'Jeep' UNIVERSAL and 'Jeep' DISPATCHER A

GENERaL DaTa

Contents
SUBJECT PAR. SUBJECT PAR.
Axles . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . " . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .A-8 Ignition Coi!. . . . . . .. . . . . . ... . . .. . . .. . . . . .A-l2
Carburetor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9 Paint-and-Trim Option Plate . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
Distributor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-l3 Radiator .A-14
Engine Serial N umber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Starting Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-lS
Fuel Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-lO Vehicle Description. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .A-2
General Specifications.. . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . .A-l7 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-ll Vehicle Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-S
Identification Number Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Voltage Regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-l6

A-1. GENERAL CJ-3A - This is a 4-wheel-drive 'Jeep' Universal.

This manual is provided for the guidance of all It has a four-cylinder, F-head engine.
automotive service men, vehicle owners, and This model is no longer in current pro-
service salesmen who repair, maintain, or adjust duction.
the 'Jeep' Universal and 'Jeep' Dispatcher. The
information herein was prepared from the service CJ-3B - This is a 4-wheel-drive 'Jeep' Universal.
man's viewpoint to give him the accurate and con- It has a four-cylinder, F -head engine.
cise data he may need to service the entire vehicle. CJ-S - This is a 4-wheel-drive 'Jeep' Universal.
The information is not elementary as it is intended It has a four-cylinder, F -head engine.
for automotive service men who are familiar with
automotive construction and repair in general. It CJ-6 - This is a 4-wheel-drive 'Jeep' Universal.
is not intended, nor would it be possible in such It has a four-cylinder, F-head engine.
limited space, to cover every possible repair that
he may encounter. All specifications are in accord DJ-3A - This is a 2-wheel-drive 'Jeep' Dispatcher.
with Engineering Specifications and should be It has a four-cylinder, L-head engine. It
adhered to in all work on the vehicle. comes as either an open body model or
The manual sections follow logical division into has a "Surrey" topo
major components of the vehicles. The first page
of each section has a detailed index of the contents A-3. Vehicle Identification
of that section. Subject matter covers all models Each 'Jeep' vehicle model series has one or more
included in this manual unless an exception for a
serial number prefixes to identify it. Complete
particular model is specifically mentioned. identification of a specific vehicle requires the
Specifications and components covered were for prefix plus the serial number. Serial numbers are
standard production models of 'Jeep' Vehicles consecutive for each prefix grouping. Prefix infor-
current at the time the manual was approved for mation following will identify the 'Jeep' model by
printing. Kaiser 'Jeep' Corporation reserves the serial number prefix. .
right to discontinue models at any time or change
specifications or design of any of its models with- Prefix Serial Number
'Jeep' Model
out notice and without incurring any obligation.
CJ-2A no prefix 5- or 6-digit S/N
A-2. Vehicle Description CJ-3A no prefix 5-digit S/N
451-GB1 5-digit S/N
This manual covers all standard production 'Jeep'
452.GB1 5-digit S/N
Universal and 'Jeep' Dispatcher models currently
453-GBl 5-digit S/N
being produced at the time this manual was ap-
proved for publication. Significant changes made CJ-3B 453-GB2 5-digit S/N
in each model since it was first produced are in- 454-GB2 5-digit S/N
cluded in the manual. 57348 5-digit S/N
A description of each model follows. General CJ-5 57548 5- or 6-digit S/N
specifications for each model are listed in Par. A-l7.
Detailed specifications covering major vehicle units CJ-6 57748 5-digit S/N
are listed at the end of each section of the manual. DJ-3A 56337 5-digit S/N
CJ-2A - This is a 4-wheel-drive 'Jeep' Universal.
It has a four-cylinder, L-head engine. Any prefix not given here for one of the listed
This model is no longer in current pro- models indicates a special vehicle whose differences
duction. from standard are not covered in this manual.

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A-4. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER A-6. Engine Serial Number

LOCATION The engine identification number consists of a
All 'Jeep' vehicles and some of their major com- prefix followed by a five-digit or six-digit serial
ponents have identifying numbers. Paragraphs fol- number. The prefix identifies the particular engine.
lowing will describe the location of identifying F4-134 and L4-134 engine serial numbers are
numbers. stamped on the water pump boss at the front of
the engine, as shown in Fig. 3.

A-5. Vehicle Serial Number

The vehicle serial number is stamped on a metal
plate located on the dash under the hood. It is on
the left side of the vehicle for models CJ-S and

FIG. 3-ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

A-7. Paint-and-Trim Option Plate

FIG. 1-CJ-S, CJ-6 VEHICLE
SERIAL NUMBER LOCA TION
A Paint-and- Trim Option Plate is installed on late
production 'Jeep' vehicles. The paint code on the
plate identifies the paint colors. The trim code on
the plate identifies the color of all trim parts in the
interior of the vehic1e.

