1976 BUICK CENTURY

1976 BUICK CENTURY

SKYLARK, & REGAL

Models:

Buick Skylark, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Skylark 'S', 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Skylark 'S/R', 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Century Special, 6 Cylinder

Buick Century, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Century Custom, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Regal, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Buick Skylark "S", 6 Cylinder:

2 Door "S" Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body W27

Base Price: $3,435; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds

Production Total: *+

* Included with Skylark 8 Cylinder Production

+ Production Total included with Base Skylark.

Buick Skylark "S", 8 Cylinder:

2 Door "S" Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body W27

Base Price: $3,470; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds

Production Total: *+

* Included with Skylark 8 Cylinder Production

+ Production Total included with Base Skylark.

Buick Skylark, 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body B27

Base Price: $3,549; Shipping Weight: 3,327 Pounds

Production Total: +*

2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 6, Passenger, Body B17

Base Price: $3,687; Shipping Weight: 3,396 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body B69

Base Price: $3,609; Shipping Weight; 3,283 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Included with Skylark 8 Cylinder Production

+ Production Total included with Base Skylark.

Buick Skylark, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body B27

Base Price: $3,584; Shipping Weight: 3,529 Pounds

Production Total: 51,260 (Includes Skylark "S") +*

2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 6, Passenger, Body B17

Base Price: $3,722; Shipping Weight: 3,591 Pounds

Production Total: 6,703*

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body B69

Base Price: $3,644; Shipping Weight; 3,484 Pounds

Production Total: 48,157*

* Combined Production Total for 6 & 8 Cylinder.

Buick Skylark "SR", 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body C27

Base Price: $4,281; Shipping Weight: 3,319 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5, Passenger, Body C17

Base Price: $4,398; Shipping Weight: 3,338 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body C69

Base Price: $4,324; Shipping Weight; 3,212 Pounds

Production Total: *

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Totals Combined

Buick Skylark "SR", 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body C27

Base Price: $4,316; Shipping Weight: 3,502 Pounds

Production Total: 3,880*

2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5, Passenger, Body C17

Base Price: $4,433; Shipping Weight: 3,522 Pounds

Production Total: 1,248*

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body C69

Base Price: $4,359; Shipping Weight; 3,499 Pounds

Production Total: 4,000*

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Totals Combined

Total Skylark Production: 106,120

Buick Century Special, 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body E37

Base Price: $3,935; Shipping Weight: 3,508 Pounds

Production Total: Combined with Century Coupe D37 *

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Produciton Combined

Buick Century, 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Collonade Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body D37

Base Price: $4,070; Shipping Weight: 3,652 Pounds

Production Total: *+

4 Door Collonade Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body D29,

Base Price: $4,105; Shipping Weight: 3,741 Pounds

Production Total: *

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Produciton Combined

+ Includes Century Special Coupe

Buick Century, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Collonade Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body D37

Base Price: $4,155; Shipping Weight: 3,844 Pounds

Production Total: 59,448*+

4 Door Collonade Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body D29,

Base Price: $4,190; Shipping Weight: 3,933 Pounds

Production Total: 33,632*

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Produciton Combined

+ Includes Century Special Coupe

Buick Century Custom, 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Collonade Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body H57

Base Price: $4,346; Shipping Weight: 3,609 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Collonade Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body H29,

Base Price: $4,424; Shipping Weight: 3,720 Pounds

Production Total: *

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Produciton Combined

Buick Century Custom, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Collonade Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body H57

Base Price: $4,431; Shipping Weight: 3,801 Pounds

Production Total: 34,036*

4 Door Collonade Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body H29,

Base Price: $4,509; Shipping Weight: 3,913 Pounds

Production Total: 19,728*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body K35

Base Price: $4,987; Shipping Weight: 4,363 Pounds

Production Total: 19,282 (Includes 9 Passenger Wagon)

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body K45

Base Price: $5,099; Shipping Weight: 4,413 Pounds

Production Total: (Included with 6 Passenger Wagon)

* Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.

Total Century Production: 157,785

Buick Regal, 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Collonade Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body J57

Base Price: $4,465; Shipping Weight: 3,710 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Combined with 8 Cylinder Production

Buick Regal, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Collonade Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body J57

Base Price: $4,910; Shipping Weight: 3,902 Pounds

Production Total: 124,498*

4 Door Collonade Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body J29,

Base Price: $4,825; Shipping Weight: 4,104 Pounds

Production Total: 17,118

** Combined 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.

Total Century Regal Production: 141,616

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Skylark: 111"

Century & Regal 2 Door Models: 112"

Century & Regal 4 Door Models: 116"

Tire Sizes:

Skylark: E78 X 14"

Skylark S/R: FR78 X 14"

Century & Regal Coupe: GR78 X 15"

Century Special Coupe: FR78 X 15"

Century & Regal Sedan: FR78 X 15"

Century Wagon: HR78 X 15"

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: 8.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.2

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 210 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:

V-6, 231 Cu. In. 110 HP Standard on Skylark 6, Century 6, & Regal 6

V-8, 260 Cu. In. 110 HP Standard on Skylark 8

V-8, 350 Cu. In. 145 HP Standard on Regal 8 & Century 8. Optional on Skylark 8

V-8, 350 Cu. In. 165 HP Standard on Century Wagons. Optional on Century & Regal Sedans & Coupes.

Capacities, V-6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine, Skylark:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 16.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16.7 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: 3.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Capacities, V-6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine, Century & Regal:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 15.5 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 15.4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 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: 3.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Capacities, 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Engine, Skylark:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18.5 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*

Automatic Transmission Capacity:

Total Capacity: 10 Quarts

Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts

Rear Axle Capacity: 3.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Capacities, 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Engine, Except Skylark:

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

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

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: 12 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 800 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 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:

Except California: 18 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley

California: 14 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM, 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, 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:

Intake: 180 Pounds @ 1.34"

Exhaust: 177 Pounds @ 1.45"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0032"

Exhaust: .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3402-.3412"

Exhaust: .3405-.3412"

Valve Data, V-Type 8 Cylinder 260 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash: Hydralic

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, 231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0014"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .013"

Oil Control: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9393"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.000""

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0023"

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: .013"

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, 231 Cu. In. V-6 Engines:

Spark Plugs: 20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80 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: 60 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Engine Tightening Specifications, 260 Cu. In. V-8 Engines:

Spark Plugs: 20 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: 20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80 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: 60 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 175 Lbs

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM

Maximum Advance:

Vacuum to Start Plunger: 5-7" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 10" 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:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 375 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 Degrees @ 600 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 # 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 # 1102388

Rated Output: 37 Amperes