1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil level

SECTION 6K

ENGINE COOLING

INDEX

Page

General Description . . . 6K-1

Maintenance and Adjustments 6K-1

Coolant Level 6K-1

Coolant System Checks 6K-1

Periodic Maintenance 6K-2

Cleaning 6K-2

Reverse Flushing 6K-2

Radiator 6K-2
Page

Cylinder Block and Cylinder Head 6K-2

Hot Water Heater 6K-2

Fan Belt . 6K-2

Adjustment ....". 6K-2

Thermostat . 6K-2

Replacement 6K-2

Water Pump. . . . 6K-3

Removal 6K-3

Installation 6K-3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A pressure cooling system is provided for on all

models by a pressure type radiator cap (fig. 1). The

pressure type radiator cap used is designed to hold a

pressure above atmospheric pressure in the cooling

system. Excessive pressure is relieved by a valve within

the cap that opens to radiator overflow.

The water pump is a ball bearing, centrifugal vane

impeller type. It requires no care other than to make

certain the air vent at the top of the housing and the drain

holes in the bottom do not become plugged with dirt or

grease. Removal and installation of the water pump is

covered in this section. For overhaul procedures of the

water pump refer to Section 6K of the Passenger Chassis

Overhaul Manual.
For radiator, refer to Section 13 of this manual For

radiator shroud, refer to Section 11 of this manual.

Fig.
I—Pressure Radiator Cap

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Coolant Level

The radiator coolant level should only be checked when

the engine is cool, particularly on cars equipped with air

conditioning. If the radiator cap is removed from a hot

cooling system, serious personal injury may result

The cooling system fluid level should be maintained

one inch below the bottom of the filler neck of the radia-

tor when cooling system is cold, or at the bottom of the

filler neck when the system is warm. It is very impor-

tant that the correct fluid level be maintained. The seal-

ing ability of the radiator cap is affected when the cooling

level is too high.

All passenger car cooling systems are pressurized

with a pressure cap which permits safe engine operation

at cooling temperatures of
up
to 247°F.

When the radiator cap is removed or loosened, the

system pressure drops to atmospheric, and the heat

which had caused water temperature to be higher than

212°F, will be dissipated by conversion of water to

steam. Inasmuch as the steam may form in the engine

water passages, it will blow coolant out of the radiator

upper hose and top tank, necessitating coolant replace-

ment Engine operating temperatures higher than the

normal boiling point of water are in no way objectionable

so long as the coolant level is satisfactory when the

engine is cooL

Upon repeated coolant loss, the pressure radiator cap

and seat should be checked for sealing ability. Also, the
cooling system should be checked for loose hose con-

nections, defective hoses, gasket leaks, etc.

Coolant System Checks

1.
Test for restriction in the radiator, by warming the

engine up and then turning the engine off and feeling

the radiator. The radiator should be hot at the top

and warm at the bottom, with an even temperature

rise from bottom to top. Cold spots in the radiator

indicate clogged sections.

2.
Water pump operation may be checked by running the

engine while squeezing the upper radiator hose. A

pressure surge should be felt Check for a plugged

vent-hole in pump.

NOTE:
A defective head gasket may allow ex-

haust gases to leak into the cooling system.

This is particularly damaging to the cooling

system as the gases combine with the water to

form acids which are particularly harmful to

the radiator and engine.

3.
To check for exhaust leaks into the cooling system,

drain the system until the water level stands just

above the top of the cylinder head, then disconnect

the upper radiator hose and remove the thermostat

and fan belt. Start the engine and quickly accelerate

several times. At the same time note any appreci-

able water rise or the appearance of bubbles which

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

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 FUEL 6M-9

4.
Wash body with cleaning solvent and wip dry.

5. Wash filter element by sloshing up and down in

cleaning solvent.

6. Dry filter unit with an air hose or let stand until

dry.

7. Fill body of cleaner to full mark with SAE 50 engine

oil. If expected temperatures are to be consistently

below freezing, use SAE 20 engine oil.

8. Assemble filter and cover assembly to body of

cleaner.

9. Install cleaner, making sure it fits tight and is set

down securely. \

OIL
WETTED
PAPER
ELEMENT

Replacement

1.
Remove wing nut, washer and cover.

2.
Remove paper element and discard.

3.
Remove bottom section of air cleaner and gasket

on air horn of carburetor. Discard air horn gasket.

