1965 CHEVROLET - Free Shop Manual
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1. LIFT L LOW For hard pulling at low speeds and climbing SAND SNOW or descending steep grades MUD AND Do not shift to L above 40 mph STEEP GRADES Lifting clears stops that prevent unintentional shifts to Park Low or Reverse 9 Holding Car on an Upgrade When stopped on an upgrade maintain your posi tion by applying the brakes Never hold the car in place by accelerating engine This could cause damage by overheating the transmission For the same reason the engine should never be accelerated in L D or R with the brakes engaged Rocking Car Rock the car to free it from mud sand or snow by accelerating the engine as required and moving the transmission selector lever between D and R positions Pushing to Start Turn off all electrical loads such as radio heater and if possible lights until the engine starts With the ignition key turned ON and the transmis sion in N neutral allow the car speed to reach 25 to 30 miles per hour Then shift the transmission to L low position After the engine starts the transmission may be operated in the normal manner Never tow the car to start Towing The car may be towed safely on its rear wheels with the selector lever in N Neutral position at speeds of 35 miles per hour or less under most conditions However the drive shaft must be disconnected or the car towed on its front wheels if 1 Tow speeds in excess of 35 mph are ne2. 3AG AGC 7 amp FROCHOT voee oisi o SECURE 3AG AGC 10 amp Backup Light Parking Light and Brake Signal Light 3AG AGC 10 amp Spotlight 25 x EE IM 3AG AGC 15 amp Four Season Air Conditioning SAE 30 amp Custom Air Conditioning SAE 20 amp Overdrive Fuse 3AG AGC 15 amp is located in wiring harness on engine side of the dash panel just forward of the instrument panel An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse SAE 30 amp is located in wire running from starter solenoid to Air Conditioning wiring harness 47 BULB SPECIFICATIONS Headlamp Unit Outer High Beam Low Beam Inner High Beam Parking Lamp and Front Directional Signal Tail and Stop Lamps and Rear Directional Signal Tail Lamp Bel Air License Plate Lamp Back up Lamp Lda 22 wns ala eA Instrument Lamps Clock Lamp Glove Compartment Lamps Temperature Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Indicator Lamp Generator Indicator Lamp Hi Beam Indicator Lamp Automatic Transmission Quadrant Lamp Directional Signal Indicator kanpa Ignition Lock Lamp Heater Control Panel Lamp Dome Lamp Side Rail Lamp Sport Coupe and Sport Sedan Courtesy Lamp Convertible and Rear Quarter Lamp 3 Seat Station Wagon Radio Dial Lamp Brake Alarm Lamp 00 O 0 0 9 OT we A a Ol OTU 6 eee o s a s 9 5 Candle power Number 37 VW 4002 SSW Sealed Beam 4001 37 W Sealed Beam 4 32 1157 4 67 32 1156 2 1895 1 1445 2 1895
3. DRIVING WITH THE POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The Powerglide transmission is a completely automatic transmission which replaces the standard clutch and transmission After starting the engine with the selector lever in N Neutral or P Park position select the range desired and depress the accelerator The transmission will do the rest A gradual start with a steady increase of pressure on the accelerator pedal will enable the transmission to shift into the more economical cruising gear in the shortest possible time Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the transmission to remain in low gear for a considerably longer period with resultant higher fuel consumption On the Super Sport model the Powerglide shift lever is floor mounted as shown at the right The lever may be shifted freely from N Neutral to D Drive Press lightly on the shift lever button located on top of the shift handle with the palm of your hand as you shift into or out of L Low or R Reverse Force this button fully down when shifting to and from P Park Exercise care in depressing button to prevent unintentional shifts to Park Low or Reverse kaa a P PARK Use only when car is stopped CAR PARKED LIFT R REVERSE For backing car from stop deu NORMAL N NEUTRAL For standing Brakes Applied DRIVING SE a EOE TNR RANGE D DRIVE For Forward Driving Step hard on accel erator for extra acceleration below 45 mph V8 40 mph 6 cyl
4. i Jl Wl I I Risse ret ama RIT A and is INE NPL LL t mmt useful for checking trip mileages maintenance 200008 periods and fuel consumption ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS These indicator lights are provided in the instrument cluster to indicate a normal operating engine temperature and also quickly warn of an over heated engine With the ignition switch in the START position both the red hot and the green cold indicator lights will go on to let you know that they are operating properly When the engine is started the red light will turn off immediately It will light up at no other time unless for some reason the engine reaches a dangerously high operating temperature If the red light should come on the engine must be stopped until the cause of the overheating is corrected The green light will remain on only until the engine reaches its normal operating temperature and will then go out Check these lights frequently as you drive Engine temperature is normal as long as both the red and green lights are off GENERATOR INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator light provides a quick check on the generating system of your Chevrolet The red light will be on when the ignition key is in the on position but before the engine is started After the engine starts the light should go out and remain out If the light remains on when engine is running have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the electrical
5. 15 1004 6 90 6 631 2 1893 2 257 Air Conditioning Ammeter Super Sport Comfort Tilt Steering Wheel Generator Indicator Light POR 9 o eee eee 9 9 9 9 9 o 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 o9 n 9 n Headlight Beam Indicator Light Hood Release INDEX Ignition Switch eL os eere 4 UTE open eror exeo ru ENT x OORT Keys Doors and Locks 4 21 Lighting System Trouble Checks 13 LIGDnDSWItCB euet esa o suoi 12 EUDHEBUDHS DL PET os eme caet ea enini 31 36 Maintenance and Lubrication 31 36 Minor Trouble Shooting 41 Oll and Eilters NR e reni 32 36 Oil Pressure Gauge Super Sport 11 Oil Pressure Indicator Light 9 Operating Instructions 4 Otharest rag Sis eae reste tice eren enin 22 Parking Brake Indicator Light 10 Power Windows and Steering 23 Pushing to Starts oro eoru 7 RadioE A Aran SS fee Sene nen 16 Rear Compartiment cclees ommeinenseees 24 DORIS ce uou EU INTE CAP TTS 20 26 27 DORE BBlfs aie ice cose trame Co T a rg o 23 Speedometer and Odometer 18 Specifications s 2 5 Lees 45 Station Wagon d JJ iesus sie anA 25 27 Steering POWOb e eases a e rn dU DS Me 23 Super Lift Shock Absorbers 28 Tachometer 5 e o si Ee Ure 10 Tailgate d E sese enne DET 25 Temperature Gauge Super Sport 11 Temperature LEights 12 sleeves eek 9 Tire Caro C Ie eeimarsvo e
6. Apply additional cleanser to the area and scrub until the top is clean Care must be exercised to keep the cleanser from running onto body finish as it may cause streaks if allowed to run down and dry After the entire top has been cleaned rinse generously with clear water to remove all traces of cleanser Do not use volatile cleaners or household bleaching agents on the top material 30 INTERIOR APPEARANCE A few suggestions for cleaning the interior of your car s 9 Use Leather Cleaner to clean imitation leather vinyl or coated trim fabric on seats or door panels Kar Kleen Upholstery Cleaner or Kar Kleen Upholstery Spot Cleaner will remove most stains Use of a volatile cleaner is recommended for oil grease and road grime stains Caution should be exercised when using soap and other solutions eie seb mittere em EE ND i MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 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 All Chevrolet 6 cylinder engines and V 8 engines with two barrel carburetors are designed to operate efficiently on regular grade gasolines commonly sold in the United States and Canada All Chevrolet higher performance V 8 engines are designed to operate efficiently on premium grade gaso lines commonly sold in the United States
7. Remove the wheel and put on the spare tightening the wheel nuts Move the jack control lever to DOWN position and lower car one notch at a time until wheel touches ground Re tighten wheel nuts and replace hub caps CAUTION Never run the engine with car on jack espe cially if the car is equipped with a Positraction rear axle For Maximum Tire Life O Keep tires properly inflated 9 Check regularly for cuts bruises and puncturing objects 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 sudden starts and stops take curves and corners slowly Avoid driving over curbs sharp objects or chuckholes 69 Have wheel alignment checked periodically especially when tires show unusual wear Rotate tires every 6000 miles as shown in diagram 35 4 STATION WAGONS 2 ALL OTHER MODELS SWITCHING TIRES The time or mileage intervals on the following pages are intended as a guide for establishing regular mainte nance and lubrication periods for your Chevrolet Sus tained heavy duty or high speed operations or operation ENGINE OIL Engine oil should be changed at 60 day or 6 000 mile intervals whichever occurs first NOTE For Vehicles in heavy duty operation involving continuous start stop or prolonged idling engine oil should be changed after 2500 3000 miles of operation The filter should be
