AMA Specifications - Passenger Car PRELIMINARY

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AMA Specifications - Passenger Car PRELIMINARY

The information contained herein Is prepared, distributed by, and Is solely the responsibility of the outomoblle manufacturing company lo whose products it relates. Questions concerning these specifications should be directed lo the manufacturer whose address is shown below. This uniform specifieot!on form wos developed by the automobile manufacturing companies under the ausplc;8$ of the Automobile Monufaeturers Association.

MANUFACTURER Buick Motor Division General Motors Corporation

CAR NAME

BUICK MAILING ADDRESS 1051 E. Hamilton Avenue

Flint 2, Michigan MODEL YEAR ISSUED: 5-3- 63

1964 REVISED (e)

NOTES:

1. The Specifications herein ore those in effect al dote of compilation and are subiect to change without notice by the manufacturer.

2. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED: o. Specific:otions apply lo standard models without optional equipment. Significant deviations are noted, b. Nominal design dimensions are used throughout these specificatioru.

General Specifications . • • . l

Engine - Mechanical • • • • • 2

Electrical •....••.••••• 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Driva Units .•••••••.... 15

Brakes .....•.•.•.•••• 18

Front Suspension & Steerlng .• 19

Rear Suspensioo ••••.•••• 21

Body Dimensions •••.••••• 22

Station Wagon • • • • • . • • • 31

Body & Car - c:;.,neral • • • • 22

Weighh .•••••• , • • • • • . 33

Index. , ••••••• , , • • • • • 37

BODY-TYPES AND STYLE NAMES- Bady type, riumber of passenger & style name5; use monufoeturer's code for serf es & body style,

The attached pages cover the 1964

Buick Optional Equipment 42 5 cubic

inch Engine available in all Series

4600, 4700, and 4800 Models.

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MAKE OF CAR BUICK MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63 REVISED(•). __ _ ------------

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (All dimensions in inches unless otherwise Indicated}

Additional

MODEL Information Page No.: 42 5 Cubic Inch Engine

, , Wheelba.e (LlOl) 23 , ,

, , Front {WI 01} 22 , ,

Tread ,

Rear (W102) 22 ~v

$'-0

Length (LIOJ) 23 -$'-" r7'f.i

Maximum , ... ~~ Overall Width (Wl 03) 22 Dimensions .. ~ Height (HlOI) 24

,,~--..{

Manual s,--

15 ti.~ Transmission-

(Specify trade Overdrive 16

o_,...:J r,c;ime - opt., D." notavoi loble)

Automatic 16 .. ~-, ,

,· Manuel 17

, , , ,

Axle ratio Overdrive 17 , , , . , , Automatic 17 ,

i

, ,'

Tire size 18 , ,

Type, no. cyl.,volveorr. 2 V-8 In-Head

Fuel system (Corb.,other) 8 C~rhn-,,/.

Bore and stroke 2 4. 3125 X 3. 64

Engine Piston displ., cu.in. 2 425*

Std. compression ratio 2 10. 25

Mox. bhp at engine rpm 2 340 {Q) 4400

Mox. torque at rpm 2 465 @ 2800 * This is an Optional Equipment Engine available in the Series 4600, 4700, and 4800.

(Standard Engine displacement is 401 cubic inches. )

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MAKE OF CAR _____ B.,...U.._l=C=K=-=--____ MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63 REVISED_<•_> __

MODEL======-1~1 ====-..,..,, ____ ....,,,.=4=2.,,.5.......,C,..;u=b=!!,ic====In=c=h====E=n=iig=i=ne===========~ ENGINE-GENERAL

Type, no, cyls., valve arr. 9ou V-8 In-Head Bare and stroke (nominal)

4. 3125 X 3. 64 Pi$t0n displaccmcnt,c u. in. 425 Bare spacing (C/L to C/L) 4.750 No. system I L. Bonk 2-4-6-8 (front to reor) I R. Bonk 1- 3-5-7 Firing order 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3 Compras. rotio (nominal) 10. 25 Cylond~r Head Materiol Cast Iron Cylinder Block lv<,terial Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeve-Wet,dry,none None Number of I Front Two mounting p0ints \ Rear One Engine instol lation 0119 le

