1986 CHEVROLET CORVAIR lock

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cover over the mirror support base further protects the occupants.
CAUTION: It is important that the driver check the
mirrors
for proper positioning, and that he make frequent
use of the mirrors to be constantly aware of the rearward
aspect
of his total driving situation.
The windshield wiper arms and blades, inside wind­
shield moldings,
horn and steering wheel ornamentation,
inside rearview mirror frame and mounting bracket
incorporate low-gloss finishes. This reduces annoying
glare in the driver's forward field of view and provides
a
safer, more comfortable driving environment.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
The folding rear seat-back, standard equipment on
Monza,
optional on all other Corvair models except
convertible, quickly and easily folds forward and down to provide additional
cargo space.
To lower the folding seat­
back:
• Pull on each end of the seatback to unlock.
• Swing
the seatback for­ward and down.
To raise the seatback:
• Lift the seat back and slam firmly into place. FOLDING REAR SEAT
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CONVERTIBLE
Operating the Folding Top
CAUTION: Prior to raising or lowering the folding
top, the
car must be at a complete stop and the
sunvisors turned down. Also, when lowering the top,
make certain the top is thoroughly dry and that
there are
no items stored in the top well.
When the folding top is to be lowered, the locking
handles located at the front of the side rails near the
windshield header must be rotated inboard. On conver­
tibles
equipped with a power operated top, the top
control switch may then be actuated until the top is fully
lowered.
On convertibles that are equipped with a
manually operated top, grasp the under side of the side
rail rearward of the locking handles and lift rail upward
and rotate rearward until top is fully lowered. Also, with
the manual top, downward pressure must then be exerted
to each side rail until catch clip located at top of quar­
ter trim panel snaps onto the e.nd of the side rail.
When raising the power operated top, actuate the
control switch until top rests on windshield heater.
In raising the manually operated top, the catch clips
must first
be disehgaged from the right and left side
rails. The raising of the top can be completed by grasp-

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ward until top rests on windshield header.
The locking handles are then rotated outboard
which engages the lock hooks to the striker assembly
located on the windshield header.
Installing the Top Boot
Remove top boot from its protective case, which is normally stored in the luggage compartment.
Grasping forward
end of the boot, slide the welt on
the
boot into the retainer located on the top of the rear
seat back panel. The boot can then be placed over the
lowered top and the metal snap fasteners on the boot
can be snapped onto the studs on the belt molding and quarter trim. Any wrinkles that may exist may be re­
lieved
by sliding the forward portion of the boot to the
right or left in the retainer.
Care of Folding Top and Rear Window
The folding top should never be subiected to vola­
tile cleaners or household bleaches. Frequent washing
with
neutral soap suds, lukewarm water and soft bristle
brush
is normally all that is necessary to maintain the
"Factory Fresh" look. In the event heavy soilage or
stubborn stains are encountered, a mild foaming clean­ser, lukewarm water, and a soft bristle brush may be
used. If desired, the top may be supported from the
underside during the cleaning
operation. Regardless
which cleaning method is used, a generous amount of
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rinse water is to be used as any soap that runs down
on the
body finish and allowed to dry, may cause streaks.
After cleaning,
always be sure the top is thoroughly dry before it is lowered.
The pliable plastic window, due to its texture, is sus­
ceptible
to scratches and abrasions. As a result, the top
should not be lowered when the rear window is dirty.
When cleaning the
rear window, do not use a dry
cloth or volatile cleaning agents. A soft cloth moistened
with
water should be used to remove superficial dust.
When completely washing the rear window, cold or
luke warm water and a mild neutral soap suds may be
used along with a generous amount of rinse water. In
addition, the rear window can be cleaned with G.M. Plastic Cleaner available at your dealer.
A scraper should never be used for removing snow
or ice from the rear window. In an emergency, warm
water may be cautiously used.
NOTE: DO NOT paste any stickers or masking tape
on rear window as damage will result.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
• To open: Push up the lid release while lifting the lid.
Lift the lid all the way up, then release.
• To close: Lift up on lid, unlock the support arm catch
lock, then lower the lid. Drop the lid the last six

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gaged.
For proper engine cooling keep the vents located
below the
rear window free of ice, snow and leaves.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The luggage compartment is located beneath the
lid at the front of the car.
• To open the luggage compartment, pivot the spring
loaded emblem to reveal lock, insert the key and,
holding the lid down to r~lieve the tension on the
lock, turn the key fully clockwise
and allow the coun­
terbalanced lid to open. To close, slam the lid firmly.
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GAS CAP
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The gas cap is concealed beneath the spring loaded
door on the left front fender.
The fuel tank, filler pipe and all tank connections
have been carefully designed to reduce fuel
leakage
after termination of certain collisions. This design reduces
fire hazards in these collisions.
CAUTION: Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain conditions.
Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving,
the cause should be determined
and corrected without delay.

