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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-27

timing mark on pulley lines up with timing tab.

2.
Position distributor to opening in block in normal

installed attitude (fig. 15i), noting position of vacuum

control unit.

3.
Position rotor to point toward front of engine (with

distributor housing held in installed attitude), then

turn rotor counter-clockwise approximately 1/8 turn

more toward left cylinder bank and push distributor

down to engine camshaft. It may be necessary to ro-

tate rotor slightly until camshaft engagement is felt.

4.
While pressing firmly down on distributor housing,

kick starter over a few times to make sure oil pump

shaft is engaged. Install hold-down clamp and bolt

and snug up bolt.

5. Turn distributor body slightly until points just open

and tighten distributor clamp bolt.

6. Place distributor cap in position and check to see

that rotor lines up with terminal for No. 1 spark

plug.

7. Install cap, check all high tension wire connections

and connect spark plug wires if they have been re-

moved. It is important that the wires be installed in

their location in the supports.

NOTE:
The brackets are numbered to show the

correct installation. Wires must be installed as

indicated to prevent cross firing.

8. Connect vacuum line to distributor and distributor

primary wire to coil terminal.

9. Start engine and set timing as described under Turn-

Up in Section 6.

BREAKERLESS (MAGNETIC PULSE)

DISTRIBUTOR

REMOVAL (CORVETTE)

1.
If vehicle is equipped with radio, remove three bolts

securing ignition shield over distributor and coil.

One bolt is accessible from the top of shield, the

other two are at rear of shield, facing firewall.

2.
Disconnect tachometer drive cables from distributor

housing.

3.
Disconnect pickup coil leads at connector.

4.
Remove distributor cap.

5. Crank engine so rotor is in position to fire No. 1

cylinder and timing mark on harmonic balancer is

indexed with pointer.

6. Remove vacuum line from distributor.

7. Remove distributor clamping screw and hold-down

clamp.

8. Remove distributor and distributor-to-block gasket.

It will be noted that the rotor will rotate as the

distributor is pulled out of the block. Mark the re-

lationship of the rotor and the distributor housing

after removal so that the rotor can be set in the

same position when the distributor is being installed.

DISASSEMBLY (Fig. 16i)

NOTE:
If a distributor is being disassembled

for replacement of the stationary magnetic

pickup assembly only, it will be necessary to

perform only Steps 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 12 of the

service procedure listed below.
1.
Remove screws securing rotor and remove rotor.

2.
Remove centrifugal weight springs and weights.

3.
Remove the tachometer drive gear from the distribu-

tor (Corvette only).

4.
Remove roll pin, then remove distributor drive gear

and washer.

CAUTION: To prevent

magnet, support drive gear
;e to the permanent

?n
driving out roll

pin.

5. Remove drive shaft assembly.

6. Remove centrifugal weight support and timer core

from drive shaft.

7. Remove connector from pickup coil leads.

8. Remove retaining ring which secures magnetic

core support plate to distributor shaft bushing in

housing.

9. As a unit, remove the entire magnetic pickup assem-

bly from the distributor housing.

10.
Remove brass washer and felt pad.

11.
Remove vacuum advance unit.

12.
To reassemble distributor, perform the above steps

in reverse order.

INSTALLATION (CORVETTE)

1.
Check to see that the engine is at firing position for

No.
1 cylinder (timing mark on harmonic balancer

indexed with pointer).

2.
Position a new distributor-to-block gasket on the

block.

3.
Before installing distributor, index rotor with hous-

ing as noted when distributor was removed. Install

distributor in block so that vacuum diaphragm faces

approximately 45° forward on the right side of the

engine and the rotor points toward contact in cap for

No.
1 cylinder.

4.
Replace distributor clamp leaving screw loose

enough to allow distributor to be turned for timing

adjustment.

5. Install spark plug wires in distributor cap. Place

wire for No. 1 cylinder in tower (marked on old cap

during disassembly) then install remaining wires

clockwise around the cap according to the firing

order (1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2).

6. Attach distributor to coil primary wires.

7. Replace distributor cap.

8. Adjust timing and then fully tighten distributor clamp

screw.

