towing CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Workshop Manual

SECTION O

INFORMATION AND LUBRICATION

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

Page

General Information o-l

Lubrication 0-13

GENERAL INFORMATION

Model Identification and Vehicle Dimensions

Chevrolet

Chevelle

Chevy n

Corvette

Camaro
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0-1

0-1

0-2

0-2

0-3

0-3
Page

Unit and Serial Numbers o-3

Engine Number o-3

Vehicle Serial Number 0r3

Keys and Locks 0-4

Pushing,Towing and Lifting 0-7

Series

Biscayne

Bel Air

Tmpala.

Impala

Super Sport

Caprice
MODEL IDENTIFICATION-CHEVROLET

Model Number

6-Cyl

15311

15369

15335

15511,

15569

15535

15545

16387

16367

16369

16339

16335

16345

16787

16767

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V-8

15411

15469

15435

15611

15669

15635

15645

16487

16467

16469

16439

16435

16445

16887

16867

16647

16639

16635

16645
Description

2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Station Wagon, 3-Seat

2-Door Sport Coupe, 5-Passenger

2-Door Convertible, 5-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sport Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Station Wagon, 3-Seat

2-Door Sport Coupe, 4-Passenger

2-Door Convertible, 4-Passenger

2-Door Custom Coupe, 5-Passenger*

4-Door Custpm Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Custom Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Custom Wagon, 3-Seat

*4-Passenger when optional bucket front seats are specified.

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS-CHEVROLET

Pertinent dimensions for the different models are shown in the following chart.

Model

Length Overall . .

Width Overall (Body)

Height Overall

Wheelbase

Tread-Front

Tread-Rear

Curb Weight: Approximately 3543 lbs.
Sedan

213.2"

79.6"

55.4"

119.0"

62.5"

62.4"

4-Door Sedan with
2-Door

Sport Coupe

213.2"

79.6"

54.4"

119.0"

62.5"

62.4"

L-6 Engine; 3685 lbs
Convertible

Coupe

213.2"

79.6"

55.3"

119.0"

62.5"

62.4"

. with V-8 Engine.
Station

Wagon

212.4"

79.6"

56.7"

119.0"

63.5"

63.4"

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GENERAL INFORMATION 0-7

a vise using leather or wood on each side to prevent

damage to the cylinder,

7. Stake the retainer securely in place by staking the

cylinder metal over both edges of the retainer ends

using a suitable staking tool at right angles to the

top of the retainer and from the cast metal of the

cylinder over the retainer at each corner.

PUSHING, TOWING AND LIFTING

Pushing

NOTE:
Towing car to start is not recommended

due to the possibility of the disabled car ac-

celerating into tow car.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the car.

Should the battery become discharged, it will be neces-

sary to use an auxiliary battery with jumper cables to

start the engine.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical

system, never connect booster batteries in ex-
cess of 12 volts and connect positive to positive

and negative to negative.

Manual Transmission

When a push start is necessary turn off all electrical

loads such as heater, radio, and if possible, lights, turn

on the key, depress the clutch, and place the shift lever

in high gear. Release the clutch when your speed reaches

10 to 15 miles per hour.

TOWING

The car may be towed safely on its rear wheels with

the (selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position at speeds

of 35 miles per hour or less under most conditions.

However, the drive shaft must be disconnected or the

car towed on its front wheels if 1) Tow speeds in excess

of 35 MPH are necessary, 2) Car must be towed for ex-

tended distances (over 50 miles) or, 3) Transmission is

not operating properly. If car is towed on its front

wheels, the steering wheel should be secured to maintain

a straight ahead position.

DRIVE ON HOIST

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT FRAME ATTACHMENT ONLY

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT

Fig.
21-Vehicle Lifting Pointe-Chevroiet

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GENERAL INFORMATION 0-8

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Illllfl Q

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DRIVE ON HOIST

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT FRAME ATTACHMENT ONLY

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT

Fig.
22—Vehicle Lifting Points—Chevelle

TOWING THE CAMARO

The recommended method for towing the Camaro is

follows.

