CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Manual PDF

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine valve moves freely and is not stuck . (Don 't mistake normal spring
tension for a stuck valve.) Top 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. IE) If the cor will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle,
you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or on 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 0 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
baHery 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 (manucil transmission
must have clutch depressed all the way to floor) 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 BATTERY 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 bottery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery.
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NOTE: If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
baHery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator light on the instrument panel.
POOR BATTERY 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 con­nections are corroded, a cor 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 "dick" 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 Distributor and Coil Cables

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tightness.
(K) If the co r will still not sta rt, 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 a bobby pin) between the rubber
cup
at the end of the spark plug
wire
and the tubular metal con­nector inside of it. If the spark
plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it Checking Spark
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or facial tissue, folded several
thicknesses, around the wire at least three inches back from the
end and grasp the wire at this point. Hold the bare wire about 1f ..
inch from the bare tip of the spark plug from which you removed the
wire. When the engine is "turned over" a spark should jump across
the
~ 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 whim the OIL LEVEL falls danger­ously low. Check the oil level as a matter of course.
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(M) Low COOLANT LEVEL will, of co~rse, 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.
(0) Condition of the FAN BELT is very impartant, 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 ten­sioned properly, then retighten
the generator bolts.
(P) Another cause of engine
overheating may be an inopera­
tive COOLING SYSTEM THERMO­STAT. If the thermostat should fail in the closed position, it will not
permit coolant to circulate through
the system. In such on emergency
the thermostat may be removed but should be replaced with a
properly functioning thermostat
as soon as possible.
Fan 8e/f Tension
ThermoS/of Insfallafion

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Car-Stamped on Vehicle Identification Plate attached to left
of instrument panel.
Engine-Stamped on boss on block.
6-Cylinder-On right side of block to rear of distributor.
8-Cylinder-On right side of block at front.
Body-Stamped on plate attached to
cowl panel.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length (Coupe) ....................... 195.4"
Height ...................................... 49.1"
Width .......................•..••........ 74.4"
Wheelbase ..........•..................... 108.0"
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BAnERY RATING
L6 engine equipped vehicles-l 2 volt, 54 plate, 2300 watts· 350 V-8 engine equipped vehicles-12 volt, 66 plate, 2900 watts·
Heavy Duty-12 volt, 78 plate, 4000 watts·
·Crankingpower at O·F.
CAPACITIES
Gasoline Tank
(Approx.)
Crankcase
(Refill)
6 and 8 Cylinder
U.S. Mealure
21.0 gal.
Oil change only . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 qt.
Oil and Filter change . . . . . . .. 5 qt.
Imperial Measure
17.5 gal.
31f .. qt.
4 V. qt.

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Cooling System: 250 L-6 350 V-8
U.S. Measure (qts.)
12.5 15.5"
Imperial Measure (qts.)
10.5 13·
·with air condo add 1 qt. U.S. measure (3A qt. ,Imperial meas.)
Thermostat
All engines (Exc. RPO L-82, Z28) .................. 1950
RPO L-82, Z28 ................... ~ . . ..... 1800
Radiator Pressure Cap ......................... 15 lb.
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Air Conditioning System
Compressor oil (525 vis.) ....................... 11 oz.
Refrigerant-R-1 2
Four
Seasons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 lb. 12 oz.
Turbo Hydramatic U.S. Measure
350............. ....................... 10.0 qts. 400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 qts.
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER:
Imperial Measure 8.25 qts. 9.25 qts.
Type .................................... Capacity
All .................................. 2 lamp (LL)
Hazard Warning Flasher, All .................. 4 lamp
TIRE INFORMATION:
Complete tire information will be found on pages 56, 57, 58, 59,60,61,62 and 63.
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6 Cyl. Engine 8 Cylinder Engine CARBURETOR 250 Cu. In. 350 Cu. In.
ENGINE DATA
1 Barrel 2 Barrel 4 Barrel
Camp. Ratio 8.5:1
Bore 3.875
Stroke 3.56
Firing
Order 1·5·3·6-2-4
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The wiring circuits in your 1974 Camaro
are protected from short circuits by a combi­
nation of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible
thermal
linkS in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces the hazard of electrically caused fires
in the automobile. The fuse junction block
is
located under the left side of the instrument
panel.
SPARK PLUGS
The
following spark plugs are recommended for Camaro engines.
Normal Service (Original Equip.)
L-G Engines I AC Type R-4GT
All
350 V-8 Engines I AC TypeR-44T
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8.5:1
4.00
3.48
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
ITEM
Engine Oil Filter
Radiator Cap
Gasoline Cap 4
Barrel
9.0:1
USAGE RECOMMENDATION
All AC Type PF25
All
AC Type RC-33
All
AC Type GT-85

