1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO fuel tank removal

ENGINE
6-12

ENGINE
MECHANICAL

IN LINE

INDEX

Page

General Description . „ 6-12

Component Replacement and Adjustment 6-12

.Engine Assembly 6-12

Removal 6-12

Installation 6-13

Manifold Assembly 6-14

Removal . 6-14

Installation 6-14

Rocker Arm Cover . 6-14

Removal 6-14

mstallation . . . 6-14

Valve Mechanism
......
1 6-14

Removal 6-14

Installation and Adjustment . 6-14

Valve Lifters
..............
6-15

Locating Noisy Lifters
„.;....
6-15

Removal
.'.*...•
6-15

Installation . 6-15

Valve Stem Oil Seal and/or Valve Spring . 6-16

Replacement . 6-16

Cylinder Head Assembly . 6-16

Removal 6-16

Installation . 6-16

Oil Pan . » 6-17

Removal . . . ; . . 6-17

Installation
.........
. 6-17

Oil Pump . 6-18
Page

Removal . 6-18

Installation . 6-18

Oil Seal (Rear Main) . 6-19

Replacement 6-19

Crankshaft Pulley and Hub 6-19

Removal 6-19

Installation 6-19

Torsional Damper 6-19

Removal 6-19

Installation 6-19

Crankcase Front Cover . 6-20

Removal . 6-20

Installation 6-20

•
Oil Seal (Front Cover) 6-20

Replacement 6-20

Camshaft 6-21

Measuring Lobe Lift . ... .
.-.••.-.
6-21

Removal 6-21

Installation 6-22

Timing Gears
..••••.............••• 6—22

Replacement
6-22

Flywheel
6-22

Removal
* 6-22

Installation
6-22

Engine
Mounts
6-23

Replacement
(Front)
6-23

Replacement
(Rear)
. 6-23

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The
In
Line engines
(fig. 1L)
covered
in
this section

are
the 1H3 cu. in. L4, the 194,
230
and
250
cu. in. L6,

regardless
of
which passenger vehicle they
are
used
in.

This section covers
the
removal
and
installation
of en-

gine assemblies;
the
removal, installation
and
adjustment

of some sub-assemblies
and
replacement
of
some
com-

ponents.
For
service
to all
components
and
sub-assem-

blies (after removal)
and
removal
of
some sub-assem-

blies,
refer
to
Section
6 of the
Chassis Overhaul Manual.
Because
of the
interchangeability
and
similarity
of

many engine sub-assemblies
and
engine parts, regardless

of which passenger vehicle they
are
used
in,
typical illus-

trations
and
procedures
are
used except where specific

illustrations
or
procedures
are
necessary
to
clarify
the

operation. Although illustrations showing bench opera-

tions
are
used, most single operations, when
not
part
of a

general overhaul, should
be
performed
(if
practical) with

the engine
in the
vehicle.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
AND
ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Drain cooling system
and
engine
oil.

2.
Remove
air
cleaner
and
disconnect battery cables
at 7.

battery.

3.
Remove hood
as
outlined
in
Section 11.

4.
Remove radiator
and
radiator shroud
as
outlined
in

Section 13.

5.
Remove
fan
blade
and
pulley
as
outlined
in
Section

6K.

6. Disconnect wires
at:

• Starter Solenoid
8.

• Delcotron
9.
Temperature Switch

Oil Pressure Switch

Coil

Disconnect:

Accelerator linkage
at
manifold bellerank.

Exhaust pipe
at
manifold flange.
.

Fuel line (from tank)
at
fuel pump.

Vacuum line
to
power brake unit
at
manifold
(if

so equipped).

• Power steering pump lines
at
pump
end (if so

equipped).

Raise vehicle
and
place
on
jack stands.

Remove propeller shaft.

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ENGINE 6-25

refer to Section 6 of the Chassis Overhaul Manual.

