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6 Cyl. Engine  8 Cylinder  Engine CARBURETOR 250 Cu. In. 350 Cu. In. 
ENGINE DATA 
1 Barrel  2 Barrel  4 Barrel 
Camp.  Ratio  8.5:1 
Bore  3.875 
Stroke  3.56 
Firing 
Order  1·5·3·6-2-4 
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 
The wiring  circuits  in your  1974  Camaro 
are  protected  from short  circuits  by a combi
nation  of fuses,  circuit  breakers,  and fusible 
thermal 
linkS in  the  wiring  itself. This greatly 
reduces  the hazard  of electrically  caused fires 
in  the  automobile.  The fuse  junction  block 
is 
located under the left  side  of the  instrument 
panel. 
SPARK  PLUGS 
The 
following spark plugs are recommended for Camaro engines. 
Normal Service (Original Equip.) 
L-G Engines I AC Type  R-4GT 
All 
350 V-8 Engines I AC TypeR-44T 
72 
8.5:1 
4.00 
3.48 
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 
ITEM 
Engine Oil  Filter 
Radiator Cap 
Gasoline Cap  4 
Barrel 
9.0:1 
USAGE RECOMMENDATION 
All AC Type  PF25 
All 
AC Type RC-33 
All 
AC Type GT-85   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER: 
The head lamp circuit s are protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. 
An electrical overload on the breaker will cause the lamps to go on and off, or 
in some cases to remain off. If this condition develops, have your wiring circuits checked immediately. 
Fuses, located in the Junction Block beneath the dash on the driver's side are: 
Radio, T.S.C. Sol. Rear Defogger Glove Box Lamp, Hydra·Matic Downshift ... 
Wiper .. 
.10 Amp. 
... 25 Amp. 
Stop and Hazard Warning Lamps.  . . . .  . ...  . ........ 20 Amp. 
Dir. Sig., B/U Lamps........... ............. ... ..  . ... 20 Amp. 
Heater, A /C .... . .25 Amp. 
Inst. Lamps, Anti-Diesel Relay............. .......  . ..  4 Amp. 
Gauges, Warning Lamps ......................... 10 Amp. 
Clock, Lighter, Courtesy, Dome and Luggage Lamps.  . .20 Amp. 
Taii, License, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ... ..... 20 Amp. 
An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse, 30 amp. is located in an 
In-line fuse holder running from junction block to Air Conditioning relay. 
Do not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended above. 
Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system. These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occurs to an entire 
wiring harness in the event of an electrical overload. See your Chevrolet Dealer if fusible link replacement becomes necessary. 
73 
BULB SPECIFICATIONS (Replace with AC·Guide Lamps) 
Headlamp Unit High  Beam 
low Beam 
Front  Park 
and Directional Signal 
Front Fender Side Marker lamp 
Rear Side Marker lamp 
Tail, Stop, and Rear  Directional Signal 
license Plate lamp 
Back Up lamps 
Courtesy lamp 
Dome Lamp 
Instrument Illumination lamp (Includes Automatic Transmission) 
High  Beam 
Headlamp Indicator 
Indicator lamps Gen. Oil Temp.  System 
Brake  Warning 
Turn Signal Seat Belt Warning 
Heater or AIC Control  Panel lamp 
Glove Box lamp 
Radio Dial lamp 
Underhood lamp 
luggage Compartment lamp 
Rear Seat Courtesy 
Candle 
Power 
60W 6014 
50W Sealed Beam 
32·3 1157NA 
? 194 
2 194 
32·3 1157 
4 67 
32 1156 
6 631 
12 211·2 
2 194 
2 194 
2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 2 194 
7 1445 
2 1895 or 194 
1 1816 
15 93 
15 1003 
6 212-1   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INDEX 
Accessory Drive Belts.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Accessory  Position, Steering 
Column  Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Acrylic  Lacquer ...................... 44 Adjusters,  Automatic  Brake. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Air Circulation.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Air Cleaner.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Air Conditioning 
Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Air Inlets,  Ventilating System. . .  . . . . . .. 28 Ammeter ............................ 26 
Antenna ............................. 34 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System) ........ 53 Anti-Spin  Differential.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System .......... 14 Anti-Theft  Steering Column Lock ....... 14 Appearance  Care ..................... 41 Ash Trays.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Automatic  Brake Adjusters.  . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Automatic  Transmissions 
Fluid  Check ........................ 50 Fluid  Recommendations ............. 50 Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 -Operation ...... _ ... _ ...... _ ........ 16 Starter Safety Switch  _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Axle Rear Flu!? Level. ....................... 49 Mamtenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Ball Joints.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Battery 
Emergency  Starting ................. 37 Fluid Level.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Gas Caution.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Specifications.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 
Bearings, Front Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Before Driving Your Camaro.......... 3 
Belted  Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Belts 
Engine  Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Lap ............................... 7 Shoulder........................... 7 
Body  Identification  Number ............ 70 Brakes 
D.riying  Through  Deep Water.  . . . . . .. 21 Lmmgs ............................ 21 Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Master Cylinder  Level. .............. 52 Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Pedal Travel ....................... 22 
Power. ............................ 21 Self-Adjusting.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 
Trailer ............................ 11 Warning  Light. .................... 25 Break-In  Period 
Cars  Pulling  Trailers.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 New Car .......................... 2 
Bright  Metal Cleaning ................. 45 "Brights" Headlamp  Indicator .......... 26 Buckles, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7 
Bulbs and Fuses.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Bumper Jack 
