1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO radiator cap

LUBRICATION 0-14

SAE 5W-30 oils may be used during periods when

temperatures of 32° and below are to be expected.

Types of Oils

In service, crankcase oils may form sludge and varnish

and under some conditions, corrosive acids unless pro-

tected against oxidation.

To minimize the formation of these harmful products

and to assure the use of oil best suited for present day

operating conditions, automobile manufacturers have de-

veloped a series of sequence tests designed to evaluate

the ability of any oil to properly lubricate automobile

engines.

It is recommended that only those oils which are

certified by their suppliers as meeting or exceeding the

maximum severity requirements of these sequence tests

(or GM Standard 4745-M) be used in Chevrolet engines.

Certified sequence tested oils will be described as such

on their containers.

Maintaining Oil Level

The oil gauge rod is marked "Full" and "Add Oil."

These notations have broad arrows pointing to the level

lines.
The oil level should be maintained between the

two lines, neither going above the "Full" line nor under

the "Add Oil" line. DO NOT OVERFILL. After operating

vehicle allow a few minutes for oil to return to crankcase

before checking oil level.

Check the oil level frequently and add oil when

necessary.

Oil and Filter Change Intervals

NOTE:
Under prolonged dusty driving condi-

tions,
it is recommended that these operations

be performed more often.

OIL

To insure continuation of best performance, low main-

tenance cost and long engine life, it is necessary to

change the crankcase oil whenever it becomes contami-

nated with harmful foreign materials. Under normal

driving conditions draining the crankcase and refilling

with fresh oil every 60 days or every 6000 miles which-

ever occurs first, is recommended.

It is always advisable to drain the crankcase only after

the engine has become thoroughly warmed up or reached

normal operating temperature. The benefit of draining is,

to a large extent, lost if the crankcase is drained when

the engine is cold, as some of the suspended foreign

material will cling to the sides of the oil pan and will not

drain out readily with the cold, slower moving oil.

OIL FILTER

Change engine oil filter every 6000 miles or every 6

months, whichever occurs first.

NOTE:
For Vehicles in heavy duty operation

involving continuous start-stop or prolonged idl-

ing, engine oil should be changed after 2500-

3000 miles of operation. The filter should be

changed after 5000-6000 miles of operation.
Crankcase Dilution

Probably the most serious phase of engine oil deterio-

ration is that of crankcase dilution which is the thinning

of the oil by fuel vapor leaking by pistons and rings and

mixing with the oil and by condensation of water on the

cylinder walls and crankcase.

Leakage of fuel, or fuel vapors, into the oil pan occurs

mostly during the "warming up" period when the fuel is

not thoroughly vaporized and burned. Water vapor enters

the crankcase through normal engine ventilation and

through exhaust gas blow-by. When the engine is not

completely warmed up, these vapors condense, combine

with the condensed fuel and exhaust gases and form acid

compounds in the crankcase.

As long as the gases and internal walls of the crank-

case are hot enough to keep water vapor from con-

densing, no harm will result. However, when the engine

is run in low temperatures moisture will collect and

unite with the gases formed by combustion resulting in

an acid formation. The acid thus formed is likely to

cause serious etching or pitting which will manifest itself

in excessively rapid wear on piston pins, camshaft

bearings and other moving parts of the engine, oftentimes

causing the owner to blame the car manufacturer or the

lubricating oil when in reality the trouble may be traced

back to the character of fuel used, or a condition of the

engine such as excessive blowby or improper carburetor

adjustment.

Automatic Control Devices to Minimize

Crankcase Dilution

All engines are equipped with automatic devices which

aid greatly in minimizing the danger of crankcase

dUution.

The thermostat, mounted in the cylinder head water

outlet, restricts the flow of water to the radiator until a

predetermined temperature is reached, thus minimizing

the length of time required to reach efficient operating

temperature, reducing the time that engine temperatures

are conducive to vapor condensation.

A water by-pass is included in the cooling system,

utilizing a hole in the front of, the cylinder block. This

allows a limited circulation of coolant, bypassing the

thermostat until thermostat opening temperatures are

reached. This system provides a uniform coolant tem-

perature throughout the engine, eliminating localized

hot-spots, improving exhaust valve life, provides fast

warmrup of lubricating oil and fast temperature rise in

the coolant which provides fast heater operation in cold

weather.

A thermostatic heat control on the exhaust manifold

during the warming up period, automatically directs the

hot exhaust gases against the center of the intake mani-

fold, greatly aids in proper vaporization of the fuel.

