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Page 3: ...lock keys For theft protection record this number and destroy the tag Your Dodge dealer also has a record of this number BREAK IN SPEEDS Until your truck has covered its first 500 miles it is advisable not to drive in excess of 35 r niles per hour During the succeeding 2000 miles of operation the speed may be gradually increased to com plete the break in process Do not drive at continued high spee...

Page 4: ...l is intended to help you get the utmost in service and satisfaction from your truck The time will be well spent if you and anybody else who may drive the truck will take a few minutes to read it through Also keep this manual available for ready reference It contains useful information and helpful suggestions on the operation care and maintenance of your Dodge truck Communications with reference t...

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Page 6: ... do everything in his power to make sure that your truck is always performing at its maximum efficiency LOOI FOR THIS SIGN FOR DODGE DEPENDABLE SERVICE This sign means that the Dodge dealer who displays it can fur nish genuine parts for your truck and the parts built for replacement purposes measure up to the same high standards of quality as original parts Dealers displaying this sign employ men ...

Page 7: ...s entitle you to have your truck inspected by the Dodge dealer from whom it was purchased at the intervals shown on the coupons There will be no charge for these inspections other than for oil and lubricants used As you will see by reading the coupons these are very thorough inspections designed to assure you that your truck will be in satis factory condition during the life of the Service Policy ...

Page 8: ...revents any danger of the vehicle starting before you re ready in the event that the transmission had been accidentally left in gear When you hold down the clutch pedal the starter does not have the burden of turning the gears in the transmission as well as cranking the engine Turning the ignition switch key to the right connects the ignition If the engine is cold the choke control button should b...

Page 9: ...MAIN LIG HTING SWITCH INSTRUMENT LIGHT SWITCH THRonLE CONTROL BUnON COWL VENTILATOR HANDLE HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT LEVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRUCK CONTROLS 6 ...

Page 10: ...ifting gears it is advisable to double clutch That is when shifting to a higher gear release the clutch and shift to neutral engage the clutch so that its speed will be reduced with reduced engine speed Then release the clutch again and shift into the higher gear When shifting to a lower gear release the clutch and shift to neutral engage the clutch and speed the engine up to the speed it will hav...

Page 11: ...e vehicle If the truck is equipped with a governor it cannot be driven faster than the speed for which the gover nor is set when on level roads or when going up any grade When going down hill do not under any circumstances allow the truck to exceed the governed speed of the engine Faster speeds will rev up the engine beyond the requirements for which it was designed and built and is almost sure to...

Page 12: ...osts Engine operating temperature is an important factor in engine economy Engine operating temperatures that are above normal will increase engine oil temperatures and reduce oil economy When the engine is continuously operated below normal operating temperatures the fuel mixture is not completely burned in the com bustion chambers Some unburned fuel passes the pistons and dilutes the engine oil ...

Page 13: ...ing either cold or warm water and a sponge followed with a damp chamois A mild soap may be used occasionally if desired with a thorough rinsing afterwards Your truck should always be washed in a shaded place as washing it in strong sunlight may result in water spotting and staining which are difficult to remove It is particularly important during the winter months to make sure that anti freeze pre...

Page 14: ...ass Cleaner or wash with water and wipe dry with a linen cloth or chamois A cloth slightly dampened with house hold ammonia will remove the thin scum difficult to remove with water alone CLEANING THE RUNNING GEAR Cleaning the under side of the truck and the inside of the wheels can best be done with a small powerful stream of water from a hose This stream dislodges mud and dirt that may have accum...

Page 15: ...lly he follow ing paragraphs concerning this subject and study the lubrication charts on pages 17 to 22 inclusive so you will know just what the lubrication requirements are for your truck ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDAnONS The engine oil recommendations given in the lubrication chart page 17 are based upon the principle that the lower viscosity oils circulate more rapi dly and lubricate parts with closer ...

Page 16: ... add oil during the first 1 000 miles No 10 W should be used regardless of the season of the year or climatic conditions AFTER 1 000 MILES When your speedometer registers 1 000 miles the oil pan should be drained and refilled with the proper viscosity oil according to the anticipated atmospheric temperature See lubrication chart page 17 for engine oil recommendations and frequency of oil changes T...