9. Attach vacuum line to distributor.

10.
Connect tachometer drive cables to distributor body.

11.
Replace ignition shields.

DISTRIBUTOR OFF-ENGINE TEST

The distributor's centrifugal and vacuum advance can

be checked in a distributor testing machine or synchro-

scope specially adapted or designed to accommodate this

type distributor. However, since this involves removing

the distributor from the engine, this test may be post-

poned until other system checks have been made. A dwell

reading cannot be obtained on this distributor and it is not

likely that the centrifugal or vacuum advance will be a

cause of trouble.

COIL REPLACEMENT

1.
Disconnect ignition switch and distributor leads from

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-28

terminals on eoil. On Corvettes equipped with radio,

remove bolts securing ignition shield over distribu-

tor and coil.

2.
Pull high tension wire from center terminal of coil.

3.
Remove the two coil support mounting bolts or loosen

friction clamp screw and remove coil.

4.
Place new coil in position and install attaching bolts

or tighten clamp screw.

5.
Place high tension lead securely in center terminal

of coil and connect ignition switch and distributor

primary leads to terminals on coil. Replace ignition

shield on Corvettes.

6. Start engine and test coil operation.

IGNITION PULSE AMPLIFIER

DISASSEMBLY

To check the amplifier for defective components, pro-

ceed as follows:

1.
Remove the bottom plate from the amplifier.

2.
To aid in reassembly, note the locations of the lead

connections to the panel board.

3.
Remove the three panel board attaching screws, and

lift the assembly from the housing.

4.
To aid in reassembly, note any identifying markings

on the two transistors and their respective locations

on the panel board and heat sink assembly.

5.
Note the insulators between the transistors.and the

heat sink, and the insulators separating the heat sink

from the panel board.

6. Remove the transistor attaching screws, and sepa-

rate the two transistors and heat sink from the panel

board.

7.
Carefully examine the panel board for evidence of

damage.

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TRANSISTOR TR3
COMPONENT CHECKS (Figs. \7\ and 18i)

With the two transistors separated from the assembly,

an ohmmeter may be used to check the transistors and

components on the panel board for defects. An ohmmeter

having a 1-1/2 volt cell, which is the type usually found

in service stations, is recommended. The low range

scale on the ohmmeter should be used except where

specified otherwise.

A 25 watt soldering gun is recommended, and a 60% tin

40%
lead solder should be used when re-soldering. Avoid

excessive heat which may damage the panel board. Chip

away any epoxy involved, and apply new epoxy which is

commercially available.

In order to check the panel board assembly, it is

necessary to unsolder at the locations indicated in Fig-

ure 18i the two capacitors C2 and C3. In all of the fol-

lowing checks, connect the ohmmeter as shown and then

reverse the ohmmeter leads to obtain two readings. The

amplifier circuitry is shown in Figure 19i.

1.
Transistors TR1 and TR2: Check each transistor by

referring to Figure 20i. If both readings in Step 1

are zero, the transistor is shorted. If both readings

in Step 2 are zero, the transistor is shorted; and if

both readings are infinite, the transistor is open.

Interpret Step 3 the same as Step 2.

2.
Trigger Transistor TR3:
11
both readings in Step 1

are zero, the transistor is shorted. If both readings

in Step 2 are zero, the transistor is shorted; and if

both readings are infinite, the transistor is open.

Interpret Step 3 the same as Step 2.

3.
Diode Dl: 11 both readings are zero, the diode is

shorted; and if both readings are infinite, the diode

is open.

4.
Capacitor Cl: If both readings are zero, the capaci-

tor is shorted.

5.
Capacitors C2 and C3: Connect the ohmmeter across

CHECKING

RESISTOR Rl

UNSOLDER
I
CHECKING TRIGGER

TRANSISTOR TR3
CHECKING

CAPACITOR C

Fig.
171—Pulse Amplifier Panel Board
Fig.
18i—Pulse
Amplifier
Component
Checks

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-29

each capacitor (not illustrated). The capacitor is

shorted if both readings are zero.

6. Resistor Rl: The resistor is open if both readings

are infinite.

7. Resistor R2: Use an ohmmeter scale on which the

1800 ohm value is within, or nearly within, the

middle third of the scale. If both readings are infi-

nite, the resistor is open.

8. Resistor R3: Use an ohmmeter scale on which the

680 Ohm value is within, or nearly within, the middle

third of the scale. If both readings are infinite, the

resistor is open.

9. Resistor R4: Select an ohmmeter scale on which the

15000 ohm value is within, or nearly .within, the

middle third of the scale. If either reading is infi-

nite, the resistor is open. ~

10.
Resistor R5: Use the lowest range ohmmeter scale.

The resistor is open if either reading is infinite.

