1983 Dodge W150 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Dodge W150 applies to a Base-trim pickup built as either a 2-door extended cab or a 2-door standard cab. Under the hood is a gasoline engine with overhead valves and no forced induction, the 225 cu in 3.7L inline-six or the 318 cu in 5.2L V8. The manual pairs wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical and ignition systems with specifications, torque values and procedures for the engine, cooling, fuel delivery, transmission, drivetrain, brakes and steering.

Engines covered

• 3.7L inline-six (225 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.2L V8 (318 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door extended cab pickup
• 2-door standard cab pickup

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1983 W150. This Base-trim pickup is defined by its gasoline powertrains and its choice of cab. The inline-six and the V8 both rely on overhead valves and breathe without forced induction, and their fuel, ignition and cooling systems are addressed with specifications, torque values and diagnostics. On the chassis side, the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering and suspension receive procedures and specifications for both the extended cab and standard cab bodies, and wiring diagrams trace the electrical system.