CHEVROLET SERVICE NEWSVol, 3. No. DETROIT, MICITIGAN January 1931 CHEVROLET gun SERVICE NEWS How Chevrolet Service Men Can Help Sell More Cars For Their Dealers ‘The new Chevrolet, “The Great American Value,” is the finest product that has ever been produced by the Chevrolet Motor Company. A careful cheek of the constiuction, material, design, and a ride in this new car proves this statement, Remember. every one docs not get the opportunity te drive this great new ear and get these facts, therefore, some people only know our cars by seving them in showrooms or on the streets. You can make and keep your Chevrolet owners more enthusiastic about this great ear by better tune up ani beiter conditioning before delivery Regardless of the careful check-up and rigid inspection that Chevrolet insists upon in its factories, the Dealer still must assume the obligation of sceing to it that each new car that is, delivered is tuned and conditioned, in accordance with the standard instructions. Therefore, the responsibility of properly conditioning new Chevrolet cars before delivery falls upon the service men in all Dealerships. All Chevrolet service men attended a Motor Tune Up School in September. We at Retroit received many favorable comments from Chevrolet Dealers and service men on the work accom: plished ue this school Watch for the next school which will be held in Febmary. ‘The subject that will be handled at Unis schvol will x. "How to Tune and Condition a New 1951 Chevrolet for Delivery.” Keep your owners enthusiastir about their Chevrolets by proper tune up and their enthusiasm wil help you make more sales. CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY Printed 8A. Copyright 1940, Chewrait Motor Co, Datel MiPage 2 SERVICE aia News January 1931 Chevrolet Dealers ... Here and There Menefee Motor Company New Orleans, La. The Menefee Motor Company of New Orleans, La. has been very sucessful in making and retain: ing customers, god will, thiouul tlie proper opera Hon of their service department, The service department, under the direction of Mi. W. F. Smith, is one of the best equipped and well managed, in the south, They are equipped 10 handle complete car service. “The body service department is complete. Lubrication service is another complete department. Their owner follow up book is up-to-date. AM of these items combined, malke for a profitable ser view departenentt In the above illustration, is a group of men, who mect the customers when they come into this service station, Their names, reacting rem left to right are as follows Subrier, Henry Zimmers, J. B. Swift jon anc W. Smith, Sevice’ Manager, Chevrolet owners are very loud in their praise of the manner in which their troubles are diagnosed by these experts who form @ part of thisellicient service department Battery Season Now On More ancl more car owners are learning the im portance of having their cars undergo regular and, systematic inspection, preparatory to weather and climatic changes. Weather affcets the lubrication of; slows up the operation of the battery. The careful owner will not compel his battery to uaclergo the strain of cold weather, when it is néturally more sluggish ancl the starting motor takes more power to set in motion, withont the pmper mspeetion, which will enable the Chevrolet dealer to put it in shape. During Uhis sengon it will be found that many batteries have scrved their usefulness and should be replaced. In such event, the Chevrolet 13-plate battery, at ils present low price uf $8.70 offers the idcal replacement. Its quality together with this low price makes a splendid combination. Charging Batteries Batteries that are furnished in Chevrolet auto mobiles shipped by freight and those furnished through our service are dry. Proper handling of these batteries before they are placed in service is very important. ‘The procedure in charging these batteries is ax follows 1, Fill battery with 1400 electrolyte 2. Charge batteries at not more than 4 amperes, until specific gravity and voltage stop rising. Temperature uring charging should never exceed 110° F. When temperature exceeds 110" F. the charging rate should be reduced until temperature is normal. Thix procedure will asgurc these dry Datteries being in goad condition when they ave delivered to a customerJanuary 1931 SERVICE anfigay NEWS Page 3 TIMELY TOPICS Four-County Service Managers’ Club ‘The Four-County Serviec Managers’ Club was organized in March, 1930, among the Dealers in the southern Jersey section of the New York Zone, known us district No. 5, of which Mr. J.B. Day is the factory representative. Service Managers and Partsmea of cach Dealership are eligible for mem ership. The above illustration is of the annual banquet, of this club, hdd at Rahway, N. J., on December 2ni, 1930, and was attended by the Dealers, Service Managers, Partymen and guests from Central, Regional and Zone offices. The main subject of the evening wes & talk by Mr. H.L. Horton, Regional Manager of the Atantic Coast, which was on the importance of Servies This dub incete every month and the meeting pluce is selected by a regular committee, a dinner is served and the entire evening given over to prob: Jems of the Parts and Service Departments. Each Service Manager is ranked on the various activities of his operation, such as flat rate hours sold per ‘operating, parte rales on thiy surne basis, appe caunpaigns, use of owner follow-up and athe A plaque has heen purchased for display in the Dealership who has the cleanest shop and parte department for the month aud this activity hus met with much success. The Dealership who wins this plaque the most times during a certain period, re tains it as its property. Some icea of the initerest taken by the members might be obtained by picturizing 100, attendance at these mectings, when some members drive about 75 miles each way to attend and these meetings last for about three hours, including the dinner ‘This chub is one of the five operating in the New ‘York Zone, each of which elect their own officers ane conduct their meetings in a businesslike manner Damaged Thermo-Gauges The motor temperature indicator on 1930 and 1931 cars is of the thermo-gauge type with the indicator, bulb ancl the ube forsming single anit The bulb is held in place on the cylinder head by an adapter nut Service men should always be sure to unscrew this ul and remove the bull from the cylinder head cfore lifting off the head. Failure to observe this saution has resulted in many tubes breaking at the bulb or at the gauge as the result of atiempting to remove the cylinder head without first disconnect- ing the tube from it This tube is reinforced sufficiently to withstand any normal strain, and any damage caused by care leseness cannot be considered as a defect in the gauge. Carburetor Air Intake Stove When installing a Carburetor Air Intake Stove fon a Universal car equipped with a Zero-tested Heater, it may be found that there is not sufficient clearance between carburetor and heater to insert the stove, _ By loosening the two carburetor to intake man fold bolts, the carburetor can be manipulated to permit the installation without further trouble More Uses for the Chevrolet Sportlight The Chevrolet Sportlight is an excellent light for a service truck, When hooking up to a disabled car fon the clark roads at night, the Sportlight can be brought into play to illuminate the otherwise in visible understructure, by directing the bea on the ground at # point near the work The reflected rays give plenty of light with which to do the job, Or when it is necessary to study ways and means of hauling out @ car that has been ditched or over= turned, the Sportlight can be used to study the problem from every angle, and thus the quickest, sasiest and best way out is readily found uhoughi the night be pitch dark, Installation may be made at any convenient Poiuit, either in the regular position in the left front corner of the cab, in the rear of the cab, or any other practical and dlesirable position.Page 4 SERVICE aifijay NEWS Janusry 1931 Side Tire Carriors Side tire carriers, of the fender well type, which are standard equipment on the special sedan, can be installed on any of the Series AE