air condition CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G Owners Manual

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• Place selector lever in neutral.
• If transmission or axle are malfunctioning, tow with
rear wheels raised.
• When towing any vehicle on its front wheels, the
steering wheel should be secured to maintain a
straight forward position .
• Never tow faster than 50 mph.
ROCKING CAR
When stuck in mud, sand or snow, you may rock
the car by depressing the accelerator slightly and shift­
ing the selector lever between Rand D. Avoid excessive
engine speed while performing this operation.
PARKING CAR
It is important that when your Corvair is parked the
parking brake be fully engaged. Do not count on the
transmission to hold the car. Always engage the parking
brake when parked.
POWERGLIDE DRIVING CAUTIONS
• Always engage parking brake when parked.
• Do not accelerate engine in L, 0, or R with
the brakes engaged. This can cause damage
by overheating transmission.
• Do not hold car on an upgrade by accelerat­
ing engine. Use brakes.
• Use low position for hard pulls at low
speed, climbing or descending steep grades
and for push starting.
• Always stop car before shifting to reverse.
DRIVING WITH POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
The Positraction rear axle gives you constant driv­
ing force on both r~ar wheels; especially helpful in the
winter and during other slippery driving conditions.
In normal use, light throttle application will supply
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maximum traction. When starting with one rear wheel
on an excessively slippery surface, slight application of
the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum
traction.

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These indicators provide a check on the operating
condition of the engine and the generator. Both indi­
cators should light with the ignition switch ON before
starting the engine and should go out after the engine
is started. The lights should remain out while engine is
operating, except the GEN-FAN indicator may flicker
when
engine is idling.
CAUTION: If either of these indicators light
while car is
being driven, immediately follow the
procedure outlined under "EMERGENCY OPER­
ATING INSTRUCTIONS," so car may be driven
to
the nearest service facility.
EMERGENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(To be followed if either
TEMP-PRESS or GEN-FAN indi­
cators light while car is being
driven.)
1.
Set heater FAN and HEAT
controls to full "ON" positions.
(If
equipped with air conditioning, turn air condi­
tioning COOL switch to OFF.)
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NOTE: After setting the heater controls, leave
them in that position until cause of trouble is
corrected ..
2. Stop the car as soon as driving conditions permit.
Turn ignition key to
OFF to stop engine but turn
key
back to ON so heater blower will continue
to cool engine.
3. Check for broken fan belt or belt off pulleys or
engine low oil level. If only GEN-FAN indicator
is lighted, belt is not broken or off pulleys and en­
gine oil level is satisfactory, car can be driven at
slow speeds; however, generator must be checked
and serviced as soon as possible.
4. If trouble is found to be a broken fan belt or belt
off pulleys, wait approximately five minutes, start
engine and drive car at no more than 25 miles per
hour until TEMP-PRESS indicator comes on, then
repeat Step 2.
NOTE: The GEN-FAN indicator will stay on until
fan
belt is installed .
5. Repeat Step 4 as necessary until facility is reached
where fan belt can be installed.