NOTE:
This resistor on some applications may

be located in the vehicle wiring harness, and not

on the panel board.

11.
Resistor R6: An ohmmeter scale on which the 150

ohm value is within or nearly within, the middle

third of the scale should be used. If both readings

are infinite, the resistor is open.

REASSEMBLY

During assembly, coat with silicone grease both sides

of the flat insulators used between the transistors and

heat sink, and also the heat sink on the side on which the

transistors are mounted. The silicone grease, which is

available commercially, conducts heat and thereby pro-

vides better cooling.'

IGNITION PULSE AMPLIFIER

R-5

C-3 Ju

MAGNETIC PULSE

DISTRIBUTOR
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT (Figs.
21
i to 23i)

CHEVROLET, CHEVY II AND CORVETTE

1.
Raise hood and disconnect battery ground cable from

battery.

2.
Remove lock cylinder by positioning switch in "off"

position and inserting wire in small hole in cylinder

face. Push in on wire to depress plunger and con-

tinue to turn key counter-clockwise until lock cylin-

der can be removed.

3.
Remove the metal ignition switch nut from the pas-

senger side of the dash using Tool J-7607 (Fig. 21i).

4.
Pull the ignition switch out from under the dash and

remove the wiring connectors.

5. To remove the "theft resistant" connector, the

switch must be out from under the dash as outlined

in Step 4. Using a screw driver unsnap the locking

tangs on the connector from their position on the

switch as shown in Figure 22i. Unplug the connector.

6. Snap the connector into place on a new ignition

switch.

7. Place the switch into position from behind the dash

and install the metal ignition switch nut.

8. Install the lock cylinder.

9. Install the battery cable to the battery and lower the

hood.

CHEVELLE

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove ash tray, retainer attaching screws and

retainer.

3.
Remove A/C distributor duct retaining screws and

duct.

Fig.
19i—Pulse Amplifier Internal Circuitry
Fig.
20i—Transistor Checking

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-32

STARTER CIRCUIT

INDEX

Page

General Description 6Y-32

Maintenance and Adjustments . '. . 6Y-32

Resistance Checks 6Y-32

Starting Motor and Solenoid Check 6Y-33
Page

Service Operations 6Y-33

Starter Motor 6Y-33

Removal and Installation 6Y-33

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The function of the starting system, composed of the

starting motor, solenoid and battery, is to crank the

engine. The battery supplies the electrical energy, the

solenoid completes the circuit to the starting motor, and

the motor then does the actual work of cranking the

engine.

The starting motor (fig. Is) consists primarily of the

drive mechanism, frame, armature, brushes, and field

windings. The starting motor is a pad mounted 12-volt

extruded frame type, having four pole shoes and four
fields,
connected with the armature. The aluminum drive

end housing is extended to enclose the entire shift lever

and plunger mechanism, protecting them from dirt,

splash, and icing. The flange mounted solenoid switch

operates the overrunning clutch drive by means of a

linkage to the shaft lever.

The V-8 wiring harness differs from the in-line engine

in that the ignition lead to the coil from the switch is at-

tached at the coil instead of at the starter solenoid (fig.

2s).

CONTACT

FINGER

PINION

STOP

BRUSH

INSULATED BRUSH HOLDER \ FIELD COIL

BRUSH SPRING ARMATURE

GROUNDED BRUSH HOLDER
OVERRUNNING

CLUTCH

Fig.
Is—Starting Motor Cross Section (Typical)

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

No periodic lubrication of the starting motor or sole-

noid is required. Since the starting motor and brushes

cannot be inspected without disassembling the unit, no.

service is required on these units between overhaul

periods.

RESISTANCE CHECKS

Although the starting motor cannot be checked against
specifications on the car, a check can be made for. exces-

sive resistance in the starting circuit. Place a volt-

meter across points in the cranking circuit as outlined

below and observe the reading with the starting switch

closed and the motor cranking (distributor primary lead

grounded to prevent engine firing).

1.
From battery positive post To solenoid battery

terminal.

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-33

O

V-8 ENGINE
STARTING MOTOR

Fig.
2s—V-8 Starting Circuit Diagram

2.

3.
From battery negative post
To
starting motor

housing.

From solenoid battery terminal
To
solenoid motor

terminal.