passenger cars. The following is a list of material necessary to make ‘both a right and left-side tire carrier and fender well, installation: PABT pane NAME eer ee 9190 Prot Bontr and Wall Aanbly. LAL 12.80 Pender Wel Brace Prapie Renforcevnent Bo ESE Rearend Eee et Es Sie Bie gi ie Sor hace sn mod BEES meg te wont gs RE TEN BEGUN UA TEE | eee ee i HB HE Be Bi In making this installation, it ie neccesary to drill a H-inca diameter hole in the cowl as shown in Fig. 3. After this hole is drilled, the four yy-inch holes, for fastening the grommet in place, can be located and drilled by using the grommet as @ template. See Fig. 3 aT | — -—{— Another method of locating these five holes is by the tse of the special Kent- Moore drill jig, number N365. To nse rest the jin om the side apron and place the side marked “Series AE,” against the cowl moulding, Mark the location of the holes, soith a scribe. ‘hie tool can alan he ved on 1030) cars for this same installation, by placing side marked “Series AD" agains! the cow! moulding The dash installation requirce the drilling of a #rinch hole which is 1! -inch from the #-inch hole aiteady in the dash, This fy-iach hole must. be enlarged to 2 inch hole, wx shown in Fig. 4 2 2h ova DRILL All of the parts ave assembled to the car the same as on previous model side tire carrier installations, with the cxccption of two additional paris. These are the brase and reinforcement. The brace is placed between the fender well and side member. ‘The re- inforcement is used on the inside of the side member. These paris act as an additional reinforcement between the side member and the fender. Both side members are drilled for the proper location of the racy and reinforcement. Body Numbers All Ingepenclence Madel closed cars have a plate attached to the front of the dash pancl, an which is Shown the body jah mmber, body number, trim ‘umber in which body is trimmed and paint num bersin which color the car is painted in. Sec Fig. 00. Trim Combinations Combination No. 1 0808 Eton vewer Hietaarag ne one Stee Combination No. 3 glo ‘ions ent eis Cumibnaton No, 4 fmm Ge tnt mae Combination NewS tre gh F ne “sion ana Racks LnJanuary 1931 Adjustment of Steering Connect Rod, Front Axle Tie Rod and Alignment of Front Wheels One of the most important adjustments on the Chevrolet car is the proper adjustment of the steer- ing connecting rod and front axle tie rod and the correct alignment of front wheels All of these adjustments, together with proper tire pressure and lubrication, tend to make steering easy, prevent unnecessary tire wear, eliminate front wheel shimmy and prevent scricus damage to car amd occupants, Steering Connecting Rod The steering connecting rod, commonly called drag link, which connects the stecring and third arm on the front axle to the pitman arm, is of conven: tional design. jaeams eaemme | 2 tt Os AXLE END GEAR END Refer to Fig. 6, and note how parts are as. scmbled. On the axle end the spring and spacer are, assembled between the rod endl and the hall seat On the stccring gear end the spring and spacer are assembled between the ball seat and end plug. This is very important as the springs assembled! in this manner relieve road shock from the steering gear in both directions. To properly adjust this steering connecting rod 1. Remove cotter pins. 2 Screw plugs in tight and back off to cotter pin 3. Insert and clinch cotter pins. 4. Lubricate both ends of tie red. Front Axle Tie Rod The front axle Lie rod is of the ball, seat and spring type, similar to the ateering connecting fod con- struction |eeno cote] DOM « y fy Gf ow) paw 46 ik Refer to Fig. 7, and note how partsare assembled, The parts on both ends are assembled in the same manner. First the spring scat, then the spring and ball seat, then the ball and ball seat, and then the plug. To properly adjust this front axle tie rod: 1. Remove cotter pins. SERVICE aiiy NEWS Page 5 2, Screw plugs in tight and hack aff to first cotter pin hole, 3. Insert and clinch cotter pins 4 Lubricate both ends of tie rod. Front Wheel Alignment To make steering casy, it is necessary that the front wheels “toe in”; thal is, the distance between the ingide faces of the wheel felloes, measured at the height of the wheel hubs, should be from ¢ inch to 4 inch more at the rear than at the front. This causes the wheels to grip the road better and allows, the car to hold its course without unduc action on the stecring mechanism, preventing unnecessary tire wear, To align front wheels: 1. Inflate tiresto proper pressure, 4.75x19-inch, passenger cars front and rer, one-half ton, truck, front 35 Ibs, 4.75x19-inch one-half ton truck, rear. 38 Ibs. 30%5.00-inch, front 70 Ibs. 30x5.00 inch. rear 80 Ibs. 32x6.00-inch, rear 90 Ibs. 2. Check distance between the inside faces of the whee! felloes, measured at the height of the wheel hubs. "Mark this place where sneasure ments were taken from. Line "A" Fig. 8. 3. Roll car forward until mark is at rear.” Check distance at the rear. Line “i.” Fig. 8. This should be from grinch to ! cinch greater than the distance indicated by line “A,” Fig, 8. 4. To decrease the distance at Tine “A,"" loosen the tie rot end clampe, at both endy and turn tie rod to the right. To increase this distance turn the tie rod to the let Note: The best method of checking these measurements is by use of a front wheel tram- ming device 5. After proper adjustment has been secured, be absolutely certain to fasten both adjusting clamp bolts vecurely 6. Lubricate hath cndy of the tic rod, Genuine Chevrolet Lamp Bulbs Genuine Chevrolet lamp bulbs are now available at all Zone warchouscs a¢ follows: nite: casexipriow es eesrreniarurtinh sat Hofad a Pepinae Aiammty soa spe as BUI -csimdes Headacop) 0 ‘These lamp bulbs are packed 10 to the carton, which will hear the Genuine Chevrolet label,Pane 6 SERVICE aw NEWS January 1931 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING TIRES TO DROP CE Now that wire wheels are standard equipment on all models, the deal: MOUNTINGPage 6 SERVICE aiggw NEWS January 1991 January 1981 SERVICE A@ijay NEWS Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING TIRES TO DROP CENTER RIMS ON GENUINE CHEVROLET WIRE WHEELS Now that wire wheels are standard equipment on all models, the dealer should see that every customer knows how to put on and take off tires. fo with wheel Fema this method is sulted for garage installations, when om the vad lack of specs and dayiawe to cling frum nud, dlr oF grease ‘makes ehis method objectionable Tae nalts surat super when dune on the eae thie section of the ace shown below rn the car 1. Ingert slightly inflated tube in casing. The valve should line up with the red position mark on Ue Geud. srception that deste. wit! Be Saeountered fon the font hod the Ieest dificult, While lime up with the Fed position snark un ve bewd. wheel, ue to the tiening of the wheel Whe attempting, to sn ion onan tie i Place wisee! on carter wits valve h the outer head oversthe rim Mange,” Fo overuse Chis ‘The last mention 2. Place the wheel on the ar with value ole Lowa you. ters ike i tube in caking, TI srtion of the bes ositime nae Th in he rim wel while reecing the holance nt the bead er Tine up wat the in flange, See Fix 2 Wien vulye ole tire over whest, Toe inn Prova inner bewd in boead over the rs Mange. See Fig. 1 Beginning at the top press the cuter bead fume. Ser Fig. 1? the vin tn and drop the jul el in position 4 at to Nov tools at ie tive to be eld iv the Fi es inllstiny Use Ube balance of the outer bead « 1 satin, Before ore tat the bese ve out of Pogue gure 1 reac — Figure 15 Figure 12 Tissce 1January 1931 SERVICE Aiay NEWS Page 7 TER RIMS ON GENUINE CHEVROLET WIRE WHEELS should see that every customer knows how to put on and take off tires, On Rewr Carrier With Wheel in Place 1, Insert slightly inated the im easing. The valve should his ssethod is sin line up with the red ponition swark on the Dead exe ns ear carves siokiting vith the thet dikcuiey wil Be enccuateset onthe front leo the Tuetung of the wheel while attempting #0 Place wheel of n press the ont tine it anges To overcune hig wher, din’ pl outer ead over the visn FE Refore rtPage 8 well and seated properly. With tiee properly