1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO wheel

SECTION O

INFORMATION AND LUBRICATION

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

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General Information o-l

Lubrication 0-13

GENERAL INFORMATION

Model Identification and Vehicle Dimensions

Chevrolet

Chevelle

Chevy n

Corvette

Camaro
Page

0-1

0-1

0-2

0-2

0-3

0-3
Page

Unit and Serial Numbers o-3

Engine Number o-3

Vehicle Serial Number 0r3

Keys and Locks 0-4

Pushing,Towing and Lifting 0-7

Series

Biscayne

Bel Air

Tmpala.

Impala

Super Sport

Caprice
MODEL IDENTIFICATION-CHEVROLET

Model Number

6-Cyl

15311

15369

15335

15511,

15569

15535

15545

16387

16367

16369

16339

16335

16345

16787

16767

—

—

—

—
V-8

15411

15469

15435

15611

15669

15635

15645

16487

16467

16469

16439

16435

16445

16887

16867

16647

16639

16635

16645
Description

2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Station Wagon, 3-Seat

2-Door Sport Coupe, 5-Passenger

2-Door Convertible, 5-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sport Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Station Wagon, 3-Seat

2-Door Sport Coupe, 4-Passenger

2-Door Convertible, 4-Passenger

2-Door Custom Coupe, 5-Passenger*

4-Door Custpm Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Custom Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Custom Wagon, 3-Seat

*4-Passenger when optional bucket front seats are specified.

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS-CHEVROLET

Pertinent dimensions for the different models are shown in the following chart.

Model

Length Overall . .

Width Overall (Body)

Height Overall

Wheelbase

Tread-Front

Tread-Rear

Curb Weight: Approximately 3543 lbs.
Sedan

213.2"

79.6"

55.4"

119.0"

62.5"

62.4"

4-Door Sedan with
2-Door

Sport Coupe

213.2"

79.6"

54.4"

119.0"

62.5"

62.4"

L-6 Engine; 3685 lbs
Convertible

Coupe

213.2"

79.6"

55.3"

119.0"

62.5"

62.4"

. with V-8 Engine.
Station

Wagon

212.4"

79.6"

56.7"

119.0"

63.5"

63.4"

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MODEL IDENTIFICATION-CHEVELLE

Series

Chevelle 300

Chevelle 300

Deluxe

Malibu

Super Sport

396

Concours
Model Number

6-Cyl

13111

13169

13311

13369

13335

13569

13539

13517

13567

13535

—

13735
V-8

13211

13269

13411

13469

13435

13669

13639

13617

13667

13635

13817

13867

13835
Description

2-Door -Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sport Sedan, 6-Passenger

2-Door Sport Coupe, 5-Passenger*

2-Door Convertible, 5-Passenger*

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

2-tooor Sport Coupe, 5-Passenger*

2-Door Convertible, 5-Passenger*

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

*4-Passenger when optional bucket seats are specified.

EL CAMINO
13380

13580
13480

13680
2-Door
Sedan
Pickup,
3-Passenger Reg.

2-Door
Sedan
Pickup,
3-Pass. Deluxe

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS-CHEVELLE

Pertinent dimensions for the different models are shown in, the following chart.

Model

Sedan

197.0"

75.0"

54.1"

115.0"

58.0"

58.0"
2-Door

Sport Coupe

197.0"

75.0"

53.2"

115.0"

58.0"

58J0"
Convertible

Coupe

197.0"

75.0"

53.9"

115.0"

58.0"

58.0"
Station

Wagon

199.9"

75.0"

56.7"

115.0"

58.0"

58.0"
Sedan

Pickup

199.9"

75.0"

56.7"

115.0"

58.0"

58.0"
Length Overall .

Width Overall (Body)

Height Overall . . .

Wheelbase. .

Tread-Front

Tread-Rear .

Curb Weight: Approximately 3104 lbs. 4-Door Sedan with L-6 Engine 3258 lbs. with V-8 Engine.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION-CHEVY II

Series

100

NOVA

NOVA SS
Model Number

L-4

11111

11169

mmm.

—
6 Cyl.

11311

11369

11335

11569

11537

11535

11737
V-8

11411

11469

11435

11669

11637

11635

11837
Description

2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger

2-Door Sport Coupe, 5-Passenger

4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat

2-Door Sport Coupe, 4-Passenger

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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS-CHEVY II

Model

Length Overall

Width Overall (Body) . . . .

Height Overall

Wheelbase

Tread-Front

Tread-Rear . . .
Sedan

183.0"

71.3"

56.7"

110.0"

56.8"

56.3"
2-Door

Sport Coupe

183.0"

71.3"

54.4"

110.0"

56.8"

56.3"
Station

Wagon

187.4"

71.3"

57.6"

110.0"

56.3"

55.8"

Curb Weight: Approximately 2668 lbs. 4-Door Sedan with L-4 Engine; 2767
lbs.
with L-6 Engine; 2959lbs.

with V-8 Engine.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION-CAMARO
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS-CORVEnE

Model Number

6-Cyl

12337

12367
V-8

12437

12467
Description

2-Door Sport Coupe, 4-Passenger

2-Door Convertible, 4-Passenger

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS-CAMARO

Model

Length Overall .....

Width Overall (Body) . .

Height Overall

Wheelbase

Tread-Front

Tread-Rear
Sport Coupe

Convertible

184.7"

72.6"

50:8"

108.0"

59.0"

58.88"

Weight: Sport Coupe with L6 Engine 2908 lbs.; with

V-8 Engine 3063 lbs.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION-CORVETTE

Model

Number

19437

19467
Description

2-Door Sport Coupe, 2-Passenger

2-Door Convertible, 2-Passenger

UNIT AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

For the convenience of servicemen when writing up

certain business papers, such as L. & M.R.'s Product

Information Reports, or reporting product failures in

any way, we are showing below the location of various

unit numbers. These unit numbers and their prefixes

and suffixes are necessary on these papers for various

reasons—such as accounting, follow-up on production,

etc.
Model

Length Overall

Width Overall (Body). . .

Height Overall.

Wheelbase

Tread-Front

Tread-Rear .
Convertible
Sport

Coupe

175.1"

69.6"

49.8"
49.6"

98.0"

56.8"

57.6"

Curb Weight: 3145 lbs. Convertible

3135 lbs. Sport Coupe

with Base V-8

The prefixes on certain units identify the plant in which

the unit was manufactured, and thereby permits proper

follow-up of the plant involved to get corrections made

when necessary.

Engine Unit Number

The engine unit number (figs. 3 and 4) shows manu-

facturing plant, month and day of manufacture, and

transmission type. A typical engine number would be

F1210FA, which would breakdown thus:

F~Manufacturing Plant (F—Flint, T—Tonawanda)

12—Month of manufacture (December)

10—Day of manufacture (tenth)

FA—Transmission and engine type

Vehicle Serial Number

A typical vehicle serial number tag (fig. 1) yields

manufacturers identity, vehicle type, model year, as-

sembly plant and production unit number when broken

down as shown in the following chart.

Manufacturer

Identity1

1
Body

Style2

5645
Model

Year8

7
Assembly

Plant*

F
Unit

Number5

100025

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GENERAL INFORMATION 0-7

a vise using leather or wood on each side to prevent

damage to the cylinder,

7. Stake the retainer securely in place by staking the

cylinder metal over both edges of the retainer ends

using a suitable staking tool at right angles to the

top of the retainer and from the cast metal of the

cylinder over the retainer at each corner.

PUSHING, TOWING AND LIFTING

Pushing

NOTE:
Towing car to start is not recommended

due to the possibility of the disabled car ac-

celerating into tow car.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the car.

Should the battery become discharged, it will be neces-

sary to use an auxiliary battery with jumper cables to

start the engine.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical

system, never connect booster batteries in ex-
cess of 12 volts and connect positive to positive

and negative to negative.

Manual Transmission

When a push start is necessary turn off all electrical

loads such as heater, radio, and if possible, lights, turn

on the key, depress the clutch, and place the shift lever

in high gear. Release the clutch when your speed reaches

10 to 15 miles per hour.

TOWING

The car may be towed safely on its rear wheels with

the (selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position at speeds

of 35 miles per hour or less under most conditions.

However, the drive shaft must be disconnected or the

car towed on its front wheels if 1) Tow speeds in excess

of 35 MPH are necessary, 2) Car must be towed for ex-

tended distances (over 50 miles) or, 3) Transmission is

not operating properly. If car is towed on its front

wheels, the steering wheel should be secured to maintain

a straight ahead position.

DRIVE ON HOIST

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT FRAME ATTACHMENT ONLY

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT

Fig.
21-Vehicle Lifting Pointe-Chevroiet

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Fig.
25—Attachment
of
Towing Chain Hooks
to
Axle Tube

Fig.
24—Towing Sling Attachment—Front

Rear

Connect standard chain hooks around the axle tube from

the underneath side between the axle rear spring pad and

the brake flange plate (fig. 25). It is mandatory that the

chain hook be positioned as stated above so that the brake

lines are not damaged.

