CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Workshop Manual

FUEL TANK
AND
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
8-5

EXHAUST SYSTEMS

INDEX

Page

General Description
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Component Part Replacement
8-5

Muffler Assembly.
8-5

Exhaust Pipes.
8-5

Tail Pipes.
8-5

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

All exhaust systems used
on the 1967
Chevrolet
are
exhaust systems
(fig. 7) are
available
as
regular produc-

the split system type
in
which the. component parts
are
tion equipment
on the 427 cu. in.
displacement
V-8 en-

secured together with clamps.
The
single exhaust system gines
and as an
option
on the
other (except
283 cu. in.)

used
on L-6
engine models
(fig. 6)
consists
of an
exhaust
V-8
engines. These systems consist
of two
exhaust

pipe, muffler, tailpipe
and
attaching hardware.
On V-8
pipes, mufflers, tailpipes with resonators
and
attaching

engine single exhaust models
a
crossover pipe
is
added hardware.
All
exhaust systems
are
suspended on brackets

to connect
the
right exhaust manifold
to the
system. Dual with insulators
for
rattle free operation.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

Care should
be
taken
to
have
the
exhaust pipe, muffler

or tail pipe
in
proper relation with each other. Incorrect

alignment frequently causes annoying rattles
due to in-

correct clearances.

MUFFLER ASSEMBLY

Remove
and
Replace

1.
Remove "U" bolt clamp
at
center mounting.

2.
Remove
"U"
bolt clamp
at
forward
end of
muffler

pipe.

3.
Disengage muffler
at
exhaust
and
tail pipe

connections.

4.
Three-fourths inch clearance should
be
allowed
be-

tween
the
muffler bracket (hanger)
and
crossmember

at installation.

5. Install unit with
the
flat side
of the
muffler showing.

EXHAUST PIPE (CROSSOVER WITH
V-8
ENGINE)

Remove
and
Replace

1.
Remove
two
nuts, extension
and
packings-separate

pipe from manifold.
2.

3.
Disassemble

pipe.
"U"
damp from muffler
and
remove

Attach pipe
to
muffler, then secure
to
manifold. Note

clearances
for the
standard
and
automatic control

linkages, underbody
and
crossmember. Contact
of

exhaust pipe
to
engine panrail
is
permissible.

4.
Tighten nuts uniformly.

TAIL PIPE AND/OR RESONATOR

Remove
and
Replace

1.
Remove
"U"
clamp attachment
at
muffler.

2.
Remove screw attachment
at
tail pipe rear hanger

assembly.

3.
Remove tail pipe.

4.
Replace tail pipe
at
muffler, then install
at
hanger

Do
not
secure attachments until clearances have been

checked. Check position
of
hanger
so
that interplates

are parallel.

5. Torque nuts
7-9 ft. lbs. at
hanger
and 10-15 ft. lbs.

at muffler.

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STD.
TRANS.

CONTACT OF EXHAUST

PIPE TO ENGINE PAN

RAIL IS PERMISSIBLE
VIEW E

Fig.
6—Single Exhaust Systems

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CHEVELLE

FUEL TANKS

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General Description.
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Component Part Replacement
8-8

Fuel Tanks
. 8-8

Fuel Lines
8-8
Metering Units (Gauge, Sending Unit)

Fuel Tank Filler Neck Caps.
. .

Fuel Tank Vent Lines
Page

8-8

8-8

8-9

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

All models
use a 20
gallon capacity (approx.) fuel tank

mounted between
the
frame rails behind
the
rear axle.

The fuel tanks
are
basically
the
same
for
sedan, 2-seat

station wagon
and
pickup models except
for
filler neck

location
and
venting
(fig. 8).

All fuel tanks
are
vented
to the
atmosphere. Sedan

model tanks have
an
external vent hose and pipe assem-

bly
(fig. 11) and use a
non-vented fuel cap. Station wagon

and pickup model tanks
are
vented through
a
hose
and

vent pipe assembly
to the
filler neck
(fig. 8)
and
use a

vented, anti-surge type
gas cap. The
fuel caps
are two

different designs conforming
to SAE
standards
and are

not interchangeable.

The filler neck assembly
on
sedan models
is a
rear

fill design located behind
the
center
bar of the
bumper.
Station wagon
and
sedan pickup model filler neck assem-

blies
are
located
in
the left rear quarter panel.

