cooling CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Owner's Manual

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-63

Under Dash

7. Remove ash tray and retainer, and glove box.

8. Remove blower case to air inlet adapter bracket

retaining screw.

9. Remove screw attaching air distributor to firewall.

10.
Remove nuts retaining evaporator case to lower lip

of dash. Withdraw evaporator drain tubes.

11.
Lower complete heater - air conditioning assembly.

12.
Remove screw retaining blower case to air distrib-

utor and separate them.

13.
Remove blower to case attaching screws. Disconnect

motor wire and remove blower assembly.

14.
Remove blower from motor shaft.

Installation

1.
Assemble blower to motor shaft.

2.
Mount motor in blower case and connect wire.

3.
Assemble blower case to air distributor and install

retaining screw.

4.
Lift the complete assembly into place and install

attaching screws and nuts.

5. Replace ash tray retainer and tray and glove box.

6. Replace nuts (engine side of dash) on heater case

studs and connect heater hoses.

7. Replace evaporator pipe clamp and grommet.

8. Replace the refrigerant hoses.

9. Evacuate and charge the refrigeration system and

refill the cooling system.

10.
Check system performance.

Universal Blower Assembly

Removal

1.
Remove the universal unit from its dash mounts.

2.
Remove the cover plate and separate the upper and

lower case halves. Remove blower motor mounting

strap screw and swing strap outward.

3.
Remove blower assembly. Loosen the blower wheel

setscrews and remove the wheels from the motor

shaft. . ' .
Fig.
88-Air Inlet Assembly (Chevrolet)

Installation

1.
Install the blower wheels on the motor so that the

lower blades curve toward the firewall side of the

unit when the motor is placed in the case. Tighten

the setscrews.

2.
Place the motor in the bracket with the electrical

connector side of the motor to the right side of the

bracket. Attach the mounting strap.

3.
Assemble the case halves and attach the cover plate.

4.
Remount the unit to the dash.

Fig.
87—Blower Assembly—Universal System
Fig.
89—Air Doors (Camaro)

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-65

Fig.
92—Chevrolet Four-Season Ducts

Installation

Reverse

assembly.
the removal procedure to reinstall the duct

Left Outlet Duct

Removal

1.
Remove the two parking brake lever bracket to

dash brace attaching screws and move the lever and

cable so they will not interfere with the duct

removal.

2.
Remove the screw and lock washer attaching the duct

outer bracket to the hinge pillar support.

3.
Remove the screws and lock washers attaching the

duct assembly to the dash brace bracket.

4.
Carefully pull the outer end of the duct downward,

detaching the courtesy light from its bracket.

5. Loosen the screws clamping the outlet duct to dis-

tributor assembly flexible tubing at the outlet duct.

The outlet duct may now be removed from beneath

the instrument panel.

6. The duct extension assembly and the deflector as-

sembly may be removed, if desired, as seen in

Figure 95.

Installation

The duct assembly is installed by reversing the re-

moval instructions.

Center Outlet Duct

Removal

1.
Remove the right and left console trim panels.

2.
Remove the radio receiver.

3.
Remove the electric clock.
4.
Remove the knobs, nuts and bezels from the two

air conditioning controls above the clock, AIR COND.

PULL and COLD IN-HOT PULL.

5. Carefully pull the outlet duct and control cables

loose from the rear of the center console and work

it down and out from under the dash. The left hand

control cable runs through the left hand flexible

tubing and may be left in the tubing after it is dis-

engaged from the duct. The right hand control cable

must also be pulled from the duct assembly as the

duct is removed.

6. The center deflector barrel assembly may now be

removed if necessary. Snap off the hairpin clips to

remove the barrel and spacer washers.

Installation

Reverse the removal procedure for installation.

AIR DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Drain the cooling system radiator.

2.
Remove the heater hoses from the core pipes and

remove the cover attaching nuts and cover surround-

ing the core pipes.

