1973 CHEVROLET

MONTE CARLO

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Monte Carlo, Series 1H, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase:

2 Door: 116 Inches

Overall Length:

2 Door: 211 Inches

Tire Size: G78 x 15 Inches

1973 Monte Carlo Engines:

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 175 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 245 HP

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

Monte Carlo Models:

MONTE CARLO, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #1H57, 2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,415; Shipping Weight: 3,713 Lbs..

Total Production: 4,960

MONTE CARLO 'S', 8 CYLINDER:

Model #1H57, 2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,562; Shipping Weight: 3,720 Lbs..

Total Production: 177,963

MONTE CARLO LANDAU, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #1H57, 2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,806; Shipping Weight: 3,722 Lbs..

Total Production: 107,770

1973 CHEVROLET

MONTE CARLO

Tune Up Specifications - Monte Carlo:

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

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: 900 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035"

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration 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: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Capacities-All Series :

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater Only: 16 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: 22 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: 4-1/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 454 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: 22 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: 4-1/4 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1973 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: 15-30 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: +5 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1 Degree

Right: +1/2 Degree

Toe In; 0 to 1/8 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, AM-FM Stereo Radio with Tape Deck, Cruise Control, Electric Clock, Four Way Power Seat, Power Convertible Top, Power Windows, Sport Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel, Rear Defroster, Vinyl Top, Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, Two-Tone Paint, Light Monitoring System, Positraction Axle, Various Engine & Transmission Options.

Paint Colors & Codes:

10 Antique White

19 Texedo Black

23 Medium Blue

24 Light Blue

26 Dark Blue

29 Midnight Blue

41 Medium Green

42 Dark Green

44 Light Green

46 Green-Gold

48 Midnight Green

51 Light Yellow

53 Placer Gold

56 Chamois

60 Light Copper

61 Light Orange

62 Medium Bronze

64 Silver

66 Taupe

68 Dark Brown

74 Dark Red

75 Medium Red

81 Beige

86 Bright Orange

97 Medium Orange

Promotional Model Cars Available:

None

1973 Monte Carlo Historical Data:

1973 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 21, 1972.

Model Year Production: 290,693 Monte Carlos.

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