oil pressure DODGE MONACO 1965 1.G Owners Manual

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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CAUTION: To prevent possible wiring damage, certain precautions should be observed: It IS essential when replacing the cables on the battery, or when uSing a "booster" battery, thai the positive cable IS attached to the positive post and the negative cable IS attached to Ihe negative post. The negative cable IS attached to the engine block. Battery posts are marked plus (+ ) and minus (-). Also, If a "fast charger" is used while battery IS in car, disconnect both car battery cables before connecting the charger to battery. Do not use a "fast charger" to provide starting voltage.
which requires the following service attention. Two types are used -one has a wrapper on the carburetor air cleaner, and other does not. With Wrapper: Do the following every 6 months-inspect venhlator valve operation, clean filler cap, InSpect and clean air cleaner element and wash outer wrapper In kerosene and shake or blot dry. Every year-replace ventilator valve. Every two years-replace air cleaner element and wrapper. Without Wrapper: Do the follOWing at each change of engine Oil-inspect ventilator valve operation, Inspect and clean air cleaner element. Every year-replace ventilator valve and replace air cleaner element. More frequent servicing Crankcase Ventilation System. The engine in may be required if the car IS used for short. your car was equipped at the factory with a trip driving and prolonged engine idling. posItive ventilating system to reduce the emission of harmful fumes into the at mos· Ant/·Freele. So that your cooling system Will phere. Periodic and proper inspection and operate without freezing and Without over· cleaning of thiS valve is essential for good heating due to rust formation, the following engine performance and durability. Valve procedures should be observed. operation should be checked every 6 months O . . . by your Dealer, and more frequently if car IS Fall. Open ~adlator dralncock and remo~e used for short-trip driVing and prolonged threaded drain plugs In engine block to drain engine idling. Replace valve once a year. cooling system. Mov~ heat~r selector lever to ''HI'' or "Heat" position (If so eqUipped) to A special crankcase ventilation system is permit draining the heater lines. Thoroughly used on cars built for the state of California flush cooling system with clear water, then
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close radiator draincock and replace engine block drain plugs. Install MoPar Anti·Freeze (or other high-quality equivalent) to assure cooling system protection for the lowest anticipated temperature in the area where vehicle IS operated dUring the winter months. The cooling system should contain a minimum of 400:, anll-freeze for proper corrosion protection. I n geographiC areas where anli· freeze protecllon IS not necessary, after flushing, fill with clear water and add MoPar Rust ReSistor (or other hlgh·quality co~rosion inhibitor) to prevent the formation of rust deposits. This service IS reqUired annually.
It the vehicle was placed into service after January I , 1965, the first required Fall cooling system service may be eliminated. With the approach of cool weather, however, it IS very important to test the coolant for adequate anti-freeze protection and InSpect the system for eVidence of rust or leaks.
Only glycols and synthetic alcohol (Methanol) are acceptable bases for automobile anti­freeze. Solutions containing salts, sugar, honey, glucose, mineral oils, kerosene or similar material should never be used in the cooling system.
@Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about I-~' 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.

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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RAILER-TOWING SERVIICE RECOMMENDATIONS
II y"1I C r Is equipped with a factory-installed Trailer Towing package, provided the loaded trailer weight ,10.. not exceed 5,500 pounds and the car is serviced according to the recommendations shown below, ,II. M nufacture r's Passenger Car Warranty will apply. Otherwise, towing a loaded trailer weighing In I I of 2,500 pounds is viewed as abnormal use and service and the warranty does not apply.
I It IIIU' transmission fluid ........................... 32,000 miles initial and every 10,000 miles thereafter
"'111 H' Ir nsmissi on oil filter (auto . trans .) ......... 32,000 miles initial and every 10,000 miles thereafter
I It I" I' r r axle lubricant· ............................. , ............................ , ....... , .. 32,000 miles III P" I universal joints, splined transmission output "III, IIld check fluid level in transmission and rear axle ...... Every 2 months, not to exceed 4,000 miles
I I. 11111 nglne oil, , ........................... , .... Every 3 months (or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first)
I II 111' ngine oil filter ................ " .. " ..................................... Every second oil change
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III I"' I Iront brake assemblies and front wheel bearings ...... " ....... , .................. , , ,10,000 miles
'" "I I luel filter .......... " ... " ........... " .................. Every 20,000 miles (or once every 2 years) I .1 III IIr -Inspec t for wear ..................... , ...................................... Every 5,000 miles
I ""ittnllnation of the rear axle lubricant with water Is possible by submerging the rear axle in water, IlIlIwll, w ter to enter the axle vent. Boat-launching ramps are sometimes located to permit the 11111111 f Ion of the car axle . If contamination by water is evident or suspected, rear axle lubricant .,HI I II changed immediately, or early axle failure can result.
Hili Wh n towing a trailer tire pressures should be increased 4 psi on Sedan models and 6 psi on I tlon Wagon models.
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SPECIFICATIONS, CAPACITIES AND DATA
License Data
Vehicle Number:
Stamped on plate on I It Ir nl d r I, visible when door IS op n .
Engine Number :
Stamped on boss und r d lIibulol
Fluid Capacities
Fuels-25 gals.; Station Wagoll
Engine Oil-4 qts., add 1 ql. with IiII r h 11M Cooling System-16 qts., dd 1 ql with hi ,II I
Transmissions-Manual 3 p d ~ III speed 7~ pi ., Automat I'M pi . Rear Axle-4 pts. Power Steering-4 pts.
Light Bulbs Number
It d Lights ower Light. ............................................................................... .. " 2 Upper Light .................................................................................... 1 In Irument Cluster ........................................................................ '" . . .. . . . 158 f r n smisslon Drive Selector. . . . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. • . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . . .... S3X II t r and/or Air Conditioning Controls. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53X SWitch Tilles ....................................................................................... 53X R dlo 01 I......................................................................................... 1893 flunk ....................................................................................... 1004 Turn Signal, front and rear ... ....................................................................... 1034 P rking .......................................................................................... 1034 Dom .................................. _ ...................................................... 1004 LI nS8 Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67 lOP nd Tail .................................. ... ................................................. 1034 13 k up ...................................................... .................. ........... ..... 1073
Engine Specifications 2·Barrel Carbo 4·Barrel Carbo 4 -Barrel Carbo 4 ·Barrel Carbo 383 cu. in. 383 cu. in. 413 cu. in. 426 cu. in.
Bor ... ...................... 4.25' 4.25' 4.19' 4.25' trok .................... '" 3.375' 3.375' 3.150' 3.750' Compr ssion Ratio ................ 9.2:1 10.0· 1 10.0:1 10.3:1 II rllter ....................... . Full Flow Spin On Full Flow Spin On Full Flow Spin On Full Flow Spin On oohng System Pressure .......... 14 psi 14 psi 14 psi 14 psi rh rmostal...................... 1SO° lS00 1SO° 1SO°
I nllion Timing ................... 10° BTC 10" BTC 10° BTC 10° BTC BI k r POlOt Gap ................. 014·.019' .014·.019' .014,.019' .014·.019' p rk Plug Gap and Number ........ 035', J -14-Y or .035', J ·14-Y or .035', J -I0·Y or .035', J-lO·Y or P -3 ·6P P -3 ·6P P -3 ·3P P -3 ·3P rllmg Order .................... 1·8·4·3·6·5-7·2 1·8 ·4 -3 ·6 ·5 ·7 ·2 1·8 ·4 ·3 -6 ·5 ·7·2 1·8·4·3 ·6 ·5 ·7·2 IILl • ........................ Relwlar Premium Prl!millm Prl>mium 41