1960 BUICK
Models:
Buick LeSabre, Series 4400, 8 Cylinder
Buick Invicta, Series 4600, 8 Cylinder
Buick Electra, Series 4700, 8 Cylinder
Buick Electra 225, Series 4800, 8 Cylinder
Buick LeSabre, 8 Cylinder:
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4419,
Base Price: $2,870; Shipping Weight: 4,219 Pounds
Production Total: 54,003
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4439,
Base Price: $2,991; Shipping Weight: 4,266 Pounds
Production Total: 35,999
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4411
Base Price: $2,756; Shipping Weight: 4,139 Pounds
Production Total: 14,388
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4437
Base Price: $2,915; Shipping Weight: 4,163 Pounds
Production Total: 26,521
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4467
Base Price: $3,145; Shipping Weight: 4,233 Pounds
Production Total: 13,588
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4435
Base Price: $3,386; Shipping Weight: 4,568 Pounds
Production Total: 5,331
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 4445
Base Price: $3,493; Shipping Weight: 4,574 Pounds
Production Total: 2,222
Total Series Production: 152,082.
Buick Invicta, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4619
Base Price: $3,357; Shipping Weight: 4,324 Pounds
Production Total: 10,839
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4639
Base Price: $3,515; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds
Production Total: 15,300
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4637
Base Price: $3,447; Shipping Weight: 4,255 Pounds
Production Total: 8,960
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4667
Base Price: $3,620; Shipping Weight: 4,347 Pounds
Production Total: 5,236
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4635
Base Price: $3,841; Shipping Weight: 4,644 Pounds
Production Total: 3,471
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 4645
Base Price: $3,948; Shipping Weight: 4,679 Pounds
Production Total: 1,605
Total Series Production: 45,411.
Buick Electra, 8 Cylinder:
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4719
Base Price: $3,856; Shipping Weight: 4,544 Pounds
Production Total: 13,794
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4739
Base Price: $3,963; Shipping Weight: 4,554 Pounds
Production Total: 14,888
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4737
Base Price: $3,818; Shipping Weight: 4,453 Pounds
Production Total: 7,416
Total Series Production: 35,698.
Buick Electra 225, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4829
Base Price: $4,300; Shipping Weight: 4,653 Pounds
Production Total: 8,029
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4839
Base Price: $4,300; Shipping Weight: 4,650 Pounds
Production Total: 4,841
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4867
Base Price: $4,192; Shipping Weight: 4,571 Pounds
Production Total: 6,746
Total Series Production: 19,616
Major Engine Specifications, Buick LeSabre, 210 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.4"
Engine Displacement: 364.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 210 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Major Engine Specifications, Buick LeSabre, 250 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.4"
Engine Displacement: 364.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.25
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 250 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 384 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Major Engine Specifications, Buick LeSabre, 235 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.4"
Engine Displacement: 364.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 235 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 362 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Major Engine Specifications, Buick LeSabre, 300 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.4"
Engine Displacement: 364.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 300 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Major Specifications, Buick Invicta, 325 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 401.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Major Specifications, Buick Electra, 325 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 401.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Major Specifications, Buick Electra 225, 325 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 401.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 445 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Capacities, All Series:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Quarts
Dynaflow Transmission Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 6-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Tune-Up Data, All Series:
Manual Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC 44S
Spark Plug Gap: .032"
Ignition Point Gap: .016" (Turn Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Timing Mark & Location:
Manual Transmission: 5 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 525 RPM (With A/C full on, if so equipped)
Compression Pressure: 150 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC 44S
Spark Plug Gap: .032"
Ignition Point Gap: .016" (Turn Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Timing Mark & Location:
Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 525 RPM, in Neutral (With A/C full on, if so equipped)
Compression Pressure: 180 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Valve Data, Buick, All Series:
Tappet Lash:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-19/32"
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 96 Pounds @ 1-5/32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: Tapered .002"-.0035"
Exhaust: Tapered .003"-.0045"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: Tapered .3720"-.3730"
Exhaust: Tapered .3715-.3725"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 364 Cu. In. Engine:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.0016"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .015"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9995"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0023"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Thrust on Bearing #5
Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 401 Cu. In. Engine:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.0016"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .015"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9995"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0023"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Engine Tightening Specifications, All Engines:
Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 4-6 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 100-115 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 200 Ft. Lbs (Minimum)
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, All Series, Manual Transmission:
Distributor # 1110963
Rotation: Clockwise
Point Opening: .016" (Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 475 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,875 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7.5
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, All Series, Automatic Transmission:
Distributor # 1110961
Rotation: Clockwise
Point Opening: .016" (Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 9
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, All Series, Economy Engine:
Distributor # 1110962
Rotation: Clockwise
Point Opening: .016" (Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7.5
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications, All Series:
Generator # 11021381
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 to 1.79 Amperes
Regulator #: 1119242
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.3 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Generator # 1102215
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 45 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces
Field Current: 2.66 to 2.86 Amperes
Regulator #: 1119617
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Generator # 1110389
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension 26-32 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 to 1.79 Amperes
Regulator #: 1119242
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.3 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Generator # 1102235
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 to 1.79 Amperes
Regulator #: 1119277
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 364 Engine:
Starter # 1107783
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 3,600 RPM
Torque Test: 300 Amperes, 3.5 Volts;
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 401 Engine:
Starter # 1107773
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 3,900 RPM
Torque Test: 290 Amperes, 2.0 Volts;
Rear Axle & Brake Data, All Series:
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shim
Adjustment: .004" Compression (.022" each side)
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shim
Adjustment: .007"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: spacer
Adjustment: 10-30 Inch Pounds
Brake Drum Diameter: 12.015" (Plus or minus .005")
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1.125"
Rear: 1.00"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1.00"
Wheel Alignment Data, Manual Steering:
Caster: - 2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/2 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 5/32"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Data, Power Steering:
Caster: - 2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/2 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 5/32"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22 Degrees
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model #AFB
Carburetor Part # 2981S, 2982S
Idle Screw Setting, 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM
Float Level:
Primary: 7/32"
Secondary: 7/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 23/32"
Pump Travel: 1/2"
Choke Unloader: 7/32
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Carburetor Model #WGD
Carburetor Part #2979S, 2980S
Idle Screw Setting, 1/4-2 Turns to Open
Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM
Float Level: 1/4"
Choke Unloader: 7/32
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Rochester Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Type: 4GC
Part #: 7015040
Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Float Level:
Primary: 1-11/32"
Secondary: 1-3/8"
Float Drop:
Primary: 1-7/16"
Secondary: 1-5/16"
Pump Rod: Center Hole
Choke Setting: Index
Fast Idle Setting: 650 RPM
Part #: 7019040
Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Float Level:
Primary: 1-11/32"
Secondary: 1-3/8"
Float Drop:
Primary: 1-7/16"
Secondary: 1-5/16"
Pump Rod: Center Hole
Choke Setting: Index
Fast Idle Setting: 650 RPM
Stromberg Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Type: WW
Code #: 7-113A
Idle Mixture Screw: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns
Float Level: 5/32"
Choke Unloader: .146"
Pump Travel: 7/8"
Choke Thremostat Setting: Index
1960 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:
AA Sable Black
BB Gull Gray
CC Arctic White
DD Silver Mist
HH Chalet Blue
KK Lucerne Green
LL Titian Red
MM Casino Cream
NN Cordovan
PP Pearl Fawn
RR Tahiti Beige
TT Turquoise
VV Tampico Red
WW Midnight Blue
XX Verde Green
Popular Options, All Series:
Power Steering on LeSabre & Invicta; Power Brakes on LeSabre & Invicta; Twilight Sentinental; Air conditioning; Heater & Defroster; Compass; Vanity Visor Mirror, Trunk Mat, Floor Mats, Litter Basket, 6 Way Power Seat; Bucket Seats; Power Vent Windows; Power Windows; Sonotone Radio; Electric Antenna; Wonder Bar Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Guidematic Headlight Dimmer; DeLuxe Steering Wheel for LeSabre; DeLuxe Wheel Covers for LeSabre; Tinted Glass; Custom Exterior Moldings; Whitewall Tires; Two-Tone Paint; Station Wagon Luggage Rack; Station Wagon Electric Rear Window; Dual Speed Wipers & Washer; Turbine Drive Transmission; Dual Exhausts; Glare Proof Mirror, Back-Up Lights; Parking Brake Warning Signal; Safety Light Buzzer; Electric Clock; Trunk Light; License Plate Frames.
1960 Buick Historical Data:
Power Steering & Power Brakes were standard equipment on Electra models.
1960 Buick Model Year Production: 252,807.
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Invicta 2 Door Hardtop, Invicta Convertible, and Buick Frame.
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