1973 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL
Model Designations:
CHRYSLER:
Chrysler Newport, Series 3C-L, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler Newport Custom, Series 3C-M, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler New Yorker, Series 3C-H, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, Series 3C-S, 8 Cylinder
Town & Country, Series 3C-P, 8 Cylinder
IMPERIAL:
LeBaron, Series 3Y-M, 8 Cylinder
BODY STYLES & PRICES:
Chrysler Newport, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CL41
Base Price: $4,693; Shipping Weight: 4,305 Pounds;
Production Total: 54,147
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CL23
Base Price: $4,766; Shipping Weight: 4,265 Pounds:
Production Total: 27,456
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CL43
Base Price: $4,828; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Pounds:
Production Total: 20,175
Chrysler Newport Custom, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CM41
Base Price: $4,931; Shipping Weight: 4,305 Pounds;
Production Total: 20,092
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CM23
Base Price: $4,996; Shipping Weight: 4,250 Pounds:
Production Total: 12,293
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CM43
Base Price: $5,079; Shipping Weight: 4,330 Pounds:
Production Total: 20,050
Chrysler New Yorker, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger Body #CH41
Base Price: $5,641; Shipping Weight: 4,460 Pounds;
Production Total: 7,991
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CH43
Base Price: $5,769; Shipping Weight: 4,480 Pounds
Production Total: 7,619
Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger Body #CS23
Base Price: $5,925; Shipping Weight: 4,440 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,190
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger Body #CS41
Base Price: $5,876; Shipping Weight: 4,530 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,541
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CS43
Base Price: $6,004; Shipping Weight: 4,545 Pounds
Production Total: 26,635
Town & Country, 8 Cylinder:
Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Body #CP45
Base Price: $5,885; Shipping Weight: 4,775 Pounds
Production Total: 5,353
Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 9 Passenger, Body #CP46
Base Price: $6,010; Shipping Weight: 4,830 Pounds
Production Total: 14,687
Imperial LeBaron, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #YM43
Base Price: $7,541; Shipping Weight: 5,035 Pounds;
Production Total: 14,166
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #YM23
Base Price: $7,313; Shipping Weight: 4,905 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,563
1973 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL
Chasis:
Wheelbase:
Chrysler:
Passenger Cars: 124"
Station Wagons: 122"
Imperial:
LeBaron: 127"
Tire Sizes:
Chrysler:
Newport: H78 X 15"
New Yorker: J78 X 15"
Station Wagons: L84 X 15"
Imperial:
LeBaron: L84 X 15"
Rear Axle Ratios:
Chrysler & Imperial: 2.76:1; 3.23:1
General Engine Specifications:
8 Cylinder, 400 Cu. In., 185 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.342" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 400 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.20:1
Taxable Horsepower: 60.33
Horsepower: 185 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 440 Cu. In., 215 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.3200" X 3.75"
Engine Displacement: 440 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.20:1
Taxable Horsepower: 59.72
Horsepower: 215 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 345 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel Carburetor
Tune Up Specifications:
Chrysler, 400 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel Carburetor, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Air Fuel Ratio: 14.2:1
Chrysler, 400 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel Carburetor, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J11Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 7-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Air Fuel Ratio: 14.2:1
Chrysler & Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J11Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off
Air Fuel Ratio: 14.2:1
Valve Specifications:
Chrysler, 8 Cylinder 400 & 440 Cu. In. Engines:
Valve Lash: Hydralic
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.86"
Valve Spring Pressure: 200 Lbs @ 1.42"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake; .372"-373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
Chrysler & Imperial, 400 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Clearance: .0003"-.0013
Ring End
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0936"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"
Bearing Clearance:
2 Barrel Carburetor: .0005"-.0020"
4 Barrel Carburetor: .0010"-.0025"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.6245"-2.6255"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Thrust: #3 Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Chrysler & Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Clearance: .0003"-.0013
Ring End
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0935"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7495"-2.7505"
Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0025"
Thrust: #3 Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
400 & 440 Cu. In. Engines:
Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Chylinder Head Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 40 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 40 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 85 Ft.Lbs.
