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SECTION 6M
ENGINE FUEL
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
Page
Carburetors 6M-1 Fuel Pumps .
Air Cleaners 6M-7 Special Tools 
Page
6M-10
6M-12
CARBURETORS
INDEX
Page
General Description 6M-1
Service Procedures 6M-1
Preliminary Checks 6M-1
Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustment ........... 6M-1
Fast Idle Adjustment .................. 6M-3
Choke Adjustment 6M-3
Float Adjustment 6M-4 
Page
Additional Adjustments 6M-4
Removal 6M-4
Test Before Installation 6M-5
Installation 6M-5
Fuel Filter Maintenance 6M-5
Choke Coil Replacement 6M-5
Throttle Linkage Adjustment . . 6M-6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Various carburetors (fig. lc) are used with Chevrolet,
Chevelle, Chevy II, Camaro and Corvette passenger
vehicles. These carburetors are designed to meet the
particular requirements of engines, transmissions and
vehicles, therefore carburetors that look alike are not
always interchangeable. (Refer to carburetor part num-
ber and/or specifications.)
Because many service procedures for the various
carburetors are similar, typical illustrations and pro-
cedures are used except where specific illustrations or 
procedures are necessary to clarify the operation.
This section covers removal, installation and adjust-
ments (on engine) of carburetors. Also covered in this
section are maintenance procedures for choke coils,
throttle linkage and fuel filters. For carburetor .over-
haul procedures and additional adjustments (bench), re-
fer to Section 6M of the Overhaul Manual under the
carburetor being serviced.
Specifications for carburetors are located in the back
of this manual.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Preliminary Checks
1.
 Thoroughly warm-up engine. If the engine is cold,
allow to run for at least 15 minutes.
2.
 Inspect torque of carburetor to intake manifold bolts
and intake manifold to cylinder head bolts to exclude
the possibility of air leaks.
3.
 Inspect manifold heat control valve (if used) for free-
dom of action and correct spring tension.
Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustment (Except Air Injection
Reactor System)
NOTE:
 This adjustment should be performed
with engine at operating temperature and park-
ing brake applied.
1.
 Remove Air Cleaner.
2.
 Connect tachometer and vacuum gauge to engine, then
set hand brake and shift transmission into neutral.
3.
 As a preliminary adjustment, turn idle mixture
screws lightly to seat and back out 1-1/2 turns.
CAUTION: Do not turn idle mixture screw
tightly against seat or damage may result.
4.
 With engine running (choke wide open) adjust idle 
speed screw to specified idle speed, (automatic
transmission in drive, synchronized transmission in
neutral).
5. Adjust idle mixture screw to obtain highest steady
vacuum at specified idle speed.
NOTE:
 On air conditioned vehicles, turn air
conditioning to the "on" position and hold the
hot idle compensator valve closed while adjust-
ing idle speed and idle mixture screws.
NOTE:
 On Rochester BV carburetors the idle
mixture screw should be turned out 1/4 turn
from the "lean roll" position. The definition
of "lean roll" point is a 20 to 30 rpm drop
in engine speed obtained by leaning the idle
mixture.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and5 as needed for final adjustment.
NOTE:
 If necessary, final adjustment of the \
carburetor may be made with the air cleaner
installed.
7. Turn engine off, remove gauges and install air
clearer.
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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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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-14
VOLTMETER
WIRING HARNESS
CONNECTOR
Fig.
 12c—Field Relay Closing Voltage Test
FIELD RELAY CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENT
To check for a faulty relay proceed as follows:
1.
 Connect a voltmeter into the system at the regulator
No.
 2 terminal to ground (fig. lie).
2.
 Operate the engine at fast idle (1500 to 2000 rpm) and
observe voltmeter reading.
3.
 If voltmeter shows zero voltage at regulator, check
circuit between No. 2 terminal on regulator to "R"
terminal on Delcotron.
4.
 If voltage at regulator exceeds closing voltage 
Fig.
 13c—Adjusting Field Relay Closing Voltage
specification and light remains on, regulator field
relay is faulty (Refer to specifications). Check and
adjust regulator as follows:
CLOSING VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
•1.
 Make connections as shown in Figure 12c using a 50
ohm variable resistor.