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clean and reinsert it firmly for an accurate reading.
The oil level should be maintained in the safety margin,
neither going above the FULL line nor below the ADD
mark. Reseat the gauge firmly after taking the reading.
DO NOT OVERFilL.
COOLING SYSTEM CARE
The engine fan belt should be checked for tightness
at regular intervals. When a new belt is needed use only
the approved premium belt available from your Chev­
rolet dealer. If any other belt is installed, replace with
recommended belt when possible.
Watch the TEMP-PRESS and GEN-FAN indicators on the
instrument
panel for signs of overheating.
Air inlet louvers, located in the panel below the rear
window, supply air for engine combustion and cooling
and for the Direct Air Heater. Make sure the louvers are
never sealed or blocked.
TIRES
The factory installed tires on your car are selected
to provide the best all around tire performance for all
normal operation. When inflated as recommended in
the
tire inflation pressure table they have the load
carrying capacity to operate satisfactorily at all loads
up to and including the specified full rated load, at all
normal highway speeds.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Pounds per Square I nch (Cool)
MODELS TIRE PLY
1 TO 6 PASSENGERS Standard
Coupe + 200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply (1100 LBS. LOAD)
1 TO 5 PASSENGERS Monza
Coupe -+ 200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply (950 LBS. LOAD)
1 TO 5 PASSENGERS Monza Convertible -+ 200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply (950 LBS. LOAD)
1. Tire inflation pressures
may increase as much as six (6) pounds per square
inch (PSI) when hot. 2. For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH) increase tire inflation pressures four (4) pounds per square inch over the recommended pressures up to a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for 4-ply rating tires.
When the 4 psi pressure adjustment for sustained high speed with maximum vehicle load would require inflation pressures above the maximum allowable, speed must be limited to 75 miles per hour.
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STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE FOR TIRE USAGE ALL LOADS INCLUDING FULL RATED
FRONT REAR
7.00-13-15 28
7.00-13· 15 26
7.00-13· 15 28
3. Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been inoperative for three (3)
hours or more or driven less than one (1) mile. Hot tire inflation pressure:
after vehicle has been driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 mph. 4. Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load limit greater than specified. 5. When towi ng trai lers, the allowable passenger and cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

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car when it is supported only by the jack. Always
use
safety stancls to support the vehicle if it is
necessary to get uncler the car.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Positraction
differential,
do not run the engine for any reason
with
one rear wheel off the ground as the car may
drive through the rear wheel remaining on the
ground.
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JACKING THE CAR
When jacking the car, set the hand brake, block
diagonal wheel,
and, if changing wheels, remove the
hub
cap and loosen wheel nuts. Locate the jack under
the side
of the car as shown.
Spare tire and jack stowage are illustrated below.
Wrench
is stowed in luggage compartment. On models
with the
spare tire in the engine compartment, mount
the wheel on locating studs with valve opening down­
ward
and toward center of ·car.
CAUTION: Never attempt to raise the Corvair by
. placing any kincl of jack under the bumper .

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SERIAL AND UNIT NUMBERS
Engine Number Stamped on the engine block behind and to the left of
the fuel pump.
Body
Number-Stamped on a plate attached to top of rear rail to left
of engine mount, within the engine compartment .
Serial
Number-Stamped on vehicle identification plate attached to
left
rear side rail, within the engine compartment.
DIMENSIONS
Length .•...............•.•.•..................•... 183.3 in.
Width
.......•....•. . ....•..••......•.............• 69.7 in.
Height: Sport
Coupe ......•...••• ..•..••............•..•• 51.3 in.
Convertible
..........•.....••..•...•............. 51.5 in.
Wheel Base
...................•..•...•.... , ........ 108.0 in.
Turning Diameter .
.•..........•............... ........ 37.2 ft.
CAPACITIES
U.S. Measure Imperial Measure
Gasoline Tank (approximate) ...... .
14 gal. 11 % gal.
Crankcase Refill •....•..... ...... 4 qt. 3~ qt.
Add for Filter Change ......... . 1 pt. 3,4 pt.
Transmission
and Rear Axle
(manual) 3-and 4-speed ........ . 4 qt. 3~ qt.
Cooling System .....••...................... Air Cooled Engine
Air Conditioning System
Compressor Oil (525 Vis.) ...•............. ......... " 11 oz.
Refrigerent
R12 Charge ( •......•................•.... 4 Ibs.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower:
95 hp Turbo-Air 164 ......••.•.•........•.•• 95 @ 3600 rpm
110 hp Turbo-Air 164 ........................ 110 @ 4400 rpm
140 hp Turbo -Air 164 ........................ 140 @ 5200 rpm
Compression Ratio:
95 hp Turbo-Air 164 •...•........•.•.••••.•...••.•••. 8.25:1
110 hp and 140 hp Turbo-Air 164 ...................... 9.25:1
Displacement
......•....••••••..••••••...•..•.••\
•.•• 164 cu. In.
Bore and Stroke (all engines) ................. .... 3.4375"x2.94"
Firing Order •.........•..•••••••..•.•.••.•\
..••..•. 1-4-5-2-3·6
Spark Plugs.
95 hp Turbo-Air 164 (Gop .035)
.................... AC-46-FF
110
hp and 140 hp Turbo-Air 164 (Gop .030) .......... AC- 44-FF
Idle
Speed:
95 and 110 hp Turbo-Air 164 wi manual trans. (in Neutral) 700 rpm
95
and 110 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/Powerglide (in Drive) 600 rpm
140 hp Turbo-Air 164 wi manual trans. (in Neutral) ...... 650 rpm
140 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/Powerglide (in Drive) .......... 550 rpm
Ignition Timing:
95 hp Turbo-Air 164 wl164 manual trans •..•...•.•••.•. 8· ATDC
95 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/Powerglide ••.•..•••.••••..•••• 0·
110 hp Turbo-Air 164 wi manual Irons •....•..•..••....•. 0·
110 hp Turbo-Air 164 w/Powerglide •.••..•••.•..•••••.. 4· BTDC
140 hp Turbo-Air 164 All Trans ....................... 4° BTDC