Flywheell to Crankshaft: 55 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 135 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
Chrysler, 8 Cylinder, 400 & 440 Engine, Capacities:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 16 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4.4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Imperial, All Series, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4.4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications
Alternator # 26 Ampere
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output:
26 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage:
15 Amperes, 13.3-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Alternator # 35 Ampere
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output:
34.5 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage:
15 Amperes, 13.3-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Alternator # 45 Ampere
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output:
44.5 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage:
15 Amperes, 13.3-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Alternator # 60 Ampere
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output:
51 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage:
15 Amperes, 13.3-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Alternator # 65 Ampere - Black Tag
Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Current Output:
65 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM
Operating Voltage:
15 Amperes, 13.8-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #2875560
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 32-36 Ounces
No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 1,925-2,600 RPM
Torque Test: 4700-450 Amperes @ 4 Volts
Part #2095500
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 32-48 Ounces
No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 2,950 RPM
Torque Test: 340-420 Amperes, 4.0 Volts
Part #3656575
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 32-36 Ounces
No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test: 475-550 Amperes, 4.0 Volts
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Distributor #3656791
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0.5 to 3.5 Degrees @ 550 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10.5 Degrees @ 850 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,950 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 10.5"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10.5 Degrees @ 15.5" Vacuum
Distributor #3656802
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0.5 to 4.0 Degrees @ 650 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 950 RPM
Full Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 10.5"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10.5 Degrees @ 15.5" Vacuum
Distributor #3656157
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0.5 to 4.0 Degrees @ 650 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8 Degrees @ 950 RPM
Full Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 10.5"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10.5 Degrees @ 15.5" Vacuum
Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Specific Carburetor Applications for the 1973 Chrysler & Imperial are not available.
See 1973 Carburetor Specifications for Chrysler Built Cars for full coverage.
Rear Axle Specifications:
Rear Axle Specifications, All Chrysler & Imperial Models:
Rear Axle:
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Washer
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.
Brake Specifications:
Chrysler & Imperial Brakes:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2.750"
Front: 1-3/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Manual Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Drum Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series:
Caster: +3/4 Degrees
Camber:
Left Side: +1/2 Degrees
Right Side: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18.3 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Popular Options, Chrysler:
Power Brakes for Newport; Power Steering for Newport; Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control; Power Door Locks; Six Way Poer Seats; Power Vent Windows; Power Side Windows; Remote Trunk Release; Electric Clock; Center Console; Tinted Glass; Automatic Headlignt Dimmer; Cornering Lights; Safeguard Sentinal; Dual Air Conditioning for Station Wagons; Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; Two Tone Paint; AM Radio; AM Radio with 8 Track Stereo Tape; AM-FM Search Tuner Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape; Rear Seat Speaker; Cruise Control; Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column; Sun Roof; Vinyl Top; Road Wheels; Undercoating; Heavy Duty Suspension; Premier Wheel Covers; Security Alarm System; Positive Traction Rear Axle; Various Engine Options. Automatic Transmission was Standard Equipment.
Popular Options, Imperial:
Air Contitioning; Dual Air Conditioning; Air Conditioning with Automatic Temperature Control; Dual Air Conditiioning with Automatic Temperature Control; Automatic Headlight Dimmer; Cruise Control; Rear Window Defogger; Power Door Locks; Engine Block Heater; Four Wheel Sure-Brake System; Tinted Glass; Rear Seat Heater & Defroster; Safeguard Sentinel Lighting; Right Side Mirror; Microphone; AM-FM Search Tuner Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with Tape Cassette; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track Tape Player; Six Way Power Seat; Spare Tire Cover; Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column; Power Operated Sun Roof; Four Wheel Sure Brake System; Sure-Grip Differential; Trailer Towing Package; Leather Trim; Power Trunk Lid Release; Vent Windows for 4 Door Models; Headlamp Washer & Wipers. Automatic Transmission was Standard Equipment.
Colors & Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:
Code Color
A-5 Silver Frost
B-1 Blue Sky
B-5 True Blue
B-9 Regal Blue
E-5 Red
E-7 Burnished Red
F-1 Mist Green
F-3 Amber Sherwood
K-3 Navaho Copper
L-4 Sahara Beige
Q-5 Coral Turquoise
W-1 Spinnaker White
X-9 Formal Black
Y-2 Sun Fire Yellow
Y-3 Honey Gold
Y-6 Golden Haze
JY-9 Tahitain Gold
999 Special Order Colors
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
None
1973 Chrysler Historical Data
The 1973 Chrysler Model Year Introduction date is not available.
Total 1973 Chrysler Production was 234,229.
Total 1973 Imperial Production was 16,729.
The One Millionth Chrysler was produced in 1973.
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