4.
Clean bottom section of air cleaner and cover pieces

thoroughly, to remove dust and grime.

NOTE:
Check bottom section of air cleaner

seal for tears or cracks.

5. Install a new gasket on carburetor air horn and set

bottom section of air cleaner on carburetor.

6. Install new paper element on bottom section of air

cleaner with either end up.

NOTE:
Plastisol seal is the same material on

both ends.

7. Install cover, washer and wing nut.

Testing (Fig. 5A)

Tool J-7825, is designed to check paper element air

cleaners to determine whether the element has ma-

terially decreased in efficiency arid should be replaced

or has only slightly increased air restriction and is

suitable for further service. In combination with a

tachometer, this instrument will quickly and accurately

determine the air cleaner element condition.

VENT HOLE

TOWARD DASH
NOTE:
t Before testing, inspect for holes or

breaks in the element, as these defects re-

quire immediate replacement. If no holes or

breaks exist, proceed as follows:

1.
Remove all hoses and plug all openings except air

cleaner inlet.

2.
Install air cleaner, using Tool J-7825 in place of the

wing nut. Screw Tool J-7825 onto the stud until it

seals tightly against the air cleaner cover. Rotate

the entire tool so that the scale can be read from

the left side of the car. Be sure the vent hole is

toward the dash.

3.
Connect a tachometer and place it so that it may be

read simultaneously with Tool J-7825.

4.
Zero oil level in the inner tube by pulling inner tube

upward until the rubber seal is above the vent hole,

then raise or lower as' required until the inner tube

oil level is exactly to the "0" mark.

5. Start engine. If engine is cold, allow to run for 2 to

3 minutes. The automatic choke must be fully open.

6. Accelerate the engine slowly until the inner tube oil

level of Tool J-7825 just reaches the 1/4 mark.

Allow engine speed to stabilize and note tachometer

(rpm) reading. Decelerate engine.

7. If the tachometer reading is at or below the follow-

ing, the oil wetted paper air cleaner element is re-

stricted beyond the allowable limit and should be

replaced. If testing indicates that the element

restriction is satisfactory at 12,000 miles, the ele-

ment need not be replaced but should be retested

every 6,000 miles thereafter until replaced.

Engine

Displacement

283 cu.
in.

327 cu.
in.

350 cu. in.

396 cu.
in.

427 cu.
in.
Horsepower

195

210

275

300

325

350

295

325

350

385

390

425
Minimum

Allowable

RPM

2300

2100

210Q

2600

2600

1550

1950

1850

1850

2140

Fig.
5A—Testing Air Cleaner
8. Remove tachometer and Tool J-7825 from vehicle

and push down inner tube until seal is below vent

hole to prevent oil loss.

Tool J-7825

FiHing
Tool

Tool J-7825 is shipped dry and must be filled with the

red gauge oil (specific gravity .826) provided.

Pull the knurled inner tube completely out of the gauge

and add oil to the reservoir until the oil level is between

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ENGINE FUEL
6M-10

the
two
"FILL71 lines
(fig.
6A). Refill whenever
the
level

falls below the lower
<'FILL"
line.

Storing Tool

When
the
tool
is
not used, fully depress
the
inner tube.

This seals
off
the
oil
reservoir from the vent hole
to pre-

vent
oil
loss
if
the tool
is
tipped.

Fig. 6A-Filling Tool with
Oil

FUEL PUMP

INDEX

Page

General Description
. . . . 6M-10

Service Procedures .6M-10

Inspection .6M-10
Page

Test
. . ; 6M-10

Removal
6M-11

Installation
6M-11

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The fuel pump
(fig. IP)
used
on all
Chevrolet vehicles

covered
in
this manual
are of the
diaphragm type.
The

pumps
are
actuated
by an
eccentric located on
the
engine

camshaft.
On
in-line engines,
the
eccentric actuates
the

rocker arm*
On V-8
engines,
a
push
rod
(located be-

tween
the
camshaft eccentric and fuel pump) actuates
the

pump rocker
arm.
Because
of
design, this pump
is

serviced
as an
assembly only.

Fig.
IP—Fuel Pump (Non-Serviceable)

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Inspection

The fuel pump should
be
checked
to
make sure
the

mounting bolts
and
inlet and outlet connections
are
tight.

