Chevrolet station wagon 1970 Important Operating, Maintenance And Safety Instructions Download

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Page 3: ...ce you can be certain that it represents GM design and engineer ing and that it has been built with the care and dedication you have come to expect from Chevrolet Your new 1970 Chevrolet meets or exceeds all applicable U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Effectiveness of these safety features can best be continued through regular vehicle inspection and maintenance FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AN...

Page 4: ...ns zone offices at the locations listed on pages 79 80 Should you have any questions which your dealer is unable to answer the zone office nearest you or the Owner Relations Department at the Chevrolet Motor Division Detroit Michigan 48202 will be pleased to assist you MAINTAINING SAFETY AND RELIABILITY A special colored supplement contains recommendations to help you maintain the safety and depen...

Page 5: ...passing turning or lane changing so you won t run into the unexpected Maintain proper spacing and check rearward conditions too When the light turns green make sure cross wise traffic has stopped before starting up Anticipate your next move and signal your intention at a reasonable time to the drivers around you DRIVING AT NIGHT Remember to remove sun glasses at dusk and at other times when the li...

Page 6: ...now to slick ice or dig your wheels in deeper Sand rock salt Liquid 3 Tire Chain or a piece of carpeting under the rear wheels can help if you do get bogged down Remember that wet ice at about 32 F is extremely slippery drive very cautiOuSly EXTENDED TRIPS Before and regularly during the trip check tire pressure windshield washer and other fluid levels and have necessary maintenance performed on a...

Page 7: ... with the contents of this booklet and follow the recommendations outlined Your Chevrolet dealer has the trained personnel and specialized equipment to properly service your Chevrolet station wagon Have him inspect your car and perform any maintenance or adjustments required We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product and assure you of our continuing intere...

Page 8: ...d to a maximum of 60 M P H but do not drive for extended periods at any one constant speed either fast or slow During this period avoid full throttle starts and if possible abrupt stops Gentle braking during the first few hundred miles of operation will re sult in longer brake life and better future performance Avoid hard stops especially during the first 200 miles 5 of operation since brake misus...

Page 9: ...should be closed while driving to prevent drawing exhaust gases into the car However If for some reason the trunk must remain open while moving the following precautions should be ob served Close allwindows Adjust heating or cooling system to force outside air into car with blower set at high speed and controls set in any position except OFF On cars equipped with outside air vents in or under inst...

Page 10: ...Column Lock is not intended as a substitute for the parking brake Always set your park ing brake when leavIng the vehicle unat tended to help assure that the vehicle will not move CAUTION In a parking Situation always let go of the steering wheel BEFORE turning the ignition key to LOCK position When parking on a hill with wheels turned in to the curb be sure the car has come to a complete stop bef...

Page 11: ...ine COld fully depress accel erator pedal to floor and slowly release This sets automatic choke With foot off the accelerator pedal crank the engine by turning the key to the Start position and release when engine starts If the engine starts but fails to run re peat above procedure When the engine is running smoothly the idle speed may be reduced by slightly depressing the accelerator pedal and th...

Page 12: ...and thus reducing brake effectiveness CA JTION Use caution w en shifting into lower gear ratios on slippery surfaces with vehicle moving the abrupt braking action could cause the driving wheels to skid Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions The Powerglide Turbo Hydra Matic 350 and 400 are completely automatic transmissions which replace the stan dard clutch and transmission After start...

Page 13: ... climbing or descending steep grades Do not shift to Labove 40 mph TURBO HYDRA MATIC 350 AND 400 P PARK R REVERSE N NEUTRAL D DRIVE L2 LOW Lt LOWI Use only when car is stopped For backing car from stop For standing Brakes Applied For forward driving Depress accelerator to floor for extra acceleration below 65 mph depress accelerator half way at speeds below 30 mph For driving in heavy traffic or o...

Page 14: ... Upgrade When stopped on an upgrade main tain your position by applying the brakes Never hold the car in place by accelerating engine with transmission in gear This could cause damage by overheating the transmission auto matic or clutch manual Rocking Car If it becomes necessary to rock the car to free it from sand mud or snow move the selector lever from D to R in a repeat pattern while simul tan...

