1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO seat adjustment

ENGINE 6-15

2.
Install rocker arms, rocker arm balls and rocker

arm
nuts.
\
Tighten rocker arm nuts until all lash is

eliminated. .

3.
Adjust valves when lifter is on base circle of cam-

shaft lobe as follows:

a. Mark distributor housing, with chalk, at each cyl-

inder position (plug wire) then disconnect plug

wires at spark plugs and coil and remove distri-

butor cap and plug wire assembly (if not previ-

ously done).

b.
Crank engine until distributor rotor points to

number one cylinder position and breaker points

are open. Both valves on number one cylinder

may now be adjusted.

c. Back out adjusting nut until lash is felt at the push

rod then turn in adjusting nut until all lash is re-

moved. This can be determined by checking push

rod side play while turning adjusting nut (fig. 2L).

When play has been removed, turn adjusting nut

in one full additional turn (to center lifter

plunger).

d. Adjust the remaining valves, one cylinder at a

time,
in the same manner.

4.
Install distributor cap and spark plug wire assembly.

5.
Install rocker arm cover as outlined.

6. Adjust carburetor idle speed and mixture.

VALVE LIFTERS

Hydraulic valve lifters very seldom require attention.

The lifters are extremely simple in design readjustments

are not necessary, and servicing of the lifters requires

only that care and cleanliness be exercised in the han-

dling of parts.

Locating Noisy Lifters

Locate a noisy valve lifter by using a piece of garden

Fig.
2L - Valve Adjustment
hose approximately four feet in length. Place one end of

the hose near the end of each intake and exhaust valve

with the other end of the hose to the ear. In this manner,

the sound is localized making it easy to determine which

lifter is at fault.

Another method is to place a finger on the face of the

valve spring retainer. If the lifter is not functioning

properly, a distinct shock will be felt when the valve

returns to its seat.

The general types of valve lifter noise are as follows:

1.
Hard Rapping Noise--Usually caused by the plunger

becoming tight in the bore of the lifter body to such

an extent that the return spring can no longer push

the plunger back up to working position. Probable

causes are:

a. Excessive varnish or carbon deposit causing

abnormal stickiness.

b.
Galling or "pickup" between plunger and bore of

lifter body, usually caused by an abrasive piece

of dirt or metal wedging between plunger and

lifter body.

2.
Moderate Rapping Noise--Probable causes are:

a. Excessively high leakdown rate.

b.
Leaky check valve seat.

c. Improper adjustment.

3.
General Noise Throughout the Valve Train—This

will, in almost all cases, be a definite indication of

insufficient oil supply, or improper adjustment.

4.
Intermittent Clicking—Probable causes are:

a. A microscopic piece of dirt momentarily caught

between ball seat and check valve ball.

b.
In rare cases, the ball itself may be
out-of-

round or have a flat spot.

c. Improper adjustment.

In most cases where noise exists in one or more lifters

all lifter units should be removed, disasssmbled, cleaned

in a solvent, reassembled, and reinstalled in the engine.

If dirt, varnish, carbon, etc. is shown to exist in one unit,

it more than likely exists in all the units, thus it would

only be, a matter of time before all lifters caused trouble.

Removal

1.
Remove valve mechanism as outlined.

2.
Mark distributor housing, with chlak, at each cylin-

der position (plug wire) then disconnect plug wires at

spark plugs and coil and remove distributor cap and

plug wire assembly.

3.
Crank engine until distributor rotor points to number

one position, then disconnect distributor primary lead

at coil and remove distributor.

4.
Remove push rod covers (discard gaskets).

5.
Remove valve lifters.

NOTE: Place valve lifters in a rack so they

may be reinstalled in the same location.

Installation

1.
Install valve lifters.

NOTE:
Whenever new valve lifters are being

installed, coat foot of valve lifters with Molykote

or its equivalent.

2.
Install push rod covers, using new gaskets, and

torque bolts to specifications.

3.
Install distributor, positioning rotor to number one

cylinder position, then connect primary lead at coil.

4.
Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

ENGINE 6-27

and spark plug shields.

4.
Remove exhaust manifold flange nuts, then lower ex-

haust pipe assembly (hang exhaust pipe from frame

with wire).

5.
Bend french lock tabs (fig. 3V), remove end bolts

then remove center bolts and remove manifold from

engine.