The lower lifting bar should be positioned in below the

vehicle so that the rubber straps protect the rear valance

panel. With the lower bar in this position, it is necessary

that the bar be spaced down a minimum of
1
5/8" to pre-

vent damage to the fuel tank. This can be accomplished

by placing 6.0" section of 2x4' wood blocks below the

rear section of each rear spring (fig. 26).

To facilitate towing without a helper it will be neces-

sary to attach the
2x4*
s to the rear spring by a strap or

tape.
See Figure 27.

Also it will be necessary to lock the steering wheel in

the straight ahead position prior to actually moving the

vehicle.
Fig.
26—Towing SJing Attachment—Rear

REAR SPRING

EYE

WOOD

BLOCK

Fig.
27—Strapping Wood Block
to
Rear Spring

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LUBRICATION 0-13

LUBRICATION

INDEX

Page

Engine Crankcase Oil . 0-13

Crankcase Capacities. . 0-13

Lubrication . ,
•
o-13

SAE Viscosity Oils 0-13

Types of Oils 0-14

Maintaining Oil Level 0-14

Oil and Filter Change Intervals 0-14

Oil.
. . ...:.. 0-14

Filter o-14

Crankcase Dilution . 0-14

Automatic Control Devices to Minimize

Crankcase Dilution 0-14

Crankcase Breather Cap 0-14

Crankcase Ventilation System 0-15

Valve Type 0-15

Fuel Filter 0-15

Air Cleaner . 0-15

Polyurethane Type 0-15

Oil Wetted Paper Element Type 0-15

Battery Terminal Washers 0-15
Page

Distributor 0-15

Rear Axle and 3-Speed and Overdrive

4-Speed Transmission 0-15

Recommended Lubricants 0-15

Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants 0-15

Lubricant Additions 0-15

Lubricant Changes 0-15

Powerglide Transmission 0-15

Turbo Hydra-Matic 0-16

Front Wheel Bearings 0-16

Manual Steering Gear . . . . 0-16

Power Steering 0-16

Air Conditioning 0-16

Brake Master Cylinder. 0-16

Parking Brake 0-16

Clutch Cross-Shaft , 0-16

Chassis Lubrication 0-16

Lubrication Diagrams . . 0-19

Body Lubrication (Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy n, Camaro). 0-20

Body Lubrication Points (Corvette) . 0-21

The selection of the proper lubricant and its correct

application at regular intervals does much to increase the

life and operation of all moving parts of the vehicle.

Consequently, it is important that the correct grade of

oil or grease, as noted in the following pages, be used.

ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL

Crankcase Capacity

4 Cylinder 4 qt.

6 Cylinder 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (283) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (327) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (350) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (396) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (427) Chevrolet 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (427) Corvette 5 qt.

For 4 Cyl. Add .5 qt. with filter change;

1 qt. for 6 and 8 Cyl. engines.

Lubrication

Crankcase oil should be selected to give the best per-

formance under the climatic and driving conditions in the

territory in which the vehicle is driven.

During warm or hot weather, an oil which will provide

adequate lubrication under high operating temperatures

is required.

During the colder months of the year* an oil which will

permit easy starting at the lowest atmospheric tempera-

ture likely to be encountered, should be used.

When the crankcase is drained and refilled, the crank-

case oil should be selected, not on the basis of the exist-

ing temperature at the time of the change, but on the

lowest temperature anticipated for the period during

which the oil is to be used.

Unless the crankcase oil is selected on the basis of

viscosity or fluidity of the anticipated temperature, dif-

ficulty in starting will be experienced at each sudden

drop in temperature.
SAE Viscosity Oils

SAE Viscosity Numbers indicate only the viscosity or

body of the oil, that is, whether an oil is a light or a

heavy body oil, and do not consider or include other

properties or quality factors.

The lower SAE Viscosity Numbers, such as SAE 5W

and SAE 10W which represent the light body oils, are

recommended for use during cold weather to provide

easy starting and instant lubrication. The higher SAE

Viscosity Numbers such as SAE 20 and SAE 20W, which

represents heavier body oils, are recommended for use

during warm or hot weather to provide improved oil

economy and adequate lubrication under high operating

temperatures.

Oils are available which are designed to combine the

easy starting characteristics of the lower SAE Viscosity

Number with the warm weather operating characteristics

of the higher SAE Viscosity Number. These are termed

"multi-viscosity oils," SAE 5-10W, SAE 5W-20, SAE

10W-20W, and SAE 10W-30.

The following chart will serve as a guide for the

selection of the correct SAE Viscosity Number for use

under different atmospheric temperature ranges, and

suggests the appropriate SAE Viscosity Numbers when

multi-viscosity oils are used.

Lowest Anticipated

Temperature

During Time

Oil Will Be

in Crankcase

32°F.