Page 17: ...nal drive of 30 miles or more at higher speeds will do much toward expelling the condensation through the crankcase ventilating system If these longer drives are made fre quently the change period may be extended to the normally rec ommended winter change DUSTY CONDITIONS Driving over dusty roads or through dust storms introduces abrasive material into the engine If the air clean ers are kept in g...

Page 18: ...is advisable therefore to install a new oil filter or filter element depending on the type of filter used every 10 000 miles In dusty areas it may be advisable to examine the oil and service the filter more frequently or at any time when the oil appears to be excessively dirty AIR CLEANER Road dust and other abrasives are filtered out of the air entering your engine through the carburetor by means...

Page 19: ... in the engine oil have a damaging effect on highly finished metal surfaces Water has no lubricating value and is likely to freeze Fuel thins the oil thus reducing its value as a lubricant Acid attacks m tal surfaces caus ing excessive wear Air for ventilating the crank chamber enters the oil filler pipe This air is filtered by passing through the air cleaner in the filler pipe cap Therefore in or...

Page 20: ...mospheric temperature will be Not lower than 32 f Use SAE 20 or No 20 W As low as 10 F Use No 20 W As low as 10 F Use No lOW Below 10 F Use No lOW blended with 10 colorless re fined kerosene 2 OIL LEVEl INDICATOR Maintain oil level in oil pan above the ADD OIL mark on the indicator Do not add oil until the oil level approaches the ADD OIL mark and never allow the oil level to drop below the ADD OI...

Page 21: ... is not available SAE 40 or SAE 30 Engine Oil may be used Reinstall cap In dusty territories the oil filler pipe air cleaner should be cleaned more often 6 DISTRIBUTOR l oil cup Engine oil 7 THROTTLE LINKAGE CROSS SHAFT Engine Oil EVERY 10 000 MILES 8 GENERATOR l oil cup at front oil hole with slide cover at rear Five or ten drops of light Engine Oil in each Caution After oil is applied be sure th...

Page 22: ...lubricant 7 8 FRONT SPRING SHACKlE 2 fittings each side Semi fluid Chassis lubricant 9 10 DRAG LINK BAll JOINT 1 fitting each end of drag link Semi fluid Chassis lubricant EVERY 10 000 MILES 11 STEERING GEAR Remove filler plug and check level of lubricant If lubricant level is below filler plug hole replenish with SAE 90 low cold test Fluid Gear lubricant EVERY 15 000 MILES 12 13 FRONT WHEEL BEARI...

Page 23: ...oz Short Fiber Wheel Bearing Grease Reinstall plug CAUTION Do not use high pressure gun nor excess lubricant 8 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL Capacity 3 ph Drain flush with flushing oil and reflll with non corrosive TRUCK DUTY Hypoid Lubricant or non corrosive type of Hypoid Lubricant satisfactory for field servic ing of both truck and passenger car hypoid rear axles If it is anticipated that the atmosphe...

Page 24: ...ine Oil to hand brake lever pivot 4 PROPELLER SHAFT SPLINE l fitting Semi fluid Chassis Lubricant 5 UNIVERSAL JOINT l fitting Semi fluid Chassis lubricant EVERY 15 000 MILES 6 TRANSMISSION Capacity 3 Y2 pts Drain and refill with Fluid Gear Lubricant using the proper SAE grades for atmospheric temperatures os follows If it is anticipated that the atmospheric temperature will be Above 32 F Use SAE 1...

Page 25: ...connected at the instrument the shaft removed and coated with Semi Auid Chassis Lubricant or other suitable lubricant POINTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICAnON THE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AND THE STARTER require no lubrication SPECIAL ATTENTION Trucks operated principally on gravel or dusty roads may need lubrication attention more frequently than recom mended in this manual and should be serviced accordingly...

