1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO heater

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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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-10

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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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL-6Y-30

Fig.
2 li—Removing Ignition Switch Nut

4.
Remove heater and/or A/C control panel assembly

retaining screws and push panel assembly from

console.

NOTE: If interference between control panel

and radio is encountered, loosen radio retaining

nuts.

5.
Remove radio control knobs, bezels and retaining

nuts.

6. Disconnect radio wiring harness and antenna lead-in.

7.
Remove radio rear brace attaching screw and re-

move radio from vehicle.
Fig.
231—Switch and Connector Unplugged

8. Remove ignition switch bezel nut using Tool J-7607

and push switch rearward from panel opening.

9. Disconnect wiring connector from rear of switch.

10.
To install, reverse removal procedure.

SPARK PLUGS

CLEANING AND REGAPPING

Clean the spark plugs thoroughly, using an abrasive-

type cleaner. If the porcelains are badly glazed or

blistered, the spark plugs should be replaced. All spark

plugs must be of the same make and number or heat

range. Use a round feeler gauge to adjust the spark plug

gap to specifications (fig. 24i).

Fig.
22i—Unlocking Ignition Switch Connector

Fig.
241—Setting Sfxirk Plug Gap

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ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-21

2.
Remove ash tray, retainer attaching screws and

retainer.

3.
Remove Air Conditioning distributor
duct'
retaining

screws and duct.

4.
Remove heater and/or Air Conditioning control panel

assembly retaining screws and push panel assembly

from console.

NOTE:
If interference between control panel

and radio is encountered, loosen radio retaining

nuts.

5. Remove radio control knobs, bezels and retaining

nuts.

6. Disconnect radio wiring harness and antenna lead-in.

7. Remove radio rear brace attaching screw and re-

move ra(Jio from vehicle.

8. Remove ignition switch bezel nut using Tool J-7607

and push switch rearward.

9. Disconnect cigarette wiring connector.

10.
Remove cigarette lighter retainer and lighter as-

sembly from console.

11.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig.
35 - Cigarette Lighter — Chevelle

CHEVROLET INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES

INDEX

Page

General Description 12-21

Service Operations 12-22

Instrument Cluster........................ 12-22

Instrument Cluster Lamps 12-22

Printed Circuit .
* •
12-22

Speedometer 12-22

Speedometer Cable 12-23

Fuel Gauge 12-23
Page

Clock 12-24

Tachometer 12-24

Ammeter . . 12-24

Temperature Gauge 12-24

Oil Pressure Gauge 12-24

Oil Pressure Indicator 12-24

Generator Indicator 12-26

Temperature Indicator 12-26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The standard instrument cluster on all models contains

seven circular housings consisting of: a speedometer;

fuel gauge; oil pressure, generator and temperature indi-

cators; right and left directional signal indicators; brake

warning and high beam indicators; and includes a clock

on deluxe models. An optionally available instrument

cluster provides special instrumentation which includes

in addition to the speedometer and clock: a tachometer;

fuel, oil pressure, ammeter and engine temperature

gauges; which replace the standard fuel gauge and indi-

cator lights. The brake warning indicator is relocated

to the tachometer dial face and the high beam and direc-

tional indicators are positioned in the speedometer dial

face.

Instrument cluster removal is recommended before at-

tempting to service the printed circuit and gauges even

though some units may be accessible from behind the

cluster. Limited working space under the instrument

panel increases the possibility of electrical malfunctions

due to poor connections, and damaged or improperly in-

stalled printed circuit. The printed circuit is service-

able but not repairable and requires complete
replacement.

The brake warning light serves a dual purpose. It

functions as an indicator when the parking brake is ap-

plied and also warns if a malfunction (loss of hydraulic

pressure) should occur in the brake system. The two

separate switches, which provide the signal to operate the

indicator, are located at the parking brake support and in

the hydraulic brake line at the master cylinder. Service

of the brake pressure, differential switch unit at the

master cylinder is described in Section 5 of this manual.

All indicator and cluster illumihating lamps may be

replaced without removing the cluster from the vehicle.

The bulbs are installed in plastic holders which lock into

the cluster housing and make contact with the printed

circuit. An instrument lamp is used to illuminate the

ignition switch. A special fibre optic lucite wiring

transmits light from the lamp to the switch.

Regular maintenance is not required on the instrument

cluster or its components other than maintaining clean,

tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts and

keeping the speedometer cable properly lubricated.

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27

18

1.
To R. H. Door Jamb Switch

2.
To Inst. Pane! Compt. Light

3. To Heater Control

4. Heater Control Lamp

5. To Ignition Switch

6. To Seat Separator Harness Conn.

7. Inst. Cluster Conn.

8. To Directional Signal Conn.

9.
Door Jamb Switch to Light Switch Conn,
Fig.
40 - Instrument Panel Wiring

10.
To Wiper Switch

11.
To Light Switch Conn.

12.
To Gen. and Fwd. LP. Harness Asm,

13.
To Light Switch

14.
Courtesy Lamp

15.
To Dome Lamp Conn.

16.
ToL.H. Door Jam Switch

17.
Gen. and Fwd Harness Conn.

18.
To Paricing Brake Alarm Switch
19.
To Rear Door Jamb Switch

20.
To Fisher Body Conn.

21.
To Stop Lamp Switch

22.
To Back-Up Lamp Switch

23.
To Directional Signal Flasher

24.
To Cigarette Lighter

25.
To Heater Resistor

26.
Directional Signal Flasher

27.
Door Jamb Switch

VIEW
A

VIEW
B

(13700-800)

Fig. 44
-
Instrument Panel Wiring Harness

1.
R.H. Door Jamb Switch

2.
To Instrument Panel

Compartment Light

3. Heater Control Lamp

4.
Ignition Switch Connector

5. Cigarette Lighter

Connector
6. W/S Wiper Switch

Connector

7. Light Switch Connector

8.
L.H.
Door Jamb Switch

9.
To
Body Harness Connector

10.
Parking Brake Alarm

Switch Connector
11.
Directional Signal Switch

Connector

12.
Backing Lamp Switch

Connector

13.
Stop-Lamp Switch

Connector

14.
Flasher Unit
15.
Heater Control Switch

Connector

16.
Heater Resistor Connector

17.
Console Courtesy Lamp

Connector

18.
Neutral Safety Switch

Connector

Fig.
48 - Instrument Panel Wiring Hamess

1.
To Instrument Panel

Compartment light

2.
Heater Control Bulb

3. To Heater Switch

4.
To Directional Signal Flasher
5.

6.

7.

a
To Heater Resistor

To Blower Motor

Connector

To Cigarette Lighter

To Ignition Switch
9.

10.

11.

12.
To Wiper Switch

To Light Switch

To Fisher Body Connector

To Directional Signal

Connector
13.
To Stop Lamp Switch

14.
To Backing Lamp

15.
Fuse Panel

16.
To Dimmer Switch