acated the ted circular line abave the bead ghoul! alow ely spaced above the ri at every Bol REMOVAL: Garage Method 2. Deffate tie by remuving valve imsids, Prem side walls of five together te force the Beads fresh the rin Ranges 2. With valve toward you insext isons under bead opposite Frome should be from 6 to B inchen apart. Aftes releubiny just encugh of the beat tw obaina land erin, discard Ure Fone and pull the balance uf tle beat aver the rim Aamge hy hanes See Fig. I 3. Set the wheel anu tine upright allowing the weight of the ‘wheel to hold the lower partion of the remaining. bea On Rear Carrion 1, Detlate ice hy sesnoving vulve inside, Press aide salle of tice together to force the Iweads fron the Fm ta SERVICE aaijay NE Ws a a January 1931 tire irons to start one bead over With valyo at tn, inser the bottom. See Hig, 17 the rin Mange, beginning Pail the shar bend ove! Use vise Mise by lowing tse "upper portion of tne bead to dra into the ri well and then arinping the tre st the bottoms. See Fig, 18 With Wheel in Place Detate tite by resnoving valve inside, Press side walls of fe togetles fu force the beads Frown therian Flames With vatvo at Loy insert tite iene to atart one head over thesia Mange, beginning st the hotton 19. i Poll the other beue over the finn Hange by’ allowing the Upper partion of the bead to drop viv well and then sipping the tire atthe bottom. Sec Fig. 20. CAUTION: DO NOT USK TIRE IRONS OR TOOLS EXCEPT AS INDICATED, RY FOLLOWING THR AROVE INSTRUCTIONS THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURING ‘TILE BEAD IS ELIMINATED.CHEVROLET tau SERVICE NEWS Vol. 5, No. 2 DETROIT, MICTLIGAN February 1931 A Big Event Phe above ilustration a a pet wre of w man taking delivery of is new Chives eas ‘Thisis ane of the big events uf thinsnsm' ble. He's a proud Chevrolet owner and tp to this poiat is satisfied witty the purchuse he has jurt made. ‘How long he will remain satilied depenuts on three things Hurst: "How good a jab tle service nam Fas dome on the conditioning of this ear before its delivery. Seeond:—Hlow good & job will be dane on tite car, wien tte owner returns for te 500 mile inapection ‘Third: What kind of treatment ingiven tie owner, such us servize and eourtery, each tinte he Vins a Chevrolet Tis quite natural to assume that if this car has here tunel and comfitioned and operates tod of the service man, who perfornied the work, this customer will be plewaed "AE the 500 mile Inepection peciod this ear will be brought in for this eheekup. Again this cwner satisfaction depends fon RoW good a Jan wil he Tanned by thie service man IP ir performed to the saisiaction ol Use service sam, Ihe Cwner will oeome a bocetcr for your shon ‘After the 500 mile ieapeetion period the owner shoul! be contacted with to make ture hisear is opeeating yopeily Constant contact of the right type, of course. cu ony result in more work for your service deyertonent aad i .centire satisfaction CCopyreht 1980 Chevolet Motor CoPage 10 SERVICE mie NnWS February 1931 Chevrolet Service Instructors The Chevrolet Motor Company realizes the importance of the proper performance of repair work on customers" cars That is why they maintain this staff of Service Instructors, who are continually con: tacting with Dealers’ Service Men, instructing them on all repair operations on Chevrolet cars and trucks. Each man is an expert, trained in the proper servicing of the complete car, Reading from left to right Ist Row: -T. E. Talbot, Norwood: J. L. Humbert, Jacksonville, W. C. Highy, Balti more; D. & Hennis, Pittsburgh; R. C, Clark, Flint; A. A. Good, Chief Service Instructor, Detroit; R.L. Fairfax, Portland; H. A. Stall ings, Charlotte: C. Nuzum, Louisville; 8. G. Matlett, El Paso; F. W. Anderson, Minne- apolis, 2ud Row: R. G. Dashbsck, Kansas City: W. A. Smith, Denver; E, M. Hubbard, Mint; A. R. Lyons, Deo Moines; H.R. Clarke, Tarry town; ALE. Atlanta; C, K, Vaughan, Wichita; R. ©. Andrews, St. Louis; H.C Galbroner, Memphis: Ira Ingram, Omahs; C. J. Fillion, Cleveland: G. W. Galton, Boston rd Row: C. G. Radebaugh, Fargo; P. Fishback, New Orleans; D, P. Davies, Knox :F. Abel, Oklahoma City; R. P. Bruner, ;R. J. Surnmers, Little Rock: A. Z, picago; HI. Taylor, Philadelphia napol Lioyd, 4th Row: A. B. Bloke, Salt Lake City; M. T. Wells, Great Falle: G. U. Jones, Los Angeles; R. IL, Blaydes, Buffalo; W. E. Crawford, Ame illo; G. A. Reed, Houston; F. E. Roggenbuck, Dallas; R. G. Hall, San Antonio: J. L. Puller, Ouklund: W. C. Phelps. Richmond; W. 7 Goodwin, Birmingham. ‘You will readily recognize the instructor who contacts at your shop. His job is 10 help you and we ask your co-operation to the end that you will do better work, whieh means preter volume of repair work, more satislied customers and more cur sales,WHEELS AND TIRES On the 1932 models the tire section is larger and the wheel diameter is smaller, This insures greater riding comfort, Ionger tire life and better appear- ance. ‘The tire size is 5.25" x 18" and should carry an ai pressure of 32 tbs. on both front and rear of the passenger cars, When these tires arc uscd on the Mton truck they should carry 35 pounds in the front and 38 pounds in the rear. SHEET METAL BR One of the outstanding features of the 1932 model | is the mounting of the front fenders, radiator and | headlamps. A single fender support unit supports these parts in the center of the front cross member. This support is insulated from the frame by a rub- ber cushion and is held in place by two boits. 1c ie very important that these bolts be drawn up until the heavy lockwasher is compressed. Our experience shows that these bolts do not loosen up and i( ohould not be accessary (0 make any adju ment to them unless they are removed for service ressons. If they do loosen up, it will be noticed from the lockwashers not being compressed, and this should be used as @ means of inspection rather than trying to turn the nuts to sce how tight they The front fenders and radiator are mounted on this support and the fenders are svcureé, one to the other, by means of a rigid headiamp tie ber. Thi rh, is braced to the radiator by a brece attuched der the headiamp mounting and extended to the Page 100 SERVICE aijghay NEws December, 1931 radiator. The radiator shell, in turn, is braced by the usual “V"" brace to the dash. ‘This method of mounting permits the: usual frame flexibility without any of the movement being transferred to the front fenders, headlamps and radiator. Front Fenders The front fenders have deeper crowns and skirts, with a wider bead at their edges. On each fender, at the front of the crown, the bead blends into & graceful point. That portion of the skirt which covers the front end of the frame side rails is shaped to form a double bead which covers the edge of the radiator splash guard and lends asturdy, clean-cut appearance to the front of the car, Radiator Splash Guard ‘The radiator splash guard is graceful in design with @ beaded lower edge ond slightly bulging panels which harmonize with the fender and radiator contours, Recause of the new mounting srrange- ment, the radiator eplash guard is fitted closely to the radiator shell. Cord-welt between the splash guard and radiator shell serves as trim and anti squeak. Hood Figwe 85 ‘The hood is redesigned to correspond to the new radiator shape. The louvres are replaced by four ventilator doors in each side pancl. At each of these doors the edge of the side panel is formed inward, forming a mounting for the hinge at the forward cdges and acting as a stop at the rear edges. An angle reinforcement it spot welded to the inside of the hood side pancl along the lower edget of the doors to prevent buckling and noise. ‘The ventilator doors are of pressed ateel with integral hinge members. Stiff wire springs on the inside exert sufficient pressure to keep the doors wide open vr fully closed. In either position the spring pressure prevents rattles. On the outside of the doors, beautifully chromium-plated handles provide means for opening and closing the doors. Due to their individual mounting the doors may be opened or closed at the will of the motorist to provide ventila tion as required. On the sport modcls, the doors as well as their handles