Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 418

FOUR SPEED S A G I N A W M A N U A L TRANSMISSION 7C-9
13. Install new side cover gasket, place trans­
mission In neutral and install side cover. Secure
with attaching bolts and torque evenly to 10 lb. ft.
to avoid side cover distortion.
. TRANSMISSION—INSTALL IN VEHICLE
REFER TO SECTION 7B
DRIVELINE DAMPER—FIREBIRD ONLY
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.
7C-17).
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION
STAMP V E H I C L E I D E N T I F I C A T I O N
NUMBER CONSISTING O F T H E
F I G U R E 2 F O L L O W E D BY 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
NUMBER
Fig. 7 C - 1 8 V e h i c l e Identification Number Location
An identifying code is marked in yellow paint on
all four speed manual transmissions. This code
consists of two letters, one inch high, on the RH
side of the case.
LUBRICATION
Capacity
3 1/2 pints
The letters F S identify the Tempest Saginaw four-
speed and F H identifies the Firebird Saginaw
four-speed.
The vehicle identification number is also stamped
on the transmission case as shown in Fig. 7C-18.
GEAR RATIOS
Tempest Firebird
2.85:1 3.11:1 first
2.02:1 2.20:1 second
1.35:1 1.47:1 third
1.00:1 1.00:1 fourth
2.85:1 3.11:1 reverse
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Lb. F t .
Front Bearing Retainer to Case Bolts . . 20
Side Cover to Case Bolts . . 20
Extension Housing to Case Bolts 45
Shift Lever to Shifter Shaft Bolts . . . . . 30
Lubrication Filler Plug 15
Transmission Case to Flywheel
Housing Bolts 55
SPECIAL TOOLS
Refer to Section 7B.