 24 22 24 28 pounds when carrying heavy load on rear only on Tubeless Rayon and Captive Air Nylon Tires The captive air safety tire is used on the three seat Town and Country Models only They are special equipment on all other cars All tire pressures should be adjusted while cold at els and Town and Country ...

Page 126: ... 50 x 14 8 50 x 14 9 00 x 14 9 00 x 14 TIRES PRESSURE Cold Pounds Front 24 24 22 22 Rear 24 24 22 24 28 pounds when carrying heavy load on rear only on Tubeless Rayon and Captive Air Nylon Tires The captive air safety tire is used on the three seat Town and Country Models only They are special equipment on all other cars All tire pressures should be adjusted while cold at els and Town and Country ...

Page 127: ...The swivel seat is offered on some models as optional equipment The swivel seat assembly operates on a swivel bolt assembly located at the center rear por tion of the seat frame A curved channel located on the front portion of the seat rides on two nylon rol lers to insure a smooth easy turning of the seat OPERATION The latch for releasing the seat or for holding it in the straight ahead position ...

Page 128: ...CREWS 5 9 x 8 8 Fig 124 Swivel Seat Arm Rest Assembly SEAT BACK RETARDER SPRING REPLACEMENT Remove the pivot seat assembly and invert seat Re move the screws Figure 122 holding the retarder springs in place The screws are located on the bot tom of the seat frame and under the seat back hinges Remove the retarder springs ARM REST HINGE ASSEMBLY FIG 124 a Removal Remove the alien head pivot screws L...

Page 129: ...h below the add 1 pint mark on transmission dip stick Certain types of service subject the fluids to more severe operating conditions Therefore it is recom mended that the change interval for transmissions subjected to these conditions be reduced to 10 000 miles It is recommended that the TorqueFlite transmis sion and torque converter be drained and refilled with Type A MoPar Automatic Transmissio...

Page 130: ...h below the add 1 pint mark on transmission dip stick Certain types of service subject the fluids to more severe operating conditions Therefore it is recom mended that the change interval for transmissions subjected to these conditions be reduced to 10 000 miles It is recommended that the TorqueFlite transmis sion and torque converter be drained and refilled with Type A MoPar Automatic Transmissio...

Page 131: ...VOLUME CONTROL MANUAL TUNING TONE CONTROL LOCAL SEARCH TUNING 5 STATION PUSH BUTTONS SPEAKER CONTROL 57x433 DISTANCE SEARCH TUNING ON OFF VOLUME CONTROL CIVIL DEFENSE SYMBOLS 640KC I240KC MANUAL TUNING TONE CONTROL 5 STATION PUSH BUTTONS SPEAKER CONTROL Fig 126 Operating Controls Model 929 fig 127 Operating Controls Model 858 CAUTION The antenna compensator must be properly adjusted for satisfacto...

Page 132: ...D SPEAKER CONTROL 1879781 2 REQ D NUT 1622400 2 REQ D SPACER 6015146 2 REQ D ONLY ON MODELS WITH TRIM PLATE Fig 128 Radio Model 858 SPEAKER GRILL TERMINALS ANO TERMINAL BOARD SPEAKER LEAD ORANGE WIRE PLUGS TO ORANGE WIRE IN HARNESS BLACK WIRE PLUGS TO TERMINAL 8 ON FUSE BLOCK T RADIO SUPPORT 1841824 ggf h WASHER 446161 2 REQ D dp NUT WASHER 271169 2 REQ O SCREW WASHER 179075 CONTROL KNOB 1879780 2...

Page 133: ...ise the antenna to maximum height a rear seat speaker Full counter clockwise posi b Turn radio to a station between 1400 and 1600 kc that can barely be heard with the volume turned on full c Adjust the antenna compensator located on the rear of receiver chassis by carefully rotating it back and forth until a position is found that gives peak response and maximum volume Unless the re ceiver is prop...

Page 134: ...LL H OTHER DC VOLTAGES MEASURED WITH A 20 000 OHMS VOLT METER B VOLTAGE SHOWN IN PARENTHESIS ARE MEASURED AS IN A ABOVE EXCEPT THAT RELAY IS IN THE M S SEARCH POSITION C VOLTAGES SHOULD BE WITHIN 120 OF VALUES SHOWN DSENSITIVIES ARE MEASURED AS FOLLOWS LUSING A 40UUF SERIES AND 40UUF SHUNT DUMMY ANTENNA FOR MEASURING ANTENNA SENSITIVITY FOR ALL OTHER MEASUREMENTS FEED THE SIGNAL GENERATOR OUTPUT T...

Page 135: ...OF 1 0 AND 3 N C RELAY CONTACT NORMALLY ABOVE ARE IN MMF AND VALUES BELOW CLOSED 1 0 ARE IN MF 20 UNLESS OTHER 4 N0 RELAY CONTACT NORMALLY OPEN WISE INDICATED REAR SEAT SPEAKER ARI3 I AUDIO OUTPUT ARI3 I AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME CONTROL FOOT SWITCH ANT SOCKETH PADDERV PtANT SOCKET 13 2V OSC PADDER RFPADD ER 59 x 9 4 Fig 133 Wiring Diagram Model 929 Schematic MyMopar com ...

