engine CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1960 1.G User Guide

13. TRANSMISSION
3-Speed (Transmission and Rear Axle)
First 1'000 miles-Drain and refill with lubricant spe­
cified
below.
Every 1000 miles-Check at operating temperature
and keep lubricant at level of the filler plug.
Add SAE-80 multipurpose gear lubricant (G. M.
Part No. 3772661) as required.
Powerglide (Transmission only)
Every 1000 miles-Check fluid level on dipstick with
engine idling, selector lever in NEUTRAL posi­
tion,
parking brake set and transmission at
operating temperature. Add Automatic Trans­
mission
Fluid Type "A" with an AQ-ATF-A num­
ber to full mark on dipstick . Check with engine
idling. DO NOT OVERFILL. Correct oil level must
be established by dipstick measurement.
NOTE: From the "Add Oil" mark to the "Full"
mark
on the dipstick indicates a difference of
only 1 pint of fluid.
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14. REAR AXLE
First 1000 miles-Drain rear axle and refill with
lubricant specified
below.
Every 1000 miles-Check rear axle at operating tem­
perature and keep lubricant at level of filler
plug.
Every 10,000 miles or seasonally-Drain rear axle
and refill with lubricant specified below.
With Powerglide Transmission
Add G. M. No. 3772661 (SAE-80 Multipurpose Gear
Lubricant) or equivalent to rear axle as required.
With 3-Speed Transmission
Add G. M. Part No. 3772661 (SAE-80 Multipurpose
Gear Lubricant) or equivalent to rear axle as
required.
NOTE: if rear axle requires additional lubricant,
be sure that 3-speed transmission is also checked.
Low lubricant in the axle indicates that the trans­
mission
may also be low .
15. BATTERY
Every 1000 miles-Check fluid level. Keep filled with
distilled
water to level of the split ring in the
vent tube. Oil battery terminal washer with engine
oil. Clean top of battery regularly with diluted

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o EVERY 1000 MitES
o EVERY 2000 MILES
o EVERY 4000 MILES
o EVERY 5000 MILES
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o EVERY 10000 MILES
~ EVERY 15000 MILES
o EVERY 25000 MILES
5
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AUTOMATIC 13
ae L 3.SPEED-.J 13
Gl -Multi-purpose or Universal Gear Lubricant*
BB -Delco 8011 8earing and Cam lubricant
W8
-Wheel Bearing lubricant Cl -Chassis Lubricant
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~18
B
9
EO -Engine Oil AT -Automatic Transmission Fluid (Type A)
Sl -Steering Gear lubricant LP -lubriplate
BF -GM Hydrauli ,c Brake Fluid, Super No. 11

SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL AND UNIT NUMBERS
Serial Number . Stamped on plate attached to left center body pillar. Body Number .. Stamped on a plate attached to the left rear wheel well, within the engine compartment.
Engine Number. Stamped on the engine block behind and to
left of the fuel pump.
DIMENSIONS
Overall length ............................. 180.0 in.
Height
(loaded) .......... ................. 51.3 in.
Width
............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66.4 in.
Wheelbase ...........•................... 108.0 in.
Turning
diameter ................. ............ 39 ft.
CAPACITIES
Gasoline Tank .........................•.... 11 gal.
Crankcase Refill ............................... 4 qt.
Add for Filter .......... , ... : ............... 1 pt.
Transmission
3-Speed .................................. 2 pt.
Powerglide
(Refill) ...... 4% to 8 pts . (depending on drain period) Differential .................. ............ 3 pt.
Air Cleaner ..................... . Polyurethane Element
Cooling System ...
.................. Air Cooled Engine
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TIRE INFORMATION
Type .................................... Tubeless
Size .............................. 6.50 x 13-4 ply
Inflation COLD HOT
Front ............................ 15 18
Rear ......................•..... 26 30
Spare Tire-Inflate to 26 Ibs. Deflate to 15 Ibs. when using as front wheel.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower .•..............................
Compression Ratio ........................... 8.0:1
Displacement ....... ....................• 140 cu. in.
Bore
................... ' ............ ' ....... 3.375
Stroke ...................................... 2.60
Firing Order .............. .............. 1-4-5-2-3-6
Spark Plugs .............•. AC-4.4FF (Gap: .033-.038")
Idle Speed
3-Speed .................. 450-500 RPM (in Neutral)
Powerglide
................ .. 475-500 RPM (In Drive)
Ignition Timing .......................... 40 B.T.D.C.
Axle Ratio
(Std.) ......... ................... 3.55:1
(Opl.) ............................ 3.89:1