Front

Connect standard chain hooks near the outer ends of

the front suspension lower control arms in between the

coil springs and the stabilizer bar link bolt (fig. 23).

The chains should be attached to the lower lifting sling

bar so that when the vehicle is raised the rubber straps

protect the front valance panel (fig. 24). Caution should

be exercised when attaching the lower lifting bar that the

upper lifting bar does not damage the hood header panel.
Fig. 23—Attachment of Towing Chain Hooks

to Lower Control Arms

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Fig.
25—Attachment
of
Towing Chain Hooks
to
Axle Tube

Fig.
24—Towing Sling Attachment—Front

Rear

Connect standard chain hooks around the axle tube from

the underneath side between the axle rear spring pad and

the brake flange plate (fig. 25). It is mandatory that the

chain hook be positioned as stated above so that the brake

lines are not damaged.

The lower lifting bar should be positioned in below the

vehicle so that the rubber straps protect the rear valance

panel. With the lower bar in this position, it is necessary

that the bar be spaced down a minimum of
1
5/8" to pre-

vent damage to the fuel tank. This can be accomplished

by placing 6.0" section of 2x4' wood blocks below the

rear section of each rear spring (fig. 26).

To facilitate towing without a helper it will be neces-

sary to attach the
2x4*
s to the rear spring by a strap or

tape.
See Figure 27.

Also it will be necessary to lock the steering wheel in

the straight ahead position prior to actually moving the

vehicle.
Fig.
26—Towing SJing Attachment—Rear

REAR SPRING

EYE

WOOD

BLOCK

Fig.
27—Strapping Wood Block
to
Rear Spring

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-46

Fig.
99—Inner Forward Weatherstrip

or material from a hidden area directly on complaint

. car (such as under reveal moldings).

2.
Using an electric wood burning needle or low heat.

soldering gun, scrape off an appropriate amount of

vinyl from scrap piece of material or from hidden

area and immediately apply to scuffed or cut area on

car.

CAUTION: Be certain low heat is maintained to

prevent discoloration of cover.

3.
Carefully blend applied vinyl to fabric roof cover,

utilizing electric needle or soldering gun.

Wrinkles, Blisters and Bubbles

1.
Pierce each wrinkle, blister and bubble on fabric

roof cover with a small needle.

2.
Completely saturate a clean shop towel with water

and wring out.

3.
Apply cloth to wrinkle or blistered area.

4.
Apply a home type laundry iron over shop towel using

back and forth strokes until towel is dry. (If iron

has heat control settings, control should be set to

"wool".)

CAUTION: Do not continue to use iron after

towel has become dry as
excess,
heat may cause

permanent damage to vinyl roof cover.

5.
Remove towel and4nspect area. If slight wrinkles or

blisters are still present, perform the following

steps:

6. Using a syringe and hypodermic needle filled with

clear water, inject sufficient water into wrinkle or

bubble to dampen fabric backing.

7.
Repeat steps 2 through 4.
FOLDING TOP

CARE OF THE FOLDING TOP

To avoid water stains, mildew, or possible shrinkage

of the top material, do not keep the top folded for ex-

tended periods of time if it is damp or water soaked.

Permit top to dry out in a raised position before stowing.

Also avoid pasting advertising stickers, gummed labels

or masking" tape on the plastic back window. In addition

to being difficult to remove, the adhesive on these

stickers may also be injurious to the plastic composition

of the window.

Care of Rear Window

The large plastic rear window in the folding top will

remain in good condition for the life of the top if given

proper care. Due to the texture of the plastic window,

it is susceptible to scratches and abrasions; therefore,

when cleaning the window, follow the steps outlined below.

