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CHEVROLET
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FOR
1947 PASSENGER CARS

OWNER'S · MANUAL
1947
PASSENGER · CARS
FIRST EDITION
Anyone desirous of having additional mechanical
information covering the design and construction
of the 1947 Chevrolet passenger car should ad-
dress the !{ request to the Service and Mechanical
Department at the address shown below.
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
DETROIT 2. MICHIGAN
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THE DOOR TO FRIENDSHIP
Y
OU have purchased a new Chevrolet car, and that
purchase means a great deal to you, to your Chev-
rolet dealer, and to Chevrolet.
To you, it means possession of a fine motor car. To
your Chevrolet dealer, it means an opportunity-and
an obligation-to help you realize true satisfaction
with your investment. And to Chevrolet, it means a
large and willing interest in maintaining your con-
tinued satisfaction, for the entire Chevrolet organiza-
tion desires not merely to make sales, but also to
make friends.
Our interest in you, as a Chevrolet owner, and in your
car, as a Chevrolet product, will continue during all
the months and years that you drive your Chevrolet.
We want to make Chevrolet ownership the most
pleasant motor car experience you have ever enjoyed.
We ask you to read these pages carefully. They are the
key to a better ,and mutual understanding, and will
open the door of friendship between you, your Chev-
rolet dealer, and Chevrolet.

GENERAL INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
It is expressly agreed that there are no warrahties, expressed
or implied, made by. either the Dealer or the Manufacturer on
Chevrolet motor vehicles, chassis or parts furnished hereunder.
except the Manufacturer's warranty against defective materials
or workmanship as follows:
"The Manufacturer warrants each new motor vehicle. includ-
ing all equipment or accessories (except tires) supplied by the
Manufacturer, chassis or part manufactured by it to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service, its obligation under this warranty being limited
to making good at its factory any part or parts thereof which
shall, within ninety (90) days after delivery of such vehicle to
the original purchaser or before such vehicle has been driven
4,000 miles, whichever event shall first occur, be returned to
it with transportation charge~ prepaid and which its exami-
nation shall disclose to its satisfaction to have been thus
defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, and all other obligations or
liabilities on its part, and it neither assumes nor authorizes
any other person to assume for it any other liability in con-
nection with the , sale of its vehicles.
"This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall
have been repaired or altered outside of an authorized Chev-
rolet Service Station in any way so as in the judgment of the
Manufacturer to affect its stability and reliability, nor which
has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident."
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The Manufacturer has reserved the right to make changes in
design or add any improvements on motor vehicles and chassis at
any time without incurring any obligation to install same on
motor vehicles and chassis previously purchased.
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TIRE WARRANTY
The tires that came with your car are guaranteed by the tire
manufacturer, or his agent, according to the standard Tire Manu-
facturer's Warranty.
OWNER SERVICE POLICY
The Chevrolet dealer agrees to promptly perform and fulfill
all of the terms and conditions of the "Owner Service Policy"
which was given to you at the time you took delivery of your new
Chevrolet car.
REPAIR PARTS
Genuine Chevrolet parts manufactured to the same , rigid
specifications
as the parts used in the original assembly of the car,
are carried in stock by Authorized Chevrolet Service Stations.
Use only Genuine Chevrolet parts for replacement purposes,
because
they are better. They are sold at uniform prices through-
out the Ullited States. Printed price lists published by the Chev-
rolet Motor Division are open to the inspection of owners at any
Authorized Chevrolet Dealer's establishment.
SERVICE CHARGES
Charges prevailing at Authorized Chevrolet Service Stations
are based on Flat Rate sched'ules furnished by the Chevrolet
Motor Division. These Flat Rates are based on the use of methods
and tools approved by the Chevrolet Motor Division, assuring
the highest quality of work at the lowest possible price consistent
with this quality.
Protect your • .investment by having your replacement repair
and maintenance work done by an Authorized Chevrolet Service
Station, which has all the necessary tools and the factory-trained
men.
GENUINE CHEVROLET ACCESSORIES
The materials used in the manufacture of these accessories
are of the highest and finest quality.
These accessories will appeal to every discriminating Chev-
rolet buyer. They offer him the opportunity to show his indi-
viduality in the selection of added touches of refinement and
luxury for his car.
