1963 CORVAIR
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Corvair, Series 500
Corvair, Series 700
Corvair Monza, Series 900
Corvair Monza Spyder, Series 900
Corvair Series 500 Body Styles:
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #0527
Base Price: $1,992; Shipping Weight: 2,300 Pounds; Production Total: 16,800
Corvair Series 700 Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #0769
Base Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 2,385 Pounds; Production Total: 20,684
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #0727
Base Price: $2,056; Shipping Weight: 2,355 Pounds; Production Total: 12,378
Corvair Monza, Series 900 Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #0969
Base Price: $2,326; Shipping Weight: 2,450 Pounds; Production Total: 31,120
2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #0927
Base Price: $2,272; Shipping Weight: 2,415 Pounds; Production Total: 117,917
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #0967
Base Price: $2,481; Shipping Weight: 2,525 Pounds; Production Total: 36,693
Corvair Monza Spyder, Series 900 Body Styles:
2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #0927
Base Price: $2,589; Shipping Weight: 2,440 Pounds; Production Total: 11,627
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #0967
Base Price: $2,798; Shipping Weight: 2,550 Pounds; Production Total: 7,472
1963 CORVAIR
General Engine Specifications:
80 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine:
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.4375" X 2.60"
Engine Displacement: 145 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.36
Horsepower: 80 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 128 Ft. Lbs @ 2,300 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 2 - Rochester Model 7017360, 1 Barrel Carburetors
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.27:1; Optional: 3.08:1, 3.55:1 or 3.89:1
Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 inches
84 Horsepower Monza 6 Cylinder Engine:
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.4375" X 2.60"
Engine Displacement: 145 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.36
Horsepower: 84 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 130 Ft. Lbs @ 2,300 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 2 - Rochester Model 7017360, 1 Barrel Carburetors
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.27:1; Optional: 3.08:1, 3.55:1 or 3.89:1
Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 inches
102 Horsepower Super Turbo-Air 6 Cylinder Engine:
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.4375" X 2.60"
Engine Displacement: 145 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.36
Horsepower: 102 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 134 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 2 - Rochester Model 7017360, 1 Barrel Carburetors
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.27:1;; Optional: 3.08:1, 3.55:1 or 3.89:1
Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 inches
150 Horsepower Turbocharged 6 Cylinder Engine:
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.4375" X 2.60"
Engine Displacement: 145 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.36
Horsepower: 150 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 210 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: Carter Model 3817245, 3 Barrel Carburetor
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.27:1;; Optional: 3.08:1, 3.55:1 or 3.89:1
Tire Size: 6.50 x 13 inches
Tune Up Specifications:
Turbo-Air, Standard Transmission:
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
Compression Pressure: 140 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Turbo-Air, Automatic Transmission:
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:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure: 140 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Monza, Powerglide:
Spark Plug Type: AC 44FF or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030
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:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure: 160 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Super Turbo-Air:
Spark Plug Type: AC 44FF or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030
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: 600 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure: 160 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI
Turbocharged Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC 44FF or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-4-5-2-3-6
Ignition Timing: 24 Degrees Before TDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 850 RPM
Compression Pressure: 14 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 #1110294 (Standard 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: 1Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 17 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Distributor #1110295 (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: 1 Degree @ 800 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 7" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor #1110296 (Super Turbo Air)
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .019" (New Points); .016" (Used Points)
Dwell Angle: 31 to 34 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Distributor #1110297 (Monza with Powerglide)
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .019" (New Points); .016" (Used Points)
Dwell Angle: 31 to 34 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 925 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 7" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor #1110298 (Turbocharged Engine)
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .019" (New Points); .016" (Used Points)
Dwell Angle: 31 to 34 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 2,050 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,250 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
No Advance, Operates on Positive Pressure
Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #1102226
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 to 1.79 Amperes
Regulator #1119001
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.7 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap:
Voltage Regulator: .060"
Current Regulator: .075"
Generator #1102227
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 to 1.79 Amperes
Regulator #1119001
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.7 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap:
Voltage Regulator: .060"
Current Regulator: .075"
Generator #1105135
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 2.73 to 3.00 Amperes
Regulator #1119635
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .023"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap:
Voltage Regulator: .067"
Current Regulator: .075"
Generator #1105139
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 40 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 2.73 to 3.00 Amperes
Regulator #1119654
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .023"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap:
Voltage Regulator: .067"
Current Regulator: .075"
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #1108306 (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 #1108307 (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
Turbo-Air Engine;
Valve Lash: 1 Turn
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Face Angle: 44 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: .3410"-.3417"
Monza Engines;
Valve Lash: 1 Turn
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Face Angle: 44 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: .3410"-.3417"
Super Turbo Air Engines;
Valve Lash: 1 Turn
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Face Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-11-16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 77 Lbs @ 1-11/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.0027;
Exhaust .0015-.0032
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3415"-.3422"
Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"
Turbocharged Engines;
Valve Lash: 1 Turn
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Face Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-11/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 77 Lbs @ 1-11/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.0027;
Exhaust .0015-.0032
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3415"-.3422"
Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"
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: 14 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: 4.5 Pints
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: +2 Degrees
Front Wheel Camber: Left & Right: +1/2 Degree
Rear Wheel Camber: Left & Right: +1 Degree
Toe-In: Front: 1/4" to 3/8"; Rear: 1/8" to 3/8"
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: 1-1/2 Turns
Float Level: 1-3/16"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Vacuum Break: .160"
Pump Rod: Index
Choke Rod. .170"
Choke Unloader: .245"
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, Turbocharged Engine:
Model #YH-3311S, SA
Idle Mixture Screw: 3/4 Turns
Throttle Return Check Valve: .030"
Float Level: 5/8"
Float Drop: 2-3/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Choke Unloader: 7/16"
Engine Codes:
Y = Manual Transmission, Hi-Performance Engine
YC = Manual Transmission
YL = Manual Transmission with Air Conditioning
YM = Air Conditioning & Hi-Performance Engine
YN = Manual Transmission, Hi-Performance Engine
Z = Automatic Transmission
ZD = Automatic Transmission & Air Conditioning
ZF = Automatic Transmission, Hi-Performance Engine
ZG = Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Hi-Performance Engine
ZH = Automatic Transmission
Beginning Serial Number:
All Series: 100001
Popular Options
Air Conditioning, Automatic Transmission, 4 Speed Manual Transmission, 84 HP Engine, 102 HP Engine, 3.08:1, 3.55:1 or 3.89:1 Axle Ratio, Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Push Button Radio & Rear Seat Speaker except Convertible), Direct Air Heater, Padded Dash, Folding Rear Seat (Standard on Monza), Wheel Covers (Standard on Monza), Wire Wheel Hub Caps, Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels, Spare Wheel Lock, Whitewall Tires, Two Speed Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washer, Back Up Lights, Glove Compartment Light, Heavy Duty Suspension, Bucket Front Seats for Monza Sedan (Standard on Coupe & Convertible), Power Operated Convertible Top.
Paint Colors & Codes
Code Color
900 Tuxedo Black
905 Laurel Green Poly
908 Ivy Green Poly
912 Silver Blue Poly
914 Monaco Blue 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 AdobeBeige
940 Satin Silver Poly
948 Palomar Red Poly
1963 Corvair Historical Data
1963 Chevrolet Corvair models were introduced on September 28, 1962.
Total 1963 Corvair Production was 254,571.
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: Corvair Monza Coupe & Corvair Monza Convertible
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