If voltage drop
in
any
of
above check exceeds 0.2 volts,

excessive resistance
is
indicated in that portion
of
start-

ing circuit
and the
cause
of the
excessive resistance

should
be
located
and
corrected
in
order to obtain maxi-

mum efficiency in the circuit.

CAUTION:
Do not
operate
the
starting motor

continuously
for
more than
30
seconds
to
avoid

overheating.

When
the
solenoid fails
to
pull
in, the
trouble may be

due
to
excessive voltage drop in the solenoid control cir-

cuit.
To
check
for
this condition, close
the
starting

switch
and
measure
the
voltage drop between
the
BAT-

TERY terminal of the solenoid and the
SWITCH (S)
termi-

nal
of
the solenoid.
1.
If
this voltage drop exceeds 3.5 volts, excessive
re-

sistance
in the
solenoid control circuit
is
indicated

and should be corrected.

2.
If the
voltage drop does not exceed 3.5 volts and the

solenoid does not pull in, measure the voltage availa-

ble
at
the SWITCH terminal
of
the solenoid.

3.
If the
solenoid does
not
feel warm,
it
should pull
in

whenever the voltage available
at
the SWITCH termi-

nal
is 7.7
volts
or
more. When
the
solenoid feels

warm,
it
will require
a
somewhat higher voltage
to

pull in.

STARTING MOTOR AND SOLENOID CHECK

The following checks
may be
made
if the
specific

gravity of the battery
is
1.215
or
higher.

1.
If the
solenoid does
not
pull in, measure the voltage

between
the
switch
(S)
terminal
of the
solenoid
and

ground with the starting switch closed.

CAUTION:
If the
solenoid feels warm, allow
to

cool before checking.

If
the
voltage
is
less than 7.7 volts, check for ex-

cessive resistance
in the
solenoid control circuit.

If
the
voltage exceeds 7.7 volts, remove the starting

motor
and
check
(1)
solenoid current draw,
(2)

starting motor pinion clearance,
and (3)
freedom of

shift lever linkage.

2.
If
the solenoid "chatters" but does not hold in, check

the solenoid
for an
open "hold-in" 'winding. When-

ever
it is
necessary
to
replace
a
starting motor

solenoid, always check starting motor pinion

clearance.

3.
If
motor engages
but
does
not
crank
or
cranks

slowly, check
for
excessive resistance
in the ex-

ternal starting circuit, trouble within
the
starting

motor,
or
excessive engine resistance
to
cranking.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

STARTING MOTOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Fig.
3s)

The following procedure
is a
general guide
for all

vehicles
and
will vary slightly depending
on
series
and

model.

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.

2.
Raise vehicle
to a
good working height.

3.
Disconnect all wires
at
solenoid terminals.

NOTE: Reinstall
the
nuts
as
each wire
is
dis-

connected
as
thread size
is
different but may be

mixed and stripped.

4.
Loosen starter front bracket (nut on V-8 and bolt on

L-6) then remove two mount bolts.

5.
Remove
the
front bracket bolt
or nut and
rotate

bracket clear
of
work area then lower starter from

vehicle
by
lowering front end first
—
(hold starter

against bell housing
and
sort
of
roll end-over-end).

6. Reverse
the
removal procedure
to
install. Torque

the mount bolts
to
25-35
ft.
lbs. first, then torque

brace bolt.

7.
Check operation
of
starter on vehicle.
Fig.
3s—Starter Mounting

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-34

SPECIAL TOOLS

J-7607

IGNITION SWITCH

NUT REMOVER

J-9717-2

SUPPORT

TOOL
J-9717-1

PRESS

TOOL
J-9600-2

SHOULDERED

INSTALLER
J-21501

PULLY

ADAPTER

J-5184

CHECKING

SCALE

J-21600

HARNESS ADAPTER

Fig. 4s-Specia! Tools

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SECTION 7

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

Clutch

Three-Speed . . .

Overdrive

Three-Speed, (Warner T-16)

Four-Speed (Muncie) . . . .
Page

7-1

7-6

7-9

7-14

7-16

CLUTCH
Page

Four-Speed (Saginaw) 7-20

Powerglide 7-23

Turbo Hydra-Matic 7-36

Special Tools 7-43

INDEX

General Description

Maintenance and Adjustments

Linkage Inspection

Clutch Linkage Adjustment

Component Parts Replacement

Clutch Assembly ......