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Engine
95 hp Turbo -Air 164
110 hp Turbo-Air 164
140 hp Turbo -Air 164 Transm
ission
All
3-and4-Speed Powerglide
3-and 4-Speed
'
StandardRatio For Air Cond itioning
Equipped Vehicles 3.55:1 .
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Headllamp Unit (Sealed Beam)
Standard Ratio'
3.27:1
3 .27:1
3.55:1
3.55 :1
Candle Power Number
Outer~High Beam . .....•...•...•........ 37% W 4002 Low Beam .......... _ ....... _ .. _ .. SSW Inner-High Beam Only •....... , •.•. •.•... 37%W 4001
Park ing Lamp-Directional Signal and Tail-Stop -Directianal Signal Lamps ........ . . 4-32 1157
Back-Up Lamps
............................ 32 1156 Instrument Lamps ........ _ ...•••.....•....• 3 1816
Temp . Press., Gen. Fan., Brake Warning and Glove
Compartment Lamps ...........•... ..•..• . 2 1895
Headlamp High Beam
Indicator , Directional Signal Indicator, and Heater Control Panel Lamps ................•......•.•.. 1445
Dome Lamp ........................... ..• 12 211
Courtesy Lamp ............... . ; ....•..••... 6 631
License Plate Lamp ..............• •......... 4 67
Radio Dial Lamp .....................•..• " 2 1893 Side marker-rear .......................... 2 194A Side marker-front ......................... 2 194
BATTERY RATING
12 valls; 54 plates; 44 amp. hr.
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FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
The wiring circuits in your 1968 Corvair are pro­
tected from short ci~cuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit
breakers, and fuseable thermal links in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the hazard of electrically
caused fires in the automobile.
A circuit breaker in the light control switch protects
the headlamp circuit, thus eliminating one fuse. Where
current lo.ad is too heavy, the circuit breaker intermittently
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the cause
is found and eliminated.
Fusible links are incorporated into the wiring system.
These
are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or
melt) before damage occurs to an entire wiring harness
in the event of an electrical overload. See your Chevrolet
Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necssary.
Fuses,
located in the junction block beneath the
dash are:
1. Radio .
........ ...... .. , .3AG/AGC 10 amp
2. Heater and Air Conditioner ... 3AG/ AGC 25 amp
3. Wiper/Washer .............. SFE/SAE 20 amp
4 . Instrument lamps ......... . 3AG/ AGA 4 amp
5 . Tail lamps (Marker lamps) ... 3AG/ AGA 5 amp
6. Stop and Hazard Flasher ...... SFE/SAE 20 amp
7. Courtesy-Dome, lighter and Clock
(luggage) ................ SFE/SAE 20 amp
8. Back -up and Turn Signals ...... SFE/SAE 20 amp
9. Gauges, Tell Tale lamps ..... 3AG/ AGC 10 amp

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ments
if necessary. Idle adjustment 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.
(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 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 operotion. Occasionally, however, a 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 indicator on the instrument panel. Never remove generator
"BAT" lead without first disconnecting battery ground cable.
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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 opera­tion 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 in­stalled, 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 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 sta rting, especi­ally 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:
Pull one of the spark plug
wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as a bobby pin) between the rubber Distributor and Coil Leads