1963 PONTIAC TEMPEST

1963 PONTIAC TEMPEST

Model Designations:

Pontiac Tempest, Series 21, 4 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest Lemans, Series 22, 4 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Tempest, Body Styles:

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2127

Base Price: $2,188; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds

Total Production: 13,307

2 Door Hardtop with DeLuxe Trim, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2117

Base Price: $2,294; Shipping Weight: 2,820 Pounds

Total Production: 13,157

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2119

Base Price: $2,241; Shipping Weight: 2,815 Pounds

Total Production: 12,808 (With DeLuxe Trim: 15,413)

2 Door Custom Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2167

Base Price: $2,554; Shipping Weight: 2,955 Pounds

Total Production: 5,012

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2135

Base Price: $2,512; Shipping Weight: 2,995 Pounds

Total Production: 4,203

Total Tempest Production: 69,831

With Manual Transmission: 16,657

With Tempes-Torque Transmission: 53,174

Pontiac Tempest LeMans, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2217

Base Price: $2,418; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds

Total Production: 45,701

2 Door Custom Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2267

Base Price: $2,742; Shipping Weight: 3,035 Pounds

Total Production: 15,957

Total Tempest LeMans Production: 61,659

With Manual Transmission: 18,034

With Tempes-Torque Transmission: 43,625

Total with 4 Cylinder Engine: 31,971

Sport Coupes: 23,227

Convertibles: 8,744

Total with V-8 Engine: 29,668

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 112"

Tire Size: 6.00 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios: Ratio Information Not Available

General Engine Specifications:

4 Cylinder, 195 Cubic Inch, 115 H.P.:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4.0625" X 3.750"

Engine Displacement: 194.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.41

Horsepower: 115 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 195 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-40 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

4 Cylinder, 195 Cubic Inch, 120 H.P.:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4.0625" X 3.750"

Engine Displacement: 194.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.41

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 202 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-40 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

4 Cylinder, 195 Cubic Inch, 140 H.P.:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4.0625" X 3.750"

Engine Displacement: 194.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.41

Horsepower: 140 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 209 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-40 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

4 Cylinder, 195 Cubic Inch, 166 H.P.:

Engine Type: In-Line 4 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4.0625" X 3.750"

Engine Displacement: 194.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.41

Horsepower: 166 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 217 Ft Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-40 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 326 Cubic Inch, 260 H.P.:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3.78125" X 3.75"

Engine Displacement: 326 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 260 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 352 Ft Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-40 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications:

4 Cylinder with Distributor #1110284:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 690 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 590 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI

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

4 Cylinder with Distributor #1110300:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 690 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 590 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 185 PSI

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

8 Cylinder:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 590 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 490 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 185 PSI

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

Valve Specifications:

4 Cylinder, Standard Engine:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Angles

Seat:

Intake 30 Degrees

Exhaust 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-33/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 83 Lbs @ 1-33/64"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0021"-.0038"

Exhaust .0026"-.0043"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3407"-.3414"

Exhaust: .3402"-.3409"

4 Cylinder, with Optional Engine:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Angles

Seat:

Intake 30 Degrees

Exhaust 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-33/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 60 Lbs @ 1-33/64"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0021"-.0038"

Exhaust .0026"-.0043"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3407"-.3414"

Exhaust: .3402"-.3409"

8 Cylinder, 326 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash: Hydraulic

Valve Angles

Seat:

Intake 30 Degrees

Exhaust 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-33/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 60 Lbs @ 1-33/64"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0021"-.0038"

Exhaust .0026"-.0043"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3407"-.3414"

Exhaust: .3402"-.3409"

Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

4 Cylinder Engines:

Piston Clearance: .007"-.0013"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .021"

Second Ring: .019"

Oil Ring: .035"

Wristpin Diameter: .9802"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2488"-2.2499"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 3.000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Thrust on #4 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

8 Cylinder, 326 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0011"

Ring End Gap:

Top Ring: .021"

Second Ring: .019"

Oil Ring: .035"

Wristpin Diameter: .9802"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2488"-2.2499"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 3.000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Thrust on #4 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

4 Cylinder Engines:

Spark Plugs: 25 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 40 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: None

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts:

Rear: 120 Ft. Lbs.