Taxable Dio.2 x No. C:tl. horsep0wer 23 59. 51 Published max. bhp• @ eng. RPM 340 (a) 4400 Publi,hed max. torque•

(a) (lb. ft.@ RPM) 465 2800 Recommended fuel regulor - premium Premium Idle speed (spec. I Manuol Not Av~il!:llhl~ neutTol or drive) I Automatic {aJ ~z 5 in neutral

ENGINE-PISTONS Material Cast Aluminum Allov

Description and finish

Cam Ground - Transverse Slot - Divorced Skirt Weight (piston only) o:z. 25 31

Top land . 034 - . 042 Cleoronce I Top . 0013- . 0019 (limits) Skirt

j Sottom . 002 5- • 0041 No. I ring • 209 - 21.7

Ring groove No, 2 ring 212 - . 219 depth No. 3 ring . 192 - . 199

No, 4 riM None "(M~x. bh.,eJbroke honepower) ond mox. torque corrected as defined by SAE Engine Test Code.

aJ 5·,5 when Air Conditioner Equipped.

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MAKE OF CAR __ B_Ul_C_K _______ MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED5-3-63 REVISED<•> __

POWER TEAMS (lndicdte whether ltondard Of" optlonol)

MODEL ENGINE TRANSMISSION AXLE RATIO AVAILABILITY (Std. fiNt)

Displ. Carburetor Compr, BHP Torque CIJ, in. Ratio @ @

RPM RPM

(a) 4600 425 4 bbl 10. 25 340@ 465@ Super Turbine 40( 3. 23 4400 2800

(b) 4700 425 4 bbl 10. 25 .340@ 465@ Super Turbine 400 3.07 4400 2800

(b) 4800 425 4 bbl 0.25 340@ 465@ Super Turbine 400 3. 07 4400 2800

. (a) This engme is only available with the Super Turbine 400 transmission, or the 4-speed manual synchromesh transmission.

(b) 4-Speed manual synchromesh transmission not available in this Series. Form Rev. 3-62

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MAKE OF CAR. __ B_Ul_C_K ______ MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63 REVISED_(_•> __ _

MODEL=======~II ===========4=2=5=C=u=b=i=c=In=c=h=E=n=g=i=n=e======= ENGINE-RINGS

No, 1, oil or comp, f"n 'l"YI n'rp ~ ~ ;nn Function No. 2, oil or comp. ~ression (top to

No, 3 oil or eomo, on bottom) Na. -4, oil or comp. None Description - # 1 - Cast Iron - - Chrome Plated. material, type,

Compression coating, etc. #1. 2 - Cast Iron -- (With Expander) - Lubrited. Width . 077 - . 0'18 Gop . 015 - .025 Description -moterio I, type,

Oil cooting, etc. Steel - Chrome Plated Width 1 ~? 5 - 1~R5 Goo . 015 - . 055

Expanders # 3 (Oil) Steel Circumferential - # 2 (Cornn. )Steel Humo Tvoe

ENGINE-PISTON PINS Moteriol

Length

Diameter

Locked in rod, In

Type piston, floating, etc.

I In rod or piston Bushing [

Moteriol

Clearance In piston

In rod

Direction & amount offset in piston

ENGINE-CONNECTING RODS

Material

Weight (oz.)

Length (center to ce,:,ter)

Material & Type

Beoring Overall length

Cleorance (limit•)

End I

(a) Total for Both Rods.

