This factory service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet C50 comes down to a single combination, and is the tighter for it: one engine, the naturally aspirated 5.7-liter gasoline V8 of 350 cubic inches; one body, a two-door conventional cab and chassis; one order code, C5D042. Nothing has to be cross-checked against another displacement or another equipment level. Every torque figure, clearance and diagnostic chart in the engine chapters applies to the truck standing in front of the technician.
Engines covered
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door cab & chassis, conventional
Trims covered
- C5D042
Known issues on the 1987 C50. No recalls and no owner complaints stand against this model year on the federal record. The manual's coverage is the reason to have it: engine mechanical, fuel and ignition specifications for the 350; cooling, charging and starting system tests; clutch and transmission overhaul; propeller shaft and rear axle service; brake repair, bleeding and adjustment; steering gear and front axle alignment; heating and ventilation; and cab, frame and body electrical work, each supported by wiring diagrams, torque values and step-by-step diagnostics.