Page 15: ...he Anti Theft Steering Col umn Lock locks the steering and shift controls as well as the ignition system special provisions are neces sary for towing a vehicle when the switch is in lock position Normally it will be necessary to place a dolly under the rear wheels and tow the vehicle with the front end raised Detailed towing information is avail able at your dealer and has been provided to tow tru...

Page 16: ...harged battery with suitable jumper cables CAUTION Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery If a frozen battery is sus pected open and examine a l fill vents on the battery If Ice can be seen or the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with Jumper cables When attaching jumper cables First attach one end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery id...

Page 17: ...will enable you to more quickly understand and properly in terpret these instruments GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE A good driver familiarizes himself with the controls of any automobile BE FORE operating it Fuel Gauge This electrically operated gauge registers correctly when the ignition switch is il l the on position When the ignition switch is turned off the needle will not necessarily return to the emp...

Page 18: ...t should go out and remain out If the light remains on when engine is running have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer locate and correct the trouble as soon as possible Oil Pressure Indicator Light This light will be on when the ig nition switch is turned on and should go out after the engine is started Occasionally the light may be seen to flicker momentarily but this will do 15 no harm However if ...

Page 19: ...g system is equipped with a regulator which controls the charge according to battery requirements When the Delcotron generator is supplying more 16 gine operation causing tachometer in dications in or above the red area can lead to serious engine damage func tion of the oil pressure light located in the tachometer face is described on page 15 the center of the Q_ and Should pointer move to the lin...

Page 20: ...e headlight beams see Page 19 Optional Warning Lights Low Fuel 119 0 W B The low fuel indicator light will light and illuminate the word Fuel when the fuel gauge registers between one fourth to one eighth full Occasional flicking of the light when stopping and starting the car is normal A steady 17 glow indicates low fuel Check Doors This indicator light will glow when the ignition switch is on Be...

Page 21: ...CONTROLS ASTRO VENTIlATION LEFT OUTlET HEATER CONTROLS OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS 18 OPTIONAL CLOCK GLOVE BOX LOCK ...

Page 22: ...ke a good look at your tires checking them for excessive wear cuts nails etc Check too that all wheel nuts are tight and that each wheel is running true no wobble as would occur with bent wheels Improper inflation rapid acceleration quick stops fast cornering high speeds and heavy loading ad versely affect tire life and can cause uneven wear Tires should be rotated every 6 000 miles for more unifo...

Page 23: ...x BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE HOSES Brake lines and brake hoses should also he periodi cally checked for proper attachment leaks cracks A2 chafing deterioration etc Ask your serviceman to check brake lines and hoses when your vehicle is on the hoist for oil change or lubrication service Any questionable parts noted should be replaced immedi ately by a qualified mechanic EXHAUST SYSTEM Each time the vehi...

Page 24: ... linkage whenever your vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change service This should include an inspection of the pitman shaft tie A3 rod idler ann and steering arm attachments Needed adjustments or replacements should be made promptly OTHER FEATURES Many features provided for safety of vehicle operation could become ineffective because of wear misalign ment or misadjustment occurring during...

Page 25: ... so mirrors and or sun visors stay in the desired positioned It may be neces A4 sary to have the friction joints adjusted for best performance Door Latches I for some reason doors do not close latch or lock properly your dealer should be con sulted without delay for evaluation and correction of the problem Hood Latches Check to make sure the hood closes easily but firmly by lifting on the hood aft...

Page 26: ...lamps to flicker on and off If this condition develops have your head lamp wiring checked immediately GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE A good driver turns on his headlamps at early dusk and during bad weather to help other drivers see his car from a distance even though he himself may still be able to see the roadway adequately TURN KNOB TO PARKING LAMPS MARKER OFF VARY INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FULLY COUNTER CLOCKW...

Page 27: ... owner s responsibility to check all lamps signaling systems and warning lights frequently to be sure they are working properly Headlamp aim should be checked periodically It is im portant that any malfunctions be corrected promptly for your safety and for the safety of others CAUTION If the brake pedal is de pressed when the hazard warning flasher IS in operation the lights will not flash bid wil...

Page 28: ...r for the turn signals to be operational This feature pre vents battery drain if the lever is left in an ON position when your car is not in use In a normal turning situation such as turning a corner the turn signal is canceled automatically after the turn is completed However in some driving maneuvers such as changing lanes on an expressway the steering wheel is not turned back sufficiently after...