RAF. - 1118 Steel 3.520

. 9994 - . 9997

Pressed in-rod Nnn,:,

None . 00005 - . 0001 (Select) . 0007 5 - . 0012-5 TPress)

None

For ed SAE - 1141 Steel 24.384

6. 0

Steel backed M

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MAKE OF CAR __ B=-=U=l=C-=..K=--_____ MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63 REVISED_<•_> __

MODEL======~~==========4=2=5=C=u=b=ic=In=ch=E=n::!!g!!=i=n=e======== ENGINE-CRANKSHAFT

Material SAE 1145 or SAE 1049 Vibration damper type

Rubber Absorotion End thrust token by bearing (No ) Three Cronk$haft end play . 004 - . 008

Matorial & type Steel Backed - All Remo~able _. First Four M/400 - RP~r Durex lOOA

Clearance .• QQQQ - • 0019 No. 1 2. 4985 X . 940 No. 2 2. 4985 X • 940

Main Journal No. 3 2. 4985 X • 891 bearing die, and bearing No. 4 2. 4985 X • 940 overall No. 5 2. 4985 X 1. 200 length

No 6 None No. 7 None

Dir. & amt. cyl. offset None Crankpin journal diameter 2.2495

ENGINE-CAMSHAFT Location Above Crankshaft at Center of "V" Material

Cast Allov Iron Material Steel Back~d Babbitt

Bearings Number Five Gear or chain Ch!:llin

Crankshaft gear or sprocket material Sintered Iron

Type of Cam$hart gear or

Drive $procket material Nylon Coated Aluminum

No.of links 52 Timing

Width . 864 chain Pitch . 500

ENGINE-VALVE SYSTEM Hydraullc lifterJ (Std, opt, NA) Standard Valve rotator, trpe (intake, exhaust None Rocker ratio 1. 6 Operating tappet Intake clearance None (indicate hat or cold} Exhaust

None Timing marks on flywheel, damper, other Harmonic Damner

(Continued)

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MAKE OF CAR ___ B_U_IC_K..--_____ MOOEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5- 3- 63 REVISED_(•) __ _

MODEL.========~l===~------======42=5=C=u_b_i_c_,Inii,,,...c_h_Ea=n=!g:!:i=n_e_,_ __ ==== ENGINE-VALVE SYSTEM (contJ

Opens (°!!TC) 29 Intake Closes (0 ABC) 81

Timing Duration - deg. 290 Opens (0 BBC) 71

Exhaust Close, (0

ATC) 48 Duration - deg. 299

Valve opening overlap 77 Material SAE 1041 Steel Overall length 4.785 Actual overall head dia 1. 875 Angle of seat & face 45° Seat insert material NonP. Stem diameter T,;i-- ..J 3730 T 0005 tn 3720 2:'. 0005 Stem to guide clearance Ton . 001 to , 003 Bottom . 002 to . 004

Intake lift (@ zero lash) . 439 Outer Valve closed

spring (lb. @in.) 46 rcv 1. 600

press. ond Valve open length (lb.@ in.) 101 (a) 1. 160

Inner Valve closed

spring (lb.@in.) 25. 5 'a) 1. 690 ~reu.ond Valve open ength (lb.@ in.) 76 (a) 1. 250

Material GM - N821 !12 (21 - 4N) Overall lenath 4.785 Actval overall heed d!a. 1. 500 Angle of seat & face 45° Seat insert material None Stem diameter Tanered . 3725 -: OOOfi to ~71 !\ ::!:". 0005 Stem to guide dearcnce Too . 0015 to . 0035 Bottom. 002 5 to . 0045

Exhaust loft (@ zero lash) . 441

Outer Valve cl0ied

spring (lb @in.) 46 (a) 1. 600

r,ress.ond Valve open "'19th (lb.@ in.) 101 @ 1. 160

Inner Volve cl0$ed spring (lb.@ in.) 25. 5@ 1. 690 press. encl

Valve open length (lb.@ in.) 76 @ 1. 250

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings

Type of lubrication r----~---------1t---------------=-"==-=----------------(splash, pressure, noule)

Nozzle ( Continued)

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MAKE OF CAR _ ____,;B~U-=-IC~K"----....-----MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUEO 5-3-63 REVISED--<•'-> __

tt,ODEL-===:::a::1---==---i === _____ 4_2_5_C_u_b_i_c_I_n_c_h_E_n_.g.i_n_e _______ _

INGINE-LUIRICATION SYSTEM (cont.)

Type oll Intake (flooting, stotionary)

OIi flit..- Jystem (full flow, pcrtiol, oth•rl

FIiter re lacernent element, com lete)

Copocity of crankcase, leu fl lter-refill (qt.)

