ignition CHEVROLET CAMARO 1971 2.G User Guide

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warning flashers. Have someone observe operation
of each light while you activate the controls.
• Starter Safety Switch (Automatic Transmis­
sion Cars)
CAUTION: Before making the following check, be sure to have a clear distance ahead and behind the car, set the parking brake and firmly apply the foot brake. Do not depress accelerator pedal. Be prepared to turn ott ignition switch immediately if en­gine should start.
Check starter safety switch by placing the transmis­
sion in each of the driving gears while attempting to
start the engine. The starter should operate only in the
Park ("P") or Neutral ("N") positions.
• Starter Interlock (Manual Transmission Cars)
-To check a manual transmission equipped car,
depress the clutch halfway, place the transmission
in neutral, and attempt to start.
The starter should
operate only when clutch
is fully depressed.
• Transmission Shift Indicator-Check to be sure
shift indicator accurately indicates the shift posi­
tion selected.
• Horn-Blow the horn occasionally to be sure that
it works.
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• Seat Back LatcheS-Check to see that seat bac k
latches are holding by pulling forward on the seat­
back top.
• Rearview Mirrors and Sun Visors-Check that
friction joints are properly adjusted so mirrors and
sun visors stay in the selected position.
• Door LatcheS-Check for positive closing, la tch­
ing and locking.
• Hood Latches-Check to make sure hood closes
firmly . Check also for broken , d amaged or missing
parts which might prevent secure latching.
• Fluid LeakS-Check for fuel, water, oil or other
fluid leaks by observing the ground beneath the
vehicle after it has been parked for a while . (Water
dripping from air conditioning system after use
is
normal). If gasoline fumes are noticed at any time,
the cause should be determined
and corrected with­
out delay because of the possibility of fire.
• Exhaust System-See engine exhaust gas caution
at beginning of starting and operating section of
this manual for suggested driver observations and
checks.

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Four Way Hazard
Warning
Flasher
• Use the warning flasher to warn
other drivers any time your
ve­
hicle becomes a traffic hazard,
day or night.
• Avoid stopping on the roadway
if possible.
• Turn on the hazard warning
flasher, with engine ignition off
or on, by pushing in on the but­
ton located just below the steer­
ing wheel.
• If the brake pedal is depressed,
the lights will not flash
but will
glow continuously instead.
• To cancel the flasher, pull the
button outward.
"Rocking" Car
If it becomes necessary to rock
the car to free it from sand, mud or
snow, move the selector lever
from
"D" to "R" in a repeat pattern
while simultaneously applying
moderate pressure to the accelera­
tor. Do not race engine. A void
spinning wheels when trying to free
car.
Towing
Proper lifting or towing equip­
ment
is necessary to prevent dam­
age to the vehicle during any tow­
ing operation. Detailed towing in­
formation is available at your
dealer and has been provided to
tow truck operators responsible for
movement of disabled or locked
ve­
hicles. State and local laws appli­
cable to vehicles in tow must also
be followed.
Your Camaro may be towed on
all four wheels, at speeds of less
than 35 MPH, for distances up to
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50 miles, provided driveIine, axle
and transmission are otherwise nor­
mally operable.
For such towing,
parking brake must be released,
and transmission must be in neu­
tral (ignition lock turned to
OFF
position). Attachments must be to
main structural members of the car,
not to bumpers or bracketing,
Safety chains or cables should be
used. Remember that power steer­
ing assist will not be available when
engine
is inoperative.
Emergency Starting
• Never tow the car to start
because the surge forward when
the engine starts could cause a
collision with the tow vehicle.
• Engines in vehicles with auto­
matic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing the car.