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uses engine cooling air to
heat the interior of the car.
Operation of the controls is
given below.
FAN-Controls blower speed.
Blower must not be op­
erated unless HEAT lever
is depressed.
HEAT
-Controls the amount of hot air to the system.
NOTE: When shutting off the above control lever, pull fully up until the lever snaps into the latch position.
DEF-Diverts heated air to the defroster outlets.
OPERATION FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT
• MINIMUM HEAT REQUIREMENTS-During spring and
fall in areas where climatic conditions are less severe,
depress the HEAT
lever only as required for your
comfort.
• MAXIMUM HEAT REQUIREMENTS-Depress HEAT lever
to extreme down position. If heat becomes exces­
sive, pull up HEAT
knob to desired position.
Additional rear seat
compartment heat may be
obtained by opening the
heater outlet located in the
seat riser.
Heater Operating Tips
The Direct Air Heater receives air from the air inlet
louvers below the rear window. Clean snow from this
opening and surrounding areas before operating the
heater.
Operate the heater for several minutes before turn­
ing on the defroster. This will clear the system of moisture
and help prevent windshield fogging.
Keep all windows and vents closed to reduce drafts, and noise.
Quicker defrosting may be obtained when the rear
seat heater outlets are closed.
NOTE: In Direct Air Heaters vapor may collect when vehicle stands for long periods, keep the HEAT lever in OFF position for the first few minutes of engine operation. This will reduce the tendency for moisture to condense on windshield. Oil spilled on engine shrouding may cause odor in passenger compartment. To avoid discomfort, the cause of any odor should be traced and defect prom ptly corrected.
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The optional air conditioner provides controlled con­
ditioned air at each of the three dash panel mounted
outlets.
Air conditioner and heater are two separate units
with a common control housing-The air condition con­
trols function as follows.
COOL -Depress the COOL
lever as required to pro­
vide the desired condi­
tioned air temperature
through the dash outlets.
COOL lever must be de­
pressed past detent be­
fore cooling fan will
operate.
FAN-Vary the fan switch as
necessary
to satisfy com­
fort requirements. The FAN switch must be turned
ON to at least "LOW" speed during all cooling
operations.
AIR-For maximum cooling capacity during periods of
extreme heat and humidity, and when first turning
on the system, the air lever should be in the full
"UP" position. Depress lever to satisfy needs under
less severe cooling requirements.
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AIR CONDITIONER OPERATING TIPS
Always operate the Air Conditioning System with all
windows and vents closed to eliminate drafts, wind and
road noise. The cover plate furnished should remain
installed over the engine air recirculating slot during
the season when cooling is required. This plate should
be removed, and stowed as shown, when outside tem­
peratures are continuously below 600 F.
For the best system operation at altitudes over 4000
ft., reduce the cooling output slightly.
Run the system for five minutes every week to lubri­
cate seals and moving parts.

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The Corvair Corsa models are operated and main­
tained as outlined for the regular Corvair. Additional
instrumentation and operating instructions peculiar to
Corsa models only are reviewed in the following pages.
A high-performance (140 hp Turbo-Air 164) engine
is provided as the standard engine for Corsa models. The
optionally available turbocharged engine is designed
around the Turbo-Supercharger and all the related parts
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are necessary for proper performance. Under no con­
ditions should the Turbo-Supercharger be removed and
installed on another car not equipped with the proper
engine.
Break-In Period-We recommend that the supercharger
not be used for the first 500 miles. Keep engine speed
below 2500 rpm to maintain negative readings on the
Manifold Pressure Gauge. From 500 to 1000 miles, short
bursts
are permitted but not sustained runs.
After the first 1000 miles, the car may be
driven to take full advantage of the power
from the supercharger.
Fuel and Engine Oil Requirements~Refer
to "Maintenance and Lubrication."
Air Recirculating Plate -This plate, the
same as used on
Air Conditioned Corvairs,
should be installed and removed as recom­
mended on Page 15.
Detonation -Caused by low grade fuel,
faulty timing, carbon deposits or an over­
filled crankcase, this condition is more serious
than on other engines. If detonation occurs
have your car checked by your Chevrolet
Dealer.