NOTE: This gives us a variable resistance in
series from a hot lead to the relay coil.
2.
 Turn resistor to "open" position.
3.
 Turn ignition switch off.
4.
 Slowly decrease resistance and note closing voltage
of the relay. Adjust by bending heel iron in the man-
ner illustrated in Figure 13c.
OTHER HARNESS CHECKS
Other wires in the charging system harness need be
checked for continuity by use of an ohmmeter or a test
ligjit (12 Volt). Connect the test so the wire in question is
in series in the test circuit.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
Service Procedures described in this section are for
the 5.5" aluminum and 6.2" perforated stator Delcotrons
(fig. 14c). Where important differences are encountered
separate mention will be made of the two generators.
GENERATOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1.
 Disconnect the battery ground strap at battery to
prevent damaging diodes.
2.
 Disconnect wiring leads at Delcotron.
3.
 Remove generator brace bolt, (if power steering
equipped, loosen pump brace and mount nuts) then
detach drive belt (belts).
4.
 Support the generator and remove generator mount
bolt (6.2" Delcotron uses 2 mount bolts) and remove
from vehicle. 
5.
 Reverse the removal procedure to install then adjust
drive belt.
PULLEY REPLACEMENT
5.5" Delcotron
Single Groove Pulley
1.
 Place 15/16" box wrench on retaining nut and insert
a 5/16" alien wrench into shaft to hold shaft while
removing nut (fig. 15c).
2.
 Remove washer and slide pulley from shaft.
3.
 Reverse Steps 1 and
 2
 to install, use a torque wrench
with a crow-foot adapter (instead of box wrench) and
torque the nut to 50 ft. lbs. (fig. 16c).
Double Groove Pulley
1.
 Place a 15/16" socket (with wrench flats on the drive
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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-15
L 
RELAY
TERMINAL "F" TERMINAL
"BAT" \ ' /
TERMINAL
 / / /
 GRD7
 TERMINAL
5.5" SERIES ID DELCOTRON 
"BAH"
TERMINAL
^Vs^^^^lijBii^^8C^3^SH|j^^^^^^sH^^Bf- y/
RELAY ^^^"^^^jWwIi^^^^ RELAY
6.2" SERIES 2D, TYPE 150 DELCOTRON
Fig.
 14c—Delcotrons - Full View
end or use Adapter J-21501 and a box wrench) on re-
taining nut, insert a 5/16" alien wrench through
socket and adapter into hex on shaft to hold the shaft
while removing the nut.
2.
 Remove washer and slide pulley from shaft.
3.
 To install, slide pulley and washer on shaft and start
the nut.
4.
 Use the socket and adapter with a torque wrench and
tighten-nut to 50 ft. lbs. torque.
BRUSH
 REPLACEMENT
6.2"
 Delcotron
1.
 Remove two nuts retaining the blade connectors and 
remove the connectors (fig. 17c). Slide the indicator
light relay wire from the terminal post.
2.
 Remove two screws retaining the capacitor and brush
holder to rear end frame, Remove brush holder.
3.
 To install brushes, push brushes into holder and
install pin to keep the brushes in holder.
4.
 Attach brush assembly and condenser to the end
frame with hex-head stud on the .left side only.
Fig.
 15c—Pulley Removal
Fig.
 16c—Torqulng Pulley Nut
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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL
 6Y-31
CAUTION: Before adjusting gap, me center
 INSTALLATION
electrode flat. In adjusting the spark pluig Install the spark plugs in the engine with new gaskets
gap,
 never bend the center electrode which and tighten to specifications. If torque wrench is not
extends through the porcelain center. Always available, tighten plugs finger tight and 1/2 turn more.
make adjustment by bending the ground or , Plugs are of a 14 millimeter size and care must be
side electrode. exercised when installing or the gap setting may be
changed.
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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-33
O
V-8 ENGINE 
STARTING MOTOR
Fig.
 2s—V-8 Starting Circuit Diagram
2.
3. 
From battery negative post
 To
 starting motor
housing.
From solenoid battery terminal
 To
 solenoid motor
terminal.
