Section 6C · Pages 275–278 (4 pages)

Engine Tune Up

From the 1962 Pontiac Chassis Service Manual

Year
1962
Models
Catalina (23), Star Chief (26), Bonneville (28), Grand Prix (29), Safari wagons
Publication
S-6204
Pages
592

The basic tune-up procedure: connecting test equipment, testing battery voltage while cranking, cleaning spark plugs, distributor points and cap, compression test of each cylinder, air cleaner service and a final road performance test.

What this section covers

  • Connecting tune-up equipment
  • Compression test
  • Spark plug service
  • Distributor points
  • Air cleaner service