1974 CHEVROLET
FULL SIZED CARS
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Bel Air, Series 1K, 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:
Passenger Cars: 223"
Station Wagons: 229"
Tire Sizes:
Passenger Cars: G78 X 15"
Station Wagons: L78 X 15"
1974 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 160 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 150 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 180 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 235 HP
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
BEL AIR, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,960; Shipping Weight: 4,148 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,578; Shipping Weight: 4,884 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,464; Shipping Weight: 4,829 Lbs.
Total Bel Air Production: 34,095
IMPALA, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,135; Shipping Weight: 4,205 Lbs.
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,215; Shipping Weight: 4,256 Lbs.
Body #57, 2 Door Sport Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,162; Shipping Weight: 4,167 Lbs.
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,229; Shipping Weight: 4,169 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,675; Shipping Weight: 4,936 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,561; Shipping Weight: 4,891 Lbs.
Total Impala Production: 405,286
CAPRICE CLASSIC, 8 CYLINDER:
Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,465; Shipping Weight: 4,294 Lbs.
Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,534; Shipping Weight: 4,344 Lbs.
Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,483; Shipping Weight: 4,245 Lbs.
Body #67, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,745; Shipping Weight: 4,308 Lbs.
Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $4,914; Shipping Weight: 5,004 Lbs.
Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,800; Shipping Weight: 4,960 Lbs.
Total Caprice Production: 155,860 including 4,670 Convertibles.
Total Station Wagon Production, all series: 35,331
1974 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
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
Idle CO %: .5
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 160 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
Idle CO %: .5
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
Idle CO %: .5
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
Idle CO %: .5
Capacities-All Full Sized Series :
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:
T.H. 250 & 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
T.H. 400: 3-3/4 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. 160 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:
T.H. 250 & 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
T.H. 400: 3-3/4 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., 150 H.P.:
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
Automatic Transmission:
T.H. 250 & 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
T.H. 400: 3-3/4 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., 180 H.P.:
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
Automatic Transmission:
T.H. 250 & 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
T.H. 400: 3-3/4 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:
T.H. 250 & 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
T.H. 400: 3-3/4 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 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Engine Tightening:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Distributor Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1974 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Carburetor Settings:
See 1974 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; Power Seats; 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; Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; Variety of Engine & Transmission Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
11 Antique White
13 Cosworth Silver
19 Texedo Black
24 Light Blue
25 Medium Blue
26 Dark Blue
29 Midnight Blue
36 Aqua Blue
40 Lime Yellow
44 Medium Green
46 Bright Green
47 Medium Green
49 Midnight Dark Green
50 Cream Beige
51 Bright Yellow
53 Light Gold
55 Sandstone
59 Golden Brown
64 Silver
66 Bronze
67 Bright Orange
69 Dark Taupe
74 Medium Red
75 Medium Red
81 Beige
86 Bright Orange
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Caprice 2 Door Hardtop.
1974 Chevrolet Historical Data:
1974 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 22, 1973
Model Year Production: 630,861 full sized Chevrolets.
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