0°F.

Below 0°F.
Recommended

SAE Viscosity

Oils

SAE 20 or 20W

SAE 10W

SAE 5W
Recommended

SAE

Multi-

Viscosity

Oils

SAE 10W-30 .

SAE 10W-30

SAE 5W-20

SAE 30 or 10W-30 is recommended when most of the

driving is at high speeds and/or at temperatures above

90
°F.

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Every 12,000 miles (more frequently*, depending on

severity of service, if vehicle is used to pull trailers,

carry full loads during high ambient temperatures,

operate in mountainous terrain or operate under other

severe conditions--Remove fluid from the transmission

sump and add one and a half quarts of fresh fluid for

Camaro and Chevy II and two quarts for Chevrolet,

Chevelle, and Corvette. Operate transmission through all

ranges and check fluid level as described above.

•Except if vehicle is equipped with transmission pro-

vided in heavy duty service options. If so equipped,

drain converter and pump every 12,000 miles and add

approximately seven and a half quarts of fresh fluid

for Chevy II and nine quarts for Chevrolet and Chevelle.

TURBO HYDRA-MATIC

Lubrication. recommendations for the Turbo Hydra-

Matic are the same as outlined for the Powerglide

transmission except for fluid capacity and filter change

listed below.

After checking transmission fluid level it is important

that the dip stick be pushed all the way into the fill tube.

Every 12,000 miles — after removing fluid from the

transmission sump, approximately 7 1/2 pints of fresh

fluid will be required to return level to proper mark on

the dip stick.

Every 24,000 miles, or at every other fluid change--

the transmission sump strainer should be replaced.

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

It is necessary to remove the wheel and hub assembly

to lubricate the bearings. The bearing assemblies should

be cleaned before repacking with lubricant. Do not pack

the hub between the inner and outer bearing assemblies

or the hub caps, as this excessive lubrication results in

the lubricant working out into the brake drums and

linings.

Front wheels of all passenger car models are equipped

with tapered roller bearings and should be packed with a

high melting point water resistant front wheel bearing

lubricant whenever wheel and hub are removed.

CAUTION: "Long fibre" or "viscous" type

lubricant should not be used. Do not mix wheel

bearing lubricants. Be sure to thoroughly clean

bearings and hubs of all old lubricant before

repacking.

The proper adjustment of front wheel bearings is one

of the important service operations- that has a definite

bearing on safety. A car with improperly adjusted front

wheel bearings lacks steering stability, has a tendency to

wander or shimmy and may have increased tire wear.
The adjustment of these bearings is very critical. The

procedure is covered in Section 3 of this manual under

Front Wheel Bearings—Adjust,

MANUAL STEERING GEAR

Check lubricant level every 36,000 miles. If required,

add EP Chassis Lubricant.

POWER STEERING

On models equipped with power steering gear, check

fluid at operating temperature in pump reservoir. Add

GM Power Steering Fluid, or, if this is not available, use

Automatic Transmission Fluid "Type A" bearing the

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

'A'
to bring level to full mark on dip stick.

AIR CONDITIONING

After the first 6,000 miles, check all hose clamp

connections for proper tightness.

Every 6,000 miles check sight glass under the hood,

after the system has been in operation for several

minutes. Sight glass should be clear but may, during

milder weather, show traces of bubbles. Foam or dirt

indicate a leak which should be repaired immediately.

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Check level every 6,000 miles and maintain 1/4" below

lowest edge of each filler opening with GM Hydraulic

Brake Fluid Supreme No. 11.

PARKING BRAKE

Every 6,000 miles, apply water resistant lube to park-

ing brake cable, cable guides and at all operating links

and levers.

CLUTCH CROSS-SHAFT

Periodic lubrication of the clutch cross shaft is not

required. At 36,000 miles or sooner, if necessary;

remove plug, install lube fitting and apply CHASSIS

LUBRICANT.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION

For chassis lubrication, consult the lubrication chart.

It shows the points to be lubricated and how often the

lubricant should be applied.

The term "chassis lubricant" as used in this manual,

describes a water resistant EP chassis grease designed

for application by commercial pressure gun equipment.

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LUBRICATION 0-17

LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 12,000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES

Refill Positraction Rear Axle with

Special Lubricant Only.
GL—Multi-purpose
or
Universal Gear Lubricant4

WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant

(Whenever Brakes are serviced)

CL—Chassis Lubricant

EO-EngineOil
AT-Automatic Transmission Fluid {Type
A)

BF-Brake Fluid

Fig.
32—Lubrication Diagram—Chevrolet

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
4.
Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9. Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master Cylinder

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