1976 CHRYSLER

1976 CHRYSLER

Model Designations:

CHRYSLER:

Chrysler Newport, Series CL, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler Newport Custom, Series CM, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, Series CS, 8 Cylinder

Town & Country, Series CP, 8 Cylinder

Cordoba, Series SS, 8 Cylinder

BODY STYLES & PRICES:

Chrysler Newport, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CL41

Base Price: $4,993; Shipping Weight: 4,415 Pounds;

Production Total: 12,926

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #CL23

Base Price: $5,076; Shipping Weight: 4,431 Pounds:

Production Total: 2,916

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CL43

Base Price: $5,147; Shipping Weight: 4,500 Pounds:

Production Total: 3,448

Chrysler Newport Custom, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body#CM41

Base Price: $5,407; Shipping Weight: 4,457 Pounds;

Production Total: 9,448

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CM23

Base Price: $5,479; Shipping Weight: 4,483 Pounds:

Production Total: 3,855

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CM43

Base Price: $5,576; Shipping Weight: 4,547 Pounds:

Production Total: 6,497

Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger Body #CS23

Base Price: $6,641; Shipping Weight: 4,752 Pounds;

Production Total: 9,748

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #CS43

Base Price: $6,737; Shipping Weight: 4,832 Pounds

Production Total: 22,984

Town & Country, 8 Cylinder:

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

Base Price: $6,084; Shipping Weight: 4,982 Pounds

Production Total: 1,271

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

Base Price: $6,244; Shipping Weight: 5,002 Pounds

Production Total: 3,227

Chrysler Cordoba, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger Body #SS22

Base Price: $5,392; Shipping Weight: 3,975 Pounds;

Production Total: 167,618

1976 CHRYSLER

Chasis:

Wheelbase:

Chrysler:

Passenger Cars & Station Wagons: 124"

Cordoba: 115"

Tire Sizes:

Chrysler:

Cordoba: GR78 X 15"

Newport: HR78 X 15"

New Yorker: JR78 X 15"

Station Wagons: LR78 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Chrysler: 2.71:1

General Engine Specifications:

8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. In., 140 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.91" X 3.31"

Engine Displacement: 318 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.92

Horsepower: 140 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 250 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. In., 150 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.91" X 3.31"

Engine Displacement: 318 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.92

Horsepower: 150 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 255 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., 170 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3.58"

Engine Displacement: 360 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.40:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 170 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 280 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., 175 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3.58"

Engine Displacement: 360 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.40:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 175 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 270 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cu. In., 175 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: 175 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 300 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

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: 285 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cu. In., 210 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: 210 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 305 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 400 Cu. In., 240 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: 240 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 440 Cu. In., 200 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: 200 @ 3,600 RPM

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

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel Carburetor

8 Cylinder, 440 Cu. In., 205 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: 205 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 320 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-75 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel Carburetor

Tune Up Specifications:

Chrysler, 318 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, with Catalytic Converter, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion RN12Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

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

Ignition Timing:

Except California Cars: 2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

California Cars: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Idle CO%:

Except California Cars: .3%

California Cars: 1.0%

Chrysler, 318 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel Carburetor, with Air Pump, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion RN12Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

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

Ignition Timing:

2 Degrees ATDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 900 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Idle CO%: .5%

Chrysler, 360 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion RN12Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Idle CO%: .3%

Chrysler, 360 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, with 4 Barrel Carburetor, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion RN12Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Idle CO%: 2.0 %

Chrysler, 400 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel Carburetor, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion RJ13Y

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

Idle CO%: .3%

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

Spark Plug Type:

Except High Performance Engines: Champion RJ13Y

High Performance Engines: Champion RJ87P

Spark Plug: Gap .035

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 850 RPM, in Neutral, A/C Off

Idle CO%: .5%

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

Spark Plug Type: Champion RJ13Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Idle CO%: .5%

Chrysler, 440 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Champion RJ13Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

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

Idle CO%: .3%

Valve Specifications:

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder 318 Cu. In. Engines:

Valve Lash: Hydrualic

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 43 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-11/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 177 Lbs @ 1-5/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .372"-373"

Exhaust: .371"-.372"

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder 360 Cu. In. Engines:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 43 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-11/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 177 Lbs @ 1-5/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .372"-373"

Exhaust: .371"-.372"

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder 400 & 440 Cu. In. Engines:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-55/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 200 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0011"-.0028"

Exhaust

Hot End: .0021"-.0038"

Cold End: .0011"-.0028"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .3723"-373"

Exhaust:

Hot End: .3713"-.372"

Cold End: .3723"-.373"

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder 440 Cu. In. High Performance Engines:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-55/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 246 Lbs @ 1-23/64"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0016"-.0033"

Exhaust

Hot End: .0026"-.0043"

Cold End: .0016"-.0033"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .3718"-3725"

Exhaust:

Hot End: .3708"-.3715"

Cold End: .3718"-.3725"

Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

Chrysler, 318 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Ring End

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9482"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0020"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5005"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0020"

Thrust: #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.010"

Chrysler, 360 Cu. In., 8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Ring End

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9482"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0020"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.8095"-2.8105"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0020"

Thrust: #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.010"

Chrysler, 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: .0002"-.0022"

4 Barrel Carburetor: .004"-.0029"

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: 2.375"-2.376"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7495"-2.7505"

Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0020"

Thrust: #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

318 & 360 Cu. In. Engines:

Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Chylinder Head Bolts: 95 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 40 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 20 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 200 Inch 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: 100 Ft. Lbs.

