1972 CHEVROLET
FULL SIZED CARS
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Biscayne, Series 1K, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Bel Air, Series 1L, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Impala, Series 1M, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Caprice, Series 1N, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 121.5 Inches - All Series
Station Wagons: 125 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Series:
Passenger Cars: 217 Inches
Station Wagons: 224 Inches
Tire Sizes:
Bel Air & Biscayne: F78 X 15"
Impala & Caprice: G78 X 15"
Station Wagons: H78 X 15"
1972 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:
6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 110 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 165 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 200 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 170 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 402 Cu. In., 210 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 270 HP
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
BISCAYNE, 6 CYLINDER:
Body #69; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,074; Shipping Weight: 3,857 Lbs.
BISCAYNE, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,408; Shipping Weight: 4,045 Lbs.
Body#35, 4 Door Brookwood Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,882; Shipping Weight: 4,686 Lbs.
Biscayne Production:
6 Cylinder: 1,500
8 Cylinder: 19,000
Total: 20,500
BEL AIR, 6 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,204; Shipping Weight: 3,854 Lbs.
BEL AIR, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,538; Shipping Weight: 4,042 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Townsman Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,078; Shipping Weight: 4,769 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Townsman Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,969; Shipping Weight: 4,687 Lbs.
Bel Air Production:
6 Cylinder: 900
8 Cylinder: 41,000
Total: 41,900
IMPALA, 6 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,369; Shipping Weight: 3,928 Lbs.
Body #57, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,385; Shipping Weight: 3,864 Lbs.
IMPALA, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,704; Shipping Weight: 4,113 Lbs.
Body #57, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,720; Shipping Weight: 4,049 Lbs.
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,771; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Lbs.
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,787; Shipping Weight: 4,053 Lbs.
Body #67, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,979; Shipping Weight: 4,125 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Kingswood Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,165; Shipping Weight: 4,817 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Kingswood Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,056; Shipping Weight: 4,734 Lbs.
Impala Production:
6 Cylinder: 1,500
8 Cylinder: 596,000
Total: 597,500
CAPRICE, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,009; Shipping Weight: 4,203 Lbs.
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,026; Shipping Weight: 4,102 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Kingswood Estate Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,423; Shipping Weight: 4,883 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Kingswood Estate Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,314; Shipping Weight: 4,798 Lbs.
Caprice Production: 178,500
Station Wagon Production: 171,700
1972 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46T
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .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:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44T
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 6 BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44T
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 402 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44TS Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type: AC R44T
Gap: .035"
Point Gap:
New Points: .016"
Used Points: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Capacities-All Full Sized Series :
6 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater Only: 12 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three 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:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three 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:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 402 (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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
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:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
Without 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three 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:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 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: 23 Gallons (Station Wagons: 20 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
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:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints
Valve Specifications:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Engine Tightening:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Distributor Specifications:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Carburetor Settings:
See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Rear Axle Specifications-All Series Chevrolet, Full Sized:
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, Chevrolet, Full Sized Models:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 11 Inches
Station Wagons: 12 Inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brake: 2-15/16"
Front Drum Brake: 1-3/16"
Rear Drum:
Passenger Cars: 15/16"
Station Wagons: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8:
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevrolet, All Full Sized Models:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches;
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; Stereo Tape; Rear Manual Antenna; Vinyl Roof; Automatic Level Control; Power Steering; Tilt Steering Wheel; Tinted Glass, Cruise Control; Power Windows; Variety of Engine & Transmission Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
10 Antique White
14 Nevada Silver
16 Pewter Silver
18 Dusk Gray
19 Texedo Black
24 Ascot Blue
25 Mediterranean Blue
26 Mulsanne Blue
28 Fathom Blue
36 Spring Green
43 Gulf Green
46 Oasis Green
48 Sequoia Green
50 Covert Tan
53 Placer Gold
54 Desert Gold
56 Cream Yellow
57 Golden Brown
58 Turin Tan
62 Driftwood
63 Mohave Gold
65 Orange Flame
68 Midnight Bronze
69 Aegean Brown
924 Pewter Silver
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Impala SS 454 2 Door Hardtop.
1972 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1972 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 23, 1971
Model Year Production: 1,010,100 full sized Chevrolets.
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