If voltage drop
 in
 any
 of
 above check exceeds 0.2 volts,
excessive resistance
 is
 indicated in that portion
 of
 start-
ing circuit
 and the
 cause
 of the
 excessive resistance
should
 be
 located
 and
 corrected
 in
 order to obtain maxi-
mum efficiency in the circuit.
CAUTION:
 Do not
 operate
 the
 starting motor
continuously
 for
 more than
 30
 seconds
 to
 avoid
overheating.
When
 the
 solenoid fails
 to
 pull
 in, the
 trouble may be
due
 to
 excessive voltage drop in the solenoid control cir-
cuit.
 To
 check
 for
 this condition, close
 the
 starting
switch
 and
 measure
 the
 voltage drop between
 the
 BAT-
TERY terminal of the solenoid and the
 SWITCH (S)
 termi-
nal
 of
 the solenoid. 
1.
 If
 this voltage drop exceeds 3.5 volts, excessive
 re-
sistance
 in the
 solenoid control circuit
 is
 indicated
and should be corrected.
2.
 If the
 voltage drop does not exceed 3.5 volts and the
solenoid does not pull in, measure the voltage availa-
ble
 at
 the SWITCH terminal
 of
 the solenoid.
3.
 If the
 solenoid does
 not
 feel warm,
 it
 should pull
 in
whenever the voltage available
 at
 the SWITCH termi-
nal
 is 7.7
 volts
 or
 more. When
 the
 solenoid feels
warm,
 it
 will require
 a
 somewhat higher voltage
 to
pull in.
STARTING MOTOR AND SOLENOID CHECK
The following checks
 may be
 made
 if the
 specific
gravity of the battery
 is
 1.215
 or
 higher.
1.
 If the
 solenoid does
 not
 pull in, measure the voltage
between
 the
 switch
 (S)
 terminal
 of the
 solenoid
 and
ground with the starting switch closed.
CAUTION:
 If the
 solenoid feels warm, allow
 to
cool before checking.
If
 the
 voltage
 is
 less than 7.7 volts, check for ex-
cessive resistance
 in the
 solenoid control circuit.
If
 the
 voltage exceeds 7.7 volts, remove the starting
motor
 and
 check
 (1)
 solenoid current draw,
 (2)
starting motor pinion clearance,
 and (3)
 freedom of
shift lever linkage.
2.
 If
 the solenoid "chatters" but does not hold in, check
the solenoid
 for an
 open "hold-in" 'winding. When-
ever
 it is
 necessary
 to
 replace
 a
 starting motor
solenoid, always check starting motor pinion
clearance.
3.
 If
 motor engages
 but
 does
 not
 crank
 or
 cranks
slowly, check
 for
 excessive resistance
 in the ex-
ternal starting circuit, trouble within
 the
 starting
motor,
 or
 excessive engine resistance
 to
 cranking.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
STARTING MOTOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Fig.
 3s)
The following procedure
 is a
 general guide
 for all
vehicles
 and
 will vary slightly depending
 on
 series
 and
model.
1.
 Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
2.
 Raise vehicle
 to a
 good working height.
3.
 Disconnect all wires
 at
 solenoid terminals.
NOTE: Reinstall
 the
 nuts
 as
 each wire
 is
 dis-
connected
 as
 thread size
 is
 different but may be
mixed and stripped.
4.
 Loosen starter front bracket (nut on V-8 and bolt on
L-6) then remove two mount bolts.
5.
 Remove
 the
 front bracket bolt
 or nut and
 rotate
bracket clear
 of
 work area then lower starter from
vehicle
 by
 lowering front end first
 —
 (hold starter
against bell housing
 and
 sort
 of
 roll end-over-end).
6. Reverse
 the
 removal procedure
 to
 install. Torque
the mount bolts
 to
 25-35
 ft.
 lbs. first, then torque
brace bolt.
7.
 Check operation
 of
 starter on vehicle. 
Fig.
 3s—Starter Mounting
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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-2
Fig.
 2 - Chevelle Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment (V-8 Shown)
some clearance between cross shaft and both its
mounting brackets.
CLUTCH LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
There is one linkage adjustment (clutch fork push rod
or pedal push rod) to compensate for all normal clutch
wear.
The clutch pedal should have
 1-1/4"
 free travel (meas-
ured at clutch pedal pad) before the throwout bearing en-
gages the clutch diaphragm spring levers. Lash is re-
quired to prevent clutch slippage which would occur if the
bearing was held against the fingers and to prevent the
bearing from running continually until failure.
