Chevrolet Corvette 1953 User Manual

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STARTING SYSTEM
Tbt starling system has only one function to perform-to
crank the engine. In the starting syste.m there are four basic
unit.!: the baucry, the starting solenoid, the slarting relay,
and the starting motor . The battery supplies the energy,
the solenoid completes the circuit, allowing this energy to
flow to the starting motor and the relay is used with the
Jenoid to reduce the volLage drop during the slarting
operation. The motor which draws a large amount of Cur-
rent rOT a short period of time, then delivers mechanical
oergy and does the actual work of cranking the engine.
he motor is designed to incorporate a solenoid drive
echanism which assures positive engagement of lhe start-
ng motor pinion with lhe flywheel until the engine is
SlaTted. The solenoid is controlled by the key starter switch
D the battery circuit . A shielded neutral safety switch is
rovided to prevent slarting of the engine with the trans-
mission selector lever in other than up" or UN" position.
he starter solenoid should be lubricated as described on
page 61.
he Corvette is equipped with uSealed Beam" headlight
oilS in which the light sou1te
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the reflector, lens and gasket
arc all assembled in a securely sealed unit . This sealed con-
struction prevents tarnished reflectors and keeps dirt and
moisture from the reflector and inside of lens, assuring
maximum Hghting efficiency throughout the life of the unit.
The "Sealed Beam" units have two separate filaments
located
in the unit in position to produce an upper (coun-
try) light
beam and a lower (traffic) light beam . The upper
beam is designed to iJluminate the road evenJy for con-
siderable distance ahead of the vehicle and should only be
used
on the open highway when no other vehicles are
approaching . The lower beam is adjusted to illuminate the
right side of the road a reasonable distance ahead but to
prevent glare in the eyes of the oncoming driven . When the
Fig. 74-/-ltadlamp a"d Sa UrI
upper beams are in USC
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a
red pilot light will be scen
through a small opening in
the speedometer dial. The
dimmer swiech is used to
switch from
one beam to
the other. A wire
protector
screen, rim and housing as-
sembly
(fig. 74), which is
hinged at the top and se-
cured wi th a single screw
at the bottom, is provided
10 cover the headlight
opening in the fender.
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Chevrolet Corvette 1953 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Corvette 1953
Category	Automobile
Language	English