🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: GAZ Model: 69 Type: Truck / Lorry (Light Utility Vehicle) 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Position: The GAZ-69 was a rugged, utilitarian light cross-country vehicle primarily developed for military and agricultural use in the Soviet Union. It served as a dependable workhorse and troop transport, renowned for its simplicity and off-road capability. Competitive Analysis Competitive Analysis: Competed with similar light utility vehicles and jeeps globally, such as the Willys Jeep (USA), Land Rover (UK), and various European offerings. Its key differentiators were its robustness, simplicity of design, and suitability for harsh Soviet conditions. Key Features Key Features: Body-on-frame construction, four-wheel drive, leaf spring suspension, high ground clearance, durable and relatively simple mechanicals, often used as a platform for various modifications and utility bodies. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage Areas: All major mechanical and body components, electrical systems, accessories. Page Count Page Count: Estimated 200-500 pages (specific count not provided, typical for comprehensive parts catalogs of this era). Manual Type Manual Type: Parts Catalog / Catalogue Language Language: English & French Format Format: Digital (likely PDF, as this is typical for historical vehicle manuals). 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Systems Covered: Engine (including variants), drivetrain, chassis, suspension, steering, braking system, electrical system (lighting, ignition, starting), fuel system, cooling system, exhaust system, body and frame, interior components, wheels and tires, special equipment (if applicable). Procedures Included Procedures Included: Part identification, part referencing with diagrams, exploded views, part numbers, basic assembly/disassembly order for parts identification, component relationships. Technical Depth Technical Depth: Detailed part identification and referencing. Does not typically include repair procedures, diagnostic steps, or torque specifications (those are found in service/workshop manuals). 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format: Digital (assumed PDF). Searchable text is desirable for easy part lookup. Print Quality Print Quality: Variable based on original source material. Digital scans of older manuals can range from excellent to fair, with potential for resolution issues in older diagrams. Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital format). Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital format). ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Primary Engine: GAZ-69 (Original): 2.1 L (2120 cc) inline-four, overhead valve (OHV), naturally aspirated. Later models and variants may have featured updated engines. Common engine code: ZMZ-69. Performance Horsepower: Approximately 65 hp (48 kW) at 3400 rpm (for original ZMZ-69 engine). Torque: Approximately 150-160 Nm (111-118 lb-ft) at around 2000 rpm. Fuel System Fuel System: Carbureted. Typically a single downdraft carburetor (e.g., K-124). Bore Stroke Bore Stroke: 82 mm x 100 mm (approximate). Compression Ratio Compression Ratio: 6.2:1 (approximate). Cooling System Cooling System: Water-cooled, pressurized system with fan and radiator. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission. Optional Optional: Not commonly offered, 3-speed manual was standard. Some military variants might have had specific configurations. Features Features: Includes a 2-speed transfer case with selectable 4WD (4x4) and 4x2 modes. Robust construction for heavy-duty use. Gear Ratios Gear Ratios: Typical ratios: 1st: ~2.7-3.0:1, 2nd: ~1.5-1.8:1, 3rd: ~1.0:1. Transfer Case: High range ~1.0:1, Low range ~2.0-2.5:1. (Specific ratios vary by sub-model and year). Clutch Clutch: Single dry plate, diaphragm spring actuation. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: Approx. 3,345 mm (131.7 in). Width: Approx. 1,790 mm (70.5 in). Height: Approx. 1,985 mm (78.1 in) (to canvas top). Wheelbase: Approx. 2,300 mm (90.6 in). Ground Clearance: Approx. 220-250 mm (8.7-9.8 in). Cargo Cargo Bed Length: Varied by body style. Utility variants had open cargo areas. Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 1,400-1,600 kg (3,086-3,527 lb). Payload Capacity: Approx. 500-700 kg (1,100-1,540 lb). Towing Capacity: Not officially specified for civilian models, but robust chassis allowed for towing moderate loads. Wheel Track Front Wheel Track Front: Approx. 1,420 mm (55.9 in). Wheel Track Rear Wheel Track Rear: Approx. 1,420 mm (55.9 in). 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Ratings: No standardized crash test ratings available for this era and region of production. Designed for military utility, not passive safety as understood today. Active Features Active Features: Four-wheel drive, effective braking system (for its time), good off-road stability. Passive Features Passive Features: Basic body structure, minimal interior padding, lack of seatbelts in early models (often retrofitted), rudimentary doors and windows. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment: Extremely basic. Primarily a single AM radio (if fitted) and mechanical gauges for speed, fuel, oil pressure, and temperature. No modern infotainment systems. Driver Assistance Driver Assistance: None. Features are purely mechanical and driver-controlled. Connectivity Connectivity: N/A. No provisions for external device connectivity. Lighting Lighting: Basic 12-volt electrical system powering headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, and interior dome light. Dual-filament bulbs for front turn signals/parking lights and rear taillights/brake lights. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Engine Oil Change: Every 3,000-5,000 km (1,800-3,100 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Highly dependent on operating conditions. Transmission Fluid Change: Every 15,000-20,000 km (9,300-12,400 miles). Differential Fluid Change: Every 15,000-20,000 km (9,300-12,400 miles). Spark Plug Replacement: Every 10,000-15,000 km...