1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO radiator

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-19

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

BREAKER POINT SYSTEM

The distributor breaker points and spark plugs are the

only ignition system components that require periodic

service. The remainder of the ignition system requires

only periodic inspection to check operation of the units,

tightness of the electrical connections, and condition of

the wiring. When checking the coil, test with a reputable

tester.

Breaker type distributors are equipped with cam lubri-

cator and should have the wick replaced at the same time

contact point set is replaced. It is not necessary to

lubricate the breaker cam when using a cam lubricator.

Do not attempt to lubricate the wick - Replace when

necessary. When installing a new wick, adjust its posi-

tion so the end of the wick just touches the lobe of the

breaker cam.

Distributor shaft lubrication is accomplished by a

reservoir of lube around the mainshaft in the distributor

body.

BREAKERLESS SYSTEM

Since there are no moving parts in the ignition pulse

amplifier unit mounted forward of the radiator bulkhead,

and the distributor shaft and bushings have permanent

type lubrication, no periodic maintenance is therefore

required for the breakerless ignition system. The dis-

tributor lower bushing is lubricated by engine oil through

a splash hole in the distributor housing, and a housing

cavity next to the upper bushing contains a supply of

lubricant which will last between overhaul periods. At

time of overhaul, the upper bushing may be lubricated

by removing the plastic seal and then adding SAE 20 oil

to the packing in the cavity. A new plastic seal will be

required since the old one will be damaged during

removal.

Tachometer readings for test purposes can be made on

the primary circuit of the breakerless ignition system in

the same manner as on the conventional ignition system,

however before attempting to connect a test tachometer

into the primary circuit check with your instrument

supplier to insure that satisfactory readings can be

obtained and the breakerless system will not be damaged

by the tachometer that is to be used,

IGNITION COIL CHECK (BREAKERLESS)

The ignition coil primary can be checked for an open
PULSE

AMPLIFIER

IGN. SWITCH WIRE

"("IGN" TERMINAL)
-E3 IJU
12
WHITE-

-20 BLACKf' • 12 WHITE-

Fig.
3i—
Breakerless Ignition System

condition by connecting an ohmmeter across the two

primary terminals with the battery disconnected. Pri-

mary resistance at 75
°F.
should be between .35 and .55

ohm. An infinite reading indicates the primary is open.

For the engine to run but miss at times, the primary

open may be of the intermittent type.

The coil secondary can be checked for an open by con-

necting an ohmmeter from the high tension center tower

to either primary terminal. To obtain a reliable reading,

a scale on the ohmmeter having the 20,000 ohm value

within, or nearly within, the middle third of the scale

should be used. Secondary resistance at 75°F. should be

between
8,000
and 12,500 ohms. If the reading is infinite,

the coil secondary winding is open.

A number of different types of coil testers are avail-

able from various test equipment manufacturers. When

using these testers, follow the procedure recommended

by the tester manufacturer.

tester will properly
NOTE:
Make sure the

check this special coil.

SPARK PLUGS

Should be removed, inspected cleaned and regapped at

tune-up. Defective plugs should be replaced, see Servic-

ing of Units Off the Vehicle.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT POINTS

CLEANING

Dirty contact points should be dressed with a few

strokes of a clean, fine-cut contact file. The file should

not be used for other metals and should not be allowed to

become greasy or dirty. Never use emery cloth to clean

contact points. Contact surfaces, after considerable use,

may not appear bright and smooth, but this is not neces-
sarily an indication that they are not functioning satis-

factorily. Do not attempt to remove all roughness nor

dress the point surfaces down smooth; merely remove

scale or dirt.

Badly burned or pitted contact points should be re-

placed and the cause of trouble determined so it can be

eliminated. High resistance or loose connections in the

condenser circuit, oil or foreign materials on the contact

surfaces, improper point adjustment or high voltages may

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

SECTION 11

CHASSIS SHEET METAL

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

Chevrolet and Chevelle 11-1

Chevy II . . 11.-11

Camaro 11-19

Corvette (See Section IB)

Special Tools 11-25

CHEVROLET AND CHEVELLE

INDEX

Page

General Description 11-1

Maintenance and Adjustments •. il-1

Hood Adjustment 11-1

Hinges 11-1

Bumpers 11-1

Catch Assembly and Lock 11-1

Fenders 11-4

Sheet Metal 11-4

Component Part Replacement 11-4

Battery Tray 11-4
Page

Radiator Support 11-4

Fender Assembly . . 11-4

Skirt 11-4

Trim 11-5

Hood Assembly 11-6

Lock and Catch 11-7

Trim and Insulation 11-7

Cowl Vent Grille 11-7

Rear Wheel Cover 11-7

Simulated Wood Grain Moulding . . . . 11-7

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The new front end appearance of the 1967 Chevrolet

and Chevelle passenger cars affects the servicing and

replacement of the chassis sheet metal. Refer to Section

13 for Radiator and Grille service procedures, Section
14 for Bumpers, and Section 1A for Air Conditioning

components. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the Chevrolet

and Chevelle sheet metal components.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

HOOD ADJUSTMENT

The alignment of the hood is controlled by the position

of the hood hinges and the height of the two bumpers lo-

cated one at each side of the radiator support. The ad-

justment at the hood lock must be made after the hinges

and bumpers are properly adjusted. To align the hood

and lock proceed as follows:

HOOD HINGE (Fig. 3)

NOTE:
The body mounted portion of the hood

hinges are slotted to provide up and down move-

ment. The hood mounted end is slotted to pro-

vide forward and rearward movement.

