DODGE 'W' Series Trucks 1941-1947 Workshop Manual | PDF Download

Dodge W Series Trucks 1941–1947 Workshop Manual covering servicing, maintenance and repairs for Dodge W Series trucks, with extensive information for petrol and diesel engines.

• Over 240 pages of information
• Step-by-step servicing and repair procedures – making it easy to carry out repairs
• Detailed illustrations and diagrams – making repair procedures easier to understand
• Specifications – including capacities, clearances, settings and adjustment information
• Fault-finding information – to help overcome those annoying issues
• Repair procedures and remedies – covering everything from simple routine to more involved repairs
• PDF format – for easy viewing on your computer, tablet or smart phone

Models Include:

• Dodge WC
• Dodge WD-15
• Dodge WD-20
• Dodge WD-21
• Dodge WF
• Dodge WFM
• Dodge WG
• Dodge WGM
• Dodge WH
• Dodge WHM
• Dodge WK
• Dodge WL
• Dodge WKD Diesel
• Dodge WLD Diesel

Engines Include:

• 201.3 cu. in. 6-cylinder petrol – WC
• 217.76 cu. in. 6-cylinder petrol – WD-15, WD-20 and WD-21
• 228.12 cu. in. 6-cylinder petrol – WF and WFM
• 241.5 cu. in. 6-cylinder petrol – WG, WGM, WH and WHM
• 331.35 cu. in. 6-cylinder petrol – WK and WL
• 331.35 cu. in. 6-cylinder Dodge diesel – WKD and WLD

What’s Included in This Manual:

Petrol Engines

• Engine tune-up and servicing
• Engine removal and installation
• Cylinder head removal and installation
• Cylinder head and gasket servicing
• Valves, valve guides and valve springs
• Valve clearance adjustment
• Pistons and piston rings
• Connecting rods and bearings
• Crankshaft and bearings
• Camshaft and timing
• Engine lubrication
• Oil pump servicing
• Intake and exhaust manifolds
• Engine mountings
• Compression testing
• Vacuum testing
• Ignition timing and adjustment
• Engine specifications and service settings
• Fault finding and remedies for poor starting, uneven running and loss of performance

Dodge Diesel Engine

• 331.35 cu. in. 6-cylinder diesel
• Diesel engine servicing and adjustment
• Compression testing
• Cylinder head and valves
• Pistons and piston rings
• Connecting rods and bearings
• Crankshaft
• Camshaft and timing chain
• Engine lubrication
• Fuel injection system
• Fuel injection pump
• Fuel pump timing
• Fuel transfer pump
• Fuel filters and fuel lines
• Removing air from the fuel system
• Injector and fuel-system servicing
• Diesel engine specifications and adjustments
• Fault finding and remedies for low compression, engine miss, loss of power and fuel-system problems

Fuel System

• Petrol and diesel fuel systems
• Fuel pumps
• Fuel lines and connections
• Fuel filters
• Fuel tanks
• Fuel pressure testing
• Carburettors
• Carburettor removal and installation
• Carburettor disassembly and assembly
• Float adjustment
• Idle adjustment
• Accelerator pump adjustment
• Choke and throttle controls
• Fuel injection equipment for diesel models
• Fault finding and remedies for fuel supply and carburettor problems

Cooling System

• Radiator
• Water pump
• Thermostat
• Fan and drive belt
• Cooling-system hoses and connections
• Cooling-system servicing
• Coolant capacities
• Checking for leaks
• Fault finding and remedies for overheating and cooling problems

Exhaust System

• Exhaust manifolds
• Exhaust pipes
• Mufflers
• Exhaust mountings and connections
• Removal and installation
• Inspection and servicing

Clutch

• Clutch assembly
• Pressure plate and clutch disc
• Release bearing and fork
• Clutch removal and installation
• Clutch pedal and linkage
• Clutch adjustment
• Inspection and servicing
• Fault finding and remedies for clutch problems

Transmission

• 3-speed transmissions
• 4-speed transmissions
• 5-speed transmissions
• Transmission removal and installation
• Transmission disassembly and assembly
• Gears, shafts and bearings
• Gearshift controls
• Transmission lubrication
• Adjustment and servicing
• Fault finding and remedies for transmission and gear-selection problems

Universal Joints and Propeller Shafts

• Propeller shafts
• Universal joints
• Propeller shaft splines
• Centre bearings
• Flanges and connections
• Removal and installation
• Inspection and servicing
• Lubrication
• Fault finding and remedies for driveline noise and vibration

Rear Axles and Differentials

• Semi-floating rear axles
• Full-floating rear axles
• Hypoid rear axles
• Spiral bevel rear axles
• One-speed rear axles
• Two-speed rear axles
• Double-reduction rear axles
• Axle shafts
• Differential gears
• Ring gear and pinion
• Bearings and seals
• Rear axle ratios
• Adjustment and servicing
• Removal and installation
• Fault finding and remedies for rear axle and differential problems

Front Axle

• Front axle servicing
• Steering knuckles
• Kingpins and bushings
• Front wheel hubs
• Wheel bearings
• Camber
• Caster
• Toe-in
• Front axle adjustment
• Removal and installation procedures

Brakes

• Hydraulic braking system
• Brake drums and shoes
• Master cylinder
• Wheel cylinders
• Brake lines and hoses
• Brake pedal and linkage
• Hand brake
• Brake adjustment
• Brake bleeding
• Vacuum brake booster equipment
• Brake inspection and servicing
• Fault finding and remedies for braking problems

Steering

• Steering gear
• Steering column
• Steering wheel
• Drag link
• Tie rods and steering linkage
• Steering knuckles
• Steering adjustment
• Lubrication and servicing
• Fault finding and remedies for steering problems and excessive play

Frame, Springs and Shock Absorbers

• Frame servicing
• Front and rear springs
• Spring shackles and pins
• Spring mountings
• Shock absorbers
• Suspension inspection
• Adjustment and lubrication
• Removal and installation procedures

Wheels and Tyres

• Wheels
• Front and rear hubs
• Wheel bearings
• Tyre sizes
• Tyre pressures
• Wheel removal and installation
• Wheel and hub servicing
• Front wheel alignment information

Electrical System

• Battery
• Generator
• Voltage regulator
• Starter motor
• Ignition system
• Distributor
• Ignition coil
• Spark plugs
• Lights
• Electrical connections
• Testing and adjustment
• Diesel-model electrical system
• 24-volt diesel starting system
• 6-volt lighting and accessory system
• Fault finding and remedies for starting, charging and ignition problems

Body

• Cab and body
• Hood
• Front fenders
• Floorboards
• Doors
• Body fittings and hardware
• Body removal and installation
• Body adjustment
• Servicing and repair procedures

Lubrication and Maintenance

• Model-specific lubrication information
• Engine lubrication
• Transmission lubrication
• Front and rear wheel bearings
• Rear axle lubrication
• Universal joints
• Propeller shafts
• Steering gear
• Steering and suspension lubrication points
• Water pump
• Generator and starter
• Recommended servicing intervals
• Fluid and lubricant capacities

Service Standards and Specifications

• Engine specifications for the different W Series models
• Cylinder bore and stroke
• Valve clearances
• Valve timing
• Bearing clearances
• Fuel-system settings
• Fuel pump pressure
• Front axle settings
• Steering adjustments
• Rear axle ratios and adjustments
• Brake adjustments
• Clutch adjustments
• Transmission capacities
• Rear axle capacities
• Cooling-system capacities
• Fuel tank capacities
• Tyre sizes and pressures