1960 CHEVROLET CORVAIR Owners Manual

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

ammonia or soda solution and flush with clear
water. Check state of charge regularly, espe­
cially in freezing weather, for an undercharged
battery may freeze and break.
16. FUEL FILTER
Every 15,000 miles-Replace filters, located in each
carburetor inlet. If flooding occurs, replace more
often.
17. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Check frequently and maintain fluid level at mark
inside reservoir below filler opening, using G. M.
Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Super No. 11. If addition
of fluid is required more often than ·every 1000
miles the entire system should be checked for
leaks.
18. PARKING BRAKE & CLUTCH PULLEYS
AND CABLES
Every 10,000 miles-Lubric.ate pulleys under dash.
Remove the
tunnel cover under vehicle and lubri­
cate pulleys and cable bearing points with lub­
riplate. lubricate gearshift lever ball and socket
and shift rod universal joint at transmission con­
nection with lubriplate.
BODY LUBRICATION POINTS
Most body lube points do not need frequent, heavy
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lubrication as does the chassis. However, periodic checks
of certain points on the Corvair body, and lubrication
when needed will eliminate annoying squeaks and
noises . Be careful not to over-lubricate. Wipe off all
surplus lubricant.
The following items should be lubricated periodically:
1. DQQr Hinges-Wipe off dirt and apply Lubriplate.
2 . Door Lock
Striker-Wipe off dirt and apply stick type lu­bricant.
3. Door Bottom Drain Hole Sealing Strip-Apply silicone rub-
ber lubricant.
4. Door Jamb Switch-Apply Lubriplate.
5 .
Rear Door Weatherstrip-Apply silicone rubber, lubricant.
6 . Front
and Rear Compartment Lid Lock-Apply Lubriplate.
7. Front Compartment Lid Torque Rods-Apply dripless oil to bearing points.
8. Gas Tank Filler Door Hinge-Apply dripless oil. 9. Glove Box Door Hinge-Apply dripless oil. 10. Rear Folding Seat Back Support Link Assembly & Filler Panel Hinge-Apply dripless Qil to bearing points.
The following items moy be lubricated whenever
access to the item is availoble:
11. Door Outsi.de Handle Lock Cylinder Shaft-Apply Lubri-
plate. 12. Door Window Regulator and Cams-Apply Lubriplate .
13. Door Lock Parts-Apply Lubriplate . 14. Door Locking Mechanism-Apply Lubriplate .
15. Front and Rear Compartment Hinges-Apply Lubriplate.

*Add only G. M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid Super No. 11. +Never use any windshield solvent or anti-freeze containing Methanol. tService every 1000 miles during extremely dusty operation
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**Change Oil Filter Element after first 5000 miles and every 4000 miles thereafter. t Or Seasonally.
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o EVERY 1000 MitES
o EVERY 2000 MILES
o EVERY 4000 MILES
o EVERY 5000 MILES
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o EVERY 10000 MILES
~ EVERY 15000 MILES
o EVERY 25000 MILES
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AUTOMATIC 13
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Gl -Multi-purpose or Universal Gear Lubricant*
BB -Delco 8011 8earing and Cam lubricant
W8
-Wheel Bearing lubricant Cl -Chassis Lubricant
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B
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EO -Engine Oil AT -Automatic Transmission Fluid (Type A)
Sl -Steering Gear lubricant LP -lubriplate
BF -GM Hydrauli ,c Brake Fluid, Super No. 11

Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer carries a com­
plete stock of Chevrolet Service Accessories, especially
developed for use in keeping your Corvair, or any
Chevrolet, looking and feeling like new for years to come.
Many of these accessories are available for "do-it­
yourself" work on your Corvair, or, if you desire, your
Chevrolet Dealer has many cleaning and polishing serv­
ices
to offer.
EXTERIOR CAR CARE
All cleaners, polishes and tor removers in the fol­
lowing list have been especially compounded for use on
Chevrolet Magic Mirror Acrylic Finishes.
*
lustur Seal
* Porcelainize
Triple
Action Polish
Liquid Gloze
Tor and Road Oil Remover
Chrome
Polish
Chrome Gard
White Wall Tire Cleaner
Angora Washing Mitt
Polishing Cloth
Touch -up Paint in
Chevrolet Colors
* Undercoating
*-Dealer Applied.
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SERVICE ACCESSORIES
INTERIOR CAR CARE
Use the following accessories to keep the interior of
the car in new cor condition.
Kar-K)een
Cleaner
Spot Remover
leather Cleaner
MISCELLAN EOUS
Designed to assure proper operation of various
components
of your Corvair, the following accessories
will help to rid your car of all annoying squeaks and
rattles.
No. 988299 Windshield Washer Anti-freeze and
Solvent
Door Ease Stick lubricant
Spray-a-squeak Silicone Lubricant
Lock Ease Lubricant
Ruglyde Rubber Lubricant
and Cleaner
Seal zit Gloss Cleaner
Penetrating Oil, Dripless
Lubriplate

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

BULB SPECIFICATIONS Candle Power
Headlamp Unit-Outer: High Beam. 37 V2 W
Low Beam. . 50 W
Inner: High Beam.
Parking
Lamp and Directional Signal
Tail and Stop and Turn Signal Lamps
Back -up Lamp .... ....... .... .
Instrument Lamps ............. .
Direction
Signal Indicator Lamp .. .
Temperature-Pressure Indicator
Lamp
Generator-Fan Indicator Lamp ....
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Lamp
Ignition Lock Lamp ............ .
Glove Compartment
Lamp .... .. .
Dome Lamp ............. .. .. .
Courtesy
Lamp . .............. .
License Plate Lamp ........... .
Radio Dial
Lamp ............. .
Heater Control
Panel Lamp ..... .
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
37%
4-32
4-32
32
3 2
2
2
1
1
2 15
6 4
2
1
Number
4002
(Sealed
Beam)
4001
(Sealed
Beam)
1034
1034 1073
GE 1816
53
57
57
53 53
57 211
89
67 1891
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A
circuit breaker in the light control switch protects
the headlamp circuit, thus eliminating one fuse. Where
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current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker rapidly
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the cause
is found and eliminated.
Fuses,
located in the Junction Block beneath the
dash are:
1 . Heate r Blower
Glove Compartment
Lamp ........ 3AG/ AGC-l 0 amp.
2. Tail and Stop Lamps,
Direct ion Signals ................ 3AG/ AGC-l 0 amp ..
l. Heater (Total System)
Back-up Lamp . ........ ......... lAG/ AGC-20 amp .
4. Radio ..
......... ...... ........ lAG/ AGC-4 amp.
5. Instrument
Panel Lamps
Radio Panel Lamp
Heater Control Panel Lamp ... ...... 3AG/ AGC-3 amp.
FUSE BLOCK