Removal from Vehicle .
Page

7-1

7-1

7-1

7-2

7-3

7-3

7-3
Installation in Vehicle

Clutch Pedal ..'....,

Clutch Cross Shaft . . .

Removal.......

Repairs

Installation .....
Page

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A diaphragm spring-type clutch assembly is used with

manual transmissions.

The clutch assembly is enclosed in a 360° bell housing

which must be removed to gain access to the clutch.

V-8 engines (equipped with a 4 speed transmission)

use a bent-finger, centrifugal diaphragm type clutch as-

sembly. All its integral release fingers are bent back to

gain a centrifugal boost and to insure quick re engagement

at high engine speeds.

This type of clutch has the advantages of increasing

pressure plate load as the driven plate wears, and of low

pedal effort with high plate loads without requiring over-

center booster springs on the clutch linkage.

The pressure plate is a high tensile strength iron de-
signed for maximum speed conditions.

The clutch release bearing (fig. 4), used with the bent

finger diaphragm clutch, has an overall length of approxi-

mately
1-1/4".
The longer bearing, used with the straight

diaphragm, will cause inability to obtain free pedal travel,

especially as the clutch wears, resulting in slippage and

rapid wear.
DO
NOT INTERCHANGE!

The clutch is operated by conventional linkage consist-

ing of two groups, upper linkage and lower linkage.

The return spring pre-loads clutch linkage, removing

looseness due to wear. The clutch free pedal travel,

therefore, will increase with linkage wear and decrease

with driven disc wear, and free travel felt at pedal is

throwout bearing lash.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

LINKAGE INSPECTION

There are several things which affect good clutch op-

eration. Therefore, it is necessary, before performing

any major clutch operations, to make preliminary in-

spections to determine whether trouble is actually in the

clutch.

Check the clutch linkage to be sure the clutch releases

fully as follows:

1.
With engine running, hold the clutch pedal approxi-

mately 1/2" from floor mat and move shift lever be-

tween first and reverse several times. If this can be

done smoothly, the clutch is fully releasing. If shift

is not smooth, clutch is not fully releasing and ad-

justment is necessary.

2.
Check clutch pedal bushings for sticking or excessive

wear.

3.
Check fork for proper installation on ball stud. Lack

of lubrication on fork can cause fork to be pulled off

the ball.

4.
Check for bent, cracked or damaged cross shaft

levers or support bracket.

5.
Loose or damaged engine mounts may aUiow the en-

gine to shift its position causing a bind on clutch

linkage at the cross shaft. Check to be sure there is
Fig.
1 - Chevrolet Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-4

5.
Install Tool J-5824 to support the clutch assembly

during removal.

NOTE: Look for "X" mark on flywheel and on

clutch cover. If MX" mark is not evident, prick

punch marks on flywheel and clutch cover for

indexing purposes during installation.

6. Loosen the clutch-to-flywheel attaching bolts evenly

1 turn at a time until spring pressure is released,

then remove the bolts, and remove clutch assembly.

Installation to Vehicle

Clean pressure plate and flywheel face. (They should

be free of oil, grease, metal deposits or burned spots).

1.
Position the clutch disc and pressure plate in relar

tive installed position and support them with align-

ment Tool J-5824.

NOTE: The driven disc on the 4 and 6 cylinder

engines is installed with the damfper springs to

the flywheel side; the V-8 is opposite, however,

THE GREASE SLINGER IS ALWAYS ON THE

TRANSMISSION SIDE.

2.
Turn clutch assembly until "X" mark on cover lines

up with "X" mark oh flywheel, then align cover bolt

holes to nearest flywheel holes.

3.
Install a bolt in every hole and tighten down evenly

and gradually until tight (to avoid possible clutch

distortion).

NOTE: Cover loads are as high as 1-1/4 tons.

4.
Remove pilot tool.

5.
Unhook clutch fork and lubricate ball socket and fork

fingers at release bearing end with a high melting

point grease such as graphite and reinstall fork on

ball stud. On Corvette models use Moly Grease.

6. Lubricate the recess on the inside of throwout bear-

ing collar and the throwout fork groove with a light

coat of graphite grease (fig. 4). On Corvette models

use Moly Grease.

7.
Install clutch fork and dust boot into clutch housing

and install throwout bearing to the throwout fork, then

install flywheel housing.

8. Install transmission as outlined in transmission

section.

