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INSPECTION.
The old adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" was
never more true than when applied to any motor vehicle. The importance
of regular systematic inspection cannot be over-emphasized. Small
and seemingly unimportant faults, if neglected, may grow into expensive
major repairs. Regular inspections and prompt correction of small
faults will go far toward holding down maintenance expense, eliminating
delays in productive operations and upholding the high standard of reliability
and performance built into your "Jeep" at the factory.
ENGINE TUNE-UP.
For best performance and dependability the engine should have a periodic
tune-up twice yearly, preferably in the Spring and Fall.
VALVE AND IGNITION TIMING
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X Inlet opens 9 degrees before top centre Inlet closes 50 degrees after bottom centre Exhaust opens 47 degrees before bottom centre Exhaust closes 12 degrees after top centre Spark Setting Spark set top centre with automatic spark controls at rest, when using low octane fuel. Firing Order
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Piston Measurements
From Top Centre .039" (9.91 mm.) 3.772" (95.81 mm.) 3.799" (96.49 mm.) .054" (0.14 mm.) "IGN" 5º BTC X X X X 1-3-4-2 .020" (0.51 mm.) 97 |
CHECKING VALVE TIMING
To check
the valve timing, adjust the inlet valve tappet No. 1 cylinder to .020"
(0.51 mm.). Use care in making this adjustment that the measurement
is accurate with feeler gauges and that the tappet is resting against the
lowest surface of the camshaft cam. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise
until piston in No. 1 cylinder is ready for the intake stroke. (Mark
"I-O" -- intake open -- on the flywheel is in the centre of the engine.)
With the crankshaft in this position, valve timing is correct if No. 1
intake valve tappet is jut tight against the end of the valve stem.
After checking, adjust all of the tappets .014" (0.356 mm.).
Should the timing be incorrect it is advisable to consult your Willys-Overland
Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
1.
Condenser
2. Lubricating Wick 3. Breaker Arm Pivot 4. Breaker Cam 5. Distributor Points 6. Oiler 7. Adjustment Lock Screw 8. Adjusting Screw |
The breaker points should be cleaned and adjusted to .020" (0.51 mm.) opening. Remove all of the spark plugs except No. 1. Rotate the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is coming up on the compression stroke which can be determined by the resistance in the cylinder. Remove the spark plug and continue to turn the engine slowly until the mark "IGN" on the flywheel is in the centre of the timing hole at the right rear. This places the piston in the correct position to set the ignition. |
The engine firing order is 1-3-4-2.
After setting the timing, revolve the crankshaft two complete turns, to make sure all backlash is eliminated, and check the timing to the flywheel mark "IGN".
Ignition timing must be accurately set to obtain the maximum efficiency
of the engine. Information above is given only to enable the operator
to place the vehicle back in service should trouble develop. At the
first opportunity, have your Willys-Overland Dealer check the setting with
a neon timing lamp which can also be used to check the automatic spark
advance operation, by accelerating the engine.
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