Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 408

T H R E E SPEED S A G I N A W M A N U A L TRANSMISSION
7B-13
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V E H I C L E I D E N T I F I C A T I O N
N U M B E R C O N S I S T I N G O F T H E
F I G U R E 2 F O L L O W E D B Y T H E
L A S T 8 D I G I T S O F C A R S E R I A L
N U M B E R
F i g . 7B-27 V e h i c l e Identification Number Location
4. Install transmission mount and lower engine.
Torque mount bolts to 30 lb. ft.
5. Install propeller shaft.
NOTE: On 6-cyL Firebirds, install drive line
damper (Fig. 7B-26).
6. Connect linkage and adjust as described in ON
CAR ADJUSTMENTS.
7. Connect speedometer cable.
8. Refill t r a n s m i s s i o n with recommended
lubricant.
FIREBIRD DRIVELINE DAMPER
A driveline damper is used to reduce power train
vibration to an acceptable level. The damper is
mounted under the rear of the transmission extension
and consists of a weight retained by a mounting
which, in turn, is attached to the underside of the
transmission extension through an adapter (Fig.
7B-26).
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION
An identifying code is marked in yellow paint on all
three speed manual transmissions. This code con­
sists of two letters, 2 inches high, on the R.H. side
of the transmission case.
Tempest Code
6-cyl. (column shift) F A
6-cyl. (floor shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F B
8-cyl. (350 cu. in.) F C
Firebird Code
6-cyl. (column shift) F Y
6-cyl. (floor shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F K
8-cyl. (350 cu. in.) R J
A number derived from the vehicle identification
number is also stamped on the transmission case
as shown in Fig. 7B-27.
GEAR RATIOS
6-Cylinder 8-Cylinder
F i r s t Speed 2.85:1 2.54:1
Second Speed 1.68:1 1.50:1
Third Speed 1.00:1 1.00:1
Reverse 2.95:1 2.63:1
LUBRICATION
Capacity 3 1/2 pints
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Lb. Ft.
Front Bearing Retainer to Case Bolts 20
Side Cover to Case Bolts . 2 0
Extension Housing to Case Bolts 45
Shift Lever to Shifter Shaft Bolts 15
Lubrication Filler Plug 15
Transmission Case to Flywheel Housing Bolts . . 55
Linkage Swivel Clamp Screws . . . . . . . . . . 20
Trunnion Jam Nuts 30
Damper Weight to Mounting Assy. Bolts . . . . 30
Mounting Assy, and Adapter to Extension
Housing Bolts and Nut . . . 30