Page 29: ...TE This warning light is not a substi tute for visual checking of the fluid level in the master cylinder which is a normal maintenance item at intervals specified on page 67 Power Brakes Cars equipped with power brakes use engine vacuum to reduce the brak ing effort The system has a vacuum reserve which will supply two or more power assisted brake applications after the engine has stopped After th...

Page 30: ...press pedal by hand until resistance is felt Free travel of pedal should be approximately one inch if very little or no free travel is evidence clutch adjustment is re quired Windshield Wiper and Washer The windshield wiping system oper ates at two speeds and is designed to wipe clear designated areas of the windshield under most inclement weather conditions The windshield wipers work electrically...

Page 31: ...d it be necessary to leave the ignition key with an attendant The code number of each key is stamped on a knock out plug in the key head Your Chevrolet dealer removed the key plugs and placed them with the spare set of keys in the special key envelope that was given to you at the time of delivery Record the numbers on the key en velope and discard the key plugs Keep the key envelope in a safe plac...

Page 32: ...ush snow from the hood and air inlet in front of the windshield before operating the heater Keep all windows and vents closed to eliminate dust road and wind noise and uncomfortable drafts For most satisfactory heater opera tion and air circulation operate fan 25 CAUTION In inclement weather clear snow or ice from cowl air inlets This will improve heater and defroster efficiency and reduce formati...

Page 33: ...wise at CITY posi tion provides maximum cooling To tailor the operation of your air condtioner to the type of driving you will do place the TEMP knob in HIWAY or CITY position as required 26 Direct the airflow by adjusting the vanes at the face of the unit and the louvered rotating outlet at each side For most efficient cooling when driving on highway or at elevations of 4000 feet or more turn the...

Page 34: ...eness of the system for various demands Fan The fan lever has four 4 positions from Off at the top to High at the bot tom When the air conditioning system is operating low blower will be main 27 tained even if the fan switch is moved to the Off position This is to insure air flow over the cooling coils to prevent a freeze up Selector Lever Operation OFF Shuts the entire system off MAX Air from the...

Page 35: ...s provided for cool to moder ate weather when refrigeration is not required HEATER Outside air is delivered through the lower outlets Tempera ture may be adjusted as required This position is recommehded for most winter driving DE FOG Outside air is delivered from the lower outlet and the de froster duct to provide comfort and 28 keep the windshield clear under low fogging conditions Operating tip...

Page 36: ...ture is reached Fur ther movement of the temperature dial will not decrease the time needed to bring the car to this temperature However since individual comfort requirements vary considerably you may wish to vary the dial setting slightly to compensate for warmer or cooler weather 29 Control Lever In the OFF position the system is turned off and no air enters the car However it is not necessary t...

Page 37: ...located on each side kick pad control airflow to upper side outlets For additional airflow lap coolers 2 are provided under the steering column and glove box They have vertical air control vane outlets and are aimed at the driver and passenger lap locations Under each lap cooler is a floor cooler outlet that is operated in a push pull manner for opening and closing controlling the amount of air to...

Page 38: ...con trols remain the same as described 31 for Push Button radios FM broad casts may be received as far as 25 miles from the sending station de pending on the power of the station and the existing terrain In fringe areas it may be possible to retune the radio slightly to maintain peak recep tion If not retune to a closer or stronger FM station or switch to AM operation Push buttons may be set for e...

Page 39: ...akers To Tune Your Stereo Radio Tune radio to an FM Stereo station one which makes the indicator light come on Turn the lever behind the station selector knob until volume from front and rear speakers sounds equal Regulate volume and tone controls as required sounds equal 2 Regulate volume control and tone controls as desired 3 To change program track push in volume control knob and release player...

Page 40: ...ease Release the lever to lock the seat in the desired position Powered Operated Front Seat 119 0 W B The six way electrically operated front seat combines the operation of three separate switches to move the seat into almost any desired position The three controls operate as fol lows 33 The center toggle switch is used to move the seat forward rearward up or down The front switch tilts the front ...