3.
Remove the glove compartment assembly and the

glove compartment door.

NOTE:.
See "Section 1 - Body" for removal

and installation of body items.

4.
Remove the right kick pad.

5. Remove the right and left center console trim panels.

6. Remove the radio receiver assembly.

7. Remove the defroster duct.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-68

Fig.
95—Corvette Four-Season Ducts

5. Connect the various Comfortron harness connectors

to the dash wiring and connect the vacuum hose to

the kick pad valve diaphragm. Push the vacuum hose

harness and wiring harness through the firewall to

the proper location and install their respective

grommets.

6. Raise the control unit into place and install the

mounting screws. Check that all connections are

complete.

7. Replace any radio and/or tape equipment, the ash

tray assembly, and face plate.

8. Replace the glove box assembly.

9. Connect the heater hoses to the core tubes, and

attach the nuts to the case studs through the firewall.

10.
Reconnect the four vacuum hoses as follows: Purple

to the cylinder on the thermo-vacuum valve, yellow

tracer to the body of the thermo-vacuum valve, red

tracer to the vacuum source "Tee" connection, and

white tracer to the vacuum tank inlet.

11.
Connect the wiring harness to the underhood air

conditioning components.

12.
Refill cooling system, connect battery ground cable

and check system performance.

Vacuum Tank

The vacuum tank is mounted on the firewall as shown

in Figure 97. Notice that the two vacuum lines are

clamped to the vacuum tank ports. *

Thermal Vacuum Valve

This heat operated vacuum valve is located in the

heater core input line. Figure 98 illustrates valve instal-

lation with clamps attaching the water hoses as well as

the vacuum hoses in place.
Resistor Assembly

Figure 99 illustrates the location and installation of

the blower speed resistor assembly.

Relays

Two relays are used in the system, both mounted on the

evaporator case as shown in Figure 100. The mounting

bracket forms a common ground for the relays and as a

plug for the hole in the evaporator housing used in the

Four Season system for resistor installation.

Sensors (Thermistors)

Ambient Switch and Sensor

This combination unit, which engages the compressor

clutch at about 40°F and also senses outside air tem-

perature and sun load, is mounted to the firewall within

the engine compartment with its long neck extending

deep into the cowl vent plenum chamber. Figure 98 il-

lustrates this installation,

In-Car Sensor

This sensor is located beneath the lip of the instru-

ment panel overhand just to the right of the driver as

shown in Figure 101.

Removal

1.
Remove glove box assembly.

2.
Disconnect sensor wires connector at harness.

3.
Remove sensor mounting screws, remove sensor

and pull wires and connector through hole in dash.

Installation

1.
Insert connector and

through the dash hole.
wires of replacement sensor

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-74

Fig.
108—Comfortron Power Servo Installation

4.
Disconnect heater' hoses from heater core (at

firewall).

5. Remove glove box door.

6. Remove glove box interior.

7. Disconnect right, left, and center air conditioning

outlet hoses from distributor duct.

8. Remove air distributor duct from heater

housing.

9. Disconnect hose and cable clamps from heater

housing.

10.
Remove the remaining three heater housing stud

retaining nuts (engine compartment) and one upper

retaining screw (inside vehicle).

11.
Pull the unit away from the firewall and out of the

car.

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

Fig.
109—Mode Shift Vacuum Diaphragm
Fig. 110'—Compressor Mount—L-6 Engines (Typical)

12.
Remove heater.housing cover from heater housing.

13.
Remove heater core from heater housing cover by

removing four (4) retaining screws and two "U"

clamps.

14.
Remove heater core.

Installation

1.
Replace core in case using a non hardening sealer.

Attach the core clamps and retaining screws.

2.
Attach the heater housing cover to the housing.

3.
Position the unit against the firewall and attach

it with the retaining screw at the top of the case.

4.
Attach the sheet metal nuts to the case studs which

project through the firewall to the engine side.

5. Connect the control cables to the control doors and

case.