They are carried in stock by all Chevrolet Dealers.
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BREAKING-IN PERIOD
Your Chevrolet car has been designed to furnish you many
thousands of miles of motoring pleasure.
In order to maintain its high standard of performance and
efficiency, special care should be given for the first two thousand
miles as to the speed at which the car is driven and also to lubri-
cation.
To properly break in the moving parts of the car, do not
drive faster than:
40 Miles per hour for the first 100 Miles
50 Miles per hour for the next 200 Miles
60 Miles per hour for the next 200 Miles
Continuous high speed driving should not be attempted
until the car has been driven 2000 miles ..
See that your car is lubricated at regular intervals in accord-
ance with the recommendations under "General Lubrication."
WAYS TO SAVE GAS AND OIL
How many miles doyou get to the gallon? Unless you are the
exception, you can get still greater mileage. And without cost 1
Just eliminate a few of the faults which most of us have and which
tend to waste gasoline and oil. Some of the most common ones
are listed here. Stu'dy them 1 Correct them and you'll save on
fuel bills.
Quick Get-A ways are thrills that cost
money. Tramping suddenly on the accelerator, or pumping it,
feeds your motor more gasoline than it can use. Quick get-aways,
too, waste gasoline by carrying you too far in second gear. Get
away easily and smoothly to save gasoline. Slip into high gear at
20 to 25 miles per hour.
Sudden Stops are sometimes neces-
sary, but always use extra gasoline. Stopping gradually, with the
engine braking saves gas money-and brake lining, too.
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High Speeds are more than danger-
ous. At 70 miles per hour your motor uses almost twice as much
gasoline, to go one mile, as it does at 20 miles per hour. Econom-
ical cruising speeds are 30 to 45 M.P.H.
Soft Tires are hard on your gasoline
bill. They mean more road friction. This gives your motor un-
necessary work to do and makes it use extra gas. Keep the extra
money in your pocket by keeping your tires inflated to the
recommended pressures.
Parking in the Sun wastes gasoline.
Park your car in the shade, if you can, so that the hot sun will
not evaporate gas from your tank.
An Idling Motor is a useless expense.
Turn it off while you are waiting at the curb for a friend, or at
a train crossing.
An Inefficient Carburetor is an
efficient gasoline waster. Have yours checked at least twice a year
(for summer and winter driving) to be sure it is properly adjusted,
that the octane selector is properly set, and that the sediment
bulb is clean.
Cheap Lubrication is a waste of
money. Use oil of good quality and of the grade specified by the
manufacturer. Have your car well greased every thousand miles .
.' One Faulty or Dirty Spark Plug
may waste much of your gasoline.
An Over-Full Crankcase wastes oil
and does not give you better lubrication, despite theories you may
have heard. Keep your oil level within the limits marked on the
oil level rod in the crankcase.
To Obtain Maximum Efficiency
and greatest gas mileage, have a complete motor tune-up per-
formed every 5,000 miles or at least twice a year .
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The table below indicates some of the things which should
be done at regular mileage intervals to assure your receiving
the maximum, not only in performance, but in economy_
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Oil Air Spark Change Shock Tune Inspec-
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• For complete instructions. see ChClrt on pages 54 and SS_
t For complete recommendations on changing oil and the proper grade of
oil to use see pages 45 to 52_
The following operations should be done as indicated:
Check Check
Air Change Rear
Period
Battery
In Tires Axle Lub .
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SAFETY BUILT IN YOUR CAR
The body is of all-steel construction, well insulated against
heat and sound. The interior appointments have been made to
assure comfort and safety. The adjustable front seat, safety
glass, and controlled ventilation are examples of this safety
and comfort in design.
The headlights are controlled by the left foot when changing
from the upper to the lower beam, which leaves the right foot
and both hands free to control the car. Always use the low beam
when approaching and passing another car.
The hydraulic brakes are the safest and most dependable
system of brakes ever used, exerting correctly proportioned brake
pressure on all four wheels.
The hand brake lever, under the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel, is easily reached.
HIGHWAY SAFETY
One of the most important aspects of motoring these days is
motoring safety. Safety campaigns are constantly being held in
the major cities. Many states now have compulsory inspection
laws. Various commissions have been appointed to study the
problem and make further recommendations to legislative bodies.
