1960 Pontiac Hydra-Matic Manual

Year
1960
Make
General Motors, Pontiac
Vehicle
Components and Systems, Hydra-Matic, Passenger Cars, Transmissions
Type
Overhaul & Unit Repair, Service Manual
Models
1960 Pontiac controlled-coupling Hydra-Matic, Model P and PE
Publication
S-6004 H-M
Pages
112

This is the 1960 Hydra-Matic Manual (S-6004 H-M, August 1959) from Pontiac Motor Division. It covers the four-speed controlled-coupling Hydra-Matic transmission in 1960 Pontiacs, Model P and Model PE (economy engine). The book moves from driver operation and theory, through in-car adjustments, removal, disassembly, inspection, assembly and installation, to testing, diagnosis and specifications. Each section opens with its own contents list, and an alphabetical index and special tool list close the book. Parts illustrations are in the separate Master Parts Catalog.

Pages 1–4 (4 pages)

Description and Operating Instructions

Title page and the driver's introduction to the 1960 Hydra-Matic: a fluid coupling and hydraulically controlled automatic transmission with four speeds forward and one reverse. It explains the P, N, DR, L and R positions, the two DR arrow positions, cold-weather starting, towing limits, Type A fluid and the serial number plate (P-60 or PE-60).

What this section covers

  • Speed ranges P, N, DR, L and R
  • Starting the engine and cold-weather idling
  • Left and right DR arrow positions
  • Towing limits and parking
  • Type A fluid (AQ-ATF) and emergency substitutes
  • Serial number plate location and P-60/PE-60 coding
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