1973 CHEVROLET CAMARO fuel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The chart on the previous page, and the, information on the pages
which follow, contains information designed to aid the average
driver to discover, and possibly correct, conditions resulting in minor
mechanical difficulties
in his car. The chart, designed to point out
possible solutions to several
of the most common automotive mal­functions and point out a logical checking sequence, will lead step
by step to the most
likely causes and corrective procedures. If, after
making the checks and adjustments suggested, the source of the
trouble
has not been found and corrected, it is strongly recom­
mended that an Authorized Chevrolet Dealer inspect the vehicle and make whatever repairs or adjustments are necessary.
FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE
If the ignition switch will cause the engine to "turn over" or
"crank" but the car will not start, check Steps A through 0 below.
NOTE: If continual ··f1ooding··, of the carburetor is evidenced by a
carburetor wet with fuel or black exhaust smoke, perform the
operation suggested in paragraph D only.
(A) The first and most obvious, and one of the most frequently
overlooked, items to check when
you have difficulty in starting your car is the amount of fuel in the
tank. Make it a habit to check the
FUEL GAUGE regularly and most
especially at a time when the en­gine will "turn over" but will not
start.
(8)
If the fuel tank is not empty,
you may check further to see
Checking Fuel Flow
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whether the fuel is reaching the carburetor. Disconnect .the fuel line at the carburetor and remove the center wire (ground the secondary coil terminal or disconnect the primary wire from the coil to the
distributor at the coil) from the coil tower. Place a jar or cup under
the open line and briefly "crank" the engine by means of the
starter. If fuel spurts from the fitting, you may assume that the FUEL LINES are clear and the FUEL PUMP is operating properly. If no
fuel leaves the line, either the fuel
lines
or fuel pump are at fault.
See your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
(C) Before reconnecting the fuel
line to the carburetor, remove
the
FUEL FILTER from the carburetor
inlet and check its condition. If it
appears to be clean, replace it
and recorinect the fuel line. Re­
place the filter if it appears to be
plugged.
(D) If the fuel seems to be
reaching the carburetor properly, Fuel Filter
the problem may be: an EMPTY CARBURETOR BOWL caused by a "stuck shut" carburetor; a FLOODED CARBURETOR caused by a "stuck open" condition and evidenced by gasoline seeping around and down the outside of the carburetor; or a stuck CHOKE valve.
Remove the air cleaner from the carburetor. Check that the choke
valve moves freely and is not stuck. (Don't mistake normal spring
tension for a stuck valve.) Tap the side of the carburetor sharply
several times with a light tool such as a screwdriver handle or pliers. Replace the air cleaner and attempt to start the engine in the normal manner.
I

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IE) If the car will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle,
you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or an extremely dirty and blocked AIR CLEANER ELEMENT. Replace paper element air cleaner if neces­sary. Idle adjustment or automatic choke service (other than that outlined in paragraph 0 above) should be performed by your
Chevrolet Dealer.
If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction, it is recommended that you return to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer
for further checks, adjustments or repairs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If, when the ignition key is turned to "Start", the engine will not
turn over, you have good reason to suspect electrical trouble. NOTE: Never remove Delcotron bat lead without first disconnecting
battery ground cable.
IF) When there is no response at all to attempts to start the car, check the obvious-your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER must be in Neutral or Park position (manual transmission
must have clutch depressed all the way to floor) before the engine can be started. Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch
contact.
IG) The BATIERY may be discharged. If so, lights will be dim and the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all.
Usually a garage recharge will be necessary to return the battery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery. NOTE: If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
battery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator light on the instrument panel.
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POOR BATIERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn
will operate. Check both ends of both battery cables. If the con­nections are corroded, a car may sometimes be restored to opera­tion by removing all cable ends, scraping all contacting surfaces
clean with a pen knife, and reassembling. If the cables are broken,
they must be replaced. The power supply should now be restored
unless the battery is dead.
IH) If, however, the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over, check the STARTER connections. A "click" from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed. If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in­
stalled, the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
When the engine will
"turn over" but will not start, the foilowing
items may be checked along with the Fuel Systems Checks listed
previously.
II) With a clean dry cloth, wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy weather dampness may be
the cause of not sta rting, especi­
ally when the engine is cold.
IJ) Check the cables at the top of the distributor and coil as well as each spark plug cable for
tightness.
IK) If the co r will still not sta rt,
check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner:
Pull one of the spark plug
wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as Di.,ribu'or and Coil Cab I ••

