1975 BUICK APOLLO, CENTURY
SKYLARK, & REGAL
Models:
Buick Apollo, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Buick Skylark, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Buick Century, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Buick Regal, 8 Cylinder
Buick Apollo, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body B69,
Base Price: $3,436; Shipping Weight: 3,366 Pounds
Production Total: 21,138*
* Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Buick Apollo, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body B69,
Base Price: $3,514; Shipping Weight: 3,511 Pounds
Production Total: *
* See 6 Cylinder Production. Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Buick Apollo "SR", 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body C69,
Base Price: $4,092; Shipping Weight: 3,383 Pounds
Production Total: 2,241*
* Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Buick Apollo, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body C69,
Base Price: $4,170; Shipping Weight: 3,574 Pounds
Production Total: *
* See 6 Cylinder Production. Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Total Apollo Production: 23,276
Buick Skylark "S", 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Notchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body W27
Base Price: $3,260; Shipping Weight: 3,502 Pounds
Production Total: (Included with Skylark B27) +
Buick Skylark "S", 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Notchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body W27
Base Price: $3,234; Shipping Weight: 3,309 Pounds
Production Total: (Included with Skylark B27) +
Buick Skylark, 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Notchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body B27
Base Price: $3,463; Shipping Weight: 3,341 Pounds
Production Total: (Includes Skylark "S") +
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5, Passenger, Body B17
Base Price: $3,586; Shipping Weight: 3,438 Pounds
Production Total: +
See 8 Cylinder. 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Totals Combined
Buick Skylark, 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Notchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body B27
Base Price: $3,489; Shipping Weight: 3,537 Pounds
Production Total: 27,689 (Includes Skylark "S") +
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5, Passenger, Body B17
Base Price: $3,612; Shipping Weight: 3,587 Pounds
Production Total: 76,814 +
+ Combined Production Total for 6 & 8 Cylinder.
Buick Skylark "SR", 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Notchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body C27
Base Price: $4,136; Shipping Weight: 3,309 Pounds
Production Total: +
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5, Passenger, Body C17
Base Price: $4,253; Shipping Weight: 3,441 Pounds
Production Total: +
See 8 Cylinder. 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Totals Combined
Buick Skylark "SR", 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Notchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body C27
Base Price: $4,126; Shipping Weight: 3,498 Pounds
Production Total: 3,746 +
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5, Passenger, Body C17
Base Price: $4,279; Shipping Weight: 3,586 Pounds
Production Total: 1,505 +
+ Combined Production Total for 6 & 8 Cylinder.
Total Skylark Production: 39,754
Buick Century Special, 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body E37
Base Price: $3,815; Shipping Weight: 3,613 Pounds
Production Total: Combined with Century Coupe D37
Buick Century, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body D29,
Base Price: $3,944; Shipping Weight: 3,730 Pounds
Production Total: **
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body D37
Base Price: $3,894; Shipping Weight: 3,674 Pounds
Production Total: **
** Combined with 8 Cylinder Production
Buick Century, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body D29,
Base Price: $4,022; Shipping Weight: 3,906 Pounds
Production Total: 22,075**
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body D37
Base Price: $3,972; Shipping Weight: 3,850 Pounds
Production Total: 39,556**
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body F45
Base Price: $4,751; Shipping Weight: 4,370 Pounds
Production Total: (Included with 6 Passenger Wagon)
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body F35
Base Price: $4,636; Shipping Weight: 4,320 Pounds
Production Total: 4,416 (Includes 9 Passenger Wagon)
** Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Buick Century Custom, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body H29,
Base Price: $4,211; Shipping Weight: 3,763 Pounds
Production Total: **
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body H57
Base Price: $4,154; Shipping Weight: 3,671 Pounds
Production Total: **
** Combined with 8 Cylinder Production
Buick Century Custom, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body H29,
Base Price: $4,289; Shipping Weight: 3,939 Pounds
Production Total: 9,995**
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body H37
Base Price: $4,232; Shipping Weight: 3,847 Pounds
Production Total: 39,556**
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body K45
Base Price: $4,917; Shipping Weight: 4,400 Pounds
Production Total: (Included with 6 Passenger Wagon)
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body K35
Base Price: $4,802; Shipping Weight: 4,350 Pounds
Production Total: 7,078 (Includes 9 Passenger Wagon)
** Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Buick Regal, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body J29,
Base Price: $4,311; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pounds
Production Total: **
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body J57
Base Price: $4,257; Shipping Weight: 3,733 Pounds
Production Total: **
** Combined with 8 Cylinder Production
Buick Regal, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body J29,
Base Price: $4,389; Shipping Weight: 3,976 Pounds
Production Total: 10,726**
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body J57
Base Price: $4,335; Shipping Weight: 3,909 Pounds
Production Total: 56,646**
** Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.
Total Century & Regal Production: 176,280.
