1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil change

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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driven disk is sandwiched between the magnetic disk and

a field plate. The field plate forms a returning path for

the magnetic field from the magnetic disk.

The gear drive for the magnetic disk is a 90 degree

nylon gear drive with the driven gear rotating both the

magnetic disK and the speedometer drive cable.

Vacuum Switch, Air Bleed and Filter, and Low

Limit Speed Switch

The end of the shaft from the speed sensing assembly

with the rubber drum extends into the air bleed metering

assembly. This rubber drum has a tang extending from

its surface which allows a set of points to close at a

specific car speed. When the car reaches about 20 mph,

the rubber drum has rotated far enough (moved by the

brass driven disk in the magnetic field) so that its tang

has allowed a spring loaded electrical point to contact

another point. These points are in series with the sole-

noid coil so that under 20 mph, no Regulator operation

is possible.

Surrounding the rubber drum is a "U" shaped spring

clip which is held spread away from the drum by the

nose or cam of the solenoid when the solenoid is in the

relaxed position. The rubber drum and this clip com-

prise the speed clutch of the regulator. When the sole-

noid is energized, the solenoid nose moves toward the

drum and releases the ends of the clip. The clip springs

inward and attaches itself by friction to the drum. Now,
ACCESSORIES 15-5

any change in car speed will rotate the drum and move

the "U" clip just as a speedometer moves its needle.

The top of the MUtf clip is attached to the air bleed valve.

The clip moves a sleeve which slides on the orifice

tube thereby covering and uncovering air ports in the

wall of the tube (the tube inner end is plugged) whenever

car speed changes from the speed at which the solenoid

was energized. The direction of drum rotation is such

that resulting bleed valve operation will cause the Servo

to decrease engine power if the car exceeds the preset

speed and increase engine power if car speed decreases.

The air which passes out the orifice tube enters the

Regulator through the openings in the solenoid housing,

passes through the oil wetted polyurethane filter, and then

enters the orifice tube ports.

When the solenoid is de-energized, the nose retracts

and cams the ends of the "U" clip outward so that it re-

leases the rubber drum.

The solenoid also operates a vacuum switch simul-

taneously with the clutching and declutching of the "U"

clip.
The vacuum switch supplies the Servo unit with

manifold vacuum. The solenoid operated vacuum valve

slides over two ports in the Regulator wall. One port

is connected to manifold vacuum and the other is con-

nected to the center port of the Servo unit. When the

solenoid is de-energized, the valve closes the manifold

vacuum port and opens the Servo port to the inside of

the regulator case. When the solenoid is energized, the

valve connects the Servo port to the manifold vacuum

AAAGNET

SPEED CUP

FIELD PLATE

HAIRSPRING
TO SPEEDOMETER

MAGNET HOUSING

ASSEMBLY
ORIFICE TUBE &

CONNECTOR ASSEM.
CONTROL

VALVE

CLUTCH

SPRING

LOW LIMIT

SPEED SWITCH

RUBBER

DRUM

VACUUM PORT

TO SERVO

INPUT CONNECTION

SOLENOID COIL

SOLENOID AND CLUTCH

HOUSING ASSEMBLY
VACUUM PORT

TO ENGINE

VACUUM VALVE

UNLOCKING CAM

•SOLENOID PLUNGER

AIR FILTER

SIDE VIEW SECTION

REGULATOR DISENGAGED
END VIEW SECTION

ENGAGED

Fig.
8 - Regulator-Cross Section '

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ACCESSORIES 15-9

Adjustment- Adjust the bead chain so that it is as tight

as possible without holding the throttle open when the

carburetor is set at its lowest idle throttle position.

When connecting the bead chain (engine stopped) manually

set the fast idle cam at its lowest step and connect the

chain so that it does not hold the idle screw off the cam.

If the chain needs to be cut, cut it three beads beyond the

bead which pulls the linkage.

REGULATOR

Service - A defective regulator, that is one which is not

simply out of adjustment, must be replaced. During re-

placement, check the hoses which connect to the regulator

and replace any which are cracked or deteriorated.

Air Filter

The air filter located in the solenoid cover should be

cleaned and re-oiled at engine oil change intervals.

1.
Snap the solenoid cover off.

2.
Remove the filter and wash it in kerosene or mineral

spirits. Squeeze it dry and wet with SAE 10 engine

oil.
Squeeze out excess oil and reinstall into the

cover.

3.
Attach the cover with neoprene seal to the solenoid

housing. Be certain that the cover fits tightly to the

housing.

One regulator adjustment is possible: Engagement-

Cruising Speed Zeroing (to remove any difference be-

tween engagement and cruising speed).

NOTE:
No regulator adjustment should be

made, however, until the following items have

been checked or serviced:

1.
Bead chain properly adjusted.

2.
All hoses in good condition, properly attached, not

leaking, not pinched or kinked.

3.
Regulator air filter clean and properly oiled.

4.
Electric and vacuum release switches properly

adjusted.

Engagement—Cruising Speed Zeroing

If the cruising speed is lower than the engagement

speed, loosen the orifice tube locknut and turn the tube

outward; if higher, turn the tube inward. Each 1/8 turn

will alter the engagement-cruising speed difference one

mph. Tighten the locknut after adjustment and check the

system operation at 50 mph.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK OUT

1.
Check fuse and connector.

2.
Check electric brake switch as follows: Unplug con-

nector at brake switch. Connect ohmmeter at points

A and B on brake switch. The ohmmeter must indi-

cate infinity when the brake pedal is depressed and

continuity when pedal is released. The cruise re-

lease brake switch (electric) is adjusted as is the

standard stop light brake switch. Replace electric

brake switch if needed.

3.
Check engagement switch and connecting wiring as
follows: Unplug push button control connector

(brown, blue, black) at electrical wiring harness con-

nector and perform the following tests. (See Fig-

ure 10)

Test #1
—
Connect ohmmeter between terminal #1 (brown

wire) and terminal #2 (blue wire). Continuity shall be

maintained until switch is depressed all the way in.

Test #2
—
Connect ohmmeter between terminal #1 (brown

wire) and terminal #3 (black). No continuity shall be

shown; however, when the button is depressed halfway,

continuity shall be indicated. When the button is pressed

all the way down, no continuity shall be shown.

Test #3 — Connect ohmmeter between terminal #2 (blue

wire) and terminal #3 (black). Button released, no con-

tinuity; however, when the button is depressed partially

and fully, continuity shall be shown.

4.
Check regulator solenoid coil, low-speed switch, and

wiring harness as follows:

a. Disconnect engagement switch wire harness con-

nector from the main wire harness connector

(brown, blue, and black wires). Connect ohm-

meter
'
between point C (blue wire in main wire

harness) and ground. (Make sure the regulator is

well grounded to chassis.) The ohmmeter should

read 45 ohms ± 2 ohms. If a resistance of

greater value is shown, then disconnect the con-

nector from the regulator and measure the re-

sistance of the blue wire from point C to D. It

should measure 40 ohms. Check the resistance

from point E (vertical bar of terminal forming T)

to ground. It should measure 5 ohms ± 1/4 ohm.

Replace either the wiring harness or solenoid as

needed if greater values are indicated. The black

harness wiring from point F to G should also be

checked for continuity.

ENGAGEMENT SWITCH TEST

BUTTON POSITION

Cruise (released)

Engage (partially depressed)

Trim (fully depressed)
TERMINALS

1 TO 2

closed

Closed

open
1 TO 3

open

closed

open
2 TO 3

open

closed

closed

SERVO AND VACUUM SYSTEM CHECK OUT

To determine the condition of the diaphragm, remove

hoses from power unit and apply 14 inches of vacuum to

either vacuum tube opening (seal the other opening) and

hold in for one minute. The vacuum shall not leak down

more than 5 inches of vacuum in one minute. If leakage

is detected, replace servo. To utilize engine as a vac-

uum source, proceed as follows:

1.
DISCONNECT SERVO $EAD CHAIN and hoses from

servo and connect engine vacuum directly to vacuum

servo fitting (fitting in middle of servo). Seal the

servo unit opening.

2.
Note position of servo diaphragm.

3.
Start engine - the diaphragm should pull in.

4.
Clamp off engine vacuum supply line and check for

leakage. '

The cruise release brake switch (vacuum) and connecting

hoses can likewise be checked using a vacuum pump.

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ACCESSORIES 15-12

VACUUM

(WIT

P

VACUUM Llh

, AIR SUPPt

LINES

t

SUPERLIFT F

SHOCK ABSO
OPERATED AIR COMPRESSOR

H STORAGE TANK AND

RESSURE REGULATORJV

\A

4E FROM ENG«NE^"^
/ \-HEIGHT CONTROL

•^-Z n VALVE (WITH TIME

^* DELAY MECHANISM)

EAR II

RBERS

Fig.
12 - Automatic Level Control Schematic

sure,
alternatley to opposite sides of the compressor

diaphragm.

As the compressor cycles, the reservoir air pressure

gradually increases causing a back pressure on the sec-

ond stage piston until it equals the push of pressure

against the diaphragm- At this point, a balanced condi-

tion is reached and the unit stops operating. After res-

ervoir pressure drops due to system air usage, the com-

pressor again begins to cycle and replenish the

reservoir.

Pressure balance will depend upon the prevailing mani-

fold vacuum and atmospheric pressure. Both are af-

fected by altitude above or below sea level. Balance

pressure will vary from approximately 150 to 275 psi.

NOTE: After completion of work on this sys-

tem or when servicing other parts of the car and

the system is deflated, inflate the reservoir to

140 psi or maximum pressure available through

the compressor service valve.

The PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE is preset and

limits the reservoir outlet pressure to approximately 125

psi to avoid damage to the height control valve and Super-

lift shocks.

The HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE, which is mounted on

the frame, senses rear car height through a link attached

to the right rear upper control arm. When load is added

to the car, the overtravel lever is forced up causing an

internal lever to open the intake valve, when this valve

is open high pressure air is admitted to the Superlift

shocks. As the car raises to level, the intake valve shuts

off.

When load is removed from the car, the overtravel

lever is forced down causing the internal arm to open the

exhaust valve. As the car lowers to the level position,

the exhaust valve shuts off.

A four to eighteen second time delay mechanism, which

is built into the height control valve, prevents air trans-

fer due to normal ride movements. The overtravel

lever, which pivots around the control valve shaft, rides

off the flat side of the control valve shaft and does not

have time to. react to the rapid changes or normal ride

motions.
During changes due to loading, the time delay mecha-

nism will allow the overtravel shaft to open either the in-

take or exhaust' valve as required, since this is not a

rapid movement.

The SUPERLIFT shock absorber is essentially a con-

ventional hydraulic unit with a. pliable nylon reinforced

neoprene boot acting as an air chamber.

The unit will extend when inflated and retract when de-

flated by the control valve.

An eight to fifteen psi air pressure is maintained in the

Superlift at all times to minimize boot friction- This is

accomplished by a check valve in the exhaust fitting on

the control valve. Neither shock absorber function nor

conventional ride motions thru rear coil springs is im-

paired in the event of accidental air pressure loss. .

A combination of steel tubing and reinforced rubber

hose is used for air lines throughout the system.

-SUPERLIFT

PORT

STATION WAGON

& SEDAN

INTAKE

PORT
HAUST

PORT

Fig. 13 - Height Control Valve

AIR CHAMBER
BOOT

AIR DOME AIR PISTON

Fig. 14- Superlift Absorber

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SPECIFICATIONS

HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING

SECTION
1A

Compressor

Make Frigidaire

Type
. 6
Cylinder Axial

Displacement

Four-Season
12.6
Cu.
In.

Universal
and
Ail-Weather
.... .10.8 Cu. In.

Rotation Clockwise

Compressor Suction
and
Discharge

Connector Bolt Torque
.......
25 ft lbs.

Compressor Clutch Coil

Ohms
(at
80°F.).
4.18-4.38

Amps
(at
80°F.)
2.86 @ 12
Volts

Torques

Rear Head
to
SheU Stud
Nut 23 lb. ft

Shaft Mounting
Nut 15 lb. ft

Belt Tension.
See
Tune-Up Chart
System Capacities

Refrigerant
R-12

Four-Season
and
Comfortron

Systems.
............
3 lbs., 12 oz.

Universal Systems

Chevrolet, Chevelle,
and
Camaro.
... 3 lbs.

Chevy
n 2 lbs. 8 oz.

All-Weather System
2 lbs. 8 oz.

Compressor
Oil 525
Viscosity

All Systems
11 oz.

Fuses

Comfortron Systems
.

Four-Season Systems
.

Universal Systems
. .

All-Weather System.
.
Fuse

Block

25
amp.

25
amp.

25
amp.

25
amp.
In

Line

30
amp.

30
amp.

20
amp.

20
amp.

SECTION
3

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (Vehicle
dt
Curb Weight)

Caster*

Camber*

Steering Axis

Inclination

tToe-In (Total)

Wheel Bearing

Adjustment

Preload

End Movement
Chevrolet

Pos.
3/4° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/4° ± 1/2°

7-1/2° ± 1/2°

@l/8"
to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Chevelle •

(SS and El Camino)

Neg. 1/2° ± 1/2°

(All others)

Neg. 1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/2° ± 1/2°

8-1/4° ± 1/2°

1/8" to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Chevy n

Pos.
1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/2° ± 1/2°

7° ± 1/2°

1/4" to 3/8"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.000"
to .004"
Corvette

Pos.
1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
3/4° ± 1/2°

7° ± 1/2°

3/16" to 5/16"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Camaro

Pos.
1/2° £ 1/2°

Pos.
1/4° ±1/2°

8 3/4° ± 1/2°

1/8" to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"

•Must not vary more than 1/2° from side to side.

@Toe-In (Total) should be 5/16" to 7/16" after rebuild using new bushings and ball joints.

tAdjust Toe-in with steering gear on straight ahead location after camber and caster have been set Any change

in caster and camber settings will affect toe; always recheck and set toe to specifications.

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SPECIFICATIONS
12

TUNE UP CHART

E

N

G

I

N

E
Type

Displacement

Horsepower

Compression ®

srp

;•

D

S

R

I

B

TT

T

o

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 '

>
± 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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