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

ENGINE 6-40

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig.
2T - Engine Special Tools

1. J-4536

2.
J-1264

J-8058

J-5853

3.
J-8087

4.
J-8001

5.
J-7316

6. J-8037

7.
J-8020

J-8021

J-8032

J-22249

J-22147

J-22250

8. J-6994

9. J-9510

10.
J-5239

J-6305

J-8062

J-8101

J-5830

J-7049

14.
J-8089
11.

12.

13.
Engine Lift Kit

(0-200 ft. Ib.) Torque Wrench

(0-50 ft. Ib.) *

(0.-100 in. Ib.)

Indicator Set (Cylinder Bore)

Indicator Set (Universal)

Belt Tension Gauge

Piston Ring Compressor

(3 9/16") Piston Ring Expander

(3 7/8")

(4")

(3 15/16")

(4 3/32")

(4 1/4")

Piston Pin Assembly Tool

Piston Pin Assembly Tool

(3/8") Connecting Rod Guide Set

01/32") m

Valve Spring Compressor

Valve Guide Cleaner

(11/32") Valve Guide Reamer Set

(3/8")

Carbon Removing Brush
. 15. J-5860

16.
J-5715

J-6036

17.
J-6880

18.
J-5802

19.
J-9534

20.
J-9535

21,
J-22144

22.
J-8369

23.
J-6098

24.
J-0971

25.
J-6978

26.
J-22197

27.
J-21058

28.
J-1619

29.
J-5825

30.
J-8105

31.
J-5590

32.
J-0966

33.
J-21742

34.
J-22102

35.
J-8340

36.
J-5595
Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench

(.003") Rocker Arm Stud Reamer

(.013")

Rocker Arm Stud Installer

Rocker Arm Stud Remover

Distributor Lower Bushing Remover

Distributor Lower Bushing Installer

Oil Pick-up Screen Installer

Oil Pick-up Screen Installer

Cam Bearing Tool

Camshaft Gear Support

Torsional Damper Puller

Torsional Damper Installer

Torsional Damper and Sprocket Installer

Crankshaft Sprocket Puller

Crankshaft Sprocket Puller

Crankshaft Gear Puller

Crankshaft Sprocket or Gear Installer

Crankcase Cover Centering Gauge

Crankcase Cover Centering Gauge

Crankcase Cover Tool

Grankcase Cover Seal Installer

Crankcase Cover Seal Installer

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

SECTION 6K

ENGINE COOLING

INDEX

Page

General Description . . . 6K-1

Maintenance and Adjustments 6K-1

Coolant Level 6K-1

Coolant System Checks 6K-1

Periodic Maintenance 6K-2

Cleaning 6K-2

Reverse Flushing 6K-2

Radiator 6K-2
Page

Cylinder Block and Cylinder Head 6K-2

Hot Water Heater 6K-2

Fan Belt . 6K-2

Adjustment ....". 6K-2

Thermostat . 6K-2

Replacement 6K-2

Water Pump. . . . 6K-3

Removal 6K-3

Installation 6K-3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A pressure cooling system is provided for on all

models by a pressure type radiator cap (fig. 1). The

pressure type radiator cap used is designed to hold a

pressure above atmospheric pressure in the cooling

system. Excessive pressure is relieved by a valve within

the cap that opens to radiator overflow.

The water pump is a ball bearing, centrifugal vane

impeller type. It requires no care other than to make

certain the air vent at the top of the housing and the drain

holes in the bottom do not become plugged with dirt or

grease. Removal and installation of the water pump is

covered in this section. For overhaul procedures of the

water pump refer to Section 6K of the Passenger Chassis

Overhaul Manual.
For radiator, refer to Section 13 of this manual For

radiator shroud, refer to Section 11 of this manual.

Fig.
I—Pressure Radiator Cap

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Coolant Level

The radiator coolant level should only be checked when

the engine is cool, particularly on cars equipped with air

conditioning. If the radiator cap is removed from a hot

cooling system, serious personal injury may result

The cooling system fluid level should be maintained

one inch below the bottom of the filler neck of the radia-

tor when cooling system is cold, or at the bottom of the

filler neck when the system is warm. It is very impor-

tant that the correct fluid level be maintained. The seal-

ing ability of the radiator cap is affected when the cooling

level is too high.

