1976 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE

1976 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE

Model Designations:

Chevrolet Chevette, Series 1T, 4 Cylinder

Chevrolet Chevette Scooter, Series 1T, 4 Cylinder

Chevrolet Chevette, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hatchback, 4 Passenger, Body #1TB08

Base Price: $3,098; Shipping Weight: 1,924 Pounds

Production Total: 178,007

Chevrolet Chevette Scooter, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hatchback, 4 Passenger, Body #1JB08

Base Price: $2,899; Shipping Weight: 1,870 Pounds

Production Total: 9,810

* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

General Specifications:

Wheelbase:

All Styles: 94.3"

Overall Length: 158.8"

Tire Sizes:

All Styles: 155/80 X 13"

Engine Specifications, 85 Cu. In., 4 Cylinder, 52 HP:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Cam

Bore & Stroke: 3.228" X 2.606"

Engine Displacement: 85 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 16.67

Horsepower: 52 @ 5,300 RPM

Torque: 67 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 36-46 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Engine Specifications, 85 Cu. In., 4 Cylinder, 60 HP:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Cam

Bore & Stroke: 3.228" X 2.980"

Engine Displacement: 97.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 16.67

Horsepower: 60 @ 5,300 RPM

Torque: 77 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 36-46 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Capacities:

4 Cylinder, 140 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 8-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 13 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts, with Filter

Transmission Oil:

4 Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 6.5 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2 Pints

Tune Up Specifications, 4 Cylinder, 85 Cu. In. Engine, Except California:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Automatic Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC on Dampr

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM; 800 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Drive, 800 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 2,200 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, 4 Cylinder, 85 Cu. In. Engine, California:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Automatic Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC on Dampr

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM; 1,000 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive, 850 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 2,200 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, 4 Cylinder, 97.6 Cu. In. Engine, Except California:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Automatic Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC on Dampr

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM; 800 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Drive, 800 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 2,200 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, 4 Cylinder, 97.6 Cu. In. Engine, California:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Automatic Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC on Dampr

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM; 1,000 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive, 850 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 2,000 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications, 4 Cylinder, Both Engines:

Valve Lash (Cold): Hydralic Lifters

Valve Angles:

Seat: 46 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height: 1.26"

Valve Spring Pressure: 173 Lbs @ .886 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0006"-.0017"

Exhaust .0014"-.0025"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3138"-.3144"

Exhaust: .3130"-.3136"

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings Data, 4 Cylinder, Both Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0016"

Piston Rings:

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .009"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9052"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.8093"-1.8103"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0014"-.0031"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0078"-2.0088"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0026"

Thrust on Bearing #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

Spark Plugs: 15 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 16 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold:

Center Bolts: 15 Ft. Lbs.

End Legs: 22 Ft. Lbs.

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Cam Cover: 14 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 37 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 46 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 46 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: Pulley to Damper Screws: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

New Bearings: 5-11 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 3-6 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 7.899"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 1-7/8"

Rear: 3/4"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 3/4"

Power Brakes: 3/4"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: +4-1/2 Degree

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 1/64"-7/64"

Alternator Specifications:

Model: 1102845

Rated Hot Output: 32 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 31 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Model: 1102846

Rated Hot Output: 55 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 51 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Distributor Specifications:

#1110654

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum

#1110655

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 5"

Maximum Advance: 6 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

#1110657

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 5"

Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

#1110658

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 5"

Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 14.5" Vacuum

#1110659

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 750 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 1 Degrees @ 800 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4"

Maximum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

Starting Motor Data:

Starter # 1109411

Free Speed Test: 50-75 Amperes, 9 Volts, @ 6,500 RPM

Carburetor Data:

Note: Carburetors listed below include other models than the Chevette.

Holley Model 5210 Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor #: 366829

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pull Down: .313"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Carburetor #: 366830

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .288"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich

Carburetor #: 366831

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .313"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Carburetor #: 366832

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .288"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich

Carburetor #: 366833

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .268"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Carburetor #: 366834

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .268"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich

Carburetor #: 366840

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .268"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich

Carburetor #: 366841

Float Level: .420"

Float Drop: 1"

Fast Idle Cam Index: .320"

Vacuum Plate Pulldown: .268"

Unloader Setting: .375"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: Carburetors listed below include other models than the Chevette.