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SYSTEM
(CCS)
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I THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED INTAKE AIR
HEAT EXCHANGED FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO UNDERHOOD AIR FLOW
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OPERATION: The Controlled Combustion System
is entirely separate from the Positive Crankcase Ven­
tilation
Sys tem and is designed to reduce pollutants
in the exhau st by altering the combustion process,
CCS is a combination of design features including a
special air cleaner which incorporates thermostatic
control of heated air to the carburetor, a special
calibrated carburetor and distributor and a modified
combustion chamber design,
MAINTENANCE: Complete effectiveness of the
system,
as well as full power and performance,
depend
upon engine idle speed, ignition tim­
ing,
and dwell being set according to the spec­
ifications
shown on a label under the hood.
These adjustments should be checked at the
first oil change
(4 months or 6,000 miles,
whichever comes first). Subsequent checks
should be made at
12 month or 12,000 mile
intervals, whichever comes first. These adjust­
ments are also included
as part of the quality
tune-up recommended at
the same intervals.

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KEY TO HR. SYSTEM CJ F1LTEREDAIR
.... ~!~:~~A:~~~~I:E ~ TREATED EXHAUST ~(TOUMOS'HERE THMOUGHHHAlIST'II'E)
OPERATION: The Air Injection Reactor system,
(used on vehicles not equipped with
CCS) is de­
signed to reduce air pollution by oxidizing (burning)
the hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide after they
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leave the combustion chamber. A positive displace­
ment air pump, driven by the engine, compresses
filtered air which
is injected at the exhaust port of
each cylinder. This air mixes with the exhaust gases
and promotes further oxidation of both hydro­
carbons and carbon monoxide. The
AIR system also
includes a specially calibrated carburetor and dis­
tributor.
MAINTENANCE: Complete effectiveness of this
system
is dependent on the engine idle speed,
ignition timing and
dwell being set according
to specifications as indicated on a label under
the hood. These adjustments should be
checked at the first oil change (4 months or
6,000 miles, whichever comes first). Subse­
quent checks should be made at 12 months or
12,000 mile intervals, whichever comes first.
These adjustments are
also included as part of
the
quality tune-up recommended at the same
intervals. In addition, all hoses and fittings
should be inspected to make sure they are
properly connected, and the drive belt in­
spected for wear
and tension on the 12 month
or
12,000 mile schedule.