All passenger car cooling systems are pressurized

with a pressure cap which permits safe engine operation

at cooling temperatures of
up
to 247°F.

When the radiator cap is removed or loosened, the

system pressure drops to atmospheric, and the heat

which had caused water temperature to be higher than

212°F, will be dissipated by conversion of water to

steam. Inasmuch as the steam may form in the engine

water passages, it will blow coolant out of the radiator

upper hose and top tank, necessitating coolant replace-

ment Engine operating temperatures higher than the

normal boiling point of water are in no way objectionable

so long as the coolant level is satisfactory when the

engine is cooL

Upon repeated coolant loss, the pressure radiator cap

and seat should be checked for sealing ability. Also, the
cooling system should be checked for loose hose con-

nections, defective hoses, gasket leaks, etc.

Coolant System Checks

1.
Test for restriction in the radiator, by warming the

engine up and then turning the engine off and feeling

the radiator. The radiator should be hot at the top

and warm at the bottom, with an even temperature

rise from bottom to top. Cold spots in the radiator

indicate clogged sections.

2.
Water pump operation may be checked by running the

engine while squeezing the upper radiator hose. A

pressure surge should be felt Check for a plugged

vent-hole in pump.

NOTE:
A defective head gasket may allow ex-

haust gases to leak into the cooling system.

This is particularly damaging to the cooling

system as the gases combine with the water to

form acids which are particularly harmful to

the radiator and engine.

3.
To check for exhaust leaks into the cooling system,

drain the system until the water level stands just

above the top of the cylinder head, then disconnect

the upper radiator hose and remove the thermostat

and fan belt. Start the engine and quickly accelerate

several times. At the same time note any appreci-

able water rise or the appearance of bubbles which

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ENGINE COOLING 6K-2

are indicative of exhaust gases leaking into the coolr

ing system.

Periodic Maintenance

Periodic service must be performed to the engine cool-

ing system to keep it in efficient operating condition.

These services should include a complete cleaning and

reverse flushing as well as a reconditioning service.

In the course of engine operation, rust and scale ac-

cumulate in the radiator and engine water jacket. The

accumulation of these deposits can be kept to a minimum

by the use of a good rust inhibitor but it should be

remembered that an inhibitor will not remove rust al-

ready present in the cooling system.

Two common causes of corrosion are: (1) air suction--

Air may be drawn into the system due to low liquid level

in the radiator, leaky water pump or loose hose con-

nections; (2) exhaust gas leakage—Exhaust gas may be

blown into the cooling system past the cylinder head

gasket or through cracks in the cylinder head and block.

Cleaning

A good cleaning solution should be used to loosen the

rust and scale before reverse flushing the cooling

system. There are a number of cleaning solutions avail-

able and the manufacturer's instructions with the particu-

lar cleaner being used should always be followed.

An excellent preparation to use for this purpose is GM

Cooling System Cleaner. The following directions for

cleaning the system applies only when this type cleaner

is-used.

1.
Drain the cooling system including the cylinder block

and then close both drain plugs.

2.
Remove thermostat and replace thermostat housing.

3.
Add the liquid portion (No. 1) of the cooling system

cleaner.

4.
Fill the cooling system with water to a level of about

3 inches below the top of the overflow pipe.

5. Cover the radiator and run the engine at moderate

speed until engine coolant temperature reaches 180

degrees.

6. Remove cover from radiator and continue to run the

engine for 20 minutes. Avoid boiling.

7. While the engine is still running, add the powder

portion (No. 2) of the cooling system cleaner and

continue to run the engine for 10 minutes.

8. At the end of this time, stop the engine, wait a few

minutes and then open the drain cocks or remove

pipe plugs. Also remove lower hose connection.

CAUTION: Be careful not to scald your hands.

NOTE:
Dirt and bugs may be cleaned out of

the radiator air passages by blowing out with air

pressure from the back of the core.

Reverse Flushing

Reverse flushing should always be accomplished after

the system is thoroughly cleaned as outlined above.

Flushing is. accomplished through the system in a direc-

tion opposite to the normal flow. This action causes the

water to get behind the corrosion deposits and force

them out.

Radiator

1.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and re-

place the radiator cap,

2.
Attach a lead-away hose at the top of the radiator.
3.
Attach a new piece of hose to the radiator outlet

connection and insert the flushing gun in this hose.

