1963 CHEVROLET
CHEVY II
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Series 100, 4 Cylinder or 6 Cylinder
Series 300, 4 Cylinder or 6 Cylinder
Series 400 Nova, 6 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase: 110 Inches - All Series
Overall Length, All Except Station Wagon: 183"; Station Wagons: 187.4"
Tire Size:
Station Wagons: 6.50 x 13 Inches
All Others: 6.00 x 13 Inches
1963 Chevy II Engines:
4 Cylinder Engine, 153 Cu. In. 1 Barrel Carburetor, 90 HP:
Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.25"
Engine Displacement: 153 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 24.02
Horsepower: 90 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 152 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.
6 Cylinder Engine-194 Cu. In., 120 HP:
Bore & Stroke: 3.5635" X 3.25"
Engine Displacement: 194 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 40.48
Horsepower: 120 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 177 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 Lbs/Sq. In.
100 SERIES, 4 CYLINDER:
Model #0169; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,040; Shipping Weight: 2,455 Lbs.
Model #0111, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,003; Shipping Weight: 2,430 Lbs..
Model #0135, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,338; Shipping Weight: 2,725 Lbs
100 SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #0269; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,099; Shipping Weight: 2,545 Lbs.
Model #0211, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,062; Shipping Weight: 2,520 Lbs..
Model #0235, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,397; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Lbs.
300 SERIES, 4 CYLINDER:
Model #0369, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,121; Shipping Weight: 2,470 Lbs.
Model #0311, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,084 Shipping Weight: 2,440 Lbs.
Model #0345, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,516 Shipping Weight: 2,810 Lbs.
300 SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #0469, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,180; Shipping Weight: 2,560 Lbs.
Model #0411, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,143; Shipping Weight: 2,530 Lbs.
Model #0445, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,575 Shipping Weight: 2,900 Lbs.
400 NOVA SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #0449, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,235; Shipping Weight: 2,590 Lbs.
Model #0437, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $2,262; Shipping Weight: 2,590 Lbs.
Model #0467, 2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $2,472; Shipping Weight: 2,760 Lbs.
Model #0435, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,494; Shipping Weight: 2,835 Lbs.
Production Note: No production total breakdown per series, model or engine.
1963 Chevy II Production by body type:
4 Door Sedan: 146,097
2 Door Sedan: 72,274
4 Door Station Wagon: 77,274
2 Door Hardtop: 146,097
Convertible: 24,823
1963 CHEVROLET
CHEVY II
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
4 Cylinder Engine:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC 46N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019" (New Points)
.016" (Used Points)
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 Lbs.
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
6 Cylinder Engine:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug:
Type AC 46N
Gap .035
Point Gap: .019" (New Points)
.016" (Used Points)
Distributor Cam 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: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 Lbs.
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
Valve Specifications:
4 Cylinder Engine:
Valve Lash: 1 Turn Valve Seat Angle:
Seat, 46 Degrees; Face, 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-23/32"
Valve Spring Pressure: 165 Lbs @ 1-21/64"
Valve Stem Clearance
Intake: .001-.0027"
Exhaust: .0015-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3410"-.3417"
Exhaust: .3414" at top to.3404" at bottom
6 Cylinder Engine:
Valve Lash: 1 Turn Valve Seat Angle:
Seat, 46 Degrees; Face, 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-23/32"
Valve Spring Pressure: 165 Lbs @ 1-23/64"
Valve Stem Clearance
Intake: .001-.0027"
Exhaust: .0015-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3410"-.3417"
Exhaust: .3414" at top to.3404" at bottom
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
4 Cylinder Engine
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0011"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010
Oil Ring: .015
Wrist Pin Diameter: .927"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"
Bearing Clearance: .004" Maximum
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2983"-2.2993"
Bearing Clearance: .004" Maximum
Thrust on Bearing #: Rear
Shaft End Play: .002"-.006"
6 Cylinder Engine
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0011"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010
Oil Ring: .015
Wrist Pin Diameter: .927"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"
Bearing Clearance: .004" Maximum
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2983"-2.2993"
Bearing Clearance: .004" Maximum
Thrust on Bearing #: Rear
Shaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Engine Tightening, 4 Cylinder:
Spark Plugs: 25 Ft. Lbs
Cylinder Head Bolts: Not Available
Intake Manifold:
End Clamp Bolts: 20 Ft. Lbs
Center Clamp Bolts: 30 Ft. Lbs
Exhaust Manifold:
End Clamp Bolts: 20 Ft. Lbs
Center Clamp Bolts: 30 Ft. Lbs
2 Bolt Caps: 95 Ft. Lbs.
4 Bolt Caps: 115 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 55 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Ft. Lbs
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper: Pressed on.