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056012

Float Level: 11/32"

Metering Rod: .084"

Choke Rod: .100"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Unloader: .260"

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056013

Float Level: 11/32"

Metering Rod: .082"

Choke Rod: .140"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Unloader: .260"

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056016

Float Level: 11/32"

Metering Rod: .080"

Choke Rod: .115"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Unloader: .260"

Fast Idle Speed: 2,200 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056018

Float Level: 11/32"

Metering Rod: .084"

Choke Rod: .100"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Unloader: .260"

Fast Idle Speed: 2,100 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056022

Float Level: 1/8"

Choke Rod: .045"

Vacuum Break: .060"

Unloader: .215"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056023

Float Level: 1/8"

Choke Rod: .045"

Vacuum Break: .060"

Unloader: .215"

Fast Idle Speed: 2,200 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056026

Float Level: 1/8"

Choke Rod: .045"

Vacuum Break: .060"

Unloader: .215"

Fast Idle Speed: 2,200 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056027

Float Level: 1/8"

Choke Rod: .045"

Vacuum Break: .060"

Unloader: .215"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM

Rochester Type M & MV:

Carburetor #: 17056314

Float Level: 11/32"

Metering Rod: .083"

Choke Rod: .135"

Vacuum Break: .150"

Unloader: .260"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,700 RPM

Rochester Type 2G, 2GC, & 2GV:

Carburetor #: 17056101

Float Level: 17/32"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-5/8"

Vacuum Break: .130"

Automatic Choke: 1

lean

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Carburetor #: 17056102

Float Level: 17/32"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-5/8"

Vacuum Break: .130"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Carburetor #: 17056104

Float Level: 17/32"

Float Drop: 1-5/32"

Pump Rod: 1-5/8"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Carburetor #: 17056108

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-21/32"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056110

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-21/32"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056111

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-21/32"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: 1 Lean

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056112

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-21/32"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056113

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-21/32"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: 1 Lean

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056114

Float Level: 21/32"

Float Drop: 31/32"

Pump Rod: 1-11/16"

Vacuum Break: .130"

Automatic Choke: 1 Rich

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056404

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-3/16"

Pump Rod: 1-21/32"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056410

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-11/16"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Carburetor #: 17056412

Float Level: 9/16"

Float Drop: 1-9/32"

Pump Rod: 1-11/16"

Vacuum Break: .140"

Automatic Choke: Index

Choke Rod: .260"

Choke Unloader: .325"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM

Rochester 4M4:

Carburetor #: 17056246

Float Level: 5/16"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Outer

Adjustment: 3/8"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .095"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .130"

Rear: .120"

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Choke Unloader: .250"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Carburetor #: 17056250

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"

Carburetor #: 17056251, 17056252

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Carburetor #: 17056253

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"

Carburetor #: 17056256

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Carburetor #: 17056546

Float Level: 5/16"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Outer

Adjustment: 3/8"

Bowl Vent: .075"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .095"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .130"

Rear: .130"

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: Index

Choke Unloader: .250"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Carburetor #: 17056550

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"

Carburetor #: 17056551

Float Level: 15/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Carburetor #: 17056552

Float Level: 15/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .200"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Carburetor #: 17056553

Float Level: 15/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"

Carburetor #: 17056556

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .130"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .190"

Rear: .140"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Choke Unloader: .230"

Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"

Chevrolet Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

11 Antique White

13 Cosworth Silver

16 Medium Gray

19 Texedo Black

21 Light Blue

24 Medium Blue

28 Light Blue

33 Dark Yellow

35 Dark Blue

36 Firethorn

37 Mahogany

40 Lime

45 Lime Green

49 Dark Green

50 Cream

51 Bright Yellow

57 Cream Gold

65 Buckskin

66 Burnt Orange

67 Medium Saddle

69 Corvette Dark Brown

72 Red

75 Red

78 Medium Orange

Popular Options:

Woodie Package; Rally Equipment; Rear Defogger; Tilt Steering Wheel; Tinted Glass; Electric Clock; Cigarette Lighter; Glove Compartment; Sport Side Mirror; Twin Remote Mirrors; Day-Night Mirror; Air Conditioning; AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; Rear Speaker; Vinyl Roof; Custom Exterior; Sport Decor; Side Window Reveal Moldings; Door Edge Guards; Deluxe Bumpers; Custom Interior; Console; Load Floor Carpet; Color Keyed Floor Mats; Sport Wheel Covers; Wheel Trim Rings Automatic Transmission, and more.

1976 Chevrolet Chevette Historical Data:

The 1976 Chevrolet model year introduction is not available.

Total 1976 Chevrolet Chevette Production was 187,817.

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