1973 CHEVROLET
FULL SIZED CARS
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Bel Air, Series 1K, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Impala, Series 1L, 8 Cylinder
Caprice Classic, Series 1N, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 121.5 Inches - All Series
Station Wagons: 125 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Series: 223"
Tire Sizes:
Bel Air: G78 X 15"
Impala & Caprice: L78 X 15"
Station Wagons: L78 X 15"
1973 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:
6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 100 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 175 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 150 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 215 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.
BEL AIR, 6 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,247; Shipping Weight: 3,895 Lbs.
BEL AIR, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,595; Shipping Weight: 4,087 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,136; Shipping Weight: 4,770 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,022; Shipping Weight: 4,717 Lbs.
IMPALA, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,752; Shipping Weight: 4,138 Lbs.
Body #57, 2 Door Sport Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,769; Shipping Weight: 4,096 Lbs.
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,822; Shipping Weight: 4,162 Lbs.
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,836; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,233; Shipping Weight: 4,807 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,119; Shipping Weight: 4,742 Lbs.
CAPRICE, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,064; Shipping Weight: 4,176 Lbs.
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,134; Shipping Weight: 4,208 Lbs.
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,082; Shipping Weight: 4,143 Lbs.
Body #67, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,345; Shipping Weight: 4,191 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,496; Shipping Weight: 4,958 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,282; Shipping Weight: 4,779 Lbs.
1973 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: 6 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P.:
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 BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P.:
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: 12 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: 8 Degrees BTDC
Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual 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: 10 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:
With Heater Only: 12-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 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. 145 H.P.:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 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: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission: 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. 175 H.P.:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 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: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission: 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:
With Heater: 16-1/2 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: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 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:
With Heater: 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: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Automatic Transmission: 4-1/2 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 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-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: 15-30 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:
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:
Left: +1 Degree
Right: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/8 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
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:
Plastic: Caprice 2 Door Hardtop.
1973 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1973 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 21, 1972
Model Year Production: 941,104 full sized Chevrolets.
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