1955 Pontiac Shop Manual

Year
1955
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Star Chief (Series 28), Chieftain Eight Seventy 870 and Eight Sixty 860 (Series 27)
Publication
S-5504
Pages
400

Pontiac Motor Division's June 1955 shop manual for all 1955 Pontiac cars: the Star Chief (Series 28) and the Chieftain Eight Seventy and Eight Sixty (Series 27), all powered by the new 287 cu. in. Strato-Streak V-8. It supersedes the preliminary Books I, II and III of September 1954. The book follows Pontiac's numbered sections, from general information and lubrication through chassis, engine, fuel, clutch, transmission, steering and electrical to accessories, each with its own contents list, specifications, trouble diagnosis and special tools, and ends with an index. Body service is in the Fisher Body Service News; Hydra-Matic Drive and air conditioning are in separate manuals.

Section 00 · Pages 1–9 (9 pages)

General Information

Front matter and general data for the 1955 cars. After the title page and the Pontiac Service Craftsman program and Service Integrity Code, it gives the model identification table (Star Chief Series 28, Chieftain 870 and 860 Series 27), general specifications such as length, wheelbase (124 and 122 inches), tread and turning circle, a speed-to-engine-rpm table for each axle ratio and tire size, and notes on engine detonation, octane and the 5° B.T.C. spark setting.

What this section covers

  • Model identification by series and sales name
  • General specifications and dimensions
  • Relation of car speed to engine rpm by axle ratio
  • Tire rolling radius and N/V ratios
  • Engine detonation, octane rating and spark timing
Read from page 1
Loading manual…

Other manuals for this vehicle