1957 Pontiac Shop Manual

Year
1957
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 27 (Chieftain, Super Chief, Custom Star Chief Safari) and Series 28 (Star Chief)
Pages
435

This is the 1957 Pontiac Shop Manual from Pontiac Motor Division, covering the Series 27 Chieftain, Super Chief and Custom Star Chief Safari and the Series 28 Star Chief. It opens with model identification and general specifications, then runs through numbered chassis sections from lubrication and body to brakes, the Strato-Streak V-8 engine, fuel system, transmission, steering, electrical and accessories. Most sections follow the same pattern of description, periodic service, adjustments, repairs, trouble diagnosis and specifications. A Tune-N-Test appendix, an index and a molding and clip chart close the book. Body repair is left to the Fisher Body Service News.

Section 00 · Pages 1–6 (6 pages)

General Information

Contents list, 1957 car model identification and general specifications. The identification table pairs series numbers with sales names: Series 28 for the Star Chief and Series 27 for the Chieftain, Super Chief and Safari. It also gives dimension charts, a chart of car speed against engine rpm for 3.08 to 3.64 axle ratios and 7.50, 8.00 and 8.50 tires, and notes on detonation and ignition timing.

What this section covers

  • Table of contents
  • Series and model identification
  • Serial number and body plate locations
  • General dimensions and specifications
  • Car speed to engine rpm chart
  • Engine detonation and spark knock
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