FIG. 4-PAINT AND TRIM

OPTION PLA TE LOCA TION

FIG. 2-CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, DJ-3A

VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
CJ-6 as shown in Fig. 1. It is on the right side of
the vehicle for models CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, and
DJ-3A as shown in Fig. 2. Refer to Par. A-3 for
specific information on codeso
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To identify paint or trim on vehic1es manufactured
before the Paint-and- Trim Option Plate was in-
stalled, see your 'Jeep' dealer.
'Jeep' Universal s and Dispatchers have the plate
located on the right hand side of the dash under
the hood, as shown in Fig. 4.
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A-8. Axles
A-10. Fuel Pump
Alllive axles on 'Jeep' vehicles are identified by a
model number cast into the axle differential housing Fuel pumps are identified by the manufacturer's
near or on one of the reinforcing webs, as shown in model number. The model number is stamped on
Fig. 5. The differential gear ratio may be de- the edge of the pump mounting flange. The manu-
termined from the axle ratio tag installed under facturer's name is cast into the pump body. See
one of the gear cover screw heads. The tag lists the Fig. 7.
number of teeth on the gear and also on the pinion.
Some tags also list the gear ratio.

FIG. 5-AXLE MODEL NUMBER LOCATION

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A-9. Carburetor FIG. 7-FUEL PUMP MODEL NUMBER LOCATION

Carburetors are identified by the manufacturer's

model number stamped or cast into the carburetor
body, as shown in Fig. 6.

A-11. Generator
Generators are identified by the manufacturer's
model number stamped on a metal plate attached
to the generator housing, as shown in Fig. 8.

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FIG.~6-CARBURETOR MODEL NUMBER LOCATION FIG. 8-GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER LOCATION

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A-12. Ignition Coil

19nition coils are identified by the manufacturer's
model number stamped on the coil housing below
the top flange, as shown in Fig. 9.

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FIG. lO-DISTRIBUTOR
MODEL NUMBER LOCATION

A-14. Radiator
Radiators are identified by markings on the top
tank, usually on the top or rear face, as shown in

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FIG. 9-IGNITION COIL

MODEL NUMBER LOCA TION

A-13. Distributor
19nition distributors are identified by the manu-
facturer's model number stamped on a plate at-
tached to the distributor housing, as shown in Fig. l1069S;
':Ú"-".M"";

10. FIG. ll-RADIATOR MODEL NUMBER LOCATION

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Fig. 11. Individual markings vary with each A-16. Voltage Regulator
radiator manufacturero
Voltage regulators are identified by a manu-
facturer's model number stamped on the regulator
A-15. Starting Motor base flange, as shown in Fig. 13.
Starting motors are identified by a manufacturer's
model number stamped on a metal tag attached to
the motor housing, as shown in Fig. 12.

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FIG. 12-STARTING MOTOR
MODEL NUMBER LOCA TrON FIG. 13-VOLTAGE REGULATOR
MODEL NUMBER LOCATION

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B-17. GENERBL SPECIFICBTIONS

