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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car The niormoton contoined herem is prepered distributed by end is soiely the reponbility of th autamobil
monufe~tung company 0 whoe product trelatlS Questions concernIng nese specfcoton should be d
rected to the manufecter whose oddre bullbull s hown below This unl form pecfcarlon form es developed by
the ~uomobole manulecturng compenles nder the euspices 01 the Automobile Mnuioctus Asociation
ANUFACTlREg CAR NAMEPontiac Motor Division Pontiac FirebirdGeneral Motors Cor oration LlN0400lt1ESS MOOEL YEAR ISSUED 9-ll-681969 ()REVISED48053 NOTES 1 The Genu1 Specfcotons herem ere thoe effect at dote of compi letion and ere bect to change WIthout notice by
monufoctvref
2 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED 0 $pedcelon epply to tandero modeh rhout opllonal equipment gtgncenl devlolion are noted
~_ Nominal de9n dimenSions ere used throughout these specificatIons
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Engtne AfChorCltJI ~
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12
Drive Units bullbullbullbullbullbullbullbull 14
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Suspension
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Body ype style names use manufeclurers code forBODY - lYPES AND STYLE NAMESshy e$ amp body slyle
Body Style NumberBody Type
Hardtop Coupe 22337
Convertible 22367
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MA I( E 0 F CAR _-=P-==o~nt~middotac===--___MO DEL YEA R 196 9
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Pages 25 26 for SAE DimensIon DefinitIons
(All dimensions in inches vniess otherwise rndicated)
All dimensions to gfound ore fo compaatie purposes only Dimensions Ore to be snown for
4-Dr Sedan 2-Dr HT 4-Dr HT ConveMible and Station Wagon
SAE FIREBIRD ReiMODel No 22337 22367I I I
WIDTH TraCk - Front I WI01 60 7 Qck - Rear I W102 60 Maxmvm overall cOr width I W103 73 q Sody idth at No2 pillar bull W117
LENGTH
lody 0 to front of dosh I L 30 II 05 Nhlbose bull L 101 II 1081 Jverall car length I Ll03 I 1911 ClverMong - front I L 104 407 Overhang - rear i LlOS I 423 Body upper stru ctu r Ingth i L 123 900 f 899 Body 0 lin to ltf of ror wheel 1 L 127 90 0 Body 0 ne to ws cowl pOlnt I L 130 95
HEIGHT
Passenger Distribution (front amp rear) I ~ 2-3 TrunkCoroo load (lb$L ij 0 Oerol i neight HIDI 496 495 Cowl heignt H1l4 i 3C3 Deck height H138 358 341 ROCker
To ground 66 65Hl12panel shyfront From front wneel ltf 331 Rocker 53ITo ground 52
Hlllponel shyreor I From ror wheel ltf 200 Wind$hield slope angle H122 524
GROUND CLEARANCE Bumpe to ground - front Hl02 167 1 h ~
Bumoer to Clround - rear HI04 139 13 7 Anght of approoch fi 106 234 232 Angle of departure Hl07 236 235 Ramp breakover angl H147 66 64 Min running clearance (Specify) bull H156
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPge 2 Page 2
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE~-1-68 ~EVISED(~)
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Poges 25 26 for SAE Dimension Definition
(All dimensons in inches unless otherwise indicated)
MODEL I~q---22-3-3-7-----_-_FireTIird-_----2-2-3-6-7=-----shy
FRONT COMPARTMENT Effecllve heod room H61 371 I 375 ~ax eif leq room - accel erator L34 425 H POint to rleel pomt H30 77 H Point travel L17 II 40 Shou Ider room W 3 565 rhp rOom W 5 563 ~pper boay opening to ground H50 450 J 452
REAR COMP ARTMENT H Point C-llJple distance L5D [I 274 EffectIve head room i H63 367 1 368 Min eife=tlve leg rOom I LSI I 295
I H31 94 Min knee room I L48 10 Reor Comportment room ~ L 3 i 223 Shoulder room I W 4 536 473 ~IP room i W 6 546 I 47 5 Upper body ooer 1 g 10 ground I H51
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Jsable luggage coaacity v
H195
PositIon of spore tire 5toroge
Method of holding lid open
STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT Shoulder Room W8S Not -(J-f-fPTPn Hip room W86
Effecti ve leg room ~86 Effective head rOoM 86 Seotmiddotfocing jirection
STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE Cago length at floor - front seat
Cargo length ot belt - front seat
Cargo width - Wheelhouse
L204
W201
Opening width at belt I W204
MaXimum cargo height
Rear opening height
Corgo volume index (cu ft)
H201 I
H202middot
V2 114 x 1204 x
Iml H~Ql
P oge ) AMA -~pecifications-Passen 9 e r Car
~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__
POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)
AVAILABILITY
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp
t)HP ToqlJ
FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM
STADARD ENGINE
Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)
OPTIONAL ENGINES
AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )
I (Indicat Ale rcnio)
3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)
Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)
250 (6 )
Firebird 350 350 (St
Firebird HO 350 (3 )
I Firebird 400 400 (8)
260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I
255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~
2 bbl
4 bbl
4 bbL
38005200
921 355
4600 I 2800 265
325
51001051 1075 330
4800
400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335
I 5000
I I
irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~
5400
(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning
Manual (3-Sp) (a)
Turbo Hydra-I-atic
1anual (3-Sp) (al
3551 (d)
3231 2781 3551 (d)
3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)
380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl
Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430
Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300
430
3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic
3361 13081
3551 3551
(b) (e)
430 ~ 3700
1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic
I 13 bull 90 113901
(d) (d)
(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL
Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q
Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8
F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i
T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp
I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480
eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium
6 4
o
o
ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov
Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh
Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029
Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)
No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png
I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr
[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )
3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456
No lt1 fln9 None
bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure
(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated
215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines
MODel
ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come
FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to
No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)
No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull
Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI
No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019
Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015
IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating
I
ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso
Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly
Width
Eponder s
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Type
otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802
Locked in rod n I
pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I
Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None
_
Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy
0 DDS UUU-Clearance
ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS
Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063
SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141
Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70
l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc
0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135
(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel
(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
--------
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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MA I( E 0 F CAR _-=P-==o~nt~middotac===--___MO DEL YEA R 196 9
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Pages 25 26 for SAE DimensIon DefinitIons
(All dimensions in inches vniess otherwise rndicated)
All dimensions to gfound ore fo compaatie purposes only Dimensions Ore to be snown for
4-Dr Sedan 2-Dr HT 4-Dr HT ConveMible and Station Wagon
SAE FIREBIRD ReiMODel No 22337 22367I I I
WIDTH TraCk - Front I WI01 60 7 Qck - Rear I W102 60 Maxmvm overall cOr width I W103 73 q Sody idth at No2 pillar bull W117
LENGTH
lody 0 to front of dosh I L 30 II 05 Nhlbose bull L 101 II 1081 Jverall car length I Ll03 I 1911 ClverMong - front I L 104 407 Overhang - rear i LlOS I 423 Body upper stru ctu r Ingth i L 123 900 f 899 Body 0 lin to ltf of ror wheel 1 L 127 90 0 Body 0 ne to ws cowl pOlnt I L 130 95
HEIGHT
Passenger Distribution (front amp rear) I ~ 2-3 TrunkCoroo load (lb$L ij 0 Oerol i neight HIDI 496 495 Cowl heignt H1l4 i 3C3 Deck height H138 358 341 ROCker
To ground 66 65Hl12panel shyfront From front wneel ltf 331 Rocker 53ITo ground 52