An automatic choke reduces the danger of raw or

unvaporized fuel entering the combustion chamber and

leaking into the oil reservoir.

An.
efficient crankcase ventilating system drives off

fuel vapors and aids in the evaporation of the raw fuel

and water which may find its way into the oil pan.

CRANKCASE BREATHER CAP

Clean and re-oil at every oil change..

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-26

clockwise for medium and high blower speed, as

desired. Low blower speed is automatic during

cooling operations.

4.
"Def-Pull". This knob should be pushed fully in.

Additional Cooling Hints

1.
The center barrel outlet in the dash may be rotated

to deflect air as desired or used to act as a shut off

door.

2.
The right and left ball outlets may be rotated to

deflect air in the direction desired. Each outlet has

a shut off valve operated by a knob approximately

4 in. inboard. When the knob is horizontal, the valve

is open.

3.
There are two (2) additional outlets in the bottom of

the ducts approximately 6" inboard from the valve

knobs. A rotating cover will open these outlets to

provide cool air for the feet if desired.

4.
When first entering a very warm car, open the

windows for a few minutes until the interior of the

car has cooled off.
Heating

1.
"Air Pull-Fan". Pull this knob fully out. Rotate

the knob clockwise for low, medium or high blower

speed as desired. If just a small amount of heat is

desired, leave the fan on low or medium speed and

regulate the temperature with the "Cool In-Hot Pull"

knob.

2.
"Air Cond-Pull". This knob should normally be

pushed fully in. However, during cool, damp days

it is possible, by pulling this knob fully out, to de-

humidify the air by passing it through the evaporator

core before reheating to the desired outlet

temperature.

3.
"Cool In-Hot Pull". Pull this knob out as far as

necessary to provide the temperature desired.

4.
"Def-Pull". Pull this knob all the way out for

maximum defrosting or de-icing. When the knob is

partly out, a portion of the hot air is used for de-

frosting and the balance is discharged through the

heater outlet.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In any vocation or trade, there are established proce-

dures and practices that have been developed after many

years of experience. In addition, occupational hazards

may be present that require the observation of certain

precautions or use of special tools and equipment. Ob-

serving the procedures, practices and precautions of

servicing refrigeration equipment will greatly reduce the

possibilities of damage to the customers' equipment as

well as virtually eliminate the element of hazard to the

serviceman.

PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING REFRIGERANT-12

Refrigerant-12 is transparent and colorless in both the

gaseous and liquid state. It has a boiling point of 21.7^

below zero and, therefore, at all normal temperatures

and pressures it will be a vapor. The vapor is heavier

than air and is noninflammable, nonexplosive, non-

poisonous (except when in contact with an open flame)

and noncorrosive (except when in contact with water).

The following precautions in handling R-12 should be

observed at all times.

• All refrigerant drums are shipped with a heavy metal

screw cap. The purpose of the cap is to protect the

valve and safety plug from damage. It is good .prac-

tice to replace the cap after each use of the drum.

• If it is ever necessary to transport or carry a drum

or can of refrigerant in a car, keep it in the luggage

compartment. Refrigerant should not be exposed to

the radiant heat from the sun for the resulting in-

crease in pressure may cause the safety plug to

release or the drum or can to burst..

• Drums or disposable cans should never be subjected

to high temperature when adding refrigerant to the

system. In most instances, heating the drum or can

is required to raise the pressure in the container

higher than the pressure in the system during the

operation. It would be unwise to place the drum on a

gas stove, radiator or use a blow torch while pre-

paring for the charging operation, for a serious ac-

cident can result. Don't depend on the safety
plug - many drums have burst when the safety plug

failed.' Remember, high pressure means that great

forces are being exerted against the walls of the

container. A bucket of warm water, not over 125°F,

or warm wet rags around the container is all the heat

that is required.

• Do not weld or steam clean on or near the system.

Welding or steam cleaning can result in a dangerous

pressure buildup in the system.

• When filling a small drum from a large one, never

fill the drum completely. Space should always be

allowed above the liquid for expansion. If the drum

were completely full and the temperature was in-

creased, hydraulic pressure with its tremendous

force would result.

• Discharging large quantities of R-12 into a room can

usually be done safely as the vapor would produce

no ill effects, however, in the event of an accidental

rapid discharge of the system it is recommended

that inhalation of large quantities of R-12 be avoided.

This caution is especially important if the area con-

tains a flame producing device such as a gas heater.