The fuel pickup pipe
is
built integrally with
the
tank

gauge, located
at the
top-front center
of
the tank.
A
fine

mesh screen
is
located
at
the bottom-end
of the
fuel pick-

up pipe
to
prevent
the
entrance
of
foreign material into

the fuel system.

The sedan fuel tanks
are
held
in
place
by
two metal

straps attached individually
to the
underbody
at
each
end.

The straps hinge
at the
forward end and secure
the
tank

at
the
rear with
an
adjustable bolt
and nut
assembly.

The station wagon
and
pickup models have
a
frame

mounted fuel tank secured with straps
to
front and rear

supports.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

FUEL TANK

Draining Tank

The absence
of a
drain plug
in the gas
tanks makes
it

necessary
to
siphon fuel from
the
tank when draining
is

needed. Refer
to the
recommended draining procedures

previously outlined under Chevrolet Models
in
this

section.

Removal
and
Installation (Sedan Models)

1.
Raise vehicle.

2.
Drain fuel tank.

3.
Disconnect fuel pickup line
and
gauge wires from

tank unit.

4.
Disconnect vent hose from tank.

5. Remove tank support straps and lower tank carefully.

6.
To
install, reverse
the
removal procedure.

Removal
and
Installation

(Station Wagon
and
Pickup)

1.
Follow Steps
1
thru
3
outlined under sedan models.

2.
Remove tank support straps.

3.
Remove frame screw attachments from
the
front

support
(fig. 8).

4.
Guide tank forward
and
remove.

5.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.

FUEL LINES

The fuel lines, extending from fuel tank toiiuelpump,

are routed
on the
underside
of the
underbody along
the

right side
of the
vehicle opposite
the
single exhaust
sys-

tem.
The
fuel lines should occasionally
be
inspected
for
leaks,
kinks,
or
dents.
If
evidence
of
dirt
is
found
in the

carburetor
or
fuel pump
on
disassembly,
the
lines should

be disconnected
and
blown
out.
Check
the
fuel tank

strainer
for
damage
or
omission. Fuel lines
are of 5/16"

diameter tubing with beaded type ends
for
connections
of

hoses.

FUEL PIPE RETAINER
CUP

Removal
and
Installation

If fuel pipes
and
retainer clips
are
removed, Tool

J-7777 should
be
used
to
install
new
retainer clips
(fig.

10).
After removal
of the old
clip from
the
frame, position

the
new
clip
in the
location
of the old
clip. Index
the

"blind rivet"
and
press hard (hand pressure should
do)

to expand rivet.

GAUGE UNIT
AND
FUEL STRAINER

Removal
and
Installation
(Fig. 11)

1.
Drain tank
to a
level below
the
unit.

2.
Disconnect fuel pickup line
and
gauge unit wire.

3.
Use
special Tool J-8950
to
remove
cam
lock.
Re-

move unit
and
rubber gasket.

CAUTION: Carefully remove unit
so as not to

damage screen
on the end of
the pipe.

4.
Clean screen
by
blowing
out
with compressed
air.

5. Reverse procedure
to
install.

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAPS

The fuel tank filler neck caps
are
non-vented with
an

anti-surge feature. Station wagons have vented caps.

(Refer
to
"Fuel Tank Vent Lines").

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SEDAN
STATION WAGON AND PICKUP

Fig.
8—Fuel Tanks

FUEL TANK VENT LINE

Sedan model fuel tanks are vented to the atmosphere

at the top right forward edge of the tank. The vent line

is connected by a rubber hose with two clamps one at the

tank and the other at the vent pipe which is secured to the

underbody as shown in Figure 8. A rubber grommet

around the vent pipe acts as a seal to prevent gasoline

fumes from entering the passenger compartment.

IMPORTANT: It is important to note that the

gas tank is not vented at the cap; therefore, it
is necessary to be assured that the vent line is

free from dirt, etc., and that the gas tank vent

line is open at all times. If gasoline fumes are

detected, the rubber grommet should be checked.

Station wagon and pickup model tanks are vented from

the tank to the filler neck (fig. 9) and use a vented cap.

The vent outlet pipe on the tank is connected to the vent

inlet pipe on the filler neck by a rubber hose. The hose

is secured with two wire clamps.