are chromium plated. ‘An internal catch is provided on each side pane! to hold the hood securely in closed position. A single chromium-plated handle on each side pane! operates the catch. The front catch brackets are mounted on the radiator while the rear brackets are on the dash, This inside ci to operate and much(Frosecectien Rear Fenders ‘The rear fenders have deeper crowns and longer rear ends. The general contour and bead treatment is in harmony with that of the front fenders, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS Headlamps Figuce 98 The headlaiips are in the form of longer pars bolic cones, the diameter being somewhat smaller to carry out the effect of great length. The moulding ring, which retaine the lens, is flush with the smooth unbroken curve of the body. The entire exterior of the lamps is beautifully chromium plated. The same fixed-focus bulb and reflector combination is retained. To obtain perfect road illumination from Chevrolet headlamps it is only necessary that they te properly “pointed.” This directional adjustment is casily obtained because of the single bolt mount- ing on a spherical basc. The new convex lens bulges sracefully forward to further improve the appear: ance and to harmonize with the parabolic body. This uew lens changes the light pattern to give better road illumination for a greater distance shead. Headlamp Tie Bar ‘The headlamp tie bar, in addition to providing a support for the headlamps and horn performs an important function as a structural member, Tc is beautifully chromium plated and consists of two gracefully arched bars. Fender pads are securely bolted through the fender irons and fenders to the two bars. Each headlamp is securely mounted in a spherical concave seat in @ support which consistsof two brackets. ‘These brackets fit around both bars Of the tie bar and are clamped together by a single bolt, to provide a rigid mounting for the headlamps, Horn ‘The horn is mounted on the headlamp tie bar brace. It is of the high-frequency vibrator type with a pleasing tone. [ts chromium-plated air column trumpet extends forward just below the: left headlamp to send its mellow note ahcad to warn pedestrians and motorists. The trumpet end is bell mouthed and beaded. Just behind the bell is one bead which further beautifies the horn, A fine-mesh chromium-plated screen in the bell end protects the horn from dirt and insects. A matched horn is carried in service stock together with all attaching parts, under part num ber 363764. ‘The following instructions cover its installation: 1. Remove fuse SERVICE migiey News Page 10) igsre 27 horn wire from both the steering gear and the horn. Clip horn wires at the points where they leave the wiring harness, andl tape ends securely, 3. Install right hand horn and bracket 4. Install special horn wire assembly, thread ing armored ends through radiator shell to horn and attached unarmored ends ta the steering gear hom wire and to the battery terminal on the generator relay. ‘The horn wire assembly should be fastened under the wiring harness clips on the front cross member. 5. Replace fuse. 2. Disconnect prev Cow! Lamps On sport models « pair of cow! lamps are mounted on the cowl. The cowl lamps are parabolic cones in shape, appearing ay miniature duplicates of the headlamps. They are longer and smaller in diameter with deep, convex lenses. The Stimsonite lenses are of the reflex type, having prisms on the inside which reflect the light from the headlamps of ap- proaching vehicles. ‘This feature insures safety and Ample warning even when the parking lights are accidentally left urlighted. The exterior of the cowl lamps is beautifully chrome-plated. Stop Light Switch Figure 88| “anne stop tight switch is improved and slmplified. It is mounted on the pedal stop and is connected directly to the brake pedal by an adjustable link ‘The ruggedness and the simplicity of the switch and its location at the pedal insures operation whenever the pedal is depressed, Lost motion is reduced 10 2 minimum and the adjustment permits setting the switch so that the stop light is lighted at any point in the travel of the pedal, at the discretion of the motorist Instruments and Panel Figure 99 The instrument carrier plate, upon which all of inetd 1 ents are mounted, and which is attached to the underside of the instrument panel, ig more rigid. The Mange is deeper and the entire plate is dished so that when assembled it is under sufficient tension to prevent rattles, The lenses over the dials of all the instruments arc convex. This pre sents a morc pleasing appearance and improves the visibility of the dials by climinating glare Buttons for heat control and free-wheeling control are added. WINDSHIELD WIPER On all closed models the windshield wiper motor is located at the center of the header panel on the inside of the body. The windshield wiper biade and rodl assembly, « separate unit located on the outside of the bory directly in front of the driver, is actuated through hose connection from the drive motor. The suction pipe leading from the intake manifold to the drive motor is neatly installed, and being located under the body trim, is hidden from view. ‘The control lever is built’ into the drive motor where it is easily accessible. The wiper blade swings across the windshield wiping across a wide arc to provide alargeunobstrietrd arra, Thehlade, when not in motion, is automatically returned to the right RADIATOR The new radiator is entircly new in design and construction. The bright chromium piated shell is broad across the top with @ narrow bead and top panel. It curves inward gracefully at thc bottom to give the effect of setting down snugly between the fenders SERVICE sagiay NEWS December, 1931 The grille is an integral part of the radiator, being securely clamped in place to prevent rattles and squeaks. It has square meshes stamped in relief with the vertical lines accented to increase the appearence of height. ‘The narrow upper panel is embellished by the neat blue and white emblem without any background other than the plain chromium shell, The attractive chromium plated cover for the starting crank hole is mounted in the grille, At the bottom, the radiator is mounted on the fender support. An anti squeak shin between the radiator and the fender support prevents squeaks, At its upper end the radiator has i Nill supporting yoke mounted inside the shell with cross bar at the rear of the core. This support is attached to the headlamp tie bar by a chromium plated brace which reaches through theradiator shell from which it is rubber insulated, ‘This upper support further insures the unit mounting of the fenders, headlamps and radiator as described be fore. ‘The radiator cap is a dic casting chromium plated and polished to a high luster A spring diaphragm is placed above the gasket to provide'a yielding rotary seat 10 prevent sticking, and to insure a water-tight joint under all condi: tions of operations. The high-grade honeycomb Haurison sadiator core combined with the highly fficient four-bladed fan insures adequate cooling of the engine under all normal conditions BODIES The 1932 line of Lodics includes a Phaeton, Roadster, Sport Roadster, Couch, Standard Sedan Sport Sedan, Three Window Coupe, Five Window Coupe, Sport Coupe, Landau Phacton, Cabriolet and Five Passenger Coupe. In the open models the lines and moulding treat- ment are improved to present a more pleasing appearance. The wood structure is heavier and filler 0s, SERVICE Aiggey NEWS ee ——————————— No. 4 Body Bolt and Spring 366799 Square Head Molt (3° 24 x6 2 366793. Special Washer 2 seeaz2 2 366802 2 366787 Body Bumper Retainer 2 iito72 Castle Nut x2") 2 Per2s Cotter Pin C4" x5") a | In making these installations it is very itn: portant that the parts be assembled as shown in Figa. 3 end 4 Valve Rocker Arm Wick When valves are ground on any six cylinder Chevrolet Moter the valve roekcr arm wicks should be inspected. If it is found that any are missing or burned they should be replaced. If any of these wicks are ‘missing it will eause oil that would seep throngh to all of the rocker arm bearings to spill out of the rocker arms from which the wicks arc missing, and in time cause the