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Defogger, Rear Window ............ ... 30 Defroster, Defogger, Windshield .... .... 29 Delco Eye On Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Dimensions, Vehicle ................... 66 Dimmer Switch , Headlamp ............ 21 Directional Signals.. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. 17 Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Drive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Driver Seat Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 "Drive" (D) Transmission Range. . . . . 15 Dusty Conditions, Operating Under Oil Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Oil Filter Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Electric Clock.. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. .. 27 Electrical System Ammeter ................ .......... 26 Battery ......................... ... 61 Bulbs ..................... ........ 69 Fuses ................... .......... 69 Generator Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 24 Emergency, In Case Of ...... , . ........ 36 Brake Warning Light ................ 24 Generator Indicator Not Charging. . .. 22 Hazard Warning Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery.. 37 Overheated Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature Indicator: Hot) Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Energizer (See Battery)
Engine Cooling
........................... 53
Exhaust Gas Caution .......... ...... 12 Flooded, Starting Procedure .......... 14
Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Serial Number.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 66
Specifications ....................... 66 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Temperature Light .................. 24
Engine Oil
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 66
Change Interval ................... , 46 Dip Stick .......................... 47 Filter ................. , ........... , 46
Pressure Indicator ................. , 23 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
Ethylene Glycol Coolant. ............. , 53 Exhaust Gas Caution ...... ............ 12
Driving With Trunk Open ........... 12 Parked With Engine Running. . . . . . .. 12 Pulling A Trailer ............... .. . , 10 Exterior Finish and Trim Care. . . . . . . .. 43
Fabric Care . ........ ................ , 41 Fan Belt .......... ..................... 48
Ventilating ......................... 27 Filters OiL ............................... 46
Finish Care, Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
First Few Hundred Miles of Driving ........................ .... 2
First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Flammable Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers Hazard Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 17 Flooded Engine, Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Floor Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Fluid Levels
Battery
............... ............. 61 Brake Master Cylinder ............. , 51 Engine Oil. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. 48
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Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Radiator .................. , ........ 55 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Transmission ................ . .. . , .. 49
Fluid Recommendations
Battery
.......................... .. 61 Brake ................... .......... 51 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Radiator ............ , ........... , .. 55
Transmission .......... ............. 49
Windshield Washer ...... ........... 27 Fogging, With Air Conditioner. . . . . . . .. 32
Folding Seat Back Latches ........... " 4
Foreign Countries, Operation In ........ 11 Four Way Hazard Flasher. . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Front Wheel Bearings ................. 51 Fuel (See Gasoline) Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 12
Gasoline ........ ... ................ 12
Fuses
Chart ............................. 69 Location ........................... 68 Gas Station Information
Inside Back Cover Gasoline (See Also Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler Cap Location ................ IBC
Fumes ...................... ....... 12
Gauge .......... ......... .......... 23 Low-Lead .......... ................ 45
Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
Gauge, Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 GearshiftLever .................... '" 17 Generator Indicator Light ("AMP") .................... ...... 24

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Hazard VVarning Flasher .............. , 36 Headlamp High Beam Dimmer Switch .......... 21 High Beam Indicator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Light and Instrument Panel Switch ........................... 25 Heater Operation ..................... 22 High Speed Operation
During Break-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tires .............................. 55 Hitches, Trailer. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Hood Latch Maintenance .................. 52 Release ....................... .... IBC
Horn .... " .......................... 19 "HOT" Light (See Engine
Temperature Light)
Hub Caps, Replacing .................. 39 Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 59 Identificat ion Numbers
~~J~~: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :: ~~ Vehicle .......... .................. 66 Ignition
Keys ............................. 3,13 Lock ... ........................... 13 In Case Of Emergency ................ , 36 Indicator Lights
Brake ............................. 24 Electrical Charging (Generator) ...... , 24 Engine Temperature ............. .. .. 24 Oil Pressure ....................... , 23 Infant Restraining Methods. . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Infant Safety Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Intlation Pressure, Tires ................ 56 Inlets, Ventilation System .............. 28
Inside Rearview Mirror .......... , . .. .. 5 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Interior Appearance Care .............. 41 Jack
Operation .......................... 40 Storage ...... ......... ......... .... 40 Jump Starting VVith Booster Battery. . . .. 3 7 Key Buzzer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Keys ....... '.............. ..... ...... 3 Knocking Engine (See Fuel)
Recommendations)
Lacquer, Acrylic Care
................. 43 Lan e Changer and Turn Signal. . . . . . . .. 17 Lap and Shoulder Belts ............... . 5 , 7 Latches Door.................. ............ 4 Folding Seat Ba ck ...... . ; . . . . . . . . .. 4 Hood . ........................... . IBC
Lighter, Cigarette ................. .... 27 Lights ............................. 22, 69 Backup .. ...... .................... 69 Brake VVarning ... .................. 24 Bright Beam Indicator. .............. 25 Bright Beam Switch ................. 21 Bulb Chart ....... ............ ...... 69 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Engine Temperature Indicator ........ 24 Generator Indicator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Hazard Flasher .............. ; . . . . .. 36 H eadlamp Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . 69 Headlamps .......... ............... 69 Oil Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Sidemarker ... .............. ...... , 69 Switch ............................ . 25
Tail and Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Turn Signal Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Lining, Brake ........................ 21 Liquid Tire Chain ............ ...... " 60
Load , Full Rated (See Tires)
Locks
Door.............................. 4 Glove Box ....................... " 22 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Steering Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 "Low" (L) Transmission Range ........ 16 Lubrication Oils ....................... ........ 46
Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Luggage Compartment , Driving VVhile Open ......... ............. " 12 Luggage Or Cargo Caution . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Maintenance
Appearance Care ................. " 41 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Manual Transmission ............... " 17 Master Cylinder , Brake .... , . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Metal Cleaners ... .. .... ............ " 43 Methods Of Re straining Children ..... .. 9 Mirrors, Rear View Inside, Adjustment Up or Down .... " 5 Inside, Day/Night.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mountainous Terrain
Driving Down Grades ...... ... .... " 17 Transmission Fluid Change IntervaL.. 49 "Neutral" (N) Transmi ssion Range ..... 16 New Car Break-In .................. " 2 Oil Additives ........................ " 48 Change Interval, Engine ........... " 46 Checking Engine Oil Level. ........ " 47 Engine .......................... .. 46
Filter .................... .......... 46
Pressure Indicator Light/Gauge ..... " 23

