
FUEL TANK
AND
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
8-18
CORVETTE
FUEL TANK
INDEX
Page
General Description.
. 8-18
Service Operations
8-18
Fuel Tank
8-18
Gauge Sending Unit
8-20
Fuel Lines.
8-20
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
20 GALLON TANK
Fig.
21
—Corvette Fuel Tanks
The Corvette
is
equipped with
a
standard
20
gallon
(approx.) tank
or an RPO 36
gallon (approx.) fiberglass
tank
(fig. 21). The
tanks
are
installed
at the
very rear
of
the
vehicle, convenient
for
direct fuel filling into
the
tank.
The
tanks
are
held
in
place
by
two metal straps
at-
tached individually
to a
removable
gas
tank frame
sup-
port.
Two
guides
at the end of
the straps
are
adjustable
for securing
the
straps onto
the
tank support. The tank
support
is
secured
to the
frame rail with flat washers,
lockwashers, bolts
and
nuts.
The
tanks' rest
on six
felt
anti-squeak pads.
One pad
centers
on the
rear frame
crossmember
and one at
each side
on the
same cross-
member.
At the
same rear location two pads
are
placed
on
the
tank
at the
metal support strap (rear) attachment
location
and
another anti-squeak
pad
cemented
on the
support
at
the front
of
the tank.
The fuel tanks
are
equipped with
a gas
gauge metering
unit,
a
fuel pickup, fuel strainer
and
vent line.
If it be-
comes necessary,
the
tank
can be
completely drained
by
removing
the
fuel pickup hose which
is
located
at
the
bot-
tom
of the
tank,
or
by removing the metering
for
quicker
draining.
A pressure vacuum type, positive vented design
cap,
conforming
to
I.C.C. regulations,
is
used on both regular
production
and
optional fuel tanks.
The cap is
inter-
changeable with past model tanks
for
service replace-
ment purposes.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
FUEL TANK
CAUTION:
IF THE GAS
TANK SHOULD
BE
REMOVED
AND
INSTALLED, CARE SHOULD
BE EXERCISED
TO
AVOID PUNCTURING,
DROPPING
OR
DENTING
THE GAS
TANK.
Removal
(20
Gallon Tank)
WARNING: FIRST REMOVE BATTERY
CABLE.
1.
Remove
the
spare tire from tire carrier.
2.
Remove spare tire carrier bolted attachments
and
carrier
(fig. 22).
3.
Remove
the "U"
bolt attachments
at
both rear tail
pipe
(See
Figure
23).
4.
Separate
the
exhaust system
at
the transmission sup-
port crossmember
by
loosening
the "U"
bolt nuts.
5. Remove both rear muffler brackets from
the
frame
and slide
the
muffler system rearward.
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Fig.
22—Spare Tire Carrier Installed
6. Remove two fuel tank retaining strap bottom nuts
from forward support member located at forward
front side of tank.
7. Remove fuel tank metering unit wires (fig. 25).
8. Remove fuel pickup line and drain tank.
9. Remove gas cap, filler neck boot from the top of tank
and disconnect drain line (fig. 24).
NOTE:6
Coupe Models—Remove filler neck.
10.
Remove fuel tank support frame attachment bolts and
support.
11.
Lower tank and rotate toward the front of vehicle.
Installation (20 Gallon Tank)
NOTE:
Place hoses and wires to one side and
position anti-squeak pads to the crossmember,
END OF HOSE FLUSH
TO Va INCH BACK FROM
EDGE OF BUMPERETTE
Fig.
24-Gas Tank Filler Neck Vent Hose
cemented to the support and attached to the tank.
Replace with new pads as required.
1.
Hook retaining straps at the rear frame crossmem-
ber. (Crimp strap ends at rear frame attachment.)
NOTE:
Make certain strap ends are hooked and
anti-squeak pads are properly positioned.
2.
Slowly rotate fuel tank into position.
CAUTION: Coupe-Install filler neck after tank
is installed.
3.
Attach fuel tank support at the frame side rails.
TANK METERING UNI
WIRE CONNECTIONS
Fig.
23—Exhaust System Tail Pipe Attachment
Fig.
25—Fuel Tank Metering Unit, Wires and Lines
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4.
