1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO fuel pressure

ELECTRICAL-BODY
AND
CHASSIS
12-36

CAMARO INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES

INDEX

Page

General Description
12-36

Service Operations
12-36

Instrument Cluster
. . . 12-36

Instrument Lamps
12-36

Printed Circuit
12-36

Fuel Gauge
12-37

Tachometer
. . 12-37

Seat Separator Instrument Console
12-37
Page

Fuel Gauge
12-37

Ammeter
12-37

Temperature Gauge
12-37

Oil Pressure Gauge
. 12-37

Fuel Warning Unit
12-37

Clock.
... 12-37

Oil Pressure Indicator
12-37

Generator Indicator
12-38

Temperature Indicator
12-38

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The standard Camaro instrument cluster assembly con-

sists
of two
circular units which house
the
speedometer

and fuel gauge assemblies.
The oil
pressure, left-hand

directional
and
brake warning indicators
are
located
in

the face
of the
speedometer bezel while generator,
tem-

perature
and
right-hand directional indicators are grouped

with
the
fuel gauge unit.
The
high beam indicator
is

located between
the
cluster bezels.

A special instrumentation package
is
available with
the

eight-cylinder engine
and
center floor console combina-

tion.
The
special cluster includes:
a
clock; coolant

temperature,
oil
pressure, fuel
and
ammeter gauges,

mounted forward
on the
seat separator console;
a ta-

chometer
in the
right circular housing
of the
dash
in-

strument cluster; and
a low
fuel level indicator replacing

the
oil
pressure indicator lamp
in the
instrument cluster.

The instruments
and
gauges,
may be
serviced only

after
the
instrument cluster
is
removed from
the
vehicle.

Indicator
and
cluster lamps except
for the
high beam

indicator
may be
replaced without removing
the
cluster

assembly. Partial cluster removal
is
necessary when

replacing
the
high beam indicator due
to its
proximity
to
the upper brace
rod
anchor plate.
The
bulbs
are in-

stalled
in
plastic sockets which lock into
the
cluster

housing and make contact with
the
printed circuit.

A
low
level fuel warning system
is a
special feature

available with
the
floor console gauge pack. This
sys-

tem includes
an
indicator lamp
in the
dash cluster and
a

semi-conductor unit senses
the
change
in
electrical
re-

sistance
of the
fuel system circuitry
as
variations
in

fuel level occur.
The
sensing device
is
replaced
as a

unit
if
found defective.

The brake warning light serves
a
dual purpose.
It

functions
as an
indicator when
the
parking brake
is ap-

plied
and
also
if
there
is a
malfunction (loss
of
hydraulic

pressure)
in the
brake system. Switches which provide

the signal
to
operate
the
light
are
located
at the
parking

brake assembly
and at the
brake master cylinder
in the

hydraulic lines. Service
of the
brake pressure differ-

ential switch unit
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manual.

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 properly lubricated.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
50
thru
53)

Removal
and
Installation

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove mast jacket lower support screws
at toe
pan.

3.
Remove mast jacket upper support bolts
and
allow

steering wheel
to
rest
on
seat cushion.

CAUTION: Both supports must
be
detached
to

prevent distortion
of
mast jacket.

4.
Remove cluster attaching screws from face
of
panel

and partially remove assembly from console opening.

5. Reaching behind cluster assembly, disconnect speed-

ometer cable, speed warning device
(if so
equipped
-

Fig.
51) and
chassis harness connector
at
rear
of

panel.

6. Remove assembly from console opening to
a
suitable

bench area
for
required service operations.

7.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMP REPLACEMENT

1.
Turn bulb holder counterclockwise
and
pull
out to

remove from
the
cluster housing.
2.
Pull bulb straight out
to
remove from socket.

3.
Press replacement bulb inward
to
lock
in
socket.

4.
Insert lamp assembly into housing, with lugs
on

holder entering notches
in
housing,
and
turn clock-

wise
to
lock
in
place.

PRINTED CIRCUIT REPLACEMENT

1.
Remove instrument cluster
as
previously described

in this section.

2.
Remove
all
cluster illuminating and indicator lamps

from housing.

3.
Remove fuel gauge terminal nuts
or
tachometer
re-

taining nuts securing printed circuit
to
housing.