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Apollo: 111"
Skylark: 11"
Century & Regal 2 Door Models: 112"
Century & Regal 4 Door Models: 116"
Tire Sizes:
Apollo: FR78 X 14"
Skylark: FR78 X 14"
Century Regal: GR78 X 14"
Major Engine Specifications, Buick Apollo, Inline 6 Engine, 105 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve Inline 6 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.53"
Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.04
Horsepower: 105 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
Major Engine Specifications, 231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine, 110 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 6 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.80" X 3.40"
Engine Displacement: 231 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 34.66
Horsepower: 110 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 37 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Major Engine Specifications, 260 Cu. In. V-8 Engine, 110 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.50" X 3.385"
Engine Displacement: 260 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.2
Horsepower: 110 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 205 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Oldsmobile Built Engine
Major Engine Specifications, 350 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine, 145 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.80" X 3.85"
Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 145 @ 3,200 RPM
Torque: 270 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 37 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Major Engine Specifications, 350 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine, 165 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.80" X 3.85"
Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.21
Horsepower: 165 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 260 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 37 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Engine Availablity by Model:
I-6, 250 Cu. In 105 HP. Standard on Apollo 6
V-6, 231 Cu. In. 110 HP Standard on Skylark 6, Century 6, & Regal 6
V-8, 260 Cu. In. 110 HP Standard on Apollo 8 & Skylark 8
V-8, 350 Cu. In. 145 HP Standard on Century 8. Optional on Apollo 8
V-8, 350 Cu. In. 165 HP Standard on Century Wagons. Optional on Century & Regal Sedans & Coupes and Apollo 8.
Capacities, Inline 6 Cylinder, 250 Cu. In. Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 16.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 16.4 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission Capacity:
3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission Capacity:
Total Capacity: 10 Quarts
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Capacities, V-6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine, Skylark:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 16.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 16.6 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission Capacity:
3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission Capacity:
Total Capacity: 10 Quarts
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Capacities, V-6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine, Century & Regal:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 15.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 15.3 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission Capacity:
3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission Capacity:
Total Capacity: 10 Quarts
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Capacities, V-8 Cylinder, 260 Cu. In. Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 22.4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.9 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission Capacity:
3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission Capacity:
Total Capacity: 10 Quarts
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Capacities, 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Engine, Apollo:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17.9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18.6 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission Capacity:
Total Capacity: 10 Quarts
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity: 4-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Capacities, 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Engine, Except Apollo:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 16.9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17.2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission Capacity: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission Capacity:
Total Capacity: 10 Quarts
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle Capacity:
Passenger Cars: 4-1/4 Pints
Station Wagons: 5.4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Tune-Up Data, Inline 6 Cylinder, 250 Cu. In. Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 10 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 800 RPM
Automatic Transmission:
Except California: 550 RPM, in Drive
California: 600 RPM, in Drive
Tune-Up Data, V-Type 6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R44SX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-6-5-4-3-2
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 16 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
Tune-Up Data, V-Type 8 Cylinder, 260 Cu. In. Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45SX
Spark Plug Gap: .080"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-8-6-7-2
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 16 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
Tune-Up Data, 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing Mark & Location: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive
Valve Data, Inline 6 Cylinder 250 Cu. In. Engine:
Valve Lash: 1 Turn
Valve Seat Angle:
Seat: 46 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.66"
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 186 Pounds @ 1.27"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .001"-.0027"
Exhaust: .001"-.0027"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3410"-.3417"
Exhaust: .3410-.3417"
Valve Data, V-Type 6 Cylinder 231 Cu. In. Engine:
Valve Lash: Hydralic
Valve Seat Angle:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.727"
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 168 Pounds @ 1.327"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .0015"-.0032"
Exhaust: .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: Tapered .3405-.3412"
Exhaust: Tapered .3405-.3412"
Valve Data, V-Type 8 Cylinder 260 Cu. In. Engine:
Valve Lash: 1 Turn
Valve Seat Angle:
Seat:
Intake: 45 Degrees
Exhaust: 31 Degrees
Face:
Intake: 44 Degrees
Exhaust: 30 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.67"
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 187 Pounds @ 1.27"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .001"-.0027"
Exhaust: .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: Tapered .3425-.3432"
Exhaust: Tapered .3420-.3427"
Valve Data, 8 Cylinder 350 Cu. In. Engines:
Valve Lash: Hydralic
Valve Seat Angle:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.727"
Minimum Valve Spring Pressure:
Intake: 180 Pounds @ 1.34"
Exhaust: 177 Pounds @ 1.45"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: Tapered .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust: Tapered .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: Tapered .3720"-.3730"
Exhaust: Tapered .3723"-.3730"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 250 Cu. In. I-6 Engine:
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .927"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000""
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3004"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0029"
Thrust on Bearing #7
Shaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:
Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0020"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9393"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.991"-2.000""
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #2
Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 260 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.0020"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9805"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1238"-2.1248"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0033"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter:
#1: 2.4988"-2.4998"; #2, 3, 4, & 5: 2.4985"-2.4995"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings, 350 Cu. In. V-8 Engines:
Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0014"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil Control: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9393"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.991"-2.000""
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9995"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .003"-.009"
Engine Tightening Specifications, 250 Cu. In. I-6 Engines:
Spark Plugs: 15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 95 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 35 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 4 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Tightening Specifications, 231 Cu. In. V-6 Engines:
Spark Plugs: 15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 75 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 4 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 115 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 55 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 150 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Tightening Specifications, 260 Cu. In. V-8 Engines:
Spark Plugs: 15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 40 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 7 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 42 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts:
#1, 2, 3, & 4: 80 Ft. Lbs.
