1962 BUICK

1962 BUICK

Full-Sized Models

Models:

Buick LeSabre, Series 4400, 8 Cylinder

Buick Invicta, Series 4600, 8 Cylinder

Buick Electra 225, Series 4800, 8 Cylinder

Buick LeSabre, 8 Cylinder:

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4469,

Base Price: $3,227; Shipping Weight: 4,104 Pounds

Production Total: 56,783

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4439,

Base Price: $3,369; Shipping Weight: 4,156 Pounds

Production Total: 37,518

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4411

Base Price: $3,091; Shipping Weight: 4,041 Pounds

Production Total: 7,418

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4447

Base Price: $3,293; Shipping Weight: 4,054 Pounds

Production Total: 25,479

Total Series Production: 127,198.

Buick Invicta, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4639

Base Price: $3,667; Shipping Weight: 4,159 Pounds

Production Total: 16,643

2 Door Wildcat Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4647

Base Price: $3,733; Shipping Weight: 4,077 Pounds

Production Total: 12,355

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4667

Base Price: $3,617; Shipping Weight: 4,217 Pounds

Production Total: 13,471

4 Door Estate Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4635

Base Price: $3,838; Shipping Weight: 4,471 Pounds

Production Total: 9,131

4 Door Estate Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 4645

Base Price: $3,917; Shipping Weight: 4,505 Pounds

Production Total: 4,617

Total Series Production: 56,017 .

Buick Electra 225, 8 Cylinder

Body Data & Pricing:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4819

Base Price: $4,051; Shipping Weight: 4,304 Pounds

Production Total: 13,523

4 Door Riviera Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4829

Base Price: $4,448; Shipping Weight: 4,390 Pounds

Production Total: 15,395

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4839

Base Price: $4,186; Shipping Weight: 4,309 Pounds

Production Total: 16,734

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4847

Base Price: $4,062; Shipping Weight: 4,235 Pounds

Production Total: 8,922

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4867

Base Price: $4,366; Shipping Weight: 4,396 Pounds

Production Total: 7,894

Total Series Production: 62,468

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

LeSabre: 123"

Invicta: 123"

Electra 225: 126"

Tire Sizes:

LeSabre: 7.60 X 15"

Invicta: 7.60 X 15"

Electra 225: 8.00 X 15"

Major Specifications, Buick LeSabre, 265 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: 9.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 56.11

Horsepower: 265 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 412 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Major Specifications, Buick LeSabre, 280 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: 280 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 424 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Major Specifications, Buick Invicta &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: 17 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*

Automatic Transmission Capacity: 12 Quarts

Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Tune-Up Data, All Series:

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: 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 7 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: 1.59"

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 101 Pounds @ 1.16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: Tapered .002"-.003"

Exhaust: Tapered .0025"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: Tapered .3720"-.3730"

Exhaust: Tapered .3715-.3725"

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, 401 Cu. In. Engines:

Spark Plugs: 25-35 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: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-65 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 200 Ft. Lbs (Minimum)

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 401 Cu. In. 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 @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data

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

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, 401 Engine:

Starter # 1107221

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 120 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 4,700 RPM

Torque Test: 290 Amperes, 2.0 Volts;

Rear Axle & Brake Data, All Series:

Carrier Type: Removable

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: 15-35 Inch Pounds

Brake Drum Diameter: 12.002" (Plus or minus .005")

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1.125"

Rear: 1.00"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1.00"

Wheel Alignment Data:

Caster: - 2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/3 Degrees

Right: + 1/3 Degrees

Toe In: 3/16" to 9/32"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 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 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, All Series:

Air Conditioning, PCV System, Custom Padded Cushions, Divided Rear Seat on Station Wagons, Chrome Door Guards, Powi-Traction Axle, Tinted Glass, Guide-Matic, Station Wagon Luggage Locker, Station Wagon Luggage Rack, Remote Outside Mirrir, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, 6-Way Power Seat, Power Trunk Release, Sonotone Radio, Wonder Bar Radio, Power Antenna, Rar Seat Speaker, 4 Barrel Carburetor Pack, Dual Exhausts, Bucket Seats, Twilight Sentinal, Courtesy Lights, Safety Buzzer Light, Parking Brake Warning Light, Back Up Lamps, Glare Proof Rear View Mirror, Automatic Transmission.

1962 Buick Historical Data:

Power Steering & Power Brakes were standard equipment on Electra models.

1962 Buick Model Year Production for Full-Sized Buicks: 245,683.

Total Buick Production including Specials & Skylarks: 399,994.

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Electra 2 Door Hardtop, Electra Convertible.