4.
Remove four
hex
head screws retaining printed
cir-

cuit
to the
cluster housing
and
remove circuit from

housing.

5.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.

CAUTION:
The
retaining screws
are
part
of

the grounding circuit
and
must
be
installed
to

provide proper connections
for the
printed
eir-

cuit.

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ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-37

Fig.
50 - Instrument Cluster Installation — Camaro

FUEL GAUGE REPLACEMENT

1.
Remove instrument cluster assembly as previously

described.

2.
Remove cluster lamps from gauge cover plate,

ground screw and terminal nuts attaching printed

circuit to fuel gauge.

3.
Remove three screws retaining gauge assembly to

cluster housing.

4.
Carefully move printed circuit away from gauge and

remove gauge assembly from cluster housing.

5. Remove terminal nuts securing gauge to cover plate,

and detach gauge unit.

6. To install, reverse removal procedure.

TACHOMETER

NOTE:
The tachometer is a self-contained, all

transistor unit requiring very little service

other than keeping the terminal nuts clean and

tight. The unit is not serviceable and must be

replaced, if defective.

1.
Remove instrument cluster as previously described

in this section.

2.
Remove cluster lamps from rear of gauge cover and

disconnect harness wiring connections from gauge

terminals.

3.
Remove three screws retaining gauge to cluster

housing.

4.
Move printed circuit away from gauge area and re-

move gauge unit from housing.

5. Remove terminal nuts securing gauge to cover

detach unit.

6. To install, reverse removal procedure.

SEAT SEPARATOR INSTRUMENT CONSOLE

(Fig.
54)
(Fuel,
Ammeter, Temperature, Oil Pressure Gauges,

Low Fuel Warning Unit, and Clock)

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove clock shaft knob from face of cluster.

3.
Remove cover retaining screws (4) and cover from

cluster assembly.

NOTE:
Use an alien wrench to remove the two

screws located in the top of the cover below the

instrument console.

4.
Remove four screws retaining gauge mounting plate

to cluster housing.

5. Carefully disengage gauge plate from housing and

disconnect oil pipe and all electrical connections at

rear of gauges.

NOTE:
At this point, with gauge package re-

moval from housing all gauges including the low

fuel warning system may easily be serviced.

6. To install assembly, use reverse of removal

procedure.

OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

If the light does not come on when the ignition switch

is turned on, or if the light comes on and remains on

after the engine is started, one or more of the following

conditions is indicated.

• Low oil pressure

• Defective wiring or switch

Sending Unit Replacement

1.
Disconnect wiring harness connector from sender

unit terminal (located in block above starter on L-6

engines and at left front of distributor on V-8

engines).

Fig.
51 - Speed Warning Device

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ACCESSORIES 15-13

SYSTEM TEST
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Automatic Level Control Test Gauge (Fig. 15)

A complete system test includes on and off-the-car

component tests.. '

On the car tests are:

Quick check of Automatic Level Control System

Compressor output test

Regulator test and adjustment

Control valve test

Time delay test

Line and fitting leak test

Trim adjustment

Off-the-car operations include:

Control valve replacement

Compressor repair

Component leak tests

a. Compressor, reservoir, and regulator

b.
Control valve

c. Superlifts

Quick Check-On Car (Reservoir Pressure at 150 PSI)

1.
Fill the fuel tank or simulate at the rate of 6 lbs./

gal.
- otherwise car should be empty.

2.
Turn engine off.

3.
Add a 2 passenger load to the rear bumper or tail-

gate.
Maintain the load until the -car lifts or AT

LEAST 20 SECONDS.

4.
After car lifts remove the load and observe until the

car lowers.

FILL VALVE

J-21999

CONNECTORS

Fig.
15 - Test Gauge Set J-22124
NOTE: To service the Automatic Level Con-

trol it will be necessary to secure Gauge Set

J-22124 or make up the following test gauge. If

the connectors indicated are not readily avail-

able others may be substituted.

1.
Collect the following parts:

a. Fill Valve, J-21999.

b.
A tee which has three 1/8M female taper pipe

threads.

c. An adapter which has a 1/4" female taper pipe

thread on one end and a 1/8" male taper pipe

thread on the other end.

d. Air Pressure Gauge, J-4872.

e. Two metal sleeves, rubber seals and tube nuts.

f. A length of 1/8" tubing. ~

g. Two male connectors which have a 1/8" male

taper pipe thread on one end and a 3/8-24 straight

thread male fitting on the other end.

