1962 BUICK SPECIAL & SKYLARK

1962 BUICK SPECIAL & SKYLARK

Models:

Buick Special, Standard Model, Series 4000, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Special, DeLuxe Model, Series 4100, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Skylark, Series 4300, 8 Cylinder

Buick Special:

Standard Model, Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4019,

Base Price: $2,358; Shipping Weight: 2,666 Pounds

Production Total: 23,249

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4027

Base Price: $2,304; Shipping Weight: 2,638 Pounds

Production Total: 19,135

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4067

Base Price: $2,587; Shipping Weight: 2,658 Pounds

Production Total: 7,918

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 4045

Base Price: $2,736; Shipping Weight: 2,896 Pounds

Production Total: 2,814

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4035

Base Price: $2,655; Shipping Weight: 2,876 Pounds

Production Total: 7,382

DeLuxe Model, Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4119,

Base Price: $2,593; Shipping Weight: 2,648 Pounds

Production Total: 31,660

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4167

Base Price: $2,879; Shipping Weight: 2,820 Pounds

Production Total: 8,332

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4135

Base Price: $2,890; Shipping Weight: 2,845 Pounds

Production Total: 11,729

Total Special Production: 110,738.

Buick Skylark:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4347

Base Price: $2,787; Shipping Weight: 2,707 Pounds

Production Total: 34,060

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4367

Base Price: $3,012; Shipping Weight: 2,871 Pounds

Production Total: 8,913

Total Skylark Production: 42,973.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Special & Skylark: 112.1"

Tire Sizes:

Special & Skylark: 6.50 X 13"

Major Engine Specifications, Buick Special, V-6, 135 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 6 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.625" X 3.20"

Engine Displacement: 198 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.54

Horsepower: 135 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 205 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Major Engine Specifications, Buick Special, V-8, 155 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.500" X 2.80"

Engine Displacement: 215 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 155 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 220 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Major Engine Specifications, Buick Special, V-8, 185 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.500" X 2.80"

Engine Displacement: 215 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.25:1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 185 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 230 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Engine Available by Model:

135 HP V-6, 198 Cu. In. Standard on Special

155 HP V-8, 215 Cu. In. Standard on Special DeLuxe

185 HP V-8, 215 Cu. In. Standard on Skylark, Optional on Special

Capacities, Special, 6 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 10-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 170 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission Capacity:

3 Speed: 2-1/4 Pints

4 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission Capacity: 6 Quarts

Rear Axle Capacity: 2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Capacities, Special & Skylark, 8 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 12 Quarts

With Heater: 13-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 13-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 170 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission Capacity:

3 Speed: 2-1/4 Pints

4 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission Capacity: 6 Quarts

Rear Axle Capacity: 2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Tune-Up Data, 6 Cylinder Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44S

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Ignition Point Gap: .016" (Turn Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 RPM (With A/C full on, if so equipped)

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Drive (With A/C full on, if so equipped)

Compression Pressure: 160 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-3/4 PSI

Tune-Up Data, All 8 Cylinder, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45FFS

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Ignition Point Gap: .016" (Turn Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Drive (With A/C full on, if so equipped)

Compression Pressure: 165 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-3/4 PSI

Tune-Up Data, All 8 Cylinder with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44FFS

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Ignition Point Gap: .016" (Turn Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.)

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Drive (With A/C full on, if so equipped)

Compression Pressure: 200 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-3/4 PSI

Valve Data, Buick Special, 6 Cylinder:

Tappet Lash:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.64"

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 168 Pounds @ 1.26"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: Tapered .0015"-.002"

Exhaust: Tapered .002"-.0025"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: Tapered .3407"-.3412"

Exhaust: Tapered .3402-.3407"

Valve Data, Buick Special/Skylark, 8 Cylinder:

Tappet Lash:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.64"

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 168 Pounds @ 1.26"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: Tapered .0015"-.002"

Exhaust: Tapered .002"-.0025"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: Tapered .3407"-.3412"

Exhaust: Tapered .3402-.3407"

Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 198 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:

Piston Clearance: .001"-.0016"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil Control: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8748"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.000""

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0022"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2982"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 215 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:

Piston Clearance: .001"-.0016"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil Control: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8748"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.000""

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0022"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2982"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications, 198 Cu. In. V-6 Engines:

Spark Plugs: 25-35 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-70 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: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 100-125 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 140-160 Ft. Lbs

Engine Tightening Specifications, 215 Cu. In. V-8 Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 50-55 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 50-55 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 140-160 Ft. Lbs

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 198 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:

Distributor # 1110286

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 @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 215 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:

Distributor # 1110977

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 @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 15" 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, 198 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:

Starter # 1108303

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 58-80 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 6,750 to 10,500 RPM

Torque Test: 280-320 Amperes, 4.0 Volts;

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 215 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:

Starter # 1107266

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 3,600 to 5,100 RPM

Torque Test: 300-360 Amperes, 3.5 Volts;

Rear Axle & Brake Data, All Series:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shim

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-20 Inch Lbs.

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shim

Adjustment: .007"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Shim

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 25-35 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 15-25 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 9.50" (Plus or minus .005")

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Data:

Caster: - 2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: - 5/8 Degrees

Right: - 5/8 Degrees

Toe In: 7/32" to 5/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23-2/3 Degrees

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model #AFB

Carburetor Part # 3297S-SA

Idle Screw Setting, 3/4 Turns to Open

Fast Idle Speed: 625 RPM

Float Level:

Primary: 7/32"

Secondary: 7/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Pump Travel: 7/16"

Choke Unloader: 7/32

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Rochester Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Type: 4GC

Part #: 7020045

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: Outer Hole

Choke Setting: Index

Fast Idle Setting: 650 RPM

Part #: 7020040, 7020041

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

Carburetor Type: 2GC

Part #: 7019090, 7019093, 7020046, 7020047, 7020048, 7020049, 7020146, 7020147

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open

Float Level: 21/32"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

Choke Setting: Index

Part #: 7020140, 7020141

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open

Float Level: 21/32"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Note: All Buick Carburetors for 1962 are listed including those for Buick Special, Skylark, & Full Sized Models.

1962 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:

A Regal Black

C Arctic White

D Silver Cloud

E Cadet Blue

F Marlin Blue

H Glacier Blue

J Willow Mist

M Cameo Cream

N Burgundy

P Teal Mist

Q Aquamarine

R Desert Sand

T Fawn Mist

V Cardinal Red

X Camelot Rose

Popular Options, Special & Skylark:

Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, 185 H.P. Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4 Speed Manual Transmission, Padded Dash, Back-Up Lights, Power Windows, Bucket Seats, DeLuxe Wheel covers, Two Tone Paint.

1962 Buick Historical Data:

1962 Buick Model Year Production for Buick Specials: 60,448.

1962 Buick Model Year Production for Buick Skylarks: 42,973

Total Buick Production including Specials & Skylarks: 399,394.

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Buick Special 4 Door Station Wagon.