1959 CHEVROLET
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Biscayne, Series 1100, 6 Cylinder or Series 1200, 8 Cylinder
Bel Air, Series 1500, 6 Cylinder or Series 1600, 8 Cylinder
Impala, Series 1700, 6 Cylinder or Series 1800, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase: 119 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Series: 210.9"
Tire Size: 7.50 x 14 Inches; Station Wagons & Convertibles: 8.00 x 14 Inches
1959 Chevrolet Engines:
6 Cylinder Engine
Bore & Stroke: 3.562" X 3.94"
Engine Displacement: 235 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 135 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 217 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 Lbs/Sq. In. .
8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In:
Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.00"
Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.0
Horsepower: 185 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 275 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 Lbs/Sq. In.
8 Cylinder Engine-348 Cu. In:
Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.25"
Engine Displacement: 348 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.4
Horsepower: 250 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 355 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 Lbs/Sq. In.
8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In, Fuel Injection:
Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.00"
Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.0
Horsepower: 250 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 305 Ft. Lbs @ 3,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 Lbs/Sq. In.
8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In, 2 - 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.00"
Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.0
Horsepower: 245 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 300 Ft. Lbs @ 3,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 Lbs/Sq. In.
8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In, 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.00"
Engine Displacement: 283 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.0
Horsepower: 230 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 300 Ft. Lbs @ 3,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 Lbs/Sq. In.
BISCAYNE SERIES:
Model #1119; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1219,
Base Price: $2,301/$2,419; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Lbs/3,600 Lbs
Model #1111, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1211,
Base Price: $2,247/$2,365; Shipping Weight: 3,535 Lbs/3,530 Lbs.
Model #1121, 2 Door Utility Sedan, 3 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1221,
Base Price: $2,160/$2,278; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Lbs/3,490 Lbs
Model #1135, 4 Door Station Brookwood Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1235,
Base Price: $2,638/$2,756; Shipping Weight: 3,955 Lbs/3,955 Lbs.
Model #1115, 2 Door Brookwood Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1215,
Base Price: $2,571/$2,689; Shipping Weight: 3,870 Lbs/3,860 Lbs.
Price & Weight: 1st figure is for 6 Cylinder, 2nd figure is for 8 Cylinder.
BEL AIR SERIES:
Model #1519, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1619,
Base Price: $2,440/$2,558; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Lbs/3,615 Lbs.
Model #1539, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1639,
Base Price: $2,556/$2,674; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Lbs/3,630 Lbs.
Model #1511, 2 Door Sedan, Body/Style #59-1611,
Base Price: $2,386/$2,504; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Lbs/3,510 Lbs.
Model #1535, 4 Door Parkwood Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1635,
Base Price: $2,749/$2,867; Shipping Weight: 3,965 Lbs/3,970 Lbs
Model #1545, 4 Door Kingwood Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1645,
Base Price: $2,852/$2,970; Shipping Weight: 4,020 Lbs/4,015 Lbs
Production Total: 21,083
Price & Weight: 1st figure is for 6 Cylinder, 2nd figure is for 8 Cylinder
IMPALA SERIES:
Model #1719, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1819,
Base Price: $2,592//$2,710; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Lbs/3,620 Lbs
Model #1739, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, Body/Style #59-1839,
Base Price: $2,664/$2,782; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Lbs/3,670 Lbs
Model #1737, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1837,
Base Price: $2,599/$2,717; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Lbs/3,580 Lbs
Model #1767, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1867,
Base Price: $2,849/$2,967; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Lbs/3,650 Lbs
Model #1735, 4 Door Nomad Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body/Style #59-1835
Base Price: $2,891/$3,009; Shipping Weight: 3,980 Lbs/3,975 Lbs
Price & Weight: 1st Figure is for 6 Cylinder, 2nd Figure is for 8 Cylinder
All Engines and Transmissions were available in all series.
Production Note: No production total breakdown per series, model or engine.
1959 Chevrolet Production by body type:
4 Door Sedan: 525,461
2 Door Sedan: 281,924
4 Door Station Wagon: 188,623
2 Door Station Wagon: 20,760
2 Door Hardtop: 185,520
4 Door Hardtop: 188,623
Convertible: 72,765
1959 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC 44
Gap .035
Point Gap: .016
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: Steel Ball
Location: Flywheel
Engine Idle Speed: 425 RPM
Fuel Filter: AC GF455
Cylinder Head Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engine, 283 Cu. In.:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC 44
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 425 RPM
Fuel Filter: AC GF455
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engine, 348 Cu. In.:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC 44N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 425 RPM
Fuel Filter: AC GF455
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 Lbs.