Engine Tightening, 6 Cylinder:
Spark Plugs: 25 Ft. Lbs
Cylinder Head Bolts: Not Available
Intake Manifold:
End Clamp Bolts: 20 Ft. Lbs
Center Clamp Bolts: 30 Ft. Lbs
Exhaust Manifold:
End Clamp Bolts: 20 Ft. Lbs
Center Clamp Bolts: 30 Ft. Lbs
2 Bolt Caps: 95 Ft. Lbs.
4 Bolt Caps: 115 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 55 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Ft. Lbs
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper: Pressed on.
Capacities-All Series :
With 4 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 9 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
With 6 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
With Heater Only: 12 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
Alternator #1100630
Ground Polarity: Negative
Rated Capacity: 32 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9-2.3 Amperes
Output @ 14 Volts:
2000 RPM: 21 Amperes
5000 RPM: 30 Amperes
Regulator #1119512
Field Relay:
Air Gap: .015"
Point Gap: .030"
Closing Voltage: 1.5-2.7 Volts
Voltage Regulator:
Air Gap: .057"
Point Gap: .014"
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5-14.4 Volts
Alternator #1100629
Ground Polarity: Negative
Rated Capacity: 42 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9-2.3 Amperes
Output @ 14 Volts:
2000 RPM: 28 Amperes
5000 RPM: 40 Amperes
Regulator #1119512
Field Relay:
Air Gap: .015"
Point Gap: .030"
Closing Voltage: 1.5-2.7 Volts
Voltage Regulator:
Air Gap: .057"
Point Gap: .014"
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5-14.4 Volts
Distributor Specifications:
4 Cylinder Engine:
Distributor #110292
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Point Opening:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Cam Angle Degrees: 31-34
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 Inches to 7 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11 Degrees @ 13 Inches Vacuum
6 Cylinder Engine:
Distributor #110293
Cam Rotation: Clockwise
Point Opening:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Cam Angle Degrees: 31-34
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 Inches to 7 Inches
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11 Degrees @ 13 Inches Vacuum
Starting Motor Specifications:
Starter #1107259
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
Free Speed Test:
49-76 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 6,200 RPM
Resistance Test:
270-310 Amperes
4.3 Volts
Starter #1107260
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
Free Speed Test:
49-76 Amperes
10.6 Volts @ 6,200 RPM
Resistance Test:
270-310 Amperes
4.3 Volts
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications-All Series:
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Nut
Adjust: Tighten right nut 2 to 3 notches tight to locking position
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Rock ring gear back & forth with box wrench on ring gear bolt.
Adnustment: .005"-.008"
Ring Gear Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment: 15-25 inch pounds (New Bearings)
5-15 inch pounds (Used Bearings)
Use wrench on pinion shaft nut
Brake Drum Diameter: 9 inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1" (With Metallic Linings, 7/8")
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degree
Toe In; 3/16 to 5/16 inches;
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18-1/2 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Rochester Carburetor Data, 4 Cylinder:
Rochester Type B:
Carburetor #: 7020103, 7020104, 7020114, & 7020115
Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Rochester Carburetor Data, 6 Cylinder:
Rochester Type BC:
Carburetor #: 7020105 & 7020108
Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carter Type YF:
Carburetor #: 3379S & 3402S
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Float Level:
Primary: 7/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 1-1/4"
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning, Powerglide Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Tinted Glass, Seat Belts for front, Rear Armrest for 100 Series, Padded Dash, Heavy Duty Springs, Heavy Duty Rear Shocks, Power Convertible Top, Power Tailgate Window for Wagons, Station Wagon Roof Rack, Divided Second Seat for Wagons, Super Sport Equipment for Nova 400 Convertible and 2 Door Hardtop, Whitewall Tires, Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, Grille Guard, Rear Bumper Guard, Two-Tone Paint, Positraction Rear Axle, Heavy Duty Battery, 42 Ampere Alternator, Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Radiator.
Paint Colors & Codes:
900 Tuxedo Black
905 Laurel Green Poly
908 Ivy Green Poly
912 Silver Blue Poly
914 Monaco Blue Poly
917 Twilight Turquoise Poly
918 Azure Aqua Poly
919 Marine Aqua Poly
920 Autumn Gold Poly
922 Ember Red
927 Anniversary Gold Poly
932 Saddle Tan Poly
934 Cordovan Brown Poly
936 Ermine White
938 Adobe Beige
940 Satin SilverPoly
948 Palomar Red Poly
Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Nova 2 Door Hardtop, Nova Convertible, Nova Station Wagon
1963 Chevy II Historical Data:
1963 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction was on September 28, 1962.
Model Year Production: 375,600 Chevy II's.
100 Series: 50,400 with 48,200 having 6 Cylinder Engines
300 Series; 78,800 with 77,700 having 6 Cylinder Engines
Nova 400 Series: 171,100 all with 6 Cylinder Engines
Station Wagons: 75,300 with 74,800 having 6 Cylinder Engines and 470 had 4 Cylinder Engines. 67,347 Station Wagons had 2 seats a 7,927 had 3 seats.
42,432 Nova Convertibles & Coupes had the Super Sport Option.
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