8. 1963 3 75 ST 30 1964 supplement 3 50 H 10 1964 w 6 tor complete cover 6 00 FORM NO YEAR PRICE EA CHEVY Il ST 7 1962 4 50 SHOP ST I9 1963 2 25 MANUAL ST 31 1964 supplement 2 00 H 30 1964 w 62 tor complete cover 5 00 S amp M 21 1960 3 75 S amp M 34 1961 4 25 CORVAIR amp ST 8 1962 2 75 CORVAIR 95 ST 20 1963 2 75 SHOP ST 33 1964 supplement 2 50 MANUAL H 35 1964 w 6 tor complete cover 5 00 ST 59 1965 4 25 CHEVELLE SHOP ST 32 1964 4 75 MANUAL ST 21 1963 4 50 CORVETTE ST 34 1964 supplement 2 00 SHOP H 40 1964 w 63 tor complete cover 5 00 MANUAL ST 60 1965 supplement 2 00 H 45 1965 w 63 tor complete cover 5 00 Previous year model manual must be ordered with this supple ment to obtain complete coverage 1961 model manual must be ordered with supplement to obtain complete coverage FORM NO YEAR PRICE EA RS 56 1954 3 75 RS 54 1955 3 25 S amp M 56 1956 3 00 RS 61 1957 3 25 RS 63 1958 3 50 TRUCK S amp M 16 1959 1 50 SHOP S amp M 22 1960 3 75 MANUAL ST 9 1960 62 4 00 ST 22 1963 4 75 ST 35 1964 supplement 2 75 H 15 1964 w 63 tor complete cover 5 50 ST 61 1965 supplement 2 75 H 20 1965 w 63 tor complete cover 5 50 CHEVY VAN ST 36 1964 65 supplement 3 00 SHOP H 25 1964 65 w 63 Truck 5 75 MANUAL for complete coverage OWNER GUIDES Chevrolet Chevy Il Corvair Corvair 95 and Cheve
9. Pull one of the spark plug wires off its spark plug Insert a short piece of bare wire such as Distributor and Coil Cables V 8 shown a bobby pin between the rubber 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 the wire at this point Hold the bare wire about 14 inch from the bare tip of the spark plug from which you removed the wire When the engine is turned over a spark should jump across the V 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 i A p A Checking Spark 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 ously low Check the oil level as a matter of course M Low WATER LEVEL will of course cause engine overheating Determine the cause of the low water level and have it corrected if necessary 44 N Check the RADIATOR CORE Clean it if it is plugged with bugs leaves or other foreign material O Condition of the FAN BELT is very importa
10. and Canada Use of regular grade gasolines in these higher performance V 8 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 temperature affect operat ing efficiency excessive knocking may result even though you are using the grade of gasoline recommended for your engine If excessive knocking occurs in your engine it may be necessary to use the next higher grade of gaso 3l line and if knocking continues consult your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer If you plan to operate your Chevrolet outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada there is a possibility that the best fuels available are so low in octane quality that excessive knocking and serious engine trouble may result from their use To minimize this possi bility write to Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation Service Operations Department Detroit Michigan 48202 giving Your engine serial number see page 45 the compression ratio of your engine see page 46 and the country or countries in which you plan to travel You will be furnished details of adjustments or modifications which should be made to your engine by your Chevrolet dealer prior to your departure After arriv ing in a foreign country contact the nearest authorized General Motors dealer for brand names of the best fuels available and advice as to wh
11. ignition switch has four pedal part way down and hold while starting positions as shown The key drive at moderate speeds for several miles especially dur ing cold weather Turn ignition switch to START and release as soon as engine starts may be removed only when the switch is in the OFF position Use the ACCESSORY position for operating the accessories when the engine is not running e FLOODED ENGINE Depress acceler ator pedal to floor and hold while cranking engine Never pump the accelerator pedal CAUTION Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced by the engine of any car It is odorless so you cannot detect its presence Be safe Never start or run engine in a closed garage or park with the windows closed and the engine running 4 LOCKE W D OUT IN OPERATION DRIVING WITH THE CHEVROLET MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS The 3 speed manual transmission shift positions follow the standard pattern shown at the left The 4 speed transmission shift lever extending from the floor has its special shift pattern diagram located on the floor plate Depress the clutch pedal fully before attempting to shift to a different gear then release the pedal to move in that gear Shifting into 2nd and 3rd gear as soon as possible will add appreciably to your fuel economy Always shift into a lower gear when slowing down before the car begins to lug or labor and also when descending steep hills Shift into 1
12. indicator light on the instrument panel 43 POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate Check both ends of both battery cables If the con nections are corroded a car may sometimes be restored to opera tion by removing all cable ends scraping all contacting surfaces clean with a pen knife and reassembling If the cables are broken they must be replaced The power supply should now be restored unless the battery is dead H If however the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over check the STARTER connections A click from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in stalled the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer When the engine will turn over but will not start the following items may be checked along with the Fuel System Checks listed previously I With a clean dry cloth wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry In particularly damp or rainy weather dampness may be the cause of not starting especi ally when the engine is cold J Check the cables at the top of the distributor and coil as well as each spark plug cable for tightness K If the car will still not start check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner
13. load pulling vehi cle The demands of this type of operation are very differ ent from those for which the automobile is primarily designed and may present problems such as spring and tire loading braking cooling lighting and steering How ever careful driving practices and the use of factory recommended options will better satisfy the requirements of trailer hauling If in the opinion of the manufacturer a part or com ponent of a motor vehicle has been adversely affected 40 RAILERS and their EFFECT on CAR OPERATION by misuse of the vehicle with trailer loads such part or component will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty The size of and equipment for trailers including such items as hitches and safety chains brakes lights power weight ratios and over all length are generally subject to safety regulations in all states and it is the responsi bility of the user to make certain that he is in full com pliance with the regulations of the states in which he plans to operate with a trailer and of the Interstate Com merce Commission if applicable before doing so Further when operating a car with a trailer attached the driver must realize that the performance steering characteristics and braking distance of his car have been altered and that he must exercise greater caution to safely handle his car and trailer MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE COOLING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM AND
14. model is operated in the same manner as other Chevrolet Passen ger Cars Before lowering the folding top or opening the tempered glass rear window make sure that the folding top well is completely empty and that no articles bulky 28 STATION WAGON ALL OTHERS CONVERTIBLE enough to contact the bottom of the well are lying beneath it on the trunk shelf panel Also remember not to throw or drop heavy articles on top of the opened window Consult your booklet Operation and Care of Folding Top CLEANING YOUR CHEVROLET EXTERIOR APPEARANCE Your Chevrolet is finished with General Motors Magic Mirror acrylic lacquer This is a finish of maximum beauty which in depth of color gloss retention and dura bility is superior to conventional lacquer finishes Washing Your Chevrolet The best way to preserve the finish and maintain original beauty of appearance is to keep it clean Wash the car in lukewarm or cold water Never use strong soap or chemical detergents Cleaning agents should be quickly flushed from the surfaces Polishing and Waxing Your Chevrolet 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 remov er be certain it is safe for use on acrylic painted surfaces Protection of Exterior Bright Me