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We feel that you, as owner of the Cor-
vair Corsa, will be more interested in a
constant check on
engine operation than
would the average driver. Therefore the
following instruments have been provided
for your use and information.
Tachometer-with a range of 6000 rpm.
Upshifts can
be made up to 5300 rpm.
Downshift as desired provided engine speed
in
new gear does not exceed 5300 rpm. The
red
line at 5500 rpm indicates maximum rec­
ommencled
engine speed.
Speedometer -maximum reading of 140
mph. Odometers are provided for both trip and cumu­
lative mileage. Set the trip odometer by means of the
knob located beneath the instrument panel and to the
left of the steering column.
Temp-Press and Gen-Fan Indicators-operate in the
same
manner as on other Corvairs. In addition, a warn­
ing buzzer connected to the temperature light will oper­
ate if engine temperature reaches the danger point.
Under extreme operating conditions, momentary engine
overheating may occur. Should the Temp-Press light
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lEFT TURN HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR
GAUGE PRESSURE
RIGHT TURN INDICATOR
come on, release the throttle and, if the light stays on,
follow the instructions presented on Page 9 .
Manifold Pressure Gauge-tells when the supercharger
is functioning. Positive readings indicate that the super­
charger is building up pressure for more power. Neg­
ative readings indicate normally aspirated engine
operation.
Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge-indicates cylin­
der head temperature to warn of approaching overheat
condition.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The Corvair Greenbrier instr~ments and controls are
essentially the same as those of the Covair which are de­
scribed in preceding pages of this book. However, due to
body construction, various items differ somewhat in
operation and location. The next few pages cover those
items
peculiar to the Corvair Greenbrier only.
AIR VENTS
Additional outside air may be admitted into the
vehicle through air inlets located on each side of the
passenger compartment. The Air Control Lever must be
in the down position to admit outside air to the inlets.
Place
the lever in the up position to eliminate flow of outside air to inlets.
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GASOLINE HEATER
The optional Corvair
Greenbrier gasoline heater
provides an ample volume
of heated air within two
minutes
after being turned
on; controls are:
FAN-This lever provides "LOW" blower speed at its
first
stop and "HI" blower speed when in the full
down position; it must be pushed down to either
position before heater will operate.
DEF-Diverts heated air to the defroster ducts for de­
fogging or deicing windows; depress to increase
flow.
HEAT -Depress lever to select degree of heat desired
NOTE: It is a normal condition for combustion
blower to operate
a short time after heater or
car ignition
is turned off.

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EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
Your Corvair is finished with General Motors "Magic­
Mirror" acrylic lacquer. This is a finish of maximum beauty
which, in depth of color, gloss retention and durability is
superior to conventional lacquer finishes.
Washing Your Corvair
The best way to preserve the finish is to keep it clean.
Normally only frequent washings are required to maintain
its original beauty. Wash the car in either warm or cold
(never hot) water, not in the direct rays of the sun, and not
while the sheet metal surfaces are hot. Never wipe dirt
from dry painted surfaces because this may scratch the
finish. The use
of strong soaps and chemical detergents
should be avoided and in any event cleaning agents
should be promptly flushed from the surface and not
allowed to dry or they may streak the finish.
Polishing and Waxing Your Corvair
Even though the acrylic paint on your car is more
durable than conventional finishes; under certain condi­
tions you may wish to wax or polish your car to provide
maximum protection. Calcium chloride and other salts,
road oil and tar, tree sap, chemicals from factory chim­
neys
and other foreign matter may damage any known
automobile finish if allowed to remain in contact with the
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paint film. Prompt washing may not thoroughly remove
these deposits .
and, particularly in geographical areas
where these exposure conditions are severe, properly
applied polishes and waxes of known quality will pro­
vide the best protection. Chevrolet Dealers offer G. M.
Acry-Mel Hand Applied Cleaner and Polish and G. M.
Triple Action Cleaner and Polish; both are excellent for
use on acrylic finishes. Road oil and tar removers must
be warranted safe for use on acrylic finishes. Chevrolet
recommends G. M. Road Oil and Tar Remover.
Protection of. Exterior Bright Metal Parts
All bright metal parts of the car should be regularly
cleaned and protected against the same substances
harmful to the painted surfaces. NormallY, washing with
water is all that is required. Never use chrome polish,
steam or any caustic soap to clean ALUMINUM. Wash
only with luke-warm water, and if necessary, a mild soap.
Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Severe cases may be
cleaned with a cleaning compound specified for acrylic
finishes.
It is recommended that all bright metal parts of your
Corvair, after being thoroughly cleaned, be given a
coating of wax and rubbed to a high polish. This will
serve to keep corrosive agents away from these surfaces,
and should be repeated as often as required.