Hlllponel shyreor I From ror wheel ltf 200 Wind$hield slope angle H122 524
GROUND CLEARANCE Bumpe to ground - front Hl02 167 1 h ~
Bumoer to Clround - rear HI04 139 13 7 Anght of approoch fi 106 234 232 Angle of departure Hl07 236 235 Ramp breakover angl H147 66 64 Min running clearance (Specify) bull H156
jt 38
Form Rev 3-68
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPge 2 Page 2
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE~-1-68 ~EVISED(~)
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Poges 25 26 for SAE Dimension Definition
(All dimensons in inches unless otherwise indicated)
MODEL I~q---22-3-3-7-----_-_FireTIird-_----2-2-3-6-7=-----shy
FRONT COMPARTMENT Effecllve heod room H61 371 I 375 ~ax eif leq room - accel erator L34 425 H POint to rleel pomt H30 77 H Point travel L17 II 40 Shou Ider room W 3 565 rhp rOom W 5 563 ~pper boay opening to ground H50 450 J 452
REAR COMP ARTMENT H Point C-llJple distance L5D [I 274 EffectIve head room i H63 367 1 368 Min eife=tlve leg rOom I LSI I 295
I H31 94 Min knee room I L48 10 Reor Comportment room ~ L 3 i 223 Shoulder room I W 4 536 473 ~IP room i W 6 546 I 47 5 Upper body ooer 1 g 10 ground I H51
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Jsable luggage coaacity v
H195
PositIon of spore tire 5toroge
Method of holding lid open
STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT Shoulder Room W8S Not -(J-f-fPTPn Hip room W86
Effecti ve leg room ~86 Effective head rOoM 86 Seotmiddotfocing jirection
STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE Cago length at floor - front seat
Cargo length ot belt - front seat
Cargo width - Wheelhouse
L204
W201
Opening width at belt I W204
MaXimum cargo height
Rear opening height
Corgo volume index (cu ft)
H201 I
H202middot
V2 114 x 1204 x
Iml H~Ql
P oge ) AMA -~pecifications-Passen 9 e r Car
~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__
POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)
AVAILABILITY
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp
t)HP ToqlJ
FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM
STADARD ENGINE
Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)
OPTIONAL ENGINES
AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )
I (Indicat Ale rcnio)
3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)
Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)
250 (6 )
Firebird 350 350 (St
Firebird HO 350 (3 )
I Firebird 400 400 (8)
260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I
255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~
2 bbl
4 bbl
4 bbL
38005200
921 355
4600 I 2800 265
325
51001051 1075 330
4800
400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335
I 5000
I I
irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~
5400
(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning
Manual (3-Sp) (a)
Turbo Hydra-I-atic
1anual (3-Sp) (al
3551 (d)
3231 2781 3551 (d)
3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)
380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl
Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430
Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300
430
3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic
3361 13081
3551 3551
(b) (e)
430 ~ 3700
1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic
I 13 bull 90 113901
(d) (d)
(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL
Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q
Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8
F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i
T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp
I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480
eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium
6 4
o
o
ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov
Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh
Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029
Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)
No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png
I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr
[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )
3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456
No lt1 fln9 None
bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure
(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated
215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines
MODel
ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come
FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to
No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)
No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull
Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI
No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019
Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015
IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating
I
ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso
Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly
Width
Eponder s
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Type
otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802
Locked in rod n I
pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I
Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None
_
Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy
0 DDS UUU-Clearance
ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS
Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063
SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141
Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70
l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc
0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135
(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel
(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPge 2 Page 2
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE~-1-68 ~EVISED(~)
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Poges 25 26 for SAE Dimension Definition
(All dimensons in inches unless otherwise indicated)
MODEL I~q---22-3-3-7-----_-_FireTIird-_----2-2-3-6-7=-----shy
FRONT COMPARTMENT Effecllve heod room H61 371 I 375 ~ax eif leq room - accel erator L34 425 H POint to rleel pomt H30 77 H Point travel L17 II 40 Shou Ider room W 3 565 rhp rOom W 5 563 ~pper boay opening to ground H50 450 J 452
REAR COMP ARTMENT H Point C-llJple distance L5D [I 274 EffectIve head room i H63 367 1 368 Min eife=tlve leg rOom I LSI I 295
I H31 94 Min knee room I L48 10 Reor Comportment room ~ L 3 i 223 Shoulder room I W 4 536 473 ~IP room i W 6 546 I 47 5 Upper body ooer 1 g 10 ground I H51
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Jsable luggage coaacity v
H195
PositIon of spore tire 5toroge
Method of holding lid open
STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT Shoulder Room W8S Not -(J-f-fPTPn Hip room W86
Effecti ve leg room ~86 Effective head rOoM 86 Seotmiddotfocing jirection
STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE Cago length at floor - front seat
Cargo length ot belt - front seat
Cargo width - Wheelhouse
L204
W201
Opening width at belt I W204
MaXimum cargo height
Rear opening height
Corgo volume index (cu ft)
H201 I
H202middot
V2 114 x 1204 x
Iml H~Ql
P oge ) AMA -~pecifications-Passen 9 e r Car
~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__
POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)
AVAILABILITY
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp
t)HP ToqlJ
FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM
STADARD ENGINE
Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)
OPTIONAL ENGINES
AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )
I (Indicat Ale rcnio)
3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)
Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)
250 (6 )
Firebird 350 350 (St
Firebird HO 350 (3 )
I Firebird 400 400 (8)
260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I
255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~
2 bbl
4 bbl
4 bbL
38005200
921 355
4600 I 2800 265
325
51001051 1075 330
4800
400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335
I 5000
I I
irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~
5400
(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning
Manual (3-Sp) (a)
Turbo Hydra-I-atic
1anual (3-Sp) (al
3551 (d)
3231 2781 3551 (d)
3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)
380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl
Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430
Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300
430
3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic
3361 13081
3551 3551
(b) (e)
430 ~ 3700
1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic
I 13 bull 90 113901
(d) (d)
(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL
Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q
Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8
F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i
T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp
I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480
eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium
6 4
o
o
ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov
Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh
Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029
Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)
No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png
I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr
[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )
3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456
No lt1 fln9 None
bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure
(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated
215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines
MODel
ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come
FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to
No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)
No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull
Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI
No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019
Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015
IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating
I
ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso
Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly
Width
Eponder s
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Type
otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802
Locked in rod n I
pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I
Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None
_
Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy
0 DDS UUU-Clearance
ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS
Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063
SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141
Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70
l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc
0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135
(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel
(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__
POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)
AVAILABILITY
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp
t)HP ToqlJ
FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM
STADARD ENGINE
Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)
OPTIONAL ENGINES
AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )
I (Indicat Ale rcnio)
3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)
Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)
250 (6 )
Firebird 350 350 (St
Firebird HO 350 (3 )
I Firebird 400 400 (8)
260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I
255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~
2 bbl
4 bbl
4 bbL
38005200
921 355
4600 I 2800 265
325
51001051 1075 330
4800
400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335
I 5000
I I
irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~
5400
(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning
Manual (3-Sp) (a)
Turbo Hydra-I-atic
1anual (3-Sp) (al
3551 (d)
3231 2781 3551 (d)
3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)
380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl
Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430
Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300
430
3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic
3361 13081
3551 3551
(b) (e)
430 ~ 3700
1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic
I 13 bull 90 113901
(d) (d)
(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL
Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q
Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8
F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i
T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp
I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480
eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium
6 4
o
o
ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov
Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh
Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029
Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)
No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png
I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr
[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )
3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456
No lt1 fln9 None
bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure
(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated
215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines
MODel
ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come
FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to
No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)
No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull
Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI
No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019
Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015
IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating
I
ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso
Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly
Width
Eponder s
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Type
otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802
Locked in rod n I
pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I
Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None
_
Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy
0 DDS UUU-Clearance
ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS
Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063
SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141
Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70
l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc
0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135
(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel
(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL
Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q
Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8
F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i
T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp
I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480
eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium
6 4
o
o
ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov
Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh
Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029
Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)
No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png
I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr
[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )
3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456
No lt1 fln9 None
bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure
(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated
215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines
MODel
ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come
FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to
No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)
No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull
Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI
No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019
Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015
IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating
I
ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso
Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly
Width
Eponder s
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Type
otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802
Locked in rod n I
pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I
Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None
_
Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy
0 DDS UUU-Clearance
ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS
Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063
SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141
Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70
l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc
0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135
(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel
(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
----
Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
----
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__
FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines
MODel
ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come
FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to
No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)
No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull
Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI
No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019
Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015
IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating
I
ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso
Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly
Width
Eponder s
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Type
otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802
Locked in rod n I
pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I
Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None
_
Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy
0 DDS UUU-Clearance
ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS
Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063
SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141
Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70
l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc
0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135
(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel
(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated
(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