4.
Connect the water hose of the flushing gun to a water

outlet and the air hose to an air line.

5. Turn on the water and when the radiator is full, turn

on the air in short blasts, allowing the radiator to

fill between blasts of air.

CAUTION: Apply air gradually as a clogged

radiator will stand only a limited pressure.

6. Continue this flushing until the water from the lead-

away hose runs clear.

Cylinder Block and Cylinder Head

1.
With the thermostat removed, attach a lead-away

hose to the water pump inlet and a length of new hose

to the water outlet connection at the top of the engine.

NOTE:
Disconnect the heater hose when re-

verse flushing engine.

2.
Insert the flushing gun in the new hose.

3.
Turn on the water and when the engine water jacket

is full, turn on the air in short blasts.

4.
Continue this flushing until the water from the lead-

away hose runs clear.

Hot Water Heater

1.
Remove water outlet hose from heater core pipe.

2.
Remove inlet hose from engine connection.

3.
Insert flushing gun and flush heater core. Care must

be taken when applying air pressure to prevent

damage to the core.

Fan Belt

Adjustment

1.
Loosen bolts at Delcotron slotted bracket.

2.
Pull Delcotron away from engine until desired ten-

sion reading is obtained with a strand tension gauge.

Refer to Section 6, "Engine Tune-Up".

3.
Tighten all Delcotron bolts securely.

Thermostat

The thermostat consists of a restriction valve actuated

by a thermostatic element. This is mounted in the hous-

ing at the cylinder head water outlet above the water

pump,
thermostats are designed to open and close at

predetermined temperatures and if not operating properly

should be removed and tested as follows.

Replacement

1.
Remove radiator to water outlet hose.

2.
Remove thermostat housing bolts and remove water

outlet and gasket from thermostat housing (fig. 2).

3.
Inspect thermostat valve to make sure it is in good

condition.

4.
Place thermostat in hot water 25° above the temper-

ature stamped on the thermostat valve.

5. Submerge the valve completely and agitate the water

thoroughly. Under this condition the valve should

open fully.

6. Remove the thermostat and place in water 10° below

temperature indicated on the valve.

7. With valve completely submerged and water agitated

thoroughly, the valve should close completely.

8. If thermostat checks satisfactorily, re-install, using

a new housing gasket.

9. Refill cooling system.

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ENGINE COOLING 6K-3

Fig.
2— Replacing Thermostat
Water Pump

Removal

1.
Drain radiator and break loose the fan pulley bolts.

2.
Disconnect heater hose, lower radiator hose and

by pass hose (as required) at water pump.

3.
Loosen Delcotron and remove fan belt then remove

fan bolts, fan and pulley.

4.
Remove pump to cylinder block bolts and remove

pump from engine.

NOTE:
On in line engines, pull the pump

straight out of the block first, to avoid damage

to impeller.

Installation

1.
Install pump assembly on cylinder block and tighten

bolts securely. Use on new pump to block gasket(s).

2.
Install pump pulley and fan on pump hub and tighten

bolts securely.

NOTE:
A guide stud (5/16"-24 x 1-1/2" bolt

with the head removed) installed in one hole of

the fan hub will aid in aligning hub, pulley and

fan.
Remove stud after starting the remaining

three bolts.

3.
Connect hoses and fill cooling system.

4.
Install fan belt and adjust as previously outlined.

5. Start engine and check for leaks.

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SECTION 6T

AIR INJECTION REACTOR SYSTEM

INDEX

Page

General Description 6T-1

Maintenance Procedures 6T>1

Drive Belt. ...-..' 6T-1

Inspection 6T-1

, Adjustment . . 6T-1

Replacement 6T-1

Drive Pulley . . . . 6T-1

Replacement 6T-1

Pump Pulley ....................... 6T-1

Replacement. 6T-1

Air Manifold, Hose and Tube
...........>*.
6T-2

Inspection . . 6T-2

Replacement 6T-2

Check Valve (s) 6T-3
Page

Inspection 6T-3

Replacement . . 6T-3

Mixture Control Valve 6T-3

Inspection 6T-3

Replacement 6T-3

Air Injection Tube 6T-4

Inspection . . . ... . . . .... 6T-4

Replacement 6T-4

Air Injection Pump 6T-4

Inspection 6T-4

Replacement . 6T-4

Pressure Relief Valve Replacement 6T-4

Special Tools 6T-5

GENERAL

The Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R.) System (fig. 1) con-

sists of: the air injection pump (with necessary brackets

and drive attachments), air injection tubes (one for each

cylinder), a mixture control valve, check valves (one for

In Line engines, two for V8 engines) and air manifold as-

semblies, tubes and hoses necessary to connect the

various components.

