ignition DODGE MONACO 1965 1.G Owners Manual

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page Warranty. . . . . . .. . ........ , . 2 Explanation of Warranty. . . . . . .. 3 Service Schedule .... ' ..... , 4 Owner's Required Services Record. . . 6 Let's Get AcqUainted keys. .. ............ ,. 7 manual seat adjustment. . . . .. 7 rear-view mirror. . . .. .. .. . . .. 7 Driver-Centered Instrumentation 8 I nstrument Cluster Details. , 9 Starting the Engine neutral. . .. .,.............. 10 ignition lock. . . . • . . .. 10 parking brake. . . .. ....•.... 10 break-in information ......... 11 Transmission automatic transmission operation and ranges ....... 12 manual transmission operation. 13 Ughts-I nside and Out head light switch ............. 14 interior lights ........ , . , ..... 14 head light beam selector. . . . 14 back-up lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 turn signal .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 glove compartment light. . . . .. 14
page trunk light.. .. . .. , .... ,... 14 Opening and Closing Controls hood lock .... " ......... , 15 outside door locks . ,. ., ... 15 inside door locks, .. .,...... 15 luggage compartment lock. . .. 15 power door locks. , .. . . . . . . . .. 15 window control . .. . _ . . .. 16 vent window control.. . . . . . . .. 16 power window. , ... ' . . . . . . 16
Safety, Comfort and Convenience Features power seat adjustment 17 windshield wipers and washer. 17 glove compartment. . . . . . . . . . . 17 adjustable steering whee\. .... 19 sun visors... . . . . .. .. ....... 17 clock .................... 18 seat belts. ...... ... 18 rear view mi rrors .. .. . .. , 19 custom seat adjustment. . , .... 19 parking brake warning signal., 19 emergency warning Hasher. . . 19 ash receiver ................ 19 coat hooks .. .. . .. .. .. .. ... 20 Auto Pilot. ............. , 20
page refueling . . 20 Cool Aire air conditioning 20 radios .. , .... ,.... .. 21 rear seat speaker ............ 21 reverberator . 21 remote-control outside mirror .. 21 Heater Operation . . 22 Air Conditioner Operation . 23 Station Wagon Features seat storage.. .... .... . 26 tailgate and rear window .. .. 27 jack and spare tire storage .... 28 Convertible Top-Operation and Maintenance ... , . . , ., 29 How to Increase Tire Life .... . 30 The Safe Way to Change a WheeL ........... ,.... . .. 31 Appearance Care ... ' . 32 Service Tips, . . . . . . 35 Specifications, Capacities & Data license data , .. , ............ 41 fluid capacities. 41 light bulbs. . . . . . . . 41 lightfuses. . . . . .. .. . 41 engine specifications. 41

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MANUFACTURER'S PASSENGER CAR WARRANTY
Chrysler Corporation, as manufacturer, warrants each new passenger cor manufactured by it , including all equipment or accessories (except tires) manufactured or supplied by it, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve thousand (12,000) miles of operation or twelve (12) months after delivery to the original purchaser, whichever event occur. Arst.
In addition, Chrysler Corporation warranls the engine block, head and all internal engine parts, waler pump, intake manifold, transmission case and all internal trans· mission parts, torque converter (if so equipped), drive shaft, universal joints, rear axle and differential, and rear wheel bearings of each new passenger cor manufaetur d by il to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for fifty thousand (SO,OOO) mile. of operation or five (5) years art r d IIv ry to th original purchaser, whichever event occurs n .. t. A I an expre .. conditi on o f this warranty coverao., ,h. own., II requir . d ,A hav. th. engl"e all changed evolY three m onlhl Or four thoulond mile., w h hev.r "'eI n"t, 'he engi ne all nlt.r repla .d every II and all and Ihe ,arburetor air nlt~ I."ned eyery .1 and r.ploced every Iwo yeu,., "I. , m
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owner II requir e d to furnllh a Ch rysl.r Molars Carpora'ion Au'h orl%ed Dealer evidence that the above main'enance leryi,el have b.en performed a nd requel' 'he d ealer to ,ertily on 'he form supplied w ilh the vehicle (I) 'hat h e ha l received lu ch ev idence, a nd
(ii) the c ar'. Ihen ,urrenl odomeler mileage. This addi· tional warranly coverage does no' include or apply to related systems or accessory un lis such as Ignition or etec· trical sys'ems, fuel or cooling systems, engine or transmis· sion controls or linkage, manual gear shift lever and clvld! assembly or any port of the brake assemblies, wheels or tires.