The primary responsibility for traffic safety lies with the
motor car driver.
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The most competent driver always keeps in mind the other
fellow. Always signal the other driver to let him know when you
are going to stop, make a turn, or pull away from the curb.
Proper signaling will do away with one of the most dangerous
traffic hazards- the sudden, unexpected move.
The State Highway Departments, Automobile Clubs , and
car manufacturers work together in designating highways through
various types of road markers to make driving safer .
You, the driver, should always obey these markers. Extra
care should be used at night-particularly when driving over
strange roads . Be constantly alert and drive courteously.
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Downhill - When driving down a
steep grade, it is advisable to shift into second gear and some-
times into first gear. This will allow the motor to act as a brake
on the car and will not only assist materially in keeping the car
under control, but also reduce the wear on brake shoe facings
and brake drums .
Uphill - When driving up a steep
grade, it is advisable to shift i~to second gear. This will avoid
placing undue strain on the motor and clutch and is also more
economical on the gasoline.
Overtaking and . passing a car on a hill or curve is dangerous
as you cannot see another car approaching.
Starting on a Hill-When it is neces-
sary to start your car on a hill, you will find it much easier if,
before starting, you set the hand brake lever to keep the car
from rolling backward. Put the shifting lever in first speed,
gradually release the clutch, press down the accelerator, and when
the car starts to move forward, or the engine starts to labor,
slowly release the hand brake lever.
Curves- When approaching a curve,
do not cross over the center of the road to pass a car ahead of
you. Before entering a curve, slow down to a safe speed and make
the turn into the curve at the extreme right side.
Slippery Roads-When starting on
ice or slippery paveIRent, it is safer to have the shifting lever in
either second or high gear to reduce the tendency of the rear
wheels to spin. In starting in deep SnOW, always use first speed
and accelerate the engine slowly.
Tire Blow-Out-Do not jam the on
brakes. Hold the car as steady as possible until it slows down to a
moderate speed and then gradually apply the brakes.
Skidding-If your car starts to skid,
do not jam on the brakes. Turn the front wheels in the direction
of the skid and at the same time take your foot off the accelera-
tor gradually.
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Sand and Gravel-When approach-
ing a sandy or gravel ro ad, always use extra caution until you
know the condition of the road. Driving into loose sand or gravel
at a fast speed is dangerous, as a sudden shifting of the gravel
may cause you to lose control of the steering.
We suggest that whenever and wherever you drive, you do
so with the car completely under control, at all times, and prac-
tice the three " C's" of safety-
CARE
COURTESY
COMMON
SENSE
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Fig. I-Controls and Instruments-Fleetmaster and Fleetline
The driver of a car should familiarize himself with the various
controls provided for its proper handling. This does not apply to
the beginner alone, as although there are many points of simi-
larity among all cars, there are also important differences. It is
not wise, regardles'S of previous experience, to drive a new or
different make of car before fully understanding what each con-
trol is for and how to use it.
Fig.2-Keys
KEYS AND LOCKS
The locks for both right and left-
hand front doors and the ignition lock
have the same key. The rear compart-
ment and glove compartment locks
have the same key.
The lock number is stamped on
the knock-out plug in the center of
the key. To protect you in case your
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keys are lost, you should record the lock number and then push
out the plug and destroy it.
If a new key is needed, and you do not know the lock number
-you may obtain it by ordering through the Theft Bureau of the
Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation, Detroit
2, Michigan, advising them of the car serial and engine numbers.
To lock the doors from the inside, push down the locking
knob located on the bottom of the window opening of each door.
To lock the car from the outside,
either of two ways may be used:
1. With the door open, push down
the inside locking knob and hold the
outside handle down (vertical) while
closing the door.
2. With the door closed, insert
key in the lock of the front door and
give the key a quarter turn.
To unlock the car, insert door key
and give key a quarter turn.
Fig. 3-0utside Lock
(Left Door)
Ignition Lock- The ·ignition lock is
illuminated and theft resisting.
The key supplied for the door lock
is also used for unlocking and locking
the ignition switch.
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Fig. 4-Ignition Lock
Glove Compartment Lock - The
glove compartment door, is equipped
with a lock having a different key
number than the ignition and door
locks.