Page 41: ... to the desired set until the car slows to the desired speed then release the button If a temporary increase in car speed is desired depress the accelerator pedal When pressure on the acceler ator pedal is released the cruise con trol system will resume control at the previously set cruising speed When the system has been disen gaged by brake application it may be re engaged when desired as previo...

Page 42: ...drive through the wheel remaining on the ground CAUTION Care should be taken to avoid sudden acceleration when both drive wheels are on a slippery surface This could cause both drive wheels to spin especially when car is equipped with a Positraction and allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the curved surface of a road or in a turn 35 wheel encounters a slippery surface however the Positraction d...

Page 43: ...uckle is fastened pull the belt firmly across the lap in the direc tion of the retractor to obtain a snug fit The retractor will automatically tpke up the excess webbing CAUTION The buckle and flat met eye of the lap belt used with automatic locking retractors are smaller than those used with other systems Care should be taken to avoid inserting the small metal eye in the larger buckle 01 either t...

Page 44: ...buckles retractors and anchors for damage that could lessen the effectiveness of the restraint system and have ques tionable parts replaced Seat belts should be replaced if cut weakened frayed or subjected to collision loads During seat belt inspection check that anchor mounting bolts are tight 37 to the floor Do not bleach or dye belts since this may cause severe loss of strength Pre Collision Po...

Page 45: ...ushed downward Select the UP or DOWN position for the head restraint according to your seated height The position that places the top of the head restraint at the same height as or above the center of your head will normally prove best suited to your needs Do not operate the vehicle with the head restraint re moved The head restraint is also de signed to protect rear seat passengers 38 by shieldin...

Page 46: ... Cars not Equipped with Special Child Restraints If a child is traveling in a vehicle n t equipped with a General Motors Infant Safety Carrier or Child Safety Seat the following precautions should be taken 1 Children should be placed in the rear seat Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat 2 Infants unable to sit up by themselves should be restrained by placing them in a covered bassinet...

Page 47: ... and makes a habit of using his rearview mirrors while driving so as to be aware of the rear ward aspect of his total driving envi ronment Air Vents The air vents in each kick panel admit air from the vent grille just MIRROR SUPPORT ahead of the windshield Control knobs open and close the vents On cars equipped with Astro Venti lation dash outlets and kick panel outlets complement each other to pr...

Page 48: ...ed by a competent clock serviceman at least every two years Power Steering Power steering assist is provided by a hydraulic pump driven by the engine When the engine is not run ning or if the power steering pump drive belt breaks the car can still be steered but much greater steering effort will be required Power Windows Power windows have an ignition interlock so the windows cannot be operated un...

Page 49: ... been carefully designed to reduce fuel leakage after termination of certain collisions This design reduces fire hazards in these collisions Hood Release Move hood release to right of vehicle on 119 0 W E sta wagons or pull on 116 0 W E sta wagons to open the hood If the hood must be slammed to insure closing it needs adjustment Gas Cap The gas cap is located in the left rear fender of all Chevrol...

Page 50: ...nder instrument panel open vents fully Se sure to roll the glass all the way down before opening or closing the tail gate either to the side or down Raise the window by pulling out the window regulator handle at the end indicated by the arrows and turning the handle clockwise Rotate handle counterclockwise and snap into place To open the tailgate lower the win dow all the way down lift the release...

Page 51: ...ide of the rear seatback Pull seatback forward and down To raise the seat lean on the front edge of the seatback panel to remove tension from the filler panel lift up the filler panel at the location shown above then lift seat back up and rearward until it locks into place Operate both sections of the optional two section second seat in the same manner 44 THIRD SEAT STYLE Three Seat Style Seats Ce...

Page 52: ...Lower tailgate window to full down position Raise up on tailgate latch at inside of tailgate Lower tailgate Rear Door Latch Lower tailgate window to full down position Raise up on door latch at inside of tailgate Move rear door to open position 45 ...

Page 53: ...station wagon option al luggage space lid lock In two seat styles the two piece luggage space cover may be folded toward the front of the car to ex pose the rear half of the concealed luggage space or may be folded completely forward to open the en tire space and allow you to carry higher bulkier objects In three seat models the stowage space is located beneath the third seat and is completely con...