15. the front seat must not be blocked by carpeting rags paper or other material For additional summer ventilation move the DEF and AIR levers to fully open and operate the fan as desired FOUR SEASON AIR CONDITIONING Optional Four Season Air Conditioning blends heating and cooling units into a single system to Heating ponon For maximum heat move the lower two knobs fully right the upper knob will move automatically to OUT SIDE air position and push the FAN switch fully down Heated air will flow through the heater floor dis tributor outlet Vary the heater output to satisfy your comfort re quirements by moving the FAN switch and the TEM PERATURE knob as required To defrost operate the heater as described above but with the upper knob moved fully right to divert the entire airflow to the defroster outlets Moving the knob back toward the left will split the airflow between the defroster outlets and the floor distributor outlet in pro portion to the movement of the knob See the heating tips on page 17 Bi Level Operation 18 provide complete comfort control during any season of the year Cooling For maximum cooling capacity when first turning on the system and during periods of extreme heat and hu midity move all three knobs fully left and push the FAN switch fully down Cooled recirculated air flow will enter the car through the adjustable instrument panel outlets During periods of less sev
16. 1965 CHEVROLET owners guide www carburetor manual com Would you like some Free Manuals http carburetor manual com free shop manual club t 13 html Also visit http freeshopmanual com for more Free Manuals Also Visit my website for 7 FREE Download Manuals starting with this one The ABC s of Carburetion Click Here Now file Cl Documents 20and 20Settings Tim Desktop carburetor manual welcome index htm 4 25 2009 11 42 20 AM A WORD FROM CHEVROLET This Owners Guide contains important information regarding the operation and maintenance of your Chevrolet In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and usage from your car we suggest that you familiarize yourself 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 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 interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION SENERAL MOM Meeps SECOND EDITION NOVEMBER 1964 CONTENTS Page Operating Instructions 4thru 7 ATSERUTFIODIUS wins oae orare ara a DOE LL Gontrols oie o 2s viros s PE a e LAR 21 Other Features 5 1 2c Ea Sioa 22 thru 94 Station Wagon and Convert
17. 3 0 IWISUJ OW TTE TTLRERTLEO LOO C CORRIGE 79 6 aC Sle a ves m oreet EA a o A 119 0 CAPACITIES Gasoline Tank OBON WOUOO uus ue leche eme erii Sees Varela 23 5 gal Allother Models zu cites clase eo LR are ows 20 gal Crankcase Refill COURE Ll Urmila aici leider Sala ome des 4 qt DEON 327 M8 Loue acres Siow ere cer 4 qt SUSSVSB Louie ehe S qd suri suae VISUM Ree 4 qt When changing oil filter element add additional l qt Cooling System 327 V 8 327 V 8 12 qt 17 qt 16 qt 18 qt 22 qt 45 Thermostat aranui ed n E S RIS ALS ere 180 Radiator Pressure Cap with Air Cond 15 Ib all others 13 Ib With Air Conditioning add 2 qt BATTERY RATING 6 cyl and 283 V 8 Engines 12 volt 54 plate 44 amp hr rating or with Air Conditioning 53 amp hr rating All 327 Engines 12 volt 66 plate 61 amp hr rating 409 Engine Mechanical Lifters 12 volt 66 plate 61 amp hr rating Hydraulic Lifters 12 volt 66 plate 70 amp hr rating TIRE INFORMATION 3E t ETE RE AVE Le E Me RR 11 Gal I LI ek SIE PELIS IRR Tubeless Size Regular Production except Station Wagons and Convertible 7 35 x 14 Convellible 1 5 oes iua Sees CNET CES ZU 5x 14 Salon Wagone Lr Lr dieta elis whats 8 25 x 14 All 327 engine equipped vehicles except Station Wagons 7 75x 14 All 409 engine equipped vehicles 8 25x 14 TURN SIGNAL FLASHER Dj ouh hae e eee Bible TT NT TNT ERE Series Capaci
18. CONVERTIBLE ONLY SEDAN STYLES STATION WAGON LOWERING THE TAILGATE window open the cow vents should be open and the front window vents should be closed to avoid drawing dust Before opening the tailgate it is necessary to fully and other contaminants into the car through the tailgate lower the tailgate window When driving with the tailgate opening Manually Operated Tailgate Window Unlock the tailgate using the ignition key then lower the window by pulling NUI out the window regulator handle at the end indicated by the arrows and turning the handle counterclockwise Rotate handle clockwise to a horizontal position and snap into place 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 window all the way down lift the release handle located on the inside just below the window and pull the tailgate open To close the tailgate lift into position and slam firmly Electrically Operated Tailgate Window Operate the electric tailgate window standard equip ment on all three seat station wagons optional on all others by means of one of the switches pictured Use the ignition key to operate the window from outside The rear trim pad switch three seat station wagon only operates only to lower the window If you wish your Chevrolet dealer can adjust the switch so that it may b
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20. M SWITCH High and low headlight beams are controlled by the floor button at your left foot The indicator located below the speedometer dial will be lighted when the high beams are in use Always use low beam when approaching other cars ip TURN SIGNAL LEVER Move the lever up for a right turn and down to indicate a left turn The instru ment panel indicators will flash to indicate the direction of the turn being signaled When the turn is completed the lever will return to neutral In the event of a very wide tum it may be necessary to turn off the signal manually LIGHTING SYSTEM TROUBLE CHECKS 9 If the instrument panel lights are inoperative check If the tum signal indicator comes on but no clicking is both the tail light fuse and the instrument lamp fuse heard replace the flasher 9 When the turn signal indicator comes on but does Replace the tum signal indicator bulb if the flasher not flash check for burned out turn signal or stop lamp clicks but the turn signal indicator does not come on or an improper flasher Use correct flasher see Page 45 9 If the tum signal indicator action is extremely rapid If the headlights flicker on and off see your Author check for an improper flasher ized Chevrolet Dealer immediately 13 BRAKES Self Adjusting Brakes mm ii rm A Your Chevrolet brakes adjust themselves as necessary whenever a reverse stop is made Should brake pedal tr
21. R OPERATING TIPS Close all windows and vents when operating the system except for the first few minutes of operation when the car interior is very hot Close the windows as soon as the excessively heated air has escaped 19 For most efficient cooling when driving at elevations of 4000 feet or more move the TEMPERATURE knob on the Four Season System about X to the right of the maximum cold position On the Custom System turn the TEMP COOL knob slightly counterclockwise SEATS The front seat of all Chevrolet models may be quickly and easily adjusted forward or rearward to provide maxi mum driving comfort Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer Manually Operated Front Seats Press backward on the seat adjuster lever located on the driver s side of the front seat to unlock the seat and allow adjustment to the front or rear As the seat slides forward it tilts also to provide best posture and increased driving ease Release the lever to lock the seat in the desired position 20 can make additional adjustments to further tailor the seat to your particular comfort requirements The optional electrically operated front seats provide for raising and lowering the entire front seat and tilting it fore and aft Power Operated Front Seats 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 follows Q The cen
22. aching screws POWER STEERING PUMP Every 6 000 miles or 6 months check level in pump reservoir Fill pump reservoir as required with G M Power Steering Fluid or if this is not available Auto matic Transmission fluid Type A with AQ ATF A mark Oil should be at operating temperature and wheels in straight ahead position when checking or filling opera tion is performed to ensure against overfilling FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS Clean repack with a high melting point wheel bear ing lubricant and adjust whenever the brake drums are removed AIR CONDITIONING After the first 6000 miles have your Chevrolet Dealer check the tightness of all hose clamp connections Every 6 000 miles check sight glass under the hood after the system has been in operation several minutes Sight glass should be clear but may during milder weather show traces of bubbles Foam or dirt indicate a leak which should be corrected immediately by your Chevrolet Dealer Every week during winter months run the system for five minutes to insure proper lubrication of the seals and moving parts Chevrolet passenger cars are designed primarily for passenger conveyance However it is well known that many owners do use their Chevrolet to pull trailers and when available trailer hauling options have been used the owners have experienced very satisfactory service When a trailer is attached to a car the car becomes not only a load carrying vehicle but a
23. anty repair is required on your Chevrolet the Chevrolet Protect O Plate affixed to the back cover of your Protection Plan Booklet will assist in identifying you and your Chevrolet to your Chevrolet dealer
