Section 00 · Pages 1–6 (6 pages)

General Information

From the 1956 Pontiac Shop Manual

Title page, then 1956 car model identification: a table matching series numbers to sales names (Star Chief, Star Chief Safari, Eight Seventy, Eight Sixty) with photos of each model. General specifications give over-all length, width, height, wheelbase (124 and 122 inches), tread, turning circle and overhang for the 27 and 28 Series, followed by a speed-to-engine-rpm table by axle ratio and tire size, and notes on engine detonation, octane, combustion chamber deposits and the 5 degree B.T.C. spark setting.

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What this section covers

  • Model identification by series and sales name
  • General specifications and dimensions
  • Speed to engine rpm by axle ratio and tire size
  • Engine detonation and spark knock
  • Ignition timing recommendation
Year
1956
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 27 Chieftain 860 and 870, Star Chief Safari; Series 28 Star Chief
Publication
S-5604
Pages
398

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 00General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 0General Lubricationpp. 7–13
  3. 1BodyLocation of the car serial number and the Fisher body number plate, with a note that body service is covered in the Fisher Body Service News.pp. 14–14
  4. 2FrameFrame checking chart with dimensions for the 27 and 28 Series, and frame repair notes.pp. 15–16
  5. 3Front Suspensionpp. 17–36
  6. 4Rear Suspensionpp. 37–69
  7. 5Brakespp. 70–118
  8. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 119–174
  9. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 175–185
  10. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 186–247
  11. 6CEngine Clutchpp. 248–253
  12. 7Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 254–272
  13. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust SystemFuel tank and filler pipe removal, and replacement of the exhaust crossover pipe, exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe.pp. 273–275
  14. 9Steeringpp. 276–316
  15. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 317–323
  16. 11Chassis Sheet MetalHood, fender and radiator support adjustments, front-end sheet metal removal and hood hinge spring replacement.pp. 324–325
  17. 12Electrical and Instrumentspp. 326–380
  18. 14Accessoriespp. 381–390
  19. 15IndexAlphabetical subject index to the whole manual, giving section page numbers for each topic.pp. 391–398

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