Test

Always test pump while
it is
mounted on the engine
and
be sure there
is
gasoline
in
the tank.

The line from
the
tank
to the
pump
is the
suction side

of
the
system and the line from the pump
to the
carbure-

tor
is the
pressure side
of the
system.
A
leak on
the

pressure side, therefore, would
be
made apparent
by

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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 7-19

2.
With handle in full down position—adjust cable to ac-

quire dimension shown, be certain that cable is pulled

taut.

3.
Tighten set screw to 15-20 in. lbs.

4.
Bend excess wire and cut - be certain that wire does

not interfere with I.D. of lever or threads of shifter

knob.

NOTE: Handle must return freely from any

position.

SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR AND OIL SEAL

Replacement

Disconnect speedometer cable, remove retainer to

housing bolt and lock washer and remove retainer. In-

sert screw driver in slot in fitting and pry fitting, gear

and shaft from housing. Pry "O" ring in groove in fitting.

Install new "O" ring in groove and insert shaft Hold

the assembly so slot in fitting is toward boss on housing

and install in housing. Push fitting into housing until re-

tainer can be inserted in groove and install retainer lock

washer and bolt.
Fig.
5M - Installing Side Cover Assembly

TRANSMISSION SIDE COVER

Removal

1.
Disconnect control rods from levers.

2.
Shift transmission into second speed before removing

cover, by moving 1-2 (Rear Cover) shifter lever into

forward detent position.

3.
Remove cover assembly -from transmission case

carefully and allow oil to drain.

Disassembly (Fig. 4M)

1.
Remove the outer shifter lever nuts,*lock washers

and flat washers. Pull levers from shafts.

2.
Remove both shift forks from shifter shaft and detent

plate assemblies. Remove both shifter shaft assem-

blies from cover. Lip seals in side cover may now

be pryed out if replacement is required because of

damage.

1-2 DETENT CAM DETENT SPRING
3-4 DETENT CAM

1-2 SHIFTER SHAFT

1-2 SHIFT FORK
3-4 SHIFT

FORK

DETENT CAM \ 3-4 SHIFTER SHAFT

RETAINER RING

DETENT CAM PIVOT PIN
3.
Remove detent cam spring and pivot retainer "C"

ring. Remove both detent cams.

4.
Replace necessary parts.

Assembly (Fig. 4M)

1.
Install 1-2 detent cam to cover pivot pin first, then

install 3-4 detent cam so the detent spring notches

are offset or opposite each other. Detent cam

notches must be facing downward.

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 lip seals. Install both shift

forks to detent plates, lifting up on detent cam to

allow forks to fully seat into position.

4.
Install outer shifter levers, flat washers, lock wash-

ers and nuts.

Installation (Fig. 5M)

1.
Shift 1-2 shifter lever into second speed (forward)

position. 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

15-20 ft. lbs. torque.

4.
Remove filler plug and add lubricant specified in

Section 0, to level of filler plug hole.

EXTENSION OIL SEAL

Replacement

1.
Remove propeller shaft.

2.
Pry out the extension oil seal.

3.
Prelubricate between sealing lips and press new oil

seal carefully into place in extension using J-5154 or

similar tool.

Fig.
4M - Transmission Side Cover/ Shift Fork and

Detent Assembly
CAUTION: Do not excessively force the seal

against the seat in the extension.

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CLUTCH
AND
TRANSMISSIONS
7-20

COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT

3.

4.

5.

6.
TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT
(EXC.
CORVETTE)

Removal From Vehicle

1.
Remove shift lever trim plate and dust boot.

Remove shift lever assembly.

Raise vehicle
to
desired working height.

Disconnect
the
speedometer cable from speedometer

driven gear fitting.
.
~
. •

Remove propeller shaft, then support engine
at the

oil
pan
rail with
a
jack
or
other suitable support

capable
of
supporting
the
engine when transmission

is removed.

Disconnect shift lever bracket assembly from exten-

sion
and
remove
all 3
transmission shifter levers

from shifter shafts, (leave linkage connected
to

levers)
and
remove bracket assembly levers
and

linkage.

Remove extension mount7 to-crossmember attaching

bolts.

Loosen transmission crossmember
and
move rear-

ward
or
remove.