While R-12 normally is nonpoisonous, heavy con-

centrations.. of it in contact with a live flame will

produce a toxic gas. The same gas will also attack

all bright metal surfaces.

• Protection of the eyes is of vital importance! When

working around a refrigerating system, an accident

may cause liquid refrigerant to hit the face. If the

eyes are protected with goggles or glasses, no

serious damage can result. Just remember, any

R-12 liquid that you can touch or that touches you is

at least 21.7"F. below zero. The eyeballs can't take

much of this temperature. If R-12 liquid should

strike the eyeballs, here is what to do:

1.
Keep calm.

2.
Do not rub the eyes! Splash the affected area with

quantities of cold water to gradually get the tem-

perature above the freezing point. The use of min-

eral, cod liver or an antiseptic oil is important in

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-47

are certain procedures, practices and precautions that

should be followed to prevent costly repairs, personal

injury or damage to equipment. For this reason it is

strongly recommended that the preceding information in

this section be studied thoroughly before attempting to

service the sytem.

Great emphasis must be placed upon keeping the sys-

tem clean. Use plugs or caps to close system components

and hoses when they are opened to the atmosphere. Keep

your work area clean.

In removing and replacing any part which requires

unsealing the refrigerant circuit the following operations,

which are described in this section, must be performed

in the sequence shown.

1.
Purge the system by releasing the refrigerant to the

atmosphere.

2.
Remove and replace the defective part.

3.
Evacuate and charge the system with R-12.

CAUTION: Always wear protective goggles

when working on refrigeration systems. Goggles

J-5453 are included in the set of air conditioning

special tools. Also, beware of the danger of

carbon monoxide fumes by avoiding running the

engine in closed or improperly ventilated

garages.

FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE SYSTEM

Whenever foreign material is found in the system,

it must be removed before restoring the system to

operation.

In the case of compressor mechanical failure, perform

the following operations:

1.
Remove the compressor.

2.
Remove the receiver-dehydrator and discard me

unit.

3.
Flush the condenser to remove foreign material

which has been pumped into it.

4.
Disconnect the line from the receiver-dehydrator

at the inlet connection of the expansion valve. Inspect

the inlet screen for the presence of metal chips

or other foreign material. If the screen is plugged,

replace it. Reconnect the line to the expansion

valve.

5. Install a new receiver dehydrator.

6. Install the replacement compressor.

7. Add the necessary quantity of oil to the system (one

fluid ounce because of receiver-dehydrator replace-

ment plus the quantity needed for the replacement

compressor—see Checking Compressor Oil Charge

under Checking Oil.

8. Evacuate and charge the system.

9. Check system performance.

CONDENSER

Chevrolet

Replacement

1.
Remove the hood catch and hood catch - grille

support.

2.
With the system purged of refrigerant, disconnect

the inlet and outlet hose clamp connections and the

condenser to radiator support attaching screws.

3.
Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
NOTE:
If it is to be reused, cap or tape the

receiver-dehydrator inlet and outlet connections

at once.

4.
Install new condenser, position the assembly and

install the radiator support to condenser attaching

screws and replace all line connections.

5. Replace the hood catch and grille support and its

attaching bolts.

6. Replace the hood catch.

7. Evacuate, charge and check the system. Add one

fluid oz. refrigerant oil after installing a new

condenser.

Chevelle and Camaro

Replacement

1.
Remove the hood lock catch support and catch.

2.
With the system purged of refrigerant, disconnect

the inlet and outlet hose clamp connections and the

condenser to radiator support attaching screws.

3.
Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

NOTE:
Cap or tape the inlet and outlet con-

nections at once.

4.
Install new condenser, position the assembly and in-

stall the radiator support to condenser attaching

screws and replace all line connections.

5. Evacuate, charge and check the system. Add one

fluid oz. refrigerant oil after installing a new

condenser.

Chevy II

Replacement

1.
Purge the refrigerant from the system.

Fig.
59—Condenser Mounting (Chevrolet and Chevelle)

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-48

Fig.
60-Condenser Mounting (Chevy II)

2.
Remove the bumper, bumper filler panel, grille,

grille support, hood lock catch support and catch as

described in Section 11, "Chassis Sheet Metal".

3.
Disconnect connectors at condenser inlet and outlet

tubes and remove screws attaching refrigerant line

holding clips to the condenser baffle.

4.
Remove bolts attaching condenser through radiator

' support and slide condenser to the left and out of

vehicle.

5. Reverse these steps to reinstall new condenser.

6. Evacuate and charge the system. Add one fluid oz.

of refrigerant oil after installing a new condenser.