1.
Scribe a line around the entire hinge plate to be re-

positioned.
2.
Loosen the appropriate screws and shift the position

of the hood into correct alignment using the scribe

marks to check amount of movement. Check align-

ment by tightening screws and closing the hood.

HOOD BUMPERS

Adjust hood bumpers so that hood top surface is flush

with the fender and grille top surfaces. Refer to Fig-

ures 4 and 5 for correct sheet metal adjustment dimen-

sions.

HOOD CATCH AND LOCK

The hood catch assembly (fig. 6) mounting holes are

slotted to provide adjustment for the hood lock bolt. Ad-

just the hood lock bolt until hood engages securely when

closed and hood bumpers are slightly compressed.

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-2

Fig.
1
- Front End Sheet Metal - Chevrolet

1.
Fender

2.
Hood Hinge

3. Hood

4.
Cowl Vent Grille

5. Molding

6. Trim

7. Radiator Support

8. Shroud
9. Radiator

10.
Hood Lock

11.
Hood Catch

12.
Battery Tray

13.
Skirt

14.
Dust Shield

15.
Bracket'

16.
Brace

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-3

Fig.
2 - Front End Sheet Metal - Chevelle

1.
Fender

2.
Hood Hinge

3. Hood

4.
Cowl Vent Grille

5. Trim

6. Molding

7. Brace

8. Filler Panel

9. Reinforcement
10.
Radiator Support

11.
Shroud

12.
Radiator

13.
Hood Lock

14.
Seal

15.
Tie Bar

16.
Hood Catch

17.
Skirt

18.
Battery Tray

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-4

FENDERS

Fenders are adjustable with shims at the cowl and

rocker panel. To add or remove shims, loosen bolts at

shim locations (fig. 7) and carefully apply force with pry

bar to provide clearance for shim removal or installa-

tion.
SHEET METAL ADJUSTMENTS

For proper operation of doors and hood, and for pre-

sentable appearance, adjust front sheet metal to the tol-

erances shown in Figures
4-
and 5.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

NOTE: When replacing sheet metal compo-

nents on Chevrolet or Chevelle, note position and

attachment of all seals and dust shielding and

replace as necessary.

BATTERY TRAY

Removal

1.
Disconnect battery cables.

2.
Remove screw retaining battery hold down clamp and

remove battery from vehicle.

3.
Remove screws retaining battery tray to fender skirt

and radiator support.

4.
On Chevrolet, remove headlamp bezel and remove

screw retaining tray to radiator support.

5.
Remove battery tray from vehicle.

Installation

Reverse removal procedure.

RADIATOR SUPPORT

Removal

1.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).

Fig.
3 - Hood Hinge - Chevrolet
2.
Remove grille and related components (Section 13).

3.
Remove battery tray as outlined above.

4.
Remove all electrical connections from radiator

support.

5.
Remove windshield washer bottle from bracket on

radiator support.

6. Remove shroud and radiator (Section 13).

7.
Remove screws and bolts securing support to skirts,

fenders, and frame horns (figs. 8 and 9).

8.. Spread fenders apart enough to allow support move-

ment and remove support from front of vehicle.

Installation

1.
Position the radiator support in vehicle", aligning

mounting screw and bolt holes with drift punch.

2.
install screws and bolts loosely until all are started.

3.
Replace all parts removed following removal proce-

dure in reverse order.

4.
Refer to torque specifications in rear of manual for

correct torque values.
•

5.
Aim headlamps as outlined in Section 12.

FENDER ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Remove hood with hinges from vehicle as outlined in

this section.

2.
On Chevrolet models, remove headlamp bezels and

headlamps; on Chevelle models, remove grille ex-

tension panels (fig. 1 or 2 as applicable).

3.
Disconnect wiring harness clips from fender to be

removed.

4.
If applicable, remove horn assembly from fender.

5.
If applicable, remove radio antenna.

6. Remove fender brace (fig. 1 or 2 as applicable).

7.
Remove screws retaining fender to radiator support,

skirt, cowl, filler panel, tie bar, and rocker panel.

Note number and location of shims removed from

locations shown in Figure 7.

8. Remove fender from vehicle.

Installation

Refer to disassembly procedure for location of screws

and install screws loosely. Install the shimmed screws

at rocker panel and cowl and adjust fender (figs. 4 and 5)

before tightening other screws. Always start adjustment

with original amount of shims, then add or remove shims

as required.

FENDER SKIRT

Removal

CAUTION: Chevelle air conditioned models

have condenser hoses routed through the right

front fender skirt. Cut skirt and bend as neces-

sary to move hoses clear of skirt. If necessary,

refer to Section 1A for air conditioning compo-

nents and procedures.