24. avel become excessive drive the car backward and for ward several times applying the brakes to stop the car Pedal travel should return to normal after several reverse stops Vehicles equipped with optional metallic brake lin Power Brakes ings whether with standard or power brakes will require Optional power brakes make use of engine vacuum somewhat more relative to help you bring your car to a stop with much less pedal pressure when braking effort than needed with regular brakes cold than conventional A built in vacuum reserve supplies three power as brake linings This con sisted stops should the engine stall after which additional dition will exist only foot pressure will be needed for brake response until the units warm up several stops at most Parking Brake The foot pedal type parking brake is designed to engage the rear wheel brakes when the pedal is pushed To release the parking brake pull the Brake Release handle The pedal returns to normal position after releasing the brake Page 10 locates and describes the Parking Brake Indicator Light 14 CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Clutch adjustment should be checked and adjusted periodically as necessary to compensate for clutch facing wear To check depress pedal by hand until resistance is felt Free travel of pedal should be approximately inch if very little or no free travel is evident clutch adjustment is required WINDSHIELD WIPER Turn the control knob c
25. cessary 2 Car must be towed for extended distances over 50 miles or 3 Trans mission is not operating properly If car is towed on its front wheels the steering wheel should be secured to maintain a straight ahead position Parking Your Car To be doubly safe always engage the parking brake and place the transmission selector lever in Park posi tion when leaving your car unattended Lp PSSSCOOSO INSTRUMENTS The instruments gauges and warning lights conveniently grouped in the instru ment cluster are designed to tell you at a LS SSS ee glance many important things about the DAIRY MM performance of your car The information WASS j Becas cipe fric un on this and the following two pages will enable you to more quickly understand and properly interpret these instruments Familiarize practice to scan the instrument cluster as you start the yourself with their location and purpose and make it a engine after it starts and periodically as you drive FUEL GAUGE This electrically operated gauge indicates the level of fuel in the fuel tank The gauge registers correctly when the ignition switch is in the on position When the ignition switch is turned off the needle will not necessarily return to the empty mark but may stop at any point on the dial SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER The speedometer indicates the speed of the Pe E GEBSS OT BE ar in mil hour The odometer or mileage I
26. changed after 5000 6000 miles of operation ENGINE OIL FILTER The oil filter should be changed at 6 000 miles or 6 month intervals whichever occurs first See note above CRANKCASE VENTILATION Valve Type At every oil change the valve should be tested for proper function and replaced when necessary Orifice Type Check at every oil change Use suitable size drill turned by hand to to remove any sludge or carbon formation 36 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR PERIODIC under adverse conditions may necessitate more frequent servicing To determine specific recommendations for con ditions under which you use your car consult your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer CRANKCASE BREATHER At every oil change the breather cap should be cleaned in solvent D FAN BELT Every 6 000 miles in spect fan belt for wear fraying cracking and ten sion Belt should be re tightened only when it de flects more than X with moderate thumb pressure applied midway between pulleys Under prolonged dusty driving conditions it is recommended that these operations be performed more often AIR CLEANER CARE js f Paper Element Type First 12 000 miles inspect and test element if satisfactory element may be reused but must be rechecked every 6 000 miles thereafter Element must not be washed oiled tapped or cleaned with an air hose Polyurethane Type Every 12 000 miles clean element in suitable solvent s
27. d to the various parts of the engine requiring lubrication Pressures registered by the gauge may vary according to outside air temperatures or weight of oil being used Oil pressure of a cold engine being operated at a given speed will be somewhat higher than when the engine is at normal operating temperature at the same speed Prolonged high speed operation on a hot day at the given speed will result in somewhat lower oil pressure readings ll The Super Sport rally type clock its face designed for both twelve and twenty four hour readings is located on the center console The clock is also calibrated for accurate minute and sec ond indications Setting and adjusting is accom plished in the same manner as for clocks used on other models See page 22 CONTROLS VENT LIGHTER RADIO GLOVE BOX VENT WIPER IGNITION LIGHTS WASHER SWITCH ASH TRAY HEATER TURN KNOB TO VARY INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FULLY COUNTERCLOCKWISE XX OFF FOR DOME LIGHTS LIGHT SWITCH n The three position light switch controls the headlights taillights parking lights instrument lights and dome PARKING lights as shown The headlight and parking light circuits LIGHTS are protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch TAIL AND An overload will cause the lights to flicker on and off If INSTRUMENT this condition exists have your Chevrolet Dealer check LIGHTS your headlight and parking light wiring immediately 12 HEADLIGHT BEA
28. dle adjustment or automatic choke service other than that outlined in paragraph D above should be performed by your Chevrolet Dealer If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction it is recommended that you turn to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer for further checks adjustments or repairs ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If when the ignition key is turned to Start the engine will not turn over you have good reason to suspect electrical trouble NOTE Never remove Delcotron bat lead without first disconnect ing battery ground cable F When there is no response at all to attempts to start the car check the obvious your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER must be in Neutral or Park position before the engine can be started Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch contact G The BATTERY may be discharged If so lights will be dim and the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all Usually a garage recharge will be necessary to return the battery to operation Occasionally however a push start and long drive will recharge the battery NOTE If the battery is determined to be dead and for no apparent reason have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the battery the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator
29. e reading Tachometer LOTT The vacuum gauge installed in all Super Sport models not equipped with a tachometer indicates the engine manifold vacuum l The optional Tachometer when installed in place of the Vacuum PPux 100 Gauge on Super Sport models indicates the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute The yellow area on the face of the tachometer indicates the highest recommended engine rpm Regu lar engine operation causing tachometer indications in or above the red area can lead to serious engine damage Oil Pressure Gauge Ammeter The ammeter shows the rate at which the battery is being charged or dis charged The Delcotron charging system is equipped with a regulator which controls the charge according to battery requirements When the Delcotron generator is supplying more than the current demand the ammeter will show the charging rate while a discharge will be shown if the current demand is more than the Delcotron output With the battery fully charged the charging rate will be low thus giving an indication of battery condition Engine Temperature Gauge Showing engine coolant temperature gauge readings will vary with air temperature and operating conditions Hard driving or prolonged idling in very hot weather may produce above normal readings The ignition switch must be on for accurate readings Super Sport Clock The oil pressure gauge indicates the pressure at which oil is being delivere
30. e used to raise the window as well Open the tailgate by roling the window fully down and lifting the release handle inside the tailgate 25 UNLOCKING SEAT BACK RAISING SECOND SEAT OPERATING THE FOLDING SEATS Two Seat Style Rear Seat O Release the locking lever on the right hand side of the rear seatback Q Pull seatback forward and down To raise the seat lean on the front edge of the seat back 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 sec ond seat in the same manner 26 t 4 JNLOCKING SEAT BACK The rear seats of your Station Wagon may be quickly and easily converted into cargo space when needed Three Seat Style Seats CENTER SEAT Operate the center seat in the same manner as the rear seat in the two seat styles REAR SEAT Q Open the tail gate Q Grasp the rear of the seat cushion and rotate it over and back forming the rear of the cargo space Pull the seatback support link rearward and pull the seatback rearward and down to complete the floor of the cargo space Reverse the procedure to raise the seat The spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed behind a removable panel in the right rear quarter panel The panel is held in place by means of a toggle latch After loosening the latch the panel ma