Valve Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Tappet Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 31 Degrees
Exhaust: 46 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens: 16 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 17-1/2 Degrees ATDC
Valve Spring Pressure: 158 Lbs @ 1.52 Inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .3275"
Exhaust: .3275"
Valve Stem Clearance
Intake: .001-.0027
Exhaust: .001-.0027
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3410"-.3417"
Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"
8 Cylinder Engine-283 Cu. In.:
Tappet Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: .Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 46 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens: 12-1/2 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 15-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 160 Lbs @ 1.30 Inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .3987"
Exhaust: .3987"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001-.0027
Exhaust .0015-.0032
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3415"-.3422"
Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"
8 Cylinder Engine-348 Cu. In.:
Running Clearance, Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 46 Degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens: 18-1/2 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 25-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 184 Lbs @ 1.23 Inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .3987"
Exhaust: .3987"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001-.0027
Exhaust .0025-.0042
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3715"-.3722"
Exhaust: .3410"-.3717"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
6 Cylinder Engine
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 18
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .015
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8662"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.311"-2.312"
Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"
Bolt Torque: 35-45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter:
#1: 2.6835"-2.6845"; #2: 2.7145"-2.7155"; #3: 2.7455"-2.7465";
#4: 2.7765"-2.7775"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"
Bolt Torque: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engine, 283 Cu. In.
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 18
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010
Oil Ring: .015
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9271"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"
Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"
Bolt Torque: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2978"-2.988"
Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0034"
Bolt Torque: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engine, 348 Cu. In.
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 18
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .0015 Oil Ring: .015
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9896"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.199"-2.200"
Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"
Bolt Torque: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4980"-2.4990"
Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"
Bolt Torque: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities-All Series :
With 6 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 17 Quarts
With Heater: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons; Station Wagons: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts
Engine Oil Filter Cartridge: AC PF115
Manual Transmission: Without Overdrive: 2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 4-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 283 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 17-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons; Station Wagons: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts
Engine Oil Filter Cartridge: AC P141
Manual Transmission: Without Overdrive: 2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3 Pints
Automatic Tansmission: 4-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints:
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 348 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 21 Quarts
With Heater: 22 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons; Station Wagons: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts
Engine Oil Filter Cartridge: AC P141
Manual Transmission: Overdrive: 2 Pints
Automatic Tansmission: 2 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints:
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
6 Cylinder:
Generator #1102096
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
30 Amperes @ 2,240 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69-1.79 Amperes
Regulator #1119001
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075 Inches
8 Cylinder:
Generator #1102096
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
30 Amperes @ 2,240 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69-1.79 Amperes
Regulator #1119001
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075 Inches
With Air Conditioning:
Generator #1102114
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
35 Amperes @ 2,630 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69-1.79 Amperes
Regulator #1119002
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075 Inches
With Power Steering:
Generator #1102115
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
35 Amperes @ 2,630 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69-1.79 Amperes
Regulator #1119002
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075 Inches
Distributor Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Distributor #1112403
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle Degrees: 28-35
Point Opening: .016 Inch
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4-6 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 7-1/2 to 10 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
8 Cylinder, 283 Cu. In. Engine:
Distributor #11109447
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle Degrees: 30
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,875 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-9 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-16 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
With Turboglide Transmission:
Distributor #1110891
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle Degrees: See Point Opening
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: -1/2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 9 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-16 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
8 Cylinder, 348 Cu. In. Engine:
Distributor #1110948