Remove
the
transmission-to-clutch housing retaining

bolts
and
install two guide pins, J-1126,
in
top holes.

Slide
the
transmission straight back until
the
input

shaft
is
free
of
splines
in the
clutch disc.

Slide
the
transmission rearward
to
allow sufficient

clearance
of
input shaft
and
clutch housing. Then tilt

input shaft
end of
transmission downward and with-
8.

9.

10.

11.
draw transmission from vehicle.

installation
to
Vehicle

1.
Raise transmission
and
rotate
as
necessary-to start

input shaft into clutch disc
and
slide transmission

forward until
it
bottoms against clutch housing.
Re-

move guide pins.

2.
Install
the
transmission-to-clutch housing retaining

bolts.
Torque
all
four retaining bolts
to 50 ft. lbs.

3.
Raise engine
and
position extension mount
to
cross-

member,
and
loosely install
the
retaining bolts.

Tighten crossmember
to
frame retaining bolts.

4.
Remove temporary support from engine, and torque

the extension mount retaining bolts.

5. Install propeller shaft.

6. Install control lever bracket assembly
to
transmis-

sion extension
and
connect shifter levers
to
shifter

shafts.

7. Fill transmission
to
level
of
filler plug hole with

correct lubricant specified
in
Section
0.

8. Lower vehicle and install shift lever assembly, check

shift pattern and adjust linkage
as
required.

9. Install trim plate and dust boot.

CORVETTE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

Refer
to
similar procedure under 3-Speed Corvette

Transmission.

FOUR-SPEED (SAGINAW) TRANSMISSION

INDEX

Page

General Description
7-20

Maintenance
and
Adjustments
. . 7-21

Shift Linkage Adjustment.
. 7-21

Speedometer Driven Gear
and

Oil Seal ................
(See
Muncie 4-Speed)

Side Cover
7-22
Page

Removal
. . , 7-22

Disassembly
. . 7-22

Assembly
. . . 7-22

Installation
. 7-22

Extension
Oil
Seal
(See
Muncie 4-Speed)

Transmission Replacement (See Muncie 4-Speed)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Saginaw four speed fully synchronized
(all
forward

gears) transmission incorporates helical drive gears

throughout.

The main drive gear
is
supported
by a
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

ball bearing mounted
in the
front
of the
extension housing.

The countergear
is
carried
on a
single
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. Ah 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
sliding reverse idler gear
is
carried
on

a bushing finish bored
in
place.
It
rotates
on a
short

idler shaft retained by
a
woodruff
key.

The synchronizer 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.
A great deal
of
similarity
and
interchangeability
now

exists between
the new 3 and
4-speed Saginaw trans-

missions.

However,
the
synchronizer assembly
at the
front
of the

mainshaft
is
used
for the
third and fourth rather than
the

second
and
third shift.
The
synchronizer assembly
at

the rear
of the
mainshaft
is
used
for the
first and second

rather than
the
first
and
reverse shift. Gear teeth
cut

in
the
first and second synchronizer sleeve (reverse gear)

distinguish
it
from
the
third
and
fourth synchronizer

sleeve.

Starting from
the
front, gears
on the
mainshaft
are

third, second
and
first rather than second, first and
re-

verse.
A
fourth blocker ring
is
used between
the 1-2

synchronizer assembly
and
first gear
on the
four-speed

transmissions.

The cover
on the new
four-speed transmission
is lo-*

cated
on the
left-hand side
of the
case.
It is
similar
to

the three-speed cover with
the
addition
of a
reverse

shifter shaft assembly, detent ball
and
detent spring.

Disassembly
and
assembly procedures
are
covered
in

this section.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH
AND
TRANSMISSIONS
7-23

Assembly (Fig.
4X)

1.
With detent spring tang projecting
up
over
the 3rd

and
4th
shifter shaft cover opening install
the
first

and second detent
cam
onto
the
detent
cam
pivot
pin.

With
the
detent spring tang projecting
up
over
the

first
and
second shifter shaft cover hole install
the

3rd
and 4th
detent
cam,

NOTE:
The 1-2
detent
cam has a
.090" greater

contour
on the
inside detent notch.

2.

3.
Install detent
cam
retaining
"C"
ring
to
pivot shaft,

and hook spring into detent
cam
notches.