Chevrolet Linkage Adjustment (Fig. 1}
With Nuts (A) & (B) loose on Rod (D)
 &
 before installa-
tion of Clutch Pedal Return Spring
 (E),
 apply approximately
5 lbs. load in direction of arrow (F) to eliminate clear-
ance between throwout bearing and clutch fingers. Move
Rod (D) in direction of arrow (G) until Clutch Pedal Arm
makes contact with Bumper Stop on instrument panel
brace. Run Nut (B) toward Swivel until dimension (X) is
9/32". Tighten Nut (A) to lock Swivel (C) against Nut (B).
Install Clutch Pedal Return Spring (E).
The foregoing procedure will provide a free pedal
travel of 1" to
 1-1/2"
 measured on a perpendicular from
the crown of the, pedal pad to the bare metal toe pan.
Chevelle Linkage Adjustment (Fig. 2)
1.
 Disconnect spring between cross shaft lever and
clutch fork.
2.
 Loosen push rod locknut about three turns.
3.
 If there is no free travel, shorten the rod (by turning
at square wrench area) until it is free of clutch fork.
4.
 Hold the clutch fork rearward to move throwout
lightly against clutch release fingers, then adjust rod
length until rod just touches ,its seat in the fork. 
5.
 Adjust locknut to obtain approximately 3/16" clear-
ance between nut and rod sleeve end.
6. Turn the rod with wrench, until the nut just comes in
contact with rod sleeve end, then hold the rod with
wrench and tighten locknut.
7.
 Check free pedal travel at pedal (1" to
 1-1/2"
 is
proper clearance). Readjust if necessary.
Chevy II Linkage Adjustment (Fig. 3}
L-4 & L-6 Models
1.
 Loosen locknut "A" and lengthen or shorten push rod
in swivel as required by turning with wrench on ma-
chined flat "B". (Shorten push rod to increase pedal
lash).
2.
 Hold push rod at flat "B" and tighten locknut "A".
3.
 Recheck pedal free travel.
NOTE: A measurement of approximately 3/16"
between push rod and its seat in fork will give
required pedal free travel.
V-8 Models
The eight cylinder linkage has a two-piece clutch fork
push rod (fig. 3). Adjust clutch pedal free travel by turn-
ing the adjusting rod portion of the push rod to obtain apr
proximately 3/16" clearance between clutch fork and end
of rod, ttien tighten locknut to 8-12 lbs. ft. and check free
travel at pedal. Pedal free travel on all models should
be 1" to
 1-1/2".
Corvette Linkage Adjustment
Refer to fig. 1 and the following procedure:
1.
 Disconnect pedal return spring.
2.
 With Nuts (A) and (B) loose on Rod (D) apply push
hard load in direction of arrow (F) to eliminate
clearance between throwout bearing and clutch
fingers.
3.
 Run Nut (B) towards Swivel (C) until dimension (X)
is 3/8" to 7/16".
4.
 Tighten Nut (A) to lock swivel against Nut (B).
5.
 Connect pedal return spring and check pedal free
travel for
 1-1/4"
 minimum to 2" maximum.
6. Check every 3,000 miles.
7.
 Adjust free travel to 2" to 2-1/2" for heavy duty op-
eration. The return spring may be removed for
heavy duty conditions.
Camaro Linkage Adjustment
Refer to Figure 4 and the following procedure:
Apply a 10 lb. load in direction of Arrow (E) to hold
Clutch Pedal against Clutch Pedal Bumper.
Apply a 10 lb. load to Clutch Fork in direction of Arrow
(D) to eliminate clearance between throwout bearing and
clutch fingers.
Insert a .198 Spacer (F) between clutch fork and Ad-
justing Rod (A).
Rotate Adjusting Rod against Spacer until it has a 5 in.
lb.
 torque.
Hold Adjusting Rod and tighten Nut (C) against Swivel
(B) or Rod (B).
Remove Spacer. Install return spring and extension to
clutch fork.
Pedal will have approximately 1" to
 1-1/8"
 free travel.
