Section 6 · Pages 99–124 (26 pages)

Engine Mechanical

From the 1949–1954 Pontiac Shop Manual

Year
1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 25 and 27 (Chieftain, Streamliner) 1949–1954; Series 28 Star Chief 1954; six and eight
Publication
S-5404
Pages
335

The Pontiac six and eight: construction, valve tappet adjustment, cylinder head gasket, oil pan, engine insulators, harmonic balancer, timing chain and flywheel replacement, engine removal, and full overhaul including rear main bearing seal, pistons (with the 1953–1954 aluminum six pistons), rings, piston pins and bearings.

What this section covers

  • Engine description, six and eight
  • Valve tappet adjustment
  • Cylinder head gasket and oil pan replacement
  • Timing chain and harmonic balancer
  • Engine removal and cleaning
  • Rear main bearing seal
  • Pistons, rings and connecting rods
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