Others: 95 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 95 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 160 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engines:

Spark Plugs: 20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

Center Clamp Bolts: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

End Clamp Bolts: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold:

Center Clamp Bolts: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

End Clamp Bolts: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-65 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

4 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 12.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3-3/4 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 3 Quarts (Oil Pan Only)

Rear Axle: 3.3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20.5 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20.5 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3-3/4 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 3 Quarts (Oil Pan Only)

Rear Axle: 3.3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

4 Cylinder Engines using Regular Fuel:

Distributor #1110284

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .016"

Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 625 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

4 Cylinder Engines requiring Premium Fuel:

Distributor #1110300

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .016"

Cam Angle: 31-34Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

326 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Distributor #1111020

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .016"

Cam Angle: 18-32 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 14 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

Alternator #1100632; 1100637

Rated Output: 37 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9-2.3 Amperes

Output @ 14 Volts:

@ 2,000 RPM: 25 Amperes

@ 5,000 RPM: 35 Amperes

Regulator #1195115

Voltage Regulator:

Air Gap: .067"

Point Gap: .015"

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5-14.4 Volts

Alternator #1100634; 1100636

Rated Output: 42 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9-2.3 Amperes

Output @ 14 Volts:

@ 2,000 RPM: 28 Amperes

@ 5,000 RPM: 40 Amperes

Regulator #1195115

Voltage Regulator:

Air Gap: .067"

Point Gap: .015"

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5-14.4 Volts

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

4 Cylinder Engines:

Part #1107796

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

Free Speed Test: 49-76 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 6,200-9,400 RPM

Resistance Test: 270-320 Amperes, 4.3 Volts,.

8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #1107270

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,600-5,100 RPM

Lock Test: 300-360 Amperes, 3.5 Volts,.

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Nuts

Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Nuts

Adjustment: .004"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Nut

Adjustment: 10-16 Inch Lbs

Brake Drum Diameter: 9"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: - 1-2/3 Degrees

Camber:

Left: 0 Degrees, 8 Minutes

Right: 0 Degrees, 8 Minutes

Toe In: 0 to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 19 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Rochester Carburetor Specifications:

Model: BC

Part #7023067; 7023068

Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level: 1-9/32"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: 2GC

Part #7023062

Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level: 5/8"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Idle Vent: 1-9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: 2GC

Part #7023071

Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level: 5/8"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Idle Vent: 1-9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Throttle Return Check: 1,050 RPM

Model: 2GC

Part #7024062

Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level: 5/8"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Idle Vent: 1-9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: 4GC

Part #7023069; 7023070

Idle Mixture Screws: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 1-11/32"

Secondary: 1-11/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/4"

Secondary: 1-1/4"

Pump Rod Location: Inner

Idle Vent: 27/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 3,000 RPM

Standard Transmission: 2,500 RPM

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; Manual Radio; Push Button Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; LeMans Console Shift; Bucket Seats; Power Tilt Left Bucket Seat; Custom Steering Wheel; DeLuxe Steering Wheel with Ring; Tachometer; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Luggage Carrier for Wagons; Power Tailgate Window for Wagons; Deluxe Wheel Discs; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.

1963 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1963 Pontiac line was October 6, 1962.

Total 1963 Pontiac Production was 590,071, including 131,490 Tempests.

1963 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

A Starlight Black

C Cameo Ivory

D Silvermist Gray'

F Yorktown Blue

H Kimberley Blue

J Silverleaf Green

K Cordovan

L Marimba Red

P Aquamarine

Q Marlin Aqua

R Yuma Beige

S Saddle Bronze

T Caravan Gold

V Grenadier Red

W Nocturne Blue

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Bonneville 2 Door Hardtop, Bonneville Convertible, Tempest LeMans 2 Door Sedan & Tempest LeMans Convertible.