6. Attach the air distributor duct to the case.

7. Connect the left, right, and center outlet hoses.

8. Replace the glove box assembly.

9. Connect heater hoses to core tubes.

10.
Replace fender assembly.

11.
Fill cooling system and connect battery cable.

Camaro

Lower Heater Hose

Removal

1.
Drain radiator.

2.
Remove side mouldings and retainers.

3.
Remove lower fender attaching bolts.

4.
Remove skirt to fender and skirt to reinforcement

bolts.

5. pry the skirt away from the fender flange and away

from the firewall. Block the skirt (four inchlengtti

of 2 x 4) clear of the lower hose and proceed with

the hose replacement.

Installation

1.
Connect the hose.

2.
Remove the block, move the skirt into position and

install all attaching bolts.

3.
Replace fender attaching bolts and mouldings.

4.
Refill cooling system.

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BRAKES
5-24

DISC BRAKES

INDEX

Page

General Description
. 5-24

Maintenance
and
Adjustments
5-24

Bleeding Hydraulic System
5-24

Parking Brake Adjustment
-
Corvette
5-24

Component Replacement
and
Repairs
5-25
Page

Brake Shoes
. . . . . 5-25

Brake Caliper
5-26

Brake Disc
5-29

Main Cylinder.
5-30

Parking Brake Shoes
-
Corvette
5-30

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Four wheel disc brakes
are
standard equipment
on

the
1967
Corvette,
as in 1966. The
Corvette
may
also

be equipped with heavy duty disc brakes which include

new front calipers, shoes, linings,
and
rear pressure

regulator valve. This heavy duty option
is
used
in

conjunction with
a
vacuum power unit. Front wheel disc

brakes
are
installed
as
optional equipment
on
Chevrolet,

Chevelle, Camaro,
and
Chevy
II
models.

The disc brake,
(fig. 35),
consists
of a
fixed caliper,

rotating disc, splash shield,
and
mounting bracket.
The

caliper assembly contains four pistons and two shoe
and

lining assemblies with
the
lining riveted
to the
steel

shoes.
A
seal
and
dust boot
are
installed
on
each piston,

with
a
piston spring
in the
caliper cylinder bore beneath

each piston.
A
retaining pin extends through each caliper

half
and
both shoes
to
hold
the
shoes and linings
in
posi-

tion
in the
caliper.
On
Corvette heavy duty disc brakes,

two retaining cotter pins
are
used
at
each end
of the

caliper
to
secure
the
shoes
and
linings. Machined
sur-

faces within
the
caliper prevent
the
shoe
and
lining
assembly from rotating with
the
brake disc when pres-

sure
is
applied.

The disc, which
has a
series
of air
vent louvers
to

provide cooling,
is
mounted
on the
front wheel-hub.

The caliper straddles
the
disc and mounts
on a
mounting

bracket attached
to the
steering knuckle with
two
bolts.

The Corvette heavy duty option includes
a
pressure

regulator valve mounted
in the
rear brake line just

below
the
main cylinder. Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro,

and Chevy
n
models with disc brakes have
a
pressure

regulator valve mounted
in the
front brake line just

below
the
main cylinder. The valve controls
the
hydraulic

pressure
to the
front
or
rear brakes,
as
applicable,

resulting,
in the
correct pressure balance between
the

front
and
rear hydraulic systems. This valve guards

against premature .lock-up
of
front
or
rear wheels when

brakes
are
applied.

Maintenance, adjustment,
and
service operations which

are
not
included
in
this section
are the
same
as for

the Duo-Servo type brakes.

MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS

BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

The operation
of
bleeding
the
disc brake hydraulic

system
is the
same
as for
Duo-Servo system outlined

in
the
front
of
this section. Note
the
exceptions below

and refer
to
bleeding procedures under Duo-Servo

brakes.

