1965 CHEVROLET CORVAIR radio

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine more economical cruising gear in the shortest possible
time. Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the trans­
mission to remain in low gear for a considerably longer
period.
When driving at speeds below 45 mph, the transmis­
sion may be shifted back into low range for extra acceler­
ation for passing by depressing the accelerator pedal
fully. The transmission will automatically shift back into cruising
gear when the accelerator pedal is momentarily
released.
PUSHING TO START
• Turn off all
electrical loads such as radio, heater and,
if possible, lights until the engine starts.
• Turn on key and move selector lever to neutral. At
20 to 25 mph move lever to l.
• When engine starts, move selector lever to D.
NOTE: Never tow to start.
OPERATING YOUR POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION
POSITION OPERATION USES
R-REVERSE For Backing Car (From Stopped Position)
N-NEUTRAL For Starting Engine (Brakes Applied) NORMAL DRIVING
D-DRIVE For all Forward Driving. Step hard on RANGE
accelerator for extra acceleration below 45 mph.
L-LOW For Hard Pulling at Low Speeds, Climb-SAND, SNOW, ing, or Descending Steep Grades and for MUD OR ON additional engine braking below 40 mph. STEEP GRADES
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"ALL TRANSISTOR"
RADIOS
To operate the radios, the igni­
tion switch must
be in "ON" or
"ACC" position.
Antenna
For best FM operation the an­
tenna must be extended to a length
of 31 inches. For best AM opera­
tion
the antenna should be fully
extended.
••• 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.
• • • AMI 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 optional 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 and Balance (to
-balance the front and rear speakers!. For a pleasing stereo effect the front
speaker reproduces one channel and the rear speaker reproduces the other
channel. The indicator light on the adapter will be lighted when the radio is
tuned to an FM stereo station. Most broadcasts on such stations will be in
stereo.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Idle Speed: 95 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/monuol trans. (In Neutral) .... 450-500 rpm 110 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/manual trans. (In Neutral) .... 600-650 rpm 140 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/manualtrans. (In Neutral) .... 600-650 rpm 180 hp Turbocharged 164 (In Neutral) .................. 850 rpm All Powerglide (In Drive) .............. , .......... 450-500 rpm
Ignition Timing:. 95 hp Turbo-Air 164 (manual transmission) ............ 6° BTDC 110 hp Turbo-Air 164 (manual transmission) ............ 14° BTDC 140 hp Turgo-Air 164 .............................. 18°BTDC
180 hp Turbocharged 164 .......................... 24° BTDC All Powerglide ...........................••....•• . 14° BTDC
Axle Ratios: Engine 95 hp Turbo-Air 164 110 hp Turbo-Air 164
140 hp Turbo-Air 164 180 hp Turbocharged 164
Transmission All 3-and 4-Speed Powerglide
3 -and 4-Speed All
Standard Ratio "
3.27:1
3.27:1
3.55:1 3.55:1
3.55: 1 'Standard Ratio For Corvair Greenbrier and Air Conditioning Equipped Vehicles 3.55:1.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Headllamp Unit (Sealed Beam)
Candle Power
Outer-High Beam ......•.........•...... 37% W low Beam ....•.............•..... 55W Inner-High Beam Only ................... 37'!z W
Parking lamp-Directional Signal and Tail-Stap-D irectional Signal lamps ... ...•... 4-32
Back-Up lamps ............................ 32 Instrument lamps ....................••.... 3
Temp. Press., Gen. Fan., and Glove Compartment lamps ..•.............•..... 2 Headlamp High Beam Indicator,' Directional Signal Indicator , and Heater Control Panel lamps •.....•..................•.. 1
Number
4002
4001
1157
1156
GE 1816
1895
1445
45
Dome Lomp ' ................... .. ......... 12 Courtesy lamp .........••.................. 6 license Plate lamp .....•..............•.... 4
Radio Dial lamp ........•.......•.......... 2
BATTERY RATINGS
Corvair-12 volt; 54 plate; 44 amp/hr . Corvoir 95 and Greenbrier-12 volt; 54 plate; 42 amp/hr .
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
211 631
67
1893
A circuit breaker in the light control switch protects
the head lamp circuit, thus eliminating one fuse. Where
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker intermittently
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the cause
is found and eliminated.
Fuses, located in the junction block beneath the
dash are:
1. Healer Blower
Glove Comparlment lamp ........ 3AG/ AGC-1 0 amp
2. Tail and Slop lamps,
Dome lamp ................. .. 3AG / AGC-1 0 amp.
3.
Heater (Total System) Back-up lamp ................. 3AG/ AGC-20 amp.
4. Radio (AM or AM-FM) ........... 3AG/ AGC-2 Y2 amp.
(AM-FM Stereo) .. . .... 3AG/ AGC-71/2 amp.
5. Instrument Panel lamps Radio Panel lamp Heater Conlrol Panel lamp ........ 3AG/ AGC-3 amp. 6. Windshield Wiper Molor ......... 3AG/ AGC-20 amp.
Air Conditioner Fuses ........... 3AG! AGC-15 amp. (Located in 14GA red and 12GA gray wires in area of
ignition switch.)

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luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Maintenance and lubrication (Periodic) ........ 37
Manifold Pressure Gauge ................... 23
Octane Requirements ....................... 32.
Oil Filter ................................. 37
Parking Brake
Operation ........................... 12
Service
..... ......................... 40
Polishing Your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Positraction Axle .......................... 7
Pushing to
Start
Manual Transmission ............. .... .. 5
Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 6
Radios
................................ 16
Rear Axle ............................... 42
Rocking Car-Powerglide . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 7
Seats
......................... " .... 19 & 28
Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 & 28
Rear
Seat-Folding .................... 20
Second Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Service Brakes ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Serial
and Unit Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Spare Tire ............................... 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 44 & 45
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Page
Speedometer ......................... 8 & 23
Starting the Engine ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering
linkage .......................... 38
Steering Gear .... ' ................. ' .' . . . .. 37
Switching Tires .................•......... 34
Tachometer .............................. 23
Telescoping Steering Column ............... , 17
Temp-Press Indicator .................... 9 & 23
Tire
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Towing-Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Transmission Manual
Operation ..................... ,. 4-5
Service .......................... 41
Powerglide
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-7
Service ........................ " 41
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Trouble Checks
lighting System
...................... .11
Turn Signal .............................. 11
Warm-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 4
Washing Your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
White Sidewall Tires ....................... 31
Windshield Wipers and Washers ........... 13 & 25