rocker arm to freeze on the shaft, Clutch Pilot Bearing Grease ‘The clutch pilot bearing, in the end of the crankshaft, is packed with = special grease at the time of assembly. This is a special high temperature greate and heat from the motor will not melt it. ‘This grease is only available at zone warehouses in 1 Ib. cans, listed under part number 836470 and the list price Is § .A5 ‘When a clutch pilot bearing has been removed and cleaned for inspection, it is important that only this Genuine Chevrolet grease be used. If other grease is used a slipping clutch is bound to result.February 1931 Steering Knuckle Arms: Two separate steering knuckle arms are used in production end carried in serviee paste ateels. Steering knuckle arm, Part Number 358029 is used on passenger cars and steering knuckle arm, Part Number 365301, is for trucks only. ‘The difference is in the offset of the arm to which the tic rod attaches, and is 7h" greater for the pastener cars than for the’ tricks. This difference is not noticeable from a visual inspection. For identification purposes, the truck arm is marked by a!” raised letter T which is on the side. See Fig. 5. Although cither arm can be installed on trucks or passenger cars, it is not advisable to do this as hard or diffeult ‘steering will result if (hey are interchanged. Axle Shaft Nut Wrench Among the Kent Moore 1931 tools is a Hex. Socket: for use in taking off the rear axle nut Some dealers have previously purchased the KMO. 915, Axlc Nut Wrench, which was brought out several years ago for use on passenger car axle nuts. This Wrench consisted of « Slip Handle and 1,4" Socket. All Dealers who do not possess this KMO 915-1 Handle should secure it at once s0 8s t9 be able to use the KMO 915-4 Socket for the 1931 LT Truck models which Socket ie included in the 1931 Set of Tools. The price of a KMO 915-1 Slip Handle is, $2.00. Steering Gear Adjustment Refer to the November 1930 issue of the Chevrolet Service News and note on page 82 the instructions for the complete adjusting of the new worm and sector type of steering gears used on 1931 model cars and trucks These instructions are listed under three head. ings, namely: To Remove Sector Shaft End Play. To Remove Backlash Between Worm and Sector: ‘To Remove Worm Shaft End Play. When adjusting the steering gear these opera. tions should be performed in the following order: 1. Remove Sector Shaft End Play. 2, Remove Worm Shaft End Play. 3. Remove Backlash between Worm and Sector This is very important as all cnd play must be removed from the stccring gcar before backlash eat be removed between worst and sector SERVICE aiGay NEWS Page 13, Installation of Ornamental Radiator Cap Owing to the change in design of the Radiator Filler Flange in the ncck of radiators on new cars, we find that the Chevrolet Ornamental Radiator Cap (with taper-pin locking device) has @ ten- dency to turn past center. Fig. 6 shows « method of installation to overcome this condition hy changing the locstion of the locking pin, ‘This method Place the Radiator Cap in position, using the gasket as per instructions furnished with the cap. After making sure that the cap is properly located, drill a No. 26 hole through the cap body and filler fiango. locating the hole as indicated in illustration. Drive the taper pin furnished with the cap into the newly drilled hole until the pin is Hush with top of cap. ‘Also, with the redesigned filler fange we find that when the cap is in place with washers, it has a tendency to become loose. This can be overcome by pinching the lugs inside of the cap with pliers, so that the lugs fit closely to the slots in the filler flange after it is installed Installation of the Tire Lock Arm Too much emphasis cannot be given to the fact that when ingtalling Tire Lock Part Number 363291, the nut which sceurcs the arm to the tire carrier bracket should be firmly riveted in place so that it cannot be removed. Tf it is found difficult to do this on Sedan or Couch owing to inaccessibility, it only requires a minute or two to remove the carrier ané place it on the floor or bnch, where the work of riveting the end of the arm over the bolt can quickly be dons, Installation of Trunk on New Model Cars The rear end of the body on the 5-Passenger Coupe extends farther back than on other 1931 model cars. When a Chevrolet Trunk Rack is installed on either of these two cars it touches the body when in a folded position. To prevent this contact, spacers have been provided to use under the belt-heads on the lower brackets, The usc of these spacers brings the rack farther to the rear, so that it will not touch the body when folded. ‘These spacers are contained in Trunk Rack Spacer Unit, Part No. 363224, which also includes the necessary longer bolts. The list price of this until is 10 ceats.Page 1¢ SERVICE staiay NEWS February 1931 Matched Horn Unit 8. Insert armored ends of wire through lower holes in radiator shel though your Zone Warelwmuse: Thi unit peckage 9. Insert right headin wire through upper contains all of the parts necessay for the installa. hole in radiator shell and connect to head~ Gian of matched horny on the new 19H. model to, me, Replace erat ataon passenger cars, This is carried under Part Number install grommets te lower hole in radiator $63352 and the list price is $4.10 cach. shell. fnstall matched horn under right headle The horn contained in this package is of special he Taal nates Ronn elder Ng Keadlamap internal design and is tan’ to match the present Bi, eee oe etiea:to horns production hora. Only this horn should be used 13, Renee tose In conncetion with the standard horn, in making Leap arene this installation ‘The following operations are necessary for this Tail and Stop Lamp installation: A tail and stop lamp can be installed on the right rear fender of 1931 rode! passenger cars onnect present horn wire from both the: ‘The following parts are necessary: steering gear and the horn. Clip horn wires Part No. List Price at the points where they leave the wiring No. Part Name Reqd. Each Bete alte ie eas Sieg an ant Sy : S20 os a 103319 Lockwasher (44' 2 Per SO 20 3. Disconnect right hand headlamp terminal, TARR Tex Nur ae to 2 Pers 20 remove grommet end pull wire out of 366834 Tul Lump Bracket Right 1 @ comeve ror BASES Ths SER racer in vere 1 ato 4. Drill or pumeh «hole in the radioter shell seaore Taf Enns Puckei to Fender for the right hand horn wire. See Fig. 7 i 3 4 109319 Tortwashe (5°) 3 paso 114380 Saeare Nw (igo) 3 Bers a0 ABS FUP Vamp Bhuenson Wire fs (oo! bon 1 . ‘hase parts ray be ender vs unit under pert mabe | geler Present hole for Re = | : emplate which is necessary 10 locate the ae Y headlamp wire. uhree hoes for the tai lamp bnacket and the hole iF for the wire canbe procured. from your. zone ~, 29 n, warehouse. This is carried under Part Number “$5 Dnill. Hole. 3 363318. Fgt 5. Install new horn wire assembly. Attach socket type end of wire to horn wire ternninal at steering gear, Sce Fig. 8. 6. Attach harness to clip at left hood center bumper bracket and to clips on front cross member. Add new clip under right hand. center hood bumper bracket and attach harness to this clip. See Fig. 8 To use this template, remove the rear fender tail picce from the frame. Place template between, the fender and frame and bolt fender and template to frame. Mark the hole locations. Remove tem- 7. Insert loop type end of wire through rubber plate. Punch the three 3," square holes for the insulator and attach to starting switch bracket and drill the §s” diameter hole for the terminal tail lamp wire. See Fig. 9,Februay 1931 Remove the license tag bracket from the tail bracket by cutting or sawing on lines shown in Fig. 10. Thread the extension wire through the bracket and assemble the two ends of this wire to the tail and stop lump. Assemble the Lail lamp to the bracket. Assemble bracket anid ail lamp to the fender, being sure to place the reinforcement on the underside of the fender, Tina ‘Thread the extension wire around the frame as shown in Fig. 11, Clip to body sill and splice onto, the left hand tail lamp wires, which are a part of, the wiring harness, Solder and (ape connections, Radiator Screens The chrome plated radiator sercen, which is stendard equipment on all sport models, can be installed on other passenger car models, This attractive serccn i available at all zone werehouses in a unit package which includes the sereen, name plate and all attsching parts. The Port Number is 363153 end the low list price is $7.50. The installation of this unit is very easy. It differs from the production installation in that it ig not necessary to remove the rediator and radiator shell SERVICE aiiay NEWS Page 15 The following instructions caver this installa: tion: 1, Remove radiator name plate. 