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MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL
ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)
--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------
Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------
Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------
M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i
INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ
iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng
I No ~ i 2 30 x
-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______
ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________
INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None
Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii
I
Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel
3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52
C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron
5crocket materai j fie Of
CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj
~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type
I(mtoke hausl)
Rocker otll
I
None 151 (f ~
deg 0
Op atn9 Inloketapp
Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)
M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines
(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5
location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV
engine
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT
MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -
ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22
Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy
50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46
(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of
Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp
IExhausl
12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~
-Dural)n deg
Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -
~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2
-
IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917
IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used
~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll
rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412
151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy
- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---
InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b
12298 LLbL
11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282
j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5
pr amp 594 -
Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518
~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891
I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011
Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282
11918 ~
Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598
ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash
Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn
Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
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MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~
MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__
FIREBIRD 350
MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========
ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)
IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)
Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1
Opens (BSC)
IEhO C loses (v A TCl
57
Durorion bull d_
269
72
25
277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I
GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol
5093
Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107
Angle of s ot 8 face
Seat Insert materia
ISfem diameter
~ot ~sed
JU9 - 3412
)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce
L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake
IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a
I (lb inl I~sprn9
press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423
spring II 377 (lb ~ n)
pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888
~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~
19272 ~ 117720672
42 ~ 1 52148
3586 10586 ~ 1107
HO Jlplusmn
78 88 1591
191 6 ~ 11812056
42 sect 1 52148
9533 10533 e 1Ul
5015 5082
1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio
Angle oi seat amp face I
Seat nsert mOleal lot used
I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107
IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038
Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596
1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)
Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring
press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I
I
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II
Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion
(splash Comshaft bearings I
Tappets I presSure
noul l Timng gear or chain
Cylindr wails
Pressure
Pressure
Splash
Pressure
Pressure
1etered Jet
Metered Jet
(Conhnued)
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
----
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b
MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)
FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i
ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy
Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I
32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)
302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop
IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia
I
I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face
i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake
7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142
I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt
1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074
i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE
1
61
i Oeroll length
- I Actual overall heod dia
i Angle of saat amp faea
Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar
I Stem to guida claaranea
Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll
- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425
gt
Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41
pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079
110B3
5082 1773 - 1 767
45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used
3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038
413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591
- 19244 117820644
-42 48
1521
9573 10573 1108
413 + 01 633 693
1325 1425
35 41 97middot9
1079
15
15
11
11
4l
Ot
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings
Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh
PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~
Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)
__~Fa Rav 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C
MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el
PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI
Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming
86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame
Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi
87 Valve openna overlap
GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn
[Material
5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia
30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face
Not UsedSeat Insert moterial
3419 - 3412Stem di am ter
0016 0033Stm to guide clearance
Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake
Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I
1300i Ien9tn 228 37
(lb in)
Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring
105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I
Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~
I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011
E hau st
- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80
iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1
~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring
pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115
ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion
(pled prebullbullure
Camshaft bearings
Tappets
Pressure Pressure
noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet
(Continued)
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a
MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969
FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD
ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj
Normal 011 pressure (ib engine
01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5
Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate
at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I
Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM
Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)
Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]
Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain
i I
One - Reverse Flow (b)
None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o
Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System
InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C
~
LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold
Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl
I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c
other)
DIscharges (to inlake
manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner
intake other)
Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner
olhe r) -
Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I
(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350
