GENERAL IN F O R M A T IO N A N D L U BR IC A T IO N
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND LUBRICATION
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
General Inform ation........................................................................ 0-1
Lubrication........................................................................................... 0-12
GENERAL IN FO R M A TIO N
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INDEX
Model Line U p......................................................................0-1
Service Parts Identification Plate .................. ...................0-2
Truck Model Designation............................................... .....0-1
Keys and Locks ................................................ ...................0-3
Vehicle Identification Number and Rating Plate .........0-1
Emergency Starting .......................................... ...................0-3
Engine Number......................................................................0-2
Towing.................................................................. ...................0-4
Unit and Serial Number Locations ............................ .....0-2
Load Capacity Chart ...................................... ...................0-4
MODEL LINE UP
The 10 through 35 Series truck model line-up for 1973
consists of the models shown in the Charts in this
section.
Truck Model Designation
A five digit number preceded by a letter is used to
designate truck models. For example, vehicle C 10703
would be: Conventional
C,
4500 lbs.-6800 lbs. GVW _l_j
42 in. -47 in. Cab-to-Axle dimension 07, Chassis cab 03,
as listed below.
First Letter • Chassis
C - Conventional (Conventional Cab, Suburban)
G - Light Duty Forward Control
K - Four-Wheel Drive
P - Forward Control
First Number-GVW Range
J_- 4500-7150 lbs.
2 - 5500-8200 lbs.
3 - 6200-14000 lbs.
Second and Third Numbers-
Cab-To-Axle Dimension
05 - 30-35 in.
07 - 42-47 in.
08 - 48-53 in.
09 - 54-59 in.
10 - 60-65 in.
14 - 84-89 in.
Fourth and Fifth Numbers-Body Styles
Pickup boxes, tailgate and drop glass, van bodies, and
trim are options.
03.- Cab
05 - Van (windowless)
06 - Suburban and Van (with windows)
14 - Utility
32 - Motor Home Chassis
42 - Forward Control Chassis
63 - Four-Door Crew Cab
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
AND RATING PLATE
A combination vehicle identification number and rating
plate used on all models (fig. 1) is located on the left
door pillar, except on School Bus, and some Forward
Control Motor Home models. On School Bus models the
plate is attached to the air intake plenum panel. On
Forward Control models (P10, P20, P30 except P30
Motor Home Chassis) it is attached to the dash and toe
panel.
The vehicle identification number stamped on the plate
decodes into the information shown in Figure 2.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
Summary of Contents for Light Duty Truck 1973
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Page 53: ...HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A 27 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 115: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A 89...
Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 149: ...BODY 1B 29 Fig 84 Body Mounting 06 Fig 85 Body Mounting 14 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 171: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 2 Frame Horizontal Checking Typical FRAME 2 3...
Page 173: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 4 10 30 Series Truck Frame FRAME 2 5...
Page 174: ...2 6 FRAME LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 5 Underbody Reference Points G Van...
Page 185: ...FRONT SUSPENSION 3 11 Fig 16 Toe out on Turns LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 351: ...ENGINE 6 15 Fig ID Sectional View of Eight Cylinder Engine LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 375: ...EN G IN E 6 39 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 376: ...6 4 0 ENGINE LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 377: ...ENG IN E 6 41 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 378: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 37L K Series Engine Front Mount 6 42 ENG INE...
Page 400: ...6 6 4 ENG INE LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 401: ...ENG IN E 6 65 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 403: ...E NG IN E 6 67 Fig 36V C Series Engine Mounts LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 423: ...EN G IN E C OOLING 6K 13 Fig 16 Overheating Chart LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 424: ...6 K 1 4 ENG INE COOLING Fig 17 Coolant Loss Chart LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 456: ...6M 32 ENGINE FUEL Fig K15 Accelerator Controls G Van L 6 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 512: ...Fig 18e Vacuum Advance Diagram V8 Engine...
Page 516: ...6 T 2 4 E M IS S IO N CONTROL SYSTEMS LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 593: ...CLUTCHES MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 7M 3 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 598: ...7M 8 CLUTCHES MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 743: ...FUEL TANKS AND EXHAUST 8 13 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 744: ...8 14 FUEL TANKS AND EXHAUST LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 760: ...8 30 FUEL TANKS AND EXHAUST Fig 40 Exhaust Pipe P Models LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 761: ...FUEL TANKS AND EXHAUST 8 31 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 832: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 106 Power Steering Pump Mounting Typical 9 66 STEERING...
Page 833: ...PUMP ASSEMBLY STEERING GEAR TYPICAL SMALL V8 TYPICAL LARGE V8 STEERING 9 67...
Page 861: ...STEERING 9 95 Fig 134 Power Steering Pump Leakage LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 886: ...11 10 CHASSIS SHEET METAL LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 891: ...ELECTRICAL BODY AND CHASSIS 12 5 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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