Chevrolet Chevy II 1965, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...d follow the recommen dations outlined Your Chevrolet dealer has the trained personnel and specialized equipment to properly service your Chevy II Have him inspect your car and perform any main tenance 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 CHEVROL...

Page 4: ... 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 thi...

Page 5: ...STATION WAGON Lowering the Tailgate Manually Operated Tail Gate Window Page 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 J5 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 Page Electrically Operated Tail Gate Window 24 Operating the Folding Seats 25 Two Seat Style Rear Seat 25 Spare Tire and Jack Stowage 26 Super Lift Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers 26 CLEANING HINTS Exterior Appearance 27 Washing Your Car 27 Pol...

Page 6: ...ng If in the opinion of the manufacturer a part or com ponent of a motor vehicle has been adversely affected 4 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 saf...

Page 7: ... Chevrolet Dealer can properly tune and maintain your car but wise operation is your responsibility Give the car sufficient warm up 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS speed either fast or slow During this period avoid full throttle starts and if possible quick abrupt stops Gentle braking during the first few hundred miles of operation will result in longer brake life and better future performance Avoid hard...

Page 8: ... is above O F release pedal If temperature is below O F hold pedal about half way down b ENGINE WARM Depress accelerator pedal and hold about half way down 3 Turn ignition switch to START and release as soon as engine starts If manual choke equipped model adjust choke position to obtain smooth engine opera tion As soon as engine will run smoothly without the choke push the choke knob fully in 4 FL...

Page 9: ...l As car slows down depress the clutch pedal and move the gearshift lever into Neutral NEUTRAL For use when starting or idling engine REVERSE Operate as for 1st Gear but always at a slow speed FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSION has the shift lever extending from the floor and has its special shift pattern diagram on the trim plate as shown in the illustration 7 ing only until the engine warms up Then if the ...

Page 10: ...d 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 OPERATING YOUR AU...

Page 11: ... to L position When engine starts move the selector lever to D and proce ed in a normal manner NOTE It is best never to tow the car to start TOWING When the engine starts the car may ac celerate into the tow car Place selector lever in N and do not exceed 35 miles per hour If transmission is not operating properly tow with rear wheels raised or drive shaft disconnected 9 If towing at speeds above ...

Page 12: ...ine is running have your Authorized Chev rolet Dealer check the electrical system as soon as possible 10 OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR 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 d...

Page 13: ...t will come on when the ignition key is in START position but before the engine is started The light should go out after the engine starts BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator light when installed will flash when the ignition key is turned ON if the parking brake is engaged warning you to release the brake before proceeding See Parking Brake on page 15 HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator...

Page 14: ...ry 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 TACHOMETER 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 automati...

Page 15: ...ition light control switch controls the headlights taillights parking lights instrument lights and dome lights as shown The headlight and parking light circuits are protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An overload will cause the lights to flicker on and off If this condition exists have your Chevrolet Dealer check your headlight and parking light wiring immediately ...

Page 16: ... high beams are in use Always use low beam when approaching cars 14 TURN SIGNAL Move the lever up or down to indicate a right or a left turn respectively As the parking lights and stoplights flash to indicate the direction of the turn the instrument panel indicator flashes When the turn is completed the lever will return to neutral Remember to turn on the signal well in advance of your turn ...

Page 17: ...needed for brake response Parking Brake The hand operated parking brake is conveniently located just to the right of the steering column Pull the cane type handle toward you to engage the parking brake This mechanically sets the rear wheel brakes The handle will remain in the extended posi tion while the parking brakes are applied To release the parking brake turn the handle clock wise and allow i...

Page 18: ...ob to turn thus starting the wiper motor The wiper will then continue to operate until manually turned off at the wiper knob Keep the water container under the hood filled at all times Avoid operating the washer when jar is empty 16 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 tempe...

Page 19: ...epeat 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 broadcacts 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 bot...

Page 20: ... will supply maximum traction When starting with one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface slight application of the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum traction HEATER OPERATION Pull the AIR PULL FAN knob fully out before operat ing fan then rotate the knob to obtain low medium or high fan speed 18 Pull the TEMP knob fully out to provide maximum output temperature Push in the k...

Page 21: ...TOM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM The Custom Air Conditioning System will provide you with warm weather driving comfort OPERATION Turn the FAN knob to control the three speed blower as desired The TEMP COOL knob may be regulated to provide the degree of cooling desired Fully clockwise pro vides maximum cooling AIR CONDITIONING OPERATING TIPS Close all windows and vents when operating the system except w...

