The 1983 Jeep J10 was sold in a single Base Standard Cab Pickup trim, offered with a choice of two engines — the 4.2L I6 and the 5.9L V8. This service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year, so it speaks to your J10 specifically rather than a generic approximation.
Engines
- 4.2L I6 — 258 cu in, OHV
- 5.9L V8 — 360 cu in, OHV
Trims
- Base Standard Cab Pickup
Known issues on the 1983 J10. One recall is on federal record for this model year: a leaking fuel pump that could create a vehicle fire hazard. No owner complaints have been filed and no technical service bulletins have been issued for this year.
From a routine service interval to a fuel-delivery fault or a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1983 J10.
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHIC
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BE
