Section 1 · Pages 1–7 (7 pages)

General Information

From the 1962 Pontiac Tempest Shop Manual

Title page and general information for the 1962 Tempest. It explains the vehicle identification plate on the left hinge pillar and the body identification plate on the cowl, then gives body style illustrations (series 2119 sedan, 2117 and 2127 coupes, 2167 convertible, 2135 wagon), the car speed to engine rpm chart, general specifications, side bar lock coding, and lifting and towing instructions.

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What this section covers

  • Vehicle identification plate
  • Body identification plate
  • Car speed to engine rpm by axle ratio
  • General specifications and dimensions
  • Side bar lock key coding
  • Lifting points and towing
Year
1962
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Tempest
Type
Service Manual
Models
1962 Tempest: series 2117, 2119, 2127, 2135 and 2167 (sedan, coupes, convertible, wagon)
Pages
462

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–14
  3. 3Coil Spring Suspensionpp. 15–38
  4. 3AWheels and Tirespp. 39–45
  5. 4Rear Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 46–77
  6. 5Brakespp. 78–92
  7. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 93–168
  8. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 169–186
  9. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 187–227
  10. 6CEngine Tune-Uppp. 228–231
  11. 6DEngine Clutchpp. 232–241
  12. 7Synchro-Mesh Transmissionpp. 242–263
  13. 7AAutomatic Transmissionpp. 264–303
  14. 7BFour-Speed Synchro-Mesh Transmissionpp. 304–316
  15. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaustpp. 317–321
  16. 9Steeringpp. 322–335
  17. 9APower Steeringpp. 336–366
  18. 10Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 367–373
  19. 11Electrical and Instrumentspp. 374–452
  20. 12Accessoriespp. 453–457
  21. IndexAlphabetical subject index for the whole manual, giving section-page references such as 6A-1 for cooling and lubrication and 6D-3 for clutch service.pp. 458–462

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