Pages 23–29 (7 pages)

Brakes, Carburetor and Cooling System

From the 1940 Chevrolet Owners Manual

How the hydraulic service brakes and cable-operated hand brake work, with care suggestions and GM brake fluid and linings; carburetor idle mixture and idle speed adjustment and the three-position accelerating pump stroke; cleaning the standard copper-gauze air cleaner and servicing the heavy-duty oil-bath cleaner; the cooling system, flushing and draining, and anti-freeze choices with a protection chart for the 14-quart system.

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What this section covers

  • Hydraulic brakes and care suggestions
  • Carburetor idle mixture and speed adjustment
  • Accelerating pump stroke settings
  • Air cleaner and heavy-duty oil-bath cleaner service
  • Cooling system and water pump
  • Anti-freeze solutions and protection chart
Year
1940
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Special De Luxe, Master De Luxe and Master 85 (216.5 cu. in. six, 113-inch wheelbase)
Pages
66

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Owner Service, Economy and Break-Inpp. 1–10
  2. Controls and Instrumentspp. 11–19
  3. Tires and WheelsTire pressures (26 lb front, 28 lb rear), removing wheels, dismounting and mounting tires on drop-center rims, and causes of tire wear.pp. 20–22
  4. Brakes, Carburetor and Cooling Systempp. 23–29
  5. Electrical System, Battery and Headlampspp. 30–34
  6. Care of the Finish and Upholsterypp. 35–43
  7. General Lubricationpp. 44–58
  8. Safety HintsBuilt-in safety features and highway driving advice for hills, curves, slippery roads, blow-outs, skids and loose gravel.pp. 59–60
  9. Warranty, Car Data and Indexpp. 61–66

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