Because of the interchangeability and similarity of

many engines, engine sub-assemblies and engine parts,

regardless of which passenger vehicle they are used in,

typical illustrations and procedures are used except
where specific illustrations or procedures are necessary

to clarify the operation. Although illustrations showing

bench operations are used, most single operations, when

not part of a general overhaul, should be performed (if

practical) with the engine in the vehicle.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Removal

• .1. Drain cooling system and engine oil.

2.
Remove air cleaner and disconnect battery cables at

battery.

3.
Remove hood as outlined in Section 11.

4.
Remove radiator and shroud as outlined in Sec-

tion 13.

5. Remove fan blade and pulley as outlined in Sec-

tion 6K.

6. Disconnect wires at:

• Starter solenoid

• Delcotron

• Temperature switch

• Oil pressure switch

• Coil

7. Disconnect:

• Accelerator linkage at pedal lever.

• Exhaust pipes at manifold flanges.

• Vacuum line to power brake unit at manifold (if

so equipped),

• Power steering pump lines at pump end (if so

equipped).

• Fuel line (from tank) at fuel pump.

• Engine cooler lines (if so equipped).

• Oil pressure gauge line (if so equipped).

8. Raise vehicle and place on jack stands.

9. Remove propeller shaft.

NOTE:
If plug for propeller shaft opening

in transmission is not available, drain

transmission.

10.
Disconnect:

• Shift linkage at transmission.

• Speedometer cable at transmission.

• Transmission cooler lines (if so equipped).

11.
On synchromesh equipped vehicles, disconnect clutch

linkage at cross-shaft then remove cross-shaft en-

gine bracket.

12.
Remove rocker arm covers as outlined, then attach

engine lifting adapter at the proper cylinder head bolt

locations.

13.
Remove front mount bolts.

14.
Attach lifting device and raise engine to take weight

off front mounts, then remove rear mount bolts.

15.
Raise engine to take weight off rear mount, then re-

move crossmember.

NOTE:
On Chevrolets it will be necessary to

remove mount from transmission before cross-

member can be removed.

16.
Remove engine-transmission assembly from vehicle

as a unit.

17.
Remove transmission (and clutch):
Synchromesh Transmission

a. Remove clutch housing cover plate screws.

b.
Remove bolts attaching the clutch housing to en-

gine block then remove transmission and clutch

housing as a unit.

NOTE:
Support the transmission as the last

mounting bolt is removed, and as it is being

pulled away from the engine (to prevent damage

to clutch disc).

c. Remove starter and clutch housing rear cover

plate.

d. Loosen clutch mounting bolts a turn at a time (to

prevent distortion of clutch cover) until the spring

pressure is released. Remove all bolts, clutch

disc and pressure plate assembly.

Automatic
Transmission

a. Lower engine, secured by the hoist, and support

engine on blocks.

b.
Remove starter and converter housing underpan.

c. Remove flywheel-to-converter attaching bolts.

d. Support transmission on blocks.

e. Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts.

f. With the hoist attached, remove blocks from the

engine only and slowly guide the engine from the

transmission.

18.
Mount engine in stand.

Installation

1.
Attach lifting device to engine and remove engine

from engine stand.

2.
Install transmission (and clutch):

Synchromesh Transmission

a. Install the clutch on flywheel as outlined in Sec-

tion 7.

b.
Install clutch housing rear cover and starter.

c. Install transmission and clutch housing as out-

lined in Section 7.

d. Install clutch housing cover screws and tighten

securely.

Automatic
Transmissions

a. Position engine adjacent to the transmission and

align the converter with the flywheel.

b.
Bolt transmission to engine, then raise engine and

transmission assembly and install flywheel to

converter attaching bolts.

c. Install converter housing underpan and starter.

3.
Tilt and lower engine and transmission assembly into

the chassis as a unit, guiding engine to align front

mounts with frame supports.