Corvette

Replacement (Production Engine)

1.
Remove the hood from the car, first scribing the

hinge attachment location.

2.
Purge the system of refrigerant.

Fig.
61—Condenser Mounting (Cdrnaro)
Fig.
62—Condenser Mounting (Corvette)

3.
Disconnect the inlet line connection at the condenser

inlet and the outlet line at the receiver-dehydrator.

Cap the receiver-dehydrator immediately.

4.
Remove the screws attaching the condenser to the

radiator support and carefully lift the unit from the

car.

5. Remove the receiver-dehydrator from the old con-

denser and install it, using a new "O" ring, on the

new condenser.

6. Set new condenser in place on the radiator support

and install the attaching screws, torquing them to

20 lbs. ft.

7. Make the inlet and outlet connections, using new

"O"
rings, and torque 13 lbs. ft.

8. Evacuate, charge and check the system. Add one

fluid oz. of refrigerant oil after installing a new

condenser.

Replacement (Optional Engine)

Replacement procedure remains much the same for the

installation supplied with the optional engine except for

the location of the receiver-dehydrator. Follow the steps

given above except that the outlet line must be removed

at the receiver outlet. (See Figure 64.)

RECEIVER-DEHYDRATOR

The receiver-dehydrator should be replaced if it has

been damaged through an accident or if it leaks or be-

comes restricted or clogged. Do not attempt to repair

the receiver-dehydrator.

The receiver-dehydrator is merely a moisture collect-

ing device and a refrigerant storage area and is the least

likely component of the system to cause a malfunction.

If at any time when examining the compressor oil,

moisture is found or there is an indication of moisture

at the expansion valve needle, the receiver-dehydrator

should be replaced as follows (fig. 63):

NOTE:
If the receiver-dehydrator is to be re-

used, cap the inlet and outlet connections

immediately. When installing a receiver-

dehydrator, do not uncap the connections until

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CHEVROLET

CHEVELLE

CHEVY II

CAMARO
the last possible moment. Be certain that the

direction of flow is correct before connecting

the pipes.

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy II, and Camaro

Replacement

1.
Remove the receiver inlet and outlet connections and

the two receiver to fender skirt attaching screws.

2.
Carefully remove the receiver-dehydrator from the

vehicle.

3.
Replace the new receiver~dehydrator assembly in

the vehicle and install all attaching screws and re-

frigerant lines.

4.
Add one fluid oz. refrigerant oil, evacuate and charge

the system.

Corvette

Replacement

1.
Purge the system of refrigerant.

2.
Disconnect the "O" ring inlet

hose clamp outlet connection

openings.

3.
Remove the receiver-dehydrator to radiator support

bracket screws (production engine) or receiver-

dehydrator to condenser bracket screws (optional

engine) and remove the unit from the car.

4.
Install the new receiver-dehydrator applying 30 in.

lbs.
torque to the attaching screws.
connection and the

and tape the hose

NOTE:
Do not uncap the new receiver-

dehydrator until the last instant before

installation.

5.

2.

3.

Fig.
63—
Receiver-Dehydrator Mounting (Chevrolet,

Chevelle/ Chevy II, Camaro)
Connect the high pressure lines at the inlet (use a

new "O" ring and torque connection to 13 ft. lbs.)

and outlet (torque screw to 25 in. lbs.).

6. Add one fluid oz. refrigerant oil, evacuate, charge

and check the system.

Sight Glass Replacement-All Vehicles

If damage to the sight glass should occur, a new sight

glass kit should be installed. The kit contains the sight

glass,
seal and retainer. (See Figure 65.)

1.
Purge system.

Remove the sight glass retainer nut using a screw

driver and remove old glass and seal.

Install the new glass and seal and retainer nut, being

careful not to turn the nut past the face of the hous-

ing. To do so may damage the "O" ring seal.

4.
Evacuate and recharge the system.

EVAPORATOR

Chevrolet and Camaro Four-Season System

The evaporator and blower case assembly is designed

so that the core may be removed without the need for

removing the entire unit from the vehicle. Instead,

only the side cover must be removed.

Removal and Installation of Entire Assembly

1.
Remove the inlet line at the expansion valve and the

suction throttling valve outlet connection.

2.
Remove the electrical connector from the blower

motor.

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ENGINE 6-11

Fig.
18 - Cooling System Pressure Test

Carburetor

Refer to Section 6M to perform adjustments such as

idle vent, float level, pump rod and secondary valve.