Attach the retaining straps with strap guide attached
to the fuel tank support, and secure with-the nut and
lockwasher assembly.
5. Connect the filler neck boot to the drain hose of the
tank and install boot around filler neck,
6. Connect the fuel pickup line, ground wire and make
certain that the fuel drain line is flush to 1/2" in-
board of the rear bumper opening.
7. Attach tank metering unit wires (fig. 25).
8. Replace fuel in tank. Replace gas cap.
9. Check for possible leaks.
10.
Reconnect the exhaust system by reversing the above
removal procedures (see "Exhaust System").
11.
Install spare tire carrier by securing the bolt
attachment.
12.
Install the spare tire in the tire carrier.
Removal (36 Gallon Tank)
1.
Remove cover (fig. 26).
2.
Disconnect hoses and drain tank and remove two
fittings at bottom of tank.
3.
Disconnect fuel and vent lines and wires at tank
(fig. 27).
4.
Remove straps.
installation (36 Gallon Tank)
Reverse removal procedure to install.
FUEL TANK METERING UNIT OR GAUGE
SENDING UNIT AND STRAINER
The fuel tank metering unit is located at the bottom of
the fuel tank. The fuel strainer is attached at the end of
the sending unit inside the tank.
Replacement (20 Gallon Tank)
1.
Follow fuel tank removal procedure through Step 2.
2.
Drain the tank. Disconnect the attaching wires.
3.
Remove metering unit with a fuel tank gauge unit
Spanner J-8950 (revised).
4.
'Remove metering unit and gasket.
CAUTION: Carefully remove unit so as not to
damage screen on the end of the pipe.
5. Clean strainer screen by blowing out with com-
pressed air.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
Replacement (36 Gallon Tank)
1.
Remove cover.
2.
Follow Steps 2 thru 6 as outlined under replacement
for 20 gallon tank.
FUEL LINES
20 Gallon Tank
The fuel lines are conveniently located along the out-
side of the right frame rail (fig. 28). The lines extend
Fig.
26—Gasoline Tank (36 Gallon) Compartment Cover
from the fuel tank pickup at the bottom of the tank, along
the rear frame crossmember to the right frame rail,
extending through the rail at the kickup area and along the
top inside edge of the frame to the fuel pump, Flexible
hoses are located at the fuel tank pickup and at the fuel
pump.
36 Gallon Tank
The 36 gallon tank fuel lines are routed from the bot-
tom of both sides of the tank to the right frame rail
(fig. 20).
Maintenance
CAUTION: Always drain gasoline from the
complete fuel system including carburetor, fuel
pump and all fuel lines and fuel tank if the vehi-
cle is to be stored for any great length of time.
This precaution will prevent accumulation~ol
gum formation and resultant poor engine
performance.
. The fuel lines should occasionally be inspected for
leaks,
kinks or dents, especially when work has been
done on the underside of car or after the car has been
traveling over rough or stone roads at higher speeds.
If evidence of dirt is found in the carburetor or fuel pump
at disassembly, the lines should be disconnected and
blown put. Check the fuel tank strainer for damage or
omission.
Fuel lines are beaded-type ends for connection to
hoses and flared ends for secure metal-to-metal line
connections.
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assembly is mounted on top of the tank and cannot be
removed for service without lowering the tank. The
upper filler neck assembly is routed through an opening
in the rear panel above the bumper and through the trunk
floor pan (fig. 33). The filler neck is not centered in the
rear panel but offset to the right to obtain the proper fill
rate.
The fuel pickup pipe is an integral part of the tank
meter unit^ located at the top front center of the tank. A
fine mesh screen is located at the bottom end of the fuel
pickup pipe to prevent the entrance of foreign material
into the fuel system.
Fig.
33—Filler Neck Assembly
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
FUEL TANK
Draining Tank
Refer to Chevrolet page 8-2.
Removal and Installation
1.
Drain fuel tank. .'...' .
2.
Raise vehicle.
3.
Disconnect fuel pickup line, gauge wire and ground
lead from tank unit.
4.
Loosen filler neck inlet hose clamp.
5. Remove tank support strap bolts and straps, then
lower tank carefully.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
FUEL TANK GAUGE SENDING UNIT (Fig. 34)
Replacement
1.