Chrysl r
Corporation's obligation under this warranty i. limit d to r pairing or replacing, at its option, any pori or ports of th pass ng r Car that prove to be defective within the applicable provlJions of this warranty. Service under thl, warranty .hall b p do,m d by any Chrysler Motors arpa,o" II AUlhali. d D 01 r, at the dealer', place of bu,l" ", w,lh I (horllo f r r plae m nl parts or labor.
'" I w""""ty ""Ii II t ",Iply 10 any pass nger car Ihot
hllll h"~ t. II luhl C I I m lU' , n 0110 ne or accident, " .. , I,; ""1' I"'''~''U , C III Iho' Iholt hav b n r paired or 1111 I .1 .",,,.t .. ,,, (IllY I , M 10" Co'poration AUlhar . I, .1 II III , UI "., til to ull ct ad. n II' its
performance and reliabilit
y nor to any repairs or .ervic.
ing required 01 a re.ult of u.ing ports no t sold or opprov d by Chrysler Corporation. AI.o, this warrant y does not apply to paris replacements, mechanic04 adju stments, repoirs 0 1 other servicing normally mode or required as mai ntenanc , such as replacing spark plugs, condensers, igni tion polnh,
filters, etc., or performing wheel alignments, wheel balane ing, brake adjustments, engine lune·ups, cleaning fu I sys tem, etc .
This warranty is the an'y warranty applicable to po. •• ng., carl manufactur.d by Chry sl er Corporation and is .xpress'y in fieu of any warranties otherwise implle " by low (i ncluding, but not limited to, implied Waf ,anties of merchanlability o r fIIness for a partlcula, purpose). Th e re m edies under .his warranty Ihall b. Ihe only r e m edies available to any owner thereol f other perso n, and neither ChrY ller Carparalion, ChrY,'.f Motor. Corporation nor 'he authorhe d sefllng de"I., assumes a ny o.her obligation o r responsibility with respect to the condition of 'he passengor car, an" neither assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assum_ , , any of them, any additiona' liability in canna Ii .. . herewith.

EXPLANATION OF WARRANTY AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PRE-DElIVERY SERVICE: For your maximum satisfac­
tion, your new cor has been inspected and prepared for delivery by your authorized selling dealer in accordance with the monufodurer's recommendations.
2. WARRANTY SERVICE: Your authorized selling dealer will perform any service which may become necessary under the Manufacturers Passenger Cor Warranty, and you should go to your selling dealer for such service if possible. If you cannot return to your selling dealer, however, any Chrysler Motors Corporation Authorized Dealer will honor the Manufacturer's Passenger Car Warranty.
3. TIRE WARRANTY: Your tires are warranted separately by the tire manufacturer. This provides, you protection against defects in workmanship and material under their
lifetime warranty, and against the hazards covered by their road hazard warranty. You may use this booklet to establish the delivery dote of your car to the tire manu · faclurer's represenlative should you require rood hazord type warranty service. Ad justments under either warranty will be based on .tread wear remaining ,and list price at lime of tire failure .
4. AIQPAR BATTERY SERVICE ADJUSTMENT POLICY: If the ballery on your vehicle should fail within 1 2 months
or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs flnt after delivery, it will be replaced at no cost . Thereafter, il will be replaced on a pro-rola adlustmenl basis up 10 36 monlhs from date of original vehicle purchase. The pro·rata adjustment provides you wilh a credit toward. the purcha.e of a new Mo Par Ballery, based on the number of months remaining in the pro· rata period at Ihe lime the battery is found defeelive. Thi. warranty does nol apply if the ballery has been damaged, abused, neglected or transferred to another vehicle.
5. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES: The engine oil and oil Alter must be changed and the carburetor air folter cleaned and replaced as specifled in the warranty to assure protect ion under the 5 year/50,000 mile engine and drive t rain warranty coverage. At least every six months, a Chry.ler Motors Corporation Authorized Dealer must certify
on the form supplied wilh Ihe vehicle Ihal (11 you have furnished the dealer evidence thaI Ihe required mainlenance services have been performed, and (21 Ihe mileage then registered on the vehicle odometer. Any competenl service garage may perform Ihi. service; but we highly retommend you permit your Authorized Selling Dealer to perform these maintenance services as part of the CertiAed Cor Core systematic maintenance program.
6. OWNER'S RESPONS/B/lITY, Maintenance services such as the following are not covered by the warranly and are Ihe responsibility of the owner:
Moint.nonc. and Adjustmenls:
Periodic lubrication and adjustments that become necessary because of use and operation of the vehicle.
Engine oil-changing or adding Engine tune-up and electrical system checks front suspension alignment and wheel balance Tire rotation Drive belt adjustments
Replacement IIems:
Oil, air and fuel Alters . spark plugs, condenser . ignition points , crankcase yentilat ion valve
7. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP: Within 30 days after acquir ing the cor, subsequent owners should have a Chrysler Motors Corporation Authorized Dealer submit a Notice of Transfer of Ownership to Chrysler Motors Corporation certify ing the mileage and service history of the vehicle. If previou. Owners have had the Required Service. performed and the Service Record and odometer mileages properly certifled at 6 month intervals, any remaining cover · age of the Manufacturer's Passenger Cor Warranty will continue to apply. 3

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DETAILS
Your instruments provide Inlormation about whars happening under the hood. That's why It 's a good idea lor you to check them frequently as you drive. Eye-ease paint is applied to the instrument cluster area to eliminate glare.
1. SPEEDOMETER-Located directly 10 front of you for easy visibility. At night the speedometer is softly lighted and glare­less.
2. GASOLINE GAUGE-With ignition key in ON posillon the pointer will indicate the amount of fuel \0 gasoline tank.
3. ODOMETER-This group of numbers tells you tolal mileage the car has been driven in miles and tenths of miles.
4. TEMPERATURE GAUGE-Indicates en­gine coolant temperature. Pointer will normally slay near center while driving. If the pointer rises suddenly or remains on " H " while driving, stop car, turn oft engine and do not operate car until cause is located and corrected.
S. OIL PRESSURE LlGHT-A red glow informs you immediately if engine oil
pressure drops below normal. This light is
positive and unvarying, and catches your attention at once. Red light should not be on except momentarily when engine is first started or is operating at idle. If light stays on while driving, do not operate car until cause of low oil pressure is located and corrected. Light indicates lack of oil pressure, not the amount of oil in the crankcase.
6. ALTERNATOR INDICATOR-Indicates whether battery is being charged (" e ") or discharged (" 0") . Pointer will normally stay centered while driving when battery is fully charged and no lights or accessories are in use.
7. TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS-Light flashes in unison with outside lights when turn signal is applied. On Monaco models the turn signal indicators are located, instead on the front edge of each front fender.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION '
The pointer on the indicator in the instrument panel cluster indicates the gear range the
transmission is in. (With a Console the
indicator is on the Console panel, located on the floor at the driver's right.) The Selector Lever is mounted on the right side of the
steering column. Pull the lever toward you and move it to the desired gear range. Gear
ranges are as follows:
"P" Parking. Supplements parking brake by
locking the transmission. Engine' can be
started in this range. Never use " P " while
car is in motion. Always apply parking brake while in this range.
"R" Reverse. Place your foot on the brake
pedal before selecting this range. An auto· matic safety control makes it impossible to
shift into Reverse at forward speeds above 10 miles per hour.
"N " Neutral. Use when car is standing at idle for prolonged period with engine running.
12 Engine can be started in this range.
"0 " Drive. For most city and highway driving.
"2" Second. For driving slowly in heavy city
traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is desirable. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for "engine
braking" when descending moderately steep grades.
CAUTION:
To prevent IICes s engine speed do not ex·
ceed 60 miles per hour In this range.
" 1" First. For driving up very steep hills and for "engine braking" at low speeds (25 miles
per hour or less) when going down. In snow,
sand or mud, car can often be moved by alternately moving from Drive and Reverse with the accelerator slightly depressed to
achieve a "rocking motion.