1.
When pressure bleeding equipment
is
used,
the

correct pressure setting
for
bleeding disc brakes

is 10-2.0
lbs. on
Corvette,
and 40 lbs. on all
other

models.

2.
The
front calipers contain
one
bleeder valve.
The

rear calipers
on
Corvette contain two bleeder valves

(one inboard
and one
outboard) which necessitates

the removal
of the
rear wheels
for
bleeding.

3.
Tapping
the
caliper with
a
rawhide mallet
as the

fluid
is
flowing
out may
assist
in
obtaining
a
good

bleeding
job.

4.
On
Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro
and
Chevy
II, the

spring loaded
end of the
pressure regulator valve

(fig.
36)
must
be
held (valve
in
open position) while

bleeding. This
is
done
by
depressing
and
holding

in
the
plunger
in the
end
of
the valve either
by
hand,

by taping,
or by
clamping.
PARKING BRAKE-CORVETTE

Adjustment

1.
Raise rear
end of
vehicle
and
place
on
jack stands.

2.
Remove rear wheels.

3/
Loosen brake cables
at the
equalizer until
the
park-

ing brake levers move freely
to the "off"
position

with slack
in the
cables.

4.
Turn
the
disc until
the
adjusting screw can
be
seen

through
the
hole
in the
disc.

5. Insert
an
adjusting tool
or
screw driver through
the

hole
in the
disc
and
tighten
the
adjusting screw
by

moving your hand away from
the
floor
on
both
the

left and right sides
(fig. 37).

6. Tighten until
the
disc will
not
move, then back
off

ten
(10)
notches.

7. Apply
the
parking brake four
(4)
notches from inside

the
car.

8. Tighten
the
brake cables
at the
equalizer
to
produce

a light drag with
the
wheels mounted.

9. Fully release
the
parking brake handle
and
rotate

the rear wheels.
No
drag should be evident with
the

handle released.

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SECTION 6

ENGINE

CONTENTS
OF
THIS SECTION

Page

Engine Tune Up
6-1
Torque Sequence

Engine Mechanical
(In
Line)
6-12
Special Tools
. .

Engine Mechanical (V8)
6-24
Page

6-39

6-40

ENGINE TUNE UP

INDEX

Page

General Description
. 6-1

Mechanical Checks and Adjustments
6-1

Spark Plug Removal
6-1

Test Compression
6-1

Service and Install Spark Plugs
6-2

Service Ignition System
6-3

Service Battery
and
Battery Cables
6-5

Service Delcotron
and
Regulator
6-5

Service
Fan
Belt
6-5

Service Manifold Heat Valve
6-5

Tighten Manifold
6-5

Service Fuel Lines
and
Fuel Filter ..........
6-6

Service Cooling System
6-6

Check and Adjust Accelerator Linkage
6-6

Service Crankcase Ventilation
6-6

Service
Air
Injection Reactor System
6-6

Choke Adjustment
6-7
Page

Instrument Cheek-Out
6-7

Instrument Hook-Up.
. 6*7

Check and Adjust Dwell
6-7

Check Dwell Variation
6-7

Check and Adjust Timing
6-8

Adjust Idle Speed
and
Mixture
6-8

Additional Checks and Adjustments
. 6-8

Testing Crankcase Ventilation Valve
. 6-8

Testing Cranking Voltage
6-8

Cylinder Balance Test
. 6-8

Battery
6-8

Ignition
; 6-8

Carburetor
6-11

Fuel Pump
6-11

Cooling System
. 6-11

Cylinder Head Torque and Valve Adjustment
..... 6-11

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The engine tune up
is
important
to the
modern automo-

tive engine with
its
vastly improved power and perform-

ance.
The
higher compression ratios, improved electri-

cal systems
and
other advances
in
design, make today1 s

engines more sensitive
and
have
a
decided effect
on

power, performance and fuel consumption.

It
is
seldom advisable
to
attempt
a
tune up
by
correc-

tion
of one or two
items only. Time will normally
be

saved
and
more lasting results assured
if the
technician

will follow
a
definite
and
thorough procedure
of
analysis

and correction
of all
items affecting power, performance

and economy.