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-7

Fig.
6 - Hood Catch and Lock Plate - Chevelle Shown

HOOD CATCH AND LOCK {Fig. 6)

Removal

1.
Remove catch plate assembly by removing screws

retaining catch to radiator support, center support,

and tie bar.

2.
Remove lock plate by removing screws retaining lock

plate to hood and remove lock plate.

Installation

1.
Install lock and catch plate following the removal

procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque speci-

fications in rear of manual for correct torque values.

2.
Adjust lock and catch plate as outlined under adjust^

ment procedure in this section.

FENDER

ASSEMBLY

ROCKER

PANEL

BODY HINGE

PILLAR

VIEW B

Fig.
7 - Fender to Cowl and Rocker Panel Shimming
HOOD TRIM AND INSULATION (Figs. 13 and 14)

Figure 13 shows the installation details of both the

hood ornamentation and insulating pads. The hood em-

blem and molding retaining nuts may be reached from the

underside of the hood panel.

COWL VENT GRILLE (Figs. 1 and 2)

Removal

1.
Raise hood.

2.
Remove windshield wiper arms and disconnect

washer hoses from tubes. Remove screws securing

washer tubes to cowl vent grille. Pull tubes out

from under rubber molding and remove.

3.
Remove cowl vent grille retaining screws.

4.
Leaving rubber molding in place, remove cowl vent

grille from vehicle.

Installation

Install cowl vent grille following removal procedure in

reverse order. Refer to Figure 4 and 5 for correct

sheet metal adjustments.

REAR WHEEL COVER (CAPRICE, AND OPTIONAL

ON OTHER CHEVROLET MODELS EXCEPT

STATION WAGONS)

Removal and Installation

Lift the skirt (fig. 15) retaining lever (at the bottom

inside skirt flange) over the lip of the flange and pull it

downward. Pull the skirt downward and out of the open-

*
ing. To install the skirt: position it inside the opening,

insert the rod into the slot, lift the skirt and attach the

hook to the wheel opening flange. Hold the skirt from

below and behind to assure proper hook attachment then

lift the retaining lever up and into the skirt lip. Check

to insure cover is firmly engaged to fender.

SIMULATED WOOD GRAIN MOULDING

(STATION WAGONS ONLY)

The wood grain transfer film is a vinyl material with

a pressure sensitive adhesive backing. The transfers

are serviced in pre-cut panels. The shelf life of this

material is 90 days at a maximum temperature of
105°
F.

Removal

Remove the mouldings from the affected panel. Re-

move the transfer film by lifting an edge and peeling the

material from the painted surface. Exercise care so as

not to damage the paint.

NOTE: Application of heat to the transfer and

panel with a heat gun or heat lamp will aid in the

removal.

Installation

Preparation of the surface to which the transfer will

be applied is very important. In cases where body metal

repair has been made it is necessary to prime and color

coat these areas to blend with the undamaged surface.

Apply the transfer film to color coated panels only, never

to bare metal or primer. The surface must be free of

any imperfections that may high-light through the film.

Remove dirt nibs and other foreign material in the paint

by light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper.

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-8

Fig.
8 - Chevrolet Radiator Support to Frame,

Fenders, and Skirts

The temperature of the body must be maintained at a

moderate level between approximately 65 and 90 degrees.

Too warm a body will cause the wood grain film to stick

prematurely while too cool a body will reduce the adhe-

sion of the wood grain film. Cool, the body panel with

cool water when too warm and heat the body panel with

a heat gun or a heat lamp when too cold. Just prior to

application of the transfer film clean the painted surface

with a non-petroleum base volatile cleaner and allow to

dry.

Follow the steps below for easy application of the film.

1.
Cut the tape backing the entire width of the transfer
at the approximate centerline of the film exercising

care not to damage the transfer film.

2.
Peel the paper backing from one half of the film.

3.
Align the upper edge of the half of the film with the

paper backing to the lower edge of the pierced mold-

ing holes making sure that the transfer is centered

on the panel.

4.
Starting at the center of the transfer and using a

water dampened rag, press that half of the transfer

with the backing removed on to the panel. Work

outboard from the middle to the edges. Remove all

air bubbles.

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-9

Fig.
9 - Chevelle Radiator Support to Frame,

Fenders, and Skirts

Fig.
10 - Hood Replacement
NOTE:
The transfer can be pulled back from

the panel and reinstalled if large air pockets

develop. Exercise care not to stretch the ma-

terial. Small air bubbles may be removed by

piercing the film at the bubble with a pin and

pressing the bubble down.

5. Remove the backing from the other half of the trans-

fer. Apply this half in the same manner working

from the center to the end and from the middle to

the upper and lower edges.

6. Fold the transfer over the door or quarter edges and

press to the hemming flanges. Application of heat

with a heat lamp or heat gun will aid in folding the

transfer over the edge.

NOTE:
If the transfer film will not adhere to

the flange, brush a clear vinyl adhesive to the

back edge of the film and reapply.

7. Install the moldings.

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