1976 CORVETTE

General Specifications

Chasis:

Wheelbase: 98"

Overall Length: 185.2"

Tire Size: GR70 x 15 inches

Body Data:

Sting Ray, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 2 Passenger, Series #1Y; Body #Z37

Base Price: $7,605; Shipping Weight: 3,445 Pounds;

Production Total: 46,558

8 Cylinder Engine Specifications:

180 HP Engine:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.48"

Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.5 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 51.23

Horsepower: 180 @ 4,000 RPM

Maximum Torque: 270 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 32-40 PSI

One, 4 Barrel Carburetor

210 HP Engine:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.48"

Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1;

Taxable Horsepower: 51.23

Horsepower: 210 @ 5,200 RPM

Maximum Torque: 255 Ft Lbs @ 3,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 32-40 PSI

One, 4 Barrel Carburetor

Available Axle Ratios:

3.36:1; 3.08:1; 3.55:1; 3.70:1

1976 CORVETTE

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder 350 Cu. In. Engine:

Spark Plug: AC R45TS

Spark Plug Gap .045"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder 350 Cu. In. Engine, with Dual Exhaust:

Spark Plug: AC R45TS

Spark Plug Gap .045"

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:

Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot:

Intake: 3/4 Turn

Exhaust: 3/4 Turn

Valve Seat Angle:

Seat: 46 Degrees

Face 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height Installed: 1.70"

Valve Spring Pressure: 200 Lbs. @ 1.25"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0012"-.0029"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3410"-.3417"

Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"

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

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 180 H.P.:

Piston Clearance: .0007"-.0017"

Ring End Gap:

Compression:

Top Ring: .010"

Lower Ring: .013"

Oil: .015

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9272"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.099"-2.100"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0035"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter:

#1, 2, 3, & 4: 2.4484"-2.4493"

#5: 2.4479"-2.4488"

Main Bearing Clearance:

#1: .0008"-.0020"

# 2, 3, & 4: .0011"-.0023"

#5, .0017"-.0033"

Thrust on Rear Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 210 H.P.:

Piston Clearance: .0046"-.0056"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9272"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.099"-2.100"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0013"-.0035"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter:

#1, 2, 3, & 4: 2.4484"-2.4493"

#5: 2.4479"-2.4488"

Main Bearing Clearance:

#1: .0008"-.0020"

# 2, 3, & 4: .0011"-.0023"

#5, .0017"-.0033"

Thrust on Rear Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Capacities:

350 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening Temperature:

180 HP: 195 Degrees

210 H.P: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with New Filter

Transmission Oil:

4 Speed Manual: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Engine Tightening Specifications:

350 Cu. In. 8 Cylinder:

Spark Plugs: 15 Ft. Lbs

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold:

Outside Bolts: 20 Ft. Lbs

Inside Bolts: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 45 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.

Outer Bolts on Engines with 4 Bolt Caps: 65 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs

Vibration Damper: 60 Ft. Lbs.

Alternators:

8 Cylinder Engine:

#1102474

Rated Hot Output: 61 Amperes

Field Current @ 12 Volts, 80 Degrees: 4.0-4.5 Volts

Output @ 14 Volts, 5,000 RPM: 57 Amperes

Voltage Regulator: Integral

#1102484

Rated Hot Output: 42 Amperes

Field Current @ 12 Volts, 80 Degrees: 4.0-4.5 Volts

Output @ 14 Volts, 5,000 RPM: 38 Amperes

Voltage Regulator: Integral

Distributors:

8 Cylinder Engine:

#1103200

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 800 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum

#1112888

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 Degrees @ 800 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

#1112905

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 6 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

#1112977

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 Degrees @ 850 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

#1112999

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 5 Degrees @ 850 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum

Starting Motors:

8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Engine:

#1108776, 1108775

No Load Test: 65-95 Amps, 9 Volts @ 7,500-10,500 RPM

Brake Specifications:

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disk Brake:

Front 1-7/8"

Rear: 1-3/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Power Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Check with Dial Gauge

Adjustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

New Bearing Adjustment: 20-25 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearing Adjustment: 5-10 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

New Bearing Adjustment: .010"

Used Bearing Adjustment: .010"

Wheel Alignment Specifictions:

Manual Steering:

Caster: + 1 Degrees

Camber: +3/4 Degrees

Toe In: 3/16 to 5/16""

Power Steering:

Caster: + 2-/14 Degrees

Camber: +3/4 Degrees

Toe In: 3/16 to 5/16""

Rear Wheel Alignment:

Camber: -7/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32" to 3/32"

Carburetor Types:

8 Cylinder Engines:

Rochester Quadrajet M4M:

Carburetor #17056206

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Fast Idle, Bench Adjustment: 3 Turns

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .325"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .185"

Rear: --

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: 2 Lean

Choke Unloader: .325"

Air Valve Valve Spring Wind-Up: 7/8"

Rochester Quadrajet M4M:

Carburetor #17056207

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Fast Idle, Bench Adjustment: 3 Turns

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .325"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .170"

Rear: ---

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: 3 Lean

Choke Unloader: .325"

Air Valve Valve Spring Wind-Up: 7/8"

Rochester Quadrajet M4M:

Carburetor #17056210

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Fast Idle, Bench Adjustment: 3 Turns

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .325"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .185"

Rear: ---

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: 2 Lean

Choke Unloader: .325"

Air Valve Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1"

Rochester Quadrajet M4M:

Carburetor #17056211

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Fast Idle, Bench Adjustment: 3 Turns

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .325"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .185"

Rear: ---

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: 2 Lean

Choke Unloader: .325"

Air Valve Valve Spring Wind-Up: ---

Rochester Quadrajet M4M:

Carburetor #1706506

Float Level: 13/32"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Inner

Adjustment: 9/32"

Fast Idle, Bench Adjustment: 3 Turns

Choke Coil Lever: .120"

Choke Rod: .325"

Vacuum Break:

Front: .185"

Rear: ---

Air Valve Dashpot: .015"

Choke Setting: 2 Lean

Choke Unloader: .325"

Air Valve Valve Spring Wind-Up: 7/8"

VIN Numbers:

1Z37L6S400001 - 1Z37L6S446558

Popular Options:

Power Brakes; Power Steering; Custom Interior; Power Windows; Map Light; Custom Shoulder Belts; Rear Window Defroster; Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel; Aluminum Wheels; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Radio; Heavy Duty Battery; Automatic Transmission; Gymkhana Suspension; Off Road Suspension & Brake Package; Engine Options.

Paint Colors:

Code Color

10 Classic White

13 Silver

22 Bright Blue

27 Steel Blue

33 Dark Green

37 Mahogany

56 BrightYellow

64 Buckskin

69 Dark Brown

70 Orange Flame

72 Red

1976 Corvette Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Corvette Sting Ray Coupe

1976 Corvette Historical Data:

1976 Corvette model year introduction date was on October 2, 1975.

Model Year Production: 46,558 Cars