1970 CHEVROLET

MONTE CARLO

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Monte Carlo, Series 138, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase:

2 Door: 116 Inches

Overall Length:

2 Door: 206 Inches

Tire Size: G78 x 15 Inches

1970 Monte Carlo Engines:

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 307 Cu. In, 200 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 250 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 300 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 402* Cu. In., 375 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 402* Cu. In., 350 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 330 HP

* Marketed as 396 Cu. In.

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

Monte Carlo Models:

MONTE CARLO, SERIES 138, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #13857, 2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,123; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Lbs..

Total Production: 145,975

1970 CHEVROLET

MONTE CARLO

Tune Up Specifications - Monte Carlo:

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43

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)

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; (With Air Conditioning Off)

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. (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 On)

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 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)

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In26500 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: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM (With Air Conditioning On)

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In. 265 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: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive, (With Air Conditioning On)

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In. 330 HP:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

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:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM (With Air Conditioning Off)

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, (With Air Conditioning Off)

8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In. 350 HP, Standard Transmission:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43NT

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)

8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In. 350 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43T

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)

8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In. 375 HP:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43T

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:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM (With Air Conditioning Off)

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive (With Air Conditioning Off)

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 360 HP:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 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)

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 390 HP:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 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)

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 450 HP:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43T

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:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM (With Air Conditioning Off)

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive (With Air Conditioning Off)

Capacities-All Series :

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater Only: 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: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

Heavy Duty Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater Only: 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: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

With Heavy Duty Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In.,:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 22 Quarts

With Heater Only: 23 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 24 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

With Heavy Duty Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.,:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater Only: 22 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: 20

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

With Heavy Duty Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-3/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1970 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Rear Axle Specifications-Monte Carlo:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

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, Monte Carlo:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2 inches

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brake: 2-15/16"

Front Drum: 1-1/8"

Rear Drum: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Monte Carlo:

Caster: -1/2 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degree

Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches;

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Popular Options:

Power Front Drum Brakes, Power Front Disc Front Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Rear Defogger, Push Button AM Radio, Push Button AM-FM Radio, Rear Antenna (except Station Wagons), AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Electric Clock, Power Tailgate Window for Station Wagons, Four Way Power Seat, Power Convertible Top, Power Windows, Sport Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel, Rear Defroster, Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, Two-Tone Paint, Light Monitoring System, Positraction Axle, Various Engine & Transmission Options.

Paint Colors & Codes:

10 Classic White

14 Cortez Silver

15 Laguna Gray

17 Shadow Gray

19 Texedo Black

25 Astro Blue

26 Mulsanne Blue

27 Bridgehampton Blue

28 Fathom Blue

34 Misty GTurquoise

43 Citrus Green

44 Donnybrook Green

48 Forest Green

50 Gobi Beige

51 Daytona Yellow

52 Sunflower Yellow

53 Camaro Gold

55 Champagne Gold

58 Autumn Gold

62 Corvette Bronze

63 Desert Sand

65 Hugger Orange

67 Classic Copper

72 Monza Red

75 Cranberry Red

77 Marlboro Maroon

78 Black Cherry

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: 2 Door Hardtop

1970 Monte Carlo Historical Data:

1970 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 18, 1969.

Model Year Production: Approximately: 145,975 Monte Carlos.

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