Fuel Pump

If the owner has complained of poor high speed per-

formance, the fuel pump may be at fault. Too low a

pump pressure or volume will cause a high speed "miss"

because of lack of fuel delievered to the carburetor,

while too high a pressure will cause carburetor flooding.

Check fuel pump as outlined in Section 6M.

Cooling System

The following test may be performed with pressure

testing equipment available commercially for this pur-

pose.
This test provides an excellent means of detecting

internal or external leaks within the cooling system.

1.
Remove radiator cap.

2.
Apply a test pressure of 3 pounds higher than the ra-

diator cap (fig. 18). i.e. 18 pounds for a 15 pound

cap.

3.
If the pressure will not hold, there is either an

internal or external leak in the system.

Cylinder Head Torque and Valve Adjustment

Retorquing the cylinder head bolts is not necessary

unless a gasket has been replaced, or a leak is suspected.

Valve lash must always be adjusted after the head has

been torqued.

Before adjusting the valve lash, it is extremely impor-

tant that the engine be thoroughly warmed up to normal-

ize the expansion of all parts. This is very important

because during the warm-up period, the valve clearances

will change considerably.

Hydraulic

1.
After the engine has been normalized, remove rocker

arm covers and gaskets.

CAUTION: Do not pry rocker arm cover loose.
Gaskets adhering to cylinder head and rocker

arm cover may be sheared by bumping end of

rocker arm cover rearward with palm of hand

or a rubber mallet.

2.
With the engine running at idle, back off valve rocker

arm nut until the valve rocker arm starts to clatter.

3.
Turn rocker arm nut down slowly until the clatter

just stops. This is the zero lash position.

4.
Turn nut down 1/4 additional turn and pause 10 sec-

onds until engine runs smoothly* Repeat additional

1/4 turns, pausing 10 seconds each time, until nut

has been turned down 1 full turn from the zero lash

position.

NOTE: This 1 turn preload adjustment must be

done slowly to allow the lifter to adjust itself to

prevent the possibility of interference, between

the inlet valve head and top of piston, which

might result in internal damage and/or bent push

rods.
Noisy lifters should be replaced.

5.
Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 to adjust the rest of the

valves.

6. Clean gasket surfaces on cylinder heads and rocker

arm covers with degreaser then install rocker arm

covers, using new gaskets, and torque bolts to

specifications.

Mechanical

1.
Normalize the engine.

2.
Remove rocker arm covers and gaskets.

CAUTION: Do not pry rocker arm cover loose.

Gaskets adhering to cylinder head and rocker

arm cover may be sheared by bumping end of

rocker arm cover rearward with palm of hand

or a rubber mallet.

3.
Use a socket wrench on self-locking rocker arm stud

nut and adjust as needed to obtain valve lash (see

tune up chart) measured between rocker arm and

valve stem with a leaf type feeler gauge.

4.
Stop engine, clean gasket surfaces on cylinder heads

and rocker arm covers with degreaser then install

rocker arm covers, using new gaskets, and torque

bolts to specifications.

Fig.
19
- Oil Deflector Clips Installed

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ENGINE 6-16

5.
Adjust ignition timing and carburetor idle speed and

mixture.

VALVE STEM OIL SEAL AND/OR VALVE SPRING

Replacement

1.
Remove rocker arm cover as outlined.

2.
Remove spark plug, rocker arm and push rod on the

cylinder(s) to be serviced.

3.
Apply compressed air to the spark plug hole to hold

the valves in place.

NOTE: A tool to apply air to the cylinder is

available through local jobbers or may be manu-

factured. In manufacturing this Tool a AC-46N

Spark Plug or its equivalent is recommended.

This will make the Tool universal for all

Chevrolet engines. Chisel the spark plug as

shown, then drive the porcelain out of the plug

by tapping the center electrode against a hard

block. Using a 3/8" pipe tap, cut threads in the

remaining portion of the spark ^>lug and assem-

ble as shown (fig. 3L).

4.
Using Tool J-5892 to compress the valve spring, re-

move the valve locks, valve cap, valve shield and

valve spring and damper (fig. 4L).

5.
Remove the valve stem oil seal.

6. To replace, set the valve spring and damper, valve

shield and valve cap in place. The close coiled end

of the spring is installed against the cylinder head.

Compress the spring with
Too^
J-5892 and install oil

seal in the lower groove of the stem, making sure the

seal'is flat and not twisted.

NOTE: A light coat of oil on the seal will help

prevent twisting.