The tune
up
will
be
performed
in
two parts.
The
first

part will consist
of
visual and mechanical checks and
ad-

justments;
the
second part will consist
of
an instrument

checkout that
can be
performed with
any one of the
units
of service equipment available
for
this purpose. Always

follow
the
instructions provided
by the
manufacturer
of

the particular equipment
to be
used.

Additional checks
and
adjustments
are
included
in the

latter part
of
this section
for use as
required. Many
of

these operations
can be
used
to
isolate and correct trou-

ble located during
the
tune up. Where conditions
are
UB-

covered requiring major corrective action, refer
to the

appropriate section
of
this manual
or the
Passenger

Chassis Overhaul Manual
for
detailed service informa-

tion.

Typical illustrations
and
procedures
are
used except

where specific illustrations
or
procedures
are
necessary

to clarify
the
operation. Illustrations showing bench
op-

erations
are
used
for
clarification however
all
operations

can
be
performed
on the
vehicle.

MECHANICAL CHECKS
AND
ADJUSTMENTS

Spark Plug Removal

Remove any foreign matter from around spark plugs
by

blowing
out
with compressed
air,
then disconnect wires

and remove plugs.

Test Compression
(Fig. 1)

The compression check
is
important because
an
engine

with
low or
uneven compression cannot
be
tuned success-
fully.
It is
essential that improper compression
be cor-

rected before proceeding with
the
engine tune
up.

1.
Remove
air
cleaner
and
block throttle
and
choke
in

wide open position.

2.
Hook
up
starter remote control cable
and
insert

compression gauge firmly
in
spark plug port.

CAUTION: Whenever
the
engine
is
cranked

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IS SERVICE MANUAL

ENGINE 6-6

CHOKE VALVE

COMPLETELY

CLOSED

PULL UPWARD ON

ROD TO END OF

TRAVEL

BEND ROD

TO ADJUST
ROD IN BOTTOM

OF SLOT

BOTTOM OF

ROD SHOULD

EVENWITH

TOP OF

HOLE
CHOKE VALVE

CLOSED

BOTTOM OF

ROD SHOULD

BE EVEN WITH

TOP OF HOLE

TOP OF ROD

SHOULD BE EVEN

WITH BOTTOM

OF HOLE (CHOKE

CLOSED)

^..BEND ROD TO

ADJUST

_PULL DOWNWARD

ON ROD TO CON-

TACT STOP

L6 (TYPICAL)

V8 327-275 HP

V8 350-295 HP
BEND ROI

TO ADJUST

PULL UPWARD ON

ROD TO CONTACT

STOP ON BRACKET

ALL V8 (EXCEPT 327-275 HP

AND 350-295 HP)

Fig.
11 - Remote Choke Adjustment

sequence outlined on Torque Sequence Chart. A slight

leak at the intake manifold destroys engine performance

and economy.

Service Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter

1.
Inspect fuel lines for kinks, bends or leaks and cor-

rect any defects found, • • •

2.
Inspect filter and replace if plugged.

NOTE:
If a complaint of poor high speed per-

formance exists on the vehicle, fuel pump tests

described in Section 6M should be performed.

Service Cooling System

1.
Inspect cooling system for leaks, weak hoses, loose

hose clamps and correct coolant level, and service

as required.

NOTE:
A cooling system pressure test, as de-

scribed in "Additional Checks and Adjustments"

in this section, may be performed to detect

internal or external leaks within the cooling

system.

Check and Adjust Accelerator Linkage

1.
Disconnect accelerator rod at carburetor throttle

lever.

2.
Hold carburetor throttle lever in wide position.

3.
Pull accelerator rod to wide open position. (On ve-

hicles equipped with automatic transmission, pull

through detent).

4.
Adjust accelerator rod to freely enter hole in carbu-

retor throttle lever.'

