I am having my '69 RS/SS judged in a national AACA show for the first time. Where can I find factory documentation that my L-48 engine w/ auto trans. would not have the A.I.R. system. Thanks for any help.
Billy
Right in the Assembly Instruction Manual. Page A3 of the ZL2 [ducted hood section] shows the L48 engine used different air cleaners for manual and auto trans. Autos had the CCS system which used exhaust heat; manual trans cars used the AIR system which had the pump. Both systems are depicted in an original owners manual [yellow page insert] but it does not list applications.
Don't apply this to bb/auto which did use the AIR system.
Here's another avenue - if you go to the L-48 section, sheet A2 (non-illustrated parts) and look in UPC 6, item 6L (intake & exhaust manifolds & heat control) and 6T (air injection reactor equipment) carry the symbol for "assembles same as production", which refers to the base V-8 engine. Then go to section M35 (Powerglide), sheet A22, and it shows the base V-8 engine with the thermostatically-controlled air cleaner and exhaust manifold heat stove (no air injection system). If you have a THM-350, in section M-38, sheet A2, it shows that those items assemble the same as with M35.
Thanks Guys,
I spent about an hour this AM looking through the AIM, I just couldn't pin it down. This is just what I need.
Billy
Been there....done that...
The AACA doesn't get that detailed in their judging....they just look for correctness...
There is no friggin way these guys know that much about Camaros.....they just have a general knowledge of what a Chevrolet's back then should look like.
I made it all the way through Preservation without trying.....
It's a joke....IMHO
A lot of trouble for nothing.
Hi Billy, I will be at Hershey and will be judging, just not sure what assigned class. This is a general event, you will see car 1800 to 1983. I enjoy judging at the Camaro Nationals and AACA Hershey, they are both great events. I will be there Fri & Sat, give me a call on my cell 631-514-9765, I would be happy to look your car over.
Steve Shauger
Wow...a judge at a AACA event that actually knows Camaros.....
I'm impressed.... :o