1968 .· ..

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Caprice / Impala

Biscayne / Bel - Air

 ORIGINAL COt?.Y
GENERAL

MODEL IDENTIFICATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2

SERIAL NUMBERS ANO IDENTIFICATION • • • • • • • • • • • 3

REGULAR EOUIPMENT
.
- EXTERIOR • • • • • • • • • • • • .• • • 4

REGULAR EQUIPMENT - INTERIOR ••••••••• : ·.-~ • • • 5 .

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REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTIONS ANO
OEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORIES •••••• •;.• •••••• _6-10
T AXI-CAB EQUIPMENT (RPO B02) ••••• • J. . . .. . . . 11
POLICE CAR EQUIPMENT (RPO B07) • • • • • • • • • • • .• 12

AIR CONDITIONING EOUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13

 BISCAYNE 153.;15:400 SERIES
MODEL 1S3-1S411 2-DOOR SEDAN, 6-PASSE1'GEP.
MODEL 1S3-1S469 4-DO::>R .'iEDAN, 6-PASSENGER
MODEL 1S3-1S435 4-DOOR 51'ATION WAG01', 2-SEo\T

BEL AIR 1S5-15600 SERIES

MOOEL 155-15611 2-DOOR SEDAN, 6-PASSENGER
MODEL 155-15669 4-DOOR SEDAN, 6-PASSENGER
MODEL 155-1S635 4-DOOR STATION WAGON, 2-SEAT
MODEL 155-1564S 4-DOOR STATION WAGON, 3-SEAT

IMPALA 163-16400 SERIES

MODEL 163-16487 2-DOOR SPORT COUPE, 5-PASSENGER
MOOEL 16447 2-DOOR CUSTOM SPORT COUPE, 5-PASSENGER
MODEL 16467 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE. 5-PASSENGER
MODEL 163-16469 4-000R SEDAN, 6-PASSENGER
MODEL 163-16439 4-DOOR SPORT SED~. 6-PASSENGER
MODEL 16435 4-DOOR STATION W AGON, 2-SEA T
MODEL 16445 4-DOOR ST ATION WAGON, 3-SEAT

CAPRICE 16600 SERIES

MODEL 16647 2-DOOR CUSTOM SPORT <:OUPE, 5-PASSENGER
MODEL 16639 4-DOOR CUSTOM SPORT SEDAN, 6-PASSENGER
MODEL 16635 4-DOOR CUSTOM STATION WAGON, 2-SEAT
MODEL lf16.!5 4-DOOR cµSTOM ST ATION WAGON, 3-SEAT
 ONL,Y BASIC DESIGNATIONS SHOWN

VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE IP~NTIFICATION

6-Cyl!r.éer Example: Example: F 12 l0CA
Model Year Assembly Plant Unit Number Source ~roduction• Type
Model 1968 (Tarrytown) (25th un!t) Designatton · Mom:h 8r. Date Designation
15369 8 T 100025 F(Fl!nt) 1210 CA
Tbus: The 25th model built at Tarrytown would be 250 Cubic Jnch 6-Cylinder
serial number 153698T100025 ~
CA - Regular production engine, 3-speed
CQ - Regular production engine, Powerglide
8-Cyl!nder Example:
Model Year Assembly Plant Unit Number
307 Cubic Inch 8-Cylinder
Model 1968 <Fl!nt) (26th unlt)
--rsm- 8 100026 .1 DO - Regular production engine, 3-speed

~
DR - Regular production engine, Powerglide
Tbus: Tbe 26th model at Fllnt'would be
serial number 15'4698 Fl 00026 327 Cubic lnch 8-Cylinder (RPO-L30)
HA - Optional, 3 or 4-speed trans, 4-bbl. carb.
ASSEMBLY PLANTS
HC - Optional, Powerglide trans, -4-bbl. carb.
e - Southgate GMAD R - Arlington GMAD HF - Optional, Turbo Hydra-Matic, 4-bbl. carb.
D - Atlanta GMAD S - St. Louis
F - Flint T - Tarrytown 396 Cubic Inch 8-CyUnder (RPO-L35)
J - J anesville U - Lordstown
L - Los Angeles Y - WWlngton
IA - Optional, 3 or -4-speed_ 4-bbl. carb.
IG - Optional, Powergllde trans, 4-bbl. carb. 1
Canadian Plant IV - Optional, Turbo Hydra-Matic, -4-bbl. carb.
1
"2" - Ste. Theresa
427 Cubic Inch 8-Cylinder (RPO-L36)
Starting un!t num~r ------------------- 100001 and up at
each àssembly plant regardless of series Ili - Optional, 3 or -4-speed trans, 4-bbl. carb.
IJ - Optional, Turbo Hydra-Matlc, 4-bbl. carb.
• Location ------------------- Stamped on plate attached
to top left hand of lnstrument panei
Location:
6-cylinder engine -------- Stamped on pad on right side
of cyUnder bloclc to rear of distributor
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION 8-cyUnder engine ------------ Stamped on pad at frene
Examp!e: QBS8E01D rtgbt slde of cylinder block
Type Source Model Year Productionº • - Month: Oeceml:>er, 12; 10:h day of Oecember, 10
Designatlon Deslgnatlon 1968 Month 1. Date
QB S(Saglnaw) 8 EOID•
QB 13-Speed L-6 1. V -8 englnes S - Saginaw
YC 13-Speed overdrive L-6 englne O - Saglnaw
YB 13-Speed overdrive V-8 engtne O - Saglnaw
1 P -Muncte
WQ:4-Speed V-8 engine
R - Sagtnaw
e - Cleveland REAR AXLE IDENTIFICA TION
!
UG 1 Powergllde L-6 engtne
T - Toledo Example: DA0212B
TF iPowergUde V-8 engtne
e - Cleveland Type Production• SourceC
1 T - Toledo Destgnation Month 1. Date Designation
-- 1Turbo-Hydra-Matic V-8 engtne CC - Ypsllanti DA 0212 B (Buffalo)

Location: DA 3.08 3-speed and Powergl!de transmission

3-Speed 1. 4-■peed -------------------- Stamped on
rtght hand ■tele of the case intheupper forward comer.
4-Speed ------------------------------ Stamped on
the top rtght side of the caae.
Powerglide ---------------------------- Stamped Ol'I
. rtght hand side of pan.
Turbo Hydra-Matic --------------------- Nameplate
tag on rtght hand stde of the case.
o-Month: E denote■ May; (lee below) 01 denotes lat day
Alpha Characten uaed ln identifying the Calendar Month
A-Jarwary D-AprU IC-July R-October
DD 3.3i ------------------- -4-speed transníission
DI ----- 3.36----- 3-speed and Powergllde transmission
EP ----- 2.73 --------- Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission
EIC ----- 3.70 ---------------- Overdrive transmission
GX (Wagons)-- 3.55 -- a:apeed and Powergllde transmission
Location --------------- Bottom left or rtgbt of axle tube
adjacent to carrter housing
• "- Month: February, 02; 12th day of February, 12
C - G-Gear 1. Axle, B-Buffalo, W-Warren
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BJSCAYNE BELAlR. JMPALA CAPRICE

ISS-15'00 155-15600 l6S,.16400 16600
11 69 35 t1 69 !S 45 69 39 S'l ·67 f7 3$ .cs 3$ '5 47 S9
------
Wlnclahleld reveal- moldlngs X X X X X X X X X X XlX
X X X X X X
Windshield ptllar i.nd roof drtp
! lt'Utter moldinll'S
X X X X X X X X xjxix
Racliator grille X X X .'X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 XI X :
Roof rail weatherstnn moldlngs 1 X IX X 1 XIX
- Front fender trim pl,aC'és X X X X Xi X X X X X X X X X .,, J,'
'
1
1 Hoocl header panei eJi!blem ,X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XJ X '
Hoocl relir and fender mold1ng1 X X X X X X X X X X X X XI X X X x:x !

Headlamp bezell X X X X, X X X X X X X X X X X ,x ·XI X :

Front fender lampa. and bezela X X !..X.l X i
Front fender nameplate X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ! : j

Front fender anel rear quarrer

marlr:er lamp bezela
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ix
1
jx:x
i
; 1
Belt bead mold.ing X X X X X X X X X ,X.X X X X X X X X i
Roclr:er panei molding X X X X X X X X X X

Br1pt
Body atde mold1ng1 (blaclr: vtnyl
tnsert on 163-16400)
X X X X X X X X X X X X jx X "jlx :
Trim Door frame moldl111r1 X X X X 1 Xi i
And Ventipane trames X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1X 1 X !
Ornaaen- Ventl'Dl.ne belt reveal moldlJII[ X X X X X X X X .X 1 X
tatiOll Front i.nd rear wbeel openfng
mold!ng1
X X X X x,x X X !x
1
X X
Rear vtew mtrror, round (rec-
tamrular 5" on 16647)
X X X X X X X X X X X :xix :x
• 1
X X X X
Hup capll X X X X X X X X X X.X XIX :X
Wbeel tr!m cavera 1 X X X X
Rear quaner wtndair reveal
molding 1
X ix
i
X X
1 Sall panei nameplate - '"Caprtce'" :X X
Rear quaner panei molding 1 X X
Declr: Ud anel or tallgate nameplate X X X X X X X X X X X X XIX X ,x X X
ueclr: lld moldtng X X
Tallgate wtndair reveal mold!ngs
Tallgate belt reveal moldinsr
X X X X X X X -
X X .X X ;
... " Rear wtndow reveal moldinga X X X'X X XIX X X X X
.. N!&r belt mold.insr X ;
,.
Tailgate electric wlndow comrol
X X X X X X X
:::
(manual on 2-aeat waaons)
(i.i: . Tau lamp and baclr:-up lamp t11m
tf:Z:;. rtngs (dual rtnga each Iamp cm X X X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
16600)
Stngle tail and baclr:-up lampa ln bumper (1n bcidy
on wagonaJ X X X X X X X
Dual tail and baclr:-up lampa ln bumper (ln body
on wagona) X X X X X X X X X X X
Body ateie and taiJgate wood-graJn panela and 1

mold1111ra X X 1
Concealed 2-apeed windahleld wtpera and
;
1 ..
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
waaher1 (L.H. articulated bladé)
Full-door glus (lncludea "Aatro-Ventilatlon"
8Crlpt)
X
 BISCAYNE BEL AIR JMPALA CAPRICE
153-15400 155-15600 163-16400 16600
11 69 35 11 69 35 45 69 39 87 47" 67 35 145 35 45 47 39
-+--+-+--r---+-+--lf--+-+--+--+--+--
Front bench seat end nanels x. X X X
Ooor bead trim moldings X X X X. •x X X X X X i X
Reàr quaner window bead trim X X
'.
X Xi
moldlng i
Rear view mirror suppon (hook
type) X X X X X X X X· X x x 1 X X X l1 X
Rear view mirror suppon (non- X X X
hook type)
i Vent control knobs X, X X X X x· X X X X X X X .. X X1X X X
'Sunshade suppon bracket I X X x· X X X X X X X I X X X X X X X :X
Brlgb.t Door remore control haildle (ln I· X X X • 1 X X x \ x x
Trim arnirest) X ; X X X X X x!x X,. X
And
X X X X
Ornamen-
tation Door armrest backing"plate i ; X X X I X X X X X!X X X
Instrument pànel lower L. H , 1 X X X X X X X X ,• X
X i X X X
i,i:

and upper R. H. trim platelR. H. X X X X X 11

includes series nameplate) 1

Instrúment cluster bead moldina: x X x X X X- X x i
X 5( +-=x=--t-:x,:--•+x==--~x=-+--=x~,....,x==--:..;:e,,x-.....X.-
1 Seat adjuster handle X X X X X X ~-1-....:.::x+.:cx:...+.:.x::..+.:.x=-+.:.X=-+_;X.:c...i..:x:.:...i1-:.:X...:i,...:.:X~:.:.;X:__..::;X:....;
' Ventipane control handle (plastic X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X i X i :X
knobs) ' !
~P~e_d_a_l~p_a_d_tn_m-=----,-,--,---+-+--1--.--+-~--'--~--'---i-----r--1----1,---;--+--X-+_X_~:_X---1•!_X_
Instrument panei comrol knobs 1 1 • ,!
X X X X X I X X X X X X X X I X X il X 11· X i, X ,
(includes kick pad vent knobs) ; 1
Instrument panel veittilation outlets; 1 : X
Ash tray (painted on 153-154-155- X X X
· 15600; colored vinvl on 16000)
X X X X X X X X X X X I X X !X •X
; ,
Electnc clock X XIX X
lnstrument panei upper and lower I l,
rrim plates (wood IZ?'ain) 1
lnstrumeat · Rear window comrol X iX X'
Panel lgnitlon lock and starter switch - X X X X X X X X X X X X X ,i X X
· '4-position"
Cigarette lighter, Ugbts and wiper X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X \X : X \
!.!

controls
---~-,,-,,----------+---+--1---1----1----1--1---+---+--+---+.--1--...-1--1---1-----1-------....... ! ! ---',
Convenible top switcb X ,·
•Heatercontrols X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X '
X IX 'X
Glove box X X X X X X X X X X X X X X- X
h1strument panei dual counesy X X X X iX
Luggage companment X X X X X X !X
Lamps Rear window control switch X X X
And Roof center dome X X X X X X X X X X X X X ,X X X I X Í X
Switches Third seat counesy X 1X X
..:.: Front door jàmb switch - L.H. (a) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X iX
·. · Front door jamb switch. - R.H. (b) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X IX
.> Rear door iamb switcb X X X
,OL Instrument panei manual light
0:'/' SWitch X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Steeri1!1 ···•· Deep dished-3-spolce, bom button X X X X X X X
i:Wlleels· :· •ti Deep dished-shroud, bom tabs X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X }( X X'X;
X X X X X X X X X X X X !
X X X X X X
X
Floor carpet1n2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
1 Stowage companmeht mat X X X X X X X
1 Dual padded sunshàdes (hoot type all except X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1
X X X
! Biscayne)
Luggagé companment mat X X X X X X X i
Deluxe heater X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Ooor loct pillar pressure valves X X t
Convertlble tOP with solid 'Dlate 11:lasa rear 1 1
 Air Cleaner, heavy dury 153-155-16300

Comfonron automatic air conditioner

Four-Season air conditioner

153-15400
15000 exc wgn
15-16000

GTI
2.73 ratio G97 15-16000
3.07 ratio HOl 15-16000
3.08 rario G92 15-16000
3.31 ratto G94 15-1 000
3.36 ratio G76 15-16000
3.55 ratio G96 15-16000
3.70 ratio G75 15-16000
3.73 ratio H05 15-16000
4.10 rario • 15-1
4.56 ratio • 15-16000
4.88 ratlo • 15,;.16000
Positraction - all ratios G80
Battery, heavy dury T60

••
Deluxe front and rear seat belts A39
Deluxe from seat shoulder harnesses A85
Deluxe rear seat shoulder harnesses AS4

• Deluxe seat belts and from seat

shoulder harnesses
ZK3 15-16000 exc conv
Seat belt retractor ACC 15-16000
• Standard front seat shoulder harnesses
Standard rear seat shoulder harnesses
ASl
ASS
16467
15-1
• Body insulation pactage
Brates. front disc
ZKl
J52
16439-47-87;16339-87
1S-16000
Brakes, power J50 ACC 1S-16000
: ·: :C:&rrlera -· :.:·· -: .: :~ :-;::·-=:l:·;:::~-:\::::/:.i~\f::::;~=it:~:?:;:::~~l@~i:;:.: :_: -: .>=: ·::f::~~~:~~-:'ft,:.:=:*: :=-•:..-=::tp~:=:§:~::::=::?::::f~t::w:.~~==}{ .. _. -
Deck lid luggage carrier ACC 15-16000
Deluxe adJustable rool luggage carrier V54 ACC
Roof luggage carrter VSS ACC
Roof luggage carrter cover ACC
i rack (deck lld luggage carrler> ACC
Ski rack (roof clamp-on type) ACC
Chassis, heavy duty Z04
Cloct. electric U35 ACC
C lutch, heavy dury MOI

Wbeel covers 150-

15-1
Defiectors, rain
(exc on Sedan) & w
 Deflector, tailgate wlndow C51 ACC 15-16000 wgn
Defroster, rear wlndow C50 ACC 15-16000"'"'
Emergency.road klt ACC 15-16000.

250-hp Turbo-Pire 327 cu.in. V-8 Ln

275-hp Turbo-Pire 327 cu.in. V-8 1.30 154-l~ó~ló4-l6ó00
325-hp Turbo-Jet 396 cu.in. V-8 L35 154-J5ó-ló4-'16600
385-hp Turbo-Jet 427 cu.tn. V-8 L3ó 154-l5õ-ló4,.lóó00

KOS
•--=E,...n-gi-=-ne_b_l_oc...,k,:-h_ea.,....te_r.,...._-,:-_--=---=------t-----t-,---t-----·_15_-_1_.o_,ooo_
Engiile ventllation, heavy duty closed KDS lS-!6600
positive
Exhaust, dual N10
Fan, temperature-controlled , K02 ACC
Fire extlnguisher (2-3/4 lb. drychemical) ACC
Fire e~ingulsher reflll cartrldge ACC
JW .:· . . . ~.ih#~.:.····.:.-.. :::::-~.:~::>->~:._.:··:·.:·_: ____ :_ . . -.
Cargo fioor mat ACC 15-16000 wgn
Clear vlnyl twin front and rear mats ACC 15-16000
Full width front mats ACC 15-16000
Heavy duty front floor mar B34 15000
Heavy duty rear uoor mat B35 15000
Load floor carpet B39 164-16635-45
Twin front and rear mats B37 ACC 15-16000
Gauges, instrument panei uu 154-1.56-104-16600
Generator, Delcotron (-42 amp) K79 15-16000
Generator, Delcotron (63 amp) K76 15-16000
Glass, tinted wlndow AOl 15-16000
Glass, tlnted windshield A02 15-16000
}t··•QjU:da(}}(:~·r'.~%?;(\k~/i/:-.-_..:. ·:- --,..,-,8_:~-:-:··•:•N -~<:::-:-
Door ed11:e guards B93 ACC 15-16000 exc 16635-45
Front bumper guards V31 ACC 15-16000
1 Rear bumper guards V32 ACC 15-l6000 exc wgn
16639-47, 164-47-67-87,
• Head restralnt, special contour
Head restraim, standard
A81
A82
16387
15-16000
Horn, low note U03
..
ACC 15-16000
,
. ... : \,.....
Ash tray llght U28 ACC 15-16000 exc 16600
l;oncealed headlights T83 16600
counesy lights U29 ACC 150-163-16400 exc conv
Front fender lights T78 15-16000 exc 16600
Glove box light U27 ACC
Hand portable sp<itllght ACC 15-16000
Ignition lock light U23 ACC 153-15-400
Light monltoring system U46 ACC 15-16000
LUggage ligbt U25 ACC 15000 exc wg;n
Remore control spocllght ACC 15-16000
Underhood llght U26 ACC 15-16000
· 15-16000 exc
Utter contalner, saddle type ACC
floor shift trans

Gas cap lock ACC 15-16000

t'Olfer door lock system A93 15-16000
Rear compartment lock A96 ACC 15-16000 2-seat wJtn
Rear door safety loc:k ACC 15-16000
::,pare wheel loc:k ACC 15-16000
• rruilk lid release A91 ACC 15-16000 exc wgn

• Neit avaUable as accessory equtpment on 15000.

•• For convenlbles, defroster available as RPO only.
 .....,.., '··' ?f·:< ··:::· .. ·..,·.:· .. : ·.'\'.."\.

Remote conrrol ourslde mlrror D33 15-16000

Right hand outside mlrror (standard type) ACC 15-16000
Visor vantty rnirror ACC 15-16000

• lmpala Super Spon

super Spon 427
zos
Z24
16447-67-87; 16387
16447 -67 -87

• Body side moldings

Door and window frarne molding
B84
B90 15000
Roof drlp m. ding B80

-Í'.'.~ . . . ., ·r.;~~tt:~:~óaà>:E'J\
Electric cloclc 15-16000 exc 16600
Rear wlndow defroster 15-16000
Remore control ourside rnirror 15-16000
Pedal trim ACC .15-16000 exc 16000
Police car B07 15000
Radiator, heavy duty V0l 15-16000
.·.

Front ftxed height antenna ACC 15-16000

Front manual antenna ACC 15-16000 1
Rear manual antenna U73 ACC 15-16000 exc w11:n
Rear power antenna U75 15-16000 exc w11:n

Push-button AM radio with front antenna U63 ACC 15.,-16000

Push-button AM-FM radio with fixed
beight anrenna U69 ACC 15-16000
Rear speaker uso ACC 15-16000

Child resrraint seat ACC 15-16000

Deluxe front seat cushlon 855 15000
16639-47, 16387
• Front Strato-bench seat
Front Strato-bucket seat
A53
A51
16447-87
16647
16387, 16447-67-
• 4-way power bucket seat -driver's seat
ô-way power bench seat
A46
A42
. 87. 16647
155-156-16000
_Heavy-duty front seat - low proflle type A75 15000
Heavy-duty rear seat A76 15000 exc w11:n
Ventilated seat pad ACC 15-16000
 Atr-adjusrable sboek absorbers G66 15-16000
Auromattc levei conrrol Go7
Sktns, rear fender T58 15-16000 exc wgn
Speed warning indicaror Ul5 15-16000

Deluxe sreering wheel N30 15000

Power sreenng N40 15-16000
Tilt•type steertng wheel N33 15-16000
Wood-u,atned plastlc steering wheel N34 15-16000

Sterectmultiplex U79 ACC 15-16000

Stereo tape player U57 ACC 15-16000
. J#.1MK:Ar:J~::m:J#.~J¼l~t:<.:FibE•\iS•Ai:ú?. ::.:i\..·.c:::!:-:~ :•.;:·=·-'::::.;;:.:::.. _·::.·. ·.· · .
1 Heavy duty front and rear suspension i F40 15-16000 exc w,m
bl)ec:lal performance front and rear
suspension IF·H 154-156-164-16600
1 Tachometer i ACC 154-156-164-16600
1 Taxtcab equtpment ; B02 153-15469 ,•·
-~ :-:- ;:.:- ·•·==•:.:.-~;;:~f.hiift=*~:t1%$\1.ffl~tt.:=:::::=:fJi=4~:~~t:M:S\1w:-::~)<. i:::•:4:J:::rx~~i❖n:~~t:.t;:;-:\•:'.'.~:-??-: . ::- :.;•:·~·--·: . :<1r-. /·=:::.
8.15-15-4 pr tfre.,.highway 004 150-163-164 exc wirn
8.15-15-4 pr ttre-highwày-whitewall R51 15-16000 exc wirn
8;25-14-4 pr tire-highway-whitewall P77 15-1 6000 exc w1m
ts.25-14-4 pr tire-htghway-special nylon PQ6 15.,.16000 exc Wlln
8.25'-14-4 pr tire-htghway-spec:lal nylon-
whttewall PQ7 15-16000 exc wgn
1
8.25-14-8 pr ttre-htghway-spectal nylon PR2 15-16000 exc wirn
8.25-14-8 pr ttre-htghway-spec:lal nylon-
whttewall PR3 15-16000 exc wgn
8.45-15-8 pr tire-hlghway-whttewall QC2 15-16000 Wlffl
11.:,5-14-4 pr tire-hlghway-whttewall P85 .15-16000 w--;;.
8.55-14-8 pr tlre-htghway-sl)eeial nylon PSS 15-16000W11'11
8.55-14-8 pr tire-highway-special nylon-
whitewall PS6 15-16000 wgn

•• 8.45-15-4 pr tlre-highway-OE
8.45-15-4 pr tire-htghway-OE-whltewall
P98
P99
164-16639
164-16639
•• G70-15-4 pr tire-OE-whtte stripe
G70-15-4 pr tire-OE-red stnpe
PU3
PU4
15-1600 exc wirn
15~16000
•• 8.15-15-4 pr tlre-htghway
8.25-14-4 pr tire-special nylon-red stripe
Q04
T35
15-16000 exc wgn
15-16000 exc wgn
 .....•.- .....
.:,;

16467
16439-4, - 7,
• 16639-47 16339-87
15-16000
15-16000

Overdrtve MIO 15-16000

• 3-Speed, ~ duty (2.86 or 2.41 low

ratio) -"1._ • •
Heavy ~ 4-apeed tranamisaion
·.
M13
M22
154-156-
164-16600
154-156-
• 164-16600
154-156-
• 4-Speed (3.11, 2.85, 2.54 or 2.52 ratio) M20
164-16600
154-156-
• 4-Speed, cloae ratio (2.20 ratio)
owergllde
M21
M35
164-16600
15:..16000

• 3-Speed automatic, Turbo Hydra-Matic

Ventilàtion, upper levei
M40
C56
154-156-
164-16600
163-16400 16639-35-45
.•. •:., ·.
·~: - ~~~ :::;:. -::;"'..... --·-i • X

Mag-atyle wheel covers -type A N96 ACC 15-16000

M - te
le wbeel covers - type B
wire ,rheel covers
PA2
N95 ACC
15-16000

covers POl 150-163-16400

..
14 x 6JK wheels Pl2 15-16000 exc w
• Rally wbeel, bub cap, trim ri ZJ7 15-16000

Power windows 155-15635-45-69.

A31
16000
Power tallgate window A33 15-16000 2-aeat wgn
 MODELS: Biséayne 4-Dr. Sedans

BODY EQUIPMENT POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT

SEATS ------------------------------ Heavy duty front
and rear seats (front seat low profile);
heavy duty blac;k rubber front and rear
floor mats with special mastic sound
deadener underpad; jam swltches at front
and rear doors for dome Iamp; open dpor
warnlng J~mp on instrument panel.
,~-
,,?'
. large 14-inch diameter flywheel
··~
CHASSIS EQUIPMENT
BODY MOUNTS ------------------ Heavy duty units at
selected locatlons
FRAME Heavy dury, special
gusseted frame wirh relnforced
front upper conrrol arm brackets
FRONT SUSPENSION ----------- Heavy duty metal Uned
spherlcal joints with speclal seals;
heavy duty sprlngs; heavy duty
shock absorbers
REAR SUSPENSIOZ-: ----------------------- Two upper
control arms with heavy duty bushlngs;
heavy duty track bar; heavy dury 8-7 /8
rlng gear axle; heavy duty springs; heavy
dury shock absorbers
STANDARD ENGir-:~S: 250 Cu.ln. L-6 and 307 Cu.ln. V-S
L-6 ENGINE FEATURES -------------~----..:- Economy
carbureror; extra durablt! com-
pression and oll com:rol pisron
rings; hardened tip valve push rods:
ring gear (3-speed onlyr: sraner
wlth special road splash sealing;
take-aparr engine venrilarionvalve;
heavy duty radiaror (automaric
transmisslon only); ~avy_ duty 61
A. H. barrery; heavy .dtiry Iower
rear crankshafr main bearlng
(auromatlc only); high-capaclry l l -
1.nch diamerer dlaphragm lpring
clutch.
1
L-6 AUTOMATIC TRANS. FEATURES ------- Heavy dury
11-3/4-lnch heavy dury convener
wirh two drain plugs; add!tlonal
clurch plate; large gearser: extra
capaciry rransmlsslon on cooler in
radlator: radlaror fan shroud.