31. e eo o eiA 34 35 TOWING Sao Uo EE owls ny senno to RED 7 ETANOLS 5 IT d en em ce al S 40 Transmission Manual 5 Overdrive aA Serene en esie me ge 5 Powergiide 5 4 5 eee etn te EE 6 Turn Signal Lever 544 dm Nn 13 Vacuum Gauge Super Sport 10 Windows Power 5 en saari 23 Windshield Wiper and Washer 15 SERVICE LITERATURE foe CHEVROLET CARS and TRUCKS The following Chevrolet publications covering the operation and servicing of Chevrolet Vehicles can be purchased by filling out the order form and mailing it with check or money order payable to Helm Inc 1965 Shop Manuals ST 56 Service Manual Price each 4 25 Applies to Chevrolet Chevy Il and Chevelle In cludes on the car adjustments Maintenance and Overhaul of minor assembles and specifications e g windshield washers distributor etc Will handle most owner s requirements ST 57 Overhaul Manual Price each 3 50 Applies to Chevrolet Chevy Il and Chevelle In cludes basic off the car overhaul of major assem blies e g engine transmission axle etc ST 58 Body Service Manual Price each 3 50 Includes all information for Chevrolet Chevelle Chevy II and Corvair car bodies Available Manuals FORM NO YEAR PRICE EA RS 34 1949 54 4 00 RS 57 1955 4 00 RS 58 1956 3 00 RS 60 1957 4 00 CHEVROLET RS 62 1958 4 00 SHOP S amp M 15 1959 60 3 75 MANUAL S amp M 32 1961 4 75 ST 6 1962 3 00 ST 18
32. enna should be fully extended CHEVROLET ALL TRANSISTOR RADIOS To operate the radios the ignition switch must be in ON or ACC position 6 AM Radios The left hand control knob is the on off switch and volume control At its base is the tone control wing knob The right hand knob is the manual station selector With the optional rear seat speaker a wing knob at the base of the station selector knob allows use of front rear or both speakers Five push buttons allow station selection in the Push Button radio To preset pull the push button out as far as it will go tune in the desired station manually and then push the button fully in Repeat for each push button AM FM Radio This set receives clear static free FM broadcasts as well as standard AM programs Move the slide bar to select AM or FM reception Controls are the same as in Manual and Push Button radios FM broadcasts may be received as far as 60 miles from the sending station depending on the power of the station and existing terrain Push buttons may be set for AM FM or both Stereo Multiplex Adapter The Stereo Multiplex Adapter permits FM stereo reception with the AM FM radio Radio controls are used to turn the set on and off and for station selection Controls on the adapter are Volume Tone Balance to balance the volume of the right and left speakers and Front Rear to balance the front and rear speakers For most pleasing ster
33. eo effect the speakers are criss crossed with the left front and right rear speakers reproducing the left channel and the opposite speakers reproducing the right channel The indicator light on the adapter will be on when the radio is tuned to an FM stereo station Most broad casts on such stations will be in stereo 16 HEATER Orr lg i TEMPERATURE cou d OFF lag DEFROSTER Push the AIR FAN lever to the right to AIR to allow outside air to pass through the heater Further movement of the lever operates the low medium and high speeds of the fan Adjust TEMP lever as required to give the desired degree of heat Full right position provides maximum heat Move the DEF lever to the right when windshield defrosting is needed Full right position diverts the entire air flow to the defroster Vary TEMP lever as required Heater Operating Tips The Chevrolet heater draws outside air from the air inlet in front of the windshield Always brush snow from this inlet before operating the heater Keep all windows and vents closed to eliminate dust road and wind noise and uncomfortable drafts Operate the heater for several minutes before turn ing on the defroster For most satisfactory heater operation and air cir 17 culation operate fan on low or medium speeds for normal operation and high speed for quick warm up and during extremely low temperatures For adequate rear seat heating the area beneath
34. ere heat and humidity the upper knob may be set on the vertical mark to the left of the word AIR to blend in a portion of outside air During more temperate weather conditions move the upper knob to the word OUTSIDE for full outside air Vary the FAN switch which must be turned on during cooling operations and the TEMPERATURE knob as necessary to satisfy your comfort requirements It is possible to set the TEMPERATURE knob high enough to provide warmed air through the dash outlets During marginal weather conditions set the control knobs as shown to supply heated air at the floor and cooler air at the dash outlets Vary temperature control and fan speed as desired Four Season System Conditioned Air Outlets The barrel type center outlet may be turned to direct air flow up down straight out or shut off completely The ball type outlets at the ends of the instrument panel may be rotated to supply either a direct or a diffused air flow and may be positioned to provide a com plete shutoff CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM To operate the Custom Air Conditioning System Q Turn the FAN knob to control the three speed blower as desired For additional condi tioned airflow to the floor open the swivel cover on the bottom of the condi tioner air duct as shown at the right The TEMP COOL knob may be regulated to provide the degree of cooling desired Fully clockwise provides maximum cooling AIR CONDITIONE
35. ere 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 manufacturers New Vehicle Warranty OIL VISCOSITY AND QUALITY The use of high quality oil of the correct viscosity is your best assurance of continued reliability and per formance from your engine It is recommended that you use an oil which accord ing to the label on the can is 1 intended for service MS and 2 passes car makers tests or meets General Motors Standard GM 4745 M Oils conforming to these types contain detergent additives OIL LEVEL Regardless of the change interval being followed check the oil level with the engine hot on the dipstick regularly Keep oil level between the FULL and ADD marks by adding oil when level is at or below the ADD mark It is not necessary to keep the level at the FULL mark DO NOT OVERFILL 32 Lowest Anticipated Temperature During Single Multi Time Oil Will be Viscosity Viscosity in the Crankcase Oils Oils 32 F SAE 20 or 20W SAE 10W 30 0 F SAE 10W SAE 10W 30 Below 0 F SAE 5W SAE 5W 20 NOTE 1 SAE 30 or 10W 30 is recommended when most of the driving is at high speeds and or at tempera tures above 90 F be used during pe
36. ible 25thru 28 Cleaning Your Chevrolet 29and 30 Maintenance and Lubrication 3l thru 40 Minor Trouble Shooting 41 thru 44 SPOORLOOS ince bees e mom em wore soe BO COAT dak euis xev bees undis dep QU edes usa s WO All information contained in this booklet is the latest prod uct information available at the time of printing The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice eie YOUR CHEVROLET S FIRST FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING Sound design and precision manufacturing methods will permit you to operate your new Chevrolet from its very first mile without adhering to a formal break in schedule However during the first few hundred miles of driving you can by observing a few simple precautions add to the future performance and economy of your car It is recommended that your speed during the first 500 miles be confined 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 result in longer brake life and better future performance Avoid hard stops especially during the first 200 miles of operation since brake misuse during this period will destroy much future brake efficiency Always drive at a moderate speed until the engine has comple
37. l lines or fuel pump are at fault See your Av thorized Chevrolet Dealer C Before reconnecting the fuel line to the carburetor remove the FUEL FILTER from the carburetor inlet and check its condition If it appears to be clean replace it and reconnect the fuel line If the filter appears to be plugged clean it as well as possible by scraping out the foreign material and cleaning in a solvent Then reinstall the filter Replace the filter with a new one as soon as possible Fuel Filter D If the fuel seems to be reaching the carburetor properly the problem may be an EMPTY CARBURETOR BOWL caused by a stuck shut carburetor a FLOODED CARBURETOR caused by a stuck open condition and evidenced by gasoline flowing down the outside of the carburetor or a stuck CHOKE valve Remove the air cleaner from the carburetor Check that the choke valve moves freely and is not stuck Don t mistake normal spring tension for a stuck valve Tap the side of the carburetor sharply several times with a light tool such as a screwdriver handle or pliers Replace the air cleaner and attempt to start the engine in the normal manner E If the car will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or an extremely dirty and blocked AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Clean oil wetted or oil bath air cleaner or replace paper element air cleaner your air cleaner element if necessary I