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER:
The head lamp circuit s are protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload on the breaker will cause the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases to remain off. If this condition develops, have your wiring circuits checked immediately.
Fuses, located in the Junction Block beneath the dash on the driver's side are:
Radio, T.S.C. Sol. Rear Defogger Glove Box Lamp, Hydra·Matic Downshift ...
Wiper ..
.10 Amp.
... 25 Amp.
Stop and Hazard Warning Lamps. . . . . . ... . ........ 20 Amp.
Dir. Sig., B/U Lamps........... ............. ... .. . ... 20 Amp.
Heater, A /C .... . .25 Amp.
Inst. Lamps, Anti-Diesel Relay............. ....... . .. 4 Amp.
Gauges, Warning Lamps ......................... 10 Amp.
Clock, Lighter, Courtesy, Dome and Luggage Lamps. . .20 Amp.
Taii, License, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ... ..... 20 Amp.
An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse, 30 amp. is located in an
In-line fuse holder running from junction block to Air Conditioning relay.
Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above.
Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system. These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occurs to an entire
wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload. See your Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary.
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BULB SPECIFICATIONS (Replace with AC·Guide Lamps)
Headlamp Unit High Beam
low Beam
Front Park
and Directional Signal
Front Fender Side Marker lamp
Rear Side Marker lamp
Tail, Stop, and Rear Directional Signal
license Plate lamp
Back Up lamps
Courtesy lamp
Dome Lamp
Instrument Illumination lamp (Includes Automatic Transmission)
High Beam
Headlamp Indicator
Indicator lamps Gen. Oil Temp. System
Brake Warning
Turn Signal Seat Belt Warning
Heater or AIC Control Panel lamp
Glove Box lamp
Radio Dial lamp
Underhood lamp
luggage Compartment lamp
Rear Seat Courtesy
Candle
Power
60W 6014
50W Sealed Beam
32·3 1157NA
? 194
2 194
32·3 1157
4 67
32 1156
6 631
12 211·2
2 194
2 194
2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194
7 1445
2 1895 or 194
1 1816
15 93
15 1003
6 212-1

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ASSISTANCE
The satisfaction and goodwill of .
the
o,wners of Chevrolet products
are of primary concern to your
dealer and the Chevrolet Motor
Division. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the
sales transaction or the operation
of your
car will be handled by your
dealer's
Sales or Service Depart­
ment~ . . It is recognized , however ,
that despite the best intentions
of everyone concerned, misunder­
standings will sometimes occur.
If
you have a problem that has not
been handled to your satisfaction
through normal channels,
we sug~
gest that you take the following
steps: .
STEP ONE-Discuss your prob­
lem with a member of dealer":'
ship management. Frequently,
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complaints are the result of a break­
down in communications and can
quickly be resolved by a member of
the dealership management.
If the
problem already has been reviewed
with the
Sales Manager or Service
Manager, contact the Dealer him­
self or the General Manager.
STEP TWO-Contact the Chev­
rolt Zone Office (or in Canada
contact the
General Motors
Zone Office) closest to you
listed on the following pages.
When it appears that your prob­
lem cannot be readily resolved
by
the dealership without additional
assistance, the
matt~r should be
called to the attention of the Zone's
Owner Relations Department and
the following information pro­
vided:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Your name, address, telephone
number
• Vehicle Identification number*
• Dealer's name and location
• Vehicle's delivery date and
mileage
• Nature of problem
STEP THREE -Contact the
Customer Services Manager,
Chevrolet Central
Office, Chev­
rolet Motor Division, Detroit, Michigan
48202 313-556-5219
(or
in Canada contact the
Owner. Relations Supervisor,
General Motors of Canada
Limited, Oshawa, Ontario,
416
644-6624). If after an additional
review of all facts involved he feels
that some further action can be
taken, he will
so instruct the Zone.
In any case, your letter· will be
acknowledged providing
Chevro­
let's position in the matter.
When contacting the Zone
or
Central Office, please bear in mind that
ultimately your problem likely
will be resolved in the dealership,
utilizing
the dealer's facilities,
equipment and personnel.
It is sug­
gested, therefore, that you follow
the above steps in sequence when
pursuing
a problem.
Your purchase of
a, Chevrolet
product
is greatly appreciated by
both your dealer and Chevrolet
Motor Division.
It is our sincere
desire to assist you in any way
pos­
sible to assure your complete satis­
faction with your vehicle.
* Available from registration, title
or plate attached to left top of instrument panel and visible through the
windshield.
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When calling for assistance. please ask for Customer Services Man.ager
Irondale, Ala. (Birmingham) 2300 Crestwood Blvd. 35210 (205) 595-6121
Tempe, Arizona (Phoenix)
1625
W. 23rd St. 85282 (602) 968-2425
Los Angeles, California
1800 Avenue of the Stars 90067 (213) 879-9611 Oakland, California 10910 E. 14th St. 94600 (415) 562-0553
San Diego, California 707 Broadway 92112 (714) 234-7231
Denver, Colorado
4355 Kearney St. 80200 (303) 388-5361
Jacksonville, Florida
8206 Phillips Hwy. 32207 (904) 733-5050 Doraville, Georgia (Atlanta) 4060 Motors Industrial Way 30340 (404) 457-7211
Indianapolis, Indiana 2350 N. Shadeland Ave. 46206 (317) 356-7214 South Bend, Indiana 3002 S. Michigan St. 46614 (219) 291-5000
Oakbrook, Illinois (Chicago) 2021 Spring Rd. 60680 (312) 654-6345
Peoria,
Illinois 2009 N. Knoxville 61601 (309) 688-8611
Des Moines,
Iowa 818 Fifth Ave. 50305 (515) 283-1561
Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City)
8900 Marshall Dr. 66201 (913) 888-1400
Wichita, Kansas
4921 E. 21st St. 67208 (316) 685-1311
Louisville, Kentucky
4501 Indian Trail 40200 (502) 969-2361
Harahan,
La. (New Orleans) 5401 Jefferson Hwy. 70123 (504) 733-6850
Portland, Maine 150 Riverside St. 04103 (207) 773-2934
Hanover, Maryland
(Baltimore) 1800 Parkway Drive 21201
(301) 796-3640
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Westwood, Mass. (Boston) 505 Blue Hill Drive 02090 (617) 329-2300
Grand Blanc, Michigan (Flint) 5198 Territorial Road 48439 (313) 694-7007
Southfield, Michigan (Detroit) 15565 Northland Drive 48075 (313) 424-2011
Edina, Minn. (Minneapolis)
7600 Metro Blvd. 55424 (612) 835-3000
Maryland Heights, Missouri (St. Louis) 83 Progress Parkway 63043 (314) 878-4200
Omaha,
Nebraska 11616 "I" Street 68100 (402) 333-4500
Englewood, N. J. (Newark) 385 Nordhoff Place 07631 (201) 567-7200 .
Bethpage, Long Island, N. Y. 175 Central Ave_. South 11714 (516) 694-7970
Cheektowaga, N.
Y. (Buffalo) 2615 Walden Ave. 14225 (716) 684-8025
Syracuse,
N. Y. 107 Twin Oaks Dr. 13200 (315) 437-2861
Tarrytown,
N. Y. 371 S . Broadway 10591 (914) 631-8900

