1974 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

Model Designations:

CHRYSLER:

Chrysler Newport, Series 4C-L, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler Newport Custom, Series 4C-M, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler New Yorker, Series 4C-H, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, Series 4C-S, 8 Cylinder

Town & Country, Series 4C-P, 8 Cylinder

IMPERIAL:

LeBaron, Series 4Y-M, 8 Cylinder

BODY STYLES & PRICES:

Chrysler Newport, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CL41

Base Price: $5,225; Shipping Weight: 4,530 Pounds;

Production Total: 26,944

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #CL23

Base Price: $5,300; Shipping Weight: 4,480 Pounds:

Production Total: 13,784

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CL43

Base Price: $5,364; Shipping Weight: 4,540 Pounds:

Production Total: 8,968

Chrysler Newport Custom, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CM41

Base Price: $5,586; Shipping Weight: 4,580 Pounds;

Production Total: 10,569

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CM23

Base Price: $5,653; Shipping Weight: 4,530 Pounds:

Production Total: 7,206

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CM43

Base Price: $5,738; Shipping Weight: 4,600 Pounds:

Production Total: 9,892

Chrysler New Yorker, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger Body #CH41

Base Price: $5,554; Shipping Weight: 4,560 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,072

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CH43

Base Price: $5,686; Shipping Weight: 4,595 Pounds

Production Total: 3,066

Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger Body #CS23

Base Price: $6,530; Shipping Weight: 4,640 Pounds;

Production Total: 7,980

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger Body #CS41

Base Price: $6,479; Shipping Weight: 4,740 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,533

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CS43

Base Price: $6,611; Shipping Weight: 4,755 Pounds

Production Total: 13,165

Town & Country, 8 Cylinder:

Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Body #CP45

Base Price: $5,767; Shipping Weight: 4,915 Pounds

Production Total: 2,236

Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 9 Passenger, Body #CP46

Base Price: $5,896; Shipping Weight: 4,970 Pounds

Production Total: 5,958

Imperial LeBaron, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #YM43

Base Price: $7,804; Shipping Weight: 4,965 Pounds;

Production Total: 10,576

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #YM23

Base Price: $7,793; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,850

1974 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

Chasis:

Wheelbase:

Chrysler:

Passenger Cars & Station Wagons: 124"

Imperial:

LeBaron: 124"

Tire Sizes:

Chrysler:

Newport: HR78 X 15"

New Yorker: JR78 X 15"

Station Wagons: LR78 X 15"

Imperial:

LeBaron: LR78 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Chrysler & Imperial: Not Available

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 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cu. In., 200 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: 200 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cu. In., 205 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: 205 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 440 Cu. In., 220 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: 220 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 345 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel Carburetor

8 Cylinder, 440 Cu. In., 230 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: 230 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 350 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 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:

Early Production, Except Wagons: 7-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Early Production Wagons: 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Late Production, Except Wagons: 10 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Early Production Wagons: 7-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Air Fuel Ratio: 14.3:1

Chrysler, 400 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel Carburetor, Except California Cars, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion J12Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Air Fuel Ratio: 14.3:1

Chrysler, 400 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel Carburetor, California Cars, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion J13Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Air Fuel Ratio: 14.1:1

Chrysler & Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, Except California Cars, 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: 750 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Air Fuel Ratio: 14.3:1

Chrysler & Imperial, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, California Cars, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion J11Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Air Fuel Ratio: 14.1:1

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: 16-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Station Wagons: 24 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Imperial, All Series, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 25 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications

Alternator # 36 Ampere - Yellow 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

Alternator # 65 Ampere - Black Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

36 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.8-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Alternator # 41 Ampere - Red Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

41 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.8-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Alternator # 50 Ampere - Green Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

50 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.8-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Alternator # 60 Ampere - Blue or Natural Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

60 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.8-14.4 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Starting Motor Specifications:

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 #3755518

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0.5 to 3.5 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5.5 to 8.0 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #3755522

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0.5 to 3.5 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4 to 6.5 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 15.5" Vacuum

Distributor #3755681

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 to 4.5 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8.5 to 11 Degrees @ 950 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Specific Carburetor Applications for the 1974 Chrysler & Imperial are not available.

See 1974 Carburetor Specifications for Chrysler Built Cars for full coverage.

Rear Axle Specifications:

Rear Axle Specifications, 8-3/4":

Rear Axle:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .006"-.008

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Collapsable Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: See Adjustment

Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.

Rear Axle Specifications, 8-1/4":

Rear Axle:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .006"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Collapsable Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-35 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-25 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: See Adjustment

Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.

Rear Axle Specifications, 9-1/4":

Rear Axle:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .006"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Collapsable Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-35 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-25 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: See Adjustment

Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.

Rear Axle Specifications, 7-1/4":

Rear Axle:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .004"-.006"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Collapsable Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 15-25 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: See Adjustment

Adjustment: Adjusted correctly when ring gear & pinion backlash adjusted correctly.

Brake Specifications:

Chrysler Brakes:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 3.10"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/32"

Power Brakes: 1-32"

Imperial Brakes:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 3.10"

Rear Disc Brake 2.60"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/16"

Power Brakes: 1-1/6"

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; Electronic Digital Clock; 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-FM Radio; AM-FM Search Tuner Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track 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 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; Automatic Transmission was Standard Equipment.

Colors & Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:

Code Color

A-5 Silver Frost

B-1 Powder Blue

B-5 Lucerne Blue

B-8 Starlight Blue

E-7 Burnished Red

G-2 Frosty Green

G-8 Deep Sherwood

J-6 Avocado Gold

K-3 Navaho Copper

L-4 Sahara Beige

L-8 Dark Moonstone

T-5 Sienna

T-9 Dark Chestnut

W-1 Spinnaker White

X-9 Formal Black

Y-2 Sun Fire Yellow

Y-4 Golden Fawn

Y-9 Tahitain Gold

999 Special Order Colors

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None

1974 Chrysler Historical Data

The 1974 Chrysler Model Year Introduction date is not available.

Total 1974 Chrysler Production was 117,373.

Total 1974 Imperial Production was 14,426.

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