BRAKES ------------ Heavy duty prlmary llnlngs, front

and rear; heavy duty brake drum webs
front and rear; extra thlck llnings front
and rear; heat resistam front brake shoe
retractlng sprlngs

WHEELS ---------------------------------- 15 x 5JJ

TIR=-s ------- ----- -------------------- 8.15-15-4PR

 MODELS: All Blscayne and Bel Air
BODY EQUIPMENT
(Mandarory Option A75, Heavy Dury Front Seat)
FRONT l-EAT ------------------------ Heavy duty low
profile front sear; speclal polt.ce
car 1nstrument clusrer.
CHASSIS EQUIPf.t\!~T
BODY MOUNTS ------------------- Heavy dury units at
selecred locarions
FRONT l-Ul-PEN~ION ----------- Heavy duty metal lined
spherical joints wlth special seals; heavy
duty srrut rod bushing; heavy duty
srabllizer bar; lower conrrol arms with
heavy dury frame plvot bushings; heavy
dury sprlngs; heavy dury shock absorbers
REAR SU~PEN~ION ----------------------- Two upper
control arms with heavy duty bushings;
heavy duty rrack bar; heavy duty 8-7 /8
ring gear axle; heavy duty springs; heavy
duty shock absorbers.
BRAl<E~ ------------------------- Heavy duty primary
llnings front and rear; extra thlck linings
front and rear; heavy dury bralce drum
webs fronr and rear; heat resistant front
brake shoe retracting springs.
WHEEL~ ------------------------------------- 14 x 6
POWER TRAI~ EQUIPMENT
STANDARD ENGINES: 250 Cu:In. L-6 and 307 Cu. ln. V -8
· (Mandatory Option T60, · Heavy Duty Battery)
L-6 ENGINE FEATURES --------------- Extra durable
compression and oil conrrol piston rings;
hardened-tip valve push rods; Iarge 14-
inc:h diameter flywheel ring gear (3-speed
only); staner wlth special road splash
sealfng; talce-apart engine ventilation valve;
heavy duty radiator (automarlc only); 5-
blade fan; heavy dury 70 A.H. batrery;
heavy dury Iower rear crankshaft main
beartng (automatic only); truclc-type hy-
draulic valve llfters; high capaclry 11 -lnch
diameter diaphragm sprlng clutch.
L-6 AUTOMATIC TRANS. FEATURES ------ 11-3/4-lnch
heavy dury converter wlth rwo drain plugs;
additional clutch plate; large gear set;
extra capaciry transmission oil cooler ln
radlator; radiaror fan shroud.
V-8 ENGINE FEATURES ------------------ Heavy duty
clutch with manual transmisston; 5-blade
fan; heavy duty 70 A.H. battery; heavy
duty radtator (auromatic transmission);
V -8 AUTOMA TIC TRANS. FEA TURES ------- Heavy duty
oil pump, valve body and low and drive
regulator valve; extra capactty transmis-
slon ou cooler in radiator.
 COMFORTRON AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (RPO C?S)
FuUy lntegrated air cooling and heater system; automatlcally ~ontrolled
by pre-setting on lnstrument control panel. ·
}

FOUR SEASON CRPO C60)

Heater lntegrated; manually controlled by lcnobs on tnstrument control
panel, that operate bowden cables to actlvate various doors and switches
,·iJ,c> operat: system.
-t••.·
.9'
,:J:
BASIC COMPONENTS
Evaporator, blower, condenser, recelver-dehydrator, refrigerant (freon)
tanlc, atr lntake assembly and duct assembly for both systems. The
Comfortron also lncludes sensors, ampllfier, transducer and power
servo unit for automatic operatlon.

EQUIPME"-T (Used ln additlon to or ln place of base equipment)

CHASSIS
Front and Rear Springs ----------------------------- Heavy duty
Rear Axle Ratio - Refer to Power Tralns Section.

POWER.TRAINS
Fan Biade ---------------~-----------5 biade, L~; 7 biade, V-8
Fan Clutch --------------------- Thermomodulated fluld coupling• (a)
Cranlcshaft Pulley ---------------------------------------- Dual
Water Pump & Fan Pulley ----------------------,----------- Dual
Compressor & Cranlcshaft Belt ---------------------------- 0ne•
Generator ----------------------------------------- 63 Ampere
Radlator ------------------------------------------ Heavy duty
Radtator Shroud, Fan Opening ---------~--------- Steel; 19.34 dia.•

• Addltlonal equlpment; also braclcets, supports, braces, hoses, etc.

as requlred for lnstallatton.

Heavy duty cooling equlpment must be used on V-8 powered vehlcles.

It is recommended that thls equipment also be used on all other
vehlcles for securlng maxlmum atr conditlonlng performance.

(a) Fan Clutch - - - - - - - -- - -- Thermomodulated fluld coupllng.

V-8 Englnes only.
 DIMl:NSIONS
A-ND
WEl·.GHTS

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2

LUGGAGE CAPACITY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2

STATION W-AGON CARGO SPACE ••••••••••••• • •••• 2

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3

VEHICLE WEIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4
 11.6 11 4
30.4 29.8 304
3.6 3.7 3.7
9.0 92 90
3.9 40 44

H58 H potnt rise 0.7 08

H61 Effective headroom 38.9 38 2 38.3 .· 38 8 39 2
O H point to body O line 14.0 14.2 ;· 14 O
5 · Effective T potnt headroom 39.1 38.3 38 5 39 O 39 4
W3 Sboulder room 62.4 62.3
63.7 63.7
11.8 11.7
4.8
1..34 Effective leg room .-'/ 41.7 41.6 41.7
REAR COMPAR"fÍAENT
H8 Seat cushion beigbt 14.2 14.5 13.2 14.5
Hl2
H31
Entrance hei2ht
H point to beel DOint
--- 1
12.0
29.9 29.8
10.9
---
10.7
29.8
12.2
.....
~- ''"
H33 Seat cushion deflection 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.3
H51
H63
Upper bMV openim to srround
Effecuve headroom
--- 1
37.9 37.1 37.3
---
l 37.9 38.8
H71 H point t<i body O Une 14.2 13.5 13.3 14.5
l1/0 Effective ·T· polnt headroom 37.8 36.8 37.2 1 38.0 38.8
W4 Sb.oulder room 60.7 1 61.3 61.0 l 53.1 61.4
W6 Hlp room 62.3 1 62.9 63.0 55.5 63.1
L"I Rear companment room 25.7 25.7 28.7
LSO H potnt couple distance 36.2 36.1 33.3 34.6
L51 Effecttve leg room 38.9 1 39.5 38.5 34.9 37.5
STATION WAGON THIRD SEAT
CIUlder room 49 7
49 2
Effective headroom
Effecttve leg room 33.3
L87 Xnee room 12 8
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Opening width
1111:erior heurht
Interior wtdtb
Interior lemm
Hl95 Uftover height
Usable luggage capaclty (cu.ft.)
Total volume (cu.ft.)
STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE
H201
H202
H250 Tailgate to ground heisrbt 25.5
W200 Cargo width - front
""'ul -cargo wtdth - wheelhouse
n:.103 Rear opening wtdth at floor 52.4
W"Ot Kear opening wtam at belt 52-4
W205 Rear opening wtdth above bek 52.4
l. L200 Maxtmum c:an:o lenitth - front seat 122.8
...
L201 Maximum cargo length - second seat 88.6
1.202 Car20 lenll'tb at floor - front seat
L203 Cargo length at floor - second seat 61.7
L204 Carcro lenitth at belt - front seat 86.0
L205 Canro lellltth at belt - second seat 49.7
V2 Total cargo volume (cu.ft.) 94.l(A)
(A) Add 12.0 for compartment on 2-seat wagons; 7.2 on 3-seat wagons.
 LENGTHS
1
'CODE· DESCRIPTION
SEDANS
?-DR 1 4-DR
1 SPORT
1 SEDANS
r
~ COUPES
j
SPORT. CONVERT-1 STATION
IBLES WAGONS
k 1 1
U0l Wheelbase 119.0
L102 Tire size (standard) 8.25x14 18~55xl4
L103 Overan lena:rh. 214.7 r 213~9
L104 Overhana - front 36.4
L.105 Ovérha.nir - rear ' 59.3 1 - ·5s.5
---- Overall lengtfu- less bumpers
Ll27 .BodV O line WC/L of rear wheels 100.0
Ll28· Hood tena:rh~·cemerline· · •·· 60.9 ···-~---··•·'

WIDTHS
Wl0l Tread - front 62.5 1 63.5
Wl02 Tread - rear 62.4 1 63.4
Wl03 Maximum overall width of car 79.6
Wl06 Front fender overall width 79.4
Wl07 Rear fender overall Width 79.õ
Wl20 Overall car width. front doors open 163.8 1 143.3 1 163.8 1 143.3
Wl21 Overall car width. rear doors ooen --- T 143.8 1 --- 1 143.ll
1
HEIGHTS
Hl0l Overall height (design) 55.8 1 54.8 54.3 1 54.6 56.7
----
Hl02
Overall helltht (curb)
.Front bumper to ground 12.9 !2.6 13.4
Hl04 Rear bumper to ground 12.6 12.2 13.3
Hlll Rocker panei to ground - rear 7.8 7.5 1 7.4 9.0
Hll2 Rocker panei to ground - front 8.8 8.5 9.4
Hll4 Hood at rear to ground 39.0 38.7 39.6
Hll5 Step belght - front (design) !
Hll6 , Step heigbt - rear (design) 1 --"'!' 1 ·--
Hl25 . Headlamp to ground 1 26.8 1 27.0 26.6 1 26.5 1 27.3
Hl26 1 Tail lamp to ground 20.3 T 20.5 20.0 _ 25.6
Hl30 , Step height - front (curb)
Hl3l
, Hl36
step height - rear (curb)
Body O Une to ground - front
---
6.0 T
1
6.3 5.8
---1 5.7 6.6
Hl37 . Body O line to groupd - rear 6.0 1 6.3 5.8 1 5.7 6.6
CLEARANCES
Hl06 Angle of approach (degrees) 26 27
Hl07 Angle of depanure (degrees) 14 15
Hl47 Ramp breakover angle (degrees) 14 15
Hl48 Front suspenslon to ground 7.0 . 6.7 1 6_6 7.5
H149 OU pan to ground 6.2 5.8 6.7
Hl50 Flywheel housing to ground 7.1 6.8 7.5
Hl51 Frame to ground 7.4 7.0 7.9
Hl52 Exhaust system to ground 5.9 s.5 1 5.4 6.5
H153 Rear axle to ground
Hl54 Fuel tank to ground 7.6 7.1 8.3
Hl55 Tire well to ground Mounted over rear axle 8.1
Hl56 Mlnimum ground clearance (Hl52) 5.9 5.5 1 5.4 6.5
 Dl:>\.A l NI:
MODEL SYMBOL VEHICLE TYPE SHIPPING WEIGHT CURB WEIGHT
6-Cyl. i V8 Description Front Rear Total Front Rear Total
15311 1750 lé50 3400 1740 183.5 .3575
2-Door Sedan
15411 1860 1660 3520 1855 1850 3705
15369 1785 1680 3465 1770 1865 3635
l~Al.0 4-Door Sedan fif9n
1R95 1690 3585 l8R0 "J.77n
15335 1.725 2065 3790 1710 2255 3965
4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat
15435 1825 2075 3900 1820 2265 4085
BEL AIR .,
1cc11 1755. 1650 3405 1740 l""c "J,,;"7,;
2-Door Sedan
15611 1860 1665 3525 1855 1850 3705
15569 1790 1680 3470' 1775 1865 3640
4-Door Sedan
15669 1900 1690 3590 1895 1875 377n
15535 1730 2070 3800 1710 2260 307n
4-~1 Station Wagon, 2-Seat
15635 1825 2085 3910 1820 2270 4090
;.:~ ~
15545 1710 2135 3845 1~95 23,n An"'
· 4-DoJ'r Station Wagon, 3-Seat
15645 1810 2145 3955 1805 2330 4135
tMPALA
16369 1815 1705 3520 1800 1890 3690
4-Door Sedan
16469 1920 1710 3630 1915 1900 3815
2-Door Custom Coupe 1nnc
1"'447
..... -:•:••·-
1925 1720 3645 1020 "º"e
16387 1815 1705 3520 1800 1890 3690
2-Door Spon Coupe
16487 1920 1710 3630 1915 1895 3810
16339 :::· . --~- ;, 1860 1745 3605 1845 1930 3775
4-Door Spon Sedan
16439 1965 1750 3715 1960 1940 3900
16467 2-Door Convenible 1945 1735 3680 1940 1925 3865
16435 4-Door Sration Wal[On 2-Seat 1840 2100 3940 1835 2290 4125
16445 4-Door Sration Wa20n 3-Seat 1830 2165 3995 1825 2355 4llin
CAPRICE
16647 2-Door Custom Cou'De 1935 1725 3660 1930 1910 3840
16639 4-Door Custom Sedan 1990 1765 3755 1985 1950 3935
16635 4-unor Custom WaKon. 2-:Seat 1845 2105 3950 1840 2295 4135
16645 4-Door Custom WaKon, 3-Seat 1830 2175 4005 1825 2360 4185
SHlPPING WEIGHT: Weight of basic vehicle with regular equipment and grease and oil. Weight of
gasoline and water not included.

CURB WEIGHT: Weigbt of empty vehicle ready to drive. Shipping weight plus weights of gasoline
and water.
For toral shipping. and curb, weights of vehicles equipped with the following options, add to, or
deduct from, the base vehicle weight (lbs).

RPO OPTION WEIGHT RPO OPTION WEIGHT

A31 Power Windows + 22 MlO Overdrive Transmission +27
A42 Power Seat 6-Way + 21 Ml3 3~Sneec1 H.D. Transmission +22
A46 Power Seat 4-Way + 16 M20 4-Speed Transmission +22
A51 Strato Buclcet Seat + 12
M35 Powerglide Transmission
1 6-Cvl. o
C60 Air ConditioninK +105 1 V8 ♦4
J50 Power Brakes + 9 M40 3-S'Deed Auto. Transmission +50
J52 Front Disc B;rakes + 35 NI0 Dual Exbaust +47
L30 327 Cu. ln. V-8 + 41 N40 Hvdrllulic SteerinK +28
L35. 396 Cu. ln. V-8 +243 T60 Heavy DJty Battery +15
L36 427 Cu. ln. V-8 +260 U57 Ta'De Plaver +24
L73 327 Cu. ln. V-8 + 41 U63 Radio - Push-Button + 9
 BODY

EXTERIOR PAINT PROCESS...... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2

EXTERIOR-INTERIOR COLORS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3

BODY CONSTRUCTION ANO GLASS ARE A • • • • • • • • • • • • 8


1. RUSTPROOFING. Assembled ear bodies are ehem-
ieally sprayed to elean and eteh the metal sur-
faees for eorrosion resistanee and paint adhesion.
Unassembled sheet metal pans follow the sarne
proeess.
2. BODY AND SHEET METAL PRIMERS. Four corrosion
resistant primers, speeiaUy formulated, are hand
sprayed on the body ln areas where rusr might develop.
Lower areas considered eapeeially vulnerable are
coated with another rust inhibiting compound.
3. PRIMER COA T ia applied to all outaide and inside
aurfaces of front fendera and hoods. The pans are
mechanically dipped or fiow-coated to insure coating
in all aeams and aecluded areaa, and baked at 390
degrees F. for 30 minutes. A coar of aealer ia then
applied by hand spray to all surfacea requirlng another
coar of 1ae4uer.
4. FLASH PRIMER ANO PRIMER-SURFACER COATS.
An atr-dry flash primer coat ia hand aprayed on
aurfaces below the body belt Une. Tben a gray primer-
aurfacer coat is band sprayed on aU outside aurfacea
of the body and oven baked for · 45 mifflltea at 285
degrees F.
5. JNITIAL SANDJNG. Power wet aanding, followed by
band sanding, is done on an body aurfaces requtrtng
lacquering. This insures a smooth surfaee for the
lacquer finish. To remove the water, the body ia wiped
and run through an infra-red oven.
_,
6. LACQUERING. Three coats of acrylic laequer arl
spread on the exterior surfaces of the body and sheet
metal pana to bu!ld up a finish of the required thlck-
ness for each color.
7. INITIAL BAKING. To harden the palnt for final
sanding, the body and sheet metal pana are baked for
approximately 10 mifflltes ar 200 degrees F.
8. FINAL SANDING. To remove body surface defecta,
power and hand aanding Is done with fine grit aandpaper
and mineral spirita as a wetting agent. Sanded areas
are Wiped to lnsure a clean surface beforefinal baklng,
9. FINAL BAKING. To aaaure a durable, bard, high
luster finlsh the lacquer is baked for 30 mifflltes ar
275 degrees F. Reheating the Iacquer after final
sanding permita patnt film to soften, allowing surfaee
blemishes and sanding scratches to disappear during
the thermo-refiow process.
10. UNDERCOA TING. To block out road noise, an aabea-
tos fiber sound deadener with asphalt base ia aprayed
inaide the wheel houaings and on the bottom of the
underbody at deaignated areas.
11. PAJNT REPAIR ANO PROTECTION. Mara, nicks, or
scratcbes that occur during final assembly are cor-
reeted at the factory before shipment. When required,
llght "slush" polishing brings painted surfacea to a
high luster finlsh. Wax is applied to all borimntal
surfaces of ~ vehicle and polished out for pro-
tection during shipment. The wax containa no slllcones,
thus eliminating any pa1nt contamina.tion problem.
 BISCA YNE 153-15400 SERIES

MOD~'i:.s · INTERIOR COLORS AND R.PO NUMBERS

11 69 35 TRIM Black Blue Gold Saddle
X X Cloth 816 831
X X Vinvl 802
X Vinvl 802 817 837

..

AA Black X X X X
,CC White X X X X
DO Medium Blue X X
EE Dark Blue X X
FF Medium Teal X
GG lvorv Gold X X X
HH Medtum Green X
KK Turauotse X
LL Dark Teal X X
NN Maroon X X
PP Stlver Green X X
RR Red X
TT lvorv X X x
VV Dark Green X X X
YY Yellow X X X

DC Med. Blue/White X
DE Med. Blue/Dlt. Blue X
ED Dk. Blue /Med. Blue X
GT Ivory Goldjlvory X X
 BEL AIR 155-15600 SERIES

.MODEL,S . 1 INTERIOR COLORS ANO RPO NUMBER.S

11 69 35 45 TRIM Black Blue Gold .. Saddle Turouoise
-~

.,-.
X X õ~ Cloth 803 818 832 -- 843
X X
X X
,;::,
Vinvl.
Vtnyl
811
804
819
819
--
--
--
838
--
844
..~.

i RPO
·::·::.::::::-. :;·;-.::.:::;:...-•. ·

•@iicrs,toàrio~( : :. \ .)
·•·•·
:
1

AA Black X X X X X
CC White X X X X X
DD
EE
Medium Blue
Dark Blue
X
X
X
X
---- ---- ----
FF
GG
Medium Teal
lvorv Gold
X
X
---- --
X
--
X
----
HH
KK
Medium Green
Turouoise
X
X
----
---- ------ --
X

------
LL Dark Teal X X --
NN
PP
Maroon
Silver Green
X
X
--
----
X
X
----
RR Red X --X --X --
TT
vv
Ivorv
Dark Green
X
X
---- X X
----
yy Yellow
..,..... '
X -- X X --
· Two-Tone'•(Lower:n""""'r) •· .·
--X
---- ----
DC Med. Blue/White -- X
KC Turouoise /White ---- --X
DE
ED
Med. Blue/Dk. Blue
Dk. Blue/Med. Blue -- X
---- ---- ----
GT Ivory Gold/lvory X -- X -- --
 IMPALA 163-16400 SERIES
'
~- ...
MODELS •i1r
.· . .,. JNTEIUOltCOLORS AND RPO NUMBERS
~ TRIM Gray- Parch
69 47 87 39 67 35 45 Black Blue Gold Saddle Green Tul'Quoise Red Black ·Teal
X X X X Cloth. 805 820 833 ---- 853 842 -- -- """

--
------ ------ -- ---- --
X X X X X X X Vtnyl 806 -- --·
-- --
------
X X X Vfnvl 858 l!O't 1
X X Vinvl -- 839 845 ---- -- ---- j

X X X X X X Vfnvl 821 -- -- ---- -- -- ---- i

----
X X xi X Vinvl -- -- 830 1 --
i X .Vfnv}
11on .•,\ ~:: t· :"i::Yflnnoa CO' l'\R .
-- -- -- -- -- 866 -- 1.--
1
AA Black X X X X X X X X X
CC White X X X X X X X X X
---- --
----
------ ----
0D Medium siue X X X
EE Dark Blue X X X X X
FF · Medlum Teal X -- -- --
----X ---- X X
GG lvorv Gold X ---- X X
-- ---- X ----
------
HH Medium Green X -- X
KK
LL
Turouotse
Dark Teal
X
X
--X ---- --
X
X
-- ----X
X
X
--X
NN
PP
Maroon
Silver Green
X
X
---- ---- X
X
--
X
---- --
X
X
----
--X
-- --X --X
------ ----
RR Red X X X
TT
vv
lvorv
n ....r.r. .......
X
X
---- X X X
--
--
X·'
X ----
YY Yellow
···•·•,-r:à.:T•tttmêr/.Um,~~tGw:•,t:t:' :
X
··.•:/":=::::. ,: ·;-_
--
:-·-.: :}·::::. -·--·
X X -- -- X

DC
KC
Med. Blue /White
Turouoise /White ------
X
--X ------ ---- ------ --X ---- ---- ---- i
DE
ED
Med. Blue /Dlc. Blue
Dk Blue IMed. Blue --X X --X ---- ---- ---- --
--
--
-- ------
1

-- -- -- --
----
GT lvorv. Gold/'Jvorv
LF Dk Teal/Med. Teal -- -- -- -- --' -- -- X

Two-tone exterior colar comhinatlons not avallable with 1~67 modela.

Vinyl top option (C08): Black or White - avallahle for Sport Sedan and Sport Coupe modela.
Convertihle top: White-regular production; hlaclc or hlue (RPO COS) with any exterior color.
 CAPRICE 16600 SERIES

MODELS
Gray-
Black Blue Gold Saddle Green Turquolse
X X Cloth-Bench 807 822 834 852
X X Cloth-Strato-Bench 808 823 835 856
X Vinvl-Bucket 809 824 840 857
X 815
X X Vfnvl 806 821 839 845

AA .Black X X X X X X
CC White X X X X X X
DD Medlum Blue X X
EE Dark Blue X X X
FF Medium Teal X
GG Ivorv Gold X X X
HH Medlum Green X X
Turauolse X
KK
LL Dark Teal X X
--- X
Ã

NN
PP
Maroon
Sllver Green
X
X
-- X
X X
RR· Red X
TT Ivorv X X X X
VV Dark Green X X X X
YY Yellow X X X

DC Med. Blue/Whlte X
KC Turouolse /White X
DE Med. Blue IDk Blue X
ED Dk Blue /Med. Blue X
GT Ivory Gold/Ivory X X
Two-tone exterior color combinatlons not avallable for statlon wagon modela.
Vlnyl top optlon (RPO C08): Black or white avallable for Spon Coupe and Sport Sedan modela.
 IMPALA SUPER SPORT OPTION

MODfi.S INTERIOR COLOR <:: AND RPO NUMBER~

~'9 e
TRIM Parch
47 {, 67 Black Gold Red Black Teal
X X ViÍwl-Bucket 812 836 -- 859 862
X X Vinvl-Strato Bench 813 841 -- -- 861
X Vinvl-Bucket 812 836 868 859 862
-
RPO SXTERlOll COLO!\
AA Black X X X X X
CC White X X X X X
DD
EE
Medium Blue
Dark Blue
X
X
--
--
--
--
X
X
--
X
FF
GG
Medium Teal
lvorv Gold
X
X
--
X
--
----
X
X
X
--
----
----
HH Medium Green X X
KK
LL
Turauolse
Dark Teal
X
X ---- --
--
X
X X
NN Maroon X X X --
--X
---- --
PP Silver Green X X
RR
TT
Red
lvO'l"V
X
X X ----
X
X
--
--
vv Dark Green X X X --
yy Yellow
•. .·1'11-o-Toue {Lower /Unnétl
X X -- X --
GT
LF
lvo'l"V Gold/lvo'l"V
Dark TealJMed. Teal
X
--
X
-- --
---- --X
Two-tone exterior color combtnations not available on 16467 modela.
Vinyl top optton (RPO C08): Black or whtte - available for Sport Coupe models.
Converttble top: White (regular productton); black or blue (RPO COS) wtth any
exterior color.
 a,-••-.. •r_,. ___ -.- •---•••
bod; shell.
&,~J. U.IIU"-"'&.nofWl' UlolW ..,..,,... ,.

Doors, front and rear lids are of

~

1.50 foam rubber ----------- 167-16800

double-panel constructien and hinge assembled
to body. Separate frame and bolt-on front end
sheet metal, with protective inner fender skirts
DOORS AND l..OCKS
Door construction ------------
hinged at front
Door handles ----------------- Push-button with fork
type door locks. lnside push-button
locks and 2-position free-wheeling
inside door bandles on all doors
Door ventipanes ------------------- Crank operated
1.75 poly pad ------------ 163-164-16600
Rear seat cusilion
Jute and cotton 153-154-155-15600
1.75 poly pad -------------- 163-16400;
. ' 16635,39,45,47; 167-16800
3rd seat cushion
Double steel panels, 0.75 poly pad ---- 155-156-163-164-16645
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Type --------------- Concealed dual 2-speed elec:tric
Linkage ----- Parallel acting with articulated left arm

HOOD AND TRUNK LID

Type --------------------:TlL'-
;J.
Counterbalanced, with
.
spring loaded toggle action hinges on rear of hood HEADLIGHTS ---------------- Concealed behind
and boxed binges on trunk lid with torsion rod vacuum operated paneis
Hood release - - - - - - External, top of grille,
off center, with finger press release

VENTILA TION SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS

High levei for passenger comparane11t --- with clouble Location ------------------ Sedans and sport cou~
wall plenum chamber, providing washing and air angled on center of shelf in trunk compartmentj;
drying of rocker paneis for corrosion resistance. Station wagort, vertically in right hand side df
Air and water travel through rocker paneis and cargo compartment rear of wheelhouse behind
drain at ends of rocker inner paneis. Astro ven- removable cover. Convertible, right side oftrunk
tilation with instrument panei outlets standard companment rearward of wheelhouse. Tools
for Caprice Coupe and opcional for Caprice consist of bumper jaék with combination lever
Sedan and Estate Wagon and lmpala Series. handle and wheel nut wrench stored under tire.

BODY GLASS VISIBILITY AREA

:·MODELS .\:.:·,
LOCATION 11 1 69 47 87 1 39 67 35-45
Windshield 1448.1 1384.3 1448.1
Front I Ventinane 73.0 87.0 73.0
Door I Window 869.4 1 645.9 1065.6 922.8 O'JV.7
Rear Door Window 4.l#4'0}:,):~ 630.0 ·:.{Ms§( .'.:''.· ',;:.:•,'~.~?::•,,:: n,.,.2 'A:.•.+"<·''.<~; n"•.4
Rear Quaner Window 440.6 f%1%C} 698.1 476.4 kNfNN! 401.8 1187.4
Back Window 1202.0 717.2 1339.8 1239.3 767.3 925.9
Total Area (Sn. ln.) 4033.l l 3999.0 3865.2 4210.3 4004.5 3566.0 4921.7

All window gla~s curved safety solid plate except curved laminated safety windshield and flat
safety solid plate fixed convenible rear window.
FRAME ANO FRONT SUSPENSION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2

STEERING, ORIVELINE, WHEELS ANO TIRES. • • • • • • • • • 3

REAR AXLE ANO SUSPENSION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4

BRAKES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5

BU LBS ANO LAMPS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6

FUSES ANO CIRCUIT BREAKERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7

 trame, w1tn tront crossmemller, rear aXle upper Bearlng surtaces
control ann crossmember, rear shock absorber Upper --------------- Two beartngs; upper surface
crossmember, and rear crossmember. Center teflon coated phenollc; lower sur-
sections and rear axle kiclcup are box welded face teflon cotton composltlon
construction. Body Mounting: Conve.rtible - 8 bis- Lower -- - --- - -- :___: _____ one bearlng; steel
cuits + 6 cushions; Station Wagons - 8 biscuits +
4 cushions; all otbers - 8 biscuits + 2 cushions.

FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS

Description - - - - - - - - lndependent, SLA type with Type ---------------' Direct, double-acting. hydraulic
coil springs and concentric shoclc absorbers Piston diameter ~
· .
1.00
and spherically jointed steering knuclcles for
each wheel. Scrut supponed lower control ann.
Wheel trave! (design) STABILIZER BAR
Total ------------------------------------- 8.55 Type ------------------------------------- Link•
Jounce ------------------------------------ 4.25 Material ----------------------- .------- HR steel
Rebound ---------------------------------- 4.30 Diameter ---------------------------------- .8125
Wheel to spring. travei ratio -----i--------
.,,..!-, . 7 -.,---- 1.79
CONTROL ARMS •if.-
Description ------------------=--------- Reinforced FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Curb)
steel stamping with pre-loaded, steel Camber (degrees) -------------------- Nl/4 to P3/4
encased rubber bushings at pivot. Caster (degrees) ------------------ Pl/4 to Pl•l/4
STEERING KNUCKLES Toe-in (total) --------------- ---------- 1/8 to 1/4
Description ------------- Forged steel, with integral SAI (degrees) ------------------------------- 7 to 8
bralce cylinder mounting, and
detachable steering lcnuclcle ann
Spindle diameters
lnner bearing --------------------- 1.2493-1.2498 GENERAL SUSPENSION PROVISIONS 1
Outer bearing ----------------------- .7492-.7497 Car leveling ------------- Front stabilizer bajx-
Spindle thread size -------- 3/4-20 NEF-3 (modified) Ant-dive control --- Angle of front upper control arm
Wheel bearing Anti-squat control -------- Rear suspension geometry
Type -------------~-----------.---- Taper roller
Nwnber ------------------------ Two per spindle
e FRO!',.'T SPRINGS
(3-Speed, 4-Speed or Powergllde)
Heights Defiectlon rate
Part Cut-off Wtre lnslde
Ref. Type Material Working (lhs per lnch)
Number Length Dia. Dia. Free
(ln.@ lbs) @ Sprlng @ Wbeel.
3890610 A 126.6 .614 3.80 16.8 11.76@1450 290 lOó
3864714 B 126.6 .614 3.80 16.9 11.76®1495 290 106
3864715 e 126.6 .614 3.80 17.2 11.76@1580 290 106
3864716 D 141.1 .636 3.80 17.4 ll.76@1630 290 lOó
3864718 E 141.1 .636 3.80 17.6 11.76@1690 290 106
38M719 F Coll, 141.1 .636 3.80 . 17.7 11.76d 1725 290 106
3862967 G rlght Steel 141.l .636 3.80 17.9 11.76d 1770 290 106
3862976 H hand Alloy 113.4 .641 3.80 15.5 11.76 1440 390 136
3802.977 1 hel!X 113.4 .641 3.80 15.7 11.76 1.520 390 13.o
3869404 J 128.1 .668 3.80 16.4 11.76 1800 390 136
3864721 K 128.1 .668 3.80 16.2 11.76 1740 390 136
3862969- L Hl.1 .636 3.80 18.0 11.76! 1810 290 106
3862970 M 141.1 .636 3.80 18.1 11.761 1850 290 100
3869400 N 141.1 .636 3.80 18.3 11.761 1910 290 106
Erigine 307 Cu.ln. V-8
Model
11
Ref. H

Model
Ref.
• Not available on Bel A1r &. Biscayne 6-cylinder Engtne
2 and 4 door sedans Model
Ref.
p
MANUAL STEERING (Standard)
Description -------------------- Semi-reversible,
recirculating ball nut gear; and
a collapsible steering column for
safety. Tilt steering wheel optional.
Ratios ------------------ Gear, 24:l; overall, 30.7:l
Turning diameters (ft)
Outside front, wall to wall ------------------- 43.0
Outside front, curb to curb ------------------ 41.0
Inside rear, wall to wall --------------------- 24.0
Inside rear, curb to curb -------------------- 24.0
Number of wheel turns, lock to lock ------------- 5.8
Outside wheel angle with inside wheel @ 20º ------ 18.1 º
Linkage -------------------------- Parallelogram,
rear of wheels, 2 tie rods
WHEELS, REGULAR PRODUCTION
Type -------------------------- Shon spolce spider
Attachment to hub ----- 5 hex nuts; 7 /16-20 UNF 2-B,
arr.anged on a 4.75 diameter bolt circle
Size
Except Wagons - -------------------------- 14 x 5
Wagons ---------'------------------------ 14 x 6
Offset
14 X 5 -------.. ---------------------------- .56
14 X 6 ------------------------------------ .06
WHEELS, DISC BRAKES
Type Shon spoke $pider with ventilation pons
Attachment to hub - Sarne as wheels, regular production
Size ------------------------------------ 15 x 6
Offset ------------------------------------- .06

WHEELS, RALLY-TYPE, RPO ZJ7 ------ Sarne as disc

POWER STEERING, RPO N40
brake wheels
(Sarne as standard Manual Steering except as shown)
Type --•--------------•-------- Integral gear, with
vane type pump driven by crankshaft
eTIRES
pulley providing hydrauli.c pressure
Ratios ---------------- Gear, 17 .5:1; overall, 21.2:l Construction ---------------------------- 2 Ply
Number of wheel turns, lock to lock ------------- 4.0 Rating ----------------------- 4 Ply rated (4 pr)
Size 1
8.25 - 1-' (All models except Wagons)
Static loaded radius ---------------------, 12.7
Loaded rev/mi@ 50 MPH --------------- 755
Capacity@ 24 PSI ---------------------- 1380
DRIVELINE 8.55 - 1-' (Wagons)
Type ------------------ ------ · Tubular, exposed Static loaded radius -------------------- 12.9
Number used ------------------------------- One Loaded rev /mi@ 50 MPH -------------- 743
Diameter (ODJ ------------------------------- 3.25 Capacity@ 24 PSI ---------------------- 1510
Length (C/L of U-joints) 8.15 - 15 (All models except Wagons and 4-dr Spon
3 & 4-speed ----------------------------- 62.16 Sedans)
Powerglide Static loaded radius -------------------- 12.8
All except Caprice --------------------- 62.16 Loaded rev/mi@50 MPH --------------- 767
Caprice ----------------------------- 61.76 Capacity @ 24 PSI ---------------------- 1370
Turbo Hydra-Matic with 307 V-8 ---------- 60.21 8.45 - 15 (4-Dr Spon SedansJ
Turbo Hydra-Matic With optional engines Static loaded radius ------------------- 12.9
All excêpt Caprice --------------------- 61.17 Loaded rev/mi @ 50 MPH ------------ 735
Caprice ------------------------------ 60.06 Capacity @ 24 PSI 1480
Wall thickness --·---------------------- .065 *8.45 - 15 (Wagons)
Prop Shaft Damper - - - - 0n Caprice models Static loaded radius ------------------ 13.2
equipped with automatic transmission Loaded rev /mi @ 50 MPH ----- · ------ 728
Universal joints Capacity @ 24 PSI -------------------- 1480
Type ------------------------------------ Cross G70 - 15 (Ali modela except Wagons and 4-dr Spon
Number used ------------.,----------- Two Sedans)
Bearings - - - · - - - - - Prepack, anti-friction Static loaded radius ·---- 12.6
Drive and torque - - - - - - - - - - - - Tbrough Loaded rev/mi@ 50 MPH ------------- 766
rear suspension control arms- Capacity @ 24 PSI ------------------- 1380

• Standard Tire Pressure (PSI. Cold)

Except Station Wagons ------------- F_:24. R-28
Station Wagons Wl.thout disc brates -- F-22. R-32
Station Wagons with disc brakes F-22. R-34

• - 4-ply construction. 8 ply rated (8PR)

 housing consists of two we1aea tu.Des pressea
into crossbore of cast lron dlfferential carrier.
Carrier com:ains an overhung pinion and bypold
gear supported by two taper roller bearlngs
Plnion offset -----------------------.•--- (Vert) 1.50
Hypoid gear PD
2.56, 2.73, 3.08, 3.36, 3.55, 3.70 ------------- 8.125.
2.29 -------------------------------------- 8.625
2.56,2.73,3.07,3.31,3.55,3.73,4.10,4.56,4.88 ---- 8.875
Pinion bearing adjuatment -----... -----··--------- Shim
Lubricant
Type --------------- MUitary Spec. MIL-L-2105-B
Viscoslty - ------------------------------- SAE80
Capaclty (ptal
8.125 ------------------ · ---------------- 3.5
8.625 ------------------------------------ 4.0
8.875 }f . 4.0
AXLESHAFT -~
Type ---------------------~:___ Forged and hardened
steel wlth integral drive flange
Wheel bearings ------------------------- Slngle row
cyllndrical roller, one per wbeel
011 aeal ---------------------------- Steel encased,
spring loaded aynthettc rubber
RING AND PINION GEAR TOOTH COMBINA TIONS
8.125 Ring gear diameter
2.56 ------------------------------------- 41,16
2.73 ------------------------------------ 41,15
3.08 ------------------------------------- 37,12
3.36 ------------------------------------- 37,11
3.55 ------------------------------------- 39,11
3.70 ------------------------------------- 37,10
2,29 -------------------------------------- 39,17
8.875 Ring gear dlameter
2.56 ----------------------·-------------- 41,16
2.73 ------------------------------------- 41,15
3.07 . ------------------------ ------------ 4·3,14
3.31 ---- - ------ .------------- .---- 43,13
3.55 --------------- ·-::· ----------------- 39,11
3.73 -------------------
4.10 ·---------------- 41,11
_______________ _:____________________ 41,10
4.56 ---------------J-------------------- 41,9
4.88 -------------- -~ ------------------- 39,8
POSITRACTlON DIFFERENTIAL (aee Power Trainsl
Type -------------- Two ptnion with aingle disc clutch
REAR SUSPENSION, REGULAR PRODUCTION
Deacrlption ---------,-------------- Unk type; except
wagons, 2 lower control arma, 1 upper control
arm, and tie rod from axle to frame; wagons,
2 upper and 2 lower control arma and tie rod;
Drive and torque taken through com:rol arms
Wheel travei (design)
Total ------------------------•------------ 9.03
Jounce ----------------------------------- 3.71
Rebound ---------------------------------- 5.321
Wheel to apring, travel ratlo ------------------ 1.52
1
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Type --•------------- Direct double acting. hydraulic
Plston diameter ------------------------------ 1.00

e REAR SPRINGS
(3-Speed, 4-Speed or Powergllde)
Heighta Deflection rate
Part Cut-off Wire Inside
Ref. Type Material Working (lbs per lnch)
Number Length Dia. Dia. Free
(In. tâJ lbs) ®SpriM @ Wheel
3882961 A 126.2 .597 4.00 17.8 12.37@1240 230 98
3882962 B
Coll
133.7 .608 ,.oo 18.0 12.3761300 230 98
3882963 c Right Steel
133.7 .608 4.00 18.2 12.3711il1340 230 98
3882964 D 126.9 .621 4.00 17.1 12.37@1250 265 112
Hand Alloy
3869410 E 129.5 .715 4.00 16.4 12.3716J1830 i50 190
Hellx
3895807 F 126.2 .597 4.00 17.3 12.31®1140 .230 98
3882960 G 126.2 .597 4.00 17.5 12.37 (@ 1190 230 98
Englne 250 Cu.ln. L-6 307 Cu.ln. V-8
15300 1 15500 1 16300 15400 1 15600 1 16400 1 16600
Model
11169135111169135 45169139 87 111691351 UI 69135l 45l69l39l87l 47l67l35l45l 39 l47l 35 l45
Ref. DIDIEIDIDIEIEIBICIA AIBIEIAIB•EIEIBICIAIAIAIEIEICIAIEIE
E lne
15400 15
Model
11 69 35 11 69
Ref. A B E A B
Englne
5400 15
Model
Ref.
Engine
Model
11693511 69 35 45 69 39 87 47 67 35 45 39 47 35 45
Ref. G G E G E E A A G .G A E E AGE E
SERVICE BRAKES, REGULAR PRODUCTION
Type ----------------- Duo-servo 4-wheel hydraullc;
dual circuit hydraullc system with warning
lamp, and reverse self-adjusting feature
Une pressure at 100 Ih pedal load -------------- 739
Braking rarios
Pedal - --- ------------------------------- 5.80
Hydraulic --------------------------------- 4.82
Overall ---------------------------------- 27.9
Wbeel cylinder area distribution (percent)-- 58.5F;41.5R
Brake drum
Diameter --------------------------------- 11.0
Constructlon -------- Composite, web cast into rim
Material .4
Web -----------:w,:------------------- HR steel
Rim ----------·?i--------------- Cast tron alloy
Swept drum area -------------------------- 328.3
Brake lining
Material Asbestos composltlon; wet extruded
front, compression molded rear.
Grooved primaries front & rear.
Length
Prlmary, front and rear ------------------- 9.25
Secondary. front and rear ---------------- 11.63
Width
Front linlngs ----------------------------- 2.75
Rear linings ---------------------------- 2.00
Thickness, minimum@ C/L ----------------- .168
Method of attachment -------------------- Bonded
Total effective area ----------------------- 184.3
Gross Uning area ------------------------- 198.4
Master cylinder
Piston diameter ------------------------- 1.00
Piston travel (with available pedal travel) ----- 1.22
Wheel cylinders
Piston Dlameter
Front ------------------------------- 1.1875
Rear -------------------------------- 1.00
Footpedaltravel -------------------------- 7.08
PARKING BRAKE
Type Mechanical: Pull rods and
cables operate rear service brakes;
parking brake .,ON" warning lamp
provided.
Total effective area -------------------------- 76.5
Control ---------------------- Pendulum foot pedal;
released by T handle located below tn-
strument panel to left of ateering column.
POWER BRAKES, RPO JSO
(Sarne as regular production service brakes excepr as
follows)
Type ------------.-=.--------- Vacuum power unit added
to àssist master cylinder; integral system
Pedal effort ------'---------- Approxtmately 30 percent
less than regular production service
;; brakes ar sarne deceleration rate.
Braking ratlos
Witb regular production service brakes
Pedal--------------------------···- ------ 3.38
Hydraulic ------------------------------- 4.82
Overall -------------------------------- 16.3
With front wheel disc brake system
See front wheel disc brakes
Master cyllnder
Piston travel(with avallable pedal travel) 1.46
Foot pedal travel ----------------------------- 4.75
FRONT WHEEL DISC BRAKES. RPO J52
(Regular production service brakes at rear wbeels;
Power asslst requlred)
Type -------------------- Hub moumed fro4t discs,
witb self-adjusting callper units mountet:I on the
steering knuckle. A metering valve is provided
for balance between front and rear brakes.
Braking ratlos
Pedal ------------------------------------ 3,38
Hydraulic -------------------------------- 28.5
Overall -----------------· ---------------- 96.4
Total effective lining area. disc & drum --------- 114,6
Gross linlr.g area, disc & drum ---------------- 126,0
Disc
Diameter ,--------------------------------- 11.75
Material ------------------------------ Cast iron
Swept area per disc ------------------------ 115.0
Swept disc and drum area ------------------ 368,4
Disc lining
Material ------- Wet compression molded asbestos
Size ----------------------------- 5.96x2.21 x ,41
Method of attachment ---------------------- Riveted
Total effective area per llning ----------------- 9,5
Grosa llning area per lining ----------------- 10.6
Master cyllnder
Piston diameter --------------------------- 1,125
Piston travel(with available pedal travel) ------ 1,46
Wbeel cyllnders
Front calipers
Number per wbeel -------------------------- 4
Diameter ------------------------------ 2,063
Rear drums
Diameter -------------------------------- 1,00
Foot pedal travel ---------------------------- 4.75
Ash tray
Automauc tr.ansmisaton
poaltton pattern
Floor console 2.,-1895 2
Bact-up 2-1156 32
Bralce warntng
Cloet . 1-194
1-1895
2
2
Counesy .-1,-
lnatrume~nel 2-631 6
Rear quatter (9-paaaenger) 1-90 6
Seat aeparator compartmem 1-1445 .7
Rear aeat aeparator · 1-212 6
Dl.rectional signal indicator 2-194 2
Dome
Roof center 1-211 15
Rearquaner 1-90 6
Front fender 2-67 4
Generator tndtcator 1-194 2
Glove companmént 1-1895 2
Headlamp ht-beam lndicator 1-194 2
twrh beam 37 .5W
Outer 2-4002
Headlamp Low beam 55.0W
Inner 2-4001 High beanl 37 .5W
Heatei' controla 2-1895 2
Jgnttion swttch 1-1895 2
lnatrumenc cluster 13-194 2
Ucense plate. rear 1-67 4
Lllggage compartment 1-1003 l:>
OU preasure tndtcator 1-194 2
Parttng
Park 4
2-1157
Turn 32
Stde Marter - Front 2-194-A 2
Stde Marter - Rear 2-194 2
Radio 1-1893 2
Spot lamp
lnatde operated 1-4405 30W
Ponable 1-4416 30W
Tachometer 1-1895 2
Tall
Tall only (16600) 2-67 4
15000. 2-1157 Tail.4; stop 8t turn,32
Tau,. stop and tum
16000. 4-1157 TaU.4; stop&. turn.3.2
TemP!:!rature indicator 1-194 2
Underhood 1-93 15
 ·,
,·;.·_: _,::,:.-.:
··-:·-..
)t/~'. ;;e TYPE OF LOCATION .-:• ..

\/:: ·-PROTECTlON AND CIR.CUIT•

:::. ..
'• _:":: •·

AGC 25 fuse ' ln Une

Air conditioning Fuse panel (g>
AGC 25 fuse
Ash tray lainp AGC 4 fuse Fuse panel (e)
Auto, trans. position panern lamp AGC 5 fuse Fuse panel (e)
Baclc-up lamps AGC 20 fuse Fuse panel (d)
Brake warning lamp AGC l0fuse Fuse panel ~d)
CJjllrette llghter AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
croct AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
Counesy lamps AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
Defroster rear window AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (e)
Direction sismai indicator lamps AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (e)
Dome lamps AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
Fuel gage AGC l0fuse Fuse panel (d)
Folding top motor . 40ampCB Hinge pillar
Generator indicator lamp AGC 10 fuse Fuse panel (d)
Glove companment lamp AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
Headlamps 15 amp CB Ught switch
Headlamps hi-beam indicator lamp 15 amp CB Ught swltch
Heater AGC 10 fuse Fuse panel (g)
Heater controls lamps AGC 5 fuse Fuse p:tnel (e)
Jgnitton switch lamp AGC 4 fuse Fuse panel (e)
Instrumt!nt cJ.uster lamps. AGC 5 fuse Fuse panel (e)
Ucense plate lamp. rear AGC 20fuse Fuse panei (d)
Luggage compartment lamp AGC Z0fuse 1-use panel (a)
uu pressure lnaicator lamp Av., l0Nse !'use pane1 ,..,
vverdrtve solenoid AGC 20fuse ln Une
Park and turn lamp 20ampCB Ught switch
Power antenna AGC l0fuse Fuse panel (d)
Power seats 40 amp CB Hinge pillar
Power windows 40ampCB Hinge plllar
Radio and radio lamp AGC l0fuse Fuse panel (e)
Seat Sep. Compr. lamp AGC 5 fuse Fuse Panel (e)
Side Marter lamp - Front AGC 20fuse Ught switch
Side Marlcer -lamp - Rear AGC 20fuse Ught switch
Speed cruise control AGC l0fuse Fuse panel (e)
Speed warntng dence AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
lnside operated AGC 20 fuse ln Une
Spot lamp
Ponable AGC 20fuse Fuse panei (b)
Tachometer AGC l0fuse Fuse panei (d)
Tachometer lamp AGC 4 fuse Fuse panei (e)
1 ali. stop and tum lamps AGC 20fuse Fuse panei (a)
Tallgate motOr 40ampCB Hinge ·plllar
remperarure gage >..GC 10 fuse Fuse panel (d)
Temperature indicator lamps AGC l0fuse Fuse panel (d)
Traffic bazard lndicator AGC 20fuse Fuse panel (b)
underhood lamj> SAE 4fuse ln Une
SAE 20fuse Fuse panel (f)
Windshield wiper. two-epeed
14 amp CB SWitch

• Letter suffb: 1ncl.lcates sam~ circuit

POWER TRAIN COMBINATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2

POWER TRAIN MULTIPLICATION FACTORS •••••••• 3

ENGINE DATA ANO RATINGS •••••••••••••••••• 4

ENGINE SPEED ANO PISTON TRAVE L • • • • • • • • • • • • 5

VEHICLE PERFORMANCE F ACTORS • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6

ENGINE OUTPUT CURVES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • 7

PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS •••••••••••••••••••• 9

FUEL SYSTEM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15

EXHAUST ANO VENTILATION SYSTEM ••••••••••• 16

LUBRICATION SYSTEM •••••••••••••••••••••• 17

COOLING SYSTEM ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM •••••••••••••••••••••• 19

CLUTCHES •••••••••••••••••••· ••••••••••• 21

THREE ANO FOUR SPEEO TRANSMISSIONS •••• ~ ••• 22

OVERDRIVE UNIT •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 23

POWERGLIDE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 24

TURBO HYDRA-MATIC •••••••••••••••••••••• 26

 MODEL AXLE RATIOS*
ENGINE TRANSMISSION APPLICATION .?.;6:1 .!.7'l:l ,.m:l 3.08:! }.31 :1 i :\.3o:l ~.55:l ;r,,1
0.• :.7.1:l
250 Cubic lnch L-Q :l-Spd (2.65:l low) & Biscavne & Bel Air Sedans Econ. 5td. Pe rf. 1Spcl. Spcl.
Turbo-Thrift 250 Powerglide With Air Conditionina :,td. r-e,rr. Spc1.
155HP Standard (A) Station Waaons Econ. Std~ Perf.
With Air Conditionina t.con. :,td. t'ert.
All Other ~1odels Ecor.~ :,te. t'erf. Spcl,

Overdrive
With Air Conditionina
All ~l0d"k
With Air Conditioning
. Std. Perf. Spcl.
Std,
Std,
A -l',;ot available with Impala Convertible. lmpala c:ration Wagoni:, Impala Custom Coupe and Caprice mooels

30í Cubic lnch V-8 3-Spd (2.85:l low) & .,. 11 "-"'~•~ Snrl Econ. Std. Pe:-f. Socl...
Turbo-Fire 307 4-Sod (2-85:l low) With Air Conditioning Stii. Perf, Spcl,
econ, Sta. r-erx. :,pc.J..
200 HP Standard Powerglide
~ Station Waaons
Sta. t'erf, :,pci~ ·
~9i··-
~
With Air Conditionina
All exceot Station Wa1Zons Econ •. .Std. Perf, Spcl. Spcl.
With Air Conditionina Std. Perf. Spcl•
Overdrive .>11 Modele Std.
With Air Conditioning Std.
Turbo Hydra-Matic All Caprice Models.
Impala Cpes,. Convts .. Econ. ~td. Perf, Spcl,
& Station Wao-ons
With Air Conditioning Econ. Std, Perf,

327 Cubic Inch V -8 3-Spd (2,54:l low) & All except Station Wagons Econ. Std. Perf, Spcl. Spcl.
Turbo-Fire 327 Powerglide With Air Conditionina Std. Pert. Spcl,
250 HP RPO L73 Station Waaons Econ. Std. Perf, SpcL,
With Air Conditioninll Std. Perf. _Spcl.
4-Spd(2,54:1 low) All Models Std, Perf. Spcl, Spcl,
With Air Conditionina _Std. Perf. Spcl.
Turbo Hydra-Matic All Models Econ. Std. Perf. Soei.
With Air Conditionina Econ. Std. Perf,

1327 Cubic Inch V -8 3-Spd (2,54:1 lOW) All Models Econ. Std. Perf. Socl.
Turbo-Flre 327 Wlth Air Conditiontna Std, Perf, SpcJ..
. 275 HP RPO L30 4-Spd (2.54:l low) All Models Econ. Std, Perf. Spcl.
With Air Conditioninll Std, 1-'ert. :,pcl,
Powerglide All exceot Station Wallons Econ. Std, Perf, Spcl. SpcJ..
With Air Conditionincr Std. Perf. Spcl.
Station Wagons Econ. Std. Perf. Spcl,
Wlth Alr Conditioninst ::ii:o, 1-'ert. Spcl,
Turbo Hydra-Matic All Models t Econ. Std. Perl, SpcL,
With Air Conditioning Econ. Std. Perf.

396 Cubic inch V -8 H.D,3-Spd (2.41 :l low) & All Models Econ. Std. Perf, Spcl,
Turbo-Jet 396 4-Sod <2-52:1 low) With Alr Conditloninll Std. Perl,
325 HP RPO 1..35 Powerglide All Models Econ. Std, Perf. SpcL, Spcl,
With Air Condttloning Std. Perl.
Turbo Hydra-Matic All Models Std.(a Perl, Spcl, Spcl,
With Air Conditioning Std, Perf. SpcL,

427 Cublc Inch V -8 H.D,3-Spd (2,41 :l low) S. All Models Econ, Std. Perl. Spcl,
Turbo-Jet 427 4-Snd (2..52:1 low) With Alr Conditl0nlnll Std. Perf.
385 HP RPO 1..36 4-Spd (2,20:1 low) All Models Std. 1-'en. Spcl,#
With Alr Conditionina: Std,
Turbo Hydra-Matlc All Models Econ. Std. Perf, Spcl.
With Air Condltionlng Econ. Std, .. Perf.

