1956 CORVETTE

General Specifications

Chasis:

Wheelbase: 102"

Overall Length: 168"

Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches

Body Data:

8 Cylinder:

2 Door Convertible, 2 Passenger, Model #2934

Base Price: $3,120; Shipping Weight: 2,705 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,467

8 Cylinder Engine Specifications:

With 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" x 3"

Engine Displacement: 265 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 45.0

Horsepower: 210 @ 5,200 RPM

Maximum Torque: 270 Ft Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

With 2 - 4 Barrel Carburetors:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" x 3"

Engine Displacement: 265 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 45.0

Horsepower: 225 @ 5,200 RPM

Maximum Torque: 270 Ft Lbs @ 3,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

With 2 - 4 Barrel Carburetors:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" x 3"

Engine Displacement: 265 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.25 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 45.0

Horsepower: 240 @ N/A RPM

Maximum Torque: N/A

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

1956 CORVETTE

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug: AC 43-5

Spark Plug Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6th Line Before "O" Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 425 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft. Lbs

Compression @ Cranking Speed - 130 Lb

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, With Standard Camshaft:

Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot:

Intake .008"

Exhaust .018"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 21-1/2 Degree Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 23-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 156 Lbs @ 1.31"

Fale Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .4043"

Exhaust: .4.035"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001-.003

Exhaust .0015-.003

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3422"

Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"

8 Cylinder Engine, With Optional Camshaft:

Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot:

Intake .012"

Exhaust .018"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 35 Degree Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 31 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 156 Lbs @ 1.31"

Fale Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .4043"

Exhaust: .4.035"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001-.003

Exhaust .0015-.003

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3422"

Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings Data:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness to Use: .0015"

Pounds Pull On Scale: 7 to 18

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .009"

Oil: .015

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9271"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod End Play: .008-.014

Rod Bolt Torque: 30-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2978"-2.2988"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Rod Bolt Torque: 60-70 Ft. Lbs

Capacities:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16 Quarts

With Heater: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 6-1/4 to 7-1/2 PSI

Fuel Tank: 17-1/4 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Qts*

Manual Transmission: 2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 5 Qts

Rear Axle: 4 pints;

* Add One Quart for Filter

Generators:

8 Cylinder Engine:

#1102043

Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 30 Amps @ 2,310 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.48-1.62 Volts

Regulator #1119001

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Distributors:

8 Cylinder Engine:

#1110860

Clockwise Rotation

Cam Angle: 26 to 33 Degrees

Point Gap .016"

Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM

Starting Motors:

8 Cylinder, Manual Transmission:

#1107645

Clockwise Rotation

Brush Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 75 Amps, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM

Torque Test: 435 Amps, 5.8 Volts. Torque 10-1/2 Ft Lb

8 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission:

#1107649

Clockwise Rotation

Brush Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 75 Amps, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM

Torque Test: 435 Amps, 5.8 Volts. Torque 10-1/2 Ft Lb

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Ring Gear Pinion Backlash: .005"-.009"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: Controlled by Bearing Retainer Ring

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifictions:

Caster: +1/2

Camber: +1/2

Toe In: 0 to 1/8""

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 3-1/2 Degrees to 4-1/2 Degrees

Carburetor Types:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Carter WCFB

Carburetor #2362S, 2362SA, 2419S

Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 1/4"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 3/4"

Fast Idle: .015"

Unloader: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .017"-.022"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

VIN Numbers:

E56S001001 - E56S004467

Popular Options:

Signal Seeking AM Radio; Heater; Windshield Washer; Parking Brake Alarm; Courtesy Lights, Turn Signals; Powerglide Automatic Transmission, White Sidewall Tires, Auxiliary Top, Power Windows, High-Lift Camshaft, Power Operated Folding Top, 3.27:1 Axle Ratio, Two Tone Paint.

Paint Colors:

Onyx Black

Axtec Copper

Cascde Green

Arctic Blue

Venetian Red

Polo White

1956 Corvette Promotional Model Cars Available:

None

1956 Corvette Historical Data:

1956 Corvette model year introduction date is not available.

Model Year Production: 3,467 Cars

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