Remove fuel tank.
2.
Remove cam lock using special Tool J-8950.
3.
Remove meter unit and rubber gasket.
CAUTION: Carefully remove unit so as not to
damage screen on end of pipe.
4.
Clean screen by blowing out with compressed air.
5. Reverse removal procedure to install.
FUEL LINES (Fig. 35)
The gasoline lines extending from fuel tank to fuel
pump,
are routed on the underside of the underbody, on
the right side, opposite the single exhaust system. The
lines extend from the fuel tank to the right side of the
engine to the fuel pump and over the front of the engine
to the carburetor.
Maintenance
CAUTION:
plete fuel
Always drain gasoline from corn-
including carburetor, fuel
pump and
fuel lines and fuel tank if the
vehicle is to be stored for any
eciable
length of time. This precaution will prevent
accumulation of gum formation and resultant
poor engine performance.
The fuel lines should occasionally be inspected for
leaks,
kinks, or dents. If evidence of dirt is found in the
carburetor or fuel pump disassembly, the lines should be
disconnected and blown out. Check the fuel tank strainer
for damage or omission. Fuel lines are of 5/16" diameter
tubing for regular installation with beaded-type ends for
connections to hoses and flared ends for secure line
connections.
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STEERING 9-37
NUT
Fig.
69—Control Valve Ball Stud Seal Replacement
(Service Type)
4.
Center the ball stud, seal and clamp at opening in
adapter housing, then install spacer, bolt and nut.
Removal
1.
Raise the front of the vehicle off the floor and place
it on stands.
2.
Remove the relay rod to control valve clamp bolt.
3.
Disconnect the two pump to control valve hose cdn-
nections and allow fluid to drain into a container,
then disconnect the two remaining valve to power
cylinder hoses.
4.
Remove the retaining nut from the ball stud to pitman
arm connection and disconnect the control valve
from the pitman arm.
5. Turn the pitman arm to the right clear of the control
valve and unscrew the control valve from the relay
rod.
6. Remove the control valve from the vehicle.
Installation
1.
Install the control valve on the vehicle by reversing
the removal procedure.
2.
Reconnect the hydraulic lines, fill the system with
fluid and bleed out air using the procedure outlined
under "Maintenance and Adjustments/' Grease ball
joint.
POWER CYLINDER (Fig. 70)
Chevy II and Corvette
Removal
1.
Disconnect the two hydraulic lines connected to the
power cylinder and drain fluid into a container. Do
not reuse.
2.
Remove cotter pin, nut, retainer and grommet from
power cylinder rod attached to the frame bracket.
3.
Also remove grommet and retainer from bracket if
replacement parts are required.
1.
Snap Ring
2.
End Plug and
Lube Fitting
3.
"O" Ring
Fig.
70—Power Cylinder—Exploded View
4.
Spring
5. Spring Seat
6. Ball Stud
7. Ball Seat
8. Ball Stud Seal
9. Piston Body
10.
Piston Rod Seal
11.
Backup Washer
•12.
Scraper Element
13.
Piston Rod Scraper
14.
Snap Ring
15.
Piston Rod
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ELECTRICAL-BODY
AND
CHASSIS
12-26
•
Low oil
pressure
• High engine temperature
• Defective wiring
or
switch
connector from sender
in block above starter
on
and
at
left front
of
distributor
on V-8
Sending Unit Replacement
1.
Disconnect wiring harness
unit terminal (located
L-6 engines
engines).
2.
Remove sender unit using Tool J-21757
or 12
point
socket, replace with
new
unit
and
check operation.
GENERATOR INDICATOR
1.
Ignition
on,
Engine
not
Running
and
Telltale Light
Off.
• Indicator bulb burned out, replace bulb.
• Open circuit
or
loose connection
in the
telltale
light circuit.
2.
telltale Light Stays
on
after Engine
is
Started.
If indicator light does
not go out at
engine idle
speed, refer
to
Charging Systems under Engine
Electrical, Section
6Y.
TEMPERATURE (COOLING SYSTEM) INDICATOR
The temperature indicator circuit consists
of two re-
motely located units, indicator gauge
and
engine sender
unit.