2. Remove sid discard lower radiator shell Welty. Assemble radistor sercen lo shell stud, clip, lockwasher and nut. 3. Draw up the bolt, in the upper anchor, only tight enough to bring the anchor locke snd anchor plate togetlicr, See Fig. 12 \ Anchor Plate 1. Insert anchor and lock xssembly into radiator shell and tighten bolt to expand anchor lock. Anchor Plate 5. Remove holt and flat washer Insert rubber bumpers into seen and crimp brackets to hold bumpers in place. 7, Mount radiator screen. Attach lower end, with blind nuts, Attach upper end using round slotted head bolt and flat washer as shown in Fig. 13. 8. Insert new name plate, which isa part this unit package. of Rear View Mirror Outside rear view imicrors are now standard equipment on prescnt production truck closed, cabs.Page 16 ‘The following parts are necessary to install this rear view mirror on any 1930 or 1931 closed truck cab, which is not equipped with one Part No. it Price ‘No. Part Name Read Each’ 363850 Rear View Murar.. 1 5 85 365776 eat View Mivror Fracket, 1 20 r10199 slatted Bott (No zie) 2 Per 25.20 108497 Lockewacher (No. 10) 2 Pera 220 aire 1 Perio "60 10x39 1 Perso (20 369813 1 78 No.10-24Am.NatThd. Drill and Tap. Tn installing this new rear view mirror the present hinge can be used by drilling and tapping two No. 10-24 holes as shown in Fig. 15, or a new hinge can be installed, Cowl Lamps Cow! Lamps, which are standard equipment on sport jobs, can casily be installed on other 1931 Passenger models. In installing this equipment the following parts are necessary: Part No, List Price No. Part Name Read Each 363172 Cowl Lamp Lest Bracket (Chrome Plated) 2 $1.50 103322 Lockewather Gy), 2 Perso” 38 103342 Plain Washer (1°) 2 Per25. 100027 Hex Nu G0) 2 rer2s 133 SERVICE ajay NEWS Part No, List Price No. Part Name Req Each 912879 Cowl Lamp Bracket (Closed Merits) 2 82s 912880 Cow! Tamp Braslect (Chen Models 2 2s 388546 Cowl Lamp Speccr (Open Bode) 2 a Pa) Rr potiad ~* HOLES pte BAO FB et ew This installation requires the dhilling of two {2° holes in the cow! panel, 25” from the bottorn, of sill and 5%," from the front of the dash. See Fig. 16, Pract i 4 ‘Open Models Closed Medels Refer to Fig. 17 and note how parts are assem- bled. Part Number 358546, Cowl Lamp Spacer, which is only used on open cars, is assembled undemeath the cowl panel. This is cssential to straighten the cowl lamp on the cowl pancl. ‘The two cowl lamp wires are then attached to the parking post on the lighting switch. The two present parking lamp wires should be removed and the ends taped, to prevent short circuits. February 1931| CHEVROLET SERVICE NEWS Hy Vol. 5, No 3 DETROIT, MICTHGAN March 1931 »»»» MAKE IT EASY c««« What do Chevrolet Owners drive i et servi ns For? ‘They drive into them 10 get some service work performed on their ears. Servicing automobiles is the business of a Chevrolet service stat Should they make it hard for these Chevrolet owners to have their cars serviced? re Lo meel the prospect. Bi always clean and orderly. ‘There is not always a service promptly. No the crowded condition of this shop. No ro cars about. No space prov istomers to dri _ There is « lubrieation rack, hut it is ina place where the eustomer cannot see il. Now look at the other illustration. Notice the ele : departments Sp is provided for customers to drive into. The lubrication enek 7 the dace where every customer cannot help but see Put yourself in a Chevrolet owner's place. Which of the above service stations would you like Lo go into lo get your car repaire Why not make it just as ews cusant for your Chevrolet customers to buy theiePage 18 SERVICK aaggey NEWS March 1931 Chevrolet Dealers ... Here and There Westlake Chevrolet Company Seattle, Washington ‘The Westlake Chevrolet Company, down town ‘Their modern well equipped service ear iy ready Chevrolet Dealer of Seattle, Washington, is one of for prompt fast service either day or night the many well equipped modern service stations on a They carry an unusually large slock of genuine the Paci Cost, parts so that they can properly supply them any In. This Chevrolet Dealer has an exceptionally clean sever nt Gerancy in shes teeallty. Br Et Dani, shop. The method used in keeping this shop clean is the partsman, is the proud possessor of a Genuine offering a bonus fo the mechanic Keeping his sal! ‘artsnan Pin, having used the monthly parts or the cleanest. The service men have entered into or ei aoe seer for three consent ive msanthe, this competition with a good spirit and keep thei This service department has done much to in- Balls “spick ard span” at all times create new and var carsales, Every new and used car sales prospect is shown through this department ‘This Dealer has found that night service pays ‘This inspires confidence in a prospect that he cat very good dividends. “He reports large labor and get no other way. parts sales to commercial users that do not want te ‘The service department is under the direction of tie up their equipment in the day time. They wel Mr, J. P. Welch, Service Manager, Mn Wy come this opportunity to have their Chevrolet livan is President and Mr. L. M. Norton the cquipment maintained by this Dealer. retary and Treasurer. Installation of Genuine Chevrolet Accessories This is the title of the March release of Service Manag! Service (Mechanical Slide Film) and covers in detail the correct installation of all Genuine Chevrolet Accessories. OUT MARCH 20TH—WATCH FOR ITSportlight Brackets Now Serviced Separately Sportlights are no longer shipped to dealers equipped with closed car brackets. These brackets have been removed from the units entirely, so that the dealer may select the type of brackets for which he has demand. This means that a supply of the three types of brackets, for open cars, closed cars, and convertible cars, should be carried in stock to meet your requirements. Use the attached order blank to obtain a current stock of these three bracket units. ORDER BLANK To Chevrolet Motor Co. Zone Office ‘ ia freight : Ship me via QOEN\ the following: Quantity Description Sportlight Bracket for Open Cars Sportlight Bracket for Closed Cars ——— Sportlight Bracket for Convertible Cars © Charge to my Parts Account. (Signed). O Ship C.0. D. ( Enclosed find check. Location.‘March 1931 SERVICE aagitigy NEWS Page 19 THE FIRST ‘The first service manager in the United States to win the “Service Manager's Pin was Mr. H. T. ‘Young, service manager for Gumbel Chevrolet of Clairton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Young won this first pin by being the first service manager to do the following for three successive months: 1, Keep up Service Managers’ Guide Book. 2. Operate Owner Service Follow-up properly. |. Show Service Slide Films at monthly shop meetings. - Operate shop at @ profit. Have all Service Men change overalls twice ‘a week, . Maintain a clean shop. . Keep walls free from misccllaneous signs. Condition new cars thoroughly before de- livery. Explain and deliver Owner's Service Policy with each new car. Sigure 2 10. Attend a Chevrolet Service School in the past year LL. Prompt and courteous customer reception. 