CAUTION:
To prevent excess engine speed do not ex­
ceed 40 miles per hour In this range.
Towing. For short distances put transmission in Neutral, but don't exceed 35 mph. For long distances (more than 100 miles), or If the transmiSSion is not operative, the car should be towed with rear wheels off the ground or with the propeller shaft disconnected.
Assist Starting Procedure (Automatic and Manual Transmission). Your battery must contain an adequate charge to provide prompt starting power to the engine. If it does not, it may require "boosting" by transferring power t o it from a fully-charge battery. When this is done the negative cable on the charging bat­tery must be attached only to the negative (- ) post, and positive (+ ) to positive. Each post IS stamped on top. This precaution will prevent possible wiring damage to your car.
Assist starting can also be done by having the car pushed from behind. Make sure the bumpers on both cars align properly. If you have an automatic transmission put the selector lever in "N" (neutral) and when you have been pushed to about 15 mph, turn the ignition key to "On", press the accelerator pedal about half-way down and move the selector lever to "I" (first) gear. When the engine starts shift to "0" (drive) gear.
With a m anual transmission, press the clutch pedal and hold it there; then shift to Second or High gear. When a speed of about 10 mph is reached, press the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to "On" and slowly release the clutch pedal and engine should start.
Do not get an assist start by having t h e cal towed as it could be damaged by being thrust forward suddenly when the engine starts.

Resulting color mav rub off and webbing strength may be affected.
o Adjustable Steering Wheel. Steering wheel can be moved to any of seven different positions. It can be moved away from the lap area when entering or leaving the car. It can be adjusted to suit the comfort of any SIZe driver. Changing the wheel posi­tion on long trips helps relieve fatigue. To adjust the wheel, simply hft up the small lever adjacent to the turn signal control, move the wheel up or down, as desired, and release the lever to lock the wheel firmly in place. Wheel position may be changed while driving.
~ Prismatic Day and Night Mirror. Annoy-ing and dangerous headlight glare-back when driving at night can be elimmated by moving the small lever under the mirror, pictured here. o Six-Way Custom Seat Adjustment. Your front seat track can easily be adjusted In a variety of positions by your Dealer or yourself to suit your personal requirements. It will adjust forward or back, up or down and its tilt can be changed to provide maxi­mum comfort. The manual seat movement
lever may still be used to obtain the desired forward or backward positions.
Q Parking Brake Warning S ignal. Red light in parking brake release lever blinks red when engine is running with park­ing brake on. Prevents unnecessary brake wear.
Emergency Warning Flasher. This flasher system protects you during emergency stops on the highway at night. By pu lIing a switch on the instrument panel, front' and rear directiona I signals flash intermittently to warn on-coming cars in both lanes. Flasher will operate with the ignition off, permitting driver \0 lock car in the event it is necessary to leave for assistance.
41) Ash Receivers and Lighter. Separate ash receivers for driver and passenger are provided on the lower edge of the instru­ment panel. Pressure on the tab at the rear enables the ash receiver to be removed for cleaning. On some models an ash receiver is Installed on the front seat back lor the con­venience of rear seat passengers.
A lighter is located next to the driver's ash receiver. Push in the knob, but don't hold it. When heated, it will pop out automatically. An ash receiver in Monaco models is provided in rear end of Console.
AOJUSTING BOLT
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Coat Hookl. The metal hooks located above is felt. then take foot dff accelerator and speed the rear side windows are handy for hanging will be automatically maintained. To change coats or clothing to keep them wrinkle· free. cruising speed. move control ring to new Self-Adjusting Brakes. This feature eliminates setting. Automatic speed regulation can be manual adjustment of your brakes. Brake disengaged at any time by pushing in knob pedal application during normal "reverse" or by turning the ignition off. Application of driving will maintain your brakes at the the brake disengages speed control until specified adjustment. desired speed is regained. To slow down or stop push the brake pedal and car will stop' o Auto Pilot This device enables you to normally. To resume driving. accelerate until control yourdrivingspeed automatically. resistance is felt-then remove foot from The control is located on the instrument pedal. and speed will again be automatically panel. Speed indicator settings appear in the maintained. lens above the control. and can be set by . turning to the desired speed. For example. To Dlsen~ge A~ Pilot: Push In knob and 5 corresponds to about 50 mph. turn to extreme nght.
