1971 CHEVROLET

MONTE CARLO

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Monte Carlo, Series 138, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase:

2 Door: 116 Inches

Overall Length:

2 Door: 207 Inches

Tire Size: G78 x 15 Inches

1971 Monte Carlo Engines:

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 270 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 402* Cu. In., 300 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 365 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 425 HP

* Marketed as 396 Cu. In.

See 1971 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: $3,416; Shipping Weight: 3,488 Lbs..

Total Production: 112,599

1971 CHEVROLET

MONTE CARLO

Tune Up Specifications - Monte Carlo:

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 H.P., (Standard Transmission):

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 270 HP, With Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, With Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 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

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 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

8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 365 H.P.

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 425 H.P., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 425 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

Capacities-All Series :

6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R46TS

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:

Standard Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM, in Drive

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

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 550 RPM

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

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 H.P., (Standard Transmission):

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R45TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 270 HP, With Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, With Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 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

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In. 270 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 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

8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 365 H.P.

Spark Plug:

Type AC R43TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 425 H.P., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In. 425 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44TS

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

Capacities-All Series :

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: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 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: 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 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., 365 H.P.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater Only: 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: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

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., 425 H.P.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 21 Quarts

With Heater Only: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

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 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1971 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1971 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: 25 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: 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 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +3/4 Degree

Right: +3/4 Degree

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

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, AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Electric Clock, 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

13 Nevada Silver

16 Silver Steel

19 Texedo Black

24 Ascot Blue

25 Mediterranean Blue

26 Mulsanne Blue

29 Command Blue

39 Sea Aqua

42 Cottonwood Green

43 Lime Green

49 Antuque Green

52 Sunflower

53 Placer Gold

55 Champagne Gold

61 Sandalwood

62 Burnt Orange

63 Mesa Sand

65 Hugger Orange

67 Classic Copper

75 Cranberry Red

78 Rosewood

905 Nevada Silber

976 Mulsanne Blue

912 Sunflower

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: 2 Door Hardtop

1971 Monte Carlo Historical Data:

1971 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 29, 1970.

Model Year Production: 112,599 Monte Carlos.

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