12, Send in Car Performance Reports. This pin was awarded to Mr. H. T. Young by Mr. J. J. Dobbs, Manager of Service Promotion, who fepresented Mr, M. D. Douglas, General Parts and Service Maneger of the Chevrolet Motor Com- pany in the preseace of E. L. Merriman, Assistant Zone Manager, Pittsburgh; J. A. Kenyon, City Sales Manager, Pittshureh; M. F, Tut, City Representative, Pittsburgh; R. A. Scheffe, Parts and Service Manager, Pittsburgh; D. L. James, Regional Parts and Service Manager, Flint; R. J. Pearce, Manager of Parts Merchandising, Cental Office, "Detroit; G. I. Gumbel, President of the Guinbel Chevrolet Company, Clairton, Pa., and members of the Parts and Service organization of this Dealership. While there have been many other service managers win this award, Me. Young hus the dis: tinetion of being the firs CHEVROLET PRODUCTION February production of the Chevrolet’ Motor Company was 67,318 cars and trucks, according to W.S. Knudsen, president. While the total is 3,448 under that of Jenuary when 70,766 were pro- duced, daily output was higher in February, with its three fewer working days, than in the prev. ious month. Final figures on Chevrolet's February production show an increase of 2,678 over preliminary reports and indicate that schedules osiginzlly set for the month were followed. March schedules, according 19 President Knud- sen, have been placed at 78,000 and confidence is expressed that the figure will be surpassed. Cu rent factory employment of Chevrolet is ep proximately 34,500 men,A bumed-out bulb may be a signal. Frequently it means that all is not well with the electrical sy3- tem of the car. Naturally, replacing the bulb under such conditions is not going to fix the trouble. The only way to be sure of results iy co test all of the electrical system carefully, It is well to remember, in checking the electrical system, that shorts or grounds do not cause lamp bulbs to burn out, Bulbs burn out prematurely from excessive voltage, while shorts or grounds reduce voltage by drawing heavy current. This may result in burned-out fuses but net in burned- ‘ont bulbs. Open circuits, oF loose or corroded con tacts in the charging line will result in the develop- ment of excessive voltage by the generator. This, does not burn out fuses, but it does bum out bulbs. Chevrolet generators maintain a constant flow of current at any particular speed. If resistance from fa loose connection or open eirenil develops in the charging line, the generator voltage goes up in an effort to keep the current owing. OF course, this is injurious to the generator and frequently results in such overheating that the commutator ig burned of the yolder melted and thrown from it. Tt is this higher voltage that is the base of the trouble when Tamp bulbs burn oul ‘When current does not flow readily tothe bettery, erause of a break or bad connection in the charging Tine, the higher voltage produced by the generator is imposed directly upon the bulbs, as the battery and bulbs are connected in parallel. See Wiring diagram, Fig. 4. ‘The result is that with the higher voltage, a greater amount of current Hows to the bulbs and bums oul the Glaments. Tu eatiewe cases they burn out almost instantly. Ta other cases ‘they bum oui sooner than they would if the charg ing line were in good condition. For example, an increase of 1 in the voltage will deercase the life of the bulb 13°;, The following table shows the life, in hours, of a standard 21-21 candle power bulb at varions voltages: Volinge mt Bulb Life ifs) 8.25 3 8.00 7 195 ul 7:50 16 fs 5 7.00 39 6.75 62 6.50 100 It is found in service that trouble most frequently develops at the battery terminals iu he car. Th making a visual inspection, the terminals may ap pear tight, but the usc of a voltmeter with a 0-3 volt scale will show quickly whether or not abnormal resistance exists, which is not unusual when corro sion is present. It is best when using the voltmeter to have a pair of sharp, pointed prods by means of which connections can be made with the different Page 20 SERVICE aaiitiay NEWS WHY LAMP BULBS BURN OUT Too High Voltage is the Cause; but the Remedy is a Complete and Thorough Check of the Electrical System. March 1931 parts of the system. For example, in checking & Dattcry terminal to sec if there is a high resistance, fone prod should be forced into the lead of the battery terminal while the other one should be forced into contact with the terminal on the cable, While carrying out these tests, the engine should be running so that the generator is charging at its maxinnam rat Any reading on the voltmeter indicates resis- tance. If there is such an indication, the terminal should be removed, cleaned, replaced and tightened, In checking up, one should also test between the cable and the cable terminal, for in some cases it may be found that the cable has become loosened from the terminal. Naturally this results in trouble that is difficult to find unless the voltmeter is used, Failure to remove paint from the frame in assem- bly, or rust in serviec, will cause trouble at the ground conneetion on the car frame, Water and dirt frequently result in poor contact between the terminals at the starter switch and switch posts. ‘Terminals on the back of the ammeter may work loose and cause trouble The carrying of a battery with pliers by gripping the cell connectors, may” cause an open. circuit underneath these connectors. Trouble here is some- times hard to locate because most tests are made by pressing down on these connectors. Naturally this establishes good contact. Therefore in checking. batteries, apply voltineter across one cell at « time and note the reading. The reading should be 2.5 volts if the battery is fairly well up and the generator charging. Then pry up undemeath the cell connec- tors and if the voltage on the meter rises, it is an indication that the cell connectors are Tose. Next, check the car ammeter; occasionally a poor contact develops within the ammeter. In such casc the replacement of the ammeter is the only remedy. Generator Charging Rate Another cause of bumed out bulbs is excessive generator charging rate, because the voltage of the battery goes up when the charging rate is high Chevrolet generators arc designed to take care of uny driving condition. In changing the chara- ing rate extreme care must he taken not ta change the output beyond the required amount ‘The recommended charging rate for Chevrolet cars is 12 anps, in summer and 14 amps. in winter, Various driving, conditions will alter this. A good procedure to usc, in sctting the charging rate of the generator correctly, is to turn on all lights, start motor and run at approximately 25 aniles per hour. Sct gencrator third brush so that gencrator will charge a maximum rate of 3 amps, ‘This will put back into the battery any current that is removed from it by the use of lights.‘March 1931 FREQUENT LAMP BURNOUTS RESULT FROM HIGH VOLTAGE CAUSES OF HIGH VOLTAGE 1, Loose or corroded electrical connections in the battery circuit (shown in red on Chart). 2. Generator charging rate set too high for the individual driver's requirements—battery constant- ly overcharging. REMEDIES 1, All electrical connections in battery circuit should be kept tight and free from corrosion. Inspect the following connections: Battery to ground, battery terminals, and battery to ammeter, and any other connections which may be in this circuit. 2, Decrease the generator charging rate suffi ciently to prevent excessive overcharging of battery. ‘This is done by adjusting the third brush, Keep battery filled with water, SERVICE aijy NEws Page 21 SIDE LAMPS HEADLAMPS, REAR ‘STOP _LANP i LAMP ‘SWITCH LIGHTING SWITCH : AwmeTER — THRD BRUSH oF STARTER = ‘SWITCH —_ BarTERy = GENERATOR GENERATOR ADJUSTING SCREW ‘GROUND DIM LIGHTS RESULT FROM LOW VOLTAGE, CAUSES OF LOW VOLTAGE 1. Loose or corroded electrical connections in the lamp circuits (shown in black on Chart). 