Operation..  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Stowage ........................... 39 Buzzer 
Key  Reminder.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 14 Cap, Filler 
Engine Oil. ................... .47,  IBC 
Gasoline ....................... 46,  IBC 
Radiator.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Capacities.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Carbon Monoxide Caution.. . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Carpet Care .......................... 41 
78 
Carrier,  Infant Safety.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Changing  Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Charging System Indicator  Light. .... : .. 25 Chassis Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Child Restraint 
Cars Not Equipped  With Special Child Restraints.  . . . . . . . .. 9 
Child Safety  Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Infant Safety Carrier .... ; . . . . . . . . . .. 9 
Chrome  Protection .................... 45 Cigarette  Lighter ..................... 28 Circuit Breakers,  Headlamps.  . . . . . . . . .. 73 Cleaning 
Carpet  Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior  Finish and Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 44 
Fabric  and Interior Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 42 
Solvents  Recommended .......... , ... 41 Spot Removal.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 
Vinyl Top. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Clock ............................... 28 Clutch  Maintenance.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Pedal Adjustment.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Coat Hooks.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Cold  Weather  Starting ................. 15 Compartment Glove............................. 3 Luggage........................... 3 
Complaint  Procedure .................. 74 Conditioner, Air ...................... 31 Controlled  Differential.  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Controls ............................. 14 Cooling System Care .............................. 53 Coolant Recommendation.  . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Cowl  Air Inlets ....................... 29   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dealer Assistance ..................... 74 Defogger,  Rear Window ............... 31 Defroster,  Defogger, Windshield ........ 30 Dimensions,  Vehicle ................... 70 Dimmer Switch, Headlamp.  . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Directional  Signals.. . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .. 18 Door Locks.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Drive  Belts, Engine.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Driver Seat Adjustment.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 "Drive". (D) Transmission  Range. . . .. 17 Dusty Conditions,  Operating Under Oil Change Interval. ................ 47 Oil Filter Change  IntervaL ........... 47 Electric Clock. . .. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. 28 Electrical System Ammeter .......................... 27 Battery .......................... 63, 70 Bulbs ............................. 73 Fuses ............................. 73 Generator  Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 25 Emergency,  In case Of. ............... 36 Brake Warning  Light ................ 25 Generator  Indicator Not Charging.  . .. 25 Hazard Warning  Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting  with Auxiliary  Battery .. 37 Overheated  Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature  Indicator: Hot) 
Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 ' Energizer (See Battery) 
Engine  Cooling 
........................... 53 Exhaust  Gas Caution ........ , . . . . . .. 13 Flooded,  Starting Procedure .......... 14 Overheating.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Serial Number ...................... 70 
Specifications ................. , . . . .. 70 Starting ........................... 14 Temperature  Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Engine Oil Capacity ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Change  Interval. ................... 47 Dip Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Filter .............................. 47 Pressure  Indicator.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Recommendation ............... ' ... 47 Ethylene Glycol Coolant.  . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Exhaust Gas Caution ............ ' ..... ' 13 Driving  With Trunk Open. . . . . . . . . .. 13 Parked  With Engine  Running.  . . . . . .. 13 Pulling A Trailer.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Exterior  Finish and Trim care. . . . . . . .. 44 
Fabric  Care .......................... 41 Fan Belt. .............................. 49 Ventilating ......................... 28 Filters OiL ............................... 47 Finish Care, Exterior.  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 First Few Hundred  Miles of Driving............................ 2 First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor ......... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Flammable  Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers 
Hazard  Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Flooded  Engine, Starting.  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Floor Controls ....................... 21 Fluid Levels 
Battery ............................ 63 Brake  Master  Cylinder.  . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Engine Oil. ........................ 49 Power Steering ..................... 52 
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Radiator ........................... 55 Rear Axle.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Transmission ....................... 50 Fluid Recommendations 
Battery ......................... , .. 63 Brake ............................. 52 Power  Steering.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Radiator.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 
Transmission ....................... 50 Windshield  Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Fogging,  With Air Conditioner.  . . . . . . .. 33 Folding Seat Back Latches.  . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Foreign Countries,  Operation In ........ 12 Four Way Hazard  Flasher ............. 36 Front Suspension ..................... 51 Front Wheel  Bearings.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Fuel (See Gasoline) 
