Chevrolet Nova/Chevy II 1962–1979 Repair & Parts Manual Collection

The repair books provide service procedures and diagnostic information, while the assembly drawings and parts-catalog sections support component identification, routing, and restoration work. Comparing the applicable drawings with the repair text helps distinguish how an assembly fits from how it is serviced.

The 1967 assembly material and parts catalog contain selected sections. The photo articles describe individual projects; the Corvette carburetor installation does not establish Nova fitment. The repair books cover transmission removal and external service rather than full internal transmission or differential rebuilding.

PDF Search, Bookmarks, and Wiring Detail

Text search and diagram detail: Chilton's repair text is searchable; Clymer is partly searchable, with some illustrations and wiring pages outside its text layer. The assembly files, parts-catalog sections, and separate wiring PDFs lack text search. Only the 299-page assembly file has embedded bookmarks, arranged by page ranges. Small wiring labels require zooming, and some Clymer wiring sheets have faint detail.

The ZIP contains 30 printable PDFs totaling 3,088 pages, plus six separate JPG wiring images. The total includes all supplied covers and preliminary material, including four preliminary pages in Chilton and 12 in Clymer; one of Clymer's preliminary pages is blank.

Engine Repair, Chassis Service, and Restoration References

The following selected contents highlight the main repair and reference material. Other included topics cover trailer wiring, heater-core replacement, and headlight aiming.

• Engine repair: Step-by-step engine removal and installation, cylinder-head and valvetrain service, timing-drive work, piston and bearing inspection, oil-pump service, and rear-main-seal replacement.

• Fuel and emissions: Mechanical fuel-pump and fuel-tank service, carburetor adjustment and overhaul, and PCV, AIR, EGR, EFE, evaporative-control, and catalytic-converter information.

• Drivetrain: Clutch replacement and adjustment, transmission removal, shift and throttle-linkage setup, driveshaft and U-joint repair, and axle-shaft and bearing service.

• Suspension and brakes: Control arms, ball joints, springs, shocks, steering, wheel bearings, alignment, disc and drum brakes, master-cylinder service, and hydraulic bleeding.

• Electrical diagnosis: Starting and charging tests, 10-SI and 10DN Delcotron troubleshooting, breaker-point and HEI ignition, lighting, wipers, circuit protection, and wiring diagrams.

• Body and assembly: Panel adjustment, bumpers and energy absorbers, mirrors, trim, window glass and regulators, interior panels, power seats, and assembly drawings where applicable.

• Parts and specifications: Illustrated parts references, application listings, component torque tables, fluid data, engine inspection limits, tune-up settings, and symptom-based troubleshooting charts.

The repair books are suited to mechanically capable owners and home mechanics comfortable with hand tools, meters, and measuring equipment; machining, press work, and specialist transmission operations require additional skills and equipment.

Engine, Carburetor, and Emissions Work

Chilton's material spans the 153 four-cylinder, 194/230/250 inline-six, and 262, 283, 305, 307, 327, 350, and 396 V8 applications within its coverage. Clymer concentrates on the 250 six and 262, 305, 307, and 350 V8 combinations. Its tune-up data distinguishes manual and automatic transmissions, Federal and California specifications, high-altitude applications, and air conditioning.

Internal engine work extends to camshaft inspection, cylinder-head and valve service, piston and connecting-rod checks, crankshaft and bearing-clearance measurement, oil-pump work, and final assembly specifications. The separate small-block article illustrates an assembly project after cleaning and machine work.

Carburetors: The repair material addresses Rochester B/BC/MV/2GC/4GC/M4MC, Carter YF/AFB/AVS, and Holley 4150/4160 families. The separate Rochester article follows a 4GC rebuild, while the Holley article documents a 4175 replacement installation on a Corvette.

Emission-control material includes year- and engine-specific vacuum routing. Clymer also provides cooling-system flushing, thermostat testing, radiator and water-pump service, fluid-clutch fan checks, and heater work.

Clutch, Axle, Suspension, and Brake Service

Transmission procedures include clutch driven-disc and pressure-plate service, linkage and free-play adjustment, automatic-transmission external adjustments, fluid-pan service, and removal and installation.

Chilton distinguishes Cleveland, Dana, and Saginaw U-joint retention. Rear-axle material covers shaft and bearing replacement, axle-housing work, and axle-ratio identification. Parts-catalog exploded views identify internal components but do not substitute for an overhaul procedure.

Suspension sections address coil and leaf springs, wagon-specific rear-spring details, steering linkage and gear, and wheel bearings. Brake coverage includes disc-caliper and drum-brake work, the master cylinder, power brake unit, parking-brake cables, bleeding, and flushing.

Fault Finding, Wiring, and Assembly Drawings

Clymer's fault-isolation charts address starting, charging, engine performance, cooling, brakes, steering, and electrical accessories. These charts support checking a reported symptom against possible causes before selecting the relevant repair procedure.

Illustrated references include the Transmission Controlled Spark schematic, engine-control wiring that distinguishes Nova from Nova Custom/Hatchback applications, two-part body wiring diagrams, and engine-specific vacuum-hose routing. The C-lock rear-axle section view and 1968–79 front-suspension layout provide mechanical reference alongside the electrical material.

The assembly sheets add fastener callouts, mounting details, hose and cable routing, sealing locations, and option-specific installations. The parts catalog organizes listings by application, group, and part number, with illustrations for identifying related components.

Special Tools and Repair Cautions

Named tools include Chevrolet J-8105 for smaller-V8 oil-pan work, GM J-5982 for valve-spring service, J-23402 for timing-cover oil-seal centering, and J-23742 for ball-joint separation.

Clymer explains how prying against machined cylinder-head or valve-cover sealing surfaces can damage them and cause leaks. Its carburetor cautions also identify the risk of scratching calibrated jets and passages with wire or drill bits.

Use the specified lifting points and rated jack stands for underbody, suspension, brake, axle, or transmission repair. Never work beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack.

A Preview of Cylinder-Bore and Ring-Gap Data

Chilton's engine inspection tables list standard cylinder-bore diameters of 3.8750 in. for the 153 four-cylinder and 3.5625 in. for the 194 six-cylinder.

For the covered 1962–64 engines, the ring-gap table specifies 0.010–0.020 in. for both the top and second compression rings. These entries sit alongside piston oversizes, ring side clearances, and other engine inspection specifications.