1967 PONTIAC TEMPEST & GTO

Model Designations:

Pontiac Standard Tempest, Series 233, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Custom, Series 235, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Lemans, Series 237, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Safari, Series 239, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest GTO, Series 242, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Standard Tempest, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23369

Base Price: $2,388; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds

Total Production: 13,136

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23307

Base Price: $2,341; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds

Total Production: 17,978

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23335

Base Price: $2,666; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds

Total Production: 3,495

Total Tempest Production: 34,609

Total with Standard Transmission: 7,154

Total with Automatic Transmission: 27,455

Pontiac Tempest Custom, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23569

Base Price: $2,482; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds

Total Production: 17,445

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23539

Base Price: $2,608; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds

Total Production: 5,493

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23507

Base Price: $2,434; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds

Total Production: 12,469

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23517

Base Price: $2,494; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds

Total Production: 30,512

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23567

Base Price: $2,723; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds

Total Production: 4,082

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23535

Base Price: $2,760; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds

Total Production: 5,324

Total Tempest Custom Production: 75,325

Total with Standard Transmission: 8,302

Total with Automatic Transmission: 67,023

Pontiac Tempest LeMans, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 23739

Base Price: $2,771; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds

Total Production: 8,424

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 23707

Base Price: $2,586; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds

Total Production: 10,693

2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 23717

Base Price: $2,648; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds

Total Production: 75,965

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 23767

Base Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds

Total Production: 9,820

Pontiac Tempest LeMans Safari, Body Styles:

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #23935

Base Price: $2,936; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds

Total Production: 4,511

Total Tempest Lemans Production:

Passenger Cars: 104,902

Total with Standard Transmission: 14,770

Total with Automatic Transmission: 90,132

Safari Wagons: 4,511

Total with Standard Transmission: 129

Total with Automatic Transmission: 4,382

Pontiac Tempest GTO, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 24207

Base Price: $2,871; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds

Total Production: 7,029

2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 24217

Base Price: $2,935; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds

Total Production: 65,176

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 24267

Base Price: $3,165; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds

Total Production: 9,517

Total Tempest GTO Production: 81,722

Total with Standard Transmission: 39,128

Total with Automatic Transmission: 42,594

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 115"

Tire Size:

All Except GTO: 7.75 X 14"

GTO: F70 X 14"

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

I-6 230 Cubic Inch 165 H.P. Standard on Tempest, except GTO

I-6 230 Cubic Inch 207 H.P. Optional on Tempest, except GTO

V-8 326 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Optional on Tempest, except GTO

V-8 326 Cubic Inch 285 H.P. Optional on Tempest, except Safari Wagon

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 255 H.P. Optional on GTO with automatic transmission

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 335 H.P. Standard on GTO

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 360 H.P. Optional on GTO

General Engine Specifications:

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Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 230 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44SN

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/4 PSI

6 Cylinder, 230 Cubic Inch Engine, with A.I.R. System:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44N

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/4 PSI

8 Cylinder, 326 & 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 326 & 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor & A.I.R. System:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 326 & 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 326 & 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor & A.I.R. System:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch High Performance Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

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Engine Tightening Specifications:

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Capacities:

6 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 12.1 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12.7 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 2-1/2 Quarts (Oil Pan Only)

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 326 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20.2 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Four Speed: 2.5 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 3 Quarts (Oil Pan Only)

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.8 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Four Speed: 2.5 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 3-3/4 Quarts (Oil Pan Only)

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Nut

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs

Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-1/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: - 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 0 to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.6 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

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Rochester Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; LeMans Console Shift; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Head Rests; Tilt Steering Wheel; Custom Sports Steering Wheel; Tachometer; Rally Gauge Cluster; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Luggage Carrier for Wagons; Power Tailgate Window for Wagons; Custom Wheel Discs; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Cordova Top; Handling & Ride Package; Safe-T-Track; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.

1967 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1967 Pontiac line was in the fall of 1966.

Total 1967 Pontiac Production was 857,171, including 306,069 Tempests.

1967 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

A Starlight Black

C Cameo Ivory

D Montreaux Blue

E Fathom Blue

F Tyrol Blue

G Signet Gold

H Linden Green

K Gulf Turquoise

L Marina Turquoise

M Plum Mist

N Burgundy Red

O Coronado Gold

P Silverglaze

Q Verdoro Green

R Regimental Red

S Champagne

T Montego Cream

V Mission Beige

Y Mayfair Maize

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Bonneville 2 Door Hardtop, Bonneville Convertible, Tempest GTO 2 Door Hardtop, Tempest GTO Convertible, & Firebird 2 Door Hardtop.

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