1949-53 Cheurclet PASSENGER CAR SHOP MANUAL INCLUDES 1954 SUPPLEMENT e FOREWORD This manual is designed to provide the service man with com- plete information on the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of various units of the 1949 to 1953 model Chevrolet passenger car. Added to this manual and located after section 12 is the 1954 Supplement. This supplement covers changes for the 1954 prod- uct. Unless otherwise stated in the supplement, the information in this manual that applies to 1953 mexels will also apply to the 1954 models. An effort has been made to produce a manual that will not only serve as a ready reference book for the experienced service man but also cover step-by-step procedure for the guidance of the less experienced man. The Section Index on the title page enables the user to quickly locate any desired section. At the beginning of each section is a Table of Contents followed by an index listing the page on which each main subject begins. In those sections that cover more than une major subject, the Table of Contents gives the page number on which the coverage of the subject begins, and the detailed index of that subject appears on this page. This arrangement, we believe, will make it easy for the service man to locate the desired information. Provision is made to enter references to any supplementary information received by the dealer in the form of Service News and Service Bulletins. The Special Service Tools shown in this manual, or their equivalent, are necessary for the efficient servicing of Chevrolet passenger cars. All tools listed are available through Kent-Moore Organization, Inc, General Motors Building, Detroit 2, Michigan. This manual should be kept in a handy place for ready refer- ence. If properly used, it will enable the mechanic to better serve the owners of Chevrolet passenger cars and thereby build or maintain a reputation for reliable service. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this literature are based on the latest product information avail- able at the time of publication approval, The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice, CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION General Motors Corporation DETROIT, MICHIGANUNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS For the conv: nce of servicemen when writing up certain business papers such as Application for Policy Adjustment, Product Information Reports, or reporting product fail- ures in any way, we are showing below the location of the various unit numbers. ‘ unit numbers and their prefixes are necessary on these papers for various reaso’ as accounting, follaw-up on production, ete. The prefixes on certain units identify the plant in which the unit was manufactured, and thereby permits proper follow-up of the plant involved to get corrections made when necessary. Always include the prefix in the serial number, Ps Py Radioter code and number located on the Generator serial and model number ore Ignition distributer serial and medel num left side of vehicle on the rear of the located on o metal plate staked on the ber are located on i top tank (fg. 1. generator body just forward of armature plate which iy un terminol fig, 2), (fig. 31, Engine serial number located on right side Storting moter serial and model number Vehicle serial number lacated on left front of engine on o boss just to the reor of ore loccled on sorting motor body [uct body pillar epproximately 10” above helt the ignition distributer (fig. 4), below solensid (Ag, 5), (fig. 6). fis stamped on Wiel carrier right Style Number, Trim Numbar and Number facated en top of cowl on ide (fig, 1 T sion serial number is stamped on case ot front lett side (fig. 71.kmh2003 SECTION 0 GENERAL LUBRICATION CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION General Lubrication. ...,.,.. Lubrication Chart LUBRICATION INDEX Page Engine Lubrication... 3....0)..06.0. 0045 ei A Oil Gauge... . 20 eee cae O-1 Lubrication... 0.00. cece cere cere se enews 0-1 Bara NO GT Ni aes scazacsvetccascane aniocatataratetate 0-1 After 600 Milles: .. i 22s 2220 2sc. etn eons: 0-2 Falli—Winter—Spring—Summer.......... 0-2 Maintaining Oil Level..............6405 0-2 When to Change Crunksase Oil. waee M2 Crankease Dilution.........-....... eee 0-3 Abnormal Conditions. ................-... 0-8 Water in Crankease. 2... 222.2. ee Od Corrosion. ............ cikem AIRS ERUNENS 0-4 Types of Oils . 0. c0222 cee bs ces eee 0-4 S.A.E. Viseosity Number............ 000005 O-4 Viscosity Grades. oo... ccc cee eevee ues 0-4 Water Pump. ....5-.-s.25s 004% aan RMR EM SI 0-5 Carburetor Accelerating Pump............. 0-5 GOMOMALOR SS is FUE eae ie Wall ha alekees 0-5 Starter Motor 0-5 Starter Solenoid... 0... eee 0-5 Page cee ee 0-1 ASH ag CS aL Tg pRB TG RRB [NR TTT 0-8 Page Distributor. 2... eee ee eee 0-5 Powerglide Transmission... .... ied OS Rear Axle and Standard Paitin ais oy O-6 Recommended Lubrieants..............- 0-5 “Multi-Purpose” Gear Lubrieants,....... 0-6 Lubricant Additions, ........00.. 0.00.05 O66 Lubricant Changes... 6. c00cu ceca ees 0-6 Universal Joimt 2-8 eee 0-6 Front Wheel Bearings... ... cietraretraunacaea: GG Rear Wheel Bearings....,,............... 0-6 EWI 0-6 Brake and Clutch Pedal. .................. 6 Steering Gear... 6.66 cee cee eee 0-6 Gearshift Control Housing, ................ Q+7 Shock Absorber... 2.02.0 . 07 Chassis Lubrication, ....0.6.00.00. 0.000002. O87 Body Lubrieation....,... “jrieatewee dee Lubrication Chart... 0.00... ..666 640000055 OB GENERAL LUBRICATION The selection of the proper lubricant and its correct application at regular intervals does much to increase the life and operation of all moving parts of the vehicle. Consequently, it is important that the correct grade of oil or grease, as noted in the following pages, be used, ENGINE LUBRICATION Proper selection of the oil to be used will add much to the performance, reliability, economy and long life of the engine, It is imperative that the recommended light oils be used in the engine during the break-in period. Light oils assure a better breaking in of the en- gine as they assure case of starting, prompt flow of a sufficient quantity of oil to the bearings, less friction between moving parts, less wear of mov- ing parts, etc, OIL GAUGE When starting a cold engine, it will be noted that the oil gauge on the instrument panel regis- ters a high oil pressure, As the engine warms up, the pressure will drop until it reaches a point where changes to higher speeds will raise the pressure very little, if at all, If the oil pressure registers abnormally high after the engine is thoroughly warmed up, an in- spection should be made to ascertain if the oil lines and passages are plugged up. LUBRICATION FIRST 500 MILES The engine crankcase of all new cars is filled with a light body “breaking-in" oil at the factory and it is recommended that this oil be used for the first 500 miles.