• Posltraction axles avaUable apcionally Std. - Standard

for all ratios shown. Econ, - Economy (optional)
Perf. - Performance {optional)
# Also avaUable ln posltractlon ratlos of 4.10:l, 4.56:1 and 4.811:l
Spcl. - Special (optional)
(a) 2.29:1 economy axle ratio also avallable
 MULTIPLICATION fACTOK5

WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

TOTAL GEAR REDUCTION* AXLE
ENGINE CARBURETION TRANSMISSION
1st 2nd 3:r"d 4th Rev RATIO
3-Speed 8.78 '5.17 3.08 .....,•···: 9.09 3.08
250 Cu.ln. L-6
Single Barre! OUt 10.54 u2 3.70 ·•., 10,91 3.70
155 HP Standard Overclrive
In 7.40 4.37 2;59 10.91 3.70
3-Speed 9.58 5.64 3.36 ~-·-: 9.91 3.36
307 Cu.ln. V-8 Out 10.54 6.22 . 3.70 ...... .•, ._. . 10.91 3.70
2-Barrel Overdrive
200 HP Standard ln 7.40 4.37 2.59 ··... 10.91 3.70
4_,.,....ed 9.58 6.7Y 4.:>4 3.UlS y,:,lS 3,0!!
...
327 Cu.ln. V-8 3-St>eed J 7.82 4.62 3.08 -:':::.:-.. ·/·-;:_··•:· 8.10 3.08
. 4-Barrel
250 HP RPO L73 ~! 4-Speed 7.82 5.54 4.43 3.08 7.82 3.08
327 cu.ln. V-8 j.."T'- • 3-Speed 8.53 5.04 3.36 . ~:.) if::;-/: ::"\:•j 8,84 3.36
,♦i''·
275 HP RPO L30 ., 4-Barrel 4-Speed. 8.41 5.96 4.77 3.31 8.41 3.31
396 Cu.ln. V-8
4-Barrel
H.D. 3-Speed 7.98 5.26 3.31 .\:::... :,-:'._::::./·: -\/:1 7.98 3.31
325 HP RPO L35 4-S......,d 8.34 6.22 4.83 3.31 8.57 3.31
H.D. 3-Sneed 7.98 5.26 3.31 <:.:1:ifr·-:::-\: 7.98 3.31
427 Cu.ln. V-8
4-Barrel 4-S"""d (2.52:1) 8.34 6.22 4.83 3.31 8.57 3.31
385 HP RPO L36
4-Speed (2.20:1) 7.28 5.42 4.20 3.31 7.48 3.31

WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

SELECTOR TOTAL TORQUE
ENGINE TRANSMISSION AXLE RATIO
POSITION MULTIPLICA TION*
250 Cu.ln. L-6 Drive 11.77:1 - 3.08:1
Powerglide 3.08:l
155 HP Standard Low & Reverse 11.77:1 - 5.61:1
urive 11.77:1 - 3.08:l
Powerglide 3.08:1
Low & Reverse 11.77:1 - 5.61:1
307 Cu.ln. V-8 Drive 1.5.56:1 - 2.73:1
200 HP Standard Turbo Low 15.56:1 - 6.77:1 2.73:l
Hydra-Matic Second 15.56:1 - 4.04:1
Reverse 13.05:1 ·- 5.68:1
Drive 11.40:1 - 3.08:1 3.08:1
327 Cu.ln. V-8 Powerglide
Low .& Reverse U.40:1 - 5.42:1
250 HP llPO L73
Drive 15.56:1 - 2.73:1
and Turbo Low 15.56:1 - 6.77:1
327 Cu.ln. V-8 2.73:1
Hyclra-Matlc Second 15.56:1 - 4.04:1
275 HP llPO L30
Reverse 13~05:l - 5.68:1 ·
Drive ll.36:1 .. 3.07:1
Patrerglide 3.07:1
Low & Reverse ll.36:1 - 5.40:1
396 Cu.ln. V-8 unve 15.56:1 - 2.73:1
325 HP llPO L35 Turbo Low 15.56:1 - 6.77:1
2.73:1
Hyclra-Matlc Second 15.56:1 - 4.04:1
Reverse 13.05:1 - 5.68:1
Drive 15.56:1 - 2.73:1
427 Cu.ln. V-8 Turbo Low 15.56:1 - 6.77:1 2.73:1
385 HP llPO L36 Hyclra-Matlc Second 15.56:1 - 4.04:1
Reverse 13.05:1 .,. _5.68:1
• #-Xle ratio J: tranamisslon ratlo.
 GENERAL DATA
Elllline Type L-6 OHV 1 · V-8 OHV
Piaton Displacement (Cu.ln.) 250 307 1 327 .. 1 396 1 427
Availabilitv Standard . l l..30 1 · L;3 r l..35 t l..36
Number of Cyllndera Six Eillbt
Bore and Stroke (nominal) 3.875x3.53 3.875x3.25 1 •.oox:;,.2s 1.-.094x3.76 14.25lx3.76
Compresaion Ratlo 8.5:1 9.00:1 1 10.00:1 1 8.75:1 1 10.25:1
Taxable (SAE) Horaepower 1 l r 57,8
Firinll Order
36.0
l-4-3-6-2-4 "ª·º 51.2
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
53.6

3-""'""d and/or •-~ed (in Neutral) 700

Idllng Speed Overdrive lln Neutral\ t
700 1
Powergllde (in Driveh 500 600 l NA
Turbo Hvdra-Matic ffl'i Drive\ · NA 1 600* 1 600
Compreaslon Presa, CPsn t@ Cranl::ifilr Speed. El'IIZine Hot 140 1 150 1 160
;Power Plant Front Two; comblnation comDresslon and ahear rvoe
Mountings Rear One; fl1ll shear tvoe
1Fan to rear of enir1ne block 34.65 1 30 24 1 31 89
Measuremeats Ton of alr cleaner to bottom of oil nan 27 19 29 23 1 29 67
Wldth - including generator 25.25 29.27 1 30.00
• Available only wlth Caprlce Modela, Impala Coupes, Convenlbles and Station Wagons when combined wlth 307 Cu.ln. engine.

ADVERTISED ENGINE RATING

L-6, 155 HP V-8. 200 HP V-8 250 HP V-8, 275 HP V-8• 325 HP V-8, 385 HP
Engine Deslgnatlon Turbo-lbrift Turbo-Fire Turbo-Fire Turbo-Fire Turbo-Jet Turbo-Jet
250 Cu.ln. 307 Cu.ln. 327 Cu.ln. 327 Cu.ln. 396 Cu.ln. 427 Cu.ln.
Avallablllty Standard Standard RPO L73 RPO l..30 RPO l..35 RPO T<l6
Carburetor Sinde Barrei Two Barrel Four Barrei Four Barrei Four Barrei Four Barrei
Grosa Brake HP @ RPM 155 (@ 4200 200® 4600 250 ® .-soo 275 {ãJ 4800 325 {ãJ .-soo 385 t@ 5200
IGross Torque (éi RPM (lb-ft) 235@ 1600 300 <@2400 335@ 3200 355 (ã) 3200 410 lãJ 3200 460 (ã) 3400
 3-Speed with Overdrive
Transmission 3-Speed Powerglide
1 0D Locked In
1 0D Locked Out
:Rear Axle Ratio 3.36:1 (b) 3.70:1 3.36:1 (bl
Tire Size 8.25x 14 (a)
Crankshaft Revolutlons per Mile 2530.1 2786.1 1950.3 2530.1
Low 120.2 132.3 92.6 76.7
Second 70.8 78.0 54.6
Crankshaft RPM ~ 1 MPH
Third 42.2 46.4 32.5 42.2 (direct)
Reverse 124.4 137.0 95.9 76.7
Piston Travei (ft/mlle) 1488.5 1639.1 1147.4 1488.5
(a) 8.55 x 14 standard on Station Wagons. ..
(b) 3.08:1 on Biscayne &. Bel Air Sedans,iand 3.55:1 on Statlon Wagons.
307 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINE
3-Speed with Overdrlve
Transmlsslon 3-Speed 4-Speed Powerglide
1 0D Locked Out 0D Locked ln 1
Rear Axle Ratio 3.36:1 ' 3.70:1 3.36:1 3.36:1
Tire Size :r 825x14Cal
Crankshaft Revolutions 'De'fMile 2530.1 2786.1 1950.3 2530.1 2530.1
.,
41!, Low 120.2 132.3 92.6 120.2 76.7
Second 70.8 78.0 54.6 85.2
Cranlcshaft RPM@ 1 MPH Third 42.2 46.4.......... 32.5 56.9 42.2 (direct)
·.'·
.·,
··--:;:•····-· ·········•····
}f
..
·" ;::._:.·.::-.. ::: ..
Founh . ··::..;:';;;:;::-::::~.:::::::::::·:·:::: 42.2 :..
.Reverse 124 4 137 O 95.9 120.2 76.i
Piston Travei (ft/mlle) 1370.5 1509.1 1056.4 1370.5 1370.5
(a) 8,55xl4 standard on Station Wagons.
. 327 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINE
L73 L30 L73 L30 L73 L30 L73 &. L30
Transmlsslon
3-Sneed 4-Soeed Power1rlfde Turbo Hvdra-Matic
Rear Axle Ratio 3.08:1 3.36:1 3.08:1 3.31:1 3.36:1 1 3.08:! 2.73:1
Tire stze 8.25 X 14 (a)
Crankshaft Revolutions per Mlle 2319.2 2530.1 2319.2 2492.4 2530.1 2319.2 2055.7
Low 98.2 107 .1 98.2 105.5 74.2 68.0 85.0
':, ·'.::,/../: . .:.. .,:·,,.,
·•,
Second 58.0 63.2 69.6 74.8 50.7
e rankshaft RPM @ 1 MPH Third 38.6 42.2 55.7 59.8 42.2 38.7 34.3 (directl
)ii:/.:::-;:;:.ú.::.\··. :.;.:-:.;~:/. .:..:.::li.: ;.. ··--·•;
.-.•-··-···:· ·-•,•·~-·.:::❖~~ ''•
Founh 38.7 41.5 »

Reverse 101.7 110.9 98.2 105.5 74.2 68.0 71.3

Piston Travei (ft/mlle) 1256.3 1370.5 1256.3 1350.1 1370.5 1256.3 1113.5
(a) 8.55 x 14 standard on Station Wagons.

396 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINE

Transmission Hvy. Duty 3-Speed 4-Speed Powergllde Turbo Hvdra-Matic
,Rear Axle Ratio 3.31:1 3,07:1 1 2.56:1
Tire Slze 8 25xt4 Cal
Crankshaft Revolutlons per Mlle 2492.4 2311.7 1927.7
Low 100.1 104.7 67.8 79.7
Second 66.0 78 1 47 6
Crankshaft RPM@ l MPH Third 41.5 60 6 38.5 (directl 32 1 t dlrect l
Founh 41.5
Reverse 100.1 107 6 67 8 66 8
Piston Travei (ft/mile) 1354.2 1256.0 1208.0
(a) 8.55xl4 standard on Statlon Wagons.
427 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINE
Transmission Hvy. Duty 3-Speed 4-Spd <M20) 4-Spd (M21) Turbo Hvdra-Matic
Rear Axle KlltiO 3 31 •1
Tire Slze 8 25 x 14 tal
Crankshaft Revolutlons per Mlle 2492.4 2055.7
Low 100.1 104 7 91.4 85 O
Second 66.0 78.1 68.1 50.7

Reverse 100 l 107.6 939 7U!

Piston Travel (ft/mile) 1111. o
(a) 8.55xl4 standard on Station Wagons.
 BASE BASE RPO L73 RPO L30 RPO L35 RPO L36
ENGll\"E 250 CU.IN. 307 CU.IN. 327 CU.IN. 327 cu .n:,l. ~96 CU.lN. 427 CU.IN.
155 HP 200HP 250 HP 275 HP 325 HP 385 HP
MODEL 15569 15669 15669 15669 15669 15669

3-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Performance Wet1tht tnoundsl 4240 4370 4411 4411 4635 4652
Pcunds oer Gross Horaenower 27.36 21.85 17.64 16.M.· 14.26 12.08
Pounds per Cu.ln. Dtaplaé:ement 16.96 14.23 13.49 13.49 11.70 10.89
üross HP per Cu.ln. Dtsplacement .020 .651 .764 .841 .821 .902
Power J.llSl)lacement (cu.ftJmUe) 183.02 224.75 219.44 239.39 2!15.59 307.94
Oiaplacement Factor (cu.ft./ton mile) 86.33 103.10 99.52 108.57 123.10 132.16

OVERDRIVE

ement 17.07 14.32

ment • O ;651
ed Out 201.54 247 .49
./mile) Loclced ln 141.08 173.24

4-!!:PEED TRANSMtC:C!TQN
Performance Wel1tht (DCUnda) JWW.#t:Wth 4392 4433 4433 4612 4629
Pouncls -oer Grosa Hor-er ••"'' mWi ~~li 21.96 17.73 16.12 14.19 12;02
···=:-·\ •'••:::;:
Pounda per Cu.ln. Dtsplacement .... ·~--:,:.: 14.31 13.56 13.56 11.65 10.84
Groati HP per ...~.ln. Dtsplacement · ~~ij_:lkY:ã .651 .764 .841 .821 .902
POlll'er U111>lacement (cu.ft, tmlle) \f&..fi4iiiU.lM 224.75 219.44 235.83 285.59 307.94
Dlaplacement Factor (cu.ft./ton mlle) 8}:~~~ 102.16 99.03 106.42 123.63 133.25

- 4461 4461 4663 4680

17.84 16.22 14.35 12.16
nt 13.64 13.64 11.78 10.96
ent .764 .841 .821 .902
lle) 194.51 194.51 220.88 253.99
Dtsplacement Factor (cu . on mile) 87.22 87.22 94.80 108.54

4240 4374 4415 4415 4614

27.3 21.85 17.66 16.05 14.20
16.96 14.25 13.50 13.50 11.65
Groas HP per Cu.ln. Displacement .620 .651 .764 .841 821
183.02 224.75 239~39 219.44 264.88
splacement Factor (cu.ft./ton mlle) 86.33 102.63 108.47 99.43 114.67

GLOSSARY

Curb WeJgbt plus 600 U,

Performance Welght
(wetgbt ar faur 150 ib paaaeiwera>

Crantshaft"Rna/Mi :ic Piaton Dtaplacement

Power Dlaplacement
2:ic1728

Dtsplacement Factor Power Dlaplacement

Performance Wt (tona)
 • 250 HP TURBO-FIRE V-8
260
250
2,0
230
220
210
200
190 310
110 360_
170 :::i::==i:::=::::~~ 140;
no;
O , 8 12 16 20 2, 28 32 36 ,o
U '8 S2 S6
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (.;.IDO)
160
., ISO 300g

;f 130
''º 230~
260-
~o 120 2,0
=110
100
e200 HP TURBO-FIRE V-8 90
10
10
60
50

'º30 E=::E:3::3::=
3,0
20
320
10
300;:;
210: O , 1 U U H U ll n » U ~ ff D
260= IEYOLUTIONS PU IIIIIUTE (+100)
m;.
2202
200
110

O , 1 U U » U ll n » U « « " ~
IEYOLUTIONS PU IIINUTf (+IDO)

The engine outpUt curvea repreaent full throttle perform-
ance as obtained from dynamometer teat data corrected ta
standard barometric presaure 29.92 inches of mercury and
standard temperarure of 60 degrees F.
GROSS POWER and TORQUE were obtained in a regular
no fan, generator not charging, optimum spark advance, and
optimum fuel setting.
NET POWER and TORQUE were obtained from a dyna-
mometer test simulating acrual operating conditions when
the engine is in its vehicle, except the generator is not
 &,/;J nr IUl'l:DU-rll'l:C V•O

lSO j ':/ j j . i
2'0 1 ! f. 1
230 1--+--'--+-!-t-.:--;--+i/+-+i-!r-,-+-+;-!,---i
220 1--+--;--+--+-+---;-;-_,,_-;---+--+---;-I-+-,
1--1--+--+--!-+-----+-,-------...,
210
::: 1--+------+-!-..--+--+,,H--l-i-+-+- :+-' :::
110 iJ-r--;...__, 360
170 I _y jJ I ,~ 1 3'0
160 320
!/; ! 1 ; :Glt~ss'-'',J~!-+--'
.. ISO V 1 /i I TORQUE 1' 300
;•-ºrn
"º , . ! / 1 : ! 1 210
m 385 HP TURBO-JET V-8
i; 120
=110
1
!
7
/
1
•Ü ,. 1 2'0=
220.:.
==~·++--+·r_·-~,~--~
··i
::--_i.... ·~·i-+1-·+l•_'·~f_·:~;-·;...:....,
100 ;/,/ l l 200= UO-!l--!...:........;.....;.,4-+-+-;..-i--...:.....;..,:;:::....._
to :p l I . 110 5
I i i i , .. 360~
10 l--l--+--l-1,f-l-+-+-+-+-l-f-+-1+-1.+--,; 160 2
aco~·+..,......:......;....._-1-.._....i-,j~...:...._ __
10 , I ! : 10
60
»
i./ ,! i i ll0
~
320-l-lf----l---i---'--+-+--.L......
·Í
-1-..;__~
10 1-:-+··+--+;-;-
.L.!.=.·.·..•t .1. '. 10
.. ~·.-·-+-H-rlH-'H++e,i----t;-;-;-;~ ·.L aoo~:++-+-+-1-+-+-+++-1H...:....---
30i.;.;.;.j..;.;_.i.,..4d..;.,.,.h+;.,+,.,..i...;4....;.1,.,;·:bj·=~i~·:~;:...;.,-160 210~•--1-...;...--1--1-.;._1--+-1H---'-.....-
,,. •·· .. , '" .<,::: "I!:":F:11 '° 1 j.
20 ·,::~:e . . . . . ·:· , .... , -;• ,j;j';'• .,;j•···1•;•j:'
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O I I ll ~ U U U 3l H O « U
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n H
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i
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=
260~'-+--+---+--+-+-...++-+-1'---i---'-....,..- 520
240~1-+-+-:......---1..;...-1--1-:;:.=:~-===- 410 ;::-
220~;--J·~·...i.:....l-L.J;.:;'J;I.+::;:::~....;,_.:.....:.__:__ .i
440
lfVOLUTIONS JEI MINUTf i•IDOJ ; :··.
Z 200 ;..,-1--f--i,o<'-;--h/.-'-!-'H.....;._;;,.____ _. 400 ::,
...
o

400 . . . .
325 HP TURBO-JET V-8 .
1IO ,-,-,H~-"-+1--+-+~..;...-..;-...:.......:....,,__ 360
l60!···r
320
.•
o

uor·,,·· MO
'-·

ftOi-H-+-+-+-+-+-1--i-~-'---'--- 240
. 210

j •i
100 '--+-l.....++-1---;.-+-1--'--i--+-_.........;....._ 200
·I
IO.....;H_,._~-1--1-...;.....;....-'-';......;.....;......:..-'--
.160
1
60 Hi--l'-f--+-l--l-+-+-+---+----'-,120
40i-HH--.-+-+-+-++++-+-+--!-:10
20 i-+-l+-1--1-+-'l--+-!--!--l--!-+--i-.......,40

O 1162432404156
UVOLUTIONS PIR MINUTI (♦100)

400

uo i
"·2001
160
60-~h<-l..........._ _ _ __
120

40 ~H!;t'.:'.t:'.~~::_+r-,t,- IO
20 40

O 1 ~ k H 40 • • M H
UVOLUTIONS Pia MINUff (+100)

The engine output curves represent full tbrottle perform- 1no fan. generator not cbarging, optimum sparlc advance, and
ance as obtained from dynamometer test data corrected to optimum fuel setting.
standard barometric pressure 29,92 inches oI mercury and
standard temperature of 60 cl,egrees F. NET POWER and TORQVE were obtained from a dyna-
mometer test simulating actual operating conditions when
Gil T 'R 1
CYLINDER BLOCIC CRANICSHAFT
Material ------------------------ Cast alloy lro11 Material
Bore diameter 1..6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------ Cast nodular iron
L6-.250 Cu.ln. - - - - - - - 3.8745-30 8775 VS-307• 327 8t 396 Cu.ln. ------- Cast nodular lron
V8-307 cu.ln. ------------------ 3.8745-3.8775 VS--427 Cu.ln. ---------------------- Forged steel
VS-327 Cu.ln. -------,-------- 3.9995--4~00.25 End Play •
VS-396 Cu.ln. - - - - - - · - - - 4 0 0925-4.0955 L6-.250 Cu.ln., ------------------------- .002-.006
VS--427 cu.ln. ------------------- 4.2495--4.25.25 VS-307 8t 327 Cu.ln.• ------------------ .002-.006
No. of Bulkheads VS-396 lt 427 Cu.ln. . ------------------ .006-.010
L6 - ·---------- 7 Counter Weights ·:; ·
V8 - · - - - - - ·•---------------- 5 L6 -------------------------------- 12
Water Jacket ------- Full length around each cyllnd~ V8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----------- 6
Cyllnder Numhering Arrangement Crank Arm Length
L6 - - · - - - - - - - - · - - - - - - - - - - 1-2-3-4-5-6 1..6-250 Cu.ln. -------------------------- 1 0 765
VS ------·------------- Left Bank 1-3-5-7, VS-307 Cu.ln. ------------------------ 1.625
.:i Right Bank 2-4-6-8. VS-327 Cu.ln. ----------------------- 1 0 625
Bore Spactng (Centerllne to,;..l,tenterline) VB-396 & 427 cu.ln. ------------------ - 1.s8
1..6-250 Cu.ln. -------~:;_;_____________ 4.4 Torslonal Damper ------- Rubber mounced inertia
VS-307 8t 327 Cu.ln. ___ .:.;_______________ 4.4
Timing Gear
V8-396 8t 427 Cu.ln. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4.84 L6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Steei_ belical cut
V8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Steel; sprocket & chain
Pulley Pitch Diameter ---------------- 60 64
CYLINDER HEAD
Material -------------- High chrome cast alloy lron
Bolt. No. 8t Slze
1..6-250 Cu.ln. ---------- 10; .soo dia. 13 threads/ln.
VS-307 8t 327 Cu.ln. 34; 0 4375 dia. 14 threadsfin.
VS-396&427 Cu.ln. --- 32; .4375 dia. 14 threads/in,,
MAIN BEARINGS
Material ----~--- SteeJ.. backed insen
COMBUSTION CHAMBER VOWME (selected beartng material - copper
(Total chamber volume of assembléd englne With plston lead alloy or premium aluminurn - for
. at top center)
lntended engine operation 8t appl!cation)
L6-250 Cu.ln. - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.73 Cu.ln. Type ------------------------ Precision removable
VS-307 Cu.ln. --------------------- 5.01 Cu.ln. Thrust Agalnst Bearing ------- No.7(1..-9); No.S(V-8)
VS-327 Cu.ln. (RPO L30) - - - - - - 4.69 Cu.ln. Clearance
VS-327 Cu.ln. (RPO L73) - - - - - 50 38 Cu.ln. L6-.250 Cu.ln. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .0003-.0029
VS-396 Cu.ln. ·----- 5.61 Cu.ln. VS-3<77 &: 327 Cu.ln.
VS-427 Cu.ln. ------------·--- 5.95 Cu.ln. No. 1 ---------------------- .ooos-.0020
No. 2.3&4 ----------------
No. 5 ----------------------- .0015-.0031
.0008-.0024
INLET MANIFOLD VS-396 &: 427 Cu.ln.
Material ------------------------- Cast alloy lron No.1&2 .0010-.0020
Type No. 3&4 .0013-.0025
L6 _____________________ 3 pon. rectangular sectlon
No. 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .0015-'.0031
V8 - - - · - - - - - - - - - - - 8 port. double deck
Heat Provlsion --- --------- Exhaust gas crossover Tbeoretlcal Effectlve Projected
at carl:luretot mountlng pad Dimensiona Jnner. Dia. Length Area
1..6-250 Cu.ln.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD 2:3004 :752 1:7299
2 3004 760 17483
Material - - - - - - - - - - Cast alloy lron
Type 2.4502 752 1.8450
1..6-250 Cu.ln. -- 4 pon_ rectangular. center talcedown 3&4 2.4505 752 1.8428
VS-307 8t 327 Cu.ln. --- DuaJ. 4 pon. center talcedown 2.45<77 1177 2 8844
VS-396 lt 427 Cu.ln. ----------------- - - - - -- Dual
4 pen. rear takedown VS-396 &: 427 Cu.ln.
Outlet Diameter (Nominal) a........... ,1-2 2-7507 -992 2 7287
1..6-250 &
VS-307 Cu.ln. - - -___
327 cu.ln. - . - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.0
- -:,.________________ 2.0 a........... ,3-4 2..7505 _992 27284
Bearlng#5 2.7506 1.2525 3.4451
VB-396 & ,21 cu.ln. ------------------ 2.5
 MAIN BEARING JOURNALS
MO. 1 H0.2 H0.3 HO. 4 NO. 5 No.6 No. 7

2.2993

I
ALL MAIN BEARING
JOURNAL DIAMETERS
---------------31.56----------------'

307 and 327 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINES

MAIN BEARING JOURNALS
NO. 1 N0.2 N0.3 NO. 4 N0.5
1.720
1.723

---fRONT /
2.4484
2."93 1.898 SAME ÁLL
REAR MAIN BEARING
I
ALL MAIN BEARING
=~-+--fcoNN.ROD
1.90 2 BEARING JOURNALS OIL SEAL AREA
JOURHAL DIAMETERS CONNECTlf!G ROO BEARINGS
EXCEPT NO. 5
- - - - - - - - 2".72

396 and 427 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINES

MAIN BEARINGJOURNALS
NO. 1 N0.2 N0.3 N0.4
BRGS
2, 3&4

~No.1&2
2.7496
~No.3&4
2.7-490
'P
CAMSHAFT
Material -------------------------- Cast alloy lron
Drive
L6 ----------- Gear; bal::ellte IUld fabrtc composttion
wlth ateel hub
V8 ---------------~------- Sprocltet & chain; ateel
Lobe L1ft . lnstalléd Lengtb (lb~ @ ln.)
1..6-250 cu.ln. --------------- .2217 Inlet & Exbauat
V8-307 8t 327 Cu.ln. ----- .2600 Inlet; ,2733 Exhaust
V8-396 Cu.ln, --------------- ,2343 Inlet & Exhauat
V8...f27 Cu.ln, ----------- .2714 Inlet; ,2824 Exhauat
Bea.rings ----------------- Steel backed babbltt
VALVE TRAIN 1 VB-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ------------ 194-206 @ 1,25
Type ---------------- , lndividually mounted. overhead
:joclcer arpia, puah rod actuated
Lifters -------~.::_._________________ Hydralllic
Push Rods ·;;
T~-pe ------------------------------- Hollow ateel
E. r.ds -------- ·-----· - ·--------------·- Hardened
Rocker Arms
Material -------------------------- Stamped ateel
Rati0
1..6-250 Cu.ln, -------------------------- 1,75:1
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln, --------------------- 1,50:1
V8-396 8t 427 Cu.ln, --------------------- 1,70:l
VALVE SPRINGS
Dl.ameter CLD.)
1..6-250 Cu.ln, -------------------------- ,872-,888
V8-307 Cu.ln. __ :._.,:____________________ ,868-,884
V8-327 Cu.ln. ~------------------------ ,868-,884
V8-396& 427 Cu.ln..-----------•------- 1.082-1.098
V alves closed ··
1..6-250 Cu.ln. .___________________ 56-64 @ 1,66
V8-307 & 327 Ç~.In. --------------- 76-84 @ 1,70
V8-396 Cu.ln, /-------------------- 84-96 @ 1,88
V8-' - Cu.ln. ------------------- 94-106 @ 1,88
Valve., ·~ned
1..6-250 Cu.ln, ----------------- 180-192 @ 1.27
VB-396 ------------------------ 205-22.5 @ 1,48
V8-f27 Cu.ln. -------•---------- 303-327 @ 1,38
Free Length
L6 250 Cu.ln. ------------------------------ 1,90
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. -----------------•------- 2,03
V8-396Cu,ln. ------------------------------ 2,11
V8-f27 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- 2,09
Valve Sprhlg Damper
L6-250Cu.ln. ----------------------------- None
V8-307 Cu.ln. ------------------ Flat steel, 4 coils
V8-327 Cu.ln. ------------------ Flat Fteel, 4 coils
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ----------- Flat ateei, 3,61 coils
1

CAMSHAFT ANO BEARINGS

250 CUBIC INCH L-6 ENGINE

1.8682
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ALL BEARIHGS

-FRONT

01sTRIBUTOR A.No/ " " " FUEL PUMP ECCEHTRIC

OIL PUMP DRIVE

307 and 327CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINES

1.8682 _ _ _ _....,_ _ _ _ _ _ __
r--------------üiii
ALL BEARINGS

-FRONT
 Coating
L6-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- None
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ------------------------ None
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. -------- Face & head aluminized
Valve Guide Insens (V8-3968t 427) ----- Cast alloy iron
DIA.
CUTTER
A - Stern Oiameter
L6 ----------------------------------
V8-307 .3410-.3417
8t 327 ____________ _; ____________ .3410-,3417
V8-396 & 427 ------------------------ .3715-,3722
B - Overall Length
1..6. V8-307 & 327 (L73} ---------------- 4.902-4.922
V8-327 (L30) ------------------------ 4.870-4,889
V8-39~ & 427 ------------------------- . 5,215-5,235
e - Gage Length
L6 -- . ------------------- ·----------- 4.785-4.795
V8-307 & 327 ------------------------ 4,785-4.795
V8-396 & 427 ------------------------ 5.115-5,125
D - Overall Head Oiameter
L6. VS-307 & 327 (L73) ---------------- 1.715-1.725
V8-327 (L30) ------------------------- 1,935-1.945
VS-396 & 427 ------------------------ 2.060-2.070
E - Angle of Face ------------------------------- 45°
F - Guide Oiameter
L6 ---- .----------------------------- ,3427-.3437
VS-307 &. 327 ------------------------ ,3427-.3437
V8-396 & 427 ------------------------- .3732-,3742
G - Angle of Seat -------------------------------- 46°
H - Valve Angle
L6 ------------------------------------------ 9º
VS-307 & 327 ------------------------------- 23°
VS-396& 427 ------------------------------- 4°
I - Valve Seat (Cutter) Oiameter
L6. VS-307 & 327 (L73) -------,-------- 1.770-1.790
V8-327
V8-396 & (L30)
427 ------------------------ 1.990-2.010
__ :___________________________ 2,150
Coatlng
l..6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------------ None
V8-307 8t 327 Cu.ln. ______.__ :_____ Aluminized face
VS-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ------- Face & head aluminized
Valve Guide lnserts (VS-396 & 4,27) ----- Cast alloy iron
CUTTER
A - Stern Oiarneter
L6 ---------------------------------- .3410-,3417
VS-307 & 327 -------------------------- .3410-.3417
VS-396 & 427 -------------------------- .3713-.3720
B - Overall Length
L6 ---· ·--------------------------- 4.913-4.933
VS-307 & 327 ------------------------- 4.913-4.933
VS-396 & 427 ------------------------- 5.345-5.365
e - Gage Length
L6 ------------------------------ -- 4.781-4.791
V8-307 & 327 ------------------------- 4.781-4,791
V8-396 & 427 ------------------------ 5.2.35-5.245
D - O:erall Head Oiameter
L6 ---------------------------------- 1.495-1.505
V8-307 & 327 ------------------------ 1.495-1,505
V8-396 & 427 ------------------------ 1.715-1.725
E - Angle of Face ------------------------------- 45º
F - Guide Oiameter
L6 --------------------------------- .3427-.3437
V8-307 &. 327 ------------------------- .3427-.3437
V8-396 &. 427 ------------------------- .3732-,3742
G - Angle of Seat -------------------------------- 46º
H- Valve Angle
L6 ------------------------------------------ 9•
VS-307 & 327 -------------------------------- 23 •
V8-396 &. 427 --------------------------------- 4 •
I - Valve Seat (Cutter) Oiameter..
L6 --------------------------------- 1,550-1.570
V8-307 &: 327 ------------------------- 1.550-1,570
V8--396 & 427 ------------------------------- 1.625
VALVE LIFT PlSTONS
Ló-250 Cu.ln. ---------------- .3880 lnlet & Exhaust Material ----------------------- Cast alumirum alloy
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. -------- .3900 lnlet, .4100 Exhaust Head Type
V8-396 Cu.ln. ----------------- .3983 lnlet & Exhaust Ló-250 Cu.ln. ------------------ Flat, notched head
V8-427 Cu.ln. ------------ .4614 Inlet, .4800 Exhaust V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln., ------------ Flat, notched head
V8-396 & 427 Cu.l;i. · ------ Domed head, valve cutout
Skln Type ---"- ____ ;:_______________________ Slipper
Top Land Clearance'
Ló-250 Cu.ln.
V8-307 -----------------------
Cu.ln. __ _;;____________________ _ .0345-.0435
VALVE TIMING (Crankshaft degrees,..>_ _ _ _ _ _ _.. .0215-.0305
Excluding lnclt)ding V8-327 Cu.ln. ------------------------ .0365-.0455
Ló-250 Cu. ln. Ramps Ram s V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ------------------ .0305-.0375
lnlet Valve Zero lash Skin Clearance
ns - BTC 16 • 62 • Ló-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------ .0005-.0011
Closes - ABC 48° 94 •. V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ------------------ .0005-.0011
Duration 244 • 336 • V8-396 Cu.ln. ---------------------- .0010-.0016
Exhausr Valve Zero lalil V8-427 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .0012-.0018
ns - BBC ,, 46º30' 92° 30' Compression Rlng Groove Depth
C oses - ATC 17°30' 6 •3 ' Ló-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2153-.2218
Duratlon 44 º 6.
V8-307 Cu.ln. ------------------------ .2113-.2178
V8-327 Cu.ln. ------------------------ .2218-.2283
1Excluding I lncludlng V8-396 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2253-.2318
V8-307 & 327 Cu. ln. Ramps Ramps V8-427 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2348-.2413
lnlet Valve (Zero lash) OU Ring Groove Deptn
Doens - BTC 1 28 ° 1 38 º Ló-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2093-.2158
Closes - ABC 1 72. 1 92 ° V8-307 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2053J.2118
Duratlon 1 280 • 1 310 º V8-327 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2038 ➔.2103
Exhaust Valve (Zero lash) V8-396 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2098-.2168
Opens - BBC 1 78 • 1 88 ° Y8-427 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .2183-.2248
Closes - ATC 1 30 • 1 52 º Pin Bore Offset ------------------------- .055-.065
Duratlon 1 288 • 1 320 º Compression Height

V 8-396 Cu. ln.