NOTE:
Accelerator linkage is outlined in de-

tail in Section 6M.
5. Connect accelerator rod at throttle lever.

Service Crankcase Ventilation (Fig. 10}

All engines have either "Positive" or "Closed Positive"

ventilation systems utilizing manifold vacuum to draw

fumes and contaminating vapors into the combustion

chamber where they are burned. Since it affects every

part of the engine, crankcase ventilation is an important

function and should be understood and serviced properly.

In both "Positive" and "Closed Positive" ventilation,

air is drawn through the engine, (through a regulating

valve) into the manifold, drawing' crankcase vapors and

fumes with it to be burned. "Positive" ventilation uses a

vented-meshed cap for clean air intake to the engine,

while . "Closed Positive" ventilation system draws the

clean air from the carburetor air cleaner and has a

nonvented oil filler cap.

1.
Ventilation valve may be checked as outlined under

"Additional Checks and Adjustments".

2.
Inspect for deteriorated or plugged hoses.

3.
Inspect all hose connections.

4.
On closed positive ventilation systems, remove flame

arrestor and wash in solvent then dry with com-

pressed air.

Service Air Injection Reactor System

Inspect air injection reactor system for evidence of

leaks,
deteriorated hoses, cracked air manifolds or tubes

and loose hose clamps. Inspect air injection pump belt

condition and tension. Make all necessary repairs as

outlined in "Section 6T".

Because of the relationship between "Engine Tune Up"

and "Unburned Exhaust Gases", the condition of Engine

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ENGINE 6-11

Fig.
18 - Cooling System Pressure Test

Carburetor

Refer to Section 6M to perform adjustments such as

idle vent, float level, pump rod and secondary valve.

Fuel Pump

If the owner has complained of poor high speed per-

formance, the fuel pump may be at fault. Too low a

pump pressure or volume will cause a high speed "miss"

because of lack of fuel delievered to the carburetor,

while too high a pressure will cause carburetor flooding.

Check fuel pump as outlined in Section 6M.

Cooling System

The following test may be performed with pressure

testing equipment available commercially for this pur-

pose.
This test provides an excellent means of detecting

internal or external leaks within the cooling system.

1.
Remove radiator cap.

2.
Apply a test pressure of 3 pounds higher than the ra-

diator cap (fig. 18). i.e. 18 pounds for a 15 pound

cap.

3.
If the pressure will not hold, there is either an

internal or external leak in the system.

Cylinder Head Torque and Valve Adjustment

Retorquing the cylinder head bolts is not necessary

unless a gasket has been replaced, or a leak is suspected.

Valve lash must always be adjusted after the head has

been torqued.

Before adjusting the valve lash, it is extremely impor-

tant that the engine be thoroughly warmed up to normal-

ize the expansion of all parts. This is very important

because during the warm-up period, the valve clearances

will change considerably.

Hydraulic

1.
After the engine has been normalized, remove rocker

arm covers and gaskets.

CAUTION: Do not pry rocker arm cover loose.
Gaskets adhering to cylinder head and rocker

arm cover may be sheared by bumping end of

rocker arm cover rearward with palm of hand

or a rubber mallet.

2.
With the engine running at idle, back off valve rocker

arm nut until the valve rocker arm starts to clatter.

3.
Turn rocker arm nut down slowly until the clatter

just stops. This is the zero lash position.

4.
Turn nut down 1/4 additional turn and pause 10 sec-

onds until engine runs smoothly* Repeat additional

1/4 turns, pausing 10 seconds each time, until nut

has been turned down 1 full turn from the zero lash

position.

NOTE: This 1 turn preload adjustment must be

done slowly to allow the lifter to adjust itself to

prevent the possibility of interference, between

the inlet valve head and top of piston, which

might result in internal damage and/or bent push

rods.
Noisy lifters should be replaced.

5.
Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 to adjust the rest of the

valves.