Install
1-2 and 3-4
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 reverse detent ball
and
spring
to
cover, then

install reverse shifter shaft assembly
to
cover.

5.
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.

Install cover attaching bolts
and
tighten evenly
to

specified torque.

Remove filler plug
and add
lubricant specified
in

Section
0, to
level
of
filler plug hole.
3.

4.

ALUMINUM POWERGLIDE

INDEX

Page

General
Description
7-23

Maintenance
and
Adjustments .............. 7—23

Oil
Level Check
7-23

Periodic
Oil
Change
7-24

Periodic
Low
Band Adjustment
7-24

Manual
Shift Linkage Check
and
Adjust
7-24

Floor
Shift Linkage
7-25

Floor
Mounted Control Lever
and

Bracket
Assembly
7-29

Throttle
Valve Linkage
.... 7-29

Neutral
Safety Switch
.. . 7-30

Throttle
Return Check Valve (Dashpot)
7-30

Component
Parts Replacement
7-30

Transmission
Replacement .............. 7—30
Page

Other
Service Operations
7-32

Diagnosis
7-32

Warming
Up
Transmission
7-32

Shop
Warm
Up , 7-32

Road
Warm
Up 7-32

Checking
Fluid Level
and
Condition
7-32

Manual
Linkage
7-32

Oil
Leaks
7-33

Basic
Pressure Checks
7-33

Wide
Open Throttle Upshift Pressure Check
.... 7-33

Idle
Pressure
in
Drive Range
7-33

Manual
"Low"
Range Pressure Check .......
7-33

Drive
Range Overrun (Coast) Pressure
.
.......
7-33

Powerglide
Shift Points
. . 7-35

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The case
and
converter housing
of the two
speed alumi-

num Powerglide Transmission
is a
single case aluminum

unit. When
the
manual control
is
placed
in the
drive
po-

sition,
the
transmission automatically shifts
to low
gear

for initial vehicle movement.
As the car
gains speed
and

depending
on
load
and
throttle position,
an
automatic shift

is made
to
high gear.
A
forced downshift feature
pro-

vides
a
passing gear
by
returning
the
transmission
to low

range.

The
oil
pump assembly
is a
conventional gear type
and

the
oil
pump housing
is of the
large diameter type acting

as
the
front bulkhead
of the
transmission.
The
torque

converter
is a
conventional three element welded design

bolted
to the
engine flywheel which drives through
a
two-

speed planetary gearset.
The
high clutch assembly
is

typical
of the
designs used
in
this type transmission.
The

aluminum Powerglide uses
an
output shaft mounted
gov-
ernor which requires
a
hole through
the
output shaft.
The

reverse clutch assembly
is a
multiple disc type clutch.

The steel plates
are
splined directly
to the
case while
the

face plates
are
splined
to the
internal
or
ring gear.
The

clutch piston operates within
the
rear portion
of the
case.

The internal diameter
of the
pistoh
is
sealed to
an
integral

hub portion
of the
case rear bulkhead.
The
outside
dia-

meter
is
sealed
to a
machined portion
of the
case.
The

piston
is
hydraulically applied
and is
released
by
separate

coil springs.
The
valve body assembly
is
bolted
to the

bottom
of the
transmission case
and is
accessible
for

service
by
removing
the oil pan
assembly.
The
valve

body consists
of an
upper
and
lower body located
on
either

side
of a
transfer plate.
The
vacuum modulator
is lo-

cated
on the
left rear face
of the
transmission case.
The

modulator valve bore
is
located
in the
upper valve body.

MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS

OIL LEVEL CHECK

The transmission
oil
level should
be
checked period-

ically
as
recommended
in
Section
0. Oil
should
be
added

only when level
is on or
below
the
"ADD" mark
on the dip

stick with
oil hot or at
operating temperature.
The oil

level
dip
stick
is
located
at the
right rear
of the
engine
compartment. Fill with
oil
specified
in
Section
0.

In order
to
check
oil
level accurately,
the
engine should

be idled with
the
transmission
oil hot and the
control

lever
in
neutral (N) position.

It
is
important that
the oil
level
be
maintained
no

higher than
the
"FULL" mark
on the
transmission
oil

level gauge.
DO NOT
OVERFILL,
for
when
the oil
level

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL