to
pralCCl
the
li
ghting
system exclusive
of
accessories. Sepa-
rate:
safety fuses
are
provided for radio, healer, direction
'gnal and
parking
brake
alann.
If
an
overload
or
shon
circuit occurs in
the
li
ghling
system, causing a
current
flow
of
more than 30 amperes, the points
of
the
circuit
breaker
will
open and close as they Warm
and
cool until (he
shan
.is
located
and
corrected.
FUEL
TANK
~
\
17 gallon fucl lank
is
strapped
inlo lhe
body
in a bulk-
head
located behind
the
seats
and
under
the
LOp
compafl-
mem (fig. 56).
It
is
cushioned aDd complelely scaled in Ihis
compartmCDl with ventilation provided
by
large holes in
the
underlX>dy.
The
filler neck
is
allached
to
the
lank
by
'rubber hose connection. Access
to
the fuel
tank
and
upper
rear shock
absorher
attach
ing points
cRn
be gained by
removing
the
plastic cover in the bottom
of
the fo
ld
ing
tOP
compartment
a.t;
described
on
page 33.
GENERAL
LUBRICATION
The selection of
the
proper
lubricant
and
its correct
app
li-
cation
at
regular
intervals does much to increase
the
life
and
operation
of
a
ll
moving parts of
the
vehicle. Conse-
quently,
it
is
imponam
thal
the correct
grade
of
oil
Or
grease, as described on
th
e folJowing pages, be used.
ENGfNE
LUBRICATION
Prop
er
selection
of
the
engine oil to be used will
add
mueh
to
the
performance, reliability, economy
and
long life
of
the
en~i
n
c.
It
is
imperative
that
the
"breaking-in"
oil in
the
crankcase
of
your
new
Corvette
at deliver)' be used for
the
first 500 miles.
Light
oils
contribute
toward a better
brcaki~g
in
of
the engine as they assure case
of
starting,
prompt
now of a sufficient
quantity
of
oil
to
the
bearings,
less friclion
bet'wccn moving pan.s,
less
wear
of moving
parts,
ClC.
Temperalure
Cons
itl
t"rations
During-
the
colder
months
of
the
year,
an
oil which will
permit
easy
slarting
at
the lowest atmospheric
temperature
likely
to
be enco
unl
ered should I)e used.
When
lhe
crank-
case
is
drained
and
refilled, the crankcase oil should be
sclccterl, not on
the
basis
of
the
existing tCl'nperature
at
the
lime
of
the
change,
but
on the lowest
temperature
antici-
paled
for lhe period
during
which lhe oil
is
to
be
used.
Unless the crankcase oil is selected on
the
basis
of
antici·
pated
temperature,
difficulty in
starting
will be experienced
at
each
sudden
drop
in
temperature.
See
page
23 for recom·
mended lubricants
to
use
in
the
crankcase
of
your Corvette
engine for each anticipated
temperature
range.
When
to
C
han
ge
Crankcase
Oil
Oils have been
greatly
improved,
driving conditions ha.ve
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