MODEL: CJ-2A CJ-3A DJ-3A

Engine:. . ..." .. L-Head L-Head L-Head
Number of cylinders.
4 4 4
Bore . 3 )/g" [79,37 mm.] 3Ys" [79,37 mm.] 3Ys" [79,37 mm.]
8troke. . . . . . . 4%" [111,12 mm.] 4%" [111,12 mm.] 4%" [111,12 mm.!
Displacement. ... . . 134.2 cu. in. [2,20 Itr.J 134.2 cu. in. [2.20 ltr.J 134.2 cu. in. [2,20 ltr.]
Compression Ratio. . . . . . .
6.48:1 6.48:1 7.00:1
Compression Pressure. . . ... 100 psi [7 kg-cm2] 100 psi [7 kg-cm2] 100 psi [7 kg-cm2]
Horsepower (max. brake). . .. 60 at 4000 rpm. 60 at 4000 rpm. 60 at 4000 rpm.
Horsepower (8AE).......... 15.63 15.63 15.63
Torque (max. at 2000 rpm.). 105 lb-ft [14,5 kg-m.] 105 lb-ft [14,5 kg-m.] 105 lb-ft [14,5 kg-m.]
Wheelbase. . ........... 80" [203 cm.] 80" [203 cm.] 80" [203 cm.]
Tread (front and rear). . . 487.4" [122,5 cm.] 487.4" [122,5 cm.] 487.4" [122,5 cm.]
Height (oyer all):
Open body . 69" [175 cm.] 66%" [170 cm.] 59Ys" [150 cm.]
80ft top. . . . . . . 621~6" [160 cm.]
Hard top. . . . . . . . . . 717.4" [181 cm.]
Length (oyer all):
Open body. . . . . . . 130.Ys" [3,3 m.] 129%" [3.29 m.] 125"U6" [3.18 m.]
80ft top. . . . . .. . . 130" [3,3 m.]
Hard top. . . . . . . . 129" [3,28 cm.]
Width (oyer all):
Open body. . . . . . . . """" . 59" [149,8 cm.] 682%2" [174.7 cm.] 57 Ys" [145,3 cm.]
80ft top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . """"" . 57Ys" [145,3 cm.]
Hard top. . . . . . . . . . . . ......... ... 72%" [184,8 cm.]
Ground Clearance. ..... 8%" [22,2 cm.] 8%" [22,2 cm.] 7" [17,8 cm.]
Weights (approximate):
Shipping
Open body. . . 2120 lb. [961,6 kg.] 2110 lb. [957,1 kg.] 1709 lb. [775,2 kg.]
80ft top. . . . . 1769 lb. [802,4 kg.]
Hard top. . . . . . . 2004 lb. [909 kg.)
Curb
Open body. . . 2215 lb. [1004,7 kg.] 2205 lb. [1000,2 kg.] 1815 lb. [823.4 kg.]
Soft top. . . . . . . 1875 lb. [850,5 kg.]
Hard top. . . . . . . . . 2110 lb. [957 kg.]
Gross
Open body. . . 3509 lb. [1587,S kg.] 3500 lb. [1587,5 kg.] 2600 lb. [1179,3 kg.]
Soft top. . . . . .
Hard top. . . . . .
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2600 lb. [1179,3 kg.]
3200 lb. [1451,4 kg.]
Capacities:
Fuel tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Y2 gal. [40 ltr.] 10Y2 gal. [40 ltr.j 12 gal. [45 ltr.J
Cooling System:
Without heater. . . .. .... 11 qt. [10,4 ltr.] 11 qt. [10,4 ltr.j 11 qt. [10,4 ltr.]
With heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 qt. [11.4 ltr.] 12 qt. [11.4 ltr.J 12 qt. [11,4 ltr.]

MODEL: CJ-3B CJ-5 CJ-6

Engine: . F-Head F-Head F-Head
Number of cylindels... 4 4 4
Bore. """""" 3Ys" [79.37 mm.] 3Ys" [79,37 mm.] 3 Ys" [79.37 mm.]
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . 4%" [111.12 mm.] 4%" [111,12 mm.] 4%" [111,12 mm.]
Displacement. ...... 134.2 cu. in. [2.20 ltr.] 134.2 cu. in. [2,20 ltr.J 134.2 cu. in. [2,20 ltr.]
Compression Ratio:
Standard. . ... . . . . .. 6.9:1 6.9:1 6.9:1
High Altitude (opt.)... ...... 7.4:1 7.4:1 7.4:1
Compression Pressure. . . .. 120 to 130 psi. 120 to 130 psi. 120 to 130 psi.
[8,4 a 9.2 kg-cm2J [8,4 a 9,2 kg-cm2) [8.4 a 9.2 kg-cm2]
Horsepower (max. brake). .. 72 at 4000 rpm. 72 at 4000 rpm. 75 at 4000 rpm.
Horsepower (SAE). . . . . . . . . 15.63 15.63 15.63
Torque (max. at 2000 rpm.). 114 lb-ft [15.7 kg-m.] 114 lb-ft [15.7 kg-m.] 1141b-ft [15.1 kg-m.]
Wheelbase. . ......... 80" [203 cm.] 81" [206 cm.] 101" [257 cm.]
Tread (fron t and rear). 48"U6" [123 cm.] 48!16" [123 cm.] 48"U6" [123 cm.]
Height (oyer all).. . . . . 667.4" [169 cm.] 67" [170 cm.] 67" [170 cm.]
Length (oyer all) . 1292%" [3.30 m.] 135U6" [3.44 m.] 155%" [3.95 m.]
Width (oyer allL ... 68%" [175 cm.] 71%" [128 cm.] 71%" [128 cm.]
Ground Clearance. .. .. 8" [20,3 cm.] 8" [20,3 cm.] 8" [20,3 cm.]
Weights (approximate):
Shipping. . 2132 lb. [967.1 kg.] 2163 lb. [981,1 kg.] 2225 lb. [1009.2 kg.]
Curb... . 2243 lb. [1017.4 kg.] 2274 lb. [1031,5 kg.] 2336 lb. [1059,6 kg.]
Gross. .. . 3500 lb. [1587.5 kg.] 3750 lb. [1701,0 kg.1 3900 lb. [1769.0 kg.]
Capacities:
Fuel tan k . . . . . . . 1012 gal. [38.75 ltr.J 101~ gal. [38,75ltr.] 10~1 gal. [38.75 ltr.J
Cooling System:
Without heater. . .. . 11 qt. [10,4 ltr.J 11 qt. [10.4 ltr.] 11 qt. [10,4 ltr.]
With heater. . . 12 qt. [11,4 Itr.J 12 qt. [11.4 ltr.] 12 qt. [11,4 ltr.]