Fig.
100-Applying Sealer

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SECTION 10

WHEELS AND TIRES

INDEX

Page

General Description
10-1

Maintenance
and
Adjustments
.............. 10—1

Tires
10-1

Pressures . 10-1

Inspection 10-1

Wear 10-1

Rotation 10-4

Noise 10-4

Cleaning 10-4

Change (W/Wheels) 10-4

Wheels 10-5

Static Balancing (w/Tire) 10-5
Page

Dynamic Balancing (w/Tire) . 10-5

Run Out (w/o Tire) 10-5

Cleaning 10-5

Service Operations 10-5

Tires 10-5

Removal 10-5

Installation 10-5

Repair 10^6

Wheels . 10-6

Valve Assembly 10-6

Repair (Rim) 10-7

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

WHEELS

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro, Chevy n, and Corvette

are base equipped with welded steel wheels. Five studs

with nuts fasten each wheel to the front hub or rear axle

flange. Disc brake equipped vehicles (except Chevrolet

and Corvette) require special 14 inch diameter wheels

with a revised design for clearance, Chevrolet disc brake

equipped vehicles have 15 in. diameter wheels as do all

Corvettes.

Chevrolet station wagons, Chevelle Super Sport 396,

Corvette and Camaro Super Sport 350 are base equipped

with 6 in. width wheels. All other vehicles have 5 in.

width wheels, except Chevy n 100, 300 and 500 Series

Sedans, which have 4 in. width wheels.

Do not install 6 inch width wheels or snow chains on

Chevrolets equipped with rear fender skirts.

TIRES

The factory installed tires on Chevrolet passenger

cars are selected to provide the best all around tire

performance for all normal operation. They are de-

signed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and in-

cluding the specified full rated load capacity of the
automobile when inflated as recommended in the Vehicle

Capacity Rating and Recommended Tire Inflation Pres-

sures Table (see Specifications).

Optional Oversize and 8-Ply Rating Tires

{Chevrolet and Chevelle Only)

Oversize or 8-ply rating tires are not necessary on

passenger cars for normal requirements. However, an

extra margin of tire service is available when these

options are used at loads up to and including full rated

load.

Optional oversize 4-ply rating and/or 8-ply rating

tires are available on models as indicated in the Tire

Usage Chart (see Specifications). On some models (ex-

ample—Station Wagon), space limitations do not permit

the use of a larger size tire; hence, the 8-ply rating

tire is an available option.

In either case, these tires are applicable to extended

operation at or near full rated load or for trailer towing

when an extra margin of tire service is desired. How-

ever, use of a larger tire or an 8-ply rating tire should

not be construed as permitting an increase in the full

rated vehicle load (see Specifications).

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TIRES

Inflation Pressures

To ensure the proper tire inflation pressure for the

owners particular requirements follow the recommenda-

tions in the Vehicle Capacity Rating and Recommended

Tire Inflation Pressures Table (seeSpecifications). Keep

tires properly inflated, and check inflation pressures

periodically. This will ensure the best tire life and riding

comfort, over the full range of driving conditions.
Inspection

Every few thousand miles and at each lubrication, tires

should be checked for sharp objects or stones in the

tread. H tire is punctured, it should be repaired using

one of several repair kits available through tire manu-

facturers1 outlets.

Wear

Misalignment

This is wear due to excessive toe-in or toe-out. In

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WHEELS AND TIRES

SECTION 10

CHEVY II

Tire Usage and Recommended Tire Inflation Pressures

Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) Cool

Models

All Models Except

Station Wagon

Station Wagon
Tire

Ply

4 Ply Rating

2 Ply

8 Ply Rating

4 Ply
Tire

Usage

6.95 x 14

6.95 x 14
Standard Inflation Pressure

for all Loads

including Full Rated

1 to 6 passengers

+ 200
lbs. luggage

(1,100 lbs. load)

Front

26**
Rear

26**

1 to 6 passengers

+ 300 lbs. cargo

(1,200 lbs. load)

Front

24
Rear

40
Optional Inflation

Pressure for

Reduced Load

1 to 5 passengers

(750 lbs. load)

Front

24
Rear

24

1 to 5 passengers

(750 lbs. load)

Front

22
Rear

28

•Optional tires are not available.

**Add 2 psi when vehicle is equipped with V-8 engine.

1.
Tire inflation pressures may increase as much as

six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) when hot.

