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General Discussion / Re: 1967 L78 repro Alternator Belt 3849739 fitment problems

« on: September 13, 2023, 05:20:49 PM »

I assume the number on the belt matches the cover assy it arrived in, and yes, that 1/2" does matter. A local NAPA will have a belt gauge to verify the length. Give Janis a call if they shipped the wrong belt or if it's short. I see the revised chart you showed is from June 67. When was your car built? Let us know what happens. Also, I would have the old belt measured as well. Interestingly the 68 part numbers are different than 67 don't know the length.

Thanks for the tip. It is the correct belt with part number embossed on the belt just a 1/2" short. My car build date is 04D 4/27/67 to be exact

Nice work.  Next update should be of it running..!!..   

Thanks D! Waiting for some small parts to get in, I need to pressure test a couple radiators, work on the dizzy and it should be good to go.

That will work for now. Personally I would be looking for a longer belt, you may need it.

I have a slightly longer belt from a local parts store I'll keep in the car just in case.

I was thinking on my 68 Z/28 I had to put it on the crank 1st. Then the alt & the w/p pulley last, from the back side....Joe

Whatever works I suppose

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 L78 repro Alternator Belt 3849739 fitment problems

« on: September 13, 2023, 04:13:43 AM »

Using a combination of Darrell, Bentley, and Jim's advice I did the following to make it work.

- I removed the valve cover and alternator adjustment bolt to move the alternator as close as I could.
- Used an impact gun to remove the alt pulley
- I placed the belt on the pulley and pulled it onto the alternator shaft and installed the nut
- Placed a rag on the alt with a large pry bar
- Removed spark plugs and rotated the engine while simultaneously pulling the pry bar
- Holding pry bar in place while torquing alternator adjustment bolt

The alt is still very close to the valve cover but there is about an 1/8" clearance. The extra 1/2" of belt would have made the process easier. With that said, the belt still has a safe amount of play and I don't feel it's too tight.

 

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General Discussion / 1967 L78 repro Alternator Belt 3849739 fitment problems

« on: September 12, 2023, 02:56:22 PM »

I purchased a repro 3849739 alternator belt alternator belt made by Quanta advertised as 55 1/2" in length. When measuring the outside length of the belt it was actually 55". Does this 1/2" really make that much of a difference? I feel like there is no way this belt will fit. I removed the valve cover and pushed the alternator as far as it could go and it's still not close. Am I missing something?

Note: NOM but I'm using correct original GM pulleys

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Originality / Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro

« on: September 10, 2023, 01:45:51 AM »

D, it's been inspiring to follow your build. As a previous owner of your car has stated, it's like a "shiny penny!" Nice work!

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Originality / Re: 1967 2 Piece Clutch Rod Boot assembly

« on: August 15, 2023, 03:01:19 AM »

Taken from: Parts and Accessories Catalog P&A 34 November 1967

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Originality / Re: 1967 2 Piece Clutch Rod Boot assembly

« on: August 15, 2023, 02:53:38 AM »

Another pic, note later part number boot with original part number retainer. The retainer will not fit over the later 1 piece steel reinforced boot which makes me curious as to why the diagram illustrated both being used.

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Originality / 1967 2 Piece Clutch Rod Boot assembly

« on: August 14, 2023, 03:01:13 AM »

When unscrewing the 2 screws holding what was left of the clutch rod boot into place on my 1967 04D NOR Camaro, I noticed it had a steel retainer and a boot underneath. I didn't think anything of it until I realized the NOS gm boot simply wouldn't screw into place using the retainer.
After some digging, on UPC 7 C2 of the aim, there is a design change.
1st design being 2 pieces with retainer part #3886688 and seal part # 3886686.
This design is replaced with part 3909071 that is the one piece.
Interestingly, although my car is 04D the change is dated 10/26/66.

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Originality / Re: no carpet guard?

« on: July 29, 2023, 05:09:28 AM »

My NOR 04D 1967 Camaro also doesn't have the carpet guard.
Looks like putty and a firewall plug were used to seal the firewall.

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Originality / Re: Original Born with Battery Trays LOS NOR

« on: March 01, 2023, 10:53:53 PM »

This is an original battery tray from a 1967 LOS 04C

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General Discussion / Re: 04D 1967 Console Gauge harness connector location + ground

« on: February 23, 2023, 04:24:26 PM »

Hi Jose,

 My 67 05B NOR has the gauges and the harness connector gets plugged into a small hole that exists in the plastic air plenum that is attached to the metal heater box. The hole is about centered with the console so you should be able to feel around for it. The harness itself exits the console rear above the carpet.
  The ground wire does go on the dash reinforcement as you have observed. It should be the bottom hole (I think there are two holes in that reinforcement arm).  This ground point is the same for my 04B LOS too which has a console but no gauges.

Mike

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you for your help.

Yes the ground was on the bottom hole as yours with a section of fried ground wire still attached.

Thank You!
Jose

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General Discussion / 04D 1967 Console Gauge harness connector location + ground

« on: February 23, 2023, 02:18:49 AM »

For those with 67's and console gauges I need a little help.

Where does this console harness clip to the body? (see photo)

What is the general routing of the console harness?

And where is your harness grounded?

My harness was grounded to the dash reinforcement, not to the transmission tunnel illustrated in the AIM. When looking at the transmission tunnel, I don't see any evidence of a ground location that matches the aim.

Photos would be appreciated if possible.

Thank you!

Jose

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General Discussion / Re: Brake Master Cylinder Rod Clevis

« on: February 22, 2023, 02:32:09 AM »

I have two 8515 Boosters both dated 82 (March 23rd 1967). One is the original from my NOR 04D 1967 L78, the other is from a LOS 04C L30/M20.

Both have an L stamp on the inside (pictured).

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Originality / Re: 67 L78 BB Oil Line Fittings ( With gauges)

« on: February 17, 2023, 01:18:53 AM »

Here is a closeup photo of my 04D 67 L78 fitting showing the line as clear. I also found post (screenshot) illustrating a car using identical fitting and clear line here http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9493.0

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Restoration / Re: Needed: Photos of GM 3913415 Throttle return spring 1967 L78

« on: December 29, 2022, 08:10:30 PM »

Here is another parts and accessories catalog (Revised July 1969) shows the 1967 396 cars using the black 415 return spring and the 1968 396 cars using the green 501 return spring. 

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Restoration / Re: Needed: Photos of GM 3913415 Throttle return spring 1967 L78

« on: December 29, 2022, 08:03:24 PM »

Here is the July 1968 Parts catalog which shows 2 spring part numbers for 1967 Camaro 396 cars.
"First Jobs" being 3908782, 29 coils, and 4.40" in length, "After Jobs" being 3913415, 40 coils, and 4.24" long.

Does anyone know here what "First" and "After" means in this context?

Note this July catalog shows the 68 501 "green" spring as a NEW part. I don't think it's the right one for my 4th week April 1967 L78