Carburetors and distributors for engines with the

A.I.R. System are designed, particularly, for these en-

gines;
therefore, they should not be interchanged with or

replaced by a carburetor or distributor designed for an

engine without the A.I.R. System.

The air injection pump (fig. 2) picks up fresh filtered

air from the air cleaner, compresses the air and injects

it through the air manifolds, hoses and injection tubes

into the exhaust system in the area of the exhaust valves.

The fresh air ignites and burns the unburned portion of

the exhaust gases in the exhaust system, thus minimizing

exhaust contamination.

The mixture control valve (fig. 3) when triggered by a

sharp increase in manifold vacuum, supplies the intake

manifold with fresh filtered air to lean out the fuel-air
DESCRIPTION

mixture and prevent exhaust system backfire.

The check valve(s) prevent exhaust gases from entering

and damaging the air injection pump, as back flow can

occur even under normal operating conditions.

When properly installed and maintained, the A.I.R.

System will keep exhaust emissions well below require-

ments. However, if any A.I.R. component or any engine

component that operates in conjunction with the A.I.R.

system should malfunction, the exhaust emissions might

be increased.

Because of the relationship between "Engine Tune

Up"
and "Unburned Exhaust Gases", the condition of

Engine Tune Up should be checked whenever the A.I.R.

System seems to be malfunctioning. Particular care

should be taken in checking items that affect fuel - air

ratio such as the crankcase ventilation system, the

carburetor and the carburetor air cleaner.

Because of the similarity of many parts, typical illus-

trations and procedures are used except where specific

illustrations or procedures are necessary to clarify the

operation. For Repair Procedures on the Air Injection

Pump,
refer to the Passenger Chassis Overhaul Manual.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Drive Belt

Inspection

• Inspect drive belt for wear, cracks or deterioration

and replace if required.

• Inspect belt tension and adjust if below 50 lb. using a

strand tension gauge.

Adjustment

• Loosen pump mounting bolt and pump adjustment

bracket bolt.

• Move pump until belt is tight (55±5 lb. used belt or

75±5 lb. new belt using a strand tension gauge) then

tighten adjustment bracket bolt and mounting bolt.

CAUTION: Do not pry on the pump housing.

Distortion of the housing will result in extensive

damage to the Air Injection Pump.

Replacement

• Loosen pump mounting bolt and pump adjustment
bracket bolt then swing pump until drive belt may be

removed.

• Install a new drive belt and adjust as outlined above.

Drive Pulley .

Replacement

• Remove drive belt as outlined above then replace

drive pulley.

• Install and adjust drive belt as outlined above.

Pump Pulley

Replacement

• Hold pump pulley from turning by compressing drive

belt then loosen pump pulley bolts.

• Remove drive belt as outlined above then remove

pump pulley.

• Install pump pulley with retaining bolts hand tight.

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AIR INJECTOR REACTOR SYSTEM
6T-2

AIR

MANIFOLD
MIXTURE

CONTROL

VALVE

AIR

INJECTION

PUMP

IN LINE
MIXTURE

CONTROL

VALVE

AIR INJECTION

PUMP

CHECK

VALVE

V8

Fig.
I—Air
Injection Reactor System (Typical)

• Install
and
adjust drive belt
as
outlined above.

• Hold pump pulley from turning
by
compressing drive

belt then torque pump pulley bolts
to 25 ft. lbs.

• Recheck drive belt tension
and
adjust
if
required.

Air Manifold, Hose and Tube

Inspection (Fig. 4)

• Inspect
all
hoses
for
deterioration
or
holes.

• Inspect
all
tubes
for
cracks
or
holes.

PUMP

HOUSING

91

DRIVE V

HUB

PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE
•H
PUMP
'

Mm ^
COVER

A.

J^HTEXHAUST

wBBE
TUBES

SB

^1 INTAKE

JH TUBE
• Check
all
hose and tube connections.