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle Degrees: 30
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-9 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15 to 16 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Distributor #1110914
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle Degrees: See Point Opening
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: -1 Degree @ 600 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 3,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 3-3/4 to 5-3/4 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10-1/2 to 12-1/2 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8-1/4 to 10-1/4 Degrees
Distributor #1110915
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle Degrees: 30
Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-9 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15 to 16 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Starting Motor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Starter #1107652
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test:
49-76 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 6,200-9,400 RPM
Torque Test:
270-310 Amperes
4.25 Volts
10-1/2 Ft Lbs
Starting Motor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Starter #1107664
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test:
49-76 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 6,200-9,400 RPM
Torque Test:
270-310 Amperes
4.25 Volts
10-1/2 Ft Lbs
Starting Motor With Turboglide Transmission:
Starter #1107694
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test:
49-76 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 6,200-9,400 RPM
Torque Test:
270-310 Amperes
4.25 Volts
10-1/2 Ft Lbs
Starting Motor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 348 Cu. In. Engine:
Starter #1107668, #1107867
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test:
65-100 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 3,600-5,100 RPM
Torque Test:
300-360 Amperes
3.50 Volts
Starter #1107712
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test:
80-120 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 4,700-5,400 RPM
Torque Test:
290-370 Amperes
2.00 Volts
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications-All Series:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.009"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shim
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: 0 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 1/16 to 1/8 inches;
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees, 54 Minutes
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees, 11 Minutes
Rochester Carburetor Data, 6 Cylinder:
Rochester Type B:
Carburetor #: 7013029
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-3/4 Turns
Rochester Type BC:
Carburetor #: 7013000
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Choke Rod: .073"
Choke Unloader: .230"
Rochester Type BC:
Carburetor #: 70130003, #7013005
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Choke Rod: .073"
Choke Unloader: .230"
Rochester Carburetor Data, 8 Cylinder:
Rochester Type 2GC:
Carburetor: #7013007, #7013018
Float Level: 1-23/64"
Float Drop: 1-29/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Pump Rod: 57/64"
Choke Rod: .089"
Choke Unloader: .360"
Idle Air Vent; 49/64"
Rochester Type 2GC:
Carburetor: #7013008
Float Level: 1-23/64"
Float Drop: 1-29/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Pump Rod: 57/64"
Choke Rod: .089"
Choke Unloader: .360"
Idle Air Vent; 49/64"
Rochester Type 2GC:
Carburetor: #7013020, #7013016, #7013026
Float Level: 1-21/64"
Float Drop: 1-29/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Pump Rod: 15/16"
Choke Rod: .089"
Choke Unloader: .360"
Secondary Throttle Lockout: .030"
Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"
Rochester Type 2G:
Carburetor: #7013015, #7013017
Float Level: 1-27/64"
Float Drop: 1-29/32"
Idle Screw Setting: None
Pump Rod: 15/16"
Rochester Type 4GC:
Carburetor: #7013004
Float Level:
Primary: 1-43/64"
Secondary: 1-47/64"
Float Drop: 2-1/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Pump Rod: 1-1/16"
Choke Rod: .043"
Choke Unloader: .235"
Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"
Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"
Idle Air Vent: 31/32"
Rochester Type 4GC:
Carburetor: #7013006
Float Level:
Primary: 1-43/64"
Secondary: 1-47/64"
Float Drop: 2-1/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Pump Rod: 1-1/16"
Choke Rod: .043"
Choke Unloader: .235"
Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"
Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"
Idle Air Vent: 31/32"
Carter Carburetor Data, 8 Cylinder:
Carter Type WCFB:
Carburetor #: 2816S, #2817, #2818S
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 2 Turns
Float Level:
Primary: 5/32"
Secondary: 5/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 2"
Secondary: 2"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,700 RPM
Unloader: 1/4"
Choke Setting: Index
Carter Type AFB:
Carburetor #: 2897S
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 2 Turns
Float Level:
Primary: 7/32"
Secondary: 7/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 23/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,700 RPM
Unloader: 1/4"
Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
6 Cylinder:
Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder:
Pressure: 4 to 5-1/4 PSI
Popular Options:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seat, Oil Filter, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Dual Exhausts for 8 Cylinder Engines, DeLuxe Heater, Recirculating Heater, Air Conditioning, Whitewall Tires, Tinted Glass, Windshield Washer, Padded Dashboard, Power Tailgate Window, DeLuxe Steering Wheel, 4 Speed Manual Transmission, Wheel Discs, Fender Ornaments, Heavy Duty 35 Ampere Generator, Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Air Suspension, Two-Tone Paint, Posi-Traction Rear Axle, Overdrive, Powerglide Automatic Transmission, Turboglide Automatic Transmission, Various 8 Cylinder Engine Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
900A Tuxedo Black
903A Aspen Green Poly
905A Highland Green Poly
910A Frost Blue Poly
912A Harbor Blue Poly
914A Crown Sapphire Poly
920A Gothic Gold Poly
923A Roman Red
925A Classic Cream
936A Snowcrest White
938A Satin Beige
940A Grecian Gray Poly
942A Cameo Coral Poly
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Impala 2 Door Hardtop, 4 Door Station Wagon, Impala Convertible, Pick-Up Truck, Corvette.
1959 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1959 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction was in October 1958.
Calendar Year Production: 1,481,071.
Model Year Production: Approximately 1,361,683
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