NOTE: A 9/16 thin-wall 6 point socket, sharp-

ened at the leading edge, then started on the head

of the bolt and tapped in place with a hammer,

simplifies bending of french locks.

Installation

1.
Clean mating surfaces on manifold and head, then

install manifold in position and install center bolts.

2.
Install end bolts with french locks under them.

3.
Torque center bolts to specifications, then torque end

bolts to specifications, and bend french lock tabs to

lock end bolts.

4.
Using a new flange gasket install exhaust pipe to

manifold flange.

5.
On 396 and 427 cu. in. engines, clean and install

spark plugs using new gaskets. (Torque spark plugs

to specifications.)

6. Install and connect Delcotron.

7.
Connect the battery ground cable.

8. Start engine and check for leaks.

ROCKER ARM COVER

Removal

1.
Remove air cleaner.

2.
Disconnect crankcase ventilation hoses (as required).

3.
Disconnect temperature wire from rocker arm cover

clips.

4.
Remove rocker arm cover.

CAUTION: DO NOT pry rocker arm cover

loose. Gaskets adhering to cylinder head and
Installation

1.
.Clean gasket surfaces on cylinder head and rocker

arm cover with degreaser then, using a new gasket,

install rocker arm cover and torque bolts to

specifications. .

2.
Connect crankcase ventilation hoses (if disconnected).

3.
Connect temperature wire at rocker arm cover clips.

4.
Install air cleaner.

VALVE MECHANISM

Removal

1.
Remove rocker arm covers as outlined.

2.
Remove rocker arm nuts, rocker arm balls, rocker

arms and push rods.

NOTE: Place rocker arms, rocker arm balls

and push rods in a rack so they may be rein-

stalled in the same location.

Installation and Adjustment

NOTE: Whenever new rocker arms and/or

rocker arm balls are being installed, coat bear-

ing surfaces of rocker arms and rocker arm

balls with Molykote or its equivalent.

1.
Install push rods; Be sure push rods seat in lifter

socket.

2.
Install rocker arms, rocker arm balls and rocker

arm nuts.

3.
Adjust valves when lifter is on base circle of cam-

shaft lobe as follows:

With Hydraulic Valve
Lifters

2L.
Crank engine until
mark on torsional damper

lines up with center or "0M mark on the timing

tab and the engine is in the number 1 firing posi-

tion. This may be determined by placing fingers

on the number 1 cylinder valve as the mark on the

rocker arm cover may be sheared by bumpii

end of rocker arm cover rearward with palm

hand or a rubber mallet.

Fig.
3V - Exhaust Manifold French Locks
Fig.
4V - Valve Adjustment (Hydraulic)

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

ENGINE 6-28

damper comes near the "0" mark on the front

cover.
11
the valves are not moving, the engine is

in the number 1 firing position. If the valves

move as the mark comes up to the timing tab, the

.
engine is in number 6 firing position and crank-

shaft should be rotated one more revolution to

reach the number 1 position,

b.
Valve adjustment is made by backing off the ad-

justing nut (rocker arm stud nut) until there is

play in the push rod and then tighten nut to just

remove all push rod to rocker arm clearance.

' this may be determined by rotating push rod with

fingers as the nut is tightened (fig. 4
V).
When

push rod does not readily move in relation to the

rocker arm, the clearance has been eliminated.

The adjusting nut should then be tightened an

additional 1 turn to place the hydraulic lifter

plunger in the center of its travel. No other

adjustment is required.

c. With the engine in the number 1 firing position

as determined above, the following valves may be

adjusted.

Exhaust - 1, 3, 4, 8

Intake - 1, 2, 5, 7

d. Crank the engine one revolution until the pointer

"(X" mark and torsional damper mark are again

in alignment. This is number 6 firing position.

With the engine in this position the following

valve may be adjusted.