A clutch that has been slipping prior to free play ad-
justment may still slip right after the new adjustment due
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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-3
DETENT CAM
DETENT SPRING
DETENT CAM
2-3 SHIFT
FORK
DETENT CAM
PIVOT PIN
1ST & REV. 1ST& REV.
SHIFTER SHAFT SHIFT FORK
DETENT CAM
RETAINER RING 
2-3 SHIFTER SHAFT
Fig. 3A
 •*
 Transmission Side Cover, Shift Fork and Detent Assembly
5. Reinstall propeller shaft and any items removed to
obtain clearance.
TRANSMISSION SIDE COVER
Removal •
1.
 Disconnect control rods from levers; remove 2-3
cross shaft (Chevrolet)
2.
 Shift transmission into neutral detent positions before
removing cover.
3.
 Remove cover assembly from transmission case
carefully and allow oil to drain. 
Disassembly (Fig. 3A)
1.
 Remove the outer shifter levers.
2.
 Remove both shift forks from shifter shaft assem-
blies.
 Remove both shifter shaft assemblies from
cover. "OM ring seals around shifter shaft may now
be pryed out if replacement is required because of
damage.
3.
 Remove detent cam spring and pivot retainer "C"
ring. Remove both detent cams.
4.
 Replace damaged parts.
Assembly (Fig. 3A)
1.
 With,
 detent spring tang projecting up over the
 2nd
 and
3rd shifter shaft cover opening install the first and
reverse detent cam onto the detent cam pivot pin.
With the detent spring tang projecting up over the
first and reverse shifter shaft cover hole install the
2nd an£ 3rd detent cam.
2.
 Install detent cam retaining "C" ring to pivot shaft,
and hook spring into detent cam notches.
3.
 Install both shifter shaft assemblies in cover being
careful not to damage seals. Install both shift forks
to shifter shaft assemblies^ lifting up on detent cam
to allow forks to fully seat into position.
4.
 Install outer shifter levers, flat washers, lock wash-
ers and bolts.
Installation
1.
 Shift shifter levers into neutral detent (center) posi-
tion.
 Position cover gasket on case.
2.
 Carefully position side cover into place making sure'
the shift forks are aligned with their respective
mainshaft clutch sliding sleeves.
3.
 Install cover attaching bolts and tighten evenly to
specified torque.
4.
 Remove filler plug and add lubricant specified in
Section 0, to level of filler plug hole.
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (EXC. CORVETTE)
Removal From Vehicle
1.
 Remove propeller shaft assembly.
2.
 Disconnect speedometer cable at transmission.
3.
 Disconnect shifter rods at transmission levers.
4.
 Support engine assembly.
5. Remove transmission to clutch housing bolts.
6. Remove transmission crossmember to mount bolts.
7. Loosen transmission crossmember and move rear-
ward or remove.
8. Slide transmission rearward and remove.
Installation in Vehicle
1.
 Raise transmission into position and slide forward
piloting clutch gear retainer into clutch housing.
2.
 Install transmission to clutch housing retaining bolts
and lock washers, torque to 50 ft. lbs.
3.
 Repositioning transmission crossmember and install
retaining bolts.
4.
 Install transmission crossmember to mount bolts.
5. Connect and adjust shift rods at transmission levers
and cordon shaft to 2nd and 3rd lever on Chevrolet
Models. (Fig. 4A) 
Fig. 4A - Chevrolet 2-3 Shift Lever Cordon Shaft
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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-14
SPEED HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSION
(WARNER MODEL T 16)
INDEX
General Description ......
Maintenance and Adjustments
Shift Linkage Adjustment
Side Cover ........
Removal .........
Disassembly 
7-14
7-14
7-14
7-14
7-14
7-14 
Assembly 7-14
Installation • 7-15
Other Maintenance
 &
 Adjustment
Operations See 3-Speed Saginaw Section
Transmission Replacement . . . See 3-Speed Saginaw Section
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Borg-Warner heavy duty three speed fully syn-
chronized (all forward gears) transmission incorporates
helical gears throughout specially designed to provide
high torque capacity, and gear teeth proportion to operate
at high speeds with neither excessive heat generation nor
excessive frictional losses. Shafts, bearings, high ca-
pacity clutches and other precision parts are held to
close limits providing proper clearances necessary for
durability during extended heavy usage.
