1960 CORVAIR

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Corvair Standard, Series 500

Corvair DeLuxe, Series 700

Corvair Monza, Series 900

Corvair Standard, Series 500 Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #0569

Base Price: $2,038; Shipping Weight: 2,305 Pounds; Production Total: 47,683

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #0527

Base Price: $1,984; Shipping Weight: 2,270 Pounds; Production Total: 14,628

Corvair DeLuxe, Series 700 Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #0769

Base Price: $2,103; Shipping Weight: 2,315 Pounds; Production Total: 139,208

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #0727

Base Price: $2,049; Shipping Weight: 2,290 Pounds; Production Total: 36,562

Corvair Monza, Series 900 Body Styles:

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #0927

Base Price: $2,238; Shipping Weight: 2,280 Pounds; Production Total: 11,926

1960 CORVAIR

General Engine Specifications:

80 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine:

Wheelbase: 108 inches

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 6 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 3.375" X 2.60"

Engine Displacement: 140 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 27.34

Horsepower: 80 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 125 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Carburetor: 2 - Rochester Model 7015311, 1 Barrel Carburetors

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.55:1; Optional: 3.89:1

Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 inches

95 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, Monza:

Wheelbase: 108 inches

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 6 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 3.375" X 2.60"

Engine Displacement: 140 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 27.34

Horsepower: 95 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 125 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Carburetor: 2 - Rochester Model 7015311, 1 Barrel Carburetors

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.55:1; Optional: 3.89:1

Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 inches

Tune Up Specifications:

Distributor #1110252 & #1110258

Spark Plug Type: AC 46FF or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees Before TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure: 130 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI

Distributor #1110256 & #1110257

Spark Plug Type: AC 46FF or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees Before TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure: 130 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI

Distributor #1110259 & #1110260

Spark Plug Type: AC 46FF or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 13 Degrees Before TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

Compression Pressure: 130 PSI

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI

Engine Tightening Specifications:

Spark Plugs: 20-25 Ft. Lbs

Cylinder Head Bolts: 27-33 Ft. Lbs

Exhaust Manifold: 22-27 Ft. Lbs

Rocker Arm Stud Nut: 55-125 Inch Lbs.

Rocker Arm Stud: 27-33 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 30-50 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 20-26 Ft. Lbs.

Crankcase Bolts: 50-55 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 40-50 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110252

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .019" (New Points); .016" (Used Points)

Dwell Angle: 31 to34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Distributor #1110256 (Automatic Transmission)

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .019" (New Points); .016" (Used Points)

Dwell Angle: 31 to34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 850 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 7" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Distributor #1110257 (High Performance)

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .019" (New Points); .016" (Used Points)

Dwell Angle: 31 to34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 8" Vacuum

Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #1100357

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.5 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119261

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.2 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1108300 (Standard Transmission)

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 58-80 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 6,750-10,500 RPM

Resistance Test: 280-320 Amperes @ 4 Volts

Part #1108301 (Automatic Transmission)

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 58-80 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 6,750-10,500 RPM

Resistance Test: 280-320 Amperes @ 4 Volts

Valve Specifications

All Series Engines;

Valve Lash: 1 Turn

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Face Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-1/2"

Valve Spring Pressure: 60 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.0027;

Exhaust .0015-.0032

Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3415"-.3422"

Exhaust: Top: .3414"; Bottom: .3404"

Piston, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft Bearing Data:

All Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0011"-.0017"

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8001"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.799"-1.800"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: #1 & #2: 2.0978"-2.0988"; #3 & #4: 2.0983"-2.0993"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0012"-.0037"

Thrust on Bearing #1

Shaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Capacities:

All Series:

Fuel Tank: 11 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts, with new filter.

Grade of Oil: Summer: 30;

Winter: 10W

3 Speed Manual Transmission: 2 Pints

4 Speed Manual Transmission: 3-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 6 Pints (13-14 Pints on Overhaul)

Differential: 3 Pints

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: +2-3/4 Degrees

Front Wheel Camber: Left & Right: +1/2 Degree

Rear Wheel Camber: Left & Right: +1 Degree

Toe-In: Front: 1/8" to 3/16"; Rear: 0 to 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Threaded Adjuster

Adjustment: 2 to 3 notches light

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Threaded Adjuster

Adjustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Sleeve

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 14-16 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 9-11 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 9"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 7/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Idle Mixture Screw: 2 Turns

Float Level: 1-7/32"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Pump Rod: Index

Fast Idle: 2,200 RPM

Choke Unloader: .245"

Engine Codes:

Y = Manual Transmission, Hi-Performance Engine

YC = Manual Transmission

YH = Manual Transmission

YL = Manual Transmission with Air Conditioning

YM = Air Conditioning & Hi-Performance Engine

YN = Manual Transmission, Hi-Performance Engine

ZB = Automatic Transmission

ZD = Automatic Transmission & Air Conditioning

ZF = Automatic Transmission, Hi-Performance Engine

ZG = Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Hi-Performance Engine

ZH = Automatic Transmission

ZJ = Automatic Transmission & Air Conditioning

Beginning Serial Number:

All Series: 100001

Popular Options

Automatic Transmission, 4 Speed Manual Transmission, 95 HP Engine, 3.89:1 Axle Ratio, Manual Radio, Heater, Padded Dash, Folding Rear Seat (Standard on Monza), Whitewall Tires, Wheel Trim Rings, Two Tone Paint, Three Tone Paint, Windshield Washer, Back Up Lights, Glove Compartment Light, Left Outside Rear View Mirror, Cigarette Lighter.

Paint Colors & Codes

Code Color

902A Tuxedo Black

904A Cascade Green Poly

911A Jade Green Poly

913A Royal Blue Poly

916A Tasco Turquoise Poly

920A Suntan Copper Poly

925A Crocus Cream

937A Ermine White

938A Fawn Beige

944A Sateen Silver Poly

506A Roman Red

1960 Corvair Historical Data

1960 Chevrolet Corvair models were introduced on October 2, 1959. The Monza was introduced in May 1960.

Total 1960 Corvair Production was 250,007.

Promotional Models Produced:

Plastic: 4 Door Sedan

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