1Excluding
Ramps
I lncludlng
Ramps
Ló-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------ 1.658-1.662
VS-307 Cu.ln. ----------------------- l.673:::-l.6i7
VS-327 Cu.ln. ----------------------- 1.674-1.676
lnlet Valve <Zero lashl VB-396 Cu.ln. ----------------------- 1.953-1.957
Onens.: BTC 1 28 • 1 40 º VS-427 Cu.ln. ----------------------- 1.908-1.912
Gloses - ABC 1 78 º 1 102 º
Duration 1 286 • 1 322 •
Exhausr Valve (Zero lash)
ooens - BBC 1 75 º 1 87 •
Closes - ATC 1 31 º 1 55 º PISTON PINS
Duratlon 1 286 • 1 322 • Material -------------------------- Chromium steel
Length

V 8-427 Cu. ln.

rxcludlng
Ramps
I lncludlng
Ramps
Ló, VS-307 & 327 Cu.ln. --------------- 2.990-3.010
VS;..396&427 Cu,ln. ------------------- 2.930-2.950
lnlet Valve (Zero lash) Diameter
Opens - BTC 1 40º 1 56 • Ló, VS-307 & 327 Cu.ln. --------------- .9270-.9273
Closes - ABC 1 80 • 1 114 • VS-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ------------------ .9895-.9898
Duratlon 1 300° 1 350 • Clearance in Piston
Exhaust Valve (Zero lash) Ló, VS-307 & 327 Cu~ln. -------~----~ .00015-.00025
ON>ns - BBC 1 88 • 1 110 º VB-396 Cu.ln. --------------------- ,00025-.00035
C}oses - ATC 1 32 • 1 62 • VS-427 Cu.ln. --------------------- .00025-.00035
Duratlon 1 300 • 1 352 • Pin Mounting ------------ Locked in rod by shrink fit
COMPRESION RINGS • UPPER OIL CON1'ROL RINGS
Material ---------·---------------- Cast alloy tron Type -------- Multl-plece (Two rails and onE:: spacer)
Type ------------------- Stratght edge tnstde of ring Material
Face ------------------------·------------ Barrel Rails
Spacer --------····---· •. ------------------
_____________ a. __________________ Alloy Steel
steel
C0atlng
1..6-250 Cu.ln. --------------------- Chrome plate Width (assembled)-------,-------------- .1870-.1890
V8-307 l!t 327 Cu.ln. --------------- Chrome plate Wall Thickness ..
V8-396 l!t 427 Cu.ln. ----------- Molybdenum tnlay 1..6-250 Cu.ln. -------:---------·--------- .152-.158
Width V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. -------------------- .150-.156
1..6-250 Cu.ln. ---·-·------------------ .0628-.0633 V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. _,a-------------------.137-.143
V8-307 !r. 327 Cu.ln. ----------------- .0775-.0780 Gap '
V8-396 l!t 427 Cu.ln. ----------------- .0770-.(1175 1..6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .015-.055
Wall Thickness V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ------------------ .015-.055
1..6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .184-.194 V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ------------------ .010-.030
V8-307 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .184-.194 Rail Coatings ---------------------- Chrome plated
V8-327 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .190-.200
~::!~~ ~~::: --------- .-~1 ______ .-- .194-.204
.202-.212
G~ ~
1..6-250 Cu.ln. ---------------- .010-.020 CONNECTING ROOS
V8-307 l!t 327 Cu.ln. ------------------- .010-.020 Material ------------------------- Drop forged steel
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln.-------------------- .010-.020 Length (center to center)
1..6-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------- 5.699-5.701
V8-307 !r. 327 Cu.ln. ---------------- 5.699-5.701
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ---------------- 6.130-6.140

CONNECTING ROO BEARINGS

Material
COMPRESSION RINGS - LOWER L6 l!t V8-307 Cu.ln. -- Copper lead alloy or sin<ered
Material ---------------------------- Cast alloy iron copper nickel backed babbitt on steel
Type ----------- Jnside bevel (top of rtng 30 degrees to V8-327 Cu.ln. --------------- Premlum aluminum
ptston venlcal axts for 1..6-250, V8--307 & 327; V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. --------- Premium aluminum
50 degrees for V8-396 and 28°-52º for V8-427 Type ----------------------- Precislon removable
Face ------------------------------- Tapered Clearance
Coattng ---------------------------- Wear reststant 1..6-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------- .0007-.0027
Wtdth V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ----------------- .0007-.0027
1..6-250 Cu.ln. ---------------------- .0623-.0633 V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ----------------- •0009-. 0029
V8-307 Cu.ln. ---------------------- •0770-.0780 Theoretlcal I.D•
VB-327 Cu.ln. ---------------------- .0770-.0775 L6-250Cu.In. -------------------------·-- 2.0017
V8-396 l!t 427 Cu.ln. - - - - - - - - .0770-.0775 V8-307 Cu.ln. ---------------------------- 2.1017
Wall Thickness V8-327 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 2.1017
l.,6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .184-.194 V8~96 1!t 427 Cu.ln. --------------------- 2.2014
V8-307 Cu.ln. ·----------------- .184-.194 Effecttve Length
V8-327 Cu.ln. .190-.200 1..6-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- .807
V8-396 Cu.ln. ----------·----- .194-.204 V8-307 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- .807
V8-427 Cu.ln. ------------------------ .202-.212 V8-327 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- .797
Gap V8-396 & 427 cu.ln. ------------------------ .857
1..6-250 Cu.ln. .010-.020 End Play
V8-307 cu.ln. .010-.020 1..6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .009-.013
V8-327 Cu.ln. .013-.025 V8-307 l!t 327 Cu.ln. -------------------- .009-.013
V8-396 l!t 427 cu.ln. .010-.020 V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. -------------------- .016-.020
FUELTA.1-lK CARBURETORS
Capacity (Gal) _ _ _ _ ,______.,. 2-4 (appraximately) Mate and Type
.Fuel Tank Location 1.6-250 Cu.ln. , Rochester. 1-barreJ.. Monojet
Sedáns. Coupes &. Convertibles --- Bebind rear Ule - V8-3C17 Cu.ln. P.ochester. 2-barrel. :i:iwndraft
Station Wagons --- - - - - ln left quarter paiiel VS-327 Cu.ln. -.,.,--- Roches.ter. 4-barrel. QuadraJet
Flller Location VB-396 &. -427 Cu,Jn. - Rochester. 4-barreJ.. Quadrajet
Sedans. Coupes &. Convertibles ----- Bebind hinged SAE Flange Size
rear llcense plate 1.6-250 Cu.ln.
V8-3C17 Cu.ln. ,__________________ _ 1.so
Station Wagons - - - Left rear qua.rter panei 1.25
VB-327 Cu.ln. --------------------- 1.so
VS-396 &. -427 Cu.ln. ---------------- 1.so

ro:~~i!tRS. ~~- .,§1! ------

Throttle Bore
1.6-250 Cu.ln. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.69
-----------------
_____
Mesh strainer V8-3C17 Cu.ln.
ln Carburetor lnlet ______,________ Paper
VB-327 Cu.ln.
Primary
Secondary
____________ ,

VB-396 & 427 cu.ln.

Primary ---------------------
Secondary _,_________________ 12.25
038
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Type - - - - - - Mec:hanical; diapbgram Secondary Throttle Ac:tuation ------------ By !age.
Drive -----·------------ Camsbaft. eccentric appraximately wben primary val s are
Loc:ation -------------- Rfght side front of engine opened half way between closed an open
Pressure Range (at carburetor) Venturi Diameter
L6-2S0 Cu.ln. ,_ _ _ _ __ 30 50-4 0 50 PSI
1.6-250 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 1 31 0

V8-3C17 Cu.ln. 5.00-6.50 PSI

V8-3C17 Cu.ln. -----------------------· ·--- 1.09
VS-327 Cu.ln. -------------------- 5.00-6.50 PSI VS-327 Cu.ln.
VB-396 & 427 Cu.ln. - · - - - - - - 5.00-6.50 PSI Prtmary - - - - - - - - - - 1.09
Secondary
--------------
VB-396 &. 427 Cu.ln.
Airvalve

Prtmary - 1.09
Secondary - - - - - - - - - · - - - -
Airvalve
AL'l :'.LEANER
fype ------------------ CyllndricaJ. single air hom
Dlameter
L6-250 Cu.ln. 13.00
V8-3C17 Cu.ln. 14.75 •
VB-327 Cu.ln. 14.75
VS-396 &. 427 Cu.ln. - - - - - · - - - - - - - 15.48 CHOKE
FUJ:er Element -------
• For Caprice and Impala
- 011-wetted paper Type
--------·---- Automatic
TYPE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PlPE ·
L6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------------- Single Dimensions (O.D.)
VS-307 &. 327 Cu.ln. ------- Single witb crossover pipes VS-307 &.Cu.
327ln.Cu:_ln -------------------------
VS-396 __: ____ :-,_: ____________ '"________ 22:50
00
VS-396 Cu.ln. ------------ Single witb crossover pipes
VS-4.27 Cu.ln. ------------------ Dual wltb resonators Wall Tbickness
VS-307 &. 327 Cu.ln. __ ;..________ .C773-.091 laminated
VS-396 Cu.ln. -------~-------- .073-.091 laminated

EXHAUST PIPE
Dimenslons (O.D.)
MUFFLERS ./f __
Type _______________________;.'!f;_ ev~•- reverse flow Ló-250 &. VS-307 & 327 (L73) Cu.ln. ----------- 2.00
-,.;'- ~ VS-327 (L30). 396 &. 427 Cu.ln. ---------------- 2,50
Construction ---------------.!~- Heads and body joined Wall Tbickneas
by rolled lock aeam construction Ló-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------- .057-.071
Head V8-307, 327, 396& 427 Cu.ln. ----- .073-.091 laminated
L6-250 &: VS-307 Cu.ln. ---------- .047 sheet steel,
alumlniZed
V8-327 &. 396 Cu.ln. ------ .055 sbeet ateei, alumin!Zed
V8-4.27 Cu.ln.
Left hand ----------- .055 sheet steel, alumlnized RESONATORS (V8--427 Cu.ln. cnly)
Right hand ------------------ .055 stainless steel Type ----------------------------- Stralght tbroughl
Shell Cover -------------------------- .035 atainless steel
L6-250&. V8-307 Cu.ln. ----------- ,035 sheet ateei, Heads -------------------------- .047 stainless steel'
Zinc coated
V8-327 &: 396 Cu.ln. ----- .035 sheet ateei, zinc coated
VS-4.27 Cu.ln.
Left band ----------- .035 sheet steel, ztnc coated
· TAIL PIPES
Right hand ------------------ ,035 stainleas steel
Dimensiona (O .D,.) ---------------------------- 1.875
Wrap ------------------ .030 indented aabestos sheet
Cover ------------------ .018 aheet steel, aluminiZed wan Tbickneaa -------------------------- .062-.076
Baffles
L6-250 Cu.ln. ------------ #2-.035 zinc coated ateei
#1,3 &4-.047 Zinc coated ateei
V8-307 Cu.ln. --------- #1 &4-.047 zinc coated ateei
#2 & 3-.035 ztnc coated ateel ENGillIB VENTILA TION
V8-327 & 396 Cu.ln. ---- #1 & 4-.047 zinc coated steel All Engines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cloaed-posltive
#2 & 3-.035 zlnc coated ateel
VS-427 Cu.In.Oeft)------ #1 &4-.047 zinc coated ateei
#2 & 3-.035 zlnc coated ateei
VS--427 Cu.In.(rlght) ------ #1--4-.035 atainless ateei
Length, Body EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
All Ma.miai Tranamisaions ------------- Air injectlon
L6-250Cu.ln. ----------------------------- 17,00 Reactor Equlpment
VS-307, 327, 396 & 427 Cu.ln. ----------------- 21.25
All Automattc Transmiaaiona ------------- Controlled
Width U.DJ
Heigbt U.D.) ---------------------------------
_____ .:__________________________ 9.25
5.00 Combustion System
GENERAL
Type ---------------------- Controlled full pressure
Main Bearings ------------------------ Pressure
Connecting Rods ----------------------- Pressure
Piston Pins -----------'------------------- Splash
Cylinder Walls
1..6-250 ---- Main and conn. rod bearing throw off
V8-307, 327, 396 & 427 --------------- Pressure,
jet cross sprayed
Camshaft Bearings -------------------- Pressure
Valve Lifters ------------------------- Pressure
Rocker Arms ------------------------- Pressure
Timing Gears
L6 --------------------------- Nozzle metered
V8 ---------------- Centrifugally oiled from front
camshaft bearing OIL FILTER
Oii:;s~~::~:~_'.1:~~-~~:c____ ;.Í~------------ Electric
Actuation ----- Opens ot;é:1oses circuit @ 2 to 6 PSI
Oil Filler
Cap ------------------------------- Positive seal
Location
1..6-250 ----------- Forward end of rocker cover
V8-307 & 327 ------- Left front of intake manifold
V8-396 & 427 ----- Top center of right rocker cover
OI~y~N -~~::_~~:~~----------------------- Hex he~d
OIL PAN CAPACITIES (/"luarts)
Refill ------------------------------------------- 4
Refill With Filter Change ----------------------- 5
LUBRICANT GRADES ANO TEMPERA TURES
32º F and Àbove ----------- SAE 20W, or SAE lOW-30
Oº F to 32 • F - -----··------ SAE I0W or SAE IOW-30 OIL DIP STICK - LOCA TION
Below o· F ------------------ SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
Alternate ------------------ SAE SW-30 can be used
at temperatures below freezing
OIL PUMP
Type --------------------------------------- Gear
Regulator Valve ------------- Opens between 40-45 lbs
Oi! Pressure (bench test,- no flow conditions)
1..6-250 ------------------ 50-65 PSl @ 2000 RPM
V8-307 & 327 ------------- 50-65 PSI @ 2000 RPM
V8-396 & 427 -------~-1---- 50-75 PSI@ 2000 RPM
Intake Type __________ ..:..;.___ Fixed pickup with screen
Capacity (GPM ~ Engine ,RPM·• (Theoretical)
L6-250 ------------------------------ 4.3@ 2000
VB-307 & 327 4.3@ 2000
V8-396 &427 6.0@ 2000
Type ------. ---------- Full flow, throwaway canister
Location
L6 -------------------- R!ght side front of engfue
V8 --------------------- Left rear side of engine
Capacity (qts) ------------------------------- One
Bypass Valve ------------ Opens between 9 to 11 PSI
drop in pressure
Location •
L6 -------------- Front lower face of oi! pan sump
V8 --------------- Left lower face of oi! pan sump
Size of Hex Head ------------------------ .860- .875
Thread -------------------------- 1/2 - 20 UNF 2A
Length ------------------------------------ 0.81
Diameter ------------------------------ .410- .430
L6 ----------------- Right side, rear of engine block
V8-307 & 327 --------- Left side, rear of engine block
V8-396 & 427 ----- Right side, center direct to oi! pan
 Type _______ ,:___________________ Llquid, pressurized
Capacity with Heater (Standard Equipment)
L6-250 Cu.ln. ---------------------------- 12
VS-307 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 17
VS-327 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 15
VS-396 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 22
VS-427 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 22
RADIATOR
Make and Type ------------ Harrison, tube and center
Core Constam
eOistance between Fins
L6-250 Cu.ln. -------------- .25 (Syn) .20 (Auto)
VS-307 Cu.ln. -------------- .16 (Syn) .18 (Auto)
VS-327 Cu.ln. (L73) ----:,----- .18 (Syn) .16 (Auto)
V8-327 Cu.ln. (L30) --;.'f"---- .2.0 (Syn) .16 (Auto)
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. -:;,"';.;_____ .20 (Syn) .20 (Auto)
Distance between Tubes f ____________________ .55
Thickness of core
L6-250 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 1.26
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. --------------------- 1.26
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. --------------------- 1.75
Frontal Area (Sq.ln.) ·
L6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------------ 323
V8-307 Cu.ln. --------------- 357 (Syn) 401 (Auto)
V8-327 Cu.ln. (L73) ------------------------- 401
V8-327 Cu.ln. (L30) ------------------------- 357
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ------------------------- 429
RADIATOR, HEAVY DUTY (RPO V0l)
•Core Constant
Distance between Fins
L6-250 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- .22
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. (L73) ---- .18 (Syn) .16 (Auto)
V8-327 Cu.ln. (L30) --------- .18 (Syn) .16 (Auto)
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ---------------------- .16
Distance between Tubes -------------------- .55
eToickness of core
L6-250 Cu.ln. --------------------------- 1.75
V8-30i & 327 Cu.ln. (L73) --------------- 1.75 .
VS-327 Cu.ln. (L30) --------------------- 1.75
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. --------------------- 1.98
•Frontal Area (Sq. ln.)
L6-250 Cu.ln. ----------- · ----------------- 404
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. (L73) ------------------ 429
V8-327 Cu.ln. (L30) ----------------------- 429
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. ----------------------- 439
RADIATOR CAP RELIEF VALVE
Opens at --------------------- Approximately 15 PSI
Type --------------------------------------- Pellec
Begins to Open at --------------------- 192º - 198º
Qts Fully Opened at ------------------------------ ·217•
Qts Thermostat By-Pass Hose (V8-396 & 427) --- .745 ID
Qts
Qts
Qts
RADIA TOR HOSE
Outlet, Lower (Radiator,to Water Pump)
L6-250, V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. -------------- 1. 75 1D
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. -~--------------------- 1.88 ID
lnlet, Upper(Thermostat Hsg. to Radiator) ---- 1.50 1D
1 FAN
Number of Blades ------------------------------ 4
Diameter ----------------------------------- I i ;62
Fan Pulley Pitch Diameter -------------------- 7.00
BEL TS, CRANKSHAF"t F AN ANO GENERA TOR
Number Used ------------------------------- One
Angle of "V" ---------------------------- 38º-42º
Pitch Line
L6-250 Cu.ln. ------------------------------ 3910
V8-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ------------------------ 53 5
VS-396 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- 56 O
V8-427 Cu.ln. ----------------------------- 56.20
Width -------------------------------------- .380
WATER PUMP
Type ---------------------------------- Centtifugal
Capacity
Ló-250 Cu.ln. -------- 60 GPM@ 4400 Engine RPM
VS-307 Cu.ln. -------- 54 GPM@ 4400 Engine RPM
VS-327 Cu.ln. -------- 57 GPM J 4400 Engine RPM
VS-396 Cu.ln. -------- 82 GPM @ 5200 Engine RPM
VS-427 Cu.ln. -------- 82 GPM @ 5200 Engine RPM
Bearing ----- Permanently lubricated double row bali
Drive ------------------------------------ Fan belt
Ratio (Pump to Engine RPM) ---------------- .949:1
DRAIN LOCA TIONS AND TYPE
eRadiator- Petcock
· All Engines ------------------------- Lower right
side of radiator
Engine Block - Plug
Ló-250 Cu.ln. --------------------- Left rear side
VS-307 & 327 Cu.ln. ---------- Right and left center
vs:396 & 427 Cu.ln. ------- Left side - rear of block
Right side - center of block
SUPPLY SYSTEM Motor drive
BATTERY Engagement -------------------------- Solenold
Voltage rating ------------------------------- 12 Pin!on meshes at ---------------------•-- Rear
Cranking Power@ o• F Pinton tooth no.· ---------------------------- 9
L6-250 & V8-307 Cu.ln. _____________ 2300 watts Flywheel tooth no•. '.
V8-327, 396&427 Cu.ln. _____________ 2900 watts L6-250, V8-307 & 327 -------------------- 153
Heavy ducy (RPO T60) _______________ 3150 watts VS-396 & 427 -+-------------------------- 168
Total number of plates Mounting .
L6-250& V8-307 Cu.ln. ---------------------- 54 L.6-250 V8-307..& 327 -------- Bolted to cyllnder
V8-327, 396,427 & Heavy Duty --------------- 66 • • bloek nange
Number of cells ------------------------------ 6 V8-396 & 427 ---------- Bolted to eluteh houslng
Terminal grounded --------------------- Negative
Locatlon --------- Right front engine companment

GENERATOR -i .. IGNITION SYSTEM

Type -----------------~--------"--- Diode rectif1ed
Rating · ,t.,,, ·
Amps ------------- ~ --------------------- 9-37
Volts -----------------. ----------------- 12-15
Drive --------------------------------- By fan belt
Pulley pltch diameter ------------------------- 2.70
Ratio (gen. to engine speed) ------------------- 2.46:1
RECULATOR
Type -- · ------------------------ Two unit, vibrator
Voltage regulator
Voltage ----------------- 13.8-14.8@ 85 degrees F
Fleld relay (comblnatlon light and fleld relay)
Closing voltage ---------- 1-3 volts (4 80 degrees F
Locatlon -------- Left slde front englne companment
STARTING SYSTEM
STARTING MOTOR
Rotation (drive end vlew) --------------- Clockwise
Test eonditions _________ Engtne at operattng temp.
No load test
Amps
L.6-250, V8-307 & 327 (L73) ------------ 49-87
V8-327 (LS0) ---------------------- 65-100
V8-396 & 427 ------------------------ 70-99
Volts --------------------------------- 10.6
RPM
L.6-250, V8-307 & 327 (L73) ------ 6200-10700
V8-327 ------------------------- 3600-5100
V8-396 & 427 ------------------- 7800-12000
DISTRIBUTORS ---------------- Refer to ehart below
COJL
Type ----------------------------------- 12-Volt
Amperes drawn
Engtne stopped --------------------------- '4.0
Engine tdllng ---------------------------- 11.8 ·
1
SPARK PWGS
Type
L.6-250 Cu.ln. ------------- AC 46N (Long reaeh)
VS-307 Cu.ln. -------------------------- AC 45S
VS-327 (L73) Cu.ln. -------------------- AC44S
V8-327 (LS0) Cu.ln. --------------------- AC 44
V8-396 & 427 Cu.ln. -------------------- AC 43N
Thread stze (mm) ---------------------------- 14
Gap ---------------------------------- .033-.038
Torque --------------------------------- 25 lb ft
CABLE -------------------- Ltnen core tmpregnated
wltb electrlcal conducttng material and
lnaulatlon of rubber wlth neoprene Jacket

L-6 V-8 V-8 V-8 VS-396 Cu.ln, 325 HP

DISTRIBUTORS 250Cu.ln. 307 Cu.ln. 327 Cu.ln. .327 Cu.ln. &
155 HP 200HP 250 HP. 275 HP \1'8-427 Cu.ln. 385 HP
Transmission Manual Auto. All Trans All Trans Ma,nual Auto Ali Trana
Model 1110439 1110399 1111257 · 1111150 lli1298 1111297 1111169
Type Sl-le brealcer
Cam angle 31 º-34° 2S--32"
Breaker gap .019 (new)
Bre_aker arm tenston 19 - 23 oz
-- :l1S-3Z oz
Centrlfu11:al advanee i-rtns (RPM) 900 1000 900 900 900
Max degrees @ RPM 32@4200 28@4200 28@4300 28@42nr 34@4100 30@)6100 32@5000
Vacuum aavanee neafns <In. Hlr) -,.oo· o.oo 8.00 B.00 10.00 11,UU
Max degrees e ln. Hg 23 fiJ 16 15@12 15@15.5 15@15.~ 15@1, 15@ 15.5
Ttml!!i (initlal desll,!! settl!!g)
Crankshaft degrees@ RPM
(1'lth vacuum Une _dlsconnected)
TDC
@
700
4 BTC
@
500
l
2 BTC~ 4 BTC@
700 man'l 700 man"l
_600 auto _ 600 auto
TDC
@
700
4 BTC
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4BTC@
700 man'l
600 auto_
 250 CUBIC INCH L-6 ENGINE
CEMTRIFUGAL AOVAMCE
VACUUM AOV AMCE

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-1, 307 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINE

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CEMTRIFUGAL AOVAMCE
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327 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINE (RPO L30)

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396 and 427 CUBIC INCH V-8 ENGINES

