Jim Basile's (aka Jim the Mechanic) 1980 - 83 Service Bulletin info Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 To: john-at-wagoneers.com From: "Jim Basile (Oh)" Subject: Service Bulletins Hello fellow 1980 thru 1983 fullsize jeep owners. The following service bulletins are available at your friendly local jeep dealer. 1980 - 1983 All models 1. ATRATB078 How to use a pressure gauge - automatic transmissions 2. 085391 Instruction sheets for wiring repair 3. 075190 Recycled engine coolant can cause water pump seal wear 4. ATRATB028 Engine testing with a vacuum gaure - auto trans. 5. 235790 Retrofit kits for rear shoulder belt 6. ATRATB9002006 Automatic transmission fluid 7. ATRATB8930 Automatic transmission math part 2 8. ATRATB8927 20 steps to successful auto transmission repair 9. ATRATB8923 Automatic transmission math formulas 10. 235389 Cleaning of soiled cloth seat upholstery 11. 265389 Threadmaker gel and sealant application and use instructions 12. JE8707 Safety recall #8707 power tailgate window 13. ATRATB8757 Repeated low reverse band burnout 14. ATRATB8754 All automatics - front bushing wear 15. ATRATB8748 Metal sealing rings - automatic transmissions 16. ATRATB8543 Recurrent sticking valves - automatic transmissions 1980 and 81 models only 17. 000073 Alcohol blend fuels 18. 812 Combustion chamber carbon causing knock 19. 8006 EGR Revision for Improved Acceleration 20. 8002 Spark knock repair - federal models 21. 8002 Vacuum diagram correction - federal models 1981 models only 1. 185491 Engine sag/hesitation upon acceleration 2. 5E000020 Carburetor workshop manual update 1981-82 1982 and 1983 1. 000849 Transfer case shift sleeve 2. ATRATB8543 Recurrent sticking valves - automatic transmission 3. 3000012 Manual transmission service manual update 1983 1. 38E000847 Fluid leakage, clutch hydraulic system diagnosis 2. 33E000791 Oil filter application chart 3. 000068 Phase in paint colors 4. 000061 Altitude performance adjustments 5. 7E000028 Transfer case parts update 6. 5E000020 Carburetor workshop manual update 7. 8E000031 Excess material on real axle yoke 8. 000013 Radio sound system service manual update That's all I could dig up. Later, Jim (The Mechanic) --------------------------------------------------- Quadra-Trac SERVICE ADVICE, compliments of Frank Barnett Straight from the Manual: Stick-Slip Condition.....When the brake cones in the Quadra-Trac limited slip differential stick and release, it is under a torque windup condition as in a conventional transfer case. Sudden release of the cones under this condition results in a constant, pulsating, grunt-like or rasping noise. This is a low-frequency noise that is most noticeable to the driver at slow speeds, such as when slowly turning a corner, or when maneuvering to park the vehicle. Stick-slip noise will not occur when the vehicle is driven in a straight-ahead position. If a noise similar to stick-slip, but much louder, occurs in the straight-ahead position, the chain should be inspected for excessive looseness. Proper lubricant is important in preventing stick-slip noise. Use Quadra-Trac lubricant or equivalent only. Multi-grade, detergent-type oils must not be used. A stick-slip condition caused by improper lubricants may be corrected by completely draining the Quadrac-Trac and low range unit (if equipped) and refilling with the specified lubricant. NOTE: If a vehicle is not driven for a week or more, the stick-slip condition may occur when the vehicle is first driven. This is considered normal and should be of no concern, as the noise will usually disappear with continued driving. Uneven tire inflation pressures and mismatched tire types and sizes will also cause stick-slip noise. All tires must be inflated equally and must be of the same size and type. (End Quote) The manual also goes on to say that stick-slip continues it may be corrected by checking the tire pressures, and changeing the QT fluid. The manual also advises to (Quote) Drive vehicle in circles, both clockwise and counterclockwise for approximately 15 minutes to allow lubricant to circulate throughout differential NOTE: When driving the vehicle in circles do not turn the wheel to the stop position. (End quote) Hopes this helps someone. -- Francis M. Barnett Beaumont, Texas US OIL CHANGES... A couple of suggestion on the oil changes: 1) get some of those cheap latex gloves (100pr for about $10) and put two pair one - that way if the outer pair gets dirty you can pull 'em off and put on new ones. 2) Spread a few newspapers under your oil pan and around under the Jeep. That way if the wind blows the oil around you can clean up easier by gathering up the papers and tossing them. You will have to throw something on top of the papers to keep them from blowing around. Pieces of 2x4's, wrenches, rocks or neighboorhood kids would all work nicely... 