GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation:One-Fifty, Two-Ten, Bel Air w/Standard
Transmission or Powerglide
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| Wheel base: 115 |
| Valve Location: In
head |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3.5625 x 3.9375 |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 235 |
| Compression
ratio: Standard Trans:
8.0 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: 140
@ 4200 RPM |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 210 @ 2400 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 35 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
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| Spark Plug
Make: AC 44-5 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .035 |
Firing
Order: 153624
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| Ignition
Timing: Timing mark:
steel ball located on flywheel. |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic trans. 425 |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 90-95 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 130
Min. |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
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Fitting
Pistons with Scale:
Shim thickness
to use: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale:
7-18 |
| Rings: Compression:
.007; Oil: .015 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .8662 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating
Clearance:
Intake: 0
Exhaust: 0 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: Intake
30; exhaust 45 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
Intake
opens: 10-1/2 degrees BTDC
Exhaust
Closes: 15 degrees ATDC |
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Powerglide:
202 @ 1.46 |
Valve Lift,
Zero Lash:
Intake: .4004; Exhaust: .4004 |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.001-003
Exhaust: .001-.003 |
Valve Stem
Diameter:
Intake:
.3410 - .3417
Exhaust: .3410 - .3417 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
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Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.311-2.312
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.003 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: No. 1: 2.6835 - 2.6845; No. 2:
2.7145-2.7155; No. 3: 2.7455-2.7465; No. 4: 2.7765-2.7775
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.003
Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on No.
3 bearing): .003 - .009 |
CAPACITY DATA
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Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 16 quarts
With heater: 17 quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Presure: 6-1/4 -
7-1/2
Thermostat Opening Temp.: 180
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| Fuel Tank: 16
gallons |
| Engine
Oil: 5 quarts (add 1
quart with filter change) |
| Transmission: 2
pints; Automatic: 5 quarts |
| Rear Axle: 3-1/2
pints |
1956 Chevrolet 235 (140 hp) Inline 6 Engine Specs
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1956 Chevrolet 235 (140 hp) Inline 6 Engine Generator Specs
1956 Chevrolet 235 (140 hp) Inline 6 Engine Regulator Specs
1956 Chevrolet 235 (140 hp) Inline 6 Engine Starting Motor Specs
1956 Chevrolet 235 (140 hp) Inline 6 Engine Tightening Specs
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