Page 26: ...iption as non technical as possible The whole purpose of the following pages is to give you a better knowledge of what makes the wheels go round and what is necessary to keep them going round to your entire satisfaction Those who desire more mechanical information can obtain a copy of the Dodge Truck Shop Manual through an authorized Dodge dealer at its regular established price FRONT AXLE The fro...

Page 27: ...rame with the front wheels turned to the extreme positions When properly adjusted the stop screws prevent the steering gear bottoming which would cause undue stress on the steering mechanism The front wheels should toe in Va inch when measured at hub height Adjustment can be made by loosening the cla mp bolts at both ends of the tie rod and turning the tie rod The rod has a right hand thread on on...

Page 28: ...level of lubricant be main tained in the axle housing and that the rear wheel bearings be lubricated strictly in accordance with the maintenance schedule Excessive lubricant at either point may work into the brakes and cause erratic brake operation A vent is provided at the top of the axle housing to prevent air pressure building up and forcing lubri cant into the brakes but the vent will not take...

Page 29: ...e wheel can be rotated freely Then while rocking that wheel forward and backward turn one cam adjusting nut until the shoe starts to drag on the brake drum Then back off the adjusting nut until the shoe just clears the drum so the wheel will turn freely This will give approximately the correct clearance between the toe end of the shoe and the drum Then make the same adjustment to the other shoe fo...

Page 30: ... Dealer as he has the necessary equipment and experience IMPORTANT Make sure wheel bearings are correctly adjusted before attempting to adjust the brakes Make sure the brake adjustment is securely locked where lock nuts are provided Make sure the shoe facings are not worn excessively BRAKE FLUID It is important that only MOPAR Super Brake Fluid be used in the hydraulic braking system This fluid an...

Page 31: ...ss of the fluid is essential for the safe and satisfactory operation of the brake system BRAKE MASTER CYUNDER ADJUSTMENT OF HAND BRAKE Clearance at the band should be 015 to 030 inch The clearance will increase with use because of natural wear on the lining When the clearance becomes greater than 030 inch it should be reduced to 015 inch by adjusting the band To adjust the brake band pro ceed as f...

Page 32: ...if excessive may be reduced by compressing the clip in a vise or tapping gently with a hammer against a block or anvil ANCHOR CLIP SCREW HAND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CAB DRIVER S SEAT IS ADJUSTABLE The driver s seat is adjustable and can be moved by releasing the locking mechanism and sliding the frame forward or backward on the ways A lever for releasing the lock is located near the floor at the center ...

Page 33: ...e to control the escape and re entry of air The valve operating lever extends forward from under the center of the cushion To adjust the ride move this lever from side to side When the lever is placed in the central position the valve is closed and the passage of air is restricted to provide a firm ride When the lever is moved to the right or left the valve is opened to the maximum for a soft ride...

Page 34: ... RELEASE BEARING Free play or free movement of the clutch pedal is necessary to allow the clutch disc to seat properly and to avoid slippage It insures proper clearance between the clutch release bearing and the clutch release lever The proper amount of free play for the clutch pedal is 1 inch The adjustment is made by turning the clutch pedal adjusting collar set screws CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLA Y 31...

Page 35: ... has been reached When the water temperature as shown by the heat indicator reaches a pre determined point the thermostat starts ta open allowing some water to circulate through the radiator and when the thermostat is fully open it allows unrestricted radiator circulation As the water circu lates through the radiator it is cooled but when the temperature of the water in the engine goes below the d...

Page 36: ...ave the fan belt hoses and connections checked periodically When draining the radiator in cold weather be sure to drain the cylinder block also Open t he drain cock at the lower corner of the radiator and also the drain cock on the left side of the engine THE USE OF ANTI FREEZE At the approach of freezing weather an anti freeze cooling solu tion should be used Always flush the system clean before ...

Page 37: ...MI NO U RED M IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR GENERATOR NO 10 RED TERMINAL BLOCK NO 14 GREEN CONNECTOR HORN INSTRUMENT PANEl LIGHT SWITCH NO 16 BLACK liGHT SWITCH NO 16 BLACK CONNECTOR I IlL J ___ NO 16 YEllOW NO 12 YEllOW NO 16 Rl I NO 16 BLACK iiC NO U BLACK DIMMER SWITCH NO 16 ORANGE SIGNAL HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 38: ...y be present and might explode GENERATOR The increased use of electrically operated accessories has created the necessity for having a generator capable of a great current output and at the same time attend to this increased duty in the typical way of Dodge Dependability The windings bearings and other parts are all made of ample size to take care of this impor tant function of generating the curr...