The
indicator gauge, located
in the
instrument
panel, consists
of a
red light which will indicate
an
over-
heated engine condition.
Engine Sender Unit Replacement
1.
Drain engine cooling system
to a
level below unit.
2.
Remove sender unit (located
in the
inlet manifold
near water pump housing
on V-8
engines and
in the
cylinder head near
an
exhaust port
oh L-6
engines)
and replace with new unit.
3.
Refill cooling system
and
check operation
of
unit.
CHEVELLE INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
INDEX
Page
General Description
* *
i2-26
Service Operations
12-26
Instrument Panel
12-26
Instrument Cluster.
12-26
Fuel Gauge and/or Ammeter
12-27
Clock,
i 12-27
Speedometer
12-27
Page
Speedometer Cable
.
. 12-27
Temperature Gauge
12-29
Oil Pressure Gauge
12-29
Indicator Lights.
. 12-29
Oil Pressure Indicator
12-29
Generator Indicator
. . 12-29
• Temperature Indicator
12-29
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chevelle instrument cluster assembly consists
of:
a speedometer;
a
fuel gauge;
a
generator,
an
engine
tem-
perature and an
oil
pressure indicator lamp, and includes
a clock
on
deluxe models.
On
super sport models,
am-
meter, coolant temperature
and oil
pressure gauges
re-
place
the
appropriate indicator lights. Except
for the
speedometer,
all of the
indicator lamps, instruments
and
gauges
of
these clusters may
be
serviced without remov-
ing
the
instrument cluster assembly from
the
vehicle.
In addition
to the
instrument indicator lamps,
a
brake
warning lamp
is
included
in the
cluster
as
standard
equipment.
The
indicator
is
connected
to the
parking
brake
and
brake pressure differential switches
and
serves
a
dual function.
It
lights when the parking brake
is applied
and
also when
the
brake pedal
is
applied,
if a
malfunction should occur
in the
brake system
due to a
loss
of
hydraulic pressure. Servicing
of the
hydraulic
pressure differential switch
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manual.
Regular maintenance
is not
required on the instrument
cjLuster
or its
components other than maintaining dean
and tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts
and keeping
the
speedometer cable properly lubricated.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
41
thru
44)
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove steering coupling bolt and disconnect steer-
ing shaft from coupling.
3.
Loosen mast jacket lower clamp.
4.
Remove
air
conditioning center distributor duct
(if
so equipped).
5. Remove radio rear support bracket screw.
6. Remove mast jacket upper support clamp and retain-
ing bolts from lower support (refer
to
Section
9,
Steering).
CAUTION: Cover mast jacket
and
parl
brake handle with
a
suitable material
to
prevc
scratching.
7.
Disconnect speedometer cable
at
rear
of
cluster
housing
and
speed warning control knob
at
panel
(if
so equipped).
8. Remove instrument panel retaining screws (nine
upper and five lower).
.
9. Working under the console remove four lower retain-
ing screws from instrument cluster housing.
10.
Pull instrument panel assembly from console and
lay
forward on mast jacket.
11.
Disconnect wiring harness, cluster lamps and wiring
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SECTION 13
RADIATOR AND GRILLE
INDEX
Page Page
General Description 13-1 Repairs 13-4
Radiator and Shroud-All Vehicles (Except Corvette) . . . . 13-1 Installation 13-4
Removal 13-1 Grille Assembly - Chevy II 13-4
Installation 13-1 Removal . 13-4
Radiator and Fan Shroud - Corvette . . . . 13-1 Repairs 13-5
Fan Shroud Replacement 13-1 Installation . 13-5
Aluminum Radiator 13-1 Grille Assembly - Corvette 13-5
Copper Radiator . 13-1 Removal . . . . 13-5
Grille Assembly - Chevrolet 13-2 Installation ....*... 13-5
Removal 13-2 Grille Assembly - Caxnaro 13-5
Repairs 13-3 Removal 13-5
Installation 13-3 Repairs . 13-6
Grille Assembly - Chevelle 13-3 Installation . . 13-6
Removal 13-.Q
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Radiator assemblies are attached by cap screws either the radiator and shroud are basically the same for each
to the radiator support or radiator shroud, depending on vehicle,
the engine installation of each vehicle. The Camaro fan
Shroud is mounted in two bottom slots and secured by one NOTE: Refer to the Fisher Body Service Man-
bolt at the top. Removal and installation procedures for ual for Body, Section IX for Sheet Metal, Section
14 for Bumpers, and Section 1A for Air Condi-
tioning information when required.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
RADIATOR
AND
SHROUD—ALL VEHICLES
NOTE: Reach upper two shroud bolts from top,
(EXCEPT CORVETTE)
between hood and radiator support. Reach lower
4 by reaching around front edge of open hood.