Fig.
9—Filler Neck and Vent Assemblies
Fig.
10—Installing Fuel Line Retainer Clip

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Fig.
11—Gauge Unit Assembly

Fig.
12—Fuel Tank Gauge Unit Removal

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EXHAUST SYSTEMS

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General Description 8-11

Component Part Replacement 8-12

Muffler Assembly 8-12

Exhaust Pipes. 8-12

Tail Pipes 8-12

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

V-8

VIEW C
VIEW D

(EXCEPT WAGON)

L-6
VIEW A

Fig.
13—Single Exhaust System

The single exhaust system used on all six cylinder

engine models consists of an exhaust pipe, muffler and

tail pipe (fig. 13), An exhaust crossover pipe is added on

V-8 engine single exhaust models to connect the exhaust

manifolds to the system. A dual exhaust system, availa-

ble on V-8 engine models includes two exhaust pipes,

mufflers, and tail pipes and attaching hardware (fig. 14).

All systems are suspended on brackets with insulators

for rattle free operation.

The mufflers are a seam rolled construction with spot

welded baffles, with a capacity for muffling the exhaust

and at the same time, minimizing back pressure for
maximum engine efficiency. The internal parts of the

muffler are spot welded in position while external parts

are electric arc-welded to eliminate a chance of pre-

mature failure or rattle.

The exhaust system center mounting at the muffler lo-

cation (fig. 13) consists of an underbody bracket, an insu-

lator and a clamp. The clamp holds the muffler and tail

pipe with a "U" bolt and at the same time secures the

muffler and pipe to the body.

The exhaust system mounting at the end of the tail pipe

secures the pipe to a bracket assembly and insulator at-

tached to an existing underbody bracket (fig. 13).

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Fig.
14—Dual Exhaust System

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

MUFFLER ASSEMBLY

Replacement (Service)

1.
Cut the exhaust pipe near the muffler to allow suf-

ficient pipe for muffler replacement:

CAUTION: Before cutting the exhaust pipe

measure service muffler exhaust pipe extension

and make certain to allow 1-1/2" for engage-

ment of exhaust pipe' into muffler extension.

2.
Remove "U" bolt clamp at center mounting and dis-

engage muffler from tail pipe.

3.
Install new muffler and secure with new
"U"
/bolt

clamps. •

4.
Realign and check clearances before finally tighten-

ing all hardware.

NOTE:
If bracket mounting insulators (tire

carcass mountings) are fatigued, replace to

insure a secure exhaust system.

EXHAUST PIPE

Replacement

On V-8 single exhaust models, if the left exhaust pipe

has to be replaced it will be necessary to replace both

the exhaust pipe and muffler with service replacement
parts.
The right exhaust crossover pipe may be replaced

without replacing the entire system as follows:

1.
Remove nuts attaching left and right exhaust pipes

to exhaust manifolds. ' • .

2.
Remove "TJ" bolt clamp retaining right exhaust pipe

to exhaust system and remove pipe.

3.
Using new manifold flange gaskets, install new ex-

haust pipe.

NOTE:
Check all clearances before tightening

hardware.

TAILPIPE

Replacement

1.
Remove clamp attachment at muffler and at tail pipe

rear hanger.

2.
Disengage tail pipe from muffler and remove from

vehicle.

3.
Install tail pipe to rear of muffler.

4.
Position tail pipe to obtain proper clearance to rear

spring bracket and underside of frame rail.

5. Install tail pipe clamp over rear hanger and position

on pipe to maintain vertical position of insulator

without twist.

6. Tighten nuts on "TJ" bolt clamp at rear of muffler,

then secure rear tail pipe clamp.

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EXHAUST SYSTEMS
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CHEVY II

FUEL TANKS

INDEX

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Page

General Description.
8-13

Component Part Replacement
8-13

Fuel Tanks
8-13

Fuel Lines
8-14
Metering Units (Gauge Sending Unit)
8-13

Fuel Tank Filler- Neck Caps.
. . 8-14

Fuel Tank Vent Lines .......
8-14

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ANTI-SQUEAK

MA'
ANTI-SQUEAK

MATERIAL

SEDANS

STATION WAGON

Fig.
15-Chevy
II
Fuel Tanks

All Chevy
II
Models have
16
gallon capacity (approx.)

fuel tanks mounted between
the
frame rails
to the
rear
of

the rear axle
(fig. 15). The
fuel tanks
are
basically
the

same
for the
passenger
car
and two-seat,
six
passenger

station wagon models. The tanks
are
held
in
place
by two

metal straps attached individually
to the
underbody
at

each
end. The
straps hinge
at the
forward
end
and secure

the tank
at the
rear with
an
adjustable bolt and nut
ad-

sembly. The tank rests against the rear compartment
pan

reinforcement.
The
two-seat station wagon
gas
tank
is

secured
to the
contour
of
forward
and
rear underbody
brackets.
The
filler neck
is
accessible
by
removal
of a

fender
gas cap at the
rear left fender location.

