1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO service

ENGINE-ELECTRICAL-6Y-30

Fig.
2 li—Removing Ignition Switch Nut

4.
Remove heater and/or A/C control panel assembly

retaining screws and push panel assembly from

console.

NOTE: If interference between control panel

and radio is encountered, loosen radio retaining

nuts.

5.
Remove radio control knobs, bezels and retaining

nuts.

6. Disconnect radio wiring harness and antenna lead-in.

7.
Remove radio rear brace attaching screw and re-

move radio from vehicle.
Fig.
231—Switch and Connector Unplugged

8. Remove ignition switch bezel nut using Tool J-7607

and push switch rearward from panel opening.

9. Disconnect wiring connector from rear of switch.

10.
To install, reverse removal procedure.

SPARK PLUGS

CLEANING AND REGAPPING

Clean the spark plugs thoroughly, using an abrasive-

type cleaner. If the porcelains are badly glazed or

blistered, the spark plugs should be replaced. All spark

plugs must be of the same make and number or heat

range. Use a round feeler gauge to adjust the spark plug

gap to specifications (fig. 24i).

Fig.
22i—Unlocking Ignition Switch Connector

Fig.
241—Setting Sfxirk Plug Gap

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL
6Y-31

CAUTION: Before adjusting gap, me center
INSTALLATION

electrode flat. In adjusting the spark pluig Install the spark plugs in the engine with new gaskets

gap,
never bend the center electrode which and tighten to specifications. If torque wrench is not

extends through the porcelain center. Always available, tighten plugs finger tight and 1/2 turn more.

make adjustment by bending the ground or , Plugs are of a 14 millimeter size and care must be

side electrode. exercised when installing or the gap setting may be

changed.

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-32

STARTER CIRCUIT

INDEX

Page

General Description 6Y-32

Maintenance and Adjustments . '. . 6Y-32

Resistance Checks 6Y-32

Starting Motor and Solenoid Check 6Y-33
Page

Service Operations 6Y-33

Starter Motor 6Y-33

Removal and Installation 6Y-33

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The function of the starting system, composed of the

starting motor, solenoid and battery, is to crank the

engine. The battery supplies the electrical energy, the

solenoid completes the circuit to the starting motor, and

the motor then does the actual work of cranking the

engine.

The starting motor (fig. Is) consists primarily of the

drive mechanism, frame, armature, brushes, and field

windings. The starting motor is a pad mounted 12-volt

extruded frame type, having four pole shoes and four
fields,
connected with the armature. The aluminum drive

end housing is extended to enclose the entire shift lever

and plunger mechanism, protecting them from dirt,

splash, and icing. The flange mounted solenoid switch

operates the overrunning clutch drive by means of a

linkage to the shaft lever.

The V-8 wiring harness differs from the in-line engine

in that the ignition lead to the coil from the switch is at-

tached at the coil instead of at the starter solenoid (fig.

2s).

CONTACT

FINGER

PINION

STOP

BRUSH

INSULATED BRUSH HOLDER \ FIELD COIL

BRUSH SPRING ARMATURE

GROUNDED BRUSH HOLDER
OVERRUNNING

CLUTCH

Fig.
Is—Starting Motor Cross Section (Typical)

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

No periodic lubrication of the starting motor or sole-

noid is required. Since the starting motor and brushes

cannot be inspected without disassembling the unit, no.

service is required on these units between overhaul

periods.

RESISTANCE CHECKS

Although the starting motor cannot be checked against
specifications on the car, a check can be made for. exces-

sive resistance in the starting circuit. Place a volt-

meter across points in the cranking circuit as outlined

below and observe the reading with the starting switch

closed and the motor cranking (distributor primary lead

grounded to prevent engine firing).

1.
From battery positive post To solenoid battery

terminal.

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-33

O

V-8 ENGINE
STARTING MOTOR

Fig.
2s—V-8 Starting Circuit Diagram

2.

3.
From battery negative post
To
starting motor

housing.

From solenoid battery terminal
To
solenoid motor

terminal.