Page 39: ...tact with the peak of a lobe on the distributor cam Due to the passage of primary current across the contact points ci normal transfer of metal from one point to the other may cause the surface of the points to become slightly rough or pitted Such roughness must be removed with a fine file or hone before the points can be accurately adjusted to a feeler gauge The points should open 020 inch The ad...

Page 40: ...ther loosen the clamping screws in the locking plate at the bottom of the distributor housing and rotate the distributor in the direction required The rotor should be pressed against its normal direction of rotation so as to take up backlash in the distributor driving mechanism Tighten the clamping screw after making the adjustment To reset ignition timing when the distributor has been removed tur...

Page 41: ...laced every 10 000 miles with the same type as the original equipment CLEANLINESS OF IGNITION SYSTEM IMPORTANT A film of dirty oil and water gradually accumulates on parts of the engine which cannot be avoided It is essential for best engine per formance that exposed parts of the ignition system be kept clean and dry The porcelains of the spark plugs and the outside of the distribu tor cap as well...

Page 42: ...IL LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Tail light bulb replacement is made by removing the lens THE ENGINE The engine is regarded as a device for producing mechanical power It must perform smoothly and efficiently and it must be economical dependable over a long period of use and require a minimum amount of maintenance Treat your engine with the consideration it deserves With reason able care and ordinary main...

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Page 44: ... the tank to the pump at the pump and holding a finger over the fitting in the fuel pump body If intermittent suction is felt at that point when the engine is being cranked the pump is in working order With a reasonable mixture entering the cylinders the engine should start and run provided an adequate spark is delivered to the spark plugs at the proper time The intensity of spark can be checked b...

Page 45: ...ing If the distributor shaft or gear is broken the distributor rotor will not turn when the engine is cranked See The Electrical System for timing instructions OCCASIONAL OR REPEATED ENGINE MISS If a miss occurs in one or more cylinders while accelerating or at high engine speeds the difficulty is more than likely due to faulty ignition in which case the procedure given under If the Engine Stops o...

Page 46: ...ut more likely by poorly seated valves or improperly adjusted valve tappets If the tappets have clearance as specified in the Adjustment Reference section of this manual and the foregoing suggestions have been followed without success the truck should as soon as possible be taken to your Dodge dealer who has the necessary equipment and experience to locate and correct the difficulty THE fUEL SYSTE...

Page 47: ...N The fuel gauge operates by means of small electr o magnets controlled by a variable resistance unit linked to a float in the fuel tank Electric current is supplied to the gauge from the ignition switch Thus when the switch is turned off the indicator moves to the Empty position When the ignition switch is turned to the On position the fuel gauge instantly indicates the amount of fuel in the tank...

Page 48: ...e be rendered by your Dodge dealer if needed STEERING SYSTEM The steering mechanism of your Dodge truck requires only the ordi nary maintenance to insure maximum steering ease and comfort Misalignment of the front wheels or the chassis caused by accident should be corrected by your Dodge dealer Proper and equal tire inflation is an important factor in steering The steering gear steering connection...

Page 49: ...ISSION UNIVERSAL JOINTS The universal joints require no adjustment and little attention other than lubrication as specified in the lubrication charts pages 20 and 21 WHEELS AND TIRES The wheels and tires require frequent attention to keep them in good condition The wheel bearings require periodic lubrication 46 ...

Page 50: ...otate the complete wheel and tire It is important that the wheel lock nuts be checked for looseness at regular intervals They must be kept tight at all times Also when the wheels are removed and installed the lock nuts must be tightened as tightly as possible with the special wrench furnished for that purpose The wheel lock nuts should be tightened to a torque of 375 to 425 foot pounds HOW TO CHAN...

