Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 303

6
A - 6
1968 P O N T I A C SERVICE MANUAL
F i g . 6 A - 3 Radiator Support and Raffle Assembly - Firebird
1. Turn the filter counterclockwise to unscrew
filter from base (Fig. 6A-4 and 5 ) .
NOTE; This operation can be done from above
on the 6 cylinder.
2 . Wipe filter base with clean cloth.
3 . Make sure filter base attaching screws are
tight.
4. Apply light grease or o i l on gasket.
5. Hand tighten filter on hollow o i l filter connec­
tor until gasket contacts filter base, then complete
tightening with additional 2 / 3 turn of f i l t e r . Do not
over-tighten. Use care when tightening to prevent
pinching of gasket.. Do not use wrench to tighten
f i l t e r .
6 . Add o i l to bring to F U L L mark on dipstick.
7. Run engine and check for leaks at filter to base
gaskets. Re-check crankcase o i l level. If necessary,
add o i l to bring level to F U L L mark on dipstick.