38. lace On cars so equipped push in on the cigarette lighter to operate When heated ready for use it will snap back into normal position COMFORT TILT STEERING WHEEL Lift the control lever of the optional Comfort Tilt seven position steering wheel to move the wheel up thus allowing you greater ease of entry and exit Adjust the wheel for maximum comfort by holding the control lever up while moving the wheel to the desired position and then releasing the lever to lock the wheel Vary the wheel position frequently during long drives You ll finish your trip less fatigued and more alert UNLOCKING M W LEVER FEATURES GLOVE BOX The glove box is locked and unlocked with the round key When open the door forms a small table for cups or glasses POWER STEERING The optional Chevrolet Power Steering system sup plies about 80 of the effort needed to turn the front CHEVROLET SEAT BELTS Fasten your seat belt by pushing the metal catch into the buckle until it snaps into place Tighten the belt until comfortably snug by pulling on the loose end extend ing from the buckle Do not wear the belt loosely Loosen by turning the entire buckle outward Lift up the buckle lever to unlatch and release the belt Never buckle an individual seat belt around more than one person It is recommended that seat belt retractors be used on the outboard belt half only When buckling the belt be sure it is fully extended
39. lle 30 each Truck and Chevy Van 40 each Corvette 60 each Convertible Top booklets 25 each Please specify model year and vehicle when ordering AVAILABLE CHEVROLET SHOP MANUALS PRIOR TO 1949 The shop manuals listed below are out of print The information contained in these shop manuals has been prepared on microfilm We are able to produce a 35 mm positive film strip from this microfilm The film can be viewed through any type of film viewer adaptable to 35 mm AVAILABLE FILMS 1919 Chevrolet Car Shop Manual 1923 through 1948 Chevrolet Shop Manuals 1934 through 1952 Truck Shop Manuals Price 5 00 Each For 1953 Truck Shop Manual Order 1952 Please allow 30 days for order to be filled Previous year model manual must be ordered with this supplement to obtain complete coverage NOTE PLEASE FILL ORDER FORM IN COMPLETELY CUT HERE AND MAIL TO lt 8 8 ee ee ee ee er ee er eww wm wm we eee a eT HELM Incorporated Post Office Box 7706 Detroit Michigan 48207 Please mail Check or Money Order NO STAMPS for the publications you have ordered on form NOTE Purchasers outside Domestic U S A must add 30c to each publication for mailing expense Funds MUST be payable in U S Currency All orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt of order Please allow approximately 30 days for postal service QUANTITY FORM NO YEAR PRICE EA TOTAL Remarks Michigan Purchasers Total Order add of bo
40. ller plug hole with SAE 80 or SAE 80 90 Multi purpose Gear Lubricant meeting requirements of U S Ordnance Spec MIL L 2105 B Positraction Same as standard axle but use only the special posi traction lubricant available from your Chevrolet Dealer Except if vehicle is equipped with transmission provided in heavy duty service options If so equipped drain converter and sump every 12 000 miles and add approximately nine 9 quarts of fresh fluid FRONT SUSPENSION Every 6 000 miles or 6 months lubricate 4 fittings with water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their tem perature is 10 F or higher During colder weather they should be allowed to warm up as necessary before lubri cation o ie P hi ble e u H CLUTCH CROSS SHAFT Every 36 000 miles or sooner if necessary remove the plug install a lubrication fitting and lubricate with water resistant EP Chassis Lube STEERING LINKAGE Every 6 000 miles or 6 months lubricate fitting at each tie rod end 4 fittings with water resistant EP Chas sis Lubricant STEERING GEAR Every 36 000 miles check steering gear lubricant level in the following manner 1 Remove the forward and the outboard steering gear 39 cover attaching screws 2 Inject water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant into the forward cover attaching screw hole until lubricant begins to come out of the outboard screw hole 3 Replace both cover att
41. lockwise to start the single speed electric windshield wiper Turn the knob counter clockwise to stop the wiper The optional two speed electric wiper is operated in a similar manner but has both a low and a high speed position WINDSHIELD WASHER On cars equipped with a windshield washer the operating button is located in the center of the wiper control knob Pressing the button will send a measured amount of water or other cleaning agent onto the windshield and will also cause the wiper knob to tum thus starting the wiper motor The wiper will then con tinue to operate until manually turned off at the wiper knob 15 Keep the water container under the hood filled at all times Avoid operating the washer when jar is empty G M Windshield Washer Solvent added to the water aids in cutting road film and grease from the windshield and is recommended for use at all times except when the temperature falls below freezing When the temperature falls below freezing G M Windshield Washer Anti freeze should be used Even so before attempting to use the washers during freezing weather it is best to first prewarm the windshield by means of the heater defrosters Fill the washer jar only 34 full during the winter to allow for expansion if the temperature should fall low enough to freeze the solution Antenna For best FM operation the antenna must be extended to a length of 31 inches For best AM operation the ant
42. ngers in Second Seat Station Wagons Total 2 Passengers in Third Seat or 300 Ibs Luggage Manufacturer s original equipment 4 ply rating tires are designed and thoroughly tested to meet all normal requirements of your vehicle as outlined above Average Owner Service Continuous Service with Over Tire Up to 5 Passenger Load 5 Passenger Load Up to Full Load PI Normal Inflation Capacity Maximum Inflation Rating Cold Hot Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear M 799 ro eoo IL 35 29 24 40 29 a5 33 e24 30 29 35 33 ez 40 em 4 After car has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than one mile Pressures can rise as much as 7 pounds above cold figures depending on loads carried length of driving and car speed prior to checks amp G Front tire loads do not increase appreciably with passenger or cargo loading therefore the above is recommended for best steering characteristics For continuous full load service or heavy duty operation eight ply rated or oversized tire options are recommended at the above recommended tire pressures Their use is particularly applicable to Station Wagons 34 Changing Tires Position jack under bumper as shown Set parking brake block diagonally opposite wheel remove hub cap and loosen wheel nuts Set small lever on jack to UP posi tion and using the wheel nut wrench as the jack handle raise car until the tire clears the ground
43. nt not only for en gine cooling but also for proper generator operation Check the condition of the belt Replace it if it is worn or frayed Loosen the generator bolts and move the generator toward the engine to remove and replace the belt Tighten the belt whether new or old by loosening the generator bolts prying with a bar on the generator until the belt is tensioned properly then retighten the generator bolts Proper belt tension is such that when pressed hard at a point midway between the generator and fan pulleys the belt will deflect about 5 inch P Another cause of engine overheating may be an inopera tive COOLING SYSTEM THERMO STAT If the thermostat should fail in the closed position it will not permit water to circulate through the system In such an emergency the thermostat may be removed but should be replaced with a properly functioning thermostat as soon as possible Visum dee BS Fan Belt Tension Thermostat Installation Litho in U S A SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL AND UNIT NUMBERS Car Stamped on vehicle identification number plate attached to left front body pillar Body Stamped on plate attached to upper right corner of cowl panel Engine Stamped on boss on block 8 Cylinder On right front side of block 6 Cylinder On right side of block to rear of distributor DIMENSIONS Overall Length Station Wagons 213 27 FAUGIN r models lt sios masle eee acess 21
44. ow the pressure in the cooling system to escape safely then turn the cap all the way off CAUTION After a long hard drive or after driving dur ing extremely hot weather never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been stopped and allowed to cool for several minutes Then care fully remove the cap as described above To Completely drain the cooling system 9 All models open drain cock on bottom of radiator 6 Cyl engine remove drain plug on left rear side of block GO 8 Cyl engine remove drain plugs on each side of block above oil pan BATTERY CARE Check the fluid level in each cell of your battery regularly Keep filled with distilled water to the bottom of the split ring in the vent tube DO NOT OVERFILL TIRE CARE Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pres sures Over inflation can adversely affect riding com fort quietness and tire life while under inflation affects vehicle handling and tire life Recommended Tire Inflation Pressures All Models Except Station Wagons Station Wagons Vehicle Loading and Tire Selection Full load capacity of the vehicle is 3 Passengers in Front Seat All Models 1100 Ibs E 3 Passengers in Rear Seat except Station Wagons Total 1 s50p BesLuogage XX UI 3 Passengers in Front Seat ote d einn 3 Passengers in Rear Seat E gons igneis 300 Ibs Luggage 3 Passengers in Front Seat 3 Seat 1200 Ibs 3 Passe