6. Clean gasket surfaces on cylinder heads and rocker

arm covers with degreaser then install rocker arm

covers, using new gaskets, and torque bolts to

specifications.

Mechanical

1.
Normalize the engine.

2.
Remove rocker arm covers and gaskets.

CAUTION: Do not pry rocker arm cover loose.

Gaskets adhering to cylinder head and rocker

arm cover may be sheared by bumping end of

rocker arm cover rearward with palm of hand

or a rubber mallet.

3.
Use a socket wrench on self-locking rocker arm stud

nut and adjust as needed to obtain valve lash (see

tune up chart) measured between rocker arm and

valve stem with a leaf type feeler gauge.

4.
Stop engine, clean gasket surfaces on cylinder heads

and rocker arm covers with degreaser then install

rocker arm covers, using new gaskets, and torque

bolts to specifications.

Fig.
19
- Oil Deflector Clips Installed

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ENGINE
6-12

ENGINE
MECHANICAL

IN LINE

INDEX

Page

General Description . „ 6-12

Component Replacement and Adjustment 6-12

.Engine Assembly 6-12

Removal 6-12

Installation 6-13

Manifold Assembly 6-14

Removal . 6-14

Installation 6-14

Rocker Arm Cover . 6-14

Removal 6-14

mstallation . . . 6-14

Valve Mechanism
......
1 6-14

Removal 6-14

Installation and Adjustment . 6-14

Valve Lifters
..............
6-15

Locating Noisy Lifters
„.;....
6-15

Removal
.'.*...•
6-15

Installation . 6-15

Valve Stem Oil Seal and/or Valve Spring . 6-16

Replacement . 6-16

Cylinder Head Assembly . 6-16

Removal 6-16

Installation . 6-16

Oil Pan . » 6-17

Removal . . . ; . . 6-17

Installation
.........
. 6-17

Oil Pump . 6-18
Page

Removal . 6-18

Installation . 6-18

Oil Seal (Rear Main) . 6-19

Replacement 6-19

Crankshaft Pulley and Hub 6-19

Removal 6-19

Installation 6-19

Torsional Damper 6-19

Removal 6-19

Installation 6-19

Crankcase Front Cover . 6-20

Removal . 6-20

Installation 6-20

•
Oil Seal (Front Cover) 6-20

Replacement 6-20

Camshaft 6-21

Measuring Lobe Lift . ... .
.-.••.-.
6-21

Removal 6-21

Installation 6-22

Timing Gears
..••••.............••• 6—22

Replacement
6-22

Flywheel
6-22

Removal
* 6-22

Installation
6-22

Engine
Mounts
6-23

Replacement
(Front)
6-23

Replacement
(Rear)
. 6-23

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The
In
Line engines
(fig. 1L)
covered
in
this section

are
the 1H3 cu. in. L4, the 194,
230
and
250
cu. in. L6,

regardless
of
which passenger vehicle they
are
used
in.

This section covers
the
removal
and
installation
of en-

gine assemblies;
the
removal, installation
and
adjustment

of some sub-assemblies
and
replacement
of
some
com-

ponents.
For
service
to all
components
and
sub-assem-

blies (after removal)
and
removal
of
some sub-assem-

blies,
refer
to
Section
6 of the
Chassis Overhaul Manual.
Because
of the
interchangeability
and
similarity
of

many engine sub-assemblies
and
engine parts, regardless

of which passenger vehicle they
are
used
in,
typical illus-

trations
and
procedures
are
used except where specific

illustrations
or
procedures
are
necessary
to
clarify
the

operation. Although illustrations showing bench opera-

tions
are
used, most single operations, when
not
part
of a

general overhaul, should
be
performed
(if
practical) with

the engine
in the
vehicle.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
AND
ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Drain cooling system
and
engine
oil.

2.
Remove
air
cleaner
and
disconnect battery cables
at 7.

battery.