Full  Rated  Load (See Tires) 
Fumes  Engine  Exhaust.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
.. 13 Gasoline.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Fuses Chart. ............................ 73 Location ........................... 72 Gas Station  Information 
Inside Back Cover 
Gasoline 
(See Also  Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler  Cap Location ................ IBC 
Fumes ............................. 13 Gauge ............................. 24 Low-Lead .......................... 46 Recommendations.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Gauge, FueL... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Gearshift  Lever.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Generator  Indicator Light ' ("AMP") .......................... 25 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23   

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Indicator  Light. . . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . . .. 25 What To Do ....................... 25 Overseas  Operation '.  . . .  . . . . .  . .  . . . . . . . . 12 Owner Assistance ..................... 74 Paint 
Care ........................... ... 44 
Touch Up ......................... 44 
Parking  Brake 
............................. 21 Brake  Check ....................... 21 Lights ............................. 73 "Park" (P) Transmission  Position. . . .. 17 Precautions ........................ 14 Polishing  And Waxing ............... " 44 
Positive  Traction  Differential.  . .  . .  . . . .  .. 35 Power 
Brakes ............................ 22 Steering. . . . .  . . . .  . .  . . . .  . . . .  . .  . . .  . .. 19 Windows, .. , ,.  " '.', ........ ... , 35 Pressure,  Tire Inflation.  . . .  . . . .  . . . . . .  .. 56 Pushing To Start ................... " 36 Radiator 
Coolant ........................... 54 Coolant  Level Inspection.  . . . .  . . . . . .. 54 
.  Overheating ...................... " 39 Pressure  Cap. . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . . . .  . .. 56 
Radio 
AM/FM ........................... 34 Antenna  ........................... 34 Stereo System. . . .  . . . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . . . . .. 34 
Raising Car With Jack. .  . • . . .  . . .  . . .  . .. 39 Rear 
Axle .............................. 49 Speaker .................... ... .... 34 Window  Defogger .. " .............. 31 Registration,  Vehicle 
Engine  Number.  .  . . . .  . . . .  . . . . . .  . . .. 70 Vehicle  Identification  Number. ....... 70 Release, Hood ............ '" ... ..... IBC 
Replacement  Tires ................ , . .. 60 Replacement  Wheels. . . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .. 60 Restarting . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . .  . ..  15 
Restraints 
Child........ ................... ... 9 
Lap  Belts.. .... . . .... . ... . . .. . . ..  .. 7 
Methods Of Restraining  Children. . . .. 9 Shoulder Belts.  . . . . . .  . .  .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . .  7 
Retractors,  Lap Belt.  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . .. 7 "Reverse" (R)  Transmission  Range. . . .. 17 Roof Care, Vinyl.  . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . . .. 45 Rotation,  Tire ........................ 58 Safety Belts (Seat Belts).  . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . .  . . . .  . . 7 
Carrier, Infant.... .  . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .. 9 Seat, Child. .. . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .. 9 
Schedule 
Break-In... .. .... .. . ... .  . . . .. .... .. 2 
Maintenance.  . .  . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . . . . . .  . .. 46 Seat . 
Adjustment,  Manual. . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . 5 
Back  Latch,  Folding 
Front. . . . . . .  . . .. 4 
Child Safety. . .  . . . . .  . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .. 9 
Seat  Belts 
Buzzer  Light Reminder.  . . . . . . .  . 
. . . .. 9 
Child  Restraint.  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .. 9 . Inspection  and Care.  . . . . . .  . . .  . . . . . .. 9 
Lap ............................... 7 
Retractors.  . . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  . .. 7 
81 
Shoulder.... ..... . . .. . . .. .. .... .. .. 7 
Self-Adjusting  Brakes .......... ..... ,. 22 Service  and Maintenance.  . . . . .  . .  . . . . .. 46 Shift Linkage  Maintenance ............... 51 Operation (See Transmission).  . .  . .  . .. 16 Shoulder Belts  Adjustment. . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . .  7 Side Marker  Lights. .  . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . .  .. 73 Signals, Turn ......................... 18 Solvents, Recommended  Cleaning ....... 41 Sound Systems  (See Radio) Space Saver Tire. . . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . . . . .  . . . .. 61 Spare Tire 
Jacking  Instructions.  . . . . . .  . . .  . . .  . . .. 39 Spark Knock (See Fuel 
Recommendations) 
Speaker, Rear. .  . . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . .  . . .  . . .. 34 Specifications 
Body  .............................. 70 Capacities.  . . . .  . .  . . .  . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . .. 70 Dimensions ....................... , 70 Engine ............................ 70 Filters ............................. 47 Fuses ....... ...................... 73 General ........................... 70 Light  Bulbs.  . . . . .  . . .  . . . . . .. . . . .  . . .. 73 Lubricants.  . . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . .  . .  . . . . .. 47 
Speedometer.  . . . . .  . . . . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Spot Cleaning ........................ 41 Stainless  Steel Protection.  . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .. 45 Stains, Removal  of. ................... 41 Starter Interlock ......................... , 14 Safety Switch.. .. . . . .  . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Starting Automatic  Transmission  Cars. . . . . . .. 15 Emergency.  . . . . . . .  . . .  . . .  . . . . . . . .  . .. 37 Manual  Transmission  Cars ........... 15