4.
Install front mount bolts and torque to specifications.

5. Raise engine enough to install rear crossmember,

then install crossmember, install rear mount, lower

engine and torque rear mount to specifications.

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ENGINE FUEL
6M-10

the
two
"FILL71 lines
(fig.
6A). Refill whenever
the
level

falls below the lower
<'FILL"
line.

Storing Tool

When
the
tool
is
not used, fully depress
the
inner tube.

This seals
off
the
oil
reservoir from the vent hole
to pre-

vent
oil
loss
if
the tool
is
tipped.

Fig. 6A-Filling Tool with
Oil

FUEL PUMP

INDEX

Page

General Description
. . . . 6M-10

Service Procedures .6M-10

Inspection .6M-10
Page

Test
. . ; 6M-10

Removal
6M-11

Installation
6M-11

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The fuel pump
(fig. IP)
used
on all
Chevrolet vehicles

covered
in
this manual
are of the
diaphragm type.
The

pumps
are
actuated
by an
eccentric located on
the
engine

camshaft.
On
in-line engines,
the
eccentric actuates
the

rocker arm*
On V-8
engines,
a
push
rod
(located be-

tween
the
camshaft eccentric and fuel pump) actuates
the

pump rocker
arm.
Because
of
design, this pump
is

serviced
as an
assembly only.

Fig.
IP—Fuel Pump (Non-Serviceable)

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Inspection

The fuel pump should
be
checked
to
make sure
the

mounting bolts
and
inlet and outlet connections
are
tight.

Test

Always test pump while
it is
mounted on the engine
and
be sure there
is
gasoline
in
the tank.

The line from
the
tank
to the
pump
is the
suction side

of
the
system and the line from the pump
to the
carbure-

tor
is the
pressure side
of the
system.
A
leak on
the

pressure side, therefore, would
be
made apparent
by

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ENGINE FUEL 6M-11

dripping fuel, but a leak on the suction would not be ap-

parent except for its effect of reducing volume of fuel on

the pressure side.

1.
Tighten any loose line connections and look for bends

or kinks in lines.

2.
Disconnect fuel pipe at carburetor. Disconnect dis-

tributor to coil primary wire so that engine can be

cranked without firing. Place suitable container at

end of pipe and crank engine a few revolutions. If

little or no gasoline flows from open end of pipe then

fuel pipe is clogged or pump is inoperative. Before

removing pump disconnect fuel pipe at gas tank and

outlet pipe and blow through them with an air hose

to make sure they are clear. Reconnect pipes and

retest while cranking engine.

CAUTION: Whenever the engine is cranked re-

motely at the starter, with a special jumper

cable or other means, the primary distributor

lead must be disconnected from the negative

post on the coil and the ignition switch must be

in the "ON" position. Failure to do this will

result in a damaged grounding circuit in the

ignition switch.

3.
If fuel flows from pump in good volume from pipe

at carburetor, check fuel delivery pressure to be

certain that pump is operating withint specified limits

as follows:

a. Attach a fuel pump pressure test gauge to dis-

connect end of pump to carburetor pipe.

b.
Run engine at approximately 450-1,000 rpm (on

gasoline in carburetor bowl) and note reading on

pressure gauge.

c. If pump is operating properly the pressure will

be within specifications and will remain constant

at speeds between 450-1,000 rpm. If pressure

is too low, too high, or varies materially at dif-

ferent speeds, the pump should be replaced.

Removal

1.
Disconnect fuel inlet and outlet pipes at fuel pump.
Fig.
2P-Installing 283, 327, 350 V8 Engine Fuel Pump

2.
Remove fuel pump mounting bolts and remove pump

and gasket.

3.
On V8 engines; if push rod is to be removed, remove

pipe plug then remove push rod (396 and 427 cu. in.

engines), remove fuel pump adapter and gasket then

remove push rod (283 and 327 cu. in. engines).

4.
If a new fuel pump is to be installed, transfer

fittings.