2.
Assembly

a. Connect Fill Valve, J-21999, (female end) at male

connector 3/8-24 straight thread fitting.

b.
Connect other end of male connector to tee.

c. Connect adapter to tee.

d. Connect pressure regulator to adapter.

e. Connect second male connector to tee, (1/8 inch

male pipe thread fitting).

f. Install tubing to connector; other end of tubing

will go on unit to be checked.

NOTE:
Make certain all fittings are air tight.

Compressor Output Test—On Car

1.
With all accessories off, run the engine until fast idle

screw is off the fast idle cam. Turn off ignition.

2.
Deflate system through service valve, then remove

high pressure line at regulator adapter and connect

test gauge.

3.
Inflate reservoir to 70 psi through service valve.

4.
Observe test gauge for evidence of compressor air

leak.

5.
If leaking, proceed to leak test-compressor reser-

voir, and regulator. If not leaking, continue this

test.

6. With engine running at slow idle, observe reservoir

build-up for five minutes. Reservoir pressure should

build up to a minimum of 90 psi.

7.
If compressor fails to cycle, make sure the vacuum

and air intake lines are open and unobstructed before

removing compressor for repair.

8. If build-up is too slow, proceed to repair com-

pressor.

9. Satisfactory build-up indicates system problem to be

in the control section. However, again observe the

test gauge for evidence of an air leak and proceed

accordingly.

Regulator Test and Adjustment

Performance test the regulator with a known good com-

pressor on the car. *

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ACCESSORIES 15-14

Deflate system through service valve and disconnect

line at pressure regulator valve. Install test gauge on

regulator valve high pressure fitting.

Inflate system through service valve to maximum

available pressure.

NOTE: If available pressure is less than 140

psi,
start engine to build-up reservoir to this

pressure.

Regulated pressure should build-up to and hold

steady at 100-130 psi on test gauge.

Check regulated pressure by momentarily (not more

than one second) depressing valve core on test gauge

arid observe gauge reading.

If regulated pressure now reads less than 100 psi,

replace regulator assembly.

If regulated pressure exceeds 130 psi, replace regu-

lator assembly.

Control Valve Test

Exhaust (Superlifts Inflated)

1.
Disconnect control valve lever from link.

2.
Hold lever down in exhaust position until Superlifts

deflate or for a minimum of 18 seconds.

3.
If Superlifts deflate, perform Intake Check.

4.
If Superlifts do not deflate, remove exhaust adapter

from control valve and hold lever down as in Step 2.

Replace adapter, O-ring and filter if this deflates

Superlifts.

5.
Replace control valve if none of the above steps solve

problem.

Intake (Reservoir Pressure 125 psi Minimum)

1.
Disconnect overtravel lever from link.

2.
Hold lever up in intake position until Superlifts in-

Fig.
16 - Assembly Leak Test Preparation
flate or for a minimum of fifteen seconds.

3.
If Superlifts inflate and hold, proceed to Time Delay

Check. '•

4.
If Superlifts inflate and then leak down, perform leak

test on lines and fittings and then on Superlifts and

control valve. Repair or replace as indicated.

Time Delay Test (Reservoir Pressure 125 psi Minimum)

1.
Record rear trim height of empty car (rear bumper

to ground).

2.
Add weight equivalent to two passenger load to rear

of car. Car should begin to level in 4-18 seconds.

3.
Remove weight. After 4-18 seconds car should begin

to settle.

4.
Replace valve if time delay is not within the 4-18

seconds.

Trim Adjustment—On Car

Trim adjustment should be performed with a full fuel

tank (or the equivalent in load at the rate of 6 lbs
./gal-

lon)
,
but no other load.

Abbreviated Adjustment

1.
Fill the compressor at the service valve with the

available air line pressure.

2.
Disconnect link from height control valve lever.

Move the height control valve lever upward until air

fills the Superlifts.

3.
Move lever downward and hold until air stops escap-

ing from the exhaust port of the height control valve.

The Superlifts will now automatically hold 8 to 15

PSI.
;

4.
Let lever go to its neutral position> and loosen the

lever adjustment nut.

