Chevrolet Camaro Z28, Type LT, Rally Sport (RS), Berlinetta Repair Manual 1970-1981

• Chevrolet Camaro Z28
• Chevrolet Camaro Type LT
• Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
• Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

ENGINE - FINAL ASSEMBLING AND PRE-OILING AFTER OVERHAUL
(Refer to illustrations 47.6, 47.7 and 47.8)

1. After the crankshaft, piston/rod assemblies and the various associated bearings have been installed in the engine block, the remainder of the components (cylinder heads, oil pump, camshaft, etc.) can be installed following the installation procedures located in the various sections of this Chapter.



2. Follow the engine disassembly sequence in the reverse order of installation, using new gaskets where necessary.



3. Adjust the valve lash as described in Section 22.



4. After a major overhaul it is a good idea to pre-oil the engine before it is installed and initially started. This will tell you if there are any faults in the oiling system at a time when corrections can be made easily and without major damage.
   
   Pre-oiling the engine will also allow the parts to be lubricated thoroughly in a normal fashion, but without heavy loads placed upon them.



5. The engine should be assembled completely with the exception of the distributor and the valve covers.



6. A modified distributor will be needed for this job. This pre-oil tool is a distributor body with the bottom gear ground off and the counterweight assembly removed from the top of the shaft (see illustration).



7. Place the pre-oiler into the distributor shaft access hole at the rear of the intake manifold and make sure the bottom of the shaft mates with the oil pump.
   
   Clamp the modified distributor into place just as you would an ordinary distributor. Now attach an electric drill motor to the top of the shaft (see illustration).

STARTER MOTOR - REASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
(Refer to illustration 22.15)

1. Install the brush assembly to the field frame as follows:



2. Install the brushes to their holders.



3. Assemble the insulated and grounded brush holders together with the V-spring and then locate the unit on its support pin.



4. Push the holders and spring to the bottom of the support and then rotate the spring to engage the V in the support slot.



5. Connect the ground wire to the grounded brush and the field lead wire to the insulated brush.



6. Repeat the operations for the second set of brushes.



7. Smear silicone oil onto the drive end of the armature shaft and then slide the clutch assembly (pinion to the front) onto the shaft.



8. Slide the pinion stop/retainer onto the shaft so that its open end is facing away from the pinion.

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• Engine and overhaul procedures
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