2. Generator charging rate sct too low for the individual driver's requirements-—resulting in an undercharged battery. REMEDIES 1. All electrical connections in lamp circuits should be kept tight and free from corrosion. Inspect switch contacts, instrument and junction box connections, fuse ‘clips, lamp sockets and connectors, and ground connection of cach lighting unit 2. Increase the generator charging rate suffi- ciently to keep battery charged. This is done by adjusting the third brush, In service, voltages at lamp sockets have been found as low as 4.75 and as high as 8.75 volts. A.21-21 CP. headlight lamp operating at 4.75 volts gives approximatel CP, dim lights. A 21.21 CP. HEADLIGHT LAMP OPERATING AT 8.75 VOLTS WILL ONLY LAST 5 HOURS--FREQUENT LAMP BURNOUTS. ‘This wide range in voltage is causcd by variations in the condition of the electrical cquipment, and difference in driver’s habits, both of which may change from time to time. with little or no night driving, a low charging rate is sufficient. at night and is parked for Jong periods of time with lights burning, a high charging rate is necessary. CHARGING RATE TOO LOW-—DIFFICULT STARTING. CHARGING RATE TOO HIGH—EASY STARTING—FKEQUENT LIGHT BURNOUTS. CHARGING RATE CORRECT—EASY STARTING GOOD LIGHTING. If the car is uscd mostly during the day time, If the car is started frequently or is used mostly DIM LIGHTS.Page 22 SERVICE mir NEWS ‘March 1931 Caution Sticker It is very important that the caution sticker which is placed on the windshield at the assembly plants, be left on the car until after it has been delivered to the owner. ‘This caution stickcr carries a message of vital importance to the new owner on both driving specds and correct lubrication, Main Bearing Tools Many dealers, who have purchased the Kent- ‘Moore main bearing boring machine in the past two years are really not equipped to do a main bearing, job properly, for the reason that they have not as yet secured the main bearing centralizer N 345, and. the main bearing expander N 343. These two tools arc really essential if a thoroughly accurate job is to be done, and as their cost is very slight, and any dealer who has the main bearing boring machine and not these two related tools, should sccurc them at once. It is likewise truc that many dealers have pur- chased center bearing facing tools but have not as yet secured the caliper gauge KMO964. This gauge is also necessary for using the center bearing facing tool properly. Window Glass Run Channels When the window glavs sticks or binds in the glass run channels, it can be quickly remedied by an. ordinary carpenter’s pencil. All that is necessary is, tolower the window, being sure that it isin the glass run channel, and run the pencil in the channel, leaving a coat of graphite on the felt. How to Clean Cloth Tops To clean cloth tops, used on the new scries AE Cabriolet and Landau Phaeton, ordinary ivory soap can beused. When cleaning, work up a lather and wash top thoroughly. After it has been washed clean, make sure that all soapy water has becn flushed off of the top material. If soapy water is left to aoale inio the material, it will cause deterioration when the Lop is placed in the sunlight. This procedure can also be used in cleaning the De Luxe Genuine Chevrlet tire covers. Caution: Do not use any substance containing gasoline, naptha, benzine, etc. Spotlight Brackets Effective March 1st, sportlight part No. 403251, will be sold, through our parts department, less brackets, ‘This in duc to the different brackets necessary for the different cars. Brackets will,be sold separately under the follow- ing part numbers: Past Ne. Deseription Lint Price 363358 Sportlight Bracket Unit (1931 Closed Cars) $1.17 363359 Sportlight Bracket Unit (1931 Con- vertible Cars) 447 362978 Sportlight Bracket Unit (1931 Open. Cary) 1a ‘These brackets will be packed with a template ‘and instruction sheet for each model. This will simplify the stocking of sportlights, as any of the sportlights will ft any model car, providing you have the right brackets, Rear Universal Joint WsTeiach Wheelhase Tru ‘The rear universal joint, on the 157-ineh wheel- hase truck, is provided with an alemite fitting. This fitting is on the side and it isimportant that this universal joint be lubricated at least every 500 miles. If this is not done, there is a possibility of serious damage being done to the irunion bearings and bearing which is on the front yoke of this joint. Crankcase Plate Assembly When the reinforcement, part No. 366753, was added under the front cross member the front motor support stud was lengthened, When installing a new crankcase plate if trouble iv experienced in drawing the front motor support stud nut up tight, this special reinforcement should bbe used in place of plain washers. Glass Sash Channel Filler Glass sash channel filer, part number 363253, is now available at Chevrolet's 38 Zone Werchous ‘This filler is of soft rubber y inch Uhick and 134 inches wide, With this thickness of filler, glass of any thickness can be installed quickly by any For convenicnee, this filler is carried in rolls of 30 foot lengths. ‘The list price is 10 cents per foot. ORDER YOUR STOCK Now.‘March 1931 SERVICE aio News Page 23 Directions for Lowering Convertible Cabriolet Top Lowering the top on the new Cabriolet is a simple operation, but in order to protect the top msterial from damage it is necessary that it be carefully performed. ‘We suggest that you sce that every owner of one of these new Cabriclcts is properly instructed on how to lower this top. ‘The following instructions cover these operations in clet ail 1. Unbutton the three snap fasteners that arc located on the outside of the top and imme: diately above the door glass. Figure 1 Firm § 2. Release lock fasteners on the insicle of the back curtain, Release the snap fasteners on the outside of the back curtain. Fig. 5 3. Release the tie-down straps at either side of seat back. 1. Fold back curtain up into top and hook onto three curtain fasteners on back curtain hold upstraps. Figure 6, 5. Release the front thumbscrew from both sides of windshield. Remove the detachable side 1of sail thumubscrews, Release side brace rod. Raise front end of top and remove the side roof rail, Fig. 7 6. Release the slat iron by pressing down on the puing veleese. Fig. 8Page 24 he taken in porition as the top is vtraigh the rear of the side roof rail outside of the door the side Fold top back to lock pillar, pushing top material inward to free slat iron, See Fig. 9. 8. Allow catire top to fold down backward, resting on top brackets across rear deck panel 9, Fasten tie-down straps. Be sure to have rear curtain and top material folded back off the trim rail, in order to expose top hoot fasteners, 10, Smooth out as much as possible so that top hoot will it properly. Fig. 10. To raise the top, reverse operations. Care should ising top that the side roof rail is in its proper position. This rail should be ccd frat at the front, thea the reat ited Lo its ned out, Always keep weatherstrip. After the roof rail is in place. fasten down front and snap top and curtain buttons in plice Summer driving docs not necessitate replacing oof rail each (ine, Tl should be packed away in the bag furnished, under seat cushion, The top boot, shown in Fig. 10, is not stand- ard equipment. It can be purchased from any Chevrolet Zone Warehouse. Order _part number 4009828 the list price of which is $9.50. This top boot is made from the same material that is used in the construction of the top of this new ear. SERVICE aifigew NEWS March 1931 Matched Horns The matched horn unit, part_number 363352, which has been released for the 1931 passenger cars, can be installed on any 1929 or 1930 passenger car See Fig. 11 The following opi 7 Present hole for 1’ headlamp wire. $3 Drill. 1 Hole ions are necessary for this 1 2 9. Ww, " 1 i Mu as, 16. Remove fuse Disconnect present horn wires from the horn, Clip horn wires at the points where they leave the wiring harness, and tape ends securely Disconnect headlamp terminals, remove grommets and pull wires out of radiator Drill or punch one hole in ewch side of the radiator shell for the horn wires. See Fig. 12 Install new horn wire assembly. Attach end of wire to hhorn wire at steering gear Autach harness to clip at left hood center bumper bracket and to clips on front cross member. Add new chp under right hand center hood bumper bracket and attach harness to this clip, Insert loop type end of wire through rubber insulator and attach to starting switch terminal Insert armored ends of wire through lower holes in radiator shell Insert headlamp wires through upper holes in radiator shell and connect to headlamp. Replace grommets. Install grommets to lower hole in radiator shell Remove headlamp mpports. Install horns under headlamp support bolts. Conneet horn wires to horns. Replace headlamp supports Replace fuse Aim headlamps. Duco Color Specifications Independence Models Color Combination No. 77 Ase RS Bale Ey