#5: 120 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 255 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Tightening Specifications, 350 Cu. In. V-8 Engines:
Spark Plugs: 15 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 95 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 28 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 4 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 115 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 150 Lbs
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM
Maximum Advance:
Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6-7" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 10" Vacuum
250 Cu. In. I-6 Engine:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 550 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3-1/2 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM
Maximum Advance:
Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4" Vacuum
Maximum Advance:
Except California: 9 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
California: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
260 Cu.In V-6 Engine:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 325 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Maximum Advance:
Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4 Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
350 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:
Intermediate Advance: 2 to 4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 2,250 RPM
Maximum Advance:
Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 11-1/2" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications, All Series:
Alternator # 1101016
Rated Output: 80 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.4 to 4.9 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 80 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator # 1101024
Rated Output: 80 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.4 to 4.9 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 80 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator # 1101031
Rated Output: 80 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.4 to 4.9 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 80 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator # 1102388
Rated Output: 37 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 37 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6 to 14.2 Volts
Alternator # 1102389
Rated Output: 42 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 42 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6 to 14.2 Volts
Alternator # 1102390
Rated Output: 55 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 55 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6 to 14.2 Volts
Alternator # 1102391
Rated Output: 61 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 61 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6 to 14.2 Volts
Alternator # 1102392
Rated Output: 63 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,560 RPM: 63 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator # 1102394
Rated Output: 37 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,050 RPM: 37 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6 to 14.2 Volts
Alternator # 1102399
Rated Output: 37 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 37 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator # 1102400
Rated Output: 42 Amperes
Field Current: 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Cold Output @ 14 Volts
5,500 RPM: 42 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Note: The above alternators are for all series Buicks, including Intermediate & Compact models, however not for Skyhawk.
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 250 Cu. In. I-6 Engine:
Starter # 1108366
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 50-80 Amperes, 9 Volts @ 5,500 to 10,500 RPM
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:
Starter # 1108763
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 55-80 Amperes, 9 Volts @ 3,500 to 6,000 RPM
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 260 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:
Starter # 230232
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 55-80 Amperes, 9 Volts @ 3,500 to 6,000 RPM
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 350 Cu. In. V-8 Engine:
Starter # 1108763
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 55-80 Amperes, 9 Volts @ 3,500 to 6,000 RPM
Rear Axle Data, All Series:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shim
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shim
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 30-40 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs.