7.
Install the valve locks and release the compressor

tool, making sure the locks seat properly in the

upper groove of the valve stem.

NOTE: Grease may be used to hold the locks

in place while releasing the compressor tool.

8. Install spark plug, using a new gasket, and torque to

specifications.

9. Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.

CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Remove manifold assembly as. outlined.

2.
Remove valve mechanism as outlined.

3.
Drain cooling system (block).

4.
Remove fuel and vacuum line from retaining clip at

water outlet then disconnect wires from temperature

sending units.

5.
Disconnect upper radiator hose at water outlet hous-

ing and battery ground strap at cylinder head.

6. Remove coil (L6 engines only).

7.
Remove cylinder head bolts, cylinder head and gas-

ket. Place cylinder head on two blocks of wood to

prevent damage.

Installation

CAUTION: The gasket surfaces on both the

head and the block must be clean of any foreign
matter and free of nicks or heavy scratches.

Cylinder bolt threads in the block and threads

on the cylinder head bolt must be cleaned. (Dirt

will affect bolt torque.) Do not use gasket sealer

on composition steel asbestos gasket.

Fig. 3L -
AIF
Adapter Tool

1.
Place the gasket in position over the dowel pins with

the bead up.

2.
Carefully guide cylinder head into place over dowel

pins and gasket.

3.
Coat threads of cylinder head bolts with sealing com-

pound and install finger tight.

4.
Tighten cylinder head bolts a little at a time in the

sequence shown on the torque sequence chart until

the specified torque is reached.

5.
Install coil (if removed).

6. Connect upper radiator hose and engine ground strap.

7.
Connect temperature sending unit wires and install

fuel and vacuum lines in clip at water outlet.

8. Fill cooling system.
•

9. Install manifold assembly as outlined.

10.
Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.

Fig.
4L
- Compressing Valve Spring

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ENGINE 6-17

Fig.
5L
-
Engine Blocked for Pan Removal

NOTE: Do not install rocker arm cover.

11.
Start engine and allow warm up then retorque cylin-

der head
as
outlined in Step 4 and readjust valves as

outlined under Engine Tune Up.

OIL PAN

Removal

Chevrolet
and Camaro

1.
Disconnect battery positive cable.

2.
Remove through bolts from engine front mounts.

3.
Drain radiator, then disconnect upper and lower ra-

diator hoses at radiator.

4.
Remove fan blade as outlined in Section 6K.

5.
Raise vehicle then drain engine oil.

6. Disconnect and remove* starter.

7.
On
vehicles equipped with automatic transmission,

disconnect transmission cooler lines at transmission

and remove converter housing underpan.

8. Disconnect steering
rod at
idler lever then swing

steering linkage for oil pan clearance.

9. Rotate crankshaft until timing mark
on
torsional

damper is at 6:00 o'clock position.

10.
Using
a
suitable jack (and a block of wood to prevent

damaging oil pan), raise engine enough to insert 2"
x

4"
wood blocks under engine mounts (fig. 5L), then

lower engine onto blocks.

NOTE:
If
2"
x
4" wood blocks are cut 5-1/2"

long they can be used on all Chevrolet engines.

The 5-1/2" length up for in line engines and the

4"
side up for V8 engines.

11.
Remove oil pan and discard gaskets and seals.

Cfievel/e

1.
Remove enginfe from vehicle as outlined.

2.
Place engine on jack stands, one at each front mount

and one at transmission extension.

CAUTION: Leave engine lift attached
to
en-

gine.
Do not remove all weight
of
engine from

engine lift.

3.
On
vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions

remove converter housing underpan.

4.
Remove starter.

5.
Remove oil pan and discard gaskets and seals.
Chevy//

1.
Disconnect battery positive cable.

2.
Drain engine oil.

3.
Disconnect then remove starter.

4.
Disconnect-steering idler arm bracket at right hand

frame rail and swing steering linkage down for pan

clearance.

5.
On L6 engines, remove front crossmember.

NOTE:
On
station wagon
let
stabilizer
bar

hang while removing crossmember.
"

6. Remove oil pan and discard gaskets and seals.

Installation

1.
Thoroughly clean all gasket sealing surfaces.

NOTE: Use
a
new pan gasket set.

2.
Install rear seal in rear main bearing cap.

3.
Install front Seal on crankcase front cover pressing

tips into holes provided in cover.

4.
Install side gaskets on cylinder block (fig. 6L).

5.
Complete installation as follows:

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Fig.
6L
-
Pan Gaskets and Seals

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL