1977 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile Starfire, 4 & 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile Starfire SX, 4 & 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile Starfire, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #TO-7

Base Price: $3,802; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: *

* 4 & 6 Cylinder Production are Combined.

Oldsmobile Starfire, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #TO-7

Base Price: $3,942; Shipping Weight: 2,808 Pounds

Production Total: 4,910*

* 4 & 6 Cylinder Production are Combined.

Oldsmobile Starfire SX, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #DO-7

Base Price: $3,999; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Production Total: *

* 4 & 6 Cylinder Production are Combined.

Oldsmobile Starfire SX, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #DO-7

Base Price: $4,139; Shipping Weight: 2,836 Pounds

Production Total: 14,181*

* 4 & 6 Cylinder Production are Combined.

Total Starfire Production: 19,091

General Specifications:

Wheelbase:

97"

Tire Sizes:

Starfire: A78 X 13"

Starfire SX: BR78 X 13"

Engine Specifications:

140 Cu. In., 4 Cylinder, 84 HP:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Cam

Bore & Stroke: 3.501" X 3.625"

Engine Displacement: 140 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 19.6

Horsepower: 84 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 117 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 36-45 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Engine Specifications, 231 Cu. In., 6 Cylinder, 105 HP:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 6 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3.80" X 3.40"

Engine Displacement: 231 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 34.66

Horsepower: 105 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 185 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 37 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications:

4 Cylinder, 140 Cubic Inch Engine, Except California & High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: TDC

Automatic Transmission: 2 Degrees BTDC

Curb Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 1,250 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive, 850 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,500 RPM on high step of fast idle cam with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 2,500 RPM on high step of fast idle cam with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3 to 4-1/2 PSI

4 Cylinder, 140 Cubic Inch Engine, California:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 2 Degrees After TDC

Automatic Transmission: TDC

Curb Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; 1,250 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive, 850 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,500 RPM on high step of fast idle cam with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 2,500 RPM on high step of fast idle cam with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3 to 4-1/2 PSI

4 Cylinder, 140 Cubic Inch Engine, High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: AC R43TS

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: TDC

Automatic Transmission: 2 Degrees After TDC

Curb Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM; 1,250 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Drive, 850 RPM w/AC Solenoid Energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,500 RPM on high step of fast idle cam with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 2,500 RPM on high step of fast idle cam with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3 to 4-1/2 PSI

V-6, 231 Cubic Inch Engine, 105 H.P., Except Even Fire Engine:

Spark Plug Type:

Early Models: AC R46TS

Late Models: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug:

Gap Early Models: .040"; Late Models: .060"

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

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM, 800 RPM with A/C Solenoid Energized

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive;

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3 to 4-1/2 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine, Even Fire Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 15 Degrees BTDC

Curb Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive; 670 in Drive with Idle Solenoid Energized

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3 to 4-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

4 Cylinder, 140 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash (Cold): Hydrauic Lifters

Valve Angles:

Seat: 46 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height: 1.746"

Valve Spring Pressure: 190 Lbs @ 1.31 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3410"-.3417"

Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"

V-Type 6 Cylinder 231 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Seat Angle:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1.727"

Minimum Valve Spring Pressure: 168 Pounds @ 1.327"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .0015"-.0032"

Exhaust: .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: Tapered .3402-.3412"

Exhaust: Tapered .3404-.3412"

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings Data:

4 Cylinder, 140 Cu. In. Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0028"

Piston Rings:

Ring End Gap:

Compression:

Top Ring: .015"

Lower Ring: .009"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9272"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3004"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0029"

Thrust on Bearing #4

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.008"

231 Cu. In. V-6 Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0020"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .013"

Oil Control: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9393"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.9991"-2.000""

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #2

Shaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

140 Cu. In. Engine:

Spark Plugs: 20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 60 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Cam Cover: 80 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 65 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: Pulley to Damper Screws: 80 Ft. Lbs.

231 Cu. In. V-6 Engines:

Spark Plugs: 20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 115 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

4 Cylinder, 140 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 8 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 8 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts, with Filter

Transmission Oil:

Standard Transmission:

4 Speed: 2.4 Pints

5 Speed: 3.5 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Refill: 3 Quarts

Total Capacity: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3.5 Pints

6 Cylinder, 231 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 13 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts, with Filter

Transmission Oil:

4 Speed: 2.4 Pints

5 Speed: 3.5 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Refill: 2-1/2 Quarts

Total Capacity: 10-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2.8 Pints

Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

New Bearings: 10-25 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9.50"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 2-1/2"

Rear: 3/4"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 3/4"

Power Brakes: 3/4"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: -3/4 Degree

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe Out: 0"-1/8"

*Alternator Specifications:

Model: 1102394

Rated Hot Output: 37 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 33 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Voltage @ 85 Degrees: 13.8-14.8 Volts

Model: 1102479

Rated Hot Output: 55 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 51 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6-14.2 Volts

Model: 1102495

Rated Hot Output: 55 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,500 RPM: 55 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.6-14.2 Volts

Model: 1102858

Rated Hot Output: 37 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 33 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Voltage @ 85 Degrees: 13.8-14.8 Volts

Model: 1102881

Rated Hot Output: 37 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 33 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5-14.2 Volts

Model: 1102854

Rated Hot Output: 63 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Cold Output @ 14 Volts:

5,000 RPM: 60 Amperes

Regulator: Integral

* Includes Alternators not used on the Oldsmobile Starfire.

*Distributor Specifications:

#1110661

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 525 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 3 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 10" Vacuum

#1110668

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 638 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 6"

Maximum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

#1112862

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 2-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 5"

Maximum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

#1112983

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Intermediate Advance: 4-1/2 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger: 4"

Maximum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 10" Vacuum

* Includes Distributors not used on the Oldsmobile Starfire

Carburetor Data:

Note: See 1977 General Motors Carburetors Database.

Starting Motor Data:

6 Cylinder 231 Cu. In. Engine:

Starter # 1108797

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

Free Speed Test: 55-80 Amperes, 9 Volts, @ 5,500-10,500 RPM

1977 Oldsmobile Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

11 White

16 Medium Gray

19 Ebony Black

22 Light Blue

29 Dark Blue

36 Firethorn Red

38 Dark Aqua

44 Medium Green

48 Dark Green

50 Yellow

51 Bright Yellow

61 Light Buckskin

63 Buckskin

69 Brown

72 Red

75 Bright Red

78 Mandarin Orange

85 Medium Blue (Two-Tone)

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AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Radio with Stereo Tape Player; Rear Speakers; Windshield Antenna; Air Conditioning; Rear Defogger; Tilt Steering Column; Tinted Glass; Electric Cock; Sport Mirrors; Bright Wheel Opening Moldings; Door Edge Moldings; Tachometer, Voltmeter, & Temperature Gauges; Roof Luggage Rack; Sports Console; Floor Mats; DeLuxe Wheel Covers; Wheel Trim Rings; Power Steering; Automatic Transmission, and More.

1977 Oldsmobile Starfire, Historical Data:

The 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire model year introduction date was September 30, 1976.

Total 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire Production was 19,091

Total 1977 Oldsmobile Production: 1,135,909.

Promotional Model Cars:

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