Brake Specifications:
Century, & Regal:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9.495"-9.505"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear Drum Brakes: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Century Wagon:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10.997"-11.007"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear Drum Brakes: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Apollo & Skylark:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9.495"-9.505"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear Drum Brakes: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Data, Century:
Caster: + 2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel:
Manual Steering & Station Wagons:
Right Turn: 19-3/16 Degrees
Left Turn: 18-13/16 Degrees
Power Steering except Station Wagons:
Right Turn: 19 Degrees
Left Turn: 18-11/16 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Data, Apollo, & Skylark, Manual Steering:
Caster: - 1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 3/4 Degrees
Right: + 3/4 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Toe Out on Turns,
Outer Wheel: 18-1/2 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Data, Apollo, & Skylark, Power Steering:
Caster: -+1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 3/4 Degrees
Right: + 3/4 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Rochester Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Type: 2GC & 2GV
Part #: 7045140
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .140"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .180"
Part #: 7045143
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .140"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .180"
Part #: 7045145
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045146
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045147
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045148
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045149
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045446
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045448
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Part #: 7045449
Float Level: 15/32"
Float Drop: 1-9/32"
Pump Rod: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Choke Rod: .080"
Choke Unloader: .140"
Carburetor Type: Quadrajet M4M
Part #: 7045240
Float Level: 15/32"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Fast Idle, Bench: 3 Turns
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .095"
Vacuum Break:
Front: .135"
Rear: .120"
Air Valve Dashpot: .015"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Unloader: .235"
Air Valve/Valve Spring Windup: 7/16"
Part #: 7045244, 7045246
Float Level: 3/8"
Pump Rod Hole: Outer Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Fast Idle, Bench: 3 Turns
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .095"
Vacuum Break:
Front: .130"
Rear: .115"
Air Valve Dashpot: .015"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Unloader: .235"
Air Valve/Valve Spring Windup: 3/4"
Part #: 7045264
Float Level: 17/32"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 9/32"
Fast Idle, Bench: 3 Turns
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .130"
Vacuum Break:
Front: .150"
Rear: .260"
Air Valve Dashpot: .030"
Choke Setting: Index
Choke Unloader: .230"
Air Valve/Valve Spring Windup: 1/2"
Part #: 7045541, 7045544
Float Level: 3/8"
Pump Rod Hole: Outer Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Fast Idle, Bench: 3 Turns
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .095"
Vacuum Break:
Front: .145"
Rear: .130"
Air Valve Dashpot: .015"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Unloader: .235"
Air Valve/Valve Spring Windup: 3/4"
Part #: 7045546
Float Level: 5/16"
Pump Rod Hole: Outer Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 15/32"
Fast Idle, Bench: 3 Turns
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .095"
Vacuum Break:
Front: .145"
Rear: .130"
Air Valve Dashpot: .015"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Unloader: .240"
Air Valve/Valve Spring Windup: 3/4"
Part #: 7045598
Float Level: 7/16"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 9/32"
Fast Idle, Bench: 3 Turns
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .095"
Vacuum Break:
Front: .135"
Rear: .120"
Air Valve Dashpot: .015"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Choke Unloader: .240"
Air Valve/Valve Spring Windup: 7/16"
Carburetor Type: Dual-Jet 2MC
Part #: 7045156, 7045298
Float Level: 5/32"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 9/32"
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .130"
Vacuum Break:
Rich: .150"
Lean: .250"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Part #: 7045534, 7045358
Float Level: 3/16"
Pump Rod Hole: Outer Hole
Pump Rod Adjustment: 5/16"
Choke Coil Lever: .120"
Choke Rod: .130"
Vacuum Break:
Rich: .150"
Lean: .300"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Rochester Monojet, M & MV:
Part #: 7045012
Float Level: 11/32"
Metering Rod: .080"
Choke Rod: .160"
Vacuum Brak: .200"
Unloader: .275"
Part #: 7045013
Float Level: 11/32"
Metering Rod: .080"
Choke Rod: .275"
Vacuum Brak: .350"
Unloader: .275"
Part #: 7045014
Float Level: 11/32"
Metering Rod: .080"
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Brak: .275"
Unloader: .275"
The carburetors listed above include Buick models, except Skyhawk, for this year that are not included on this disk.
1975 Buick Paint Codes & Colors:
11 Arctic White
13 Silver Mist
15 Dove Gray
16 Pewter
18* Antique Silver
19 Regal Black
21 Horizon Blue
24 Glacier Blue
26 Majestic Blue
28* Blue Haze
29 Indigo
44 Ranch Green
49 Verde Mist
50 Sand Beige
51 Canary Yellow
55 Sandstone
57* Honey Gold
58 Almond Mist
59 Walnut Mist
63 Golden Tan
64 Bittersweet
72 Ruby Red
74 Burgundy
75 Apple Red
79 Rhone Red
80 Pumpkin
* Riviera Colors
Popular Options:
AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track Tape Player; Power Windows; Power Seat; Vinyl Top; Gran Sport Package for Century; Regal S/R Package, Sun Roof; Air Conditioning; Automatic Climate Control; Special Order Paint; Sunroof; Speed Alert; Cruise Control; Wheel Covers; Wire Wheel Covers; Heavy Duty Alternator; Disc Brakes; Max-Trac Differential; Engine Options.
1975 Buick Historical Data:
1975 Buick Model Year Production for Buick Apollo, Century, Skylark, & Regal: 239,310.
Total Buick Production including all Buick models: 481,768.
Promotional Model Cars Available:
None.
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