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GASOLINE AND ENGINE OIL
In the selection of gasoline and engine oil to be
used, it is best to consider the reputation of the refiner
or marketer. This is the best means of obtaining gasoline
and oil of high quality.
Gasoline
The Corvair Turbo-Air 95 horsepower engine is
designed to operate efficiently on regular grade gas­
olines commonly sold in the United States and Canada.
The
higher horsepower performance engines are
designed to operate efficiently on premium grade gas­
olines commonly sold in the United States and Canada.
Use of regular grade gasolines in these higher per­
formance engines may result ,in excessive knocking.
Since the octane quality of all regular grade or of
all premium grade gasolines is not the same and factors
such as altitude, terrain and air temperqture affect oper­
ating efficiency, excessive' knocking may result, even
though you are using the grade of gasoline recom­
mended for your engine. If excessive knocking occurs in
your engine, it may be necessary to use the next higher
grade of gasoline, and if knocking continues, consult
your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
If you plan to operate your Corvair outside the
continental limits of the United States or Canada, there
is a possibility that the best fuels available are so low
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in octane quality that excessive knocking and serious
engine trouble may result from their use. To minimize this
possibility, write to Chevrolet Motor Division, General
Motors Corporation, Service Operations Department,
Detroit, Michigan 48202 giving: Your engine serial num­
ber (see page 44), the compression ratio of your engine
(see page 44) and the country or countries in which you
plan to travel. You will be furnished details of adjust­
ments or modifications which should be made to your
engine by your Chevrolet dealer prior to your departure.
After arriving in a foreign country, contact the nearest
authorized General Motors dealer for brand names of
the best fuels available and advice as to where they
may be purchased.
In all cases excessive knocking should be avoided
as much as possible in order to prevent possible engine
damage. Operation of your car under conditions of con­
tinuous or excessive knocking constitutes misuse of the
engine for which the Chevrolet Division is not responsible
under the terms of the manufacturer's New Vehicle
Warranty.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
The use of a high quality oil of the correct viscosity
is your best assurance of continued reliability and per­
formancefrom your engine. It is recommended that
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pres­
sures.
Over-inflation can adversely affect riding comfort,
quietness and tire life while under-inflation affects vehicle
handling and tire life.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES (Based on Original Equipment Tires)
CORVAIR (6.50-134 PR Tires) Cold-Hot**
Average Owner Service up to 5-Front Rear Front Rear
passenger load (normal i nfla-tion) Air conditioned models and convertibles 15 28 18 33 All other models 15 26 18 31 Continuous Service with up to fu II load ca pacity or h ig h speeds (maximu m inflation) 19 30 22 35
NOTE: As shown in the above table, Corvair rear tire pressures should be maintained at least 11 psi higher than front tire pressures;
CORVAIR .95
7.00 x 14"4 ply S.P. 24 30 28 35 7.00 x 14-6 ply S.P. 24
34 28 39 7.00 x 14-6 ply I Light Truck 24
45 28 50
7 .00 x 14 -8 ply I Type 24 60 28 65
Spare Tire...,.lnflate to proper Rear (Cold) pressure. Deflate to correct pressure when using as front tire. -After car has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than one mile. --Pressures can riseas much as 7 pounds above cold figures depending on loads carried, length of driving, and car speed prior to check.
, Fron t tire loads increase appreciably with cargo
lci'ading; therefore the above is recommended for best
steering characteristics.
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Full load capacity of the vehicle is 1 OOOlbs. total.
Consisting of 3 passengers in front seat, 3 passengers
in
rear seat and 100 Ibs . luggage.
Manufacturer's original equipment 4-plyrating tires
are designed and thoroughly tested to meet all normal
requirements of your vehicle as outlined above.
For continuous full load service or heavy duty oper­
ation, eight ply rated tire options are recommended at
the above recommended tire pressures.
Switching Tires
When rear tires are replaced, put new tires on front
and used on rear and reset to recommended tire
pressures. ,
FOR MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE
• Ke.ep tires properly inflated.
• Check regularly for cuts, bruises and puncturing ob­
jects. Nails etc. will often be carried in the tire with
no noticeable loss of air. Do not remove a puncturing
object until prepared to change or repair the tire.
• Avoid unnecessary sudden starts and stops; take curves
and corners slowly.
•
Avoid driving over curves, sharp objects or chuckholes.
•
Have wheel alignment checked periodically, especially
when tires show unusual wear.