2.
For continuous high speed operation (over 75

increase tire inflation pressures four (4) pounds per

square inch over the recommended pressures up to

a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for

4-ply rating tires dr 40 pounds per square inch for

8-ply
rating tires. Sustained speeds above 75 MPH

are not recommended when the 4 pounds per square

inch adjustment would require pressures greater

' than the TpaxiTP^Tns stated above.
3.
Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

inoperative for three (3) hours or more, or driven

less than one (1) mile.

Hot tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 MPH.

4.
Station Wagon loads should be distributed as far

forward as possible.

5. Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load limit

greater than the l,100# load (l,200# load for station

wagons) specified above.

6. When towing trailers, the allowable passenger and

cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to

the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

CHEVELLE

Tire Usage

Engine and Body Styles

L-6, All styles except Station Wagon

283 V-8, All styles except Station

Wagon, Spt. Sedan and Convertible

283 V-8, Sport Sedan and Convertible

327 V-8 Std., except Sport Sedan

and Convertible

327 V-8 Std., Sport Sedan and

Convertible

327 V-8 H.P., All styles

396 V-8, Pick-Up Delivery

396 V-8, Super Sport Convertible and

2-Door Coupe

All engines, Station Wagon
Standard 14 Inch

With A/C*

7.35

7.75

7.75

7.75

F70

7.75
Without A/C*

7.35

7.35

7.75

7.75

F70

7.75
Optional 14 Inch

With A/C*

7.75

—

-

--

-

7.75

(8-Ply Rating,

4-Ply)
Without A/C*

7.75

7.75

-

—

-

7.75

(8-Ply Rating,

4-Ply)

*A/C (Air Conditioning)

All tires listed are 4-ply rating, 2-ply unless otherwise specified.

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CHEVELLE (CONT'D)

Recommended Tire inflation Pressures

Pounds per Square Inch (Cool)

Models

All Models Except

Those Shown Below

Station Wagons

El Camino
Tire Ply

4 Ply Rating-2 Ply

4 Ply Rating-2 Ply

8 Ply Rating-4 Ply

4 Ply Rating-2 Ply
Standard Inflation for

all Loads including

FuH Rated

1 to 6 passengers

+ 200 lbs. luggage

(1,100 lbs. load)

Front Rear

26 26

1 to 6 passengers (2 Seat)

+ 300 lbs. cargo

(1,200 lbs. load)

Front Rear

22 30

22 30

1 to 3 passengers

+
800 lbs. cargo

(1,250 lbs. load)

Front Rear

24 30
Optional Inflation for

Reduced Loads

1 to 5 passengers

(750 lbs. load)

Front Rear

24 22

1 to 5 passengers

.. (750 lbs. load)

Front Rear

22 ^6~

22 26

1 to 3 passengers •

+ 300 lbs. cargo

(750 lbs. load)

Front Rear

"24~
~W~

1.
Tire inflation pressures may increase as much as

six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) when hot.

2.
For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH)

increase tire inflation pressures four (4) pounds per

square inch over the recommended pressures up to

a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for

4-ply rating tires or 40 pounds per square inch for

8-ply rating tires. Sustained speeds above 75 MPH

are not recommended when the 4 pounds per square

• inch adjustment would require pressures greater

than the maximums stated above.

3.
Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

inoperative for three (3) hours or more; or driven

less than one (1) mile.
Hot tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 MPH.

4.
Station Wagon and El Camino loads should be dis-

tributed as far forward as possible.

5. Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load

limit greater than the 1 > 100# load (l,200# for Station

Wagons or l,250# for El Camino) specified in the

Tire Inflation Pressure Table.

6. When towing trailers, the allowable passenger and

cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to

the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

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SPECIFICATIONS 23

CAMARO

Tire Usage and Recommended Tire Inflation Pressures

Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) Cool

Models

All Except

Super Sport

Super Sport
1 to 5 passengers

+ 200
lbs. luggage

(950 lbs. load)
Tire Ply

4 Ply Rating-

2 Ply*
Tire Usage

7.35 x 14

D70-14
Standard Inflation Pressure for

all Loads including Full Rated

Front

24**

26
Rear

24**

26

•Optional tires not available.

**Add 2 psi. when vehicle is equipped with 327 V-8

and air conditioning*

1.
Tire inflation pressures may increase as much as

six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) when hot.