9. Connect fork push rod and spring.

10.
Adjust shift linkage as outlined in transmission

section.

11.
Perform linkage adjustment for pedal free play and

check clutch release position.

CLUTCH PEDAL

The clutch pedal is the pendant-type hung from a sup-
Fig. 5 - Release Bearing Lubrication and Comparison

port brace common to the brake pedal and must be re-

moved to remove brake pedal. Refer to Section 5 for

brake and clutch pedal service procedure.

CLUTCH CROSS SHAFT (Figs. 6, 7 & 8)

Removal

1.
Remove linkage return and lower linkage springs and

disconnect clutch pedal and fork push rods from re-

spective cross shaft levers.

2.
Loosen outboard ball stud nut and slide stud out of

bracket slot.

3.
Move cross shaft outboard, and as required to clear

inboard ball stud, then merely lift out to remove

from vehicle.

Repairs

The cross shaft has nylon ball stud seats which should

be inspected for wear or damage. Also check condition

of engine bracket ball stud assembly and special anti-

rattle "O" ring. Figures 6, .7
&
8 show component parts

of cross shaft. Replace parts as necessary based on wear

or damage. Lubricate ball studs and seats with graphite

grease before reassembly.

Installation

1.
Reverse removal procedure to install.

2.
Adjust clutch linkage as previously outlined.

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-7

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHEVROLET, CHEVELLE, CHEVY II, CAMARO,

SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

In cases where the gearshift linkage has been discon-

nected, it should be adjusted as follows:

1.
Move both transmission shift levers until transmis-

sion is in neutral. Neutral detents in transmission

cover must both be engaged to make this adjustment

correctly. (To check, start engine with clutch dis-

engaged, and release clutch slowly.)

2.
Move selector lever to neutral position. Align first

and reverse tube lever with the second and third

shifter tube lever on the mast jacket. This may be

done by having an assistant hold the mast .jacket shift

levers aligned in neutral position or use a simple

gauge or pin to align these levers in neutral.

3.
Make necessary adjustment to align shift control

rods and transmission levers in neutral position.

Move selector lever through all positions to check ad-

justment and to insure over-travel in all positions.

FLOOR SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

1.
Set Transmission Levers (K) and (L) in neutral de-

tent position.

2.
Move Transmission Control Lever (A) to neutral de-

tent and insert Locating Pin (D) into notch of Lever

and Bracket Assembly.

3.
Install Nut (N) and Clevis (M) on Rod (J) loosely,

attach Rod to Lever (B) and secure with retainer.

4.
With Lever (B) against Locating Pin, adjust Clevis

at Lever (L) until Clevis pin passes freely through

holes and secure with washer and cotter pin. Tighten

Nut (N).

5.
Install Nuts (E) and (G) and Swivel (F) loosely on Rod

(H),
attach Rod to Lever (K) and secure with retainer.

6. With Lever (C) against Locating Pin, attach Swivel to

lever and secure with retainer. iRun Nut (G) against

Swivel, then tighten Nut (E) against Swivel.

7.
Remove Locating Pin and check shifts to insure

proper operation. Readjust clevis and swivel if nec-

essary.

LEVER (A)
LEVER (L) CLEVIS (M)-NUT (N

LEVER (C)

ROD(J).
" - -

LEVER (K) ROD (H)^ NUT '(G) SWIVEL (F) ^NUT (E)
SHIFT CONTROL LEVER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY

If disassembly of this control lever and bracket assem-

bly is necessary refer to Figure 2A for parts breakdown

and relative positioning for assembly.

SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR

Disconnect speedometer cable, remove lock plate to ex-

tension bolt and lock washer and remove lock plate. In-

sert screwdriver in lock plate slot in fitting and pry fitting

gear and shaft from extension. Pry "O" ring from groove

in fitting.

Install new "OM ring in groove in fitting. Coat "O" ring

and driven gear shaft with transmission lubricant and in-

sert shaft.

Hold the assembly so slot in fitting is toward lock plate

boss on extension and install in extension. Push fitting

into extension until lock plate can be inserted in groove

and attach to extension.

EXTENSION OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

.1.
Remove propeller shaft as outlined in Section 4 and

disconnect any necessary items to obtain clearance.

2.
Pry seal out of extension.

3.
Wash counterbore with cleaning solvent and inspect

for damage.

