1969 NOVA
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Series 111, 4 Cylinder
Series 113, 6 Cylinder
Series 114, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase: 111 Inches
Overall Length: 190"
Tire Size: 7.35 X 14 Inches
1969 Nova Engines:
4 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 153 Cu. In., 90 HP
6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 230 Cu. In., 140 HP
6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 155 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 307 Cu. In., 200 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 396 Cu. In., 350 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 396 Cu. In., 375 HP
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
NOVA Models:
111 SERIES, 4 CYLINDER:
Model #11169; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,267; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Lbs.
Model #11127, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,237; Shipping Weight: 2,785 Lbs..
113 SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #11369; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,345; Shipping Weight: 2,920 Lbs.
Model #11327, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,315; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Lbs..
114 SERIES, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #11469; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,434; Shipping Weight: N/A
Model #11427, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,405; Shipping Weight: N/A
1969 NOVA
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
4 Cylinder Engine, Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 750 RPM (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
4 Cylinder Engine, Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
6 Cylinder Engine, 230 & 250 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
6 Cylinder Engine, 230 & 250 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive; (With Air Conditioning On)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R45S
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 327 Cu. In., 210 HP, Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R45S
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees ATDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP, Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 700 RPM with Air Conditioning Off
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP, Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM in Drive, with Air Conditioning Off
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP, Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP, Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In., 350 HP, Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R43N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 8-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In., 350 HP, Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R43N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 8-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In., 375 HP:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R43N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 750 RPM (With Air Conditioning Off)
Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM in Drive, (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 8-1/2 PSI
Capacities:
With 4 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 8 Quarts
With Heater Only: 9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 9 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 Pints (Heavy Duty Unit: 3-1/2 Pints)
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
With 6 Cylinder Engine, 230 & 250 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater Only: 13 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 Pints (Heavy Duty Unit: 3-1/2 Pints)
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater Only: 17 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints (Heavy Duty Unit: 3-1/2 Pints)
Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 16 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 23 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 23 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Valve Specifications:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Engine Tightening:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Distributor Specifications:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Carburetor Settings:
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Rear Axle & Specifications-All Series Nova:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Check with dial gauge
Adnustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 5-10 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .010"
Used Bearings: .010"
Brake Specifications, Nova:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 2-1/16"
Front Drum: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Drum Brakes: 1" (With Metallic Linings, 7/8")
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Nova:
Caster: +1/2 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches;
Toe Out on Turns:
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning (Except 4 Cylinder), Powerglide Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes, Power Steering, AM Push Button Radio, AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio, Tinted Glass, Rear Window Defroster, Heavy Duty Brakes, Door Edge Guards, Seat Belts, Shoulder Belts, Left Hand Remote Control Outside Mirror, Positraction Rear Axle, Heavy Duty Clutch, Alternator Options, 6 & 8 Cylinder Engine Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
10 Tuxedo Black
40 Butternut Yellow
50 Dover White
51 Dusk Blue
52 Garnet Red
53 Glacier Blue
55 Azure Turquoise
57 Fathom Green
59 Frost Green
61 Burnished Brown
63 Champagne
65 Olympic Gold
67 Burgundy
69 Cortez Silver
71 Lemans Blue
72 Hugger Orange
76 Daytona Yellow
79 Rallye Green
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: None
1969 Chevy Nova Historical Data:
1969 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 26, 1968.
Model Year Production: Approximately 106,200 Novas.
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