ENGINE SPECS

1956 Chevrolet 235 (140 hp) Inline 6 Engine Specs

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Designation:One-Fifty, Two-Ten, Bel Air w/Standard Transmission or Powerglide
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

Spark Plug Make: AC 44-5
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .035

Firing Order: 153624

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

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

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

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

Cooling System:
    Without heater: 16 quarts
    With heater: 17 quarts
    Radiator Cap Relief Presure: 6-1/4 - 7-1/2
    Thermostat Opening Temp.: 180

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
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