1963 BUICK
Full-Sized Models
Models:
Buick LeSabre, Series 4400, 8 Cylinder
Buick Invicta, Series 4600, 8 Cylinder
Buick Wildcat, Series 4600, 8 Cylinder
Buick Riviera, Series 4,700, 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: $3,004; Shipping Weight: 3,970 Pounds
Production Total: 64,995
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4439,
Base Price: $3,146; Shipping Weight: 4,007 Pounds
Production Total: 37,518
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4411
Base Price: $2,869; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds
Production Total: 8,328
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4447
Base Price: $3,070; Shipping Weight: 3,924 Pounds
Production Total: 27,977
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4467
Base Price: $3,339; Shipping Weight: 4,052 Pounds
Production Total: 9,975
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4435
Base Price: $3,526; Shipping Weight: 4,320 Pounds
Production Total: 5,566
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model 4445
Base Price: $3,606; Shipping Weight: 4,340 Pounds
Production Total: 3,922
Total Series Production: 171,143.
Buick Wildcat, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4639
Base Price: $3,871; Shipping Weight: 4,222 Pounds
Production Total: 17,519
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4647
Base Price: $3,849; Shipping Weight: 4,123 Pounds
Production Total: 12,185
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4667
Base Price: $3,961; Shipping Weight: 4,228 Pounds
Production Total: 6,021
Buick Invicta, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Estate Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 4635
Base Price: $3,969; Shipping Weight: 3,897 Pounds
Production Total: 3,945
Total Wildcat/Invicta Series Production: 39,220 .
Buick Electra 225, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4819
Base Price: $4,051; Shipping Weight: 4,241 Pounds
Production Total: 14,628
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 4829
Base Price: $4,254; Shipping Weight: 4,284 Pounds
Production Total: 11,468
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 4839
Base Price: $4,186; Shipping Weight: 4,272 Pounds
Production Total: 19,714
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4847
Base Price: $4,062; Shipping Weight: 4,153 Pounds
Production Total: 6,848
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4867
Base Price: $4,365; Shipping Weight: 4,297 Pounds
Production Total: 6,367
Total Series Production: 59,025
Buick Riveira, 8 Cylinder
Body Data & Pricing:
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 4747
Base Price: $4,333; Shipping Weight: 3,998 Pounds
Production Total: 40,000
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Riviera: 117"
LeSabre: 123"
Invicta: 123"
Electra 225: 126"
Tire Sizes:
Riviera: 7.10 X 15"
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 Wildcat, Invicta, Riviera &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
Major Specifications, Buick Riviera, 340 H.P. (Optional):
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.3125" X 3.640"
Engine Displacement: 425.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 59.51
Horsepower: 340 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 465 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*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 2-1/4 Pints
4 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Tune-Up Data, All Series, Manual Transmission:
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: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 5 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM, (With A/C full on, if so equipped)
Compression Pressure: 180 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-3/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Tune-Up Data, All Series, Automatic Transmission:
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: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 12 Degrees BTDC on Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM, in Drive, (With A/C full on, if so equipped)
Compression Pressure: 180 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-3/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Valve Data, Buick, 401 & 425 Cu. In. Engines, 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 & 425 Cu. In. Engines:
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 & 425 Cu. In. Engines:
Spark Plugs: 25-35 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-80 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 & 425 Cu. In. Engines, with Manual Transmission & Premium Fuel:
Distributor # 1111030
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 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,975 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 401 & 425 Cu. In. Engines, with Manual Transmission & Regular Fuel:
Distributor # 1111031
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 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,975 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 401 & 425 Cu. In. Engines, with Automatic Transmission & Premium Fuel:
Distributor # 1110993
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" to 9"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 401 & 425 Cu. In. Engines, with Automatic Transmission & Premium Fuel:
Distributor # 1110999
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: 6" to 8"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 13" 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, 401 & 425 Engines:
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: - 1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/3 Degrees
Right: + 1/3 Degrees
Toe In: 7/32" to 5/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 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: Center 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, 7023043, 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:
Automatic Transmission: 1 Rich
Manual Transmission: Index
Note: All Buick Carburetors for 1963 are listed including those for Buick Special 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, All Series:
Air Conditioning, Heater & Defroster, 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, White Sidewall Tires, Gas Door Guard, Liter Basket, Tissue Dispenser, Spotlight, Trunk Mat, Compass, Automatic Transmission.
1963 Buick Historical Data:
1963 Buick Model Year Production for Full-Sized Buicks: 309,388.
Total Buick Production including Specials & Skylarks: 457,978.
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Electra 2 Door Hardtop, Electra Convertible, Riviera 2 Door Hardtop.
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