Chevrolet Light - Electrical Syslem

and thickness of the springs vary depending on model and ca-
pacity of the truck. The Ih-ton uses a threade d type shackle
while all other -models use a clevis type shack le and heavy
s hackle pins to atta . ch the spr ing to shac kle and hanger.
Some models use a two- stage type rear spring to provide
better riding qualities when lightly loaded and proper support
for heavy loads. Some models that are to be su bjected to heavy
loads are equipped with auxiliary springs which mount above
the regular springs and contact brackets on the frame member
when handling heavy loads.
Care.
Keep the spring to axle "U" bolts and the s hackle bolts
properly tightened. Lubric ate the shackles and han gers ac-
cording to instructions in the Lubrication Section.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ge neral Desc ription . The electrical system consists of the fo l-
l owing units-generator, combined voltage and current regu-
lator, sta rting motor, storage batte ry, distributor, ignition lock,
ignition coil,
ammeter, gasoline gauge, horn , lamps, sw itches,
wiring and miscellaneous parts.
The ignition switch, coil, distributor and other miscellane-
ous parts making up the "Ignition System" were previously
covered.
Ba tt e ry
Description. A 6-volt 1 00 ampere hour storage battery is lo-
cated under the floor board on the right side of the vehicle on
all models except the C.O.E., school bus and Forward Contr ol
units. Location is
in engine compartme nt on school buses and
Forward Control and under sea t on C.O.E. All school bu ses
have a 125 ampere hour battery under the hood while Forward
Control units have a 100 ampere hour battery located on the
frame at right side of engine.
Care.
To assure long carefree battery service it is suggested
that you register the battery with your dealer and take the ve-
hicle to him to have the battery serv iced. If this cannot be done
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