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1949 Dodge Wayfarer,
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1949 Dodge Wayfarer
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1949 Dodge Wayfarer
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram for:
Model D-29
Model D-30
BATTERY - The storage battery of your car is located in the engine compartment on the left side. It is held in its carrier by hold down bolts. It is accessible for service by lifting the hood. The battery should be kept clean and dry. When corrosion appears or electrolyte is spilled, the affected parts should be washed with a bicarbonate of soda solution and then rinsed. Terminals of the battery cable should be kept clean and tight and coated with vaseline. Keep the battery solution to the star level [approximately 1/4 in. above the plates] by adding distilled water if available. If not, good tap water that is clean and fit to drink may be used. Check the level and add water at least once a week in hot weather and every two weeks in winter. Try to keep the battery fully charged in freezing weather because a fully-charged battery will not freeze, even at temperatures as low as 30 degrees below zero. A discharged battery will freeze at a little below the freezing point of water [32 degrees F].
GENERATOR - The generator requires very little maintenance. The front and rear bearings should be lubricated with five or ten drops of light engine oil every 10,000 miles. After oil is applied, be sure the oil cup and hole covers are closed. Brushes should be inspected every 10,000 miles and replaced if worn out.
SPARK PLUGS - For maximum life and efficiency, spark plugs should be kept clean and adjusted. The porcelain exterior should be wiped clean every 2500 to 3000 miles, or more often in damp weather. The carbon deposit which forms on the electrodes should be removed in a sandblast cleaner. Adjust spark plug gaps after cleaning to .038 in. Make all adjustments on the side electrode; do not try to bend the center electrode.
DISTRIBUTOR - The sequence in which engine cylinders fire is determined by the distributor. Dirt or moisture on the outside or inside of the distributor cap can cause faulty starting. When you are cleaning the cap, check it for cracks and inspect the inner terminals for corrosion. Make sore ignition cable terminals are firmly seated in the distributor cap towers.
ELECTRIC HORNS - The electric warning horns are connected through the ignition switch so that they cannot be operated when the switch is turned off. The horns operate in the usual manner when the ignition is turned on.
ENGINE TUNE-UP - Top engine performance and economy depend to a great extent on the all-around condition of the electrical system in your car. A complete electrical tune-up job is best handled by your Dodge dealer. He has the proper equipment to check generator regulator setting, ignition timing, battery specific gravity, adjustment of distributor breaker points and setting of spark plug gaps. You will enjoy many more miles of driving satisfaction by visiting your dealer for an engine tune-up every 6,000 miles.