Page 51: ...e the inner tube in flated with just enough air to shape it Place the tire and tube on the ground and insert the wheel into the tire as shown in the illustration When the wheel is about half way into the tire it may be more convenient to turn the wheel and tire over and work the tire onto the wheel Be careful not to pinch the inner tube between the casing or rim with the tire tool 8 Inflate to exa...

Page 52: ...nut tighter to line up slot and hole Another method is to turn the adjusting nut tight and back it off two slots to nearest cotter pin hole 6 After inserting the cotter pin check the adjustment by shaking the wheelan the bearings and rolling the wheel to make certain that there is no more than a slight drag 7 Install the hub cap REAR WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT Adjustment of the rear wheel bearings i...

Page 53: ...unded Positive Specific gravity charged 1 275 Specific gravity discharged 1 150 Capacity in ampere hours 100 at 20 hr discharge rate Voltage 6 Number of plates 15 BRAKES HAND Band to drum clearance 015 to 030 in BRAKES SERVICE Shoe facing to drum clearance Toe 012 in Heel 006 in Pedal free play t in to 1 in CAPACITIES Engine refill 5 qts Fuel tank 18 gals Cooling System 15 qts Transmission 3 Y2 pt...

Page 54: ...tributor contact point gap 020 in Spark plug gap 025 in Ignition timing Set points to open T D C LIGHT BULBS Location Headlight Headlight Upper Beam Indicator Light Tail and Stop Light Parking Light Instrument Light LUBRICATlON ENGINE c P 45 35 Watts 21 3 3 Mazda Dodge No Part No 853369 51 115273 1158 142449 63 142303 51 115273 Normal oil pressure at 800 R P M 40 Ibs PISTONS Skirt Clearance thrust...

Page 55: ...ngine hot Intake 010 in Exhaust 014 in Intake opens B T D C Crankshaft rotation 17 to 5 degs Valve tappet clearance to check timing cold 014 in Distance from top of valve guide to top face of cylinder block in Stem clearance in guide Intake Exhaust Valve guide ream after assembly 001 to 003 in 003 to 005 in Intake 3415 to 3435 in Exhaust 3435 to 3455 in Valve lift 379 in Spring tension compressed ...

Page 56: ... Pedal Free Play 31 Cooling System 32 Crankcase Ventilation 16 Distributor Contact Points 36 Driver s Seat Adjustment 29 Electrical System 35 Engine 39 Engine lubrication 17 Engine Oil Recommendations 12 Engine Stops or Fails to Start 39 Facts About Economy 8 Fan Belt Adjustment 33 Filling and Draining the Cooling System 33 Fluid level in Brake Master Cylinder 28 Front Axle 23 Front Axle lubricati...

Page 57: ...r 15 Operating the Truck 5 Owner s Service Policy Information 4 Parking light Bulb Replacement 39 Points Requiring No lubrication 22 Rear Axle 25 Rear Axle lubrication 20 Rear End lubrication 20 Rear Wheel Bearing Adjustment 49 Recommended Way to Shift Gears 7 Removing Tar or Rood Oil 11 Spark Plug Adjustment 38 Springs and Shock Absorbers 44 Starter 35 Starting the Engine 5 Steering Geor lubricat...

Page 58: ...MEMORANDUM 55 ...

Page 59: ...E AND WTTII PERMISSION FROM DAIMLEIlOlRYSLEIlCORPOIlAnON TIlE R l R ESerrAnONS AND SPECIFICATIONS NAVI NOT BEEN UPDATED OR MODIFIED SINCE TIlE ORJGINAL PUBUCATION DATE AND SHOUU NOT BE REUED UPON FOR CURIlENT APPUCATION DAIMLEIlOIRYSLER CORPORATION DISClAIMS ANY IMI UED WAJU ANTY OF MERCHANTABllJTY OR FTTNES INCLUDING ANY MISlEADING INFORMATION OR INCORRECT STATEMENTS MADE HEREIN 56 ...

Page 60: ... to its satisfaction to have been thus defective this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obliga tions or liabilities on its part and it neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of its vehicles This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repaired or al...

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