1960 CHEVROLET CORVAIR radio

LIGHT SWITCH
LEFT TURN
INDICATOR BRIGHT BEAM INDICATOR RIGHT
TURN
INDICATOR
INSTRUMENTS
RADIO SPEAKER GLOVE BOX
LOCK
~~"-fHIf--RADIO
~~~~~~~&J CONTROLS
U:a~II---HEATER CONTROLS
INDICATOR REMAIN­ING LlGHT~D DURING NORMAL OPERATION
TEMP-PRESS Indicator
PROBABLE CAUSE
Low Oil Pressure
Excessive Engi ne Oil Tem p.
GEN-FAN Indicator Generator Not Charging
Fan Not Operating
IMPORTANT:
ITEMS TO BE CHECKED
Engine Oil Level
Oil Level and Fan Belt
Generator
Fan Belt
If either of the indicators light during normal operation, STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY and turn off ignition. Check for a broken or slipping fan belt or low engine oil level. NEVER DRIVE CAR UNTIL BROKEN FAN BELT IS
REPLACED. Never drive car when "Temp-Press" indicator i s lighted. Car can be driven at slow speeds if only "Gen­Fan" indicator is I ighted and fan belt is not broken, however, generator must be checked and serviced as soon as possi ble.
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HEATER
Three control levers provide full control of the
optional Corvair gasoline heater.
FAN-this is the AIR-ON control and the blower control.
This lever must be pushed down before the unit will
operate.
DEF-diverts heated air to the defroster ducts for
defogging or deicing windows.
HEAT-Allows for selecting degree of heat desired.
Heater will begin to supply heat in a minimum of
30 seconds. For efficient heating and heat distribu­
tion, keep all windows closed.
NOTE: When heater or ignition switch is shut off,
the combustion blower will continue to operate
for 30 to 40 seconds to remove unburned fuel
and vapor from the system. This is normal for this
type of heater.
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RADIO
The optional Corvair radio control knobs are shown
below. For best reception the antenna should be extended
to at least the height of the car roof. For long distance
reception, extend the antenna to its full length.
ON-OFF SWITCH AND VOLUME CONTROl TONE CONTROl
HEATER~---1!m~!d CONTROLS TUNING
KNOB

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
53
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

Page
Light Control Knob ........................ 8
locks ................................... 11
lubrication Diagram .. ....... . .......... .. . 26
lubrication & Maintenance Guide ............ 24-25
luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Maintenance and Lubrication ....... ......... 16
Octane Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Oil Filter ................................ 20
Owner Protection Policy ............ '. . . . . . . .. 30
Parking Brake
Operation ............................ 9
Service .
............................. 23
Polishing Your Corvair ...................... 14
Pushing to Start
Three-Speed ................. ......... 4
Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radio
............. ..................... 10
Rear Axle .................. ............. 22
Rear Seat-Folding ....................... .
Rocking
Car-Powerglide . .................. .
Seats
12
6
Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Rea r Seat-Folding ..................... 1 2
Service Accessories
....................... .
Serv ice Brakes ........................... .
27
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Page
Serial and Unit Numbers . . , ............... " 28
Spare Tire ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Speedometer ... .. ........ .......... ...... 6
Starting the Engine . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Steering Linkage ............. ;............ 20
Steering Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Switching Tires ........................... 19
Temp-Press-Indicator ........ ............... 6-7
Tire Care ............................... 18
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Towing-Powerglide ....................... 6
Transmission
Three-Speed
Operation ................... ...... 4
Service ........................... 22
Powerglide
Operation .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-6
Service .............. ............. 22
Turn Signal .............................. 8
Universal Joints ........................... 21
Warm-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Washing your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
White Sidewall Tires .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9