1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil dipstick

LUBRICATION 0-15

CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE

VALVE TYPE

NOTE: Under prolonged dusty driving condi-

tions,
it is recommended that these operations

be performed more often. Every 12,000 miles

or 12 months the valve should be replaced.

Connecting hoses, fittings, flame arrestor and

crankcase breather cap (where used) should be

cleaned. At every oil change the system should

be tested for proper function and serviced, if

necessary.

FUEL FILTER

Replace filter element located in carburetor inlet if

flooding occurs, if engine surges during constant speed

operation (pulsating effect) or if poor performance is

experienced during acceleration or at higher speeds.

AIR CLEANER

NOTE: Under prolonged dusty driving condi-

tions,
it is recommended that these operations

be performed more often.

POLYURETHANE TYPE-

Every 12,000 miles clean element in solvent, squeeze

out solvent, then soak in engine oil and squeeze out

excess.

OIL WETTED PAPER ELEMENT TYPE-

First 12,000 miles inspect or test element; if satis-

factory, re-use element but recheck every 6,000 miles

until replaced. Element must not be washed, oiled,

tapped or cleaned with an air hose.

BATTERY TERMINAL WASHERS

Battery terminals have felt washers between top of

case and cable connections to minimize corrosive action

of battery acid. These felt washers should be saturated

with engine oil every 6,000 miles.

DISTRIBUTOR

4 and 6-Cylinder Engine—Remove distributor cap and

rotate lubricator 1/2 turn at 12,000 mile intervals. Re-

place at 24,000 mile intervals.

8-Cylinder Engine—Change cam lubricator end for end

at 12,000 mile intervals. Replace at 24,000 mile

intervals.

REAR AXLE AND 3-SPEED AND

OVERDRIVE, 4-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS

The passenger car operates under the most severe

lubrication conditions at high speed and requires a hypoid

lubricant which will meet this condition.

Recommended Lubricants

Standard Rear Axles—SAE 90 "Multi-Purpose" gear

lubricant.

Positraction Rear Axles—Use special Positraction

lubricant.
CAUTION: Straight Mineral Oil gear lubricants

must not be used in hypoid rear axles.

Transmissions—SAE 90 "Multi-Purpose" gear

lubricant.

The SAE 90 viscosity grade is recommended for year

round use. However, when extremely low temperatures

are encountered for protracted periods during the winter

months, the SAE 80 viscosity grade may be used.

"Multi-Purpose" Gear Lubricants

Gear lubricants that will satisfactorily lubricate hypoid

rear axles have been developed and are commonly re-

ferred to as ' 'Multi-Purpose" gear lubricants meeting

U.S.
Army Ord. Spec. MIL-L-2105B.

These lubricants can also be satisfactorily used in

manual transmissions.

CAUTION: With Positraction rear axles use

special Positraction lubricant.

"Multi-Purpose" gear lubricants must be manufac-

tured under carefully controlled conditions and the

lubricant manufacturer must be responsible for the

satisfactory performance of his product. His reputation

is the best indication of quality.

Lubricant Additions

The lubricant level in the axle and transmission hous-

ings should be checked periodically. (Every 6,000 miles.)

It is recommended that any additions required to bring

up the lubricant level be made using the same type lubri-

cant already in the housing.

When checking lubricant level in transmission or rear

axle the unit being cheeked should be at operating

temperature. With unit at operating temperature the

lubricant should be level with bottom of the filler plug

hole.
If the lubricant level is checked with the unit cold

the lubricant level should be 1/2 inch below the filler

plug hole.

Lubricant Changes

The rear axle lubricant does not require changing for

the life of the vehicle. If additions are needed, or when

refilling the axle after service procedures, use lubricants

described above.

POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION

NOTE: Every 12,000 miles, it is recommended

that the Powerglide low band be adjusted as

specified in Section 7 of this manual.

Every 6,000 miles--Check fluid level on dipstick with

engine idling, selector lever in neutral position, parking

brake set and transmission at operating temperature. If

fluid level is below full mark on dip stick, adding a small

amount of Automatic Transmission Fluid, General Motors

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Part Numbers 1050568-

69,
70) is recommended. If this fluid is not obtainable,

use Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 'A' bearing the

mark AQ-ATF followed by a number and the suffix letter

'A'.
Recheck fluid level on dip stick and again add a

small amount of fluid if needed to bring level to full

mark. DO NOT OVERFILL.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

ENGINE 6-31

Chevy II

1.
Disconnect battery positive cable.

2.
Drain engine oil.

3.
Disconnect and remove starter.

4 Disconnect steering idler arm bracket at right hand

frame rail and swing steering linkage down for pan

clearance.

5.
Disconnect* exhaust pipes at manifolds and allow

pipes to hang free.

6. Remove oil pan and discard gaskets and seals.

Corvette

1.
Disconnect battery positive cable then remove oil

dipstick and tube.

2.
Raise and support vehicle then drain engine oil.

3.
Remove starter and flywheel underpan.

4.
Disconnect steering linkage idler at frame and lower

the linkage.

5.
Remove oil pan and discard gaskets and seals.

6. On Hi-Performance engines, the oil baffle must

be removed before additional operations can be

performed.

NOTE: On the 427 cu. in. engine, the oil pan

has three 1/4" x 20 attaching bolts at crankcase

front cqver. One located at each corner and one

at lower center.

Installation

1.
Thoroughly clean all gasket sealing surfaces.

NOTE: Use a new pan. gasket set.

2.
Install side gaskets on pan rails, using.gasket sealer

as a retainer.

3.
Install rear oil pan seal in groove in rear main

bearing cap with ends (fig. 9V) butting side gaskets.

4.
Install oil pan front seal in groove in .crankcaee front

cover, with ends butting side gaskets.

5.
If crankshaft was rotated while £>an was off, place

timing mark at 6:00 o'clock position.

6. Install oil pan and torque bolts to specifications.

NOTE: On 396 and 427 cu. in. engines, start

three 1/4" x 20 bolts into crankcase front cover

before tightening, any other pan bolts.

7.
Complete installation as follows:

Chevrolet
and Camaro

a. Using a suitable jack (and a block of wood to pre-

vent damaging oil pan) raise engine enough to re-

move 2" x 4" wood blocks, then lower engine.

b.
On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission

install converter housing underpan.

c. Install through bolts in engine front mounts.

d. Install and connect starter. Connect steering rod

at idler lever.

e. Lower vehicle and install fan blade.

f. Cbnnnect lower radiator hose, then install oil dip

stick tube and dip stick.

g. Connect distributor cap and battery positive

cable.

h. Fill radiator with coolant and fill engine with oil,

then start engine and check for leaks.

Chevelle

a. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission
Fig.
9V - Oil Pan Gasket and Seal Location

install converter housing underpan.

b.
.Install starter.

c. Install, engine as outlined.

Chevy II

a. Connect exhaust pipe to manifold flange using new

packing seals.

b.
Connect steering idler arm bracket.

c. Connect starter wires..

d. Connect battery cable.

e. Fill with oil, start engine and check for leaks.

Corvette

a. Connect steering linkage.

b.
Install oil dip stick tube and dip stick then con-

nect battery cables.

c. Fill engine with oil, then start engine and check

for leaks.

OIL PUMP

Removal

1.
Remove oil pan as outlined.

2.
Remove pump to rear main bearing cap bolt and re-

move pump and extension shaft.

Installation

1.
Assemble pump and extension shaft to rear main

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL