Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 6

GENERAL I N F O R M A T I O N
0-3
PRODUCTION
ENGINE NUMBER
ENGINE
CODE
TRANSMISSION
IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
Fig. 0 - 5 8 - C y l i n d e r Engine Serial Number Location
Fig. 0 - 7 Turbo Hydra-Matic Serial Number Location
T E M P E S T AUTOMATIC
The transmission identification number located on
the lower servo cover (Fig„ 0-8), right side of the
transmission, contains model and assembly date
code. For more complete information and location
of V.I. number derivative see section 7 F .
LIFTING AND TOWING
Pontiac, Tempest and Firebird may be lifted on the
frame rails as shown in Sec. 2. They can also be
lifted at front cross member or at either front or
rear lower control arms. When lifting on lower con­
trol arms, avoid contacting lower shock absorber
brackets.
Under no circumstances should lift adapters be
used on the bumpers, propeller shaft, transmission,
rear axle or engine.
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The propeller shaft and exhaust system are lower
than the side rails. Lift adapters must provide
adequate clearance height for these parts.
TOWING
PRECAUTIONS
Always place a rubber mat or other suitable ma­
terial between the bumper and the tow chains or
cables. For front end lifting, place chains or cables
around the ends of the frame side rails at both sides.
All models can be towed without disconnecting the
propeller shaft except in cases where the transmis­
sion or propeller shaft has possibly been subject to
failure or damage. In such cases, the propeller shaft
must be disconnected from the differential and wired
to tail pipe or car must be towed with rear wheels off
the ground. If the propeller shaft is disconnected and
the "\J" joint bearing retaining strap is broken,
wrap tape around the bearing caps to prevent loss.
When towing with the rear wheels off the ground, the
steering wheel must be centered and held in position
by a steering wheel holding clamp or by tying it to
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MODEL j DAY B U I L T
Y E A R
Fig. 0 - 6 6 - C y l i n d e r Engine Serial Number Location Fig. 0-8 Tempest Automatic Transmission Serial Number