• Check
all
tube
and
hose routing. Interference
may

cause wear.

•
If a
leak
is
suspected
on the
pressure side
of the

system
or any
tubes and/or hoses have been discon-

nected
on the
pressure side,
the
connections should

be checked
for
leaks with
a
soapy water solution.

With
the
pump running, bubbles will form
if
aleak

exists.

Replacement

•
To
replace
any
hose and/or tube, note routing then

remove hose(s) and/or tube(s)
as
required.

CAUTION:
The 1/4"
pipe threads
at the
cylin-

der head
(In
Line)
or
exhaust manifold
(V8) are

VALVE
IN

OPEN

POSITION
INLET

VALVE
IN

CLOSED

POSITION

DIAPHRAGM

POSITIONS
SIGNAL
LINE

CONNECTION

ALVE

Fig.
2—Air Injection Pump
Fig.
3—Mixture Control Valve

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AIR INJECTOR REACTOR SYSTEM 6T-4

Air injection Tube

Inspection (Fig. 5)

• There is no periodic service or inspection for the

air injection tubes, yet on In Line engines whenever

the cylinder head is removed or on V8 engines when-

ever the exhaust manifolds are removed, inspect the

air injection tubes for carbon build up and warped or

burnt tubes.

• Remove any carbon build up with a wire brush.

• Warped or burnt tubes must be replaced.

Replacement

• On In Line engines remove carbon from tubes and

using penetrating oil, work tubes out of cylinder

head.

• On V8 engines clamp exhaust manifold in a vise,

remove carbon from tubes and using penetrating oil,

work tubes out of manifold.

• Install new tubes in cylinder head or manifold.

Air Injection Pump

Inspection

Accelerate engine to approximately 1500 KPM and

observe air flow from hose.Osf). If air flow increases as

engine is accelerated, pump is operating satisfactorily.

If air flow does not increase or is not present, proceed

as follows:

• Check for proper drive belt tension.

• Check for a leaky pressure relief valve. Air maybe

heard leaking with the pump running.

NOTE:
The Air Injection Reactor System is

not completely noiseless. Under normal condi-

tions noise rises in pitch as engine speed in-

creases. To determine if excessive noise is the

fault of the Air Injection Reactor System, oper-

ate the engine with the pump drive belt removed.

IN LINE

INJECTION

si

AIR AAANIFOLD^

ASSEMBLY
AIR MANIFOLD

ASSEMBLY ^S

~jk
VALVE

V-8

ff

>yi
INJECTION

» TUBE
' ,•

Fig.
5—Air Injection Tube (Typical)
Fig.
6-HRemoving Pressure Relief Valve

If excessive noise does not exist with the belt

removed proceed as follows:

Check for proper installation of relief valve silencer

on L-6 and 283, 327, 350 cu. in. V-8 engines.

Check for a seized Air Injection Pump.

Check hoses, tubes, air manifolds and all connec-

tions for leaks and proper routing.

Cheqk carburetor air cleaner for proper installation.

Check air injection pump for proper mounting.

If none of the above conditions exist and the air in-

jection pump has excessive noise remove then repair

as outlined in the Overhaul Manual.

Replacement

Disconnect,
t&e
hoses at the pump.

Remove pump pulley as outlined.

Remove pump mounting bolts and remove pump.

Install pump with mounting bolts loose.

Install pump pulley as outlined.

Install and adjust belt as outlined.

Connect the hoses at the pump.

Pressure Relief Valve Replacement

1.
Using J-7055-5 and J-6585 pull relief valve from

housing (fig. 6).

2.
Using a 15/16" socket tap the relief valve into hous-

ing until the valve shoulders on the housing (fig. 7).

CAUTION: Use extreme care to avoid distort-

ing housing.

NOTE:
Various length pressure setting plugs

(fig. 8) designed for the particular requirements

of vehicle - engine combinations, determine the

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ENGINE-EIECTRICAI 6Y-3

PERIODIC SERVICING

Since the Battery is a perishable item which requires

periodic servicing, a good maintenance program will

insure the longest possible Battery life.

COMMON CAUSES OF FAILURE

If the Battery tests good but fails to perform satis-

factorily in service for no apparent reason, the following

are some of the more important factors that may point to

the cause of the trouble.

1.
Vehicle accessories inadvertently left on overnight to

cause a discharged condition.

