This factory service and repair manual for the 1984 Chevrolet P60 sets three engines against one chassis. The gasoline side is a 5.7L V8 of 350 cubic inches and a 6.0L V8 of 365; the diesel is an 8.2L V8 of 501. The chassis is cab-forward, listed as P6T042 and P6T042 Stripped. Each engine has its own mechanical specifications and diagnostic procedures, while the driveline, braking, steering and electrical sections apply to the vehicle regardless of what sits ahead of them.
Engines covered
- 6.0L V8 (365 cu in) — gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — gasoline
- 8.2L V8 (501 cu in) — diesel
Body styles covered
- Chassis, cab forward
Trims covered
- P6T042
- P6T042 Stripped
Known issues on the 1984 P60. The federal record for this model year holds no recalls and no owner complaints. The manual is used for what it documents: torque values and clearances for all three V8s, fuel system service on both gasoline and diesel, cooling system testing, transmission and rear axle procedures, brake service with its lining and hydraulic specifications, steering gear inspection, front suspension alignment figures, and wiring diagrams that follow each circuit through the chassis.
