Pontiac 1958 Safari Owner's Manual page 45

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TUNE-N-TEST
One of the best ways to insure efficient operation of your car is to keep
the engine tuned properly. Most Pontiac
dealers
offer a specialized
TUNE-N-TEST service which
includes various
adjustments to the
engine ignition and carburetion systems, maintenance
jobs
on the
electrical system, and a complete test of engine
operations.
This service may be obtained at a nominal cost. While it is not intended
as a
"
cure-all", it will help eliminate
guess
work in locating potential
causes
of engine malfunction and prevent future
inconvenience.
WHEN TO HAVE A TUNE-N-TEST-Due to the differences m
driving habits and driving conditions, it is difficult to set a definite
schedule for this service. Generally speaking, it is good practice for
the average driver to have a Tune-N-Test in the spring and again
in the fall. If you use your car in your work and drive
many
miles,
you
may
want to have this job performed every 10,000 miles.
Your Pontiac dealer's Tune-N-Test service will help find deficiencies
in the
ignition, compression,
and carburetion systems before malfunc-
tions occur, thus saving you inconvenience and expense.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE TUNE-N-TEST-The servIces
of the Tune-N-Test can be segregated into three groups of operations.
The first group includes the adjustments which are recommended as
necessary every spring and fall or every 10,000 miles. The second
group has the lubrication of those engine units which do not require
attention every 2,000 miles. The last part of the Tune-N-Test covers
checking and testing the ignition, compression, and carburetion sys-
tems for
indications'
of malfunction.
TUNE-UP ADJUSTMENT GROUP
1. Clean and space spark plugs (spark plug gap
.033'
- .038').
2. Inspect distributor points (breaker contact gap. 016").
3. Set timing.
4.
Adjust carburetor idle speed and mixture.
MINOR MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION GROUP
r.
Add distilled water to battery.
2. Wipe external parts of spark plugs, distributor cap, coil terminal
and ignition wires.
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