Section 6 · Pages 337–410 (74 pages)

Engine

From the 1973 Chevrolet Light Truck Service Manual

Engine tune-up, theory of operation and engine mechanical service for the in-line six and V8 engines. The tune-up covers compression testing, spark plugs, distributor cap inspection, battery, crankcase ventilation, dwell, timing, idle speed and mixture. Engine mechanical parts for the in-line (6-19) and V8 (6-44) engines cover on-truck removal and installation by series, and diagnosis covers oil consumption and leaks.

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What this section covers

  • Engine tune-up procedure
  • Compression test and spark plugs
  • Dwell, timing, idle speed and idle mixture
  • In-line engine mechanical
  • V8 engine mechanical (small V8 and Mark IV)
  • Engine removal and installation by series
  • Oil consumption diagnosis
  • Special tools
Year
1973
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
C/K Trucks, G Vans, Light Duty Trucks, P Forward Control, Trucks
Type
Service Manual
Models
C, K, G, P 10–30
Publication
ST-330-73
Pages
979

What’s inside

Service manual

  1. 0General Information and Lubricationpp. 7–26
  2. 1AHeater and Air Conditioningpp. 27–120
  3. 1BBodypp. 121–168
  4. 2Framepp. 169–174
  5. 3Front Suspensionpp. 175–224
  6. 4Rear Suspension and Drivelinepp. 225–266
  7. 5Brakespp. 267–336
  8. 6Enginepp. 337–410
  9. 6KEngine Coolingpp. 411–424
  10. 6MEngine Fuelpp. 425–492
  11. 6TEmission Control Systemspp. 493–528
  12. 6YEngine Electricalpp. 529–590
  13. 7MClutches and Manual Transmissionspp. 591–642
  14. 7AAutomatic Transmissionpp. 643–730
  15. 8Fuel Tanks and Exhaustpp. 731–766
  16. 9Steeringpp. 767–864
  17. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 865–876
  18. 11Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 877–886
  19. 12Electrical: Body and Chassispp. 887–928
  20. 13Radiator and Grillepp. 929–934
  21. 14BumpersFront bumpers for C, K, P and G models and the rear step bumper on C and K models.pp. 935–936
  22. 15Accessoriespp. 937–942

Specifications

  1. Specificationspp. 943–979

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