400 & 440 Cu. In. Engines:

Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Chylinder Head Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 45 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, 318 Engine, Capacities:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder, 360 Engine, Capacities:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Cordoba: 25-1/2 Gallons

Chrysler: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagon: 24 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder, 400 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: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 24 Gallons

Cordoba Without Dual Exhausts: 25-1/2 Gallons

Cordoba With Dual Exhausts: 20-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Chrysler, 8 Cylinder, 440 Engine, Capacities:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 16 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 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.

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, 13.9-14.6 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 # 47 Ampere - Green Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

47 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.9-14.6 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Alternator # 57 Ampere - Blue Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

57 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.9-14.6 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Alternator # 57 Ampere - Natural Tag

Field Coil Draw: 2.5-3.7 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Current Output:

57 Amperes, 15 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Operating Voltage:

15 Amperes, 13.9-14.6 Volts @ 120 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #3755250

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 32-36 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 5,700 RPM

Torque Test: 475-550 Amperes, 4.0 Volts

Part #3755900

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 32-36 Ounces

No Load Test: 90 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 3,700 RPM

Torque Test: 475-550 Amperes, 4.0 Volts

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Distributor #3874090

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1.5 to 5.5 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5.5 to 8.0 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 12.5" Vacuum

Distributor #3874101

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0.5 to 3.0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8.5 Degrees @ 950 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #3874110

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3.5 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8.5 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #3874115

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3.5 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 8.5 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 12.5" Vacuum

Distributor #3874119

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3.5 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Full Advance: 11.5 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 12.5" Vacuum

Distributor #3874173

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 to 3.5 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3.5 to 6 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #3874298

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: .5 to 3.5 Degrees @ 700 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 7 to 10 Degrees @ 1,100 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 9"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 15.5" Vacuum

Distributor #3874596

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: .5 to 4 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 to 9 Degrees @ 850 RPM

Full Advance: 10.9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #3874754

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 to 4 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4.5 to 7 Degrees @ 650 RPM

Full Advance: 13.5 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 13.5" Vacuum

Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Specific Carburetor Applications for the 1976 Chrysler & Imperial are not available.

See 1976 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, Except Cordoba:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 3.10"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1.03"

Power Brakes: 1.03"

Chrysler Cordoba Brakes:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-3/4"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1.03"

Power Brakes: 1.03"

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" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel:

All Except Cordoba: 18.3 Degrees

Cordoba: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Popular Options, Chrysler Cordoba:

Air Conditioning; Strato Ventilation; Rear Defroster; Cruise Control; Power Seats; Power Windows; Power Door Locks; Power Trunk Release; Tilt Steering Wheel; Tinted Glass; Dual Remote Chrome Side Mirrors; Dual Remote Sport Side Mirrors; AM Radio; AM Radio with 8 Track Stereo Tape Deck; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Trackk Stereo Tape Deck; Search Tune AM-FM Stereo Radio; Rear Speakers; Tachometer; Manual Sunroof; Full Vinyl Roof; Landau Vinyl Roof; Undercoating; Wire Wheel Covers; Leather Bucket Seats; Styled Wheels; HR78 X 15" Tires; GR70 X 15" Tires; Space Saver Spare Tire; Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers; Trailer Towing Package; Sure Grip Differential; Engine Options.

Popular Options, Chryslers other than Cordoba:

St. Regis Package; Automatic Temperature Air Conditioning; Rear Defroster; Cruise Control; Power Seats; Power Windows; Power Door Locks; Tinted Glass; Electric Clock (Newport); Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column; Digital Clock; Cornering Lights; Remote Control Drivers Mirror; Remote Control Passengers Mirror; Lighted Vanity Visor Mirror; AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; Search Tune AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track Tape Deck; Rear Speakers; Power Antenna; Power Sunroof; Chrome Styled Wheels; Premier Wheel Covers; Trailer Towing Package; Sure Grip Differential; Engine Options.

Colors & Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:

Code Color

A-1 Brite Silver

A-2 Silver Cloud

A-5 Silver Frost

B-1 Powder Blue

B-2 Astral Blue

B-5 Jamaican Blue

B-8 Starlight Blue

E-5 Rallye Red

E-8 Vintage Red Sunfire

E-9 Vintage Red

F-2 Jade Green

G-8 Deep Sherwood

G-9 Deep Sherwood Sunfire

J-2 Platinum

J-5 Tropic Green

K-3 Bittersweet

L-4 Sahara Beige

L-5 Moondust

T-9 Dark Chestnut

U-2 Saddle Tan

U-3 Carmel Tan

U-6 Light Chestnut

W-1 Spinnaker White

X-9 Formal Black

Y-1 Jasmine Yellow

Y-4 Golden Fawn

Y-6 Inca Gold

Y-7 Taxi Yellow

Y-9 Spanish Gold

999 Special Order Colors

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None

1976 Chrysler Historical Data

The 1976 Chrysler Model Year Introduction date was on October 16, 1975.

Total 1976 Chrysler Production was 244,938.