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Charlotte, N. C . 701 Interstate 85 28200 (704) 392-6311
Fargo, N.
D. W_ Frontage Rd_
Hwy _ 1-29 58102 (701) 282-4451
Parma,
Ohio (Cleveland) 12990 Snow Road (Parma) 44129 (216) 265-5600
Sharonville, Ohio (Cincinnati) 11575 Reading Rd_, 45241 (513) 841-5927
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 12 N-E. 36th Street 73100 (405) 521-9776
Beaverton, Oregon
(Portland) 97005 15005 S_ W_ Tualatin Valley Hwy. (503) 646-8231
Carnegie, Penn. (Pittsburgh)
507-527 Forrest Ave. 15106 (412) 923-2500
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsboro Office Center Taylor Bridge Bypass Wormleysburg, Penn. 17105 (717) 233-7951
King
of Prussia, Penn. (Phila.) 935 First Avenue 19406 (215) 265-5200
Memphis, Tenn. 3495 Lamar Ave. 38100 (901) 363-3612
Dallas, Texas 8635 Stemmons Freeway 75200 (214) 637-3110
Houston, Texas
4807 Wake Forest St. 77000 (713) 668-0511
Salt Lake City, Utah 116 No. 2400 W. 84122 (801) 328-0827
Sandston, Va. (Richmond) 5450 Lewis Road 23150 (703) 222-2840
Charleston, W. Virginia
1205-1211 Virginia St., E. 25300 (304) 344-2301
Bellevue,
Washington (Seattle)
Bellevue Business Center Building Suite 300 777 -106th Ave. N.E. 98009 (206) 455-5100
Green Bay, Wisconsin 1901 S. Webster Ave. 54300 (414) 437-6511
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53200 4066 N. Port Washington Ave. (414) 964-1041
HAWAII ADDRESS:
1600 Kapiolani Blvd.
Suite 714 Honolulu, Hawaii 946-3988
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GM OF CANADA LIMITED ZONE OFFICES
Vancouver 4, B. C. 900 Terminal Avenue (604) 684-9444 Calgary 2, Alta.
P .O. Box 2510 (409) 243-4621
Regina, Sask. 581 Park St. (306) 543-2224
Winnipeg, Man. R2X OX9 1345 Redwood Avenue (204) 582-2371
London; Onto N6A 4P6 1991 Oxford St. E_ (519) 455-2400 Ottawa, Onto KIG OZ4 875 Belfast Road (613) 237-5051 Toronto, Onto M3C lJl 1200 Eglinton Ave., East (416) 446-5000 Montreal, Que. 5000 Trans-Canada Highway Pointe Claire 730, Quebec (514) 697-9160 Moncton, N.B. 653 St. George St. (506) 854-1500
MEXICO ADDRESS
General Motors de Mexico S.A. de C. V. Av. Ejercito Nacional No. 843 Mexico 5, D.F.
545-3921