1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Model Designations:

Pontiac, Firebird, Series 223, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 223, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Firebird, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style #22337

Base Price: $2,831; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds

Total Production: 75,362

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style #22367

Base Price: $3,045; Shipping Weight: 3,330 Pounds

Total Production: 11,649

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style #22337

Base Price: $2,831; Shipping Weight: N/A

Total Production: 689

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style #22367

Base Price: $3,770; Shipping Weight: N/A

Total Production: 8

Total Firebird & Trans Am Production: 87,709

Total with Standard Transmission: 20,840

Total with Automatic Transmission: 66,869

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 108"

Tire Size: Not Available

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

I-6 250 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Standard

I-6 250 Cubic Inch 215 H.P. Standard on Firebird Sprint

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 265 H.P. Standard on Firebird 350

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 325 H.P. Standard on Firebird 350 High Output

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 330 H.P. Optional on Firebird

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 330 H.P. Standard on Firebird 400

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 335 H.P. Optional on Firebird 400 (Ram Air)

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 345 H.P. Optional on Firebird 400 (Ram Air)

General Engine Specifications:

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Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, with 1 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44NS

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 500 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"

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

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44NS

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"

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

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S (GTO: AC 44S)

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with Ram Air:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S (GTO: AC 44S)

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 15 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 650 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

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

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Engine Tightening Specifications:

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Capacities:

6 Cylinder:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18-3/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

After Overhaul: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Nut

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs

Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight

Brake Specifications:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: +1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8 to 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Rally Gauge Package with Tachometer; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Power Convertible Top; Power Windows; Power Left Bucket Seat; Tilt Steering Wheel; Custom Sports Steering Wheel; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Cruise Control; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Cordova Top; Handling & Ride Package; Safe-T-Track; Heavy Duty Battery; Sprint Option Package; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.

1969 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1969 Pontiac line was on September 26, 1968.

Total 1969 Pontiac Production was 870,976, including 87,709 Firebirds.

1969 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

10 Starlilght Black

40 Mayfair Maize

50 Cameo White

51 Liberty Blue

52 Matador Red

53 Warwick Blue

55 Crystal Turquoise

57 Midnight Green

59 Limelight Green

61 Expresso Brown

63 Champagne

65 Antique Gold

67 Burgundy

69 Palladium Silver

72 Carousel Red

73 Verodo Green

76 Goldenrod Yellow

87 Windward Blue

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