The main drive gear is supported by a heavy duty ball
bearing at the front end of the transmission case and is
piloted at its front end in an oil impregnated bushing
mounted in the engine crankshaft. The front end of the
mainshaft is piloted in a row of roller bearings set into
the hollow end of the main drive gear and the rear end
is carried by a heavy duty ball bearing mounted in the
front of the extension housing.
The countergear is carried on a double row of rollers
at both ends while thrust is taken on thrust washers lo-
cated between the ends of the gear and the thrust bosses
in the case. An anti-rattle plate assembly at the front 
of the countergear provides a constant spring tension be-
tween the counter and clutch gears to reduce torsional
vibrations. The reverse idler gear is carried on 25
roller bearings while thrust is taken on thrust washers
located between the ends of the gear and the thrust bosses
of the case.
Gear shifting is manual through shift control rods from
the shifter tube in the mast jacket to the rearward shift
lever of the side cover assembly for first and reverse
gear; and through a cross shaft assembly attached to the
forward side cover lever for second and third gear. All
three forward gears are fully synchronized. The syn-
chronizer assemblies consist of a clutch hub, clutch
sleeve, two clutch key springs and three energizer clutch
keys and are retained as an assembly on the main shaft
by a snap ring. The transmission may be used as an aid
in deceleration by downshifting in sequence without
double-clutching or any gear clashing. Reverse is not
synchronized, however, it is a helical gear to insure
quiet operation.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to similar procedures under the 3-speed Saginaw
Transmission Section for—Column Mounted Shift Linkage
Adjustment, Speedometer Driven Gear and Oil Seal Re-
placement, Extension Oil Seal Replacement and Trans-
mission Replacement. ~~
Camaro and Corvette Floor Shift Linkage Adjustment
(Fig.
 lc)
1.
 Set Lever (L), (K) in neutral position.
2.
 Move Lever Assembly (A) and Levers (C), (D) to
neutral position and insert Locating Gauge (B) into
control Lever Bracket Assembly.
3.,
 Install Rod (H) with Retainer (M) on Lever (L).
4.
 With two Jam Nuts (G), (E) and Swivel (F) loose on
Rod (H) insert and attach Swivel with Retainer (N)
to Lever (D).
5.
 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for Rod (J) and Levers (C
 &
 K).
6. Remove' Locating Gauge and check shift to insure
proper operation.
SIDE COVER ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
 Drain transmission and disconnect control rod and
cross shaft from side cover levers. *
2.
 Remove nine cap screws securing the transmission
side cover assembly to transmission, case and re-
move cover assembly, shifting forks, and gasket. 
Disassembly (Fig. 2C) '
1.
 Remove shifting forks from shift lever assemblies.
2.
 Remove nut and lock washer from each shift lever
shaft.
3.
 Remove outer shift levers and lightly tap shift lever
shafts from assembly.
4.
 Remove two steel balls, poppet spring, interlock pin
and interlock sleeve from cover.
5.
 Remove "O" ring seals from shift lever shafts.
Assembly (Fig. 2C)
1.
 Install new "O" ring seals to shift lever shafts.
2.
 Install low and reverse shifter shaft and plate as-
sembly to cover.
3.
 Place shifter shaft and plate assembly in neutral po-
sition, middle detent, and install interlock sleeve,
ball, poppet spring and interlock pin.
4.
 Install remaining poppet ball and then install second
and third shifter shaft and plate assembly.
NOTE: Installation is easiest if shifter shaft
and plate assembly passes over ball in its neu-
tral position.
5.
 Check clearance between end of interlock sleeve and
shifter shaft and plate cams when one plate is in
neutral and the other is shifted into gear position.