To open the door, when the lock
is in the unlocked position, press in-
ward on the face of the lock cylinder
to release the lock catch from the
striker plate.
All Fleetmaster and Fleetline
Models have . a light in the glove
compartment which is lighted auto-
matically when the compartment
door is opened.
Fig. S-Glove Compart-
mentLock

Fig. 6-Throttle Knob
THROTTLE CONTROL
The opening and closing of the
throttle valve in the carburetor is
controlled from the driving compart-
ment by the accelerator pedal, but it
is sometimes advisable to use the
throttle knob on the instrument
panel. Pulling out the throttle knob
will open the throttle.
CHOKE CONTROL
When starting a cold engine, it is necessary to provide a fuel·
mixture richer in gasoline than is ordinarily required.
The correct use of the choke is
extremely important; if improperly
handled it may seriously affect the life
of the engine by the thinning effect
on the lubricating oil of unburned
gasoline leaking by the pistons.
The choke should not be used if
the engine retains any heat from pre-
vious running, without first attempt-
ing to start the engine with its normal
fuel mixture.
If the choke has been used exces-
Fig. 7-Choke Knob
sively, causing failure to start, open the throttle to admit sufficient
air to overcome the overloaded condition of the engine.
SPARK CONTROL
The spark timirlg of the Chevrolet engine is controlled by two
engineering features: 1 ., . .' 11 Th 0 t . Sit
. "r"anuq y'- .e cane e eC or
-For maximum economy and per-
formance the octane selector must be
advanced as far as possible without
causing the engine to knock at wide
open throttle. When the lower octane
(lower grade) fuels are used, the selec-
tor should be retarded. Higher octane
fuels permit more advance, resulting
in a still greater economy and better
Fig. 8-0ctane Selector performance.
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2. Automatic-By the speed of the engine, through the gov-
ernor weights in the distributor and by vacuum control.
STARTING PEDAL
Pressing down on the starting pedal first engages the starter
pinion with the teeth of the flywheel and, at the end of the stroke,
closes the switch of the electric start-
ing motor, which cranks the engine.
As
the starting pedal is depressed,
the carburetor throttle valve is auto-
matically opened approximately one-
third, so that when the engine starts,
it will be operating at an engine speed
of approximately 30 miles per hour, Fig. 9-Starting Pedal
but will slow down to idle speed
when the pedal is released unl ess the accelerator is depressed.
CAUTION: Release starting pedal as soon as the engine storts.
CLUTCH PEDAL
By means of this control the power required in putting the car
in motion may be gradually and smoothly applied to the drive
system .
When the clutch pedal is in its normal position, the clutch is
engaged
and the engine is directly connected to the transmission.
, By depressing the pedal, the clutch is released and the engine
disconnected from
the transmission, permitting the shifting of
the tr ansmission gears.
To assure m<}~imum clutch efficiency and long life of the
clutch parts, there should be
% to 1 inch of free pedal
travel before the clutch starts
to disengage.
BRAKE PEDAL
Depressing this pedal applies
Fig. lO-Clutch and Brake Pedals the four-wheel service brakes.
VACUUM POWER SHIFT
The Vacuum power shift utilizes both manual control and
vacuum power to accomplish the change in gears.
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Movement of the gear shift lever, mounted on the steering
column below the steering .wheel, requires only a very small per-
centage of the force necessary to shift gears with th~ conven-
tional gear shift lever. This makes it possible for the driver to shift
the transmission gears safely and conveniently without remov-
ing the hand from the steering wheel.
Fig. ll-Gear Shifting
The gear shift lever may be placed
in anyone of five positions-neutral,
reverse, first, second and third. The
travel of the lever is the same as that
of the conventional floorboard lever,
except that it moves in a vertical
plane instead of a horizontal plane.
The operation of the lever in engaging
the gears consecutively is as follows:
1. See that gear shift lever is in neutral position (lever may
be moved up and down).
2. First speed-With clutch p~dal depressed, raise lever
toward steering wheel and pull toward the rear of the car until
it is fully engaged in first speed location; then gradually release
clutch pedal.