Fig.
5V - Valve Adjustment (Mechanical)
Exhaust - 2, 5, 6, 7

Intake
-•
3, 4, 6, 8

With Mechanical Valve
Lifters

a. Crank engine until mark on torsional damper

lines up with center or "0" mark on the timing

tab and the engine is in the number 1 firing posi-

tion. This may be determined by placing fingers

on t£e number 1 cylinder valve as the mark on the

damper comes near the n0" mark on the front

cover. If the valves are not moving, the engine

is in the number 1 firing position. If the valves

move as the mark comes up to the timing tab, the

engine is in number 6 firing position and crank-

shaft should be rotated one more revolution to

reach the number 1 position.

b.
With the engine in the number 1 firing position as

determined above, adjust the following valves to

specifications with a feeler gauge (fig. 5V).

Exhaust - 4, 8

Intake - 2, 7. .

c. Turn crankshaft 1/2 revolution (180°) clockwise

and adjust the following valve to specifications

with a feeler gauge.

Exhaust -3,6

Intake - 1, 8

d. Turn crankshaft 1/2 revolution (180°) clockwise

until the pointer "0" mark and torsional-damper

mark are again in alignment. This is number 6

firing position. With the engine in this position,

adjust the following valves to specifications with

a feeler gauge.

Exhaust -5,7

Intake - 3, 4

e. Turn crankshaft 1/2 revolution (180°) clockwise

and adjust the following valves to specifications

with a feeler gauge.

Exhaust - 1, 2

Intake - 5, 6

f. Readjust valves (hot and running) as outlined

under "Engine Tune Up".

4.
Install rocker arm covers as outlined.

5.
Adjust carburetor idle speed and mixture.

VALVE LIFTERS

Hydraulic valve lifters very seldom require attention;

The lifters are extremely simple in design, readjust-

ments are not necessary, and servicing of the lifters re-

quires only that care and cleanliness be exercised in the

handling of parts.

Locating Noisy Lifters (Hydraulic)

Locate a noisy valve lifter by using a piece of garden

hose approximately four feet in length. Place one end of

the hose near the end of each intake and exhaust valve

with the other end of the hose to the ear. In this manner,

the sound is localized making it easy to determine which

lifter is at fault.

Another method is to place a finger on the face of the

valve spring retainer. If the lifter is not functioning

properly, a distinct shock will be felt when the valve re-

turns to its seat.-*

The general types of valve lifter noise are as follows:

1.
Hard Rapping Noise—Usually caused by the plunger

becoming tight in the bore of the lifter body to such

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

ENGINE 6-29

an extent that the return spring can no longer push

the plunger back up to working position. Probable

causes are:

a. Excessive varnish or carbon deposit causing ab-

normal stickiness.

b.
(Sailing or "pick-up" between plunger and bore of

lifter body, usually caused by an abrasive piece of

dirt or metal wedging between plunger and lifter

body.

2.
Moderate Rapping Noise--Probable causes are:

a. Excessively high leakdown rate.

b.
Leaky check valve seat.

c. Improper adjustment.

3.
General Noise Throughout the Valve Train-rThis

will, in almost all cases, be a definite indication of

insufficient oil supply, or improper adjustment.

4.
Intermittent Clicking—Probable causes are:

a. A microscopic piece of dirt momentarily caught

between ball seat and check valve ball.

b.
In rare cases, the ball itself may be out-of-round

or have a flat spot.

c. Improper adjustment.

In most cases where noise exists in one or more lifters

all lifter units should be removed, disassembled, cleaned

in a solvent, reassembled, and reinstalled in the engine.

If dirt, corrosion, carbon, etc. is shown to exist in one

unit, it more than likely exists in all the units, thus it

would only be a matter of time before all lifters caused

trouble.

Removal

1.
Remove intake manifold as outlined.

2.
Remove valve mechanism as outlined.

3.
Remove valve lifters.

NOTE: Place valve lifters in a rack so they

may be reinstalled in the same location.

Installation

1.
Install valve lifters.

NOTE: Whenever new valve lifters are being

installed coat foot of valve lifters with Molykote

or its equivalent.

2.
Install intake manifold as outlined.

3.
Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.

VALVE STEM OIL SEAL AND/OR VALVE SPRING

Replacement

1.
Remove rocker arm cover(s) as outlined.

2.
Remove spark plug, rocker arm and push rod on the

cylinders to be serviced.

3.
Apply compressed air to the spark plug hole to hold

tl*e valves in place.

NOTE: A tool to apply air to the cylinder is

available through local jobbers or may be manu-

factured. In manufacturing this Tool a AC-46N

Spark Plug or its equivalent is recommended.

