ENGINEERING BUILD ORDER
#98168On March 30,
1967 the Chevrolet Experimental Department received Engineering Build Order #98168
concerning the subject of preparation of Indianapolis "500" Pace Cars.
"Work to be accomplished: Experimental Department will be responsible for modifying 3
Central Office supplied vehicles incorporating L78 (375 H.P.) 396 V-8 engines 4-speed
transmission combinations as outlined below:
- Change power train combination from 'as
delivered status' to RPO L35 396 V-8 engine M40 turbo-Hydramatic incorporating 3.07 ratio
positraction rear axle assembly.
- Engines are to be disassembled, visually
checked and reassembled for Test Lab OC-10 run in (2 cycles 20 hrs.) Close attention to be
given toward the high limit of production specifications, wrist pin clearances of .0003 -
.0004, piston to bore clearance of .0018 - .0022 and mean to high limit bearing
clearances. Push rods should be 3/8 diameter with matching guide plate. RPO L-34 Type
Piston Rings and Bearings to be installed as required. RPO L-34 Camshaft, Valve Springs,
etc also to be installed if directed by R.L.K.
- All chassis safety items such as front
suspension, steering linkage, etc. are to be magnafluxed.
- The transmission assembly and rear axle
assembly are to be torn down, qualified and reassembled.
- Heavy duty service metallic type brakes to
be installed (if necessary) and spare shoes provided.
- Heavv duty service treatment to be given to
items such as steering knuckles, ball studs, axle shafts, steering linkage, etc. and rear
suspension if so deemed necessary by Chassis Design Engineers.
- Balance prop shaft and wheel & tire
assemblies. Spare wheel & tire assemblies (3 sets) to be provided. Magnaflux
"U" joints and companion flanges.
- RPO N-6l "deep tone" exhaust
system to be installed as required.
- Base ratio power steering to be installed as
required.
- .Heavy duty battery and largest capacity
alternator assembly to be installed and complete electrical system checked out. Premium
belts to be installed at all locations, namely alternator fan. etc.
- .Maximum cooling capacity radiator to be
installed in order to minimize cooling problems.
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