Page 54: ... or station wagon fully loaded but with no annoying sag or bumps Air is added to the rear shocks as needed through the air valve located in the rear bumper bottom flange to the right of the license plate Aminimum pres sure of 10 15 psi should be main tained at all times After the car is loaded pressure may be increased until the rear of the vehicle reaches the desired riding height or to a maxi mu...

Page 55: ...emical detergents Cleaning agents should be quickly flushed from the surfaces Polishing and Waxing Your Chevrolet Station Wagon Although acrylic paint on your car is durable you may wish to wax or polish for added protection Your Chevrolet Dealer offers many polishes and waxes now available which have proven of real value in maintaining a good paint finish When using a tar and road oil remover be ...

Page 56: ...leaner to clean imi tation leather vinyl or coated trim fabric or seats or door panels Kar Kleen Upholstery Cleaner will remove most stains 49 Polish should not be used to clean interior bright finish parts Abra sive compounds used in most polishes may damage the finish Cleaning with a damp cloth then rubbing with a polishing cloth is all that is required CAUTION When cleaning interior fabrics or ...

Page 57: ...an ever that the car receives proper maintenance For example regular attention to engine oil is essential The oil level must be periodically checked and oil added whenever needed Also the oil should be changed at the intervals specified in this manual with the proper quality and viscosity of oil If your engine should run excessively low on oil or if the oil has lost its lubricating qualities becau...

Page 58: ...ghout the country and is sup ported with a continuous follow up of publications films and other serv ice information The use of genuine General Motors parts and accessories which have the same high quality standards as original equipment parts and the use of Chevrolet approved tools developed and tested for use by 51 Chevrolet Dealers also contribute to the high quality of Guardian Main tenance Se...

Page 59: ...body parts Check emission control items at first oii change adjust engine idle speed idle fuel mixtu e Ignition timing and operational check of the PCV and related parts Check exhaust system for proper mount ing leaks and missing or damaged parts Interval At first oil change and every second oil change thereafter Every 6 000 miles Service To Be Performed Check air conditioning system hose connec t...

Page 60: ...buretor inlet and in line fuel filters if equipped with in line filter Replace distributor cam lubricator Interval Service To Be Performed Drain automatic transmission sump and add fresh fluid normal passenger car service Adjust Powerglide low band at first fluid change Replace Turbo Hydra Matic 400 sump filter Every 2 years Drain radiator coolant flush and refill system Every 36 000 Check steerin...

Page 61: ...ethod of checking Any deficiencies noted should be corrected without delay o Anti Theft Lock o Rearview Mirrors Visors o Lights Hazard Warning Flashers o Defrosters o Door Latches o Seat Belts o Starter Safety Switch o Hood Latches o Tire Inflation o Transmission Shift Indicator o Fuel Water Oil Lines etc o Windshield Wipers o Horn o Parking Brake o Windshield Washers o Seat Back Latches 54 ...

Page 62: ...of the engine for which the ChevroletDivision is not responsible under terms of the Manu facturer s new Vehicle Warranty Operation in a Foreign Country If you plan to operate your Chevro let outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada there is a possibility that the best fuels avail able are so low in anti knock quality that excessive knocking and serious engine damage may result...

Page 63: ...ely and economically solve those problems without causing other difficulties For example if higher detergency is re quired to reduce varnish and sludge deposits resulting from some unusual operational difficulty a thoroughly tested and approved concentrate Engine Oil Supplement is avail able at your Chevrolet dealer It is suggested that in the event of an operational problem you consult your deale...

Page 64: ...s freez ing protection to 20 F 32 F in Canada Every two years the cooling system should be serviced as follows 1 Drain coolant when hot through the radiator drain valve 2 Close valve and add sufficient plain water to fill system 3 Run engine until normal operat ing temperature is reached 4 Drain and refill the system as described in steps 1 2 and 3 a sufficient number of times until the drained li...

Page 65: ...d specify AC To completely drain the cooling system The cooling system should be flushed with plain water after each coolant drain All models remove the radiator cap and open the drain cock at the bottom of the radiator Six Cylinder engine remove the drain plug located at the left side of the block Eight Cylinder engine remove plugs on each side of the block CAUTION When an engine Is ae normal ope...