4.
Prelubricate between sealing lips and coat new seal

O.D. with Permatex or equivalent and start straight

in bore in case extension. Using Tool J-5154, tap

seal into counterbore until flange bottoms against

extension.

Fig.
1A- Shift Linkage Adjustment (Typical)
Fig.
2A - Corvette 3 Speed Control Lever and Bracket Assembly

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6. Connect speedometer cable.

7. Install propeller shaft assembly.

8. Fill transmission with lubricant specified in Section

O.

CORVETTE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

, 1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Pisassemble transmission shift control lever by un-

screwing ball from lever, lifting out
"T"
handle re-

turn spring and "T" handle, then remove the anti-

rattle bushings.

3.
Raise front and rear of vehicle.

4.
Insert a block of wood between the top of the dif-

ferential carrier housing and the underbody (to pre-

vent upward travel of the carrier when the carrier

front support is disconnected).

5. Disconnect the differential carrier front supportfrom

its frame bracket, by removing the nut on the under-

side of the biscuit mount.

6. Pry the carrier downward to relieve load while re-

moving the two center mounting bolts from the car-

rier front support. (To pry carrier downward insert

crowfoot end of a pry bar through the opening in the

carrier front support, hooking end of bar over top of

the center mounting bolt pad cast in the underside of

the carrier.)

7. Pivot carrier support downward for access to prop

shaft "U" joint.

8.
.
Disconnect prop shaft front and then rear "U" bolts.

9. Disconnect parking brake cable from ball socket at

idler lever located near center of underbody.

10.
Remove prop shaft by moving shaft forward.

11.
Remove heat deflectors from the right and left ex-

haust pipe.

12.
Remove left bank exhaust pipe.

13.
Remove right bank exhaust pipe and heat riser.

14.
Disassemble the transmission mount, as follows:

a. Remove the two bolts that attach rear mount

cushion to the rear mount bracket.

b.
Support engine under oil pan and raise engine to

remove load from rear mount cushion.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to oil pan, a suit-

able wide base, heavy wood platform should be

placed between the jack pad and the oil pan.

c. Remove the three transmission mount bracket-

to-
crossm ember bolts and remove mount bracket.

d. Remove the two bolts from mount pad to trans-

mission case and remove rubber mount cushion

and exhaust pipe "yoke".

15.
Disconnect transmission linkage by removing the

shift levers at the transmission side cover.

16.
Disconnect speedo cable at transmission extension.

17.
Remove transmission output shaft slip yoke.

NOTE:
The yoke is removed to avoid tearing

the heat reflecting pad on the underbody, when

the transmission is being removed.

18.
Remove two bolts to disconnect the transmission

gearshift control lever and bracket assembly from

its adapter plate on side of transmission. Lower

transmission assembly from the vehicle, letting the

gearshift lever slide down and through the dust boot

in the console.

19.
Remove transmission-to-clutch housing attaching

bolts.

20.
Slide transmission assembly rearward from clutch

and rotate transmission for access to the three flat

head machine screws in the control lever bracket

adapter plate. Remove adapter plate. Rotate trans-

mission back to the upright position.

21.
To allow room for transmission removal slowly

lower the rear of engine until the tachometer drive

cable at the distributor just clears the horizontal

ledge across the front of dash.

CAUTION: The tachometer cable can be easily

damaged by heavy contact with the dash. Slide

transmission rearward out of the clutch, then

tip front end of transmission downward and

lower the assembly from vehicle.

22.
Reinstall transmission assembly by performing above

steps in reverse order.

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE

INDEX

Page

General
Description 7-10

Maintenance
and Adjustments 7—10

Governor
Switch and Pinion .............. 7-10

Sun
Gear Solenoid Oil Seal and Control

Cable
Bracket 7-10

Case
Rear Oil Seal 7-10

Removal
7-10

Installation
. . . . . 7-10

Control
Shaft Lever and Oil Seal 7-10

Speedometer
Driven Gear 7-10

Electrical
Unit Checks 7-11

Overdrive
Relay . 7-11
Page

Air
Gap 7-11

Point
Opening 7-11

Closing
Voltage 7-11

Solenoid
. 7-11

Closing
Coil 7-11

Engaging
Spring . - 7-11

Ignition
Grounding Contact . 7-11

Governor
Switch 7-11

Kickdown
Switch 7-11

Diagnosis
- Overdrive 7-12

Mechanical
. 7-12

Electrical
7-13

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