5.
Assemble the link to the height control valve lever

and tighten the lever adjustment nut.

NOTE: Do not move control valve lever and

overtravel body while tightening nut.

Leak Tests

Compressor, Reservoir and Regulator

1.
Remove assembly intact.

2.
Connect test gauge to regulator. Inflate reservoir

through service valve to 80-110 psi.

3.
Route an 8" rubber hose between vacuum and vent

ports,
(fig. 16).

4.
Submerge in water and observe for air leaks at:

Reservoir weld seam.

Reservoir to compressor O-ring.

Regulator to compressor O-ring.

Regulator boot-defective internal.O-rihg.

Diaphragm between first and second stage housings.

' Tightening through bolts may correct the leak.

Cover gasket and retainer screw. A few bubbles here

is not a leak. A continuous stream indicates defec-

tive compressor check valves.

Service valve.

Test gauge connections.

5.
Correct any leaks detected by either tightening

screws or replacing parts.

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SPECIFICATIONS
12

TUNE UP CHART

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N

G

I

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Type

Displacement

Horsepower

Compression ®

srp

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D

S

R

I

B

TT

T

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R
Make

0.

Number
Standard

Cold

Gap

Point Dwell

Point Gap

1 ,

Arm Spring Tension

Condenser

T

I

M

j

N

G ®

Drive

Belts
Exc.

A.I.R.

AXR.
Syn.

Auto.

Syn;

Auto.

Fan & P/S

A/C Compressor

A.LR. Pump

Air Cleaner

Valve

Lash

Idle

<§>

Fuel.

Pump
Inlet
Exhaust
<§)

Exc.

A.LR.

A.LR.
Syn.

Auto.

Syn.

Auto.

Pressure

Volume

Crankcase Vent
In Line

153

90
194

120
230

140
250

155

130

AC

AC

31° -
46N

44N

• 34°
V8

283

195

150

AC 45

AC 44
327

210
275
300

160
325
350

150
350

295
396

325

350
427

385

390
400

160

AC 44

AC 43
425
435

150

AC 43N

AC C42N

.035

28° - 32°

.4)16"
(Used) .019" (New)
<

19 - 23 Ounces

4°B

4°B
4°B

4°B

2°B

4°B
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B
28

- 32 (
yz.

19 - 23 oz.

.18 - .23 Microfarad

4°B

4°B

4°B

4ftB
4°B

4°B

0°B

4°B

50 lb. Min. 75

65 Jh. Min. 95

35 lb..Min. 5£

500
2°B

2°B

2°B

2°B
8PB

8°B

6°B'

6°B
6°B

6°B

6°B

4°A
10°B

X

ib°B

X
10PB

X

10°B

X
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B

± 5 lbs.
(Used):
125 ± 5 lbs. (New) Using Strand '

± 5 lbs.. (Used) 140 ± 5 lbs. (New) Using Strand '

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± 5 lbs. (Used) 75 ± 5 lbs. (New) Using Strand r

Hydraulic - One Turn Down From Zero Lash

Hydraulic - One Turn Down From Zero Lash

500

X
700*

600*

3 to
700*

500*

4-1/2
500

600
500

500

700*

600*
700

750
500

500

700

500
500

500

700

500
550

550

700

500
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B
4°B

4°B

4°B

4°B

Tension Gauge

Tension Gauge

Tension Gauge

550

550

700

550
550

550

700

550
550

550

750

600
10°B
5°B

X

X

.022"

.024"

1000

X

X

X
.024"

.028"

750

X

750

X

5 to 6-1/2

One Pint in 30 - 45 Seconds

Service at 12,000 Miles

OD Psi at cranking speed, throttle wide open - Maximum variation, 20 lbs. between cylinders.

© At idle speed with vacuum advance line disconnected and plugged. A = A.T.D.C.; B = B.T.D.C.

® Paper Element - Service at 12,000 miles initially - Check every 6,000 miles thereafter, until replaced.

Polyurethane - Service every 12,000 miles.

Oil Bath - Change oil at regular engine oil change intervals.

® Mechanical - Set with engine at operating temperature and running.

@ Automatic Transmission - Set idle with transmission in drive.

Air Conditioned Vehicles - Set idle with air conditioning turned "ON" except on specifications indicated by *.

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