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 CLUTCH SPRIHG

CLUTCH COVER

DRIVEH PUTE
-------
BENT FINGER DESIGN CLUTCH
FLYWHEEL

Type -, Cubic lnch L6-250

Engine
L6-250 V8-307 Vlt-'>n-7 VS-307 1 VS-327 VS-396 1 VS--427
Availabillty Base Mo1• Base 204 .. .1 L3o&L73 RPOM:ll RPO L35 I RPÓ L36
H,D. 3-Speed
Clutch for 3-Speed 4-Speed 3-Speed & 4-Speed
& 4-Speed
Type Single dry disc Single dry disc, centrifugai
1650- 1900- 1700- 2600-
Clutch Eff, plate load, lbs. 2100-2300 2450-2750
cover &
1850 2000 1950 1 2800
Press. plate matl. Cast lron Nodular Iron
pressure
Clutch spring type Diaphragm Diaphragm, bent finger design
plate
IClutch spting matl. . Heat t.reated spring steel
Type Slngle disk w1th two friction surfaces
1cushions Flat s1>rinl[ steel between frlction rinl[s
Damper 12 coil springs
(a) 10 coU sprfngs (S sets of two)
(6 sets of two)
Driven
OD 9.12 10.0 11 •.0 10.34 11.0
plate
1D ó.12 6.5 6.5 65 65
Frictfon
Total.area
rfng 71.82 90.71 123.70 101.54 123.7
sq.in.
Material Woven asbestos Premium grade woven asbestos
Flywbeel Material Case lron
Flywheel Material Heat treated steel
& Rlng Rlng No. of teeth 153 1 168
gear gear PD 12.75 1 14.00
Attachment Shrink fit
Type Single row ball
Release
Lubrication Nóne, prepaclc:ed
Bearings
1ype Bronze bushin2 .-
Pllot
Lubrication None. sintered and oil imore11:nated
Clutch fork Drop forged steel, ptvot mounted on bali
Controls 1.t'eaa1 mounctn2 Pendant from ~race on dash
Lubrlcation Crno .. nver shaft
Clutch bousing material Aluminum alloy

• 01 - Crot Heavv Dut utc

 2ND AND 3RD SECOND
SLIDING GEAR
CLUTCH SLEEVE
REVERSE•
GUR
CLUTCH
GEAR

COUNTERGEAR
SHAFT

REVERSE
IDLER SHAFT
REVERSE
IDLER GEAR

3-SPEED HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSION (RPO-M13)

3-SPEED ANO 4-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS

Transmtsston Type 3-Speed H.D. 3-Speed 4-Speed

Englne Type L-6 1 V-8 V-8 V-8 1 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 1 V-8
Appllcatton 250 C.I. 307 C.I. 327 C.I. 396 C.I. 427 C.I. 307 C.I. 327 C.I. 396 C.I. 427 C.I.
Avallablllty Standard I L30&L73 RPO L35I RPO L36 Standard IL30&L73 RPO L35 I RPO L36
Case material Cast tron Aluminum
Type Remxe
Gear
Control L.ever
Shift
Locatton Steertng column Floor
1vne Hellcal
Material Forp;ed steel. hardened
Synchronizatton All forward Kears
Constant mesh gear All l[ears All forward Kears
Slidtng gears None Reverse
Gears
First 2.85 2.54 2 41 2_85 2.54 2.52 -z.iu ,
Second 1.68 1 50 1 59 2 02 1 80 1.88 1.64
Rattos ThJrd 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.35 1.44 1.47 1.27
Founh 1 00 1 00 1.00 1.00
Reverse 2.95 2.63 2.41 2.85 -Z.54 2.54 2.2(
Type Meettng MiUtary Specificattons MIL-L-2105-B
Lubrtcant
(.;a1>ac1tv lPtsJ 3 1 35 1 3
Material Cast tron Aluminum
Extenston
Oll seal Steel encased double seal of spring loaded rubber or felt
 GOVERNOR
I
OUTPUT SHAFT RING GEAR

OUTPUT SHAFT

SUN GEAR CONTROL PLATE

MAINSHAFT

OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION (RPO Ml0)

GENERAL
Type ------------------ 3-plnlon planetary drive unit
Descrlptlon ------------------- Adaptable to 3-speed
transmlsslon, Overdrlve drive unir
wtth integral matnshaft replaces
malnshaft and extenslon of 3-speed
Operation ------------------- Actlvation by manually
operated pull type lockout switch located
under lnstrument panel to right of steering
column; when fully extended, overdrive. unit is
inoperattve. Overdrlve unlt can be over-rldden
by a downshift switch located at the carburetor
and controlled by the accelerator pedal;
over-rlding achieved by tramptngaccelerator.
Lubrlcant
Type --------------------------- Meettng Muttary
Speclfication MIL-L-2105-B
Viscoslty -------------------------------- SAE 80
Capaclty (pts) ---------------------- Total 3 ptnts,
2 for transmission, 1 for overdrive unir
Gear ratlos with overdrive locked ln
First ------------------------------------ 1.995
Second ----------------------------------- 1.176
Third -------------------------------------- .700
Output shaft RPM
Cut-in ------------------------------------ 1440
Cut-out ------------------------------------ 1100
 POWERGLIDE

Type
L-6 V-8 V-8 V-8
Engine 250 Cu.ln. 1 307 Cu.ln. 327 Cu.ln. 396.Cu.ln.
Availabilily Standard RPO L73 S. L30 RPO L35
Automatic hydraulic torque converter
Type
with planetary gear system for low and reverse
Location Steerimz column (à)
Selector
Ooeration Actuates manual valve in hydraulic control system
lever
General data Quadrant partern P-R-N-D-L
Parking Type Pawl and gear (on planetary)
1 lock Operation Applied by selector lever thru spring loaded linkage
1 Method of cooling Water
1 Flywheel assembly Steel stamping with welded on ring gear
! Manual valve type Spool ..
1
i Pressure regulator valve type Spool
'Hydraulic !Drive 51 1 51 1 51 51
Pressure
i
@ ldle (b)
Low 112 1 122 132 132
Reverse 91 1 92 1 89 89
Type Three element
lnner and outer sheet steel shells separated by sheet steel vanes.
Pump
Outer shell is pump housing which is welded to converter houslng.
lnner and outer shells separated by sheet steel vanes. ·
Turbine
Converter Assembly supponed in converter cover.
assembly Operation independent of cover and pump housing.
Stator Aluminum air foil supponed on a stationary sleeve
bv an over-runnin11: clutch of cam and roller desism.
Stall torque ratio 2.10
Stall speed.CRPM) 1620 1 1530 1680 1 1880
Diameter (nominal) 11.0 1 11.75
Type Compound planetary
!Drive 1.82 to 1.,., 1 l.70 to l.uu
Planetary Range ILow 1.82 1. 1.76
gear set Reverse 1.82 1.76
Low band Three linlced circular segments
Low band servo t'istonwith releàse spring and inner cushion spring
Case Material AlUminum (one piece)

(a) Floor mounted when used with bucket seats.

 POWERGLIDE

i· Engme Type L-é V-8 V-8 V-8

250 Cu.ln. 307 Cu.ln. J:7 (1..ln. 1
396 Cu.ln.
Availability Standard RPO Li3& L30 11 RPO L35
N/V factor 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.2 i
Closed throttle 650(17) 650117) 658(17) 660( 17) '
Output
Upshift Throttle at detent 1 1970(.50) 20i5(53) 2340(60) 2345(60)
shaft RPM
Full throttle 2283(58) 2397(61) · 2735(70) 2740(70)
and vehicle
Closed throttle 607(16) 607(16); 610(16) 610(16)
speed CMPH)
Downshift Throttle at detent 1450(37) 1333(34) 1505(39) 897(23)
F ull throttle 2135(55) 2260(52) 2535(66) 2590(66)
Type Multi-disc
Drive Description Waved steel with bonded organic facL-.gs
High clutch Plates Number ' 3 1 4
~en Description Flat steel
tilates Number 4 5
Type Multi-disc
Drive Description Flat steel with bonded organic facings
Reverse clutch lilates Number 4 5 1 5 1 ó
Reaction DescriPtion Flat steel
plates Number 3 5 5 6
Torque Maximum overall ratio 3.82 3.70
mu ltiplication Low and reverse 3.82 to 1.82 3.70 to 1.76
Type A suffix A
Lubricant Capacity Dry 17 19 1
'
(pts) Refill 6 6.5 l i
1
Type Centrifugai
Regulates pump oi! pressure
Operatior: ;
Governor to automatic shift control valve
Drive Mounted on output shaft 1
Location ln extension 1
Type lnternal-external gear 1
Number One: fronr. 1
Oil purr.p
Function To supply prel;::;urc i
Urive Convener pump 1
 FORWARD DIRECT FROHT IHTERMEDIATE
CLUTCH CLUTCH BAHD CLUTCH
STATOR
ROLLER
CLUTCH
STATOR
TURBO HYDRA-MA TIC TRANSMISSION (RPO M40)
GENERAL DATA
Type ---------------------------------------- Three
element automatic hydraulic torque convener
with a compound planetary gear set that
produces three forward speeds and reverse
Selector Lever
Location ------------------------ Steering column;
floor mounted on models using bucket seats
Operation --------------------- Actuates automatic
conuols by a hydraulic system
from a pressurized gear type pump
Ouadrant Pattern - Column ------ P-R-N-D-L2-Ll
- Floor ------------ P-R-N-3-2-1
Externai Control CoMecttons
Manual Linltage ---------- Selects desired operating
range by means of selector lever
Vacuum Modulator ----------------- Senses cbange
in the torque input to the trans-
mission and assures smooth shifts
Detent Solenoid. ------ Actuated by electric switcb on
the carburetor causing the -uansmission
to downshift under full throttle conditions
at car speeds below 70 miles per bour
IHTERMEDIATE LOW REAR
SPRAG SPRAG BAH!)
SPEEDOMETER
RIVEH GEAR ASII..
Parking Lock
Type -------------------------------- Locking pawl
Operation ----------------------------- Applied by
selector lever through manual linkage
Method of Cooling ---------------------------- Water
TORQUE CONVERTER
Driving Member (Pump) ------------- Multivane type,
sheet metal blade, spot welded to steel pump housing
that is an integral pan of the convener housing
Driven Member (Turbine) ------- Steel axial flowblades
assembled between inner and outer steel shells
Stator Assembly ----------------- Aluminum multivane
type biades mounted on a one way roller clutch
Stall Ratio -----------~----------- 230 (VS-307 & 327);
2.04 (VS-396 & 427)
Stall Speed (RPMJ
VS-307 ---------------------------------------NA
VS-327 ------------------------------------- 2130
VS-396 -------------------- ---------------- 2110
VS-427 ------------------------------------- 2220
Diameter (Nominal) --------'------------------- 12.20
 TURBO HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION-CONTINUED
CLUTCHES
Type ------------------------- lbree, nwltiple dialt
Material
Drive plates ----------------------- Waved ateel
wttb bonded orpnic factnp
Drtven platea --------------------- Flat ateei
Forward clutcb ------------------------- Five each
drive and drtven plates
Direct clutcb --------------------------- Ftve each
drive and drtven platea
Jmermediate clutcb ----------il----------
"'f< Three eacb
1;•. drive and driven platea
Releue spring ---------.:~-- Radial row ateel coll
Pu.NETARY GEAR UNlT
Front ----- Reacuon carrier assy --------- Four
aeel pinion pars
Rear ----- Output carrter aaay ----------- Four
steel pin1on geara
Gear Ratios
D(Drtve) ------------------ 2,48:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1
U <Low nro> ----------------------- 2.48:1, 1.48:1
Ll (Low one) -------------------------- 2.48:1
ll(Reverae) --------------------------- 2.08:1
Front Band
Type ------- One, circular steel Yith orpnic lintng
Funcuon ------------------------------ Provtdea
enpe J:lraking tn 2nd gear w1th
aelector lever tn L2 and Ll range
Rear Band
Type --------------------------- Double wrap
ctrc:ular ateei wtth organic Untng
Funaton --------------- Providea englne brattng
Lo range 1st gear; alao tn reverse
range tbe band bolda tbe reaaton
c:arner to apply reverae gear ratio
Seno uniu ------------------- P1aton w1tb
releue spnn1 and mner CllS1don
spnng tbat ac:ávatea tbe blnda
HYDRAUlJC SYSTEM
OU prea811%e pmip -----. ----------------- SupplJes
bydraulic preasure by gear eype
pump whicb is engine drtven
Pump preaure (450 RP,M input g 25 in. Hg vacuum>
Park -----------' --------------------- 70 PSI
Neutral ------------•----------------- 70 PSI
Drive (Ftrst, aecond, third) -------------- 70 PSI
L2 (Fttat, aecond) -------------------- 150 PSI
U --------------------------- 150 PSI
Reverse --------------------------- 10~ .5 PSI
Valvea
Type ------------------------------- Steel apool
Manual ----------------------- Eatabliabea range
at tranamlaslon operatlon
Preaaure reguluor -------------------- Controla
main line preasure
SbUt U-2) --------------- C.Ontrols oil pressure
for trans. ah1ft from 1-2 or 2-1
SbUt (2-3) --------------- C.Ontrols oll presaure
for erans. ah1ft from 2-3 or
Modulator ------------- Regulates line pressur
:t
w1th modulator oll pressure
var!es wttb torque to traruimi■alon
Accumulator ---------- To otuin greater flexll>Wty
1n attainlng deatred ah1ft c:urve
for vartoua engtne requtrements
Governar
Type -------------------- Croaa-a'Jl:ia centrifugal
Operatton --------------- Regulares a pte111ure
proporttonal to car apeed whtcb acts upon tbe
U-2)(2-3) ah1ft valves and modulator valve
LUBRlCANT
Type ------•·------------------------- A euffix A
Capactty ----------------------------- ·:22 pra
RefW ---------------------------------- 8 ptll
OU cooler ----------------------- Integral wttb
radtator aasembly and connected to
TORQUE MULTlPUCATla-l -~~~~~-="'""~~
tranamtsslon by mlet and outlet ptpea
V8-396 427
5.06:1 to 1.1
5.06:1 to 1.48
24:1 to 2 08
MANUFACTuRER evrolet otor Division CAR NAME

Owner Relations De artment CHEV-ROLET

MAILING ADORES$ 1077 Argonaut 11 A 11 G.M. Bldg. MODEL YEAR ISSI.IED: 10-15- 7
D~tro.it Michi an 48202 · . 1968 REVISE.D (e)

NOTES:
1. The Specificotions herein ore those in effect at dote of compilotion anel are subject to chonge. without notice by the manufactur•
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATEO: ;;
a. Specifications apply to standard models without optional equipment. Significant deviations are noted.
b. Nominal design dimensions are used throughaut these specifications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Car & Body Oimensions • • • • • • • • • • • 1,2 Drive Units •••••••••••• 14 Suspensions •••4••••••••••••
Engine - Mechanicol • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Broices •• ~•••••• ••••• 18, 19 Weights •••• " ••••••••••• ·••••
E lectri ca 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 Steering ••••••••••••••• 20 lndex ••••••••••••••••••••••

Body type, number of passenger & style nomes; use manufactur~r's

BODY - TYPES ANO STYLE NAMES- code for series & body style. ...

327 Cu.ln. 396 Cu. ln. 427 Cu.h

V8 - 275 HP V8 - 325 HP V8 - 385 F.
Optional ( L30) Optional ( L3 5) Optional (L:

BISCAYNE
2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger 15411
4-Door Station Wagon, 2-Seat 15435
4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger 15469
BEL AIR
2-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger 15611
4-Door Station Wagon, Z-Seat 15635
4-Door Station Wagon, 3-Seat -15645
4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger 15669
IMPALA
4-Door: Station Wagon, 2-Seat 16435
4-Door Sport Sedan, 6-Passenger 16439
4-Door Station Wagon, 3-Seat 16445
2-Door Custom Coupe, 5-Passenger 16447
2-Door Convertible, 5-Passenger 16467
4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger 16469
2-Door Spórt Coupe, 5-Passenger 16487
CAPRICE
4-Door Estate Wagon, Z-Seat 16635
4-Door Sedan, 6-Passenger 16639.
4-Door Estate Wa on 3-Seat 16645
 CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
See Pages 25, 26 for SAE Dimension Definitians
(AII dimensions in inc:hes unless otherwise indic:ated)
~li dimensions to ground are. for c:omparative purposes only and are shown with vehic:le IC?ad of two passengers in front and thre
in rear, exc:ept where otherw,se noted. ·,. ·
..
SAE '
MODEL Ref. Sedans Sport Convert- Station
No. 2-Dr 1 4-Dr Sedans I Coupes ibles 1 Wagons
WIDTH
T rac:k - Front W101 1
62.5 r 63.5
T rac:k - Rear .iL W102 bZ.4 1 63.4
Maximum overall c:ar width ~9"fr'
,.
Wl03 79.6
Bodv width at No. 2 pillar Wlt7

LENGTH
Body "O" to front of dash L 30
Ylheelbose L101 119.0
Overall c:ar length L103 214.7 1· ZL.-S. Y
Overhong - front L104 36.4 ..
Overhang - rear Ll0S 59.3 ' 1 58.5
Body unner struc:ture length L123
Bodv "O" line to { of reor wheel L127 100.0
Body "O" line ta w/s c:owl point L130 - . . . .
HEIGHT
Overall heiaht H101 55.8 . 1 54.8 1 54.3 1 54.ó 1 Só.7
Cowl height H114 3Q.O 1 38.7 1 39.6
Dec:k height H138
Roc:ker To ground 8.8 8. !) 1 9.4
panei - H112
front From front wheel ~
Roc:ker To ground 7.8 1 7.5 1. 7.4 1 9.0
ponel - Hlll
reor From rear wheel {
Windshield slope angle H122

GROUND CLEARANCE
Bumper to ground - front H102 12.9 1 12.6 13.4
3umper to ground - rear H104 12.6 1 12.2 .13. :-.s
Angle of approac:h H106 26 27
Angle of departure H107 - 14 15
Ramp breakaver angle H147 14 15
Min. runnina c:learanc:e (Soecifv) H156 5.9 1 !>. !) 1 !). 4 6.5
 CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS
See Pagas 25, 26 for SAE Oimension Definitions
(Al-1 dimensions in inches unless otherwise indicoted)

MODEL
SAE
Ref.
Sedans . Sport . Convert- Station
No. 2-Dr 1 4-Dr Sedan 1 Coupis ibles 1 Wagon
FRONT COMPARTMENT
Effective heod room H61 38.9 38.2 1· 38.3 1 38.8 39.2
Max. eff. leo room - occelerotor L34 41. 7 41. 6 41. 7
H. Point to Heel point H30 9.0, 9.2 9.0
H Point trovei ,l L17 4.8
Shou lder :room ;,~.:·
.,
W3 62.4 . ó2. 3
Hip room WS 63.7
Upper body opening to ground HS0

REAR COMPARTMENT
H Point couple distance LS0 36.2 36.l 33.3 34.6
Effective heod room H63 37.9 37.1 37.3 1 37.9 38.8
Min. effective leg room LSl 38.9 1 39.5 38.5 34.9 .. 37.5
H Point to Heel point H31 12.0 10.9 10.7 ''· 12.2
Min. lcnee room L48
Reor Comportment room L 3 25.7 28.7
Shoulder room W4 60.7 1 61.3 él.O 1 53.1 61.4
'P room W6 62.3 1 62.9 63.0 55.5 63.1
Upper body opening to ground H51

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Usoble luggage copacity V 1
Liftover height H195
Po.sition of spare tire storage
Method of holding lid open

STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT

Shoulder Room was 49.7
Hi .-oom W86 49.2
33.3
- 'ective leg room
Effective heod room
L86
H86 36.Z
Seot focing direction Rearward
STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACE
------------·-r · ---------------..,..9.6-o
Cargo length at floor - front seot
. _____________
1 L202:1
•
Cargo length at belt - front seat l L204 86.0
Cargo width - wheelbase W201 ! 49.-?
Opening width ot belt 1 W204 52.4
Moximum cargo height · H201 30. 7
Rear opening height H202 28.8
Cargo volume index (cu. ft.) V2
WC X L704 X H7nt 94.1 (a)
- 177K 1
 POWER TEAMS
Ondicate whether standard or optional)
A R ("' n
ENGINE AXLE RATIO
MOOEL
AVAILABILITY jjHI-' Torque TRANSMISSION · ' (Std. first) .
Ois~I. Compr. (lndicate A- C ratio)
cu.'"· Carburetor Ratio
RPM RPM '
~-Speed Base . 3·. 36 3.08 3.55 3.7C
ALL
MODELS
[2 .54: l low) A/C
14-Speed* Base
3.36 --
3.55 3.7C
3.31 3.07 3.55 3.73
327 One; 275 , 355 [2 .54: l low) A/C 3.31 --
3.55 3.73
STATION Option 4_i13bl 10.0: 1
rf·ôwn-
IPower- Base 3.36 --
3.55 3.7(
WAGONS
ALLMODELE
(L30) '-.·

CÍraft
@ @ glide* . A/C 3.36 --
3.55 3.7(
Base 3.08 2.73 3.36 3.5:
IPower-
.EXCEPT 4800 3200 3.7(
iglide*
STA. WGNS.
ALL trurbo *
A/C
Base
3.36
2.73 2.56
"' 3.55--3. 7(
3.08 3. 3t
MODELS IHvd-Mtc A/C 3.08 2. 73 .·3. 36 --
H.D..3-Spd* Base 3.31 3.07 3.55 3. 7:
[2 .41: l low) A/C
4-Speed* Base
3.31 " 3.55 --
3.31 3.07 3.55 3. 7:
--
ALL 396 One;
Option 4-Bbl
325 410 2.52: l low) A/C 3.31 3.55-- --
3. 5!
Power- Base 3.07 2.73 3.31
·MODELS (L35) Down- 10.25 :1 @ @ 3. 7.
~lide*
draft A/C 3.31 3.55-- --
4800 3200 Turbo* Base 2.56 2. 29. 2.73 3. o·
3.3
IHvd-Mtc A/C 2.73 --·· 3.07 3.3
IH .D. 3-Spd* Base 3.31 3.07 3.55 3.7
(2 .41: l low) A/C
14-Speed* Base
3.31 --
3. 55
3.31 3.07 3.55 3.7
--
ALL 427 One; 385 460 12 .52: l low) A/C 3.31 3.55-- --
Option 4-Bbl 3.7
1ODELS (L36) . Down- 10.25:1 @ @ 14-Speed':C 4. l
draft
Base 3.31 -- 3.55
4.5
5200 3400 (2 .20: 1 loW, 4.8

Turbo*
A/C
Base
3.31 -- --
2.73 2.56 ·3_ 07 3.3
--
Hyd-Mtc A/C 3.07 2.73 3.31 --
--
A - Stanc ard :e ·- Optional
.......
B - Econ omy _........
- Positrac ion required for 4. 10,
e - Perf ◄ ~rmanc" 4. 56, 4. 88; optional:y availablt-
D - Spec al for all 01 lhe r ratios.
 15400-600; 16400-600
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ENGINE - GENERAL
Tvoe. no. cvls. volve orr. QOº V-8 OHV
Bore ond stroke (nominal) 4. 001 X 3. 2.5 4. 094 X 3. 76 <
4. 2.51 .x 3. 76
Piston displocement, cu. in. 32.7 3Q6 427
/ 4.84
Bore spacing (~ to ~) 4.4
No. system 1 L. Bonk 1-3-5-7
{front to reor) Í R. Bonk 2-4-6-8
Firina order 1
l-R-4-3-6-5-7-2
Com,.res. ratio ln--inall ,J0.00:1 10. Z5: l
Cylinder Head Material .,..,e;.;: Cast Allov Iron
Cylinder Block Material Cast Allov Iron
Cyl. Sleeve-Wet,dry ,none None
Number of 1Front Two ..
mtg. points 1Rear n ......
Engine installation ongle 3 º 54"
Taxable Dia2xNo. Cyl.
horsepower 2.5
51.2 53.6 ~7.8
"
Publishing mox. bhp*
@ eng.RPM 275@ 4800 32.5@ 4800 385'@ 5200
Publishing mox. torque *
llb. ft.@ RPM) 355@ 3200 410@ 3200 460@ 3400
:ommended fuel
regular - premium Premiurn
ENGINE - PISTONS
Material Cast Alurninurn Allov
Flat. notched head, Domed head, valve cutout,
Description ond finish
slipper skirt slipper skirt
Weight {piston only) oz. 21.60 28.00 24.67
Top lond • 0365-. 0455 . 03 05 - • - 3 7 5
Cleoronce • 0012-. 0018
Skirt !Top • 0005-. 0011 (a) • 0010-. 0016(b) (e)

-
Oimi,~)
ÍBottom
No. 1 ring .2218-.22.83
---
.2253-.2318 .2348-.2413
Ring groove No. 2 rin" .2218-.2283 .2253-.2318 • 2348-. 2413·
depth No. 3 rino • 2038-. 2.103 .2.098-.2.168 .2.183-.22.48
No. 4 ring - None
* Max. bhp (brake horsepower) and mox. torque corrected to 60° F and 29.92 in. Hg otmospheric pressure.

( a) Measured 2 ~ 24 from top of piston.

(b) Measured 1. 955 from top of piston.
(e) Measured 1. 91 O from top of piston.
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ENGINE - RINGS
No. 1 oil or.comn. Comnression
Function
(top to
No. 2, oil or comp. ComDression
bottom) No. 3, oil or comp. Oil
No. 4, oi I or comp. None '
Description .Upper- Cast alloy iron; bbl. face; chm. plt. pn 327; moly inlay on
Compres• material, coating 396 & 427
sion. etc. Lower Cast alloy iron; inside bevel & tapered face; wear resistant ctng
Width (a) 1 • 0770 - • 0775
1
Gap lb\ 1 • 919 - • 020
j. Multi - piece (2 rails and one spacer expander)
Description •
material, coating,
.,
,.9~; .
Rails - steel. chrome plated OD ..
Oil etc. Expanders - stainless steel
Width • 1870-. 1890 (assembled)
Gap • 015 ..: . 055 1 .• 010 - • 030
Expanders ln oil ring assembly
ENGINE - PISTON PINS
Material Chromium steel ;.
Length z. 990 - 3.010 1 2.. 930 - z. 950
Oiameter • 9Z70 - • 92.73 1 • 9895 - • 9898
Locked in rod, in
piston, floating, etc. Locked in rod
Type
Bush-l ln rod or pi ston None
ing ( Material None ·.