2.
Slow speed driving of short duration, to cause an

3.
undercharged condition.

A vehicle

capacity.
electrical load exceeding the generator

4.
Defect in the charging system such as high resist-

ance, slipping fan belt, faulty generator or voltage

regulator.

5. Battery abuse, including failure to keep the Battery

top clean, cable clamps and posts clean and tight,

and improper addition of water to the cells.

LEVEL INDICATOR

The Battery features an electrolyte level indicator,

which is a specially designed vent plug with a transparent

rod extending through the center (fig. 5b). When the elec-

trolyte is at the proper level, the lower tip of the rod is

immersed, and the exposed top of the rod will appear

very dark; when the level falls below the tip of the rod,

the top will glow. ,

The Indicator reveals at a glance if water is needed,

without the necessity of removing the vent plugs (fig. 6b).

The Level Indicator is used in only one cell (second

cell cap from positive Battery post) because when the

electrolyte level is low in one cell, it is normally low in

all cells. Thus when the Indicator shows water is needed,

check the level in all six cells.

An alternate method of checking the electrolyte level is

to remove the vent plug and visually observe the electro-

lyte level in the vent well. The bottom of the vent well

features a split vent which will cause the surface of the

electrolyte to appear distorted when it makes contact.

The electrolyte level is. correct when the distortion first

appears at the bottom of the split vent (fig. 4b).

ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

The electrolyte level in the Battery should be checked

regularly. In hot weather, particularly during trip driv-

ing, checking should be more frequent because of more

rapid loss of water. If the electrolyte level is found to be

low, then colorless, odorless, drinking water should be

added to each cell until the liquid level rises to the split

vent located in the bottom of the vent well. DO NOT

OVERFILL because this will cause loss of electrolyte

resulting in poor performance, short life, and excessive

corrosion.

CAUTION: During service only water should be

added to the Battery, not electrolyte.

The liquid level in the cells should never be allowed to

drop below the top of the plates, as the portion of the
INDICATOR

ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

CORRECT

Fig.
5b—Cut-Away View Showing Electrolyte at Proper Level

with Indicator Having Dark Appearance

plates exposed to air may be permanently damaged with a

resulting loss in performance.

WATER USAGE

Excessive usage of water indicates the Battery is being

overcharged. The most common causes of overcharge

are high Battery operating temperatures, too high a volt-

age regulator setting, poor regulator ground wire con-

nection. Normal Battery water usage is approximately

one to two ounces per month per battery.

INDICATOR

Fig.
6b—Cut-Away View Showing Electrolyte at Low Level

with Indicator Having Light Appearance

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-9

63 AMP 1

MODELS ONLY'
BATTERY FUSIBLE

LINK
HORN

FUSIBLE LINK'
TRANSISTOR
FUSIBLE LINK'

Fig.
4c— Circuitry - Voltage Regulator Assemblies (Corvette)

Engine compartment wiring harness incorporates sev-

eral fusible links. Each link is identified with its gage

size. A fusible link is a length of special wire (normally

four wire gages smaller than the circuit it is protecting)

used in wiring circuits that are not normally fused, such

as the ignition circuit. The same size wire with a hypalon

insulation must be used when replacing a fusible link.

The links are:

1.
The pigtail lead at the battery positive cable (except

Corvette) is a 14 gage, brown fusible link protecting

the 10 gage battery charging circuit. This wire is an

integral part of the battery cable assembly and serv-

icing requires replacing the complete battery cable

assembly. On Corvette models this link is installed

as a molded splice at the solenoid "Bat" terminal

and servicing requires splicing in a new link.

2.
A 16 gage black fusible link is located at the horn
4.
relay to protect all unfused wiring of 12 gage or

larger. It is installed as a molded splice and serv-

icing requires splicing in a new link.

The generator warning light and field circuitry (16

gage wire) is protected by a fusible link (20 gage

orange wire) used in the "battery feed to voltage

regulator #3 terminal" wire. The link is installed as

a molded splice in the generator and forward lamp

harness and is serviced by splicing in a new 20 gage

wire as required.