This will make the Tool universal for all

Chevrolet engines. Chisel the spark plug as

shown, then drive the porcelain out of the plug

by tapping the center electrode against a hard

block. Using a 3/8" pipe tap, cut threads in the

remaining portion of the spark plug and assem-

ble as shown (fig. 6V).
Fig.
6V - Air Adapter Tool

4.
Using Tool J-5892, to compress the valve spring, re-

move the valve locks, valve cap, and valve spring and

damper (fig. 7V).

5.
Remove valve stem oil seal.

6. Remove as follows:

283, 327 and 350 eu. in.
Engines

a. To replace, set the valve spring and damper,

valve shield and valve cap in place. The close

coiled end of the spring is installed against the

cylinder head.

b.
Compress the spring with Tool J-5892 and install

oil seal in the lower groove of the stem, making

sure the seal is flat and not twisted.

NOTE: A light coat of oil on the seal will help

prevent twisting.

Fig.
7V - Compressing Valve Spring

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

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

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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ENGINE FUEL 6M-3

Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustment (With Air Injection

Reactor System)

The following is the recommended procedure for Air

Injection Reactor System equipped engines.

NOTE: This adjustment should be performed

with engine at operating temperature and parking

brake applied.

1.
Remove air cleaner.

2.
Connect tachometer 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 3 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 dirve, synchronized transmission in

neutral).

5.
Adjust idle mixture screw (turn in) to "lean roll"

position; then turn screw out 1/4 turn (1/4 turn

rich from "lean roll"). The definition of "lean

roll" point is a 20 to 30 rpm drop in engine speed,

obtained by leaning the idle mixture.

NOTE: On air conditioned vehicles, turn air

conditioning "OFF" on in-line, 283, 327, and'

350 cu. in. engines, and turned "ON" and hot

idle compensator held closed on 396 and 427 cu.

in. engines.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as needed for final adjustment.

NOTE: If necessary, final adjustment of the
carburetor may be made with air cleaner

installed.

7.
Shut down the engine, remove gauges and install air

cleaner. *

Fast Idle Adjustment

Rochester
4MV and Holley

With fast idle lever on high step of cam and choke valve

open (engine warm) set fast idle to give specified engine

rpm. Adjust sejrew on Rochester 4MV and bend fast

idle lever *pn Holley. .

Choke Adjustment

With Remote Choke (Fig. 2c)

1.
Remove air cleaner and check to see that choke

valve and rod move freely.

2.
Disconnect choke rod at choke lever.

3.
Check choke adjustment as follows:

On all except 275 and 300 h.p. 327 cu. in. engines,

hold choke valve closed and pull.rod up against stop.

The top of choke rod end should be 1/2-1 rod diame-

ter above top of hole in choke valve lever.

On 275 and 300 h.p. 327 cu. in. engines, hold choke

valve closed and push rod down against stop on ther-

mostat bracket. The top of the choke rod should be

1/2-1 rod diameter below the top of the hole in the

choke lever.

4.
If necessary, adjust rod length by bending rod at

offset bend. (Bend must be such that rod enters

choke lever hole freely and squarely).

5.
Connect rod at choke lever and install air cleaner.

With Manual Choke (Carter YF)

1.
Remove air cleaner.

CHOKE VALVE

COMPLETELY

CLOSED

PULL UPWARD ON

ROD TO END OF

TRAVEL

BEND ROD

TO ADJUST
ROD IN BOTTOM

OF SLOT

BOTTOM OF

ROD SHOULD

BE EVEN WITH

TOP OF

HOLE
CHOKE VALVE

CLOSED

BOTTOM OF

ROD SHOULD

BE EVEN WITH

TOP OF HOLE

TOP OF ROD

SHOULD BE EVEN

WITH BOTTOM

OF HOLE (CHOKE

CLOSED)

BEND ROD TO

ADJUST

PULL DOWNWARD'

ON ROD TO CON-

TACT STOP

L6 (TYPICAL)

[

V8 327-275 HP

V8 350-295 HP
BEND ROD

TO ADJUST

PULL UPWARD ON

ROD TO CONTACT

STOP ON BRACKET

ALL V8 (EXCEPT 327-275 HP

AND 350-295 HP)

Fig.
2C—Remote Choke Adjustment

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

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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