If voltage drop
in
any
of
above check exceeds 0.2 volts,

excessive resistance
is
indicated in that portion
of
start-

ing circuit
and the
cause
of the
excessive resistance

should
be
located
and
corrected
in
order to obtain maxi-

mum efficiency in the circuit.

CAUTION:
Do not
operate
the
starting motor

continuously
for
more than
30
seconds
to
avoid

overheating.

When
the
solenoid fails
to
pull
in, the
trouble may be

due
to
excessive voltage drop in the solenoid control cir-

cuit.
To
check
for
this condition, close
the
starting

switch
and
measure
the
voltage drop between
the
BAT-

TERY terminal of the solenoid and the
SWITCH (S)
termi-

nal
of
the solenoid.
1.
If
this voltage drop exceeds 3.5 volts, excessive
re-

sistance
in the
solenoid control circuit
is
indicated

and should be corrected.

2.
If the
voltage drop does not exceed 3.5 volts and the

solenoid does not pull in, measure the voltage availa-

ble
at
the SWITCH terminal
of
the solenoid.

3.
If the
solenoid does
not
feel warm,
it
should pull
in

whenever the voltage available
at
the SWITCH termi-

nal
is 7.7
volts
or
more. When
the
solenoid feels

warm,
it
will require
a
somewhat higher voltage
to

pull in.

STARTING MOTOR AND SOLENOID CHECK

The following checks
may be
made
if the
specific

gravity of the battery
is
1.215
or
higher.

1.
If the
solenoid does
not
pull in, measure the voltage

between
the
switch
(S)
terminal
of the
solenoid
and

ground with the starting switch closed.

CAUTION:
If the
solenoid feels warm, allow
to

cool before checking.

If
the
voltage
is
less than 7.7 volts, check for ex-

cessive resistance
in the
solenoid control circuit.

If
the
voltage exceeds 7.7 volts, remove the starting

motor
and
check
(1)
solenoid current draw,
(2)

starting motor pinion clearance,
and (3)
freedom of

shift lever linkage.

2.
If
the solenoid "chatters" but does not hold in, check

the solenoid
for an
open "hold-in" 'winding. When-

ever
it is
necessary
to
replace
a
starting motor

solenoid, always check starting motor pinion

clearance.

3.
If
motor engages
but
does
not
crank
or
cranks

slowly, check
for
excessive resistance
in the ex-

ternal starting circuit, trouble within
the
starting

motor,
or
excessive engine resistance
to
cranking.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

STARTING MOTOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Fig.
3s)

The following procedure
is a
general guide
for all

vehicles
and
will vary slightly depending
on
series
and

model.

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.

2.
Raise vehicle
to a
good working height.

3.
Disconnect all wires
at
solenoid terminals.

NOTE: Reinstall
the
nuts
as
each wire
is
dis-

connected
as
thread size
is
different but may be

mixed and stripped.

4.
Loosen starter front bracket (nut on V-8 and bolt on

L-6) then remove two mount bolts.

5.
Remove
the
front bracket bolt
or nut and
rotate

bracket clear
of
work area then lower starter from

vehicle
by
lowering front end first
—
(hold starter

against bell housing
and
sort
of
roll end-over-end).

6. Reverse
the
removal procedure
to
install. Torque

the mount bolts
to
25-35
ft.
lbs. first, then torque

brace bolt.

7.
Check operation
of
starter on vehicle.
Fig.
3s—Starter Mounting

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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-34

SPECIAL TOOLS

J-7607

IGNITION SWITCH

NUT REMOVER

J-9717-2

SUPPORT

TOOL
J-9717-1

PRESS

TOOL
J-9600-2

SHOULDERED

INSTALLER
J-21501

PULLY

ADAPTER

J-5184

CHECKING

SCALE

J-21600

HARNESS ADAPTER

Fig. 4s-Specia! Tools

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SECTION 7

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

Clutch

Three-Speed . . .

Overdrive

Three-Speed, (Warner T-16)

Four-Speed (Muncie) . . . .
Page

7-1

7-6

7-9

7-14

7-16

CLUTCH
Page

Four-Speed (Saginaw) 7-20

Powerglide 7-23

Turbo Hydra-Matic 7-36

Special Tools 7-43

INDEX

General Description

Maintenance and Adjustments

Linkage Inspection

Clutch Linkage Adjustment

Component Parts Replacement

Clutch Assembly ......