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Air Vents .......................... 28 Overheated Engine
Indicator Light. ............. : . . . . .. 24 What To Do ....................... 24 Overseas Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Owner Assistance ..................... 70 Paint Care ........ ............... ....... 43 Touch Up ......... ................ 43 Parking Brake ............................. 20 Brake Check . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 20 Lights ........... .................. 69 "Park" (P) Transmission Position ... .. 16 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Polishing And Waxing ................. 43 Positive Traction Differential. . . . . . . . . .. 35 Power Brakes ........ .................... 20 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Pressure, Tire Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Radiator
Coolant ........................... 55 Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating.. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .... 39 Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Radio
AM/FM ......... .. .. .............. 33 Antenna ..................•.. ...... 33 Tape System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Raising Car With Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Rear
Axle .............................. 48 Speaker ................... ...... .. 34 Window Defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Registration, Vehicle Engine Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Vehicle Identification Number ........ 66 Release, Hood ....................... IBC
Replacement Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Replacement Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 14 Restraints
Child ........... . ........ .......... 9
Lap Belts .... ...................... 5
Methods Of Restraining Children. .. . . 9 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Retractors, Lap Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
"Reverse " (R) Transmission Range ..... 16 Roof Care, Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 Rotation, Tire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Safet y Belts (Seat Belts).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Carrier, Infant.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat , Child ....................... " 9
Schedule .
Break-In... .. . ... ..
... ...... . .. .. .. 2
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 45 Seat Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back Latch, Folding Front. . . . . . . . . .. 4
Child
Safety.. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Seat Belts
Buzzer Light Reminder. ... .. .. .. .... 6
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lap
............... ................ 5
Retractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Shoulder........................... 7
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Self-Adjusting Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . ... 45 Shift Linkage Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Operation (See Transmission) .. : . . . .. 15 Shoulder Belts Adjustment . . . .. . . . . . . . . 7 Side Marker Lights. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Signals, Turn ......................... 17 Solvents , Recommended Cleaning ....... 41 Sound Systems (See Radio) Space Saver Tire ........ .. ; ......... .. 60 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Spark Knock (See Fuel
Recommendations)
Speaker, Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Specifications Body.:: .. ......................... 66 CapacIties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Engine ................ ........ .... 66 Filters ............................. 46 Fuses .......................... ; .. 69 General ....... .................... 66 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Lubricants . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. 46
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Spot Cleaning ........................ 41 Stainless Steel Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Stains, Removal of ........ ............ 41 Starter Interlock. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Safety Switch.. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .... 14 Starting
Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 13 Emergency ......................... 37 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 14

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Section for Further
Details. GAS STATION INFORMATION
Gas Cap -Located behind the
license plate on all models.
See gas
cap removal procedure in
"Service
and Maintenance " Section (see
page
46).
Gasoline Recommendation -
Use an unleaded or low-lead fuel
of approximately
91 Research Oc­
tane Number or higher as com­
monly sold in the
U.S. and Canada.
Hood Release
Move hood release in grille to
right of vehicle to open the coun­
ter-balanced hood.
If the hood
must be slammed to insure closing,
it
is in need of adjustment.
Engine Oil Dipstick-Located on
the right
or left side of engine
block depending on engine model.
Check oil level
as the last operation
in a fuel stop.
Maintain between "ADD" and
"FULL" marks on dipstick.
Engine Oil Recommendation­
Use only high quality SE oils. See
page 47 for oil viscosity chart.
Tire Inflation Pressures-Check
at least monthly. Keep inflated to
pressures shown on tire placard af­
fixed to left front door of your
vehicle.
Windshield Washer-Check res­
ervoir fluid level regularly.
Use a
washer fluid, such
as GM Opti­
kleen.
Energizer (batterY)-Check fluid
level monthly utilizing the level in­
dicator cap marked
"Delco Eye." If
the transparent eye within the cap
glows, fluid level
is low. Add only
colorless, odorless drinking water
or distilled water to bring level to
split ring in filler opening.
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