45. riods when and below are to be expected NOTE 2 SAE 5W 30 oils may temperatures of 32 COOLING SYSTEM CARE Your Chevrolet engine cooling system is equipped with a 180 thermostat and is designed to operate on permanent type ethylene glycol anti freeze Non Per manent type coolants are not recommended since they are not satisfactory for year around use and may not effectively inhibit corrosion of the engine cooling system when used with the quality of water found in some areas If the anti freeze was installed at the factory or if it meets the requirements of General Motors Standard GM 1899 M which contains adequate corrosion protection it may be left in the cooling system for 24 months or 24 000 miles whichever occurs first Check the coolant level regularly Level should be 1 below top of filler neck when cold Add water or perma nent anti freeze as required to maintain proper level Concentration of coolant should be to 0 F or below to insure sufficient corrosion protection Each fall have your Chevrolet dealer inspect the cool ing system to insure that all connections are leakproof and anti freeze content will provide adequate protection in cold weather The standard radiator cap is a 13 lb pressure type 33 Air conditioned vehicles are equipped with a 15 Ib pres sure type cap to provide added protection The radiator cap must be installed tightly To remove the cap turn a quarter of a turn to all
46. so there is no webbing wound around the retractor drum then adjust for proper fit at the buckle Clean belts when necessary without removing from the car with a stiff bristle brush using a detergent recom mended for nylon Never bleach or dye seat belts wheels Should the engine stop your Chevrolet may still be steered safely but with somewhat greater effort POWER WINDOWS An electrical switch operates each side window if your Chevrolet is equipped with the optional power operated windows The drivers master switch controls all side windows in the car REGULAR EQUIPMENT BELT LIFT TO RELEASE PULL TO TIGHTEN OPTIONAL HOOD RELEASE Lift the hood release to open the counterbalanced hood If the hood must be slammed to insure closing it is in need of adjustment A hard slam should not be necessary STATION H _ WAGONS REAR COMPARTMENT Unlock and open the counterbalanced trunk lid with the round key Close the lid firmly to close the lock The spare tire and auto jack are located in the trunk The illustrations show proper jack and tire storage 24 GAS CAP The gas cap is located in the left rear fender in all 1965 Chevrolet station wagons and behind the license plate in all other models Station Wagon models make use of an anti surge vented gas cap All other models use a non vented gas cap If the gas cap is lost see your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer for a replacement
47. st except with 4 speed or Reverse gear only after the car has stopped Always depress and release the clutch pedal fully when shifting When a push start is necessary turn off all electrical loads such as heater radio and if possible lights turn on the kev depress the clutch and place the shift lever in 3rd gear Release the clutch when your speed reaches 10 to 15 miles per hour FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSION REVERSE SHIFT Lift up on the reverse release cable handle just below the shift lever knob when shifting into reverse gear The shift linkage may be adjusted to allow short stroke shift lever opera tion See your Chevrolet Dealer DRIVING WITH THE OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION The optional Overdrive transmission provides an automatic 4th or cruising gear With the Overdrive control handle pulled out the unit is operating as a standard 3 speed transmission Push the handle fully in at any time to engage the Overdrive The unit then will operate as follows At speeds of 30 mph and over the transmission may be automatically shifted into 4th gear by momen tarily releasing the accelerator pedal Shift back into 3rd gear for fast accelera tion by momentarily flooring the accelerator pedal Below 26 mph the unit will automatically return to standard drive To lock Overdrive out while moving floor the accelerator pedal momentarily and at the same time pull out the Over drive handle For push starts the handle should be fully out 5
48. system as soon as possible OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT This light will be on when the ignition switch is turned on but before the engine is started Occasionally the light may be seen to flicker momentarily but this will do no harm However if the light remains on during normal driving speeds the engine should be stopped until the cause of the trouble can be located and corrected Driving the car with low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT The parking brake warning light when installed will flash if the ignition key is in the on position whenever the parking brake is applied to warn you to release the parking brake lever before attempting to drive your Chevrolet Operation of the parking brake is covered on Page 14 of this book HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT The headlights of your Chevrolet have two sets of beams to provide you with proper night time visibility during all driving conditions The low beams are used during most city driving The high beams are especially useful when driving on dark roads since they provide excellent long range illumination The headlight beam indicator will be on whenever the high beams or brights are in use The Headlight Beam Switch controls the head light beams see Page 13 Always dim your headlights switch to low beam when approaching other cars SUPER SPORT MODEL INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES Vacuum Gaug
49. tal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to 29 maintain luster Washing with water is all that is usually required However G M Chrome Polish may be used on CHROME or STAINLESS STEEL trim if necessary Use special care with ALUMINUM trim Never use auto or chrome polish steam or any caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to a high polish is recom mended for all bright metal parts fn nn cnm E T d T Ld nd G Fio Lo MIT Supr T F ERE RAR rei e say i ww i A vows ate d o toe Wa yn n tu Low Et Cleaning White Sidewall Tires Use a tire cleaner which will not harm aluminum trim A stiff brush may be used with the cleaner to remove road grime and dirt from white sidewall tires Cleaning the Optional Impala Vinyl Top The top should be washed frequently with neutral soap suds lukewarm water and a brush with soft bristles Rinse top with sufficient quantities of clear water to remove all traces of soap If the top requires additional cleaning after using soap and water a mild foaming cleanser can be used Rinse the whole top with water then apply a mild foaming type cleanser on an area of approximately two square feet Scrub area with a small soft bristle hand brush adding water as necessary until the cleanser foams to a soapy consistency Remove the first accumulated soilage with a cloth or sponge before it can be ground into the top material
50. tely warmed up DRIVING FOR ECONOMY Proper maintenance and wise operation will combine to help you achieve maximum fuel economy with your Chevrolet Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can prop erly tune and maintain your car but wise operation is your responsibility Give the car sufficient warm up time do not make full throttle starts or needless sudden stops and drive at reasonable speeds and as steadily as traffic permits to gain the benefits of all the economy built into your Chevrolet es OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION Place selector lever in N or P position The engine will not start when lever is in any other position MANUAL TRANSMISSION Place gearshift control lever in Neutral and depress clutch pedal to the floor ENGINE COLD depress accelerator pedal to floor and release This presets the auto matic choke SWITCH OFF DRIVING AND LOCKED POSITION DT xd ACCESSORY OFF ON START LAS OPERATING ACCESSORIES STARTING ENGINE HOT depress the accelerator WARM UP ONLY ENGINE pedal part way down and hold while starting Always let the engine idle for a moment or BC einen CO DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER two after setting and 0 F and below depress the accelerator The
51. ter toggle switch is used to move the seat for ward rearward up or down The front switch tilts the front of the seat up and down The rear switch tilts the rear of the seat up and down ui KEYS DOORS AND LOCKS The octagonal end key operates the ignition switch front door locks and all station wagon tailgates of your Chevrolet The round end key operates the locks for the glove box seat divider compartment on Super Sport models trunk and on two seat station wagons the optional lug gage space lid lock Each key has a removable knockout plug on which is stamped its serial number Record this number so that you may have duplicate keys made in the event that the originals are lost After recording the number of each key it is recommended that you remove the knockout plug using a hammer and punch and discard it so that your key cannot be duplicated by anyone else Door Locks Chevrolet door locks are designed for passenger safety as well as to assure the security of your car and your possessions Always keep the doors locked when driving as well as when leaving the car unattended To lock each door from the outside depress the inside locking button hold the outside door handle opening button fully down and firmly close the door Lock doors from inside by depressing the locking buttons located on the window sills 21 KNOCK OUT IGNITION AND DOOR LOCKS ALL OTHER LOCKS Unlock the doors from o
52. th columns 4 Sales Tax Michigan Sales Tax Grand Total Prices subject to change after July 1 1965 PLEASE COMPLETE SHIPPING LABEL BELOW SIGNATURE OF PURCHASER STREET ADDRESS CITY POSTAL ZONE STATE IMPORTANT This is your shipping label Please print clearly From HELM Ine Chevrolet Manual Distribution Department POST OFFICE BOX 7706 DETROIT MICHIGAN 48207 err M m ea i Se STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE STATE RETURN REQUESTED CHEVROLET OWNER PROTECTION PLAN The Chevrolet Motor Division considers it a most important obligation to offer each owner a recommended maintenance service guide which will relieve him of any anxiety and insure that his vehicle is regularly inspected and maintained Your Chevrolet dealer has presented you with a Chevrolet Owner Protection Plan Booklet The recommended Maintenance and Lubrication Service items in this Plan Booklet have been worked out by Chevrolet service personnel and cover items which are the owners responsibility to have checked inspected adjusted and lubricated at recommended time or mileage intervals If the services are carried out at the prescribed time or mileage intervals wear and owner expense will be kept to a minimum Additional services may become necessary as mileage accrues however the regular visit that you make to your Chevrolet dealer in following this Plan will point out desirable services as they become necessary In the event warr
53. to the most likely causes and corrective procedures If after making the checks and adjustments suggested the source of the trouble has not been found and corrected it is strongly recommended that an Authorized Chevrolet Dealer inspect the vehicle and make whatever repairs or adjustments are necessary FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE If the ignition switch will cause the engine to turn over or crank but the car will not start check Steps A through D below NOTE If Continual flooding of the carburetor is evidenced by a carburetor wet with fuel or black exhaust smoke perform the operation suggested in paragraph D only A The first and most obvious and one of the most frequently overlooked items to check when you have difficulty in starting your car is the amount of fuel in the tank Make it a habit to check the FUEL GAUGE regularly and most especially at a time when the en CHER 0 gine will turn over but will not t p gri Da start rt r AA q i B f the fuel tank is not empty c you may check further to see Checking Fuel Flow 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 may assume that the FUEL LINES are clear and the FUEL PUMP is operating properly lf no fuel leaves the line either the fue
54. ty lmpala except Sta Wag and Super Sport 2 ask ahis de 3 lamp LL Bel Air Biscayne and all Station Wagons 2 lamp LL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 6 Cyl Engine 8 Cylinder Engine 230 Cu In 283 Cu In 409 Cu In CARBURETOR 4 Bbl with ENGINE DATA 1 Barrel 2 Barrel 4 Barrel 4 Barrel Spec Cam Horse power 140 4400 195 4800 250 4400 300 5000 340 5000 400 5800 Torque 220 1600 285 2400 350 2800 360 3200 420 3200 425 3600 Firing Order 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 SPARK PLUGS The following 14mm plugs are provided for Chevrolet engines Hotter Plug Colder Plug Normal Service For City Type For Continuous Original Equipt Operation Heavy Duty Oper 230 L 6 Engine AC 46N AC 44N 283 V 8 Engine AC 45 AC 46 AC 44 327 V 8 Engines AC 44 AC 45 or 46 AC 43 409 V 8 Engines AC 43N AC 44N AC C42N 46 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER A Circuit Breaker in the light control switch protects the headlamp and parking lamp circuits thus eliminating one fuse Where current load is too heavy the circuit breaker intermit tently opens and closes protecting the circuit until the cause is found and eliminated Fuses located in the Junction Block beneath the dash are Instrument and Clock Lights 3AG AGC 3 amp Tail Stop Courtesy Glove Box License Plate Dome Lights and IOCK oues ne o ee 3AG AGC 15 amp Radio AM or AM FM Manual and Push Button JAG AGC 2 2 amp AM FM Stereo
55. uch as Kerosene squeeze out all solvent then soak in engine oil and squeeze out Then squeeze in a clean dry cloth to remove excess oil Flame Arrestor Every 12 000 miles Clean the arrestor located in the base of the air cleaner with kerosene or a suitable solvent Dry with compressed air Under prolonged dusty driving conditions it is recommended that these operations be performed more often 37 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION mm FUEL FILTER Replace filter element located in carburetor inlet if carburetor flooding occurs Every 12 000 miles Replace filter element in bowl type filter if engine is so equipped ENGINE TUNE UP Every 12 000 miles have engine tune up operations performed to maintain maximum engine performance and fuel economy DISTRIBUTOR CAM LUBRICATOR 6 Cylinder Engine Rotate cam lubricator 180 at 12 000 mile intervals Replace at 24 000 mile intervals 8 Cylinder Engine Change cam lubricator end for end at 12 000 mile intervals Replace at 24 000 mile intervals BATTERY Every 6 000 miles Clean terminals and oil felt washer BRAKES Inspect brake linings periodically Frequency of inspection will depend on traffic terrain and the driving habits of the driver Master Cylinder Every 6 000 miles Check fluid level and maintain X below filler opening with GM Hydraulic Brake Fluid Supreme No 11 Parking Brake Pulley Cables and Linkage Every 6 000 Miles Apply
56. utside by means of the igni tion key front only or from inside by lifting up on the inside locking button The front doors whether locked or unlocked may be opened from inside by lifting the inside door release handle The rear door release handles are inoperative when ever the inside locking button is depressed This button must be lifted before the rear doors can be opened from either inside or outside This feature is of particular value if young children ride in the back seat AIR VENTS The air vents in each kick panel admit air from the vent grille just ahead of the windshield Control knobs shown below open and close the vents Four Season Air Conditioning equipped cars have no control knob for the right hand vent since the vent is a part of the air conditioning system eh CLOCK Reset the clock if your car is so equipped by pulling out the knob and turning the hands clockwise if slow counterclockwise if fast This will if the clock error is three minutes or more automatically compensate for time gain or lag Several resettings several days apart may be needed to properly adjust the clock mechanism Have your clock cleaned and oiled by a competent clock serviceman at least every two years 22 OTHER ASH TRAY AND CIGARETTE LIGHTER Pull on the lower edge of the ashtray to open To remove the tray pull fully out and then toward the right To install insert tray in opening and push back into p
57. water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant to parking brake cable at cable guides and at all operating links and levers TRANSMISSION 3 Speed Overdrive and 4 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 requirements of U S Ordnance Spec MIL L 2105 B Powerglide Every 6 000 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 dipstick add small 38 amount of Automatic Transmission Fluid Type A bear ing 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 Lubricate Powerglide shift linkage at frame and transmission with water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant Every 12 000 miles more frequently depending on severity of service if vehicle is used to pull trailers carry full loads during high ambient temperatures operate in mountainous terrain or operate under other severe con ditions 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 REAR AXLE Standard Every 6 000 Miles Check and keep filled to level of fi
58. y be removed from the car The tire is held in place by the large wing nut and the jacking equipment is securely held behind the tire 27 STATION WAGON CONCEALED LUGGAGE SPACE Use the round key to lock and unlock the two seat station wagon luggage space lid lock In two seat styles the two piece luggage space cover may be folded toward the front of the car to expose the rear half of the concealed luggage space or may be folded completely forward to open the entire 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 concealed when the seat is folded down SUPER LIFT AIR ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS Optional Super Lift Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers allow you to ride with the trunk or load space of your car 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 as shown in the illustra tions to the right A minimum pressure of 10 15 psi should be maintained 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 maximum of 90 psi Automatic Level Control Super Lift Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers equipped with Automatic Level Control adjust automatically for changes in rear height require ments No manual adjustments are necessary Except for the folding top the convertible
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