3. Second speed-With clutch pedal depressed, push lever
toward the front of car. Lever will cross through neutral position
moving away from steering wheel and engage second speed posi-
tion.
Release clutch pedal.
4. Third speed-With clutch pedal depressed, pull lever
toward the rear of-the car until lever has reached the end of its
travel into third speed position.
S. Reverse-With car at a stand-
still, depress clutch pedal raise lever,
and push forward.
HAND BRAKE LEVER
The hand brake lever is intercon-
nected with the rear service brakes
and is used for - holding the car when
parked or when about to get under
way up a steep grade.
Fig. 12-Hand Brake
Lever
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HOOD CONTROL
The hood is of the alligator jaw type, opening at the front,
and has a concealed lock under the forepart of the hood for pro-
tection
of the engine compartment contents.
The hood lock is operated by a
control located under the left side of
the instrument panel. The hood lock
is released
by pulling out the control
knob. This raises the hood one inch,
sufficient opening
to enable you to
release
the safety catch located under
the forepart of the hood by pulling
catch forward. Fig. 13-Hood Lock Knob
LIGHTING CONTROL
The headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps are controlled
by a single switch
operated by a knob on the left side of the
instrument panel, below the water temperature indicator. When
it is pulled out half way, the parking lights, tail lamps, dash
lamps, ignition switch lamp, and license lamp are lighted. When
pulled out all the way, the head lamps, tail lamps, dash lamps,
license lamp,
and ignition switch lamp are lighted.
By turning the light control knob, any degree of instrument
cluster and ignition lock lighting may be obtained, or the 'lights
may even be turned off.
The direction of the headlamp
beam may be changed by pressure on
the foot switch located at the left side
of the toe board . For city driving the
hand switch knob should be all the
way out and the foot switch should
be
in that position which throws the
light nearest the car. To throw the
light farther ahead for driving on the
open road, depress the foot switch
Fig. 14-Dimmer Switch again.
A headlamp beam indicator is provided in the speedometer,
and the small opening above 50-mile mark is illuminated when the
country beams are on.
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The fuse is of 30 ampere capacity. It is located on the back of
the lighting switch, easily reached in case it requires replacement.
The dome light manual switch is on the right-hand door lock
pillar of all models except Cabriolet and Station Wagons and is
the sliding button type and indicates the on and off position. All
Fleetmaster and Fleetline Models have an automatic dome light
switch on the left-hand front body hinge pillar.
On Fleetmaster and Fleetline Models a light in the glove
compartment provides illumination when the door is open.
GASOLINE GAUGE
An electrically operated gasoline gauge indicates the fuel
supply when the ignition switch is turned on. -
Fig. IS-Instrument Group
WATEij. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
The water temperature indicator functions as a thermometer.
indicating the temperature of the water in the cylinder head.
AMMETER
This instrument tegisters the flow of current to and from the
battery, except that taken by the starting motor. The ammeter
reading is an indication of whether the battery is being charged
or discharged, but does not indicate the condition of the battery.
The output of the generator is controlled by the voltage and
current regulator. The voltage regulator protects the battery
from overcharging while the current regulator limits the output
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of the generator. The functioning of these units often causes
slight fluctuations in the ammeter hand. This fluctuation is one
of the indications that the voltage and current regulator are
operating satisfactorily and should cause no concern on the part
of the car owner.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
This gauge on the instrument panel is an indicator only, and
merely shows whether the pump is working. The pressure shown
on the gauge does not necessarily indicate the condition or
quantity of oil in the crankcase.
When starting a cold engine, it will be noted that the oil pres-
sure gauge on the instrument panel will register 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 gauge does not register pressure when the engine is run-
ning, stop the engine immediately
and determine the cause.
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer is of the circular
type and is located to the right of the
instrument cluster.
In a small opening at the 50-mile
mark, a red light shows whenever
Fig. 16-Speedometer
the head lamps are lighted on the upper beam designed for driv-
ing outside of cities and towns.
CLOCK
Fleetmaster and Fleetline Models
are equipped with an illuminated ' stem
wind clock located to the left of the
glove compartment door. The clock is
set by pulling out and turning the stem
wind knob at the bottom of the dial.
When the headlights or parking
lights are on, a light within its case
Fig. 17-Stem Wind Clock illuminates the dial.