7E-8
1968
PONTIAC
SERVICE
MANUAL
NEUTRALIZE!*
SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
—
BRACKET
FLOOR
PAN
STARTER
NEUTRALIZER
SWITCH
INSTALLATION
1.
INSTALL STARTER NEUTRALIZER
SWITCH
TO BRACKET.
2.
ADJUST NEUTRALIZER
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
SO
THAT START CIRCUIT IS "ON"
IN
"NEUTRAL
AND PARK" POSITIONS. AND IS
"OFF"
IN
"DRIVE AND
REVERSE"
POSITIONS
INSULATOR
VIEW
A
Fig.
7E-6
Gearshift
Controls
(Console)
-
Pontiac
4. With O-ring seal on intake pipe, install pipe
and
strainer assembly, attaching strainer to the
control valve assembly with its retainer bolt.
5.
Thoroughly clean
bottom
pan.
6. Affix new gasket to
bottom
pan with petrolatum.
7.
Install
bottom
pan with attaching screws and
torque to 12 lb. ft.
8. Pour approximately 7 1/2 pints of fluid into the
transmission (If the valve body has also been re-
moved, use 9 1/2 pints). After a complete overhaul,
approximately 19 pints are required. Be sure con-
tainer,
spout or funnel is clean.
9. Start
engine
and let idle (carburetor off fast
idle step). Place selector lever in P position and
apply hand brake.
10. With transmission hot (approximately 180-
190°F),
add fluid to bring level to
FULL
mark
on
indicator.
With
transmission at room temperature (70
°F),
add
fluid to bring level to 1/4" below the ADD
mark.
CAUTION:
Do not
overfill
Foaming
will
result.
PRESSURE
REGULATOR VALVE
REMOVAL
1. Remove
bottom
pan and strainer.
Discard
gasket.