Speed Reminder reature: Turn the 6 Refuell"1-T~e gasoline ~lIer·tu.be on Sedan control ring to the desired speed (with ~nd Convertible mod~ls IS behind the ~e~r car parked or moving). When the pre-set license plate. On Stallon Wagon models I~ IS speed is reached. a pressure will be felt on on the I~ft rear fend~r .. The cap on Station your foot. reminding you the pre-selected Wagons IS vented. If It IS replaced. use only speed has been reached. To continue at this a vented cap. speed •• ~old accelera!or pedal down to "resis-" Cool-Air. " Air Conditioning (dealer tance level..T0 In~rease speed. push installed). Simple push-bullon control panel accelerator .agal~st resls~an~. NOTE: When and temperature lever is conveniently located pavement IS slippery. It .IS recommended in the center of the unit. at the driver's right that only the Speed Reminder feature be hand. Desi~ned to enable passengers to direct used. . cooled air In any direction. Before operating. Automatic Speed Rl9ulator reatur.: Adlust start engine and open windows to expel hot control ring to desired speed and pull out air. See page 23 for operating the combined knob in center. Increase speed until resistance heater-air conditioning unit.
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RADIO
&Ii. Push-Bullon "AM": Ignition sWitch ~ must be at "On" or "Acc" position to operate.
This transistorIZed radio plays the moment you turn the left-hand knob clockwise to "On" posItion. This same knob adjusts the volume. Tone control ring, behind left knob, provides selection of tone quality. Stations can be tuned by pressing the push-buttons fully in or by turning the knob at right.
NOTE: For best reception With this radiO adjust the antenna height to 40".
NOTE: Radios designed for Chrysler Cor­poration automobiles are Identified by the car name appearing on either the radio dial lens or the control panel.
To Set Push Bullons: Permit radio to warm up for at least 10 minutes with antenna fully extended to recommended height. Pull out a bullon and, using manual tuning knob, carefully tune In a desired station. Press bullon firmly into lock station. This same procedure is used for selling the remaining buttons.
"fM/ AM" Radio: ThiS transistorIZed radio plays the moment you turn the left-hand knob clockWise to "On" posItion. ThiS same knob adjusts the volume. Tone control ring, behind left knob, prOVides selection of tone quality. Stations can be tuned by preSSing the push·buttons fully In or by turning knob at right.
You can enjoy either FM or AM reception by rotating the selector SWitch ring, located behind the tUning' knob at right, to the deSired band of operation.
NOTE: For best FM reception adjust antenna height to 31"; adjust to 40" for AM reception. The FM/AM band indication appears on the radiO dial. When changing bands, the dual purpose of thiS radiO does not permit push­buttons, already set for AM stations, to be set for FM stations or vice-versa. To obtain maximum pleasure With your FM AM radiO, refer to the booklet entitled "Facts About FM Reception" In the glove compartment.
Rear Seat Radio Speaker (dealer Installed): Equalized full sound reception IS available uSing both front and rear speakers, or either
In and turn the "On-Oft" knob. NOTE: The radio and Reverberator are separately con-
speaker indiVidually by turning the speaker trolled and powered units. Therefore, when fader control, located near the radiO on the the radio IS turned oft the Reverberator Instrument panel. Turning the knob fully to should also be turned oft by pushing the
the left selects front speaker only. Far right control knob "in" .
selects rear speaker. Proper balance"betwee~ 0 Remote-Control Outside Mirror. Mirror can front and rear can be achieved by mixing be adjusted from the driver's seat by a front and rear speakers. Rear speaker IS control located on the door panel just below located under the rear Window. the vent Window. To adjust the mirror, simply
Reverberator-Equipped Rear Seat Speaker: move the control in the direction you want Equalized, full·fidellty reception With "concert the mirror to move. hall" quality is available from your radiO With the use of the Reverberator -Equipped R ear Seat Speaker Unit. The reverberator mech­anically delays radiO sound Signals to the rear seat speaker, creating the sound presence heard In large auditOriums.
