Section 6 · Pages 142–179 (38 pages)

Engine

From the 1973 Chevrolet Passenger Car and Light Truck Overhaul Manual

Overhaul of in-line and V8 engines: general description, cylinder head and valve train, hydraulic lifters, connecting rod and piston assemblies, piston rings and pins, crankshaft and sprocket or gear replacement, camshaft and bearings, cylinder block cleaning and inspection, oil filter bypass valve, cylinder boring and honing, piston selection, torque specifications and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • In-line and V8 engine description
  • Hydraulic lifters and valve train
  • Connecting rods and pistons
  • Crankshaft and camshaft
  • Cylinder boring and honing
  • Piston selection
Year
1973
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Camaro, Chevelle and Malibu, Corvette, Impala and Caprice, Light Duty Trucks, Monte Carlo, Nova, Passenger Cars, Trucks
Type
Overhaul & Unit Repair
Models
Chevrolet, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Nova, Camaro, Corvette; Trucks 10–30
Publication
ST-333-73
Pages
522

What’s inside

Overhaul manual

  1. Safety Notice and Section IndexImportant safety notice, section index and foreword.pp. 1–5
  2. 1Air Conditioning Compressorpp. 6–21
  3. 3Front Axle Differential (4-Wheel Drive)pp. 22–31
  4. 4Rear Axle Differential Carrierpp. 32–103
  5. 5Brakes: Power Brake Cylinderspp. 104–141
  6. 6Enginepp. 142–179
  7. 6MCarburetorspp. 180–205
  8. 6YEngine Electricalpp. 206–219
  9. 7MClutches and Manual Transmissionspp. 220–303
  10. 7AAutomatic Transmissionpp. 304–425
  11. 9Steeringpp. 426–457

Specifications

  1. Passenger Car Specificationspp. 458–490
  2. Light Duty Truck Specificationspp. 491–522

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