Page 66: ...road surface This phenomenon known as hydroplaning may cause partial or complete loss of traction which adversely affects vehicle con trol and stopping ability To reduce the possibility of traction loss the following precautions should be ob served 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators are...

Page 67: ... an extra mar gin of tire service is desired Use of a larger tire or a load range D tire should not be construed as permitting an increase in the full rated vehicle load over that specified in the tire inflation pressure placard applied to the left front door of your vehicle Only those tires of the size shown on the table are recommended for use on your Chevrolet Station Wagon Use 60 Optional H 78...

Page 68: ...for load range B tires or 40 pounds per square inch cold for load range D tires Sustained speeds above 75 mph are not recommended when the 4 pounds per square inch adjust ment would require pressures greater than the maximum stated above 3 Cold tire inflation pr ssure after ve 61 pressures can cause a serious reduction in tire life Inflation pressures should be checked at least once a month and pr...

Page 69: ...II 5 WHEELS 4 WHEELS NOTE Base of jack column should be slightly angled in toward car since it will straighten as car is raised CAUTION Stand clear ot and never get beneath the car when it is supported only by a jack the jack is designed only tor use when changing wheels Always use satety stands to support the car if neces sary to get underneath On cars equipped with a positraction differential do...

Page 70: ...dvice on the frequency of oil and filter changes under unusual driving conditions The above recommendations apply to the first change as well as subse quent oil changes The oil change interval for your Chevrolet engine is based on the use of oils that meet the requirements indicated in the section on Engine Oil Recommendations Oil change intervals longer than those listed above will result in seri...

Page 71: ...reafter This recommendation is based on the use of engine oils that meet the re quirements indicated in the section on Engine Oil Recommendations and the use of a quality oil filter AC Oil Filters provide maximum engine pro tection Manifold Heat Control Valve Every 6000 miles or four months check heat control valve for freedom of operation If shaft is sticking free it up with G M Manifold Heat Con...

Page 72: ...se Gear Lubricant meeting re quirements of U S Ordnance Spec MIL L 2105 B Positraction Same as standard axle but use only the special positraction lubricant available from your Chev rolet Dealer Manual Transmission 3 Speed Every 6 000 miles Check at operating temperature and fill as necessary to level of filler plug hole with SAE 80 or SAE 80 90 Multi purpose Gear Lubricant meeting re quirements o...

Page 73: ...correctly established at room tem perature SO F as described when the transmission reaches normal op erating temperature the fluid level will appear at the FULL mark The flUid level is set at 1 4 inch below the ADD mark on the dipstick to allow for expansion of the fluid which oc curs as the transmission temperature rises to its normal operating point of lS0 F DO NOT OVERFILL Changing Fluid Remove...

Page 74: ...d development work related to vehicle emissions and control systems have been developed which are highly effective in reducing undesirable crank case and exhaust emissions This work continues at an accelerated pace Bl All new 1970 Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks com ply with all Federal and State laws and regulations for the Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicl...

Page 75: ...service recom mendations presented on last page of this section NEW CARBURETOR LEAN MIXTURES ENGINE IDLE INCREASED KEY TO c c s SYSTEM IlUU _ _ DTflIMUn HUT EXCHANGED FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO UNDERHOOD AIR flOW Control ed Combustion System CCS The Controlled Combustion System used on most vehi les is designed o reduce exhaust air pollution by alter mg the combustion process CCS includes a special ...

Page 76: ...special calibrated carburetor distributor and related components Complete effectiveness of the system is dependent on proper maintenance See service recom mendalions B3 HOS E SOLENOID TO CARBURETOR ClEAN AIR DIS TRIBUTOR HOSE SOUNDIO TO CARBURITOR VACUUM S OUNOID Transmission Controlled Spark TCS Transmission Controlled Spark is another separate sys tem used on most vehicles designed to further re...

Page 77: ...sing a lower volatility fuel For Cleaner Air Better Engine Performance Follow these Periodic Service Recommendations Inlerval System Service AI fi rst oll change Positive crankcase Check for proper operation 4 mos or 8 000 ventilation PCV Inspect PCV Filler in Air Cleaner miles whichever occurs first Controlled Combus Sel Idle speed ignillon timing and tlon System CCS fuel mixture to specification...

