oil temperature CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRANSMISSION-POWERGLIDE
Every 6000 miles-Check fluid level on dipstick with
engine idling, selector lever in NEUTRAL position,
parking brake set and transmission at operating
temperature. If fluid level is below full mark on dip­
stick,
add small amount of Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type
"A" bearing the mark AQ-ATF followed
by a
number and the suffix letter "A". Recheck
fluid
level on dipstick and again add a small amount
of fluid if needed to bring level to full mark. DO
NOT
OVERFILL.
NOTE: From the "Add Oil" mark to the "Ful/' ,
mark on the dipstick indicates a difference of
only 1 pint of fluid.
Every 1
2,000 miles (more frequently, depending on
severity of service, if vehicle is used to pull trailer,
carry full loads during high ambient temperatures,
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operate in mountainous terrain or operate under
other severe condition .sl-Remove fluid from the
transmission sump and add two (2) quarts of fresh
fluid.
Operate transmission through all ranges and
check fluid level as described above.
If vehicle is so equipped, clean dust and dirt from
transmission oil cooler every 12,000 miles.
TRANSMISSION-3 AND 4-SPEED
Follow recommendations given under "Rear Axle"
on page 42.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL LINKAGE-
3 AND 4-SPEED
Corvair
Every 12,000 miles-Lubricate connector (indicated in the
illustration below) with a water resistant EP Chassis
Lubricant.
Every
12,000 miles-Remove tunnel cover under vehicle
and lubricate gearshift lever ball and socket with
Lubriplate.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine cup at the end of the spark plug
wire
and the tubular metal con­
nector inside of it. If the spark
plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or
facial tissue, folded several thick­
nesses, around the wire at least
three inches back from the end
and grasp wire at this point. Hold the bare wire about 1,4 inch
from the.
bare tip of the spark
plug from which you removed the
wir,e. When the engine is "turned Checking 'or Spark
over" a spark should jump across the 1,4 inch space, indicating
ample current supply. If no spark jumps, the difficulty is probably
caused by a defective ignition part and should be corrected by
your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM
When the car will run but evidences serious overheating on the
temperature gauge in the instrument panel, there are several items
which may
be checked.
(L) Engine overheating will occur when the OIL LEVEL falls danger­
ouslylow. Check the oil level as a malter of course.
CAUTION: Never drive the car when the TEMP-PRESS indicator in
the instrument panel is lighted. (See Page 9.)
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(M) Check the air intake louvers . Clean them if they are plugged
with leaves or other foreign material.
(N) Condition of the FAN BELT
is very important, not only for en­
gine cooling but
also for proper
generator operation. Check the
condit ion of the belt. Replace
it
if it is worn or frayed. Loosen the
idler
bracket bolts and move the
bracket toward the engine to
remove and replace the belt.
Tighten the belt, whether new or
old, by loosening the idler bracket nuts, prying with a bar on the Checking Fan Bel' Tension
bracket until the belt is tensioned properly, then retighten the
bracket bolts. Proper belt tension is such that, when belt is de­
flected downward with moderate thumb pressure at a point midway
between the
generator and fan pulleys, the belt will deflect about
%" to X6". Do not overtighten the belt.
(0) Another cause of engine overheating may be an inoperative
COOLING SYSTEM THERMOSTAT. If the thermostat should fail
i n the closed position, it will not permit
air to circulate through the
engine. See your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.

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Page
Air Cleaner .............................. 39
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 & 40
Air Recirculating Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Ash Tray ............................ 17 & 26
Battery .............................. 33 & 42
Body Lubrication .......................... 43
Brake Main Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Brake-Parking ........................... 12
Brakes
.................................. 12
Bright Metal Parts
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 30
Type and Location .................... 31
Chassis Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Cigarette Lighter ............... . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Circuit Breaker ........................... , 45
Cleaning Hints
Exterior
Appearance ................... 30
Interior Appearance ................... 31
Clutch Adjustment ......................... , 12
Clutch Cross
Shaft......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Clutch Pedal ............................. 12
Clutch Pulleys
& Cables .................... , 40
Cooling System ........................... 33
Crankcase Ventilation ...................... 37
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Page
Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Dimmer Switch ........................... 11
Distributor ............................... 39
Doors and Locks ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 & 26
Rear ........................... 19 & 27
Side ................................ 27
Driving for Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Engine
Oil Cooler ......................... 40
Engine Compartment ................... 21 & 26
Engine Lubrication ......................... 32
Front Suspension .......................... 38
Front Wheel Bearings ...................... 40
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Fuel Gauge .............................. 8
Fuses ................................... 45
Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 & 29
Generator ............................... 39
Gen-Fan Indicator ...................... 9 & 23
Heater
Direct
Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Gasoline
.......................... . .
Ignition
Switch ........................... .
Jacking the
Car .......................... .
Keys
.................................. .
Light Control Knob
........................ .
Lighting
System Trouble Checks ............... .
24
3
36
18
10
11