--
Cleoronce
ln niston
ln rod
Direction & amount offset in pi ston
.00015 - • 00025 1 . • 111_111·.., "'- _
.-- - --
111111.ilk

ENGINE- CONNECDNG ROOS

Materiol Drop forged steel
Weight (oz.) 20.80 27.84
Length (center to center) 5. 699 - 5. 705 6.130 - 6.140
Material & Typit Premium aluminum.
Beoring Overol I length • 7''H • ~:> l
Cleorance (limits) • uuu, - • 00~8 • 0009 - • 0029
End play • 009 - • 0013 • 0ló - • 0Z0

(a) Upper • 0775 - • 0780; lower • 0770 - • 0775

(b) Upper ._010 - • 020; lower • 013 - • 025
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ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT
Material Cast nodular iron 1 Forged steel
Vibrotion damper type Rubber mounted ine~tia
End thrus t token by bearing (No.) . 5 .
Crankshaft end play

Material & type

• 002 -
• 006 • 006 .010
Steel with backed insert ( selected bearing material - copper lead
-
allov or "Dremium aluminum - for intended operation or a1>1>lication
C1earance (a) (D)
No. 1 2. 4502 X • 752 ' 2. 7507 X • 992
Main Joumol
No. 2 Jt 2. 4505 X • 752 2. 7507 X • 992
bearing dia. and No. 3 .,;,;'-
,,
2. 4505 X • 752 2. 7505 X • 992.
bearing No,4 2. 4505 X • 752 2.. 7505 X • 992
overall No.5 2.4507 X 1.177 2. 750ó X 1. Z52.5
length No.6 None ..
No. 7 None
Oir.& amt. cyl.offset None
Cronkpin journol diometer 1. 999 - 2. 000 2. 199 - 2. 200
.
ENGINE - CAMSHAFT
Location ln block above cr anksh aft
Material Cast alloy iron
' Material Steel backed babbitt
..... arings
Number 5
Gear or c:hain Chain
Crankshaft gear or
sproc:ket material
Steel sprocket
Type of
Camshaft geor or
Drive
sproc:ket material Cast alloy iron Cast aluminum
No. of links 46 50
Timing
c:hain Width .740 • 740
Pitch • 500 • 500
. ENf!~E-VALVE SYSTEM
-"ir oulic lifters (Std., opt., NA)
Valve rototor, type
Standard

(intake, exhaust)
None
Rocker rotio l. 50: 1 1 l. 70: 1
Operating
tappet
lntoke Zero
c:learance
(indicate hot
or cold)
Exhaust Zero .-

(Continued)

(a)~o. 1•• 0008 - .0020;No. 2, 3, &4.,.0008- .0024;Nc5, .0015 • .0031

(b) No. 1 & 2, • 0010 - • 0020· No. 3 & 4, • 0013 - • 0025; ~o. e;, • 0015 - • 0031
MODEL 1327 Cu.ln. V-8 (L30) 1396 Cu.ln. V-8 (L35) 1427 Cu.ln. V-8(
ENGINE-VALVE SYSTEM (conl}
Opens (ºBTC) 28º 28° 40°
Timing
(based on
lntake Closes (ºABC) 72°
'
i n~o. 80°
Duration - d-. 280° ' 286-P 300°
top of
romp
Opens (-BBC) 78° ' 75º 88º
points) Exhoust Closes (0 ATC) 30° 31º 32º
Duration - deg. 288° 28~º 300°
Volve openina overlaD 58º 59º 7Z"
Material Allov steel-alurninized face & head on V -396 & 4l7
Overal I length 4. 870 - 4; 88Q 5.215 - 5.235
Actual overall heod cdJ. 1. 935 - 1. 945 2. 060 - 2. 070 ...
Angle of seet & fac~ 46 º ( seat) 45 º (face)
Seat insert material. None
Stem diameter • 3410 - • 3417 .3715 - .3722
Stem to guide clearance • 0010 - • 0027 "
Lih (@ zero lash) .3900 . 3983 .4614
lntake
Outer Volve closed
spring (lb.@in.) 76-84@ 1.70 84-96 @ 1. 88 94-106@ 1.
press. & Volve open ;~
len,1th (lb.@in.) 194-206@ 1.25 205-225 @ 1. 48 3.03-327 @ 1.
lmer Volve closed
spring (lb.@in.) Spring damper
press. & Volve open
length (lb.@in.) Spring damper
Material Hie:h allov steel-aluminized face. also aluminized hd. on 396 &
Overall length 4. 913 - 4. 933 s. 345 - 5. 365
Actual overall heod dia. 1. 495 - 1.505 1. 715 - 1. 725
Anale of seat & face 46 ° l seatl 45 º Cface l
Seot insert material Nane
Stem diameter • 3410 - • 3417 • 3713 - .37Z0
Stem to guide clearance - 0010 - • 0027 • 0015 - .0032
Lift (@zero lash) - 4100 - 3983 .4800
Exhaust
Outer Volve closed
spring (Ui.@in.) 76-84@ 1. 70 84-96 @ 1. 88 94-106@ 1.
presa. & Volve open
length o•.@in.) 194-206 @ 1. 25 . 205-225@ 1. 48 303-327@ 1.
lnner Volve .closed
(lb.@in.) Spring damper
spring
press. & Valv• open
length (llt.@in.) Spring damper

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Main bearings Prêssure
Type of Connecting rods Pressure
lubrica• Piston pins Snlash
tion .
(splash,
Camshaft bearinas Pressure
pressure, Taooets Pressure
Timing gear or choin Centrifuszallv oiled from front camshaft bearing
nozzle) - -
MvDEL _ bZ7 Cu. ln. V-8 (L3(l ·'396 Cu, ln. V-8 (L35} 1427 Cu. ln. V -8 (L36)
ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (conL)
0il pump type Gear
.
Normal oil pressure (lb. engine rpm)(A
0il press. sending unit (elec::t. or mec::h.)
50-65 PSI@ 2000.
Electi:ic
.
50 .. 75 PSI <Sl ZOOO

Type oil intake (floating, stationary)

0il filter system (full flow, part., other)
Stationarv
Full flow. -
Filter replac:ement (element, c::omplete) C~m:olete;;
Copacity of c/c::ase, less filter-refill (qt.) 4
32º and above - SAE 20W or SAE luw-~u
0ºF to 32ºF* -. SAE l0W or SAE l0W-30
0il grade rec::ommendecÍ (SAE viscosity
and temp•roture range) -1 Below 0ºF - SAE 5W or SAE 5W -20
.;1,' *(S'AE SW-30 can be used at temperatures b,úow freezing)
-,.
Engine Service Reqmt. (MM, MS, etc::.) MS or .uu

ENGINE- EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type (single, single with c::ross-ovor, Dual
dual, other) Single with crossover
Muffler No. & type (reverse flow, Twora with
stroight thru, separate resonator) One~ reverse flow resanators
one

Ea..ülNE- CRANKCASE VENDLATION SYSTEM

Type (ventilates to atmos., IStondord Ventilates to induction svstem.
induc::tion system,other~0ptionol None
Moke ond model AC Snark Plusz; 327 Cu. ln. - 6422451; 39ó 8t 4Z7. - ó4Z4l50
Loc::ation Left front rocker cover
Energy sourc::e (manifold
Control voc:uum, c::orburetor oir Manüold vacuum.
Unit atreom, other)

Control method (vorioble

orific::e, fixed orific::e, Variable Orüice
other)
Diac::hargH (to intoke
monifold, c::orb. oir Intake Manüold
intoke, oir c::leoner
intoke, other)
Complete Air lnlet (breather c::op,
ayatem c::orburetor oir c::leoner,
other)
Carburetor air cleaner
.-
Flome orrestor (ac::reen,
c::hec::k volve," other) Screen

A - Bench test - no flow conditions

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ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
Type (Air injection, engine Manual Transm1ss1on - Air m3ect10n reactor equ1ptnent
modifications, other) Automatic Transmission - ControUed combustion svstem
Semi-articulated va,ne type
Air
Type
Oisploc-ent 19.3 .
lnjection
Drive ratio 1. 15: 1
Pump Drive type Crankshaftpulley
Relief volve (type) (a\ Pressure (plate tVPe)
Filt•r (describe) Centrifuual air cleaner
Air distribution ' Manifold
(heod, monifold, etc.) -1,
Air Point of entry ,r.. Exhaust norts
lnjection
System lnjection tube 1.D. .2565
Checlc volve tvoe Pressure (plate type)
Bockfire protection (type) Diverter Valve ...
Molce Rochester
Model 7028213 7028212 7028211 I 7028210 70282.11 I 70Z8Zl0
Carbureto, Borrei size 1. 38 Primarv; 2. 25 Secondarv
Drive - ô00 - r óOO ··- •· 1 óQO
ldle speed
Neutral
ldle A/F mixture
700 - 700 l -
Not snecified
700
,
' 1 -
Aux. Adv. Svstems (tvoe) None
Malce Delco-Remv
Model 111129811111297 111169 1111169
Cent'fgal Stort Crom) CJOO Q00 900
adv. in lntermed.
crank 11oints 22@2QX) 17@l<JX> 17@2000 17@2000
degrees@ élea.@ ,..,,.
Oi stributor eng. rpm Mox.deg.@rpm 34®4100 30®4100 32®5000 32@5000

Vacuum Stort lin H,.\ 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00

adv. in lntermed.
cronk points None
degrees@ deo.@ in. Ho
eng. rpm Mox. deg.@ in
15@15.5 15@17 15@15. 5 15@15. 5
Vacuum Source Carburetor
Timino • Crank dearees@ rpm Cb\ TDC f 4BTC 4BTC 4BT(.;
Cooling Syst-
.
(describe changes) None

Exhaust System None

(describe changes)

(a) Diverter·valve that is separate from the pump

(b) At idle.
* Used with manual transmissions only.
lnduction type: Corburetor, fuel
iniec:tion, suDerchoraer. Carburetor
Fuel Refill c:apac:ity (U.S. gols.) 24 f annroximatelv)
Tonk Filler locotion Behind hinüed rear license nlate .l*l
Fuel
Type (elec. or mec:h.) : Mechanical .·
Pump Locations Lower ri~ht front of en.2:ine
Pressure ranae 5.00-6.50PSI J 7. 00 - 8. 50 PSI
Vacuum booster (std., optional, none) None
Fuel TvDlt Fine me sh nlastic strainer in ~asoline tank
Filter Loc:ations ...! and oaoer filter in carburetor inlet
::hake type ,;~/· Autornatic
lntake manifold heat c:ontrol
exhaust or water)
Exhaust
..
Carbure- Air cleaner Standard Oil-wetted :ea:eer
tor type Optional None
ldle speed (spec. Manual 700 lneutraU 1 700 (neutral) 1 700 (neutral)
neutral or drive) Automatic 600 (drive) 1 600 {drive) 1 600 (drive)
t)
ldle A/F mix. Not specified >

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Engine Carburetors No. Used Boirrel
Model Usage Displ. Transmission and Type .Si-ze
- 3 & 4-Speed Rochester
Make Model

70Z.8213 One; 1. 38 (Prim)

Powerglide 4-Bbl 2. 25 (Sec)
327 7028212
15400 Turbo Hyd-Mtc Rochester
. down-
1,. ...
. . draft ·•
.. ' H.D. 3-Speed 7028211
One; .. 1. 38 (Prirn)
15600
396
4-Speed. Rochester 4-Bbl .
Powerglide & down- 2.. 25 (Sec)
702.8210
TurboHyd-Mtc Rochester draft
16400 H.D. 3-Speed One; 1. 38 (Pri:m)
4-Speed Rochester 70Z.8211 4-Bbl
427
Turbo Hyd-Mtc Rochester 7028210 down- ~. 25 (Sec)
16600 drait

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ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM
Type system (pressure, pressure. vented,
otmospheric, other)
Pressure .
Rodiotor cop relief volve pressure 15 + l '·PSI
Circula- Type (choke, bypass) Cholée
tion
thermostat Starts to open at (• F) 192º ·- -;198º
Type (centrifugai, other) Centrifue:al
GPM@ 1000 numa rnm 57 (gj 4400 82@ 5200
Water
pump
Number of pumps One
Drive (V-belt, other) 1
V-belt
Bearing type
"
t;J,. Permanentl v lubricated dcuble row ball. ...,, ,,.,,_ .. ..•.,,._.,,.
Interna! Externai
~

By-pass recirculation type (intert;' ext.)

Radiator core type
(cellular, tube ond fin, other)
Tube and center
Cooling· With heater (qt.) 15 ~~ ·•
system Without heoter (qt.) 14 21
copocity Opt. equipment-specify (qt,) 16 22
Woter jockets full length of cyl. (yes, no) Yes
Water oll around cylinder (yes, no) Yes t•
,.
Number ond type.
(molded, straiaht) One, molded
Lower·
lnside diameter 1.15· 1.88
) Number and type
(molded, straight) One, molded
Radiator
Upper
hose
lnside diameter 1.50
Number and type
(molded, straight)
None One, molded
By-pass
lnside diameter
-- • 725 - • 765
Number of biades & soocina 4 - staªªered
Diameter 17.62
Fan Ratio-fan to crankshaft rev. • 949: 1
Fan cutout type None
Beoring type Double row ball
Fan A ~

*Drive Generator or alternator A E

belts Woter Pump A E
(indicate Power Steering B F
belt used
by letter)
Air Conditioning e G
D H

• Drive Belt Dimensions A 8 e D E F G H 1 J 1

Angle of V ~ 38º 42º

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MOOEL 327 Cu. ln. V8 (L30) 396 Cu. In. V8 (L35) 427 Cu. ln. V8 (L36)
ELECTRICAL - SUPPLYSYSTEM
Moke ond Model Delco-Remv 1980030
Voltoge Rtg.& Totol Plotes 12 Volt; 66 plat-e .
Battery
SAE Desiqnation & AmD. Hr. Rta. 61 amo. hr. Cº1 20 hr. rate
Locotion
Right front engine co:,;npartrnent
Termino! grounded Negative
Make lJelco-.t<.emy
Gene rotor Model 1100794
-,
n.;,.,.,:i,.. ......... +;+.;,,.d q_37 amns
1
or Type ond roting
Altemotor Output at engine idle (neutr#} 13 amos 13 amps 15 an:ip,s
Ratio-Gen. to Cr/s rev.
.,J.
.r, : 2. 4b: 1
Make Delco-Remy
Model 1119515
Type Vibrator
Closing voltoge
i generotor rpm
None
Cutout
Regulotor relay Reverse current
to open
None ;:
1

Regu• Voltage 13. 8 - 14. 8 @ 85ºF

lated
Voltage
Current
Temperoture
--
Onerating
test Load 3 - 8 amneres
conditions Other
None
ELECTRICAL - STARTING SYSTEM
Make Delco-Remv
Starting Model 1108361 1107365
Motor Rotation (drive
end view) Clockwise
Switch (solenoid. monuol) Solenoid
3-Spd.& 4-Spd - ~~act_ gearshüt lever in neutral and depr
Motor
~utc . . .1~or p o 1tl .. n.
control
Storting
procedure ln'ltf~til.f rt - ace contr
ress
1 1ever m
- ~nitiol1 ~f START ~ release as soon
accePerator to I oor J.>n~ re'iease.T u:
as en
-- Engagement type
ne s ar s.
Positive shüt solenoid
Pinion meshes (front, reor)
..
Rear
Motor
Pinion 9 9
Number ló8
Drive
M-,ual 153
of teeth Flywheel
Auto. 153 168
Flywheel tooth Manual • 4010· --·. 4130 • 4100· - • :ilZ20
face width Auto. .4010 - ~4130 .4100 - .4220
 :
MODEL 11321 Cu. ln. V8 (L30) 396 Cu.ln. V8 (L35) 427 Cu. In. V8 (L:
ELECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM Manual 1Auto Manual 1·Auto Manual 1 Auto
Conventionol - Std., Opt., N.A. ~t::.n,h1.rd
Type Tronsistorized - Std., Opt., N.A. N.A .. •
Other (specify) 1\T,..-... ··
Moke Delco-Remv
Model 1115275 > 1115,.4?.
Coil
Amps
Enoine stooned 4.n
Engine idling 1.8
Make n ... 1... n_ ~ .,. ......... "'.

Model ll 112Q8 ·11112q7 111116g· 1 1 11 1 f'..,Q

Cent'fgol Stort (rpm) :,,.f QI 10 qnn qnn
...
ach,. in · ..~-
.. "··· ,,.,.,. .•"\·.,.
c/shoft lntermediate
degrees@
points deg.@ rpm
26@2000 17@1900 17@2000 17'@2000
engine
rpm
(nominal) Mox. deg,@ rpm 34t@4100 3ntãl41 oo ~,1ror:;.nnn 32@5000
Oi stributor Vocuum Stort (in. Hg.) 8.00 10.00 8.00 R.nn
odv. in
c/shaft lntermediote
degrees@ points, deg.@in. Hg. None ,.
in. Hg.
(nominal)
Mox. deg. in. Hg. 15t@15 .5 lStãll 7 1 c;(ã) 1 e; _e; 1 "/rol e; '-
Breaker gop (in.) . 019
Cam angle (deg.) 28-32
Breakt>r orm tension (oz.) 19-23 ?R-~,
✓-
Cronkshoft deg, Ci rpm la) TDC 4BTC 4BTC
Timing
Mark locotion Torsional damner
Make AC Snark Plu,z
Model AC 44 AC'". _4~N
Spark
Plug
Threod (mm) 14
Tightening torque (lb. ft.) 25
Gap • 033 - .038
Conductor tvoe Linen core imnrellnated wi+l, ,:,1 ert,-ir:i 1 ,.nnnnrH-nn n,~f:p,-
Coble lnsulation type Rubber wi+n n•onrP-n"' iacket
Spork plug protector Neo:orene
ELECTRICAL - SUPPRESSION
catións & type u None-metallic high tension ignition cables

(a) At idle
 15400-óOO· ló400-ó00
MODEL 327 Cu. I • V-8 L30 427 Cu.ln. V-8 L36
ELECTRICAL - INSTRUMENTS ANO EQUIPMENT
Speed- Type ni::tl
ometer Trip odometer (yes,no) NA .
Charge indicatar - type Tell-tale ,·
Temperature indicator - type Tell-tale
Oil pressure indicator - type Tell-tale '
Fuel indicotor - type li'l oc+.,.; r- uaue

Other Refer to page 23

Wind- Type - Standard 'Electric. Two-s"Oeed
shield
wiper Tv.,. - Ootional :J. None
Wind- TYff ~ Standard ,;,,... ~•. Pushbutton - standard
shield
washer Type - Optional None
Type Vibrator
Horn Number used Two
Amp draw (each) (low note) 4.5 - 6@ 12.5 v. (Hi note) 4.2 - 6.2@ 12.5 V.
-
DRIVE UNITS CLUTCH (Manua1Transn11ssaon) .. 327 Cu.ln. V-8 396 Cu.ln. V-8 427 Cu.ln. V-8
3 & 4-Spd H. Dty (MOl )* 3 &. 4-Speecl 3 & 4~Speed.
Make & type
i .nev. sinaJe drv disc Sinale drv disc. semi- centrifu@'.al
Ty11e Dressure Dlate sDrinas Dianhra2m Dianhraam. bent fineer desien
Total spring load (lb.). 2100 - 2300 2450 - 2750 2450 - 2750 2600 .. 2800
N ~ clutch driven discs nno
Material P1•orninm ararlo woven tvne asbestos
Outside & inside dia. 10.34 & 6.5 11.00 & 6.5 11.00 & 6.5
Clutch Total eff.areo(sq.in.) 101.54 12~.70 l'-~.70 •
facing Thickness .135 each
Engagement cushion-
ing method Flat spring steel between facings
Release T ype & method
bearing of lubrication Single row ball., packed and seated
Torsianal Methods: springs,
domping friction material
Coil springs

* '"1.01 - Option for heavy duty clutch.

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MODEL 327 Cu.ln. (L-30) 396 Cu.ln. (L-35) 427 Cu.ln. (L-36)
DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS
ManuQI 3-sDeed (std. Dr oat.) Standard'
Manual 4-saeed (std. or oat.) Ootional'
Manual with averdrive (std. or oat.) NA
Automatic (std. or opt.)
?
Powerglide & Turbo Hydra-Matic (Optional)
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAL TRANS.

i.+
. ._;-
~-~ "" .•.. ' . .. _,........,.

Number of forward speeds

3-Sod 4-Sod HD 3-Sod 4-Snd HD 3-Snd 4-S'[ eed
3 4 3 4 3 4 4
ln first 2.54 2.54 2.41 2.52 2.41 .. 2.52 2. 2,
Transmis-
ln second 1.50 1.80 i.sq 1.88 1.SQ 1.88 1.6-
sion ratios ln third 1.00 1.44 1.00 1.46 1.00 1.46 1.2·
ln fourth
ln reverse
--
2.63
1.00
2.54
--
2.41
1.00
2.59 2.41
--
1.00 LO
2.SQ 2.2
Svnchronaus meshina specifv gears All forward aears '
Shift lever location Steering column 3-Speed
Floor mounted 4-Sneed
Capacity (pt.) 3. 5 nts. for H. D. 3-Sod; 3 nts. for 3 &t. 4-Snd
T vae recommended Meetine: Militarv Snecs MlL-L-2105B
Lubricant SAE vis• s..-m•• SAE 80
cosity Winter SAE 80
number Extreme cold SAE 80
DRIVE UNITS - MANUAL TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE
(For transm·ss·on
1 1 data see manual trans mi·ss·10n s ec t'10n )
Type (planetary or other)
Manual lockout (yes, no)
Downshift accelt,rator contrai (yes, no) NOT
Minimum cut-in s0eed
Gear ratio AVAILABLE
Capacity (pt.)(Overdrive only)
Separote fi Iler (yes, nQ)
T ype recommended
Lubricant
SAE vis- Summer
cosity Winter
number Extreme cold
M~.1EL VS--327 VS-396 VB-327 VB-396 VB-427
==================================================
DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Trode nome Power'1'1ide Turbo Hvdra-Matic
Type describe Torque converter with planetary gears
Selector locotion Lever steering cloumn; floor mounted when used with console
anti ontion"'l bnrkF>t seat~ on convertibles and counes
P-Park P-Park
List gear ratios Selector Pottem R-1.76 R-2.08
ond indicote which are used in N-Neutral N-Neutral
each selector position 1
D-2.76-1.00 D-2.48-1.48-1.00
.,.._,-~ L-1.76 L 2 -2.48 L 1 -2.48
. ·~·
57{1-2):98(2-3 )1 5g1-2l: lCHZ- 3)
~

Max. upshift s_peed-drive ronae 70 5lll-2l: 92(2-3) 1

Max. kickdown speed-drive range 66 45{2-ll: 86(3-2)1 48(2-1 ):96(3-2) I 4~1);9~ 2)
Number of elements 3 ~

Torque Max. ratio at stoll 2..10 2.30 1 2.04

convertor Type of cool ing (air, 1iquid) Water
Nominal diameter 11.75 12.20
Lubricont
Capacity-refiU (pt.) 6.5 8 r;
Type recommended A suffix A ··-
Special transmission
features

DR' . UNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT

-Number used One
Type (straight tube, tube-in•tube, Straight tube (dam:per on front U-joint with automatic trans-
interna 1-external damper, etc.) missions for Capr1ce models onlv) -

Manual 3-speed trans. 3.25 X 62.16 X .065

Outer
diom. x
Manual 4-speed trans. 3.25 X 62.16 X .065
length" x
wall
tnick- Overdrive transmission
ness Not Available
Powerglide (327 & 396 V-8)- 3.25 X 62.16 X .065 (a)
Automoti e tran smi ssion (327 V-8)- 3.25 X 60.14 X .065
Turbo Hvd-Mtc {396 & 427 V-8)-"3.25 x 61.17 X .065 {b)
• Center to center of universal jointa, or to centerline of rear attachment. (Continued)

(a) Caprice models 3. 25 x 61. 76 x • 065

(b) Caprice models 3. 25 x 60. 06 x • 065 .
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DRIVE UNITS- PROPEUER SHAFT (cont.}

Type (plain,
Inter• anti-friction)
None
mediate

-- ...
bearing Lubricatiari (fitting,
prepack)

Type Yoke
Slip
Number of teeth 27
Yoke
1
Spline O.D. 1.1750
_;(

Moke and Mfg. No.

iJf.
Chevrolet 3841921
Number llsed Two
Type (bali and trunnion,cross) Cross l.

Universal Rear attach.(u-bolt,clamp,etc.) U-Bolt

joints Type (plain,
anti-friction) Anti-friction
Beoring
Lubric. (fi tting, ;,
prepack) Prepack '.
Drive taken through (torque tube
or arms, springs) Control arms
T orque taken through (torque tube
. or orms, springs) Control arms

DRIVE UNITS - AXLE

Type (front, rear) Rear
Description Senii-floating, over hung hypoid pinion
and rine: e:ear .
Limited Slip differential, type Dual disc clutches
Drive Pinion Offset 1.5
No. of differential pinions Standard 2: Limited slin 4
Pinion adjustment (shim, other) None
Pinion bearing odj. (shim, other) Shim
Wheel bearing type Sine:le row cvlindrical rolle:r
Cooocitv (ot.) 3.5
Type recammended Meetine: Militarv St>ecs. MI~L-2105B
Lubricant SAE vis• Summer SAE 80
cosity Winter SAE 80
number Extreme cold SAE 80
AXLE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS
(See page 3 for axle ratio usoge)

Axle ratio
2.56 2.73 3.0.7 3.08 3.31 3.36 3.55 3.70 3.73 4.10 ~-5.6 4.88
No. of IPinion 16 15 14 12 13 11 11 10 11 10 9 8
teeth IRing gear 41 41 43 37 43 37 39 37 .41 41 41 39
Ring Gear O.D. 8.125 for
------
327 Cu.ln. 3-Snd •. P/Gld & T/Hvd combinatior
 ,' 1 15400-600; 16400-600
MOuEL ==========='===========================
DRIVE UNITS-WHEELS
T ype & material ~l,n,-+ .,,.,.r\'k,=, ~~.,,,. .,,+~.... 1
Std. 14 x 5J .. excent Station WaaQns 14 x 6-TK
Rim (size & flange type)
Opt. 14 x 6JK except Station Wagons
15 x 6JK Cwith 15 in. tires l exéf!nt Station Waoons
Type (balt ar stud) Stud ..
Attac:hment Circ:le diameter 4.75
Number ond size 5 hex nuts 7 /16-ZO UNF-ZB
1

MODEL il
;!'1
...
DRIVE UNITS- TIRES
Size, ply rating, & ply
8. 25 x 14 - Z ply (4-ply rating) except Station Wagons
8. 55 x 14 - Z nlv (4-nlv ratinal Station W"'ªº.,...,,:.
Standard
Jype (bias, radial, etc:.) Bias
Full roted I Frant 24; Station Waaons - 22
lnflatian I Rear
i:, __ ..,.
28: Station Waaons - 32
Rev./Mile ot 50 MPH 755 (8. 25 X 14\ 74~ 18.55 X 14H:
'
8.15 x 15 - 2 ply (4 ply rating) except Station· Wagons
G70-15 - Z ply (4 ply rating) except Station Wagons (a)
O, ··-.nol Size, ply rating, & ply 8.45-15 - 4 ply (8 ply rating) Station Wagons (a)
8.45-15 - 2 ply (4 ply rating) 4-dr Sport Se~an.

BRAKES - PARKING
Type of c:ont,ol Foot Dedal annlv: "T" handle release
Loc:otion of c:ontrol Left of steerine: colunm under instrument nanel
Operates on Rear service brakes

----
lf sepo• Type (internai or externai)
rate fr,--. Drum diameter
servic:e
bra!
Lining size (length x
width x thic:kness) --
(a) Required with front disc brake option.
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BRAKES- SERVICE STANDARD FRONT DJSC (Oot)
Type (drum or disc) Drum Disc
Self adjusti~g (std., opt., N.A.) Standard,
Power broice moke & 1 Std.
1----------+---------------------------------
ty pe Cremote, int., etc.) ( 0pt.
-- -.
Bendix; Delco-Moraine vacuum power unit. inteszral
Effective orea (sq. in.)* 1 Sl.4 'll .. l l ,1L /..
Gross lining orea (sq. in.)** 1 g8 • 4 ' 126 • .O
Swept area (sq. in.)*** 328 • 3 368 • 4
P ercent broice effectiveness - front 5 8. 5 5 7. O
0iometer 11-F_r..;;o_n_t-----111----------•----=l.:l:..:•:...0=----------..!.-----=l:...::l:..:•:...7.:..::5;..,.._ __
(nominal) 1Rear -1, 11.0
Drum or Type ond
0isc material Composite; rim- cast iron; web- steel Cast iron
0isc (vented or solid) Vented
No. pistons per caliper ·-4
Wheel cy~ t-F'-º-"'---------ff----------=l..:;.•.:1~8:...7:..:5::......__________...:_ _ _..;2::.:.•·.:0:..=6:.:3:...·_ _ __
inder bore Reor 1.00
Bore 1. 00 1. 00
Moster 1 (nJ
e y ,n er
1. d displacemenll.,
r- ___
Fr.;;o~nt
_____,..;;.__~-----.!·-=5~7~c,:.lu~-~in~-...J::~0:.....:!:P..JS~I:!:.,_______-4.:,.•.::!.5~7~c:.!:uu-~i=n!a..:-~(@~0~P~s~I--
di~tribution I Reor % • 35 cu. in. ® O PSI • 35 CU'. in. (@ O PSI
0iscBrk. Type (proportion, deloy,
Volve metering, other) Check valve
Pedal ore rotio
Line pressure ot 100 lb. pedal lood 73g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--1.._______ - - - - - - - - - -
Shoe cleoronce adjustment Self adiustinsz ______
Drum or 0isc Dru:ru._____________-+----Fron~dis-=c_ __
Bonded or riveted Bonded . . Riveted -
1-M_o_te_r_ia_1_ _ _-ia-_ _ _ _ _ _ _Molded- asbestos Molded• asbestos
Size Pourtim __-or .
9.2s x 2_.75 x .168 s.96 x 2.21 x .41
Front Oength x 1-:;b;:o,:or:.:,d:...-1+-----------------------1------------
Wheel width x Second.
thiclcness) or in- 11.63 X 2. 75 X .168 5.96 X 2.21 X .41
Brake b,.ard
lining Segments per shoe One One
Material Molded asbestos Molded asbestos
Size Prim. 01
Rear (length x ~t,,;;.;u~---~-=-d..-f+,_ _ _ _ _9_.2_5_x_2_._o..;.o_x_._1_6_8
_ _ _--+--9_._2_5_x_2_._o_o_x_._1_6_8_
Wheel width x Second. ·
thiclcness) ~!~d 11. 63 X 2. 00 X .168 11 • 62 X 2. 00-x • 168
Segments per shoe One One
• Excludes rivet holes, grooves, chomfers, etc. 0 lncludes rivet holes, grooves, chamfers, etc.
**• Total swept areo for four brakes. (Widest lining contact width for each brake x its contoct circumference.)
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STEERING
=============:/:!;.==========-----=-....- =- ·-----------------==-
Manual (std., opt., NA) Standard - Enerr,_v absorbiri.u· steerine1 column
Power (std., opt., NA) Ootional
Adjustoble Type and TILT: Tilt achieved with universa,µ.y-jointing steering shaft
steering wheel description at base of steerinr,_ wheel: 5-inch vertical trave! ranlle.
(tilt, swing, other) (std., opt., NA) - Ontion
Manual 16.5 >
Wheel diameter
Pawer 16.5
Outside Woll to wall (1. & r.) 43.0
Turning front Curb to curb (1. & r.)
diameter 41.0
(feet) lnside
rear Curb to curb (1~,
Wall to wall (1. ~ r.)