Page 78: ...les clean repack with a high melting point wheel bear ing lubricant On units equipped with disc brakes use wheel bearing lubri cant GM Part No 1051195 or equiv alent This is a premium high melting point lubricant When replacement is necessary specify United Delco parts CAUTION Long fibre or viscous type lubricant should not be used Do not mix wheel bearing lubricants Be sure to thoroughly clean be...

Page 79: ...if you suspect the system is not performing as it should NOTE On vehicles equipped with a Four Season Air Conditioning System the sys tem will not operate below ambient tem peratures of 30 F regardless of control position Battery Care Energizer Every 6 000 miles Clean terminals and oil felt washer Check the fluid level in each cell of your battery regularly The electro lyte level indicator in the ...

Page 80: ...Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper distribution _ of the load in the trailer and can be checked by weigh ing separately the loaded trailer and then the tongue Tire inflation recommendations out lined in this Owner s Manual should be followed When towing trailers the allowable passenger and cargo load as shown in the instructions for tire inflation pressures located on left front door must be r...

Page 81: ...MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE IMPORTANT For maximum performance and economy keep your GM car I I I I ali GM Specify General Motors parts identified by one of these trademarks l MQ G 70 ...

Page 82: ...hen the en gine will turn over but will not sta rt B If the fuel tank is not empty you may check further to see Checking Fuel Flow 71 whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and remove the center wire from the coil tower Place a jar or cup under the open line and briefly crank the engine by means of the starter If fuel spurts from the fitting you maya...

Page 83: ...ead and for no apparent reason have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the baHery the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator light on the instrument panel 72 POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the cor has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate Check both ends of both bat...

Page 84: ...EL falls danger ouslYlow Check the oilleve l as a matter of course M Low COOLANT LEVEL will of course cause engine over heating Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have it corrected if necessary 73 N Check the RADIATOR CORE Clean it if it is plugged with bVgs leaves or other foreign material 0 Condition of the FAN BELT is very important not only for en gine cooling but also for proper...

Page 85: ...g System U S Measure Imperial Measure 307 V S 250 L S 350 v s 400 v s 454 v s 12 qt IS qt 23 qt 22 qt 10 qt 13 qt 19 qt 18 qt 74 Thermostat ALL 195 Radiator Pressure Cap 15 lb With Air Conditioning add 1 qt U S Measure qt Imperial Measure Air Conditioning Systems Refrigerant R 12 GM Chevrolet System 3 Ibs All Others 3 Ibs 12 oz Compressor Oil 525 Vis All Systems Powerglide Turbo Hydramatic 350 400...

Page 86: ...e Low Compression 400 V S Engine 454 V S Engine 345 HP 454 V S Engine 390 HP 8 Cylinder Engine 400 Cu In 2 Barrel 4 Barrel 265 4800 330 4800 400 2800 415 3200 9 0 1 10 25 1 4 125 4 125 3 75 3 766 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Normal Service Original Equipt AC Type R 46T AC Type R 44 AC Type R 44 AC Type R 44 AC Type R 44T AC Type R 44T AC Type R 43T FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER 454 Cu In 4 Barrel 345 4800 390 5400...

Page 87: ...ing from horn relay to Air Conditioning relay Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse or melt before damage occurs to an entire wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload See your Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary BULB SPE...

Page 88: ... L6 307 cu in AC Type A169CW Engine Air Cleaner 350 cu in AC Type A358C Element 400 cu in AC Type A212CW 307 396 454 cu in AC Type A348C Carburetor Fuel All AC Type GF427 Filter Positive Crankcase L 6 AC Type CV723C Ventilator Valve AIIV 8 AC Type CV736C Crankcase Ventilation All AC Type FC2 Filter 77 ...

Page 89: ...nce and Lubrication 55 Light Watch System 21 Minor Trouble Shooting 71 Occupant Restraint Belts 35 Oil and Filter 64 Oil Pressure Indicator Light 15 Operating Instructions 7 Operation in Foreign Country 55 Optional Gauges 16 Optional Warning Lights 17 Owner Safety Checks 52 Positraction 35 Power Windows 41 Recommended Schedule for Periodic Maintenance and Lubrication 63 Rear View Mirror 40 Seats 3...

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