INDEX
Page
Air Cleaner .............. , . ............ .. 21
Air Vents ............................... .
Ash Tray
............ .................... .
Battery ................................. .
Body
lubrication ......... . ............... .
Brake
Master Cylinder ..................... .
Brake-Parking .......................... .
Brakes
........ .. ............. .. ........ .
Breaking-in
Period . ........ .. ........... . .
11
11
22
23
?3
9
9
2
Bright Metal Parts . .............. .......... 14
Bulb Specifications .................... .... , 29
Chassis lubrication ................... ..... 19
Cigarette Lighter .......................... 11
Circuit Breaker ......... . ................. 29
Cleaning Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Clutch Cross Shaft lever ................... , 20
Clutch Pulleys & Cables .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Cooling System ........................... 17
Crankcase lubrication ................ 16 and 20
Dimensions .............................. . 28
Dimmer Switch ... ........................ . 8
Distributor .............................. . 21
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Page
Driving for Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Engine Oil Cooler ............. .......... . . 21
Engine
Compartment ....................... 13
Engine lubrication .................... 16 and 20
Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Exterior Appearance ....................... 14
Washing ............................. 14
Polishing ........ ..................... 14
Bright Metal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
White Sidewall Tires .................... 15
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Front Seat Adjuster ........................ 12
Front Suspension ......... ........ ......... 20
Front Wheel Bearings ............ .......... 21
Fuel Filter ............. .. ................ 23
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Fuses ..
................. ................ 29
Gas Cap ........ ........................ 13
Generator ............................... 20
Gen-Fan Indicator ......................... 6-7
Glove Box ......... .... ............... . ' .' 11
Heater .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Interior Appearance ............... ...... .'. 15
Jacking the Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 8
Keys
and Locks .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11

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Light Control Knob ........................ 8
locks ................................... 11
lubrication Diagram .. ....... . .......... .. . 26
lubrication & Maintenance Guide ............ 24-25
luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Maintenance and Lubrication ....... ......... 16
Octane Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Oil Filter ................................ 20
Owner Protection Policy ............ '. . . . . . . .. 30
Parking Brake
Operation ............................ 9
Service .
............................. 23
Polishing Your Corvair ...................... 14
Pushing to Start
Three-Speed ................. ......... 4
Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radio
............. ..................... 10
Rear Axle .................. ............. 22
Rear Seat-Folding ....................... .
Rocking
Car-Powerglide . .................. .
Seats
12
6
Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Rea r Seat-Folding ..................... 1 2
Service Accessories
....................... .
Serv ice Brakes ........................... .
27
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Serial and Unit Numbers . . , ............... " 28
Spare Tire ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Speedometer ... .. ........ .......... ...... 6
Starting the Engine . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Steering Linkage ............. ;............ 20
Steering Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Switching Tires ........................... 19
Temp-Press-Indicator ........ ............... 6-7
Tire Care ............................... 18
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Towing-Powerglide ....................... 6
Transmission
Three-Speed
Operation ................... ...... 4
Service ........................... 22
Powerglide
Operation .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-6
Service .............. ............. 22
Turn Signal .............................. 8
Universal Joints ........................... 21
Warm-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Washing your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
White Sidewall Tires .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9