3.
Remove hood
as
outlined
in
Section 11.

4.
Remove radiator
and
radiator shroud
as
outlined
in

Section 13.

5.
Remove
fan
blade
and
pulley
as
outlined
in
Section

6K.

6. Disconnect wires
at:

• Starter Solenoid
8.

• Delcotron
9.
Temperature Switch

Oil Pressure Switch

Coil

Disconnect:

Accelerator linkage
at
manifold bellerank.

Exhaust pipe
at
manifold flange.
.

Fuel line (from tank)
at
fuel pump.

Vacuum line
to
power brake unit
at
manifold
(if

so equipped).

• Power steering pump lines
at
pump
end (if so

equipped).

Raise vehicle
and
place
on
jack stands.

Remove propeller shaft.

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5.
Adjust ignition timing and carburetor idle speed and

mixture.

VALVE STEM OIL SEAL AND/OR VALVE SPRING

Replacement

1.
Remove rocker arm cover as outlined.

2.
Remove spark plug, rocker arm and push rod on the

cylinder(s) to be serviced.

3.
Apply compressed air to the spark plug hole to hold

the valves in place.

NOTE: A tool to apply air to the cylinder is

available through local jobbers or may be manu-

factured. In manufacturing this Tool a AC-46N

Spark Plug or its equivalent is recommended.

This will make the Tool universal for all

Chevrolet engines. Chisel the spark plug as

shown, then drive the porcelain out of the plug

by tapping the center electrode against a hard

block. Using a 3/8" pipe tap, cut threads in the

remaining portion of the spark ^>lug and assem-

ble as shown (fig. 3L).

4.
Using Tool J-5892 to compress the valve spring, re-

move the valve locks, valve cap, valve shield and

valve spring and damper (fig. 4L).

5.
Remove the valve stem oil seal.

6. To replace, set the valve spring and damper, valve

shield and valve cap in place. The close coiled end

of the spring is installed against the cylinder head.

Compress the spring with
Too^
J-5892 and install oil

seal in the lower groove of the stem, making sure the

seal'is flat and not twisted.

NOTE: A light coat of oil on the seal will help

prevent twisting.

7.
Install the valve locks and release the compressor

tool, making sure the locks seat properly in the

upper groove of the valve stem.

NOTE: Grease may be used to hold the locks

in place while releasing the compressor tool.

8. Install spark plug, using a new gasket, and torque to

specifications.

9. Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.

CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Remove manifold assembly as. outlined.

2.
Remove valve mechanism as outlined.

3.
Drain cooling system (block).

4.
Remove fuel and vacuum line from retaining clip at

water outlet then disconnect wires from temperature

sending units.

5.
Disconnect upper radiator hose at water outlet hous-

ing and battery ground strap at cylinder head.

6. Remove coil (L6 engines only).

7.
Remove cylinder head bolts, cylinder head and gas-

ket. Place cylinder head on two blocks of wood to

prevent damage.

Installation

CAUTION: The gasket surfaces on both the

head and the block must be clean of any foreign
matter and free of nicks or heavy scratches.

Cylinder bolt threads in the block and threads

on the cylinder head bolt must be cleaned. (Dirt

will affect bolt torque.) Do not use gasket sealer

on composition steel asbestos gasket.

Fig. 3L -
AIF
Adapter Tool

1.
Place the gasket in position over the dowel pins with

the bead up.

2.
Carefully guide cylinder head into place over dowel

pins and gasket.

3.
Coat threads of cylinder head bolts with sealing com-

pound and install finger tight.

4.
Tighten cylinder head bolts a little at a time in the

sequence shown on the torque sequence chart until

the specified torque is reached.

5.
Install coil (if removed).

6. Connect upper radiator hose and engine ground strap.

7.
Connect temperature sending unit wires and install

fuel and vacuum lines in clip at water outlet.

8. Fill cooling system.
•

9. Install manifold assembly as outlined.

10.
Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.

Fig.
4L
- Compressing Valve Spring

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