Page 22: ...the retractor drum then adjust for proper flt at the buckle Clean belts when necessary without removing from the car with a stiff bristle brush using a detergent rec ommended for nylon Never bleach or dye seat belts 20 The front seat may be quickly and easily adjusted forward or rearward to provide maximum driving com fort Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can make addi tional adjustments to furthe...

Page 23: ...y and for the security of your car and possessions Al ways keep the doors locked when driving as well as when leaving the car unattended Locking the Doors FRONT DOORS Inside push inside release handles fully forward Outside use ignition key REAR DOORS Inside push down on locking button Rear doors can be locked from the inside only Unlocking the Doors FRONT DOORS Inside pull inside release handles ...

Page 24: ...aned slide back into place On cars so equipped push in on the cigarette lighter to operate When heated ready for use it will snap back into normal position 22 GLOVE BOX The glove box is locked and unlocked with the round end key When open the door forms a small table for cups or glasses AIR VENTS The air vents in each kick panel admit air from the vent grille iust ahead of the windshield Control k...

Page 25: ...ons Turn the cap to the left to open and to the right to close When closed the cap fits flush with the fender The cap is not vented 23 REAR COMPARTMENT Unlock and open the counterbalanced trunk lid with the round end key Close the lid firmly to close the lock The spare tire and auto jack are located in the trunk as shown The illustration below illustrates proper jack and tire stowage See Maintenan...

Page 26: ...cated at the top center of the inner face of the tail gate to the LEFT and lower tailgate To Close Lift the tailgate and slam to close Roll up the tailgate window if desired Winding lever may be locked if desired 24 obnoxious fumes from entering the vehicle through the tailgate opening Tailgates which have an electrically operated rear window incorporate a safety feature which prevents rais ing th...

Page 27: ...AT STYLE REAR SEAT To Lower Seat Release the locking lever on the right hand side of the rear seatback Pull seatback forward and down To Raise Seat lean on the front edge of the seatback panel to re move tension from the filler panel lift up the filler panel at the location shown above Then lift seatback up and rearward until it locks into place 25 ...

Page 28: ...ck 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 along side the gas filler neck A minimum pressure of 10 15 psi should be main 26 STATION WAGON tained at all times After the car is loaded pressure may be increased until the rear of the vehic...

Page 29: ...ee sap chemicals from factory chim neys and other foreign matter may damage any known automobile finish if allowed to remain in contact with 27 CLEANING HINTS the paint film Prompt washing may not thoroughly re move these deposits and particularly in geographical areas where these exposure conditions are severe properly applied polishes and waxes of known quality wi provide the best protection Man...

Page 30: ... and dirt from white sidewall tires A fine grade of steel wool will remove severe curb scrapes Do not use gasoline kerosene or any oil prod uct which could discolor or deteriorate the rubber 28 CAUTION Some white sidewall cleaners will cause serious damage to aluminum trim Use caution when cleanin tires with this type of cleaner that none is splashed or sprayed on aluminum trim INTERIOR APPEARANCE...

Page 31: ...sult your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer 29 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION If you plan to operate your Chevy II 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 en gine trouble may result from their use To minimize that possibility write to Chevrolet Motor Division General M...

Page 32: ...itives To flush the crankcase drain al d refill with SAE lOW oil run engine at fast idle until hot then drain immediately and refill with recommended grade of oiL CHECKING OIL LEVEL Regardless of the change interval being followed check the oil level with engine hot on the dipstick regu 30 larly Keep oil level between the FULL and ADD marks by adding oil when level is at or below ADD mark It is no...

Page 33: ...ti freeze GM 1899 M or equivalent and water to provide proper concentration of coolant Each fall have your Chevrolet dealer inspect the cooling system to insure that all connections are leak proof and anti freeze content will provide adequate protection in cold weather 31 The standard radiator cap is a 13 lb pressure type Air conditioned vehicles are equipped with a 15 lb pressure type cap to prov...

Page 34: ... TIRES Remove jack and spare tire from rear compartment and position jack under bumper as shown on instruction 32 sticker located in the spare tire storage area The jack load rest must locate under the bumper as shown Set parking brake block didgonally opposite wheel remove hub cap and loosen wheel nuts Set small lever on jack to UP position and using wheel nut wrench as a jack handle raise car un...