The ammeter circuit on all models is protected by

two orange, 20 gage wire fusible links installed as

molded splices in the circuit at the junction block or

the solenoid "Bat" terminal (Corvette only) and at

the horn relay. Each link is serviced by splicing in a

new 20 gage wire as required.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

At regular intervals, inspect the terminals for cor-

rosion an4 loose connections, and the wiring for frayed

insulation. Check mounting bolts for tightness. Check the

drive belt for alignment, proper tension and wear. Be-

cause of the higher inertia and load capacity of the rotor

used in A.C. generators, PROPER BELT TENSION is

more critical than on D.C. generators.

Since the Delcotron and its companion regulator are

designed for use on negative polarity systems only, the

following precautions must be observed. Failure to ob-

serve these precautions may result in serious damage to

the charging system.

1.
When installing a battery, always make absolutely

sure the ground polarity of the battery, generator and

regulator is the same.

2.
When connecting a booster battery, make certain to

connect the correct battery terminals together.

3.
When connecting a charger to the battery, connect the

correct charger leads to the battery
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terminals.

4.
Never operate the generator on an uncontrolled open
TO SOLENOID

BAT ACC RES. WIRE

Fig.
5c—Typical Wiring Diagram Showing Lead Connections

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circuit. Make absolutely certain all connections in

the circuit are secure.

5.
Do not short across or ground any of the terminals

on the generator or regulator.

6. Do not attempt to polarize the generator.

7.
Do not disconnect lead at generator without first dis-

connecting battery ground cable.

Trouble in the A.C. charging system will usually be

indicated by one or more of the following conditions:

1.
Faulty indicator lamp or ammeter operation.

2.
An undercharged battery (usually evidenced by slow

cranking speeds).

3.
An overcharged battery (usually evidenced by exces-

sive battery water usage).

4.
Excessive generator noise or vibration.

Described below are a series of on-the-vehicle quick

checks which are designed to assist the service tech-

nician in locating troubles within the various components

of the engine electrical system. Additional checks, ad-

justments and overhaul procedures of these components

are also described in the "Charging Systems—Service

Operations Section" and should be referred to as

necessary.

STATIC CHECKS

Before making any electrical checks, perform the fol-

lowing static checks:

1.
Check for loose fan belt.

2.
Check for defective battery. (Refer to Battery).

3.
Inspect all connections, including the slip-on con-

nectors at the regulator and Delcotron.

NOTE: Do not short field to ground to check if

generator is charging since this will seriously

damage the charging system.

SYSTEM CONDITION TEST

This test is used .to indicate the overall condition of the

charging system (both good and defective) and to isolate

the malfunctioning unit if the system is defective.

NOTE: On Corvette models difficulty may be

encountered -when attempting to make the re-
quired test connections at the voltage regulator.

It is advisable to remove the regulator from its

mounting location to perform the necessary con-

nections at the regulator for the following tests

but make sure unit is grounded.

1.
With ignition off, perform the prescribed Static

Checks outlined in this section. Then set hand brake

and shift transmission
into
neutral.

2.
Connect a voltmeter from junction block relay to

ground at regulator base.

CAUTION: Be sure meter clip does not touch a

resistor or terminal extension under regulator,

3.
Connect a tachometer on engine.

4.
Models equipped with Indicator Lamp: Turn ignition

switch on "ON" position and check indicator lamp.

If lamp fails to glow, perform appropriate tests and

corrections (Indicator Lamp Circuit Tests) before

continuing.

Models equipped with Ammeter: Turn ignition

switch to "ACC" with an accessory on and check

ammeter. If ammeter fails to read discharge, check

ammeter circuit before continuing.

5.
Models equipped with Indicator Lamp: If lamp glows,

start the engine and run' it at 1500 rpm or above.

Check indicator lamp. If lamp fails to go out, per-

form appropriate test and corrections (Indicator

Lamp Circuit Test) before continuing.

Models equipped with Ammeter: If ammeter reads

discharge, start the engine and observe ammeter. If

meter fails to move toward charge (from original

position), perform appropriate test and corrections

(Field Circuit Tests) before continuing.

NOTE: At this point a field circuit has been

established and any other problem will lie in

generator or regulator.

6. Turn on high-beam headlights and heater blower

motor to high speed, run engine at or above 1500

rpm (for a few minutes, if necessary) and read the

voltage on meter.

AIR GAP

ADJUSTING NUT

ONLY

ADJUSTING SCREW

(Turn To Adjust

Voltage Setting)

Fig.
6c—Adjusting Voltage Setting

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