(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems
(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section
1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a
MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__
FlREBIRD
MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)
0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5
Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat
01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)
Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20
e (d (d
ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d
Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod
Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)
Brancn
Mcun Front 200 Not Used
x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs
ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM
i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold
Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I
Conlrol meThod (ooble
orifice (xed orllte
olher Variable Orifice
Complet
systtm
Discharges (10 Inlok
monrald carb Olf
Intoke oir cleaner
intok other)
Intake Manifold
Ai r n leI (br alher cop
carburetor Olf cieanef
oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner
F I om e aeslor (s ereen
check valve other) Check Valve
(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot
1
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
I Air distribution eod manfold te ~
Type (Air Injection engine
modi fi eotlons other
Air
In ection Pump
i Type
Relief valve (type) I
Displacement
Dri ve ratio
Orie type
I
I Fdter (describe)
i
I
I
VL ~
~ (if
~9
~ Air
In i ect on
Sy stem
Point of entry
Check valve tv e
Make
i Madel
Carburetor Borrel size
Drive
Neutrol
I ~i idle A F mixture
Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411
Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I
1
sect ~
deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y
Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points
dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in
i Vacuum Source
Timing Crank degre s - rpm
Cooling Syst m
Exhoust System 7
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()
II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy
MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on
Superenorge ec f ~sed
Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor
lnll~Clon suoercharger
Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear
T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65
Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)
Choke type Automatic I
Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I
Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE
neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---
tor
lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )
CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model
I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b
Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~
No Used Borrel and Type Si le
ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169
Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic
I
Firebird 350 350 Manual 1
Firebird HO
Firebird400 amp
400 HO OptJd
Firebird 400 Ram Air IV
(a) Pleated pape
Automatic
350 Manual Turbo H-M
Manual Turbo HM
400
400 Manual Turbo H-M
iRochester I Rochester
iRochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
Rochester Rochester
I
inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168
7029261 ~7029260
7028071 7029062
bull 7029263 7029268
7029263 7029268
7029273 7029270
in all 1 amp 4
14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225
12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169
14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225
14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225
bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C
(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1
7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I
MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy
MODEL
ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM
FIREBIRD
6 Cyl
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350
shy
Engines
FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400
V-B Engines
Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T
~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________
Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t
____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal
RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)
CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes
R ral Qror
Lower
Number and type
(molded straight)
Ilnslde diameter
Number and type
I(molded straignr)
One Molded
1 50
One Molded IUpperhose
1 50
I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs
oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)
IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M
Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I
bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II
Ii
1
bull Drive 3elt DimenSions
Angle of V
A
36deg
B
36deg
C
36deg
D
36deg
E
36deg
F
36deg
G
36deg
H
36deg
I
36deg
J I K
Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex
std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option
AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2
DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21
l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD
350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines
MODEl
ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59
12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al
iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54
511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery
Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side
T ermlna I grounded
Make
a~ive
Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________
Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps
IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)
iMoke Delco Remv
1119515
iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe
iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm
Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n
Regu VoitoQe
Ilated
Voltage
tei t
condltlon
I -
ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM
Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise
lend view)
Mok Jelco RemvI
Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355
Clutch
Motor
control
Switch (sol noid manuol
Starting
procedure
Solenoid
II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as
soon as engine starts
middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)
Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning
IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front
Motor
Drive INumb r
PinIon
IManual Flywh 101 teeth
IAuto
Flywheel tooth Monuol
fac wldrh Aulo
11
15S
ISS
I
41
41
9
166
166
40
40
la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on
(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
--------------~---
MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
I
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)
FlREBIRD MODel
0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines
ad- In
~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered
Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410
Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21
iMake I Delco Remv
IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I
I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt
jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm
pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600
D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10
Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H
15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016
ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________
7
8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake
9
I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S
Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance
Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot
ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)
(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables
resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20
MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a
MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____
FREBIRD
MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM
Standard
i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA
iConv on) - Sd Op NA
Not Offarea
Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )
Delco Remv
1115410 C )
34 I Ams
IEnglne Idlng 21
IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel
(f)Timing
Pulley Hub
All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy
28 - 3l
90 8TDC
Crankshaft
AC
lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on
Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------
IGap 033 - 038
Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI
ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION
See Page 13
(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14
MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _
FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f
MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0
ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
-
shy
a rC1
Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -
- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags
I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe
[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None
IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v
Horn
D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines
Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One
I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5
Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140
iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi
Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs
damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction
(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective
area and 140 facing thickness
FomRe 3
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is
Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)
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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD
SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD
HO FIREBIRD
400
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)
AvtomoTIC
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS
--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED
Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881
ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461
In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591
Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward
SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I
I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure
Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold
80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90
DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)
Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol
Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)
Minmvm cT-tn speed
Geor ottO
IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy
Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended
Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY
number Extreme cold
(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir
V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001
and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16
ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE
FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10
FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm
Torque Conver~erType describe
Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)
List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in
II I J R1- 1 75
Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0
1
R 1 92
)j
- shy0 S
252 252 152 1 52 1 00
L 252 (c j
20$ ~l D
248 148 100
S 248 1 48
L 24S(dl
och slec to pos ilion
-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl
Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7
Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6
INumb r of 1 menfS I Three
Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~
conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water
INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251
LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)
i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid
Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures
ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne
IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I
OUl
diom
Ingh
Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II
I II I
IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s
2 75 x
275 x
4995 x 065
4996 065x
_011
thicleshy
ness Overdrive transmIssion I
Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065
Not Available
275 lC 4930 x 065
Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)
(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear
pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----
FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======
DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)
IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate
Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)
iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke
15 0 00 1175
IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used
Universal
lOIn ts
IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI
Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II
Bearing I Type ipiclin
onllmiddotfriction)
Ilubric (fittng
prepack) II
Cross U-Bo1t
Anti-Friction
Prepacked De token through torque tube
Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube
or orms i sprIngs) Springs
DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear
Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon
limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )
150Drive Pinion Offset
2No of differential pinions
Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m
Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq
CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)
lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90
Inumber Extreme cold 80-90
AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)
AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551
No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39
3901
10 39
~33
9 139
Ring Gear DO 81~5
(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)
I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD
MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400
oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel
Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)
IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt
qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20
MODEL
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)
Stondora i Full roted Front
14 F7~
In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo
Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh
F70 - 14 (b)
F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated
BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q
Srv ce
Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate
(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver
type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR
FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O
BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)
Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard
Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other
Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)
Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626
Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95
Drum Type and
Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688
ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d
Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875
Moster Bore 1 00 1125
Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31
Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)
Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)
Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot
Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44
I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy
Broke Segments per shoe OneI
ining Material Molded Asbestos
Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-
Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265
thickness) or inshyboard
Segments per shoe One
Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV
MODEL
STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and
Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel
(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525
Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I
Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng
front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier
Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230
IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw
Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)
IType (coalol linkoge etc)
Make
Power G ar
I T p
47 (c)
161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft
iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr
0
Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage
Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I
(type) lLow r String
Ball JointA i
IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint
o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle
Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller
(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning
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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21
l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD
MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL
PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd
PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control
SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~
Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake
Shock Absorbers d
Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do
Firm Control in
SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon
Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings
Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10
Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)
Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle
Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S
SUSPENSION - REAR
Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign
560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1
Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings
4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression
Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None
Not UsedT rack bar ty pe
(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment
Form Rev 3-67
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
--
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
- --
- -
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__
-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400
MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I
FRAME
Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome
undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section
BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION
Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______
Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~
Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _
I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)
---~-------------
-------~------
___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____
IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat
_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________
ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r
Jrd sea
Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel
1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate
~emDerea olatel
80Cklg) glos type compound
cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~
Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a
10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area
lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy
---_
Totol gloss expos d surface area
_M_ ~ ~- --
Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved
CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible
torward to deter theft
Form Rev 3-67
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
--
- -
AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
-~----
Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J
ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT
FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD
0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====
(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional
Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________
L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered
Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)
Radios (speedy type as well a availability)
Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type
~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional
P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional
Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)
Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard
Clock Optional
Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)
Safecruard Speedometer - Optional
tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination
Not OfferedIgon lock lamp
Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp
Standard
Optional
Underhood lamp Ootional
CQurtesy lamp standard
Moa lamp Not Offered
Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard
3cereo Tape Player
Not Cf=ered
Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations
~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio
Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble
Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible
achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al
Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional
LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G
Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker
Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb
tteocHomp
Toal
Sdeorncrkr
Headlomp
TOI
H9heu
-L-owes tmiddot
Hghest
Lowest
i Font
Rear
Inside
IOutsIde
Insde
OutSide
i I I I I
II I I
244
24 4
246
246
165
218
n4 281
160
252
Diectlonal Font
Reo
I I Same
250
as Tail Lamo
bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car
MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__
WEIGHTS
MODEL Style No
illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole
22337 22367
i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433
I - _shy
6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J
I1I i I II i
FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe
i 223371
I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I
i -- shy
827 1 LJ gt ~
Convertible 22367 I
2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i
82 7 i lJj 41
FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll
I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I
I --~
l ~ I i
i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I
I =+II
i I
I -- shy
_
-- shy - shy shy
-- shy-
Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK
Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___
1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1
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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird
--~
2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--
- ~ ~~--- --shy _
Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy
-----------shy
I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --
I 1 --- shy
I I -- shy - shy -- shy
-- - shy -- shy -I I I I
-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
KEY SHEET
EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
vpoundRTICAL
ERO liNe
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~
~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-
i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I
j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07
AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS
I -- L 103 ~--------
LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE
INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
WIDTH gtlt50 H51
FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT
-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I
THIRD SEAT
- L204 -t
Form RaY 3-67
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
W4 L20J H20 I 1728
AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26
CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET
DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS
oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround
eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull
11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out
SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured
Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS
EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn
L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard
eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front
_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr
LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf
123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~
_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension
130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the
ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole
centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle
enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol
mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel
H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t
~t front of rear wnee openIng
middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an
ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS
104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis
106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes
11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes
Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie
HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson
fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal
H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~
L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear
FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol
ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS
H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~
REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen
Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon
from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~
L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of
pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg
H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering
L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat
~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon
~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon
-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side
Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when
r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo
comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~
-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn
est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt
grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi
STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L
lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n
1 at HIP ROeM
c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f
plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third
-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The
hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne
L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level
W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine
H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen
V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised
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