1967 Chevelle

Miscellaneous Specifications

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: Range (Deg.) 1 1/2N to 1/2N [Models w/327-7.35x14, w/396-7.75x14.]
        Preferred 1N

Camber: Range (Deg.) 0 to 1P
        Preferred 1/2P

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Valve Lash Adjustment

Setting the valves w/o engine running (hydraulic lifters)
With #1 at TDC ~ Intake 1 2 5 7 ~~ Exhaust 1 3 4 8
With #6 at TDC ~ Intake 3 4 6 8 ~~ Exhaust 2 5 6 7

Setting the valves with engine running ~ warm ~ hydraulic lifters
Back off each rocker arm until it just begins to clatter. Tighten until the clatter stops. Tighten additional 1/4 turn and wait 5-15 seconds; tighten an additional 1/4 turn.

Setting the valves w/o engine running (mechanical lifters)
With #1 at TDC ~ Intake 2 7 ~~ Exhaust 4 8
Rotate crankshaft 1/2 turn ~ Intake 1 8 ~~ Exhaust 3 6
With #6 at TDC ~ Intake 3 4 ~~ Exhaust 5 7
Rotate crankshaft 1/2 turn ~ Intake 5 6 ~~ Exhaust 1 2

Setting the valves with engine running ~ warm ~ mechanical lifters
Reset clearances.

Tune-up Specifications

Engine Plugs Dist. Timing
(Calif Air Injection)		 Crank Compression (Psi) Fuel Pump Pressure (Psi) Idle Speed (RPM)
  Type Gap Dwell Gap        
6 cyl - 230 46N .035 31-34 .019 4B 130 3.5-4.5 600
6 cyl - 250 46N .035 31-34 .019 4B 130 3.5-4.5 500
283/195hp 45 .035 28-32 .019 4B-(0/TDC) 150 5.25-6.5 550
327/275hp 44 .035 28-32 .019 8B-(2B) 160 5.25-6.5 600
327/325hp 44 .035 28-32 .019 10B-(8B) 160 5.25-6.5 600
396/325hp 43N .035 28-32 .019 4B 160 5.25-6.5 600
396/350hp 43N .035 28-32 .019 4B 160 5.25-6.5 600
396/375hp 43N .035 28-32 .019 4B 160 5.25-6.5 600

Number in parenthesis indicate w/A.I.R. - no number indicates no difference.

Torque Specifications

Year Model Cyl Heads Rod
Bearing		 Main
Bearing		 Crankshaft Balancer * Flywheel to Crankshaft Manifold
              Intake Exhaust
1964-71 6 cyl 90-95 35-40 60-70 Press Fit 50-65 25-30 15-20
1964-71 283/327 60-70 30-35 60-80 Press Fit 55-65 25-35 25-35
1966-71 396 60-70 35-45 95-105 Press Fit 55-65 25-35 25-35

* Some crankshafts do have a bolt to help retain the balancer although no specific torque specification is shown. The balancer is still a press fit.

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:

File Photo
Sequence is from the center outward in a clockwise direction.

Fluids Capacities

Engine Oil w/Filter
(Qts)		 3-Spd
(pints)		 4-Spd
(pints)		 Automatic
(pints)		 Drive Axle
(pints)		 Gas Tank
(gals)		 Cooling Sys
(Qts)
6 cyl 4 3 none 17 3.5 20 11
283/327 5 3* 3 17 4 20 16
396 5 3* 3 19 4 20 23

Oil Filter ~ AC Delco PF 141

* 3-speed H.D. 3.5 pts.

  • 396 cubic inch V8:
    5/8" Heater hose from intake (pressure line) to bottom of heater box
    3/4" Heater hose from water pump (return line) to top of heater box
    1 1/2" Upper radiator hose (inlet)
    2" Lower radiator hose (outlet)
  • 283/327 cubic inch V8:
    5/8" Heater hose from intake (pressure line) to bottom of heater box
    3/4" Heater hose from water pump (return line) to top of heater box
    1 1/2" Upper radiator hose (inlet)
    1 3/4" Lower radiator hose (outlet)

Notes:
1. Water pumps by Tuffstuff (and sold by Summit Racing) for the 396/454 have a 1 3/4" lower outlet ~ same as the lower radiator inlet.
2. Vintage Air Sure Fit A/C uses 5/8" for both heater hoses.

Cubic Inch Displacement

The formula for calculating cubic inch displacement is Bore x Bore x Stroke x 0.7854 x Number of cylinders. To convert to liters, multiply the cubic inch displacement by 0.01639.

Cylinder Bore Crankshaft Stroke Calculation Displacement
3.875 3.25 3.875 x 3.875 = 15.015625
15.015625 x 3.25 = 48.80078125
48.80078125 x 0.7854 = 38.32813359375
38.32813359375 x 6 = 229.9688015625		 230 cubic inches
3.769 liters
3.875 3.53 3.875 x 3.875 = 15.015625
15.015625 x 3.53 = 53.00515625
53.00515625 x 0.7854 = 41.63024971875
41.63024971875 x 6 = 249.7814983125		 250 cubic inches
4.094 liters
3.875 3.00 3.875 x 3.875 = 15.015625
15.015625 x 3.00 = 45.046875
45.046875 x 0.7854 = 35.379815625
35.379815625 x 8 = 283.038525		 283 cubic inches
4.639 liters
4.00 3.25 4.00 x 4.00 = 16.00
16.00 x 3.25 = 52.00
52.00 x 0.7854 = 40.8408
40.8408 x 8 = 326.7264		 327 cubic inches
5.355 liters
4.094 3.76 4.094 x 4.094 = 16.760836
16.760836 x 3.76 = 63.02074336
63.02074336 x 0.7854 = 49.496491834944
49.496491834944 x 8 = 395.971934679552		 396 cubic inches
6.49 liters

Engine Specifications

Engine Type L6 - OHV L6 - OHV
Cubic inch displacement 230 250
Availability Base RPO L22
Cylinder Bore 3.875 3.875
Piston Stroke 3.25 3.53
Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.25:1
Taxable (SAE) Horsepower 36.0 36.0
Gross Brake Horsepower & RPM 140 @ 4400 155 @ 4200
Gross Torque & RPM (lb-ft) 220 @ 1600 235 @ 1600


Engine Type 'Turbo-Fire' V8 'Turbo-Fire' V8 'Turbo-Fire' V8
Cubic inch displacement 283 327 327
Availability Base RPO L30 RPO L79
Cylinder Bore 3.875 4.00 4.00
Piston Stroke 3.00 3.25 3.25
Compression Ratio 9.25:1 10.0:1 11.0:1
Taxable (SAE) Horsepower 48.0 51.2 51.2
Gross Brake Horsepower & RPM 195 @ 4600 275 @ 4800 325 @ 5600
Gross Torque & RPM (lb-ft) 285 @ 2400 355 @ 5200 355 @ 3600


Engine Type 'Turbo Jet' V8 'Turbo Jet' V8
Cubic inch displacement 396 396
Availability Base on SS
RPO L35 on Sedan Pickup		 RPO L34
Cylinder Bore 4.094 4.094
Piston Stroke 3.76 3.76
Compression Ratio 10.25:1 10.25:1
Taxable (SAE) Horsepower 53.6 53.6
Gross Brake Horsepower & RPM 325 @ 4800 350 @ 5200
Gross Torque & RPM (lb-ft) 410 @ 3200 415 @ 3400