Section 12 · Pages 322–377 (56 pages)

Electrical and Instruments

From the 1957 Pontiac Shop Manual

The 12-volt electrical system: battery, charging circuit with generator and voltage regulator testing, starting circuit with motor removal and overhaul, and ignition circuit including distributor and point opening adjustments. It continues with lighting and instruments, each with description, periodic service, trouble diagnosis and specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Battery service
  • Generator removal and overhaul
  • Voltage regulator testing and adjustment
  • Starting motor
  • Ignition circuit and distributor
  • Instruments and wiring
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

What’s inside

Service sections

  1. 00General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 0Lubricationpp. 7–13
  3. 1Bodypp. 14–20
  4. 2FrameFrame dimension chart (Fig. 2-1) for checking the frame on the 28 Series Catalina, convertible and other styles and the 27 Series.pp. 21–22
  5. 3Front Suspensionpp. 23–42
  6. 4Rear Suspensionpp. 43–73
  7. 5Brakespp. 74–122
  8. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 123–176
  9. 6AEngine Cooling and Oilingpp. 177–187
  10. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 188–247
  11. 6CEngine Clutchpp. 248–252
  12. 7Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 253–269
  13. 8Fuel Tank and ExhaustFuel tank mounting, the in-tank filter and gauge unit, the Safari tank, and exhaust system removal and replacement, with noise diagnosis.pp. 270–272
  14. 9Steeringpp. 273–312
  15. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 313–319
  16. 11Chassis Sheet MetalHood hinge and latch adjustments, hood replacement, battery support and hood hinge spring replacement, and notes on the front bumper and grille bars.pp. 320–321
  17. 12Electrical and Instrumentspp. 322–377
  18. 14Accessoriespp. 378–398

Appendix, index and charts

  1. 15Tune-N-Testpp. 399–403
  2. 16Indexpp. 404–411
  3. Moldings and Clipspp. 412–435

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