1963 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: $2,363; Shipping Weight: 2,696 Pounds
Production Total: 21,733
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4027
Base Price: $2,309; Shipping Weight: 2,661 Pounds
Production Total: 21,866
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4067
Base Price: $2,591; Shipping Weight: 2,768 Pounds
Production Total: 8,082
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 4045
Base Price: $2,740; Shipping Weight: 2,903 Pounds
Production Total: 2,415
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4035
Base Price: $2,659; Shipping Weight: 2,866 Pounds
Production Total: 5,867
DeLuxe Model, Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4119,
Base Price: $2,592; Shipping Weight: 2,648 Pounds
Production Total: 37,695
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4135
Base Price: $2,889; Shipping Weight: 2,858 Pounds
Production Total: 8,771
Total Special Production: 106,267.
Buick Skylark:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4347
Base Price: $2,757; Shipping Weight: 2,857 Pounds
Production Total: 32,109
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4367
Base Price: $3,011; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds
Production Total: 10,212
Total Skylark Production: 42,321.
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: 9.00:1
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, 200 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: 11.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 200 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 240 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Engine Available by Model:
135 HP V-6, 198 Cu. In. Standard on Special & Special DeLuxe
155 HP V-8, 215 Cu. In. Optional on Special DeLuxe & Skylark
200 HP V-8, 215 Cu. In. Standard on Skylark; Optional on all Specials
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 Cylindner 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 # 1110291
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 @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,100 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:
With 2 Barrel Carburetor:
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
With 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Distributor # 1111007
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 @ 550 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications, All Series:
Alternator # 1100633
Rated Output: 55 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9 to 2.3 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
2,000 RPM: 32 Amperes
5,000 RPM: 50 Amperes
Regulator #1119512
Field Relay:
Air Gap: .015"
Point Gap: .030"
Closing Voltage: 1.5 to 2.7 Volts
Voltage Regulator:
Air Gap: .057"
Point Gap: .014"
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5 to 14.4 Volts
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 # 350S-SA, 3578S
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 #: 7023040, 7023143
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: 1-1/4"
Pump Rod: Cener Hole
Choke Setting: Index
Fast Idle Setting: 650 RPM
Part #: 7023044, 7023045
Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Float Level:
Primary: 1-11/32"
Secondary: 1-3/8"
Float Drop:
Primary: 1-9/16"
Secondary: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: Outer Hole
Choke Setting: Index
Fast Idle Setting: 650 RPM
Carburetor Type: 2GC
Part #: 7023041, 7023042, 7023044, 7023046, 7023047, 7023142
Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Float Level: 21/32"
Float Drop: 1-29/32"
Choke Setting: Index
Part #: 7023048, 7023049
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 1963 are listed including those for Buick Special, Skylark, & Full Sized Models.
1963 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:
A Regal Black
C Arctic White
D Silver Cloud
E Spruce Green
F Marlin Blue
H Glacier Blue
J Willow Mist
N Burgundy
P Teal Mist
Q Twilight Aqua
R Desert Sand
S Bronze Mist
T Fawn Mist
V Granada Red
W Diplomat Blue
X Rose Mist
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.
1963 Buick Historical Data:
1963 Buick Model Year Production for Buick Specials: 106,269.
1963 Buick Model Year Production for Buick Skylarks: 42,321
Total Buick Production including Specials & Skylarks: 457,978.
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: None
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