Installation

1.
On V8 engines; if removed, install fuel pump push

rod and pipe fitting or fuel pump adapter. Use.

gasket sealer on gasket or pipe fitting.

2.
Install fuel pump using a new gasket and tighten

securely. Use sealer on fuel pump mounting bolt

threads.

NOTE:
On V8 engines, a pair of mechanical

fingers may be used to hold fuel pump push rod

up while installing fuel pump (fig. 2P).

3.
Connect fuel pipes to pump.

4.
Start engine and check for leaks.

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FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS 8-3

CAUTION: Always drain gasoline from com-

plete fuel system including carburetor, fuel

pump and all fuel lines and fuel tank if the vehi-

cle is to be stored for any appreciable length of

time. This precaution will prevent accumulation

of gum formation and resultant poor engine

performance.

Removal and Installation (Except Station Wagon)

1.
Drain fuel tank.

2.
Raise vehicle.

3.
Disconnect fuel pickup line, ground wire.

4.
Disconnect meter wire at rear harness connector.

5. Disconnect vent pipe hose.

6. Remove tank support straps and lower tank carefully.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal and Installation (Station Wagon)

1.
Drain fuel tank.

2.
Raise vehicle.

3.
Remove gas tank shield at the back of the left rear

wheel; remove all screws including the screw

attachment at the bottom of the quarter panel.

4.
Disconnect fuel pickup line and gauge wires from

tank unit.

5. Remove ground wire attaching bolt at body location.

6. Remove strap assembly nut and carefully lower tank.

7. Reverse removal procedure to install.

FUEL LINES (Fig. 3)

The fuel lines extend from the fuel tank pickup to fuel

pump are routed on the underside of the right side of the

CAM

METER ASSY

GASKET

METER ASSY

ALL EXCEPT WAGONS

Fig.
4—Gauge Unit Assembly

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FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS 8-4

Fig.
5— Meter Assembly Removal Using Tool J-22554

vehicle. The fuel lines should be occasionally inspected

for leaks, kinks or dents. If evidence of dirt is found in

the carburetor or fuel pumto and disassembly, the lines

should be disconnected
and
blown out. Check the fuel tank

strainer for damage or omission. Note position of fuel

line clips for convertible models.
FUEL TANK VENT LINE

Sedan modei fuel tanks are vented to the atmosphere

at the top right- forward edge of. the tank. The vent line

is connected by a rubber hose with two clamps one at the

tank and the other at the vent pipe which is secured to

the underbody A rubber grommet around the vent pipe

acts as a seal to prevent gasoline fumes from entering

the.passenger compartment.

IMPORTANT: It is important to note that the

sedan gas tank cap is non-vented. It is neces-

sary to be assured that the vent line is free from

dirt, etc., and open at all times. If gasoline

fumes are detected, the rubber grommet should

be checked.

Station wagon models use a vented, anti-surge type gas

tank.

GAUGE UNIT AND FUEL STRAINER

Removal and Installation (Fig. 4)

1.
Follow tank removal procedure.

2.
Use Special Tool J-22554 (fig. 5) to remove cam

lock on sedan models and Tool J-8950 on station

wagons.

3.
Remove unit and rubber gasket.

4.
Reverse procedure to install.

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FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
8-8

CHEVELLE

FUEL TANKS

INDEX

Page

General Description.
g.g

Component Part Replacement
8-8

Fuel Tanks
. 8-8

Fuel Lines
8-8
Metering Units (Gauge, Sending Unit)

Fuel Tank Filler Neck Caps.
. .

Fuel Tank Vent Lines
Page

8-8

8-8

8-9

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

All models
use a 20
gallon capacity (approx.) fuel tank

mounted between
the
frame rails behind
the
rear axle.

The fuel tanks
are
basically
the
same
for
sedan, 2-seat

station wagon
and
pickup models except
for
filler neck

location
and
venting
(fig. 8).