To operate, pull " out" the "On·Oft" knob, located on the Instrument panel, near the radiO. Push knob "in" to turn off. Because the sound quality of some types of musIc IS Improved more by reverberation than others, the degree of reverberatron can be controlled by rotating the "On-Off" knob. Rotating to the right provides Increased reverberation. To operate the rear seat speaker only, push

Manual Tailgate : To unlock, Insert ignition key and turn handle to left to lower tailgate window, nght to raise.
E) 0 Electrical Tailgate: On the three-seat models, and If so equipped on two seat models, the tailgate window IS electncally controlled by a switch on the mstrument panel and by a key·operated sWitch on outside of the tailgate.
NOTE: Be sure the tailgate window is not open all the way when children r ndmg in the rear area.
A Full illumination of the interior can be .::1 had by using a rear light on the three seat model, along with the dome light. Rear light is located above tailgate window.
o To Open Tailgate: After lowering win­dow, pull up the latch on top edge of tailgate and lower to open. Tailgate is counter­balanced for easy lowering.
NOTE: Be sure the window is fully down before either opening or closing the tailgate. Tailgate must be com­pletely closed to actuate power win­dow switch, is so equipped.
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E) Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about 11,4' below the bottom of the filler neck. Overfilling will dilute the anti·freeze and also result in coolant loss through the overflow tube. CAUTION: Driving In heavy traffic, at high altitudes, or in very hot weather may build up pressure in the cooling system. When removing the cap place a cloth over the cap, turn left to first stop, allowing steam to escape through overflow tube, then remove cap.
Thermostat Your new car is equipped with 180 degree thermostat for use with perma· nenl-type anti-freeze. If you later prefer an lcohol type anti-freeze use only a 160 degree thormoslat.
Manifold Heal Control Valve_ A cold engine will warm up faster and accelerate more moothly if the valve that controls heat flow In the manifold works freely. It is normal for I d deposits to accumulate in time on the y lve shaft causing it to tighten up'. Manifold II t Control Valve Solvent, available from your dealer, should be applied a t six month lnt Iva Is. Slide shaft in and out and rotate a
, w times to distribute the solvent. Apply only when manifold is cool.
The Carburetor A ir Filter. The special easy to change fire-resistant filter installed in your carburetor should be cleaned and inspected every 6 months and replaced once every two years, to assure good fuel economy. Clean or replace more often when car is driven in dusty or sandy areas. Replace filter if dam­aged. DO NOT wash or oil. Simply remove the metal container, unscrew the wing nut and lift out filter. Clean with compressed air, holding nozzle about two inches from filter.
Fuel Filter. Your new car has a filter in the fuel tank to prevent water and foreign mate­rial from entering the fuel system. There is also a fuel filter in the fuel line at the fuel pump outlet. If this filter is plugged it can limit car speed and cause hard starling. Under normal operating conditions the filter should be changed at 20,000 mile intervals, or every two years.
011 Cap Filler. The cap on the oil filler tube is a combination ventilator and permanent filter. The filter inside the cap should be kept clean to allow clean air to remove combustion product s from the crankcase. To clean the filter wash the entire cap periodically in k ero ­sene and relubricate with SAE 30 engine oil.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Engine operation efficiency depends on cor­rect ignition, carburetor adjustments, and on valve lash where applicable. To obtain best engine performance, Chrysler Corporation recommends that the engine be evaluated every 10,000 miles and tuned, if necessary. Services performed during this evaluation should include the following:
SPARK PLUGS-Remove and inspect each spark plug. Most plugs can be cleaned, adjusted, and reinstalled. Rough idle, hard starling, frequent engine miss at high speeds, or apparent physical deterioration, are indica­tions that the spark plugs should be replaced.
DISTRIBUTOR-Clean and inspect the dis· tributor cap and rotor if required (wash cap in household detergent and water solution). Check breaker points for abnormal pitting. distributor secondary wires and tower caps are clean and connected properly. See that ignition timing is set to vehicle specifications.
CARBURETOR-Remove and clean air filter. Check operation of manifold heat control valve and choke diaphragms, use solvent recommended. Clean crankcase ventilator system. Check and adjust choke fast-idle cam and fuel mixture.
BATTERY-Check specific gravity. Clean and tighten terminals; apply grease to post and terminals. Check circuit voltages.
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