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This section contains a complete summary of the scheduled maintenance recommended for your vehicle.
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Every 6,000 mile. or 4 month., which· ever occur. flrat
Service To Be Performed
• Change engine oil (normal passenger car serv­
ice"). Not to exceed 6,000 miles.
•
Lubricate front suspension and steering link­age.
• Check brake lines and hoses.
• Check all lubricant and fluid levels (power
steering pump, brake master cylinder, trans­mission, rear axle, radiator, battery).
• Check Power Steering lines and hoses.
• Hood latch lubrication.
• Check manifold
heat control valve.
•
Lubricate transmission floor shift linkage.
• Check
throttle and parking brake linkage and
body parts.
• Check emission control items at first oil
change (adjust engine idle speed, dwell, igni­tion timing) .
• Check exhaust system for proper mounting , leaks, and missing or damaged parts.
Interval
At first oil change
At first
oil change and
every second
oil change
thereafter
Every
6,000
mlle&
Service To Be Performed
• Check air conditioning system hose connec­tions, refrigerant charge and for refrigerant
leaks.
• Tire and wheel condition inspection.
• Inspect accessory drive belts.
•
Lubricate parking brake pulley, cables and linkage.
Inspect crankcase ventilation filter (located in
air cleaner) and replace if necessary.
• Set idle speed , ignition timing, and dwell to
specifications.
• Change engine oil filter."
•
Rotate ti res • Lubricate parking brake pulley, cables and
linkage .
·Servlce more often during severe operating conditions as outlined under Service and Maintenance.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The chart on the previous page, and the information on the pages
which
follow, contains information designed to aid the average
driver to discover, and possibly correct, conditions resulting in minor
mechanical
difficulties in his car. The chart, designed to point out
possible solutions to several of the most common automotive mal­
functions and point out a logical checking sequence, will lead step
by step to the most likely causes and corrective procedures. If, after
making the checks and adjustments suggested, the source of the
trouble has not been found and corrected, it is strongly recom­
mended that an Authorized Chevrolet Dealer inspect the vehicle and
make whatever repairs
or adjustments are necessary.
FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE
If the ignition switch will cause the engine to "turn over" or
"crank" but the car will not start, check Steps A through D below.
NOTE:
If continual "Rooding" of the carburetor is evidenced by a
carbur.tor wet with
fuel or black exhaust smoke, perform the
operation suggested in paragraph D only.
(A) The first and most obvious,
and one of the most frequently overlooked, items to check when
you have difficulty in sta rting you r car is the amount . of fuel in the
tank. Make it a habit to check the FUEL GAUGE regularly and most especially at a time when the en­gine will "turn over" but will not
start.
(8)
If the fuel tank is noi empty,
you may cheek further to see Checking Fllel Flow
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whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor. Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and remove the center wire (ground the secondary coil terminal or disconnect the primary wire from the coil to the distributor at the coil) from the coil tower. Place a jar or cup under
the open line and briefly "cronk" the engine by means of the
starter. If fuel spurts from the fitting, you may assume that the FUEL LINES are clear and the FUEL PUMP is operating properly. If no fuel leaves the line, either the fuel
lines
or fuel pump are at fault.
See. your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
(C) Before reconnecting the fuel
line
to the carburetor, remove the
FUEL FILTER from the carburetor
inlet and check its condition. If it
appears to be clean, replace it
and reconnect the fuel line. Re­
place the filter if it appears to be
plugged.
(D) If the fuel seems to be
reaching the
carburetor properly, File' Fllt.r
the problem may be: an EMPTY CARBURETOR BOWL caused by a "stuck shut" carburetor; a FLOODED CARBURETOR caused by a "stuck open" condition and evidenced by gasoline seeping around
and down the outside of the carburetor; or a stuck CHOKE valve. Remove the air cleaner from the carburetor. Check that the choke valve moves freely and is not stuck. (Don't mistake normal spring
tension for a stuck valve.) Tap the side of the carburetor sharply
several times with a light tool such as a screwdriver handle or pliers. Replace the air cleaner and attempt to start the engine in
the
normal manner.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (E) If the car will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle, you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or an extremely dirty and blocked AIR CLEANER ELEMENT. Replace paper element air cleaner if neces­sary. Idle adjustment or automatic choke service (other than that outlined in paragraph D above) should be performed by your Chevrolet Dealer.
If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction, it is recommended that you return to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer for further checks, adjustments or repairs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If, when the ignition key is turned to "Start", the engine will not
turn over, you have good reason to suspect electrical trouble.
NOTE: Never remove Delcotron bat lead without first disconnecting battery ground cable.
(F) When there is no response at all to attempts to start the car, check the obvious-your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER must be in Neutral or Park position before the engine can be started. Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch contact.
(G) The BATIERY may be discharged. If so, lights will be dim and the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all.
Usually
a garage recharge will be necessary to return the battery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery.
NOTE: If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
battery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR. GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the gene~ator indicator light on the instrument panel.
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POOR BATIERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate. Check both ends of both battery cables. If the con­
nections are corroded, a car may sometimes be restored to opera­tion by removing all cable ends, scraping all contacting surfaces clean with a pen knife, and reassembling. If the cables are broken,
they must be replaced. The power supply should now be restored unless the battery is dead.
(H) If, however, the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over, check the STARTER connections. A "click" from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed. If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in­stalled, the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
When the engine will "turn over" but will not start, the following items may be checked along with the Fuel Systems Checks listed
previously.
(I) With a clean dry cloth, wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy weather dampness may be the cause of not starting, especi­ally when the engine is cold.
(J) Check the cables at the top of the distributor and coil as well as each spark plug cable for tightness.
(K) If the car will still not start, check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner:
Pull one of the spark plug wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as Distributor and Coil Cables