Removal
1.
Drain radiator. 4.- Remove shroud carefully (tilt rearward, then lift up
2.
Disconnect inlet and outlet radiator hoses, and Pow- to clear fan blades).
erglide cooler lines if vehicle is so equipped. 5. Reverse procedure to install, fill cooling system and
3.
Remove radiator and shroud attaching screws and lift check for leaks.
radiator and shroud out of vehicle.
Aluminum Radiator
Installation
NOTE:
Refer to Figures 1 through 5 for radi- Removal and Installation
ator fan and shroud assembled positions for each 1. Remove shroud as previously outlined.
vehicle. Reverse removal procedures, fill cool- 2. Disconnect lower raciiator hose at either end.
ing system and check for leaks. 3. Remove radiator upper mount bracket bolts and
bracket, then lift radiator from vehicle.
RADIATOR AND FAN SHROUD-CORVETTE 4. Reverse procedure to install.
Fan Shroud Replacement (Fig. 4) Copper Radiator
1.
Drain radiator and open hood. (Install a bolt in hole
of hood support bracket for safety purposes.) Removal and Installation
2.
Disconnect upper radiator hose and supply tank hose 1. Remove hood panel assembly after scribing bracket
at radiator connection. location.
3.
Remove shroud bolts. 2. Drain radiator and disconnect radiator hoses.
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SPECIFICATIONS 17
TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH
SECTION 7
THREE SPEED (SAGINAW)
Clutch Gear Retainer to Case Bolts 22 ft lbs.
Side Cover to Case Bolts . . 22 ft lbs.
Extension to Case Bolts (except overdrive) . . . . 45 ft lbs.
Overdrive Attaching Lower Left Hand Bolt (Marked X) . 30 ft lbs.
Shift Lever to Shifter Shaft Bolts 20 ft lbs.
Lubrication Filler Plug . . . . 15 ft lbs.
Transmission Case to Clutch Housing Bolts 55 ft lbs.
Crossmember to Frame Nuts . . • 25 ft lbs.
Crossmember to Mount and Mount to Extension Bolts 40 ft lbs.
THREE SPEED (WARNER)
Clutch Gear Retainer to Case Bolts . t . . . 20 ft lbs.
Side Cover to Case Bolts 20 ft lbs.
Extension to Case Bolts . . 40 ft lbs.
Shift Lever to Shifter Shaft Nut 25 ft lbsi
Lubrication Filler and Drain Plugs 20 ft lbs.
Transmission Case to Clutch Housing Bolts 55 ft lbs.
Crossmember to Frame Nuts 25 ft lbs.
Crossmember to Mount Bolts 40 ft lbs.
FOUR SPEED (SAGINAW)
Clutch Gear Retainer to Case Bolts 22 ft lbs.
Side Cover to Case Bolts 22 ft lbs.
Extension to Case Bolts (except overdrive) ' . : 45 ft lbs.
Shift Lever to Shifter Shaft Bolts 20 ft lbs.
Lubrication Filler Plug . 15 ft lbs.
Transmission Case to Clutch Housing Bolts . 55 ft lbs.
Crossmember to Frame Nuts 25 ft lbs.
Crossmember to Mount and Mount to Extension Bolts 40 ft lbs.
FOUR SPEED (MUNCIE)
Clutch Gear Bearing Retainer to Case Bolts 25 ft lbs.
Cover to Case Bolts . 20 ft lbs.
Extension and Retainer tp Case Bolts-(Upper) . 20 ft lbs.
-(Lower) 30 ft lbs.
Lubrication Filler Plug J 30 ft lbs.
Shift Lever to Shifter Shaft Nut 20 ft lbs.
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