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1949 Dodge Wayfarer,
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1949 Dodge Wayfarer
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Engine, carburator, transmission, brakes, wheels frame, shock absorbers
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Wayfarer, Coronet, Meadowbrook and models
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1949 Dodge Wayfarer
WHEN IN TROUBLE
If your engine stops or fails to start and emergency road service is not readily available, you can make several checks that might help you locate and correct trouble. The following trouble-shooting suggestions are offered only as a guide in locating obvious troubles. Let your Dodge dealer diagnose and correct any serious difficulties you might experience in starting or operating your car.
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK - Most common cause is a discharged battery. Replace with a fully-charged battery or start engine by pushing the car. In cars equipped with a standard transmission, turn on the ignition and place the gearshift lever in the "high" position. It is a wise precaution to let your Dodge dealer check the cause of a discharged battery to avoid similar trouble later on.
ENGINE WILL CRANK BUT NOT FIRE - In rainy weather or on extremely humid days, the engine may not start easily because of moisture accumulated on dirty spark plugs, the ignition coil, the distributor and the spark plug wires. Wipe the exterior of these electrical units clean and dry.
Excessive use of the accelerator pedal in trying to start may flood the engine. This can be detected by a strong odor of raw gasoline. To bring more air into the intake system to balance the air-fuel mixture, press the accelerator to the limit and operate the starter continuously until the engine fires.
With a reasonable mixture entering the cylinders the engine should start and run, provided an adequate spark is delivered to the spark plugs at the proper time. The intensity of the spark can be checked as follows: Disconnect a wire from a spark plug and hold it about 1/4" from the cylinder head while the engine is being cranked. If the spark jumps 1/4 to 3/8" to the cylinder head, it should be adequate to start the engine. CAUTION: Hold the spark plug wire by its insulated portion to avoid shock.
On long, hard drives in hot weather, you may experience difficulty in starting after a short stop. To relieve possible vapor lock, depress the accelerator pedal slowly to the limit of its travel and crank the engine.
As a last suggestion, if the engine does not start immediately, wait a few seconds before again operating the starter. This will conserve the battery and produce greater turning power when you need it in your starting attempts. Also check first to make sure the fuel tank contains gasoline before attempting to diagnose starting troubles.