Page 35: ...ont Rear All Except Station Wagons 4 24 24 29 29 24 30 29 35 Station Wagons 4 24 28 29 33 24 30 29 35 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 Front tire loads do not increase appreciably with passenger or cargo loading therefore the...

Page 36: ...fitting with water resistant EP 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 cover attaching screws 2 Inject water resistant EP Lubricant into the for ward cover attaching screw hole until lubricant begins to come out of the outboard screw hole 3 Replace both cover attaching screws POWER S...

Page 37: ...he arrestor located in the base of the air cleaner with kerosene or a suitable solvent Dry with compressed air FUEL FILTER Replace filter element located in carburetor inlet if carburetor flooding occurs ENGINE OIL CHANGE Engine oil should be changed at 60 day or 6 000 mile intervals whichever comes first Crankcase Breather Cap At every oil change Clean in solvent and reoil NOTE For vehicles in he...

Page 38: ...perate in mountainous terrain or operate under other severe conditionsl Remove fluid from the transmission sump and add one and a half quarts of fresh fluid Operate trans 36 mission through all ranges and check fluid level as described above REAR AXLE Standard Rear Axle Every 6 000 miles Check and keep filled to level of the filler plug with lubricant specified in Note 2 page 37 Positraction Rear ...

Page 39: ... clamp connections Every 6 000 miles Check sight glass under the hood 37 after the system has been in operation for sev eral minutes Sight glass should be clear Bubbles or dirt visible at all times indicate a leak which should be repaired immediately by your Chev rolet dealer Every Week during winter months run the system for 5 minutes to insure proper lubrication of the seals and moving parts HEA...

Page 40: ...inder On right side of block at front DIMENSIONS Overall Length 182 9 Height 55 0 Width 69 9 Wheelbase 110 0 38 CAPACITIES Gasoline Tank All Models 16 gal Crankcase Reflll 4 Cylinder with oil fllter change l pt fllter 4 qts 6 and 8 Cylinder with oil fllter change 1 qt fllter 5 qts Differential 4 pt Power Steering 2 3 pts Cooling System 4 cyl 9 qts Thermostat 1800 6 cyl 12 qts 1800 Radiator Pressur...

Page 41: ...ession Ratio 8 5 1 8 5 1 8 5 1 9 25 1 10 5 1 10 5 1 11 0 1 Bore 3 88 3 563 3 875 3 875 4 00 4 00 4 00 Stroke 3 25 3 25 3 25 3 0 3 25 3 25 3 25 Firing Order 1 3 4 2 1 5 3 6 2 4 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 SPARK PLUGS The following 14mm plugs are provided for Chevy II engines Hotter Plug Colder Plug Normal Service For City Type For Continuous Original Equipt Operation Heavy Duty Oper 153 L 4 Engine AC 46N AC 44...

Page 42: ... Push Button AM FM Stereo Heater Air Conditioning including Heater Backup Light Brake Signal Light Windshield Wiper Motor TURN SIGNAL FLASHER 3AG AGC 2 5 amp 3AG AGC 7 5 amp 3AG AGC 10 amp SAE 20 amp 3AG AGC 10 amp SAE 20 amp Type Series 2 bulb 40 BULB SPECIFICATIONS Candle power Headlamp High Beam 50W Low Beam 45W Parking Lamp and Front Directional Signal 4 32 Tail Stop and Rear Directional Signa...

Page 43: ...shown for possible causes QI U nI E 1 E 1 ni l cuel nI 0111 CU _ s QI s I s 111 0 0 1 iLii III 1 oQl 0 0 0 l 0 ogj 0 ll Qle t C Eg II 11 1 1 0 0 I _nI I cu 0 E 00 I nI cu 0 I QI II nil I 0 nI 1 11 O O s iL f 0 s 5 0 E 8 l Ci nI QI III I 81 t 1 LLI On the following pages see paragraph A 0 0 B C O E DE L E F F K G G J H I G M N 0 P See information on page number 11 10 30 35 6 8 36 10 30 31 CAR WILL ...

Page 44: ... gine will turn over but will not start B If the fuel tank is not empty Checking Fuel Flow 42 you may check further to see whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor 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 ...

Page 45: ...your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the BATTERY the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator 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...

Page 46: ...VEl will of course cause engine overheating Determine the cause of the low water level and have it corrected if necessa ry 44 N Check the RADIATOR CORE Clean it if it is plugged with bugs leaves or other foreign material 0 Condition of the FAN BELT is very important 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 fray...