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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-16
FOUR-SPEED TRANSMISSION (MUNCIE)
INDEX
Page
General Description 7-16
Maintenance and Adjustments 7-16
Shift Linkage Adjustment 7-16
Gearshift Lever Reverse Blocker Cable 7-17
Replacement . 7-17
Adjustment 7-17
Speedometer Driven Gear and Oil Seal 7-19
Replacement 7-19
Transmission Side Cover 7-19
Removal 7-19 
Page
Disassembly 7-19
Assembly 7-19
Installation . 7-19
Extension Oil Seal ......... 7-19
Replacement 7-19
Component Parts Replacement 7-20
Transmission Replacement 7-20
Removal from Vehicle , 7-20
. Installation in Vehicle . . . 7-20
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The four-speed synchromesh transmission incorpo-
rates helical gears throughout specially designed to pro-
vide high torque capacity without additional weight, and
gear teeth proportioned to operate at high speeds with
neither excessive heat generation nor excessive fric-
tional losses. Shafts, bearings, high capacity clutches
and other precision parts are held to close limits, pro-
viding proper clearances necessary for durability during
extended heavy usage.
The main drive gear is supported by a heavy-duty ball
bearing at the front end of the transmission case and is
piloted at its front end in an oil impregnated bushing
mounted in the engine crankshaft. The front end of the
mainshaft is piloted in a row of roller bearings set into
the hollow end of the main drive gear and the rear end
is carried by a heavy-duty ball bearing mounted at the
rear end of the transmission case in a retainer casing.
The counter gear is carried on a double row of rollers
at both ends while thrust is taken on thrust washers lo- 
cated between the ends of the gear and the thrust bosses
in the case.
The two-piece reverse idler gear is carried on bronze
bushings while thrust is taken on thrust washers located
between the front of the gear and the back of the reverse
idler thrust boss and between the rear of the gear and the
reverse idler shaft boss in the case extension.
Gearshifting is manual through shift control rods to the
transmission cover shifter levers for first through fourth
gears,
 and to the reverse lever located in the case ex-
tension. The shifter lever to the rear of the transmis-
sion cover controls first and second gears while the
lever to the front controls third and fourth gears. All
four forward gears are fully synchronized. The trans-
mission may be used as an aid in deceleration by down-
shifting in sequence without double clutching. Reverse is
not synchronized, however, it is a helical gear to insure
quiet operation.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (EXC. CORVETTE
AND CAMARO) (Fig. 1m)
1.
 Set Transmission Levers (M), (P) and (S) in neutral
detent position.
2.
 Move Shift Lever (A) to neutral detent position and
insert a Locating Gauge (1/8" thick by 41/64" (.646)
wide and 3" long) (B) into Control Lever Bracket
Assembly slot.
3.
 Install Rod (V) with retainer on Lever (D).
4.
 Maintaining Lever (D) against Locating Gauge, ad-
just Clevis (T) at Lever (S) until clevis pin freely
passes through holes in Clevis and Lever.
5. Install clevis pin, washer, and cotter pin. Tighten
Jam Nut (U) against Clevis.
6. Install Rod (H) with retainer on Lever (W).
7. With Jam Nuts (J) and (L) and Swivel (K) loose on
Rod (H), insert and attach Swivel with washer and
retainer to Lever (M).
8. Maintaining Lever (W) against Locating Gauge (B)
and while holding Swivel (K), run Jam Nut (J) against
Swivel until Nut contacts Swivel. Then tighten Jam
Nut (L) against Swivel.
9. Install Rod (R) with retainer on Lever (P).
10.
 With Jam Nuts (E) and (G) and Swivel (F) loose on
Rod (R), insert and attach Swivel with retainer to 
Lever (C).
11.
 Maintaining Lever (C) against Locating Gauge (B) and
while holding Swivel (F), run Jam Nut (G) against
Swivel until Nut contacts Swivel. Then tighten Jam
Nut (E) against Swivel.
12.
 Remove Locating Gauge and check shifts to insure
proper operation. Readjust clevis and swivels if
necessary.
NOTE:
 Control rods may be attached to trans-
mission shift lever lower holes, to reduce shift
lever travel, for a "faster shift" adjustment op-
tion.
 Increased shifting effort is required when
control rods are installed in this "short throw"
position.
CORVETTE AND CAMARO SHIFT LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 2M)
1.
 Set Transmission Shift Levers in neutral position.
2.
 Move Shift Lever (A) to neutral position and insert
Locating Gauge (C) into control Lever Bracket As-
sembly (B).
3.
 Install Reverse Rod (J) with Retainer on Lever (O).
4.
 With two Jam Nuts and Swivel loose on Rod (J) insert
and attach Swivel with Retainer to Lever (D).
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