3) Use a 6 point socket or a high-quality box end wrench on the drain plug. When reinstalling take a small section of teflon tape and wrap the threads. The reason for the right tool is that if you use a variable metric (aka Cresent Wrench) or a cheap open end wrench you may round the bolt. Oil plugs can be a major hassle. You want to be careful not to cross thread the bolt. ONe of the best ways of doing that is to set the bolt in the threads and turn in "backwards" (counter-clockwise), until it kind of drops into the treads, then turn clockwise to tighten. NEVER force the bolt... I've taken up the habit of "choking" up on the socket or the wrench when I'm tightening stuff up, that way I don't break stuff. You may need to use a cheater bar to get the bolt off, and to make sure it's tight enough when you're done. It all depends on how much leverage you have and how strong you are. A small section of pipe slid over the end of the socket handle or wrench usually works for me if I have a really stubborn bolt. ANOTHER IMPORTANT POINT: WHEN TIGHTENING OR LOOSENING VERY STUBBORN BOLTS, PUSH AWAY FROM YOURSELF WITH YOUR HAND OPEN. That way if you slip or the bolt frees up you 1) don't remove teeth, 2) you don't break knuckles. Remember that a wrench typically has a 22 degree offset. Flip the open end wrench over each time you turn a bolt and you will gain a little extra travel. 4) When removing the old oil filter be careful to make sure the old gasket came completely off with the filter. Wipe the base clean with a rag. Apply oil to the new gasket, spin on as tight as you can. Then take the filter wrench and turn 1/2 to 1 turn more. Wipe off the new filter and surrounding areas. Wipe off the area around the drain plug as well. ( A clean engine is a happy engine. (also makes it easier to find leaks...) 5) Double check that the drain plug is in and the filter on. Pull the dipstick and clean off. Add oil. Check the stick, should be at full or over by about 1 qt, the filter will not fill until the engine is running. 6) Start the engine. Avoid the desire to race the motor, watch the pressure gauge, it will take a little bit to come up. If it doesn't within half a minute or so, shut it down. Either way, the next step is to check for leaks. 7) Write down the mileage and type of oil used. Put a couple of quarts in the back. email: john@wagoneers.com **************** AMSOIL Dealer Technical Instructor FSJ Enthusiast: 81 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - aka "Old Blue" **************** Snohomish, Washington USA - where Jeeps don't rust, they mold... **************** http://www.wagoneers.com/john/ CATALOGS From: A4x4Pinto aol.com Subject: Catalogs!! Here is a list of some catalogs I've come across: Leon Rosser $7.00 1-800-633-4724 (Very little made specifically for FSJ's but they do carry general off road hardware), Edelbrock $? 1-310-781-2222 (I have used their parts and find them reliable and their tech department very helpful), Auto-Mat Co. $? 1-800-645-7258 (Replacement Carpets, Seat covers, and consoles), Wrangler Power Products $5.00 1-800-992-2616 (Complete selection of electricals: alternators to connectors, their stuff is built to last), Fly-N-Hi $4 1-800-4-FLYNHI (General off road stuff), Con-Ferr $5 1-213-849-1800 (They make their own stuff, including GREAT all purpose roof racks. Mine has come in handy many times), Made For You $? 1-619-868-6962 (Hi-tech fasteners), JEGS $3.50/? 1-800-345-4545 (High Performance equiptment), J.C. Whitney $2.00 1-312-431-6102 (I think the martians even know about this place), Energy Suspension $5 1-714-361-3935 (All types of polyurethane suspension components), Savanna Jones $7.00 1-800-831-3716 (Probably the most FSJ stuff I've seen in a catalog), Crutchfield $Free 1-800-955-9009 (http://www.crutchfield.com) (Lots of auto and home stereo equiptment. Good service, good prices, and name brand equiptment) Summit Racing $? 216-798-9440 (Performance equiptment at good prices and shipped fast). 79 Wide-Track Cherokee Golden Eagle
