Chevrolet Light Operator's Manual page 93

CHAPTER IV
HINTS FOR LOCATING ROAD TROUBLES
This chapter is published with the thought that
it
might he
of value to some owner through the pleasant years of Ch ev-
rolet ownership in case of minor road troubles. Only items that
the average owner might check and correct, thereby avoiding
inconvenience, expense and delay, are covered.
ENGINE
Starter will not Crank En gine
1. This trouble is usually caused by a discharged, weak or
faulty battery. Try the lights
and if they
light, the engine can
probably be started by pushing or towing the truck with the
transmission in high
gear. If not,
it
will
he necessary to get a
rental battery and have the battery charged.
It
is
advisable to
h ave the eledrical system checked to determine the cause of
battery trouble.
2. In some cases this trouble may be caused by battery
cables, starter switch , starter solenoid or starting motor. Check
for faulty battery cables or loose connections, have the starter
tested and necessary repairs made.
3. In some cases the trouble may be within the engine and
caused by unusually heavy oil
in
cold weather, overheating
the engine, or an unusually tight engine.
If
the engine has been
overheated the engine should be allowed to cool off and the
cause of overheating corrected.
4. Sometimes a tight engine can be broken loose by placing
the transmission in high gear and rocking the" vehicle back
and forth.
NOTE: Never put water in a hot engine.
Engine Cranks but Will Not Start Readily. The following are
some of the causes for an engine not starting readily.
1.
Make sure the ignition is turned on.
2. Follow correct starting procedure and recognize the
weather conditions. Remember these two things.
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