All fuel tanks
are
vented
to the
atmosphere. Sedan

model tanks have
an
external vent hose and pipe assem-

bly
(fig. 11) and use a
non-vented fuel cap. Station wagon

and pickup model tanks
are
vented through
a
hose
and

vent pipe assembly
to the
filler neck
(fig. 8)
and
use a

vented, anti-surge type
gas cap. The
fuel caps
are two

different designs conforming
to SAE
standards
and are

not interchangeable.

The filler neck assembly
on
sedan models
is a
rear

fill design located behind
the
center
bar of the
bumper.
Station wagon
and
sedan pickup model filler neck assem-

blies
are
located
in
the left rear quarter panel.

The fuel pickup pipe
is
built integrally with
the
tank

gauge, located
at the
top-front center
of
the tank.
A
fine

mesh screen
is
located
at
the bottom-end
of the
fuel pick-

up pipe
to
prevent
the
entrance
of
foreign material into

the fuel system.

The sedan fuel tanks
are
held
in
place
by
two metal

straps attached individually
to the
underbody
at
each
end.

The straps hinge
at the
forward end and secure
the
tank

at
the
rear with
an
adjustable bolt
and nut
assembly.

The station wagon
and
pickup models have
a
frame

mounted fuel tank secured with straps
to
front and rear

supports.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

FUEL TANK

Draining Tank

The absence
of a
drain plug
in the gas
tanks makes
it

necessary
to
siphon fuel from
the
tank when draining
is

needed. Refer
to the
recommended draining procedures

previously outlined under Chevrolet Models
in
this

section.

Removal
and
Installation (Sedan Models)

1.
Raise vehicle.

2.
Drain fuel tank.

3.
Disconnect fuel pickup line
and
gauge wires from

tank unit.

4.
Disconnect vent hose from tank.

5. Remove tank support straps and lower tank carefully.

6.
To
install, reverse
the
removal procedure.

Removal
and
Installation

(Station Wagon
and
Pickup)

1.
Follow Steps
1
thru
3
outlined under sedan models.

2.
Remove tank support straps.

3.
Remove frame screw attachments from
the
front

support
(fig. 8).

4.
Guide tank forward
and
remove.

5.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.

FUEL LINES

The fuel lines, extending from fuel tank toiiuelpump,

are routed
on the
underside
of the
underbody along
the

right side
of the
vehicle opposite
the
single exhaust
sys-

tem.
The
fuel lines should occasionally
be
inspected
for
leaks,
kinks,
or
dents.
If
evidence
of
dirt
is
found
in the

carburetor
or
fuel pump
on
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 with beaded type ends
for
connections
of

hoses.

FUEL PIPE RETAINER
CUP

Removal
and
Installation

If fuel pipes
and
retainer clips
are
removed, Tool

J-7777 should
be
used
to
install
new
retainer clips
(fig.

10).
After removal
of the old
clip from
the
frame, position

the
new
clip
in the
location
of the old
clip. Index
the

"blind rivet"
and
press hard (hand pressure should
do)

to expand rivet.

GAUGE UNIT
AND
FUEL STRAINER

Removal
and
Installation
(Fig. 11)

1.
Drain tank
to a
level below
the
unit.

2.
Disconnect fuel pickup line
and
gauge unit wire.

3.
Use
special Tool J-8950
to
remove
cam
lock.
Re-

move unit
and
rubber gasket.

CAUTION: Carefully remove unit
so as not to

damage screen
on the end of
the pipe.

4.
Clean screen
by
blowing
out
with compressed
air.

5. Reverse procedure
to
install.

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAPS

The fuel tank filler neck caps
are
non-vented with
an

anti-surge feature. Station wagons have vented caps.

(Refer
to
"Fuel Tank Vent Lines").

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AND
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
8-10

Fig.
11—Gauge Unit Assembly

Fig.
12—Fuel Tank Gauge Unit Removal

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