Removal from Vehicle .
Page

7-1

7-1

7-1

7-2

7-3

7-3

7-3
Installation in Vehicle

Clutch Pedal ..'....,

Clutch Cross Shaft . . .

Removal.......

Repairs

Installation .....
Page

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A diaphragm spring-type clutch assembly is used with

manual transmissions.

The clutch assembly is enclosed in a 360° bell housing

which must be removed to gain access to the clutch.

V-8 engines (equipped with a 4 speed transmission)

use a bent-finger, centrifugal diaphragm type clutch as-

sembly. All its integral release fingers are bent back to

gain a centrifugal boost and to insure quick re engagement

at high engine speeds.

This type of clutch has the advantages of increasing

pressure plate load as the driven plate wears, and of low

pedal effort with high plate loads without requiring over-

center booster springs on the clutch linkage.

The pressure plate is a high tensile strength iron de-
signed for maximum speed conditions.

The clutch release bearing (fig. 4), used with the bent

finger diaphragm clutch, has an overall length of approxi-

mately
1-1/4".
The longer bearing, used with the straight

diaphragm, will cause inability to obtain free pedal travel,

especially as the clutch wears, resulting in slippage and

rapid wear.
DO
NOT INTERCHANGE!

The clutch is operated by conventional linkage consist-

ing of two groups, upper linkage and lower linkage.

The return spring pre-loads clutch linkage, removing

looseness due to wear. The clutch free pedal travel,

therefore, will increase with linkage wear and decrease

with driven disc wear, and free travel felt at pedal is

throwout bearing lash.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

LINKAGE INSPECTION

There are several things which affect good clutch op-

eration. Therefore, it is necessary, before performing

any major clutch operations, to make preliminary in-

spections to determine whether trouble is actually in the

clutch.

Check the clutch linkage to be sure the clutch releases

fully as follows:

1.
With engine running, hold the clutch pedal approxi-

mately 1/2" from floor mat and move shift lever be-

tween first and reverse several times. If this can be

done smoothly, the clutch is fully releasing. If shift

is not smooth, clutch is not fully releasing and ad-

justment is necessary.

2.
Check clutch pedal bushings for sticking or excessive

wear.

3.
Check fork for proper installation on ball stud. Lack

of lubrication on fork can cause fork to be pulled off

the ball.

4.
Check for bent, cracked or damaged cross shaft

levers or support bracket.

5.
Loose or damaged engine mounts may aUiow the en-

gine to shift its position causing a bind on clutch

linkage at the cross shaft. Check to be sure there is
Fig.
1 - Chevrolet Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment

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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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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-3

•BUMPER

CLUTCH FORK

CLUTCH PEDAL

L-4 AND L-6 MODELS

Fig.
3 - Chevy II Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment

to previous heat. The vehicle should be returned to the

Dealership the next day (at least 12 hours) to give clutch

time to cool to normal temperatures. Any slippage

should then be evaluated as follows:

1.
Drive in high gear at 20-25 MPH.

2.
Depress clutch pedal to the floor and rev engine to

2500-3500 rpm.

3.
Engage clutch quickly (snap foot off pedal) and press

accelerator to full throttle.

Engine speed should drop noticeably then accelerate

with vehicle. If clutch is bad, the engine speed will in-

crease.

NOTE: Do not repeat more than once or clutch

, will overheat.
-NUTC NUTC

SPACER F

SPACER F

RODB

' CLUTCH^ SWIVEL B

FORK

ADJUSTING
ROD
A '

V8 ENGINE
ADJUSTING
ROD
A

L6 ENGINE

Fig.
4 - Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment

COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Removal From Vehicle

1.
Support engine and remove transmission as outlined

in transmission section.

2.
Disconnect clutch fork push rod and spring.
3.
Remove flywheel housing.

4.
Slide clutch fork from ball stud and remove fork from

dust boot.

NOTE: Ball stud is threaded into clutch hous-

ing and is easily replaced, if necessary.

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