Page 136: ...CE IN MICROMICROFARADS IOOVOLTS MINIMUM AND 20 TOLERANCE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED TUNING RANGE FROM 530 KC TO 1605 KC IF FREQUENCY 262 5 KC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS 1 VOLTAGES IN PARENTHESIS ARE MEASURED WITH VTVM 2 ALL OTHER DC VOLTAGES MEASURED WITH A 20 000 OHMS VOLT METER 3 ALL AC VOLTAGES MEASURED WITH 1 000 OHMS VOLT METER 4 ALL VOLTAGES MEASURED WITH RESPECT TO CHASSIS 5 ALL VOLTAGES MEASURED WI...

Page 137: ...he touch tuner mech anism in the same manner as the search tuning buttons LOC and DIST except that the search sensitivity of the touch tuner buttons was last de pressed Therefore the foot switch will cause the search tuner to operate at a sensitivity determined by which of the two search tuning buttons last de pressed See Figures 132 133 134 for Radio Wiring HOT WATER HEATER An entirely new hot wa...

Page 138: ...oval Disconnect the battery ground cable Disconnect the heater ground wire at windshield wiper motor mounting bracket and disconnect the heater wires from harness connectors Disconnect the vacuum hoses at each vacuum unit and remove hoses from their attaching clips Remove heater valve capillary coil from the opening in heater housing driver s compartment passenger side Re move the clip from housin...

Page 139: ...lix has dropped out of the slot in the control shaft To correct this condition adjust the thermostat as fol lows Remove the thermostat cover at blower housing Disconnect the control cable and the two lead wires Remove the two sheet metal screws and remove the thermostat Inspect the helix to make sure it is crimped tightly in the end of the control shaft Fit the helix in the slot and crimp the shaf...

Page 140: ...lix has dropped out of the slot in the control shaft To correct this condition adjust the thermostat as fol lows Remove the thermostat cover at blower housing Disconnect the control cable and the two lead wires Remove the two sheet metal screws and remove the thermostat Inspect the helix to make sure it is crimped tightly in the end of the control shaft Fit the helix in the slot and crimp the shaf...

Page 141: ...pressed In addition the percentage of air up or down may be selected as desired by ro tating the manual main damper door control knob Fig 139 On cars equipped with thumb screw main door control the percentage of air flowing to the lower or upper outlets can be selected by changing the thumb screw location on the main door adjusting lever Fig 142 NOTE Locating the thumb screw in number one hole wil...

Page 142: ... temperature The compressor clutch will be energized The blower is operating The fresh air damper door is open The recirculating door is closed The main door is positioned to the preset manual control cable stop The distribution door is positioned to direct the air upward in the passenger compartment HEAT Button Depressed The temperature control lever can be adjusted to the desired temperature The...

Page 143: ...rcentage of air between the upper defroster outlets and the lower distribution door by locating the thumb screw in one of the four holes of the defroster door adjusting lever DEHUMIDIFYING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FRESH Button depressed The temperature control lever is set to the tempera ture desired NOTE The heater by pass door is designed to allow approximately 25 per cent of the incoming air t...

Page 144: ...he refrigerant should be added while operating at a head pressure of 225 to 250 psi until the sight glass in the dry eye unit is completely clear of bubbles then add an additional 1 2 pound EXACTLY of refrigerant 12 to complete the charging operation WARNING Compressor head pressures should not exceed 225 to 250 psi when charging the unit NOTE Individual refrigerant 12 containers have been develop...

Page 145: ...Assembly Imperial Schematic REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PUSH BUTTON CONTROL ASSEMBLY Remove the vacuum line plug clutch and blower motor leads from the control assembly Disconnect the water valve control cable Remove the push but ton assembly attaching screws from the push but ton bracket and remove the assembly NOTE Whenever the push button control unit is replaced care must be taken to align the...

Page 146: ...is not sealing loosen the L bracket adjusting screws Adjust and tight BiOWiR MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET DISTRIBUTION DUCT BLOWER MOTOR WHEEL AIR DEFLECTING VACUUM ACTUATOR BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE 59x47 Fig 146 Removing or Installing Blower Motor Assembly en the screws Recheck the rod to linkage travel and install the rod and clip Recheck the door seal Fresh Air Door e Cycle the openin...

Page 147: ...ngine op erating Adjusting Heater By Pass Door Refer to Figure 148 and proceed as follows Remove the vacuum actuator piston rod clip and rod from by pass actuator lever assembly Operate the engine Remove vacuum lines from the actuator Check the vacuum source and for proper actuator operation Check the by pass door for full travel by moving the levers to open and closed position with out vacuum Ins...

Page 148: ... just control cable to full travel of defroster door in the closed position Reinstall the actuator rods Tighten lever screw and check for proper operation Adjusting Distribution Door Fig 151 Roof Air Conditioning Unit Installed Fig 1 5 2 A i r Conditioning Unit Air Flow Roof Unit NOTE The distribution door will automatically ad just itself by the travel of vacuum actuators to dis tribute the air f...

Page 149: ...bes cables and electrical wires will not be pinched between the duct and dash panel before completely tightening the assembly Install the attaching bolts ground wires and clips Figs 149 and 150 TOWN AND COUNTRY ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FIG 151 A new roof mounted evaporator has been developed and is available for Town and Country Models This unit employs centrifugal cage type blowers to d...

Page 150: ...nd Country This unit operates in conjunction with the front unit In addition the rear unit air conditioning is available with a heater only at the front The rear air conditioning unit operates exclusively on the recirculation principle The rear unit utilizes the same compressor and condenser as is used by the front unit Refer to figures 156 157 and 158 for wiring dia grams applicable to the dash r...

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