2.
For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH)

increase tire inflation pressures four
(4)
pounds per

square inch over the recommended pressures up to

a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for

4-ply rating tires.
3.
Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

inoperative for three (3) hours or more, or driven

less than one (1) mile.

Hot tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 MPH.

4.
Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load

limit greater than the 950 lbs. load specified above.

5. When towing trailers, the allowable passenger and

cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to

the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

CORVETTE

Tire Usage and Recommended Tire Inflation Pressures

Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) Cool

Models

All Models
1 to 2 passengers

+150 lbs. luggage

(450 lbs. load)
Tire Ply

4 Ply Rating-

2 Ply*
Tire Usage

7.75-15*
Standard Inflation Pressure for

all Loads including Full Rated

Front

24
Rear

24

•Optional tires are not available.

1.
Tire inflation pressures may increase as much as

six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) when hot.

2.
For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH)

increase tire inflation pressures four
(4)
pounds per

square inch over the recommended pressures up to

a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for

4-ply rating tires.
3.
Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

inoperative for three (3) hours or more, or driven

less than one (1) mile.

Hot tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 MPH.

4.
Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load limit

greater than the 450# load specified above.

5. When towing trailers, the allowable passenger and

cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to

the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

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SPECIFICATIONS 24

CHEVROLET

Engine and Body Styles

All. Engines, All Styles except

Those Shown Below

427 V-8 Super Sport 2-Door Coupe and

Convertible (Z-24 Option)

All Engines, Station Wagon
Tire

14 Inch

8.25

8.25

8.55
Usage

STANDARD TIRE

15 Inch (With Disc

8.15

G70-15

8.45 (8-Ply Rating,
Brakes)

4-Ply)
OPTIONAL TIRE

14 Inch

8.25 (a-Ply Rating,

4-Ply)

. —. ...

8.55 (8-Ply Rating,4-Ply)

All tires listed are 4-Ply Rating, 2-Ply except where indicated.

Recommended Tire Inflation Pressures—Pounds per Square.Inch (Cool)

' Models

All Models Except Station

Wagons

Station Wagons (Without Disc

Brakes—14" Wheels

Station Wagons (With Disc

Brakes-15" Wheels)
Tire Ply-

4 Ply Rating-2 Ply

8 Ply Rating-4 Ply

4 Ply Raging—2 Ply

8 Ply Rating-4 Ply

8 Ply Rating-4 Ply
Standard Inflation

for All Loads

Including Full Rated

1 to 6 Passengers

+ 200 lbs. luggage

(1100 lbs. load)

Front

24

24
Rear

28

28

1 to 6 passengers (2 Seat)

+ 300 lbs. cargo

or 1 to 8 pass. (3 Seat)

(1200 lbs. load)

Front

22

22
Rear

32

32

1 to 6 passengers (2 Seat)

+ 300 lbs. cargo

or 1 to 8 pass. (3 Seat)

(1200 lbs. load)

Front

22
Rear

34
Optional Inflation

ior

Reduced Loads

1 to 5 passengers

(750 lbs. load)

Front

"24~

24
Rear

24

24

1 to 5 passengers

(750 lbs. load)

Front

22

22
Rear

26

26

1 to 5 passengers

(750 lbs. load)

Front

22
Rear

26

1.
Tire inflation pressures may increase as much as

six (6) pounds per square inch (PSI) when hot

2.
For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH)

increase tire inflation pressures four (4) pounds per

square inch .over the recommended pressures up to

a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for

4-ply rating tires or 40 pounds per square inch for

8-ply rating tires. Sustained speeds above 75 MPH

are not recommended when the 4 pounds per square

inch adjustment would require pressures greater

than the maximums stated above.

3.
Cool tire inflation pressure? after vehicle has been

inoperative for three (3) hours or more, or driven

less than one (1) mile.
Hot tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been

driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 MPH.

4.
Station Wagon loads should be distributed as far

forward as possible.

5. Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load

limit greater than the l,000# loads (l,200# for

Station Wagons) specified in the Tire Inflation

Pressure Table.

6. When towing trailers, the allowable passenger and

cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to

the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

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