Outside whl.angle. with inside whl.éít20-

r.)
24.0

18.10
.,,. n .........,. .. , _,,._,

Tvoe Semi- reversible. recirculatin2: bali nut

Make Sa2:inaw Steerinº' ;.
Manual Gear
Ratios
!Gear 24. 1
IOverall 30.7:1
No, wheel turns 5. 8 lock to lock
Typ• (coaxial, linkage, etc.) Coaxial •:
Make Sae:inaw Steerintz '..
Type Same as manual
Power
Gear
Ratios
!Gear 17.5:1
IOverall 21.2:1
Pump driven by Crankshaft nullev
Number wheel turns 4. O lock to lock
Type Parall~lo cr,-am
Location (front or reor
Linkage of wheels, other) Rear
Orag link (trans. or longit.) None
Tie rods (one or two) Two
lnclination at camber (deg.) 7 to 8
Steering Beorings Upper Ball stud with non-metallic bearina surface
Axis (type) Lower Ball stud with non-metallic bearina surface
Thrust None
Whl.A,ign. Caster (deg.) · P 1/4 to P 1-174
Crct- .. e cit Camber (deg.)
C\ wt.& N 1/4 to P 3/4
prererred) T oe-in (outside track inches) 1/8 to 1/4
Steerina soindle & ioint type ForD';nll w;th nad fo,. TnQ""...:.&.:-- l-,..,..,.1, .. rvH ... ~'"l!'I"_ i:;nl, ..... ; ...... 1
Diameter
lnner bearing 1. 2493 - 1.2498
Wheel Outer bearina • 7492 - .7497
Spind}e Threod size 3/4-20 NEF - 3 lmodifiP-d\
Bearing type Taner roller
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SUSPENSION - GENERAL (See Supplement page for details on Air Suspension)

Provision for car leveHng Front s b bilizer bar

Provision for brake dip contrai Anule of front uooer• control arm
Provision for ac:~. squat contrai
Special provisions for
.
Geometrv of rear· susnension
car jac:king ·-
Shoc:k Type n;rArf- . n~•1-.. 1 A at"t.ina hvdraulic
absorber
front &
Make Delco
rear Piston dia. 1.00
Other special features '
ir
•··
SUSPENSION - FRONT
Type and desc:ription Independent - SLA type with coil springs and c~ncentric sh,
absorbers and spherically-jointed steering knuck.le for eac,
wheel, lower control arm strut- supported.
Type Coil. rie:ht .hand helix
Material S1 eel allov ;,

Spring
Size (coil design height & I.D. 11.76 X 3.80 11.76 x·3.80
bar length x dio.) 126.6x.614 141.1 X .638
Spring rate (lb. per in.) 290 zqo
Rate at wheel (lb. per in.) 104 104
Type (link, linkless,
Stabilizer fromeless)
Link ·-

Material & bar diameter HR steel • 8125

SUSPENSION - REAR
Tyoe and descriotion (a)
Drive and torque talcen through Control arn,s
Tvoe Coil. rit:rht hand. helix
Material Steel allov
Size (length x width,coil design 12.37 X 4.00
height & I.D.;bar length & dia.) 126.2 X • 597
Spring $pring rate (lb. per in.) 230
Rate at wheel (lb. per in.) 105
~ounting insulation type Rubber bushed control arm
lf
leaf
1No. of leaves
J;hoc:kle(comp.or tens.
----
Stabilizer
Type (linlc,linlcless,frameless) None
Material
Traclc bar tyoe
--
Lateral. f rame to rear axle
--
(a) Link·type: 2 lower control arms, 1 upper control arm, and tie rod; support
integral rear beam consisting of cast iron düferential carrier and pressed
in axle shaft housings.
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MODEL===========:!!::H=======================
FRAME
Type and description (Separate frame, All welded perimeter frame with front crossmember., rear
axleupper controlarmcrossmember~ rear shockabsorber
unitized frame, partially • únitized frame)
crossmember anda rear crossmember, weldedbox-constru C-
tion side rail from f ront cros smember to aft of rear axle kickuP•
ISport r- Soort Coupes 1convert- Station
BODY - MISCEUANEOUS INFORMATIO:~ Sedans Wasrnn
'2- nr. 1 4-Dr. SP.dan Imnala ll à:orice 1 ibles
Drs, hingedl Front doors Front
Cfront, rr.) 1Rear doors Front
Type of finish Clacquer, enamel, other) '.·• Acrvlic Lacauer
Hood counterbalanced' (yes, no)· -~t Yes .,,.. ,,

Hood release contrai (internai, extema'i) t.'-vf.,- ....... "' 1

Vehicle lndent, No. location
L~ft front body hinge pillar
Engine No. location
on pad, Front right hand side of cylinder block
Theft protection • type ,hielded ignitionlock terminals, key removable in 11 off11 positi on
Vent window contrai method Front Crank - none on model 16647
..
(crank, friction pivot) Rear None
Front Formed wire and foam nad
Seat cushion type Rear Formed wire and foam nad
- 3rd seat
Front
---
Formed w;re and cotton
•n I.1fxalfn na d

Seat back type Rear

3rd seat
Formed wire and cotton
--- IWire&Cotton
--
Windshield glass type (i.e.,
single curved • laminated plate) Single curve - lamina.te plate
Side glass type (i.e., curved •
tempered plate) Curved - tempered plate
Backlight glass type (i.e., compound
curved • tempered plate, three Compound curve - tempered plate (a)
piece)
~ • ·eld glass exposed surface area 1448. l 13.84.3 1448.l
~ , 1Iass exposed surface area 1383. O 11348. 9 1380.9 166f. 7(dlll 763. 7 1414.4 2547.7
Bo •. ,ight glass exposed surface a,eo· 1202.0 1239.3 717.2(b) 767. 3 925.9
Total glass exposed surface area il033.1 l3QQQ. O 4004.5 3763. 2lcl 13865. 2 3566.0 4921.7

(a) Flat, fixed tempered plate on convertible.

(b) Impala model 163-447; rnodel 163-487., 1339. 8
e) lm ala model 163-447; model 163-487 4210. 3
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CONVENIENCE EQUIPMENT (lndi cate whether standard, optional or NA on each se•i es)

Side windows Oational all models excent 153-15400. 155-15611

Power
Vent windows NA ....
windows
Bocklight or toilgote ~t::i'"M""'l"rl 3-!::""'""+ -n,.,.annir:1 - nn't;n ... ,,.1 2-ir:tP::it waQ'Onllll
Power seo.ts (specify type os 4-way power bucket seat~ driverseát_.only-16447-67-87, 16647-3
well os ovoilability) 6-wav power bench seat-155-156-1600(\ NA with 4-speed trans.
Reclining front seot bock (R-L or both) NA
Front seat heod restroiner (R-L or both) On+;n... .,.1 _ .,.11 mnMolir:1 - hnt'h 'R l,. T
0

Radios (specify type os

well as ovoitabi lity)
Rear seot speoker
Power antenno
Clock
Air conditioner (specify type
anel ovoilability)
Speed worning device
Speed contrai device
lgnition lock lamp
Dome lamp
Glove comportment lamp
Luggage comportment lomp
Underhood lomp
,..ourtesy lomp
~p lamp
Auto. trons. quod. lomp
Cornering light lamp
-
Optiona.l - AM- Pushbutton, AM- FM- FM Pushbutton
:1- Ontional - all models·
.~- Ootional - all models exc. wagons
Ontional- 15000. 163-16400 -- Standard 16600
Optional - all models - Comfortron Four-Seá.s on, ·dM Chevrole
OnH"'""" 1 - .,.11 modol e,
Ontional - 154-156-164-16600
Ontional - 153-1540.0: Standard other Models
Standard - all models "'
Ontional - 153-15400. Standard other Models
Ontional - 15000 exc wal:!:ons -- standard 16000
Oritional - all models
Ontional- 150-163-16400, exc Conv. - Staridard· other ·Models
NA
Standard
Standard 16600 - ootional all other models

LAMP HEIGHT ANO SPACING

- Highest •
Heodlomp
Lowest
Height obove
ground to Highest
center of bulb Toil
L-est
or morker
Front
Sidemarker
Rear
lnside
Heodlomp
Outside •
Distonce from lnside
C/L of car to Toil
center of bulb Outside
Front
Directionol
Rear
 WEIGHTS
CURB WEIGHT - POUNDS '"ó PASS. WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
SHIPPING
Poss. ln Front Poss. ln Reor
Front Reor Totol WEIGHT
V-8
-~.odel ENGINE (307) Front Reor Front Reor
Biscavne (15400) .
352.0
- 2-Door Sedan (11)
4-Door Sedan (69)
1855
1890
1850 3705
1880 3770 3585
- 4-Dr. W'i!.n. 2-Seat (35) 182.0 2.2.65 4085 •· 3900
- Bel Air l15600l
- 2-Door Sedan (11) 1855 1850 3705 352.5
4- noo,- s ... r1"',., (6Q\ lRQ'i 1R7'1 ~7'70 ~i:;qn
4-Dr. Wg_n. 2-Seat (35) l82.0 2.2.70 4090 3910
4-Dr. Wan 3-~ ... at 145\ ,:; 1R05
- 2330 4135 3955
- Imoala (164 00)
- 4-Door Sedan (69)
2-Dr.CustomCne. (47)
1915
192.0
1900
1905
3815
382.5
3630
3645
2-Dr.SportCpe. (87) 1915 1895 3810 3630
4-Dr.Snort Sedan (39\ 1960 1940 3900 3715
- Convertible <67\ 1940 192.5 3865
r;
3680 ·
4-Dr. W'i!.n. 2-Seat (35) 1835 2.2.90 412.5 3940
4-Dr. We.n~ 3-Seat (45) 182.5 2.355 4180 3995

,...aorice llóóOOl
- ~Dr. Custom Cne. (47) 1930 1910 3840 3660
- 4-Dr.Snort Sedan (39) 1Q85 1Q50 3935 3755
4-Dr. W'i!.n~ 2.-Seat (35) i840 2.2.95 4135 3950
4-Dr. W'i!.n.· 3-Seat (45) 182.5 2.360 4185 4005

Accessories & Eouioment Differentiol Weiohts Remorks

32.7 Cu.ln. V-8 + 41 2.75 H. P.

396 Cu.ln. V-8 +2.43 32.5 H. P.
42.7 Cu.ln. V-8 +2.60 385 H. P.
32: Cu.ln. V-8 + 41 2.50 H.P.
. 5nd. H. D. Trans •
- + 2.2.
4-Sod. Trans. + 2.2.
Powere.lide Trans. + 4
3-Sod. Auto Trans. + 50
Dual Exhaust + 47
Power Windows + 2.2.
Air Conditionin'i!. +105 - -
Power Brakes + 9
Front Disc Brákes + 35
Power Ste<>r;nQ' + 28
H. D. Batterv + 15
Tane Plaver + 2.4
 EXTERIOR CAR ANO BODY 0IMENSIONS
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VERTICAL
ZERO LINE
Wl 17
J_.,., -
ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH
OF DASH

HtOt
147 (RAMP BREAKOVE
ANGLEI
--=.:;.:--
Ht02
Htt2 Hl 11
Lt27--- INCLUDED RAMP H107
ANGLE
L 1 0 4 - - - - - - - L1 0 1 - - - - - L 105
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LENGTH & HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE;
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INTERIOR CAR ANO BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH
HSO HSI

FRONT COMPT. REAR COMPT.

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THIRD SEAT

L204-:J

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 tires with nominal comber, at grauncl.
W102 WHEÉL TREAD - REAR. Measurecl at centerline of
tires ot grouncl.
W103 'MAXIMUM OVERALL CAR WIDTH. lnclucle bumpers,
molclings, or sheet metal protrusions. Meosurecl to out•
sicle of metal.
WJ 17 MAXIMUM BODY WIDTH AT #2 PILLAR. Measured
ocross bocly ot#2 pillar,exclucling.horclwore and opplied
molclings.
EXTERIOR L.ENGTH DIMENSIONS
L 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF
DASH. lf octuol Front of Dosh is to the reor of Body
Zero Line, it is iclentified by o minus (-) sign.
L101 WHEELBASE.
L103 OV ERAL L LENGTH. lnclude bumper guarcls if standard
equipment.
L 104 OVERHANG - FRONT. Measured from C/L of front
wheels to front of cor, inclucling bumper guorels if
stanclorcl equipment.
L105 OVERHANG-REAR.Meosurecl from C/L of rear whH.ls
to rear of cor, inclucling bumper guorcls if Uonelorel
equipment.
L123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR
CENTERLINE. The horizontoJlimension from the Cowl
Point to the Deck Point. ,~;•.
L127 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO;CENTERLINE OF REAR
WHEELS. A horizontal elimension.
L130 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO WINDSHIELD COWL
\ POINT. The horizontal elimension fram the vertical
\ zero line ta the theoreticol intersection of exteneleel
winclshielcl gloss plane onel normal cowl surfoce.
EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS
H101 OVERALL HEIGHT - DESIGN. Meosured with the
vehicl• in Monufocturer•s Desi_gn Weight ottitucle.
Hl 14 COWL POINT TO GROUND. Measurecl ot vehicle
centerline. · such construction exista.
H138 DECK POINT TO GROUND. Meosurecl ot vehicle
centerli•ne.
Hl 12 ROCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT. The vertical
climension from ground to bottom of rocker panei, excluel•
ing flonges. Meosurecl to the outsicle of sheet metal ot
foremost point of rocker panei.
Hl 11 ROCKER PANEL TO GROUNO - REAR. The verticál
climension from grounel to bottom of rocker panei, ex•
clucling flonges. Meosurecl to the outsicle of sheet metal
ot front of reor wheel opening.
H122 WINDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE. The ongle between o
vertical line anel the winclshielel surfoce at cor center•
line. On compouncl•curvecl winclshielels the chorei of the
are is usecl anel limitecl to thot section of the winelshielel
comprehencled by an 18-inch chorei.
GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
H102 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT. Minimum dimension,
includes bumper _guords.
H104 BUMPER TO GROUND - REAR. Minimum dimension,
includes bumper guarcls.
H106 ANGLE OF APPROACH. The ongle betwHn ground
anel o fine tongent to the front tire stotic loocleel roclius
ore anel the first point of interference, i.e., bumper,
guorcl, gravei deflector, fender or other component, ex•
clucling license plote. This elimension moy be deter•
mineel .9roJ»hicolly for reparti~ purposes.
H107 ANGLE OF OEPARTURE. The ongle betwHn grounel
anel a line tongent to the reor tire stotic looelecl roei ius
ore anel the first point of interference, i.e., bumper,
guord, gravei deflector, toil pipe, fender or other
component, exclucling license plote. This elimension
moy be eleterminecl .9raphicolly for reporting purposes.
H147 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE. The supplement of in•
clucleel romp ongle (180- minus inclvcleel romp angle)
ove, which cor con poss without interference; meosureel
with cor sitting on o level. surfoce, using fines tongent
to ores of front anel reor stotic looeleel roclH ond inter•
sectinf at point on unelersiele of cor which defines the
smollest ongle. This elimension mor_ be eletermineel by
colculotion (see Design Standard DD 0.00 - 108) or
grosihicolll_ for rep_orting Jlurpose,.
H156 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE. Locotion
of meosurement on the cor is to be cleorly recoreled.
FRONT COMPARTMEtlT DIMENSIONS
H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT. The dimension
from H Point to the heodlining, plus o constont of 4.0
inches, meosured olong o line 8" to reor of vertical.
L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR.
Meosurecl olong o diagonal line from the Monikin onkle
pivot center to the H Point plus a constont of 10.0
inches. For treoclle t pe occelerotor eclols the 1,
dimensions betweet1 the doar gornish moldings or near•
est interference.L meosurecl at the H Point stot;on,
W 5 HIP ROOM - rRONT. The lateral climension through
the H Point to trimmed bocly surfoces. Oepress loose
sicle woll cloth to trim founclot;on or otlíer obstrue•
tion if such constructian exists.
H 50 UPPER BODY 0PEN1NG TO GROUND - FRONT. The
vertical cli-nsion from o point on the trimmecl bocly
0P9!'i~ to the grounel, meosurecl at the H Point stotion.
REAR COMPARTMEHT DIMEHSJONS
L 50 H POINT COUPLE DISTANCE. The horizontal climen•
sion from the front seâ~H Point to the reor seot H Point.
H 63 EFFECTIVE HEAD ,ROOM - REAR. The dimension
from the H Point to the heodlinin9., pJus o canstont of
4.0 inchesÉmeosured."alon_s o line 8- to reor of vertical.
L 51 MINIMUM .FFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR, Meosurecl
oloM a diagonal line fram the onkle pivot center to the
H Point P.lus o constont of 10,0 inches, with the foot
positioneil ta the neorest interference betwffn the
seot structure ond toe, insteP- or lower leg, .
H 31 H POINT TO HEEL POINT - REAR. The vertical
climension from the H Point to the Manikin HHI Point
an the depressecl floor covering.
L 48 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR. The minimum dimen•
sion from the Monikin knee pivot center to the bock of
the front seat boc:I,.
L 3 REAR COMPARTMENT ROOM. The horizontal climen•
sion from the bock of front seot to front of reor seot
b.ock ot height tongent to the top of rear seot. cu1hion.
W 4 SHOULDER ROOM - REAR. The minimuin lateral
dimension between the door_gomish moleling or neorest
interference. Meosurecl ot H Point stotian.
W 6 HIP ROOM - REAR. The lateral dimension through
H Point to trimmed bacly surfaces. Depress loose side
woll cloth to trim foundotion or other obstruction when
.
H 51 UPPE R BODY OPENING TO GROUND - IREAR. The
vertical climension fram o point on the trlmmed · bocly
opening t_o the ground, measureel· 13.0 inches forworcl of
the H Po,nt.
t.UGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
V 1 LUGGAGE CAPACITY - USABLE. The total luggage
comportment luggoge copocity in cubic feet with the
tire anel toais in ploce, cleterminecl in occorclonce with
the Possenger Cor Luggoge Spoce Stonclorcl,
0D 0.00 - 105.
H195 LIFTOVER HEIGHT. Vertical climension fram the high-
est point on the luggage comportment lower opening to
grouncl, exclucling carner roclii.
STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS
W 85 SHOULDER ROOM - THIRD SEAT. The, minimum
lateral climension between the doar garnish. molclings ar
neorest interference. Measurecl at H Point. stotion.
W 86 HIP ROOM - THIRD SEAT. The lateral dimension
through H Point to trimmecl surfoces.
L 86 EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - THIRD SEAT. Meásurecl
olong o diagonal fine from onkle pivot center to H Point
plus o constont of 10.0 inches, With reor-facing thircl
seot, foot is positionecl in foot well ar to neorest inter•
ference with reor encl or reor closure.
H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD R00M- THIRD SEAT. The climen•
sian from H Point to the heacllining, plus o constont of
4,0 inches. Meosurecl olong o line 8" ta reor of vertical.
STATION WAGOH - CARGO SPACE DIMENSIONS
L202 CARGO LENGTH AT FLOOR - FRONT SEAT. The
horizontal dimension, meosurecl at the floar level from
the reor of the front seot· bock to th• normal inside
limiting i•nterference on the toilgate, on the cor center•
line.
L204 CARGO LENGTH AT BELT - FRONT SEAT. The
horizontal climension measurecl from the top reor of front.
seot bock to a vertical extension line from the normal
ins;cle limiting interference at the top of the toilgote,
on the cor centerline.
W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHE ELHOUSE. The minimum horizon•
tal climension, meõsured betwHn wheelhousings at
floor levei.
W204 OPENING WIDTH AT BELT. The minimum horizontal
climension, meosurecl between the neorest normal insicle
limi ting interferences of the reor opening ot the top of
the tai lgote.
H201 MAXIMUM CARGO HEIGHT. The moximum vertical
dimension, meosured from the top of the floor covering
to the heocllining, on the cor centerline,
ftll\ n ~ L- -·-- :--1 :----:--
"utomotic Tronsmission •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16
A-xis, Ste·ering ......................................... 20
Axle, Reor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17
Battery •••••••• ~.,. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12
Bearings, Engine •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• _• •• S, 6, 7
Belts - Fon, Generotor, Woter Pump ••••••••••••• ~ ••••••• 11
Brokes - Porking, Service Power •••••••••••••••••••• 18, 19
Comber •••••••••••••••••••••••• ·•••••••••••••••••••••• 20
Camshah ••••••••••••••••••••·••••·•·•••••••••••••••• 6
Copacities
Cooling System ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11
Fuel Tonlc ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10
Lubriconts
Engine Cronkcose • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8,
Tronsminion ond Overdriv'J.~ •••••••••••••••• 15, 16.
Rear Axle ••••••••••••••. t;:111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cor and Body Dimttnsions •~
Wiclth ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • •• • • • • • ••• • • • • 1
Length ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••·••••·•••••• 1
Height ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1
Ground Clearance •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••·••• 1
Front Comportment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Rear Comporrment................................. 2
Luggoge Com portment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Station Wogon - Third Seot •••••• • ·•••••••••••••••••• 2
Stotion Wagon - Cargo Spa_ce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Carbureto, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3, 9,
Caster •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.
Choke, Automatic •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Clutch ... Pedal Operotttd •••••••••• -•••••••••••••••••••••
Coil, lgnition •••.••• •••••••• ••• •• ••••·•• ••·•·•••••• ••••
Connecting Ro~s ••••••••••••••••-• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
-~onvenience Equi pment ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
..:ooling System •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Cronkcose Ventilotion System •••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Crankshah ·••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Cylinders ond Cylinder Head •••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Dimension Definitions
l<ey Sheet ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Exterior & Interior •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Distributor - lgnitton ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Electricol System •·••••••••• ••••• •••••• •••••••• 12, 13, 14
Engine
Bore, Stroke, Displacement, Type ••••••••••••••••••• 4
Compres sion Rotio ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••_.... 4
Firing Order, Cylinder Numbering ••••••••••••••••••• 4
Generol lnformatian, H.P. & Torque ••••••••••••••••• 4
Lubricotion· •••••••••••• • •••••••••.•••••••••••••• · 7. 8
Pawe, Teoms••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••~•• 3
Exhaust Emi ssion Contrai •••••-• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • 9
Exhaust System....................................... 8
Equipment Avoi labi Uty •••••••••••••••••••••••••• -• •••••• 22
Fan, Cooling ••• .- •••••••••••••••• • •••••••••••••••••••• 11
Filters - Engine Oil, Fuel System ••• •• ••••••••••••••• 8, 10
Frome •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••22
Front Suspension •••••••••••• •·•........ • •••••••••••• 21
Fuel, Fuel Pump, F.uel System ••••••••••• ••••••••• ••. 4, 10
Fuel lniection •·•• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10
Generator oncl Regulator ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12
Gla11 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22
Height (Lamps) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14
Headroom - Bocfy • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •. • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Heights - Car anel Bocly •·• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Kingpin {Steering Axis) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. 20
Lomp height ond spacing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. 23
Legroom ••••••••••• ~• •.•••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • ~
Lengths - Cor ond Body. ••.••••.......•.••..•••.•••.•
Liftttrs, volve •••• , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . 6
Linings - Clutch, Brob ..•.• •.••..•..•.•••••..•... 14, 19
Lubricotion ••••••• :,·; •••••••••••••••• 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17
Luggoge Camportment'. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Motor., Starting •• ••• : •••• •••••• •• ••••••. ••••••••• •••• 12
Muffler •.•.••••• •}. • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
Overdrive . • ........................................ 15
Piston Pins & Rings . ~ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4, 5
Pistons •••••••• ••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4, 5
Power Brokes •••·•••~••••••••·•••••·•·••••••••••••• 19
Powe, Steering •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• 20
Power Teams ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •.... • 3
Propeller Shaft, Universal Joints ••••••••••••••• • • •• 16, 17
Pumps - Oi 1, Fuel •••••••.•....................... 8, 1O
Water.·•·•••·•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11
Rodiotor, Hoses ••••••••••••••••••••••• •.• ••••••••••• 11
Ratios - Axle • • • • • • • ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • 3, 17
Compression ••••• ••• •••••••••••••••••••••.••• .-. 3, 4
Steering ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20
Tronsmission •••••••••• •• •••••••••••••••••••. 15, 16
Rear Axle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~........... 3, 17
1O Regulator - Generotor •••••••••••••••• f •••••••••••••• 12
20 Rims •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••~••••••••••• •• 18
10 Rings, Piston ••••••• ••·• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• s
14 Rods - Connecting •••• _•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• s
13 Shock Absorbers, Front & Rear •••••••••• •• ••• •.• ••••••• 21
5 13
Spark Plugs •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • •
23 14
Speedometer••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
11 Spring s - Front & Rear Suspens ion .................... . 21
8 Valve, Engifte_ ............................. . 6
6 Stobilizer (Sway Bar) - Front & Reor ••• ••• •••••••••••• 21
4 Starting System • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• t:.
Steering ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • •. •. • • • • 2(
25 Supply System ••••••••••••••••••••••••• _. ••• • • • • • • • • • 1:
26 Suppression -.lgnition, Radio •••••••••••••••••••••••• 1:
13 Suspension - Front & Reor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2i
Tail Pipe ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •.......... f
Thermostot, Cooling ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1.
Timing; Engine & Volve·•••••••••••••••••••••••~ 6, 7, 1:
Tires•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1:
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Torque Converter ••••• '! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , '
Torque - Engin_e, Rated •••••••••••••••••• • •• •.•.... 3,
Transmission - Types • .-~ ............... •.• ••• 3; 10, 15, lc.
Automatic •••••••••••••••• •• 3,· 10, 15, 1,
Manual& Overdrive ••••• ~....... 3, 1O, 1
Ratios........................... 1S, 1
Track ~••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Trunk Luggage Copacity •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •
Turn ing D io meter • • • • • •. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Unitized Construction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • 2
Universal Joints, Pr"apeller Shoft ••••••••••••••••••• 16, 1
Volves - lntolce & Exhaust •••• .-•••••••• ~.......... 6,
Vi broti on Damper ••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •.
Voltage Regulator ••••••••••••••••••••••• •. • • • • • • • • • •
Water Pump ••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~
Weights - Shipping, Curb ••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • ,
Wheel Alignment •••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • •
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