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cup at the end of the spark plug
wire
and the tubular metal con­
nector inside of it. If the spark plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or facial tissue, folded several thick·
nesses, around the wire at least
three inches back from the end
and grasp the wire at this point.
Hold the bare wire about 1f4 inch
from the
bare tip of the spark
plug from which you removed the Checking Spark
wire. When the engine is "turned over" a spark should jump across
the 1f4 inch space, indicating ample current supply. If no spark
jumps, the difficulty is probably caused by a defective ignition part
and should be corrected by. your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM
When the car will run but evidences serious overheating on the temperature gauge in the instrument panel, there are several items
which may be checked.
(L) Engine overheating will occur when the OIL LEVEL falls danger­ously low. Check the oil level as a matter of course.
(M) Low COOLANT LEVEL will, of course, cause engine over­
heating. Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have
it corrected if necessary.
(N) Check the RADIATOR CORE. Clean it if it is plugged with
bugs, leaves or other foreign material.
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(0) Condition of the FAN BELT is very important, not only for en­gine cooling but also for proper
generator operation. Check the
condition of the belt. Replace it if it is worn or frayed. Loosen the generator toward the engine to remove and replace the belt. Tighten the belt, whether new or old, by loosening the generator bolts, prying with a bar on the generator until the belt is ten­
sioned properly, then retighten
the
generator bolts.
(P) Another cause of engine overheating may be an inopera­tive COOLING SYSTEM THERMO­STAT. If the thermostat should fail in the closed position, it will not
permit coolant to circulate through
the system.
In such an emergency the thermostat may be removed
but should be replaced with a properly functioning thermostat as soon as possible.
Fan Belt Tension
Thermostat
Installation

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............................... 35 Flickering (Circuit Breaker). . . . . . . . . . 76
Dimmer Switch ..................... 32 High Beam Indicator ................ 22
Light Switch. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 22
Heater Operation ..................... 25
Hood
Latch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 59
Release ............... Inside Back Cover
Identification Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 72
Ignition Keys and Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inflation Pressure, Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 19
Keys................................ 3
Knocking Engine
(See Fuel
Recommendations)
Lane Changer and Turn
Signal. . . . . . . . . 16
Lights
Bulb Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 76
Hazard Flasher. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . ... 38
Headlamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Turn Signal. . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . ... 16
Locks Door............. ................. 3
Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering Column .................... 12
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Overheated Engine
Indicator Light. .
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21, 23
What To Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Owner Relations ...................... 77
Owner Safety Checks .................. 33
Polishing and Waxing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Radiator
Coolant
................... .. ...... 60
Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Radio ......... .. .................... 29
Safety Check Schedule.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Seat
Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 4
Back Latch, Folding Front. ......... , 4
Child
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Folding............................ 4
Sea t Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Child Restraint. ..
.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 7
Lap............................... 5
Releasing Belts. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Shoulder...
.. . . .. . ... . .... . . . . . . . .. 6
Self~Adjusting Brakes .............. ... 31 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions
................ , 40
Specifications ......................... 72
Starter Safety Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Starting
Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 13
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 13
Steering
Column Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Gear Lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Power. ............................ 17
Stuck in Sand, Snow or Mud ........... 39
Tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Thermostat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Tires ................................ 61
Towing .......... ........... ......... 38
Trailer Hauling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transmission
3-Speed Manual. ........... ~ . . . . . .. 16
4-Speed Manual.. . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .... 16
Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Turn Signals. . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Warning Lights
Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 21 Brake ............................. 21
Engine Temperature .............. 21, 23
Oil Pressure ........................ 23
Wheel Changing .................... .. 40
Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging.. . . . . . . . . ..
25
Washer Solution .................... 24
Wipers and Washers ................ 24
Zone Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79