A fine mesh screen
is
located
at the end of the
fuel

pickup pipe
to
prevent
the
entrance
of
dirt into
the sys-

tem.
The
tank
can be
drained
by
siphoning
at the
filler

neck
or by
removing
the
gauge sending unit and siphon-

ing
at the
tank opening.

CAUTION: Care should
be
exercised
to
avoid

denting
or
puncturing
the
fuel tank when
in-

stalling
or
removing.
~

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

FUEL TANKS

Draining Tank

The absence
of a
drain plug
in
the Chevy
n
Model
gas

tanks makes
it
necessary
to
siphon fuel from
the
tank

when draining
is
needed. Refer
to the
recommended

draining procedures previously outlined under Chevrolet

Models
in
this section.

Removal
and
Installation

1.
Drain fuel tank.

2.
Raise
and
support vehicle.

3.
Disconnect
the
filler neck inlet hose
and the
vent

connection
(fig. 15).

4.
Remove
the gas
tank sending gauge unit access hole

cover
on
station wagons.
5. Disconnect fuel tank gauge sending unit with special

spanner Tool J-8950, detach wire
and
fuel pickup

line
at the gas
tank.

6. Remove tank support straps and lower tank carefully.

7. Reverse procedure
to
install.

The sending units
are
located on
the top
forward
end of

the
gas
tanks.
The
fuel strainer
is
located
at the end of

these sending units.

FUEL TANK GAUGE SENDING UNIT

AND FUEL STRAINER
(Fig. 16)

Replacement

1.
Drain tank
to a
level below
the
unit.

2.
Disconnect fuel pickup line
and
gauge unit wire.

3.
Use
special Tool J-8950
to
remove
cam
lock.
Re-

move unit and rubber gasket.

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CAUTION: Carefully remove unit so as not to

damage screen oh the end of the pipe,

4.
Clean screen by blowing out with compressed air.

5. Reverse procedure to install.

FUEL LINES (Fig. 17)

The gasoline lines are routed on the underside of the

underbody prop shaft tunnel off center, on the right side,

opposite the single exhaust system. The lines extend

from the fuel tank, joint the brake lines on dual clip

assemblies, and then to the right side of the engine

to the fuel pump and over the front of the engine to the

carburetor.

Maintenance

CAUTION:

plete fuel
Always drain gasoline from com-

system including carburetor, fuel

pump and all fuel lines and fuel tank if the

vehicle is to be stored for any appreciable

length of time. This precaution will prevent ac-

cumulation of gum formation and resultant poor

engine performance.

The fuel lines should occasionally be inspected for

leaks,
kinks, or dents. If evidence of dirt is found in the

carburetor or fuel pump disassembly, the lines should be

disconnected and blown out. Check the fuel tank strainer

for damage or omission. Fuel lines are of 5/16" di-

ameter tubing for regular installation with beaded-type

ends for connections to hoses and flared ends for secure

line connections.

FUEL TANK VENT LINE (Fig. 18)

The
gas
tanks
are
vented from
the
filler neck near
the

filler neck opening with
3/16"
tubing which extends

underneath
the
vehicle
to the
front
of the gas
tank.

IMPORTANT:
It is
important
to
note that
the

gas tank
is not
vented
at the cap;
therefore,
it

is necessary
to be
assured that
the
vent line
is

free from dirt,
etc., and
that
the gas
tank vent

line
is
open
at all
times.

At
the
filler neck
the
vent line
is
wedged into
an
open-

ing
and
secured
by a
snap-on clamp.
The
vent line
is

connected
by a
rubber hose with
two
wire clamps
at the

gas tank location
and
routed
to the gas
tank hinge strap

access hole where
the
tubing
end is
protected
by a
rubber

grommet
and a
screw
and
shield secured
in the
hole
at

the strap
end.
FWD.

SEDANS

6-PASS.

STATION WAGON

Fig. 16—Fuel Tank Gauge Sending Units and Strainers

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