1969 CHEVROLET
FULL SIZED CARS
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Biscayne, Series 153, 6 Cylinder or Series 154, 8 Cylinder
Bel Air, Series 155, 6 Cylinder or Series 156, 8 Cylinder
Impala, Series 163, 6 Cylinder or Series 164, 8 Cylinder
Caprice, Series 166, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase: 119 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Series:
Passenger Cars: 216 Inches
Station Wagons: 217 Inches
Tire Sizes: 8.25 x 14 Inches
1969 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:
6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 155 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 327 Cu. In., 235 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 396 Cu. In., 265 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 427 Cu. In., 335-425 HP
See 1969 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
BISCAYNE, SERIES 153, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #15369; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,687; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Lbs.
Model #15311, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,645; Shipping Weight: 3,630 Lbs..
Model #15335, 4 Door Station Wagon , 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,064; Shipping Weight: 4,045 Lbs
BISCAYNE, SERIES 154, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #15469; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,793; Shipping Weight: 3,725 Lbs.
Model #15411, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,751; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Lbs..
Model #15435, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,169; Shipping Weight: 4,170 Lbs.
BEL AIR, SERIES 155, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #15569, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,787; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Lbs.
Model #15511, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,745; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Lbs.
BEL AIR, SERIES 156, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #15669, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,893; Shipping Weight: 3,725 Lbs.
Model #15611, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,851; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Lbs.
Model #15646, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,345; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Lbs.
Model #15636, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,232; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Lbs.
IMPALA, SERIES 163, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #16369, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,911; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Lbs.
Model #16339, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,981; Shipping Weight: 3,735 Lbs.
Model #16337, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,927; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Lbs.
IMPALA, SERIES 164, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #16469, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,016; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Lbs.
Model #16439, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,086; Shipping Weight: 3,855 Lbs.
Model #16437, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,033; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Lbs.
Model #16447, 2 Door Formal Top Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,085; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Lbs.
Model #16467, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,261; Shipping Weight: 3,835 Lbs.
Model #16436, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,352; Shipping Weight: 4,225 Lbs.
Model #16346, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $3,465; Shipping Weight: 4,285 Lbs.
CAPRICE, SERIES 166, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #16639, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,346; Shipping Weight: 3,895 Lbs.
Model #16647, 2 Door Formal Top Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,294; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Lbs.
Model #16436, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,565; Shipping Weight: 4,245 Lbs.
Model #16646, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $3,678; Shipping Weight: 4,300 Lbs.
1969 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
6 Cylinder Engine, Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell 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, Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell 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, 327 Cu. In., 235 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
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 327 Cu. In., 235 HP, Automatic 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 BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration 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, 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
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning On)
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: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive; (With Air Conditioning On)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP with 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
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning On)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP with 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
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In., 265 HP, With Standard Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: TDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 700 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In., 265 HP, With Automatic Transmission:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44N
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
Timing Mark Location: Viabration 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, 427 Cu. In., 335 HP:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 8-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 427 Cu. In., 390 HP:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R43N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; (With Air Conditioning Off)
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, (With Air Conditioning Off)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 8-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 427 Cu. In., 425 HP:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R43N
Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard 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-All Full Sized Series :
With 6 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater Only: 12 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: 24 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 with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 327 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater: 17 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 24 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 with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 14 Quarts
With Heater: 15 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: 24 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 with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 396 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without 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: 24 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 with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 427 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 21 Quarts
With Heater: 22 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 24 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 with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Hydramatic, 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Change
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 Chevrolet, Full Sized:
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, Chevrolet, Full Sized Models:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11 inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brake: 2-1/16"
Front Drum Brake: 1-3/16"
Rear Drum: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1:
Drum Brakes: 1" (With Metallic Linings, 7/8")
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevrolet, All Full Sized Models:
Caster: +3/4 Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degree
Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches;
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 Degrees
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Power Drum Brakes; Power Front Disc Brakes; Electric Clock; Rear Defroster; Power Door Locks; Headlight Washer; Light Monitors; AM Push Button Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; AM/FM Stereo Radio; Rear Manual Antenna; Vinyl Roof; Automatic Level Control; Power Steering; Tilt Steering Wheel; Cruise Control; Power Windows.
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: Impala SS 427 2 Door Hardtop, Impala SS 427 Convertible.
1969 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1969 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 26, 1968
Model Year Production: 1,109,013 full sized Chevrolets.
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