Oil grcide recommended (SAE viswsity ond temperature range)

Engine Service Requirement (MM, MS, etc,)

Anticipated Lowest Temp. Above 320 F Below 32° F to Zero F. Below Zero ° F

an Four

Passin Car Makers Test

Use SAE Viscosity l0W-30, 20W or 20 5W-20 or l0W 5W-20 or 5W GM-4745M

ENGINE-EXHAUST SYSTEM Type (single, single with cross-over, dual, otlier)

Muffler No. & type (reverse flow, slTalght tfvu, Hporote resonator)

E><houst pipe dio. (O.o.,._]B_r_an_c:_h ___________________________________ _ wall thickness) I Main

Tciil pipe diameter (O.D. & woll thickness)

ENGINE-CRANKCASE VINTILATION SYSTEM

Type (ventilates to citmos., I Standard Induction Svstem Induction •~tem, other) I Optional None

Make and model AC Location Rie:ht Rocker Arm Cover Energy $ource (manifold vac,;um, corbvrctor air

Control stream, other) Manifold Vacuum/ Inlet Air Stream unit Control method (variable

orifice, fixed orifice, other) Fixed Orifice DlschOTges (to Intake manifold, carb. alr Intake, air cleaner

Intake, other Intake Manifold/ Air Cleaner

Complete Air Inlet (breather cap, carburetor air cleaner,

system other) Breather Can Flame-arrestor (screen, check valve, other)

L/D Ratio or Fixed Orifice

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MAKE OF CAR ---=B;;....;UI~C=K=---w-----MOOEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63REVISED_(•_> __ _

MODEL========::::=!:i =========4=2=5=C=u=b=i=c=In==c=h=E=n::!!g!!:::::i=n=e=======

ENGINE-FUEL SYSTEM Induction type: Carburetor, fuel Injection, supercharger.

Fuel Copocity (eols.)

Tank Fill•r location

Type (elec. or mech.) Fval Locotiom Pump

Prenure range

Vacuum ba,:,ster (aid., optional, none)

Fuel Type Filter locations

(See Supplement to Po9e 8 for Details of Fuel Injection, Superchor;er,etc. if used)

Carburetor

Mechanical En(Tin,=.

5. 25 - 6 50 Nnrn~

{a) EnrrinA

Chake type Tn .. -;:-~::11 A11tom::1tic Intake manifold heot control

Carburetor ~exhaust or water) Exhaust Air clnr. I Standard Pn'v 11,;:. ·h::lnA

type I Optional None

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Engine Carburetors No. Used

Model Usage Tronsm,sslon Dupl. Make M.odel and Type

4600, 4700, 4800 425 Super Turbin ~ One 400 Carter AFB 4-bbl

4600, 4700, 4800 425 Super Turbin~ Two 400 Carter AFB 4-bbl

(a) Replaceable Pleated Paper Type.

Barrel Size

1. 5625(Pr i. ) c.) 1. 6875(Se

1. 5625(Pr i. ) c.) 1. 6875(Se

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MAKE OF CAR~_B_U_I_C_K __ ~ ____ MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED S-J- 63 REVISED..:....<•).__ __

MODEL =========dll============4=2=5=C=u=b=i=c=I=n=c=h=E=n=g;:;;i""n""'e========

ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM Type system (pressure, pressure vented, atmospheric, other) Pressure Radiator cop relier valve pressure 15 P.S.I. Circulation Type (choke, bypass) Choke th.,..mostot Storts to open ot (OF) 180°F.

Type (centrifogol, other) Centrifugal GPM@ 1000 pump rpm 12

Water Number or pumps One pump Drive (V-belt, other) V-Belt

Bearing type Double Row By-poss recirculotior, type (internal, externol) Internal Rodi otot core type (cellular, tube and Fin, other) Tube and Center

Coo!ing With heater (qt.) us.s system Without heater (qt.) 17.0 capacity

Opt, eouipment-specify (qt.)

Water jackets Ful I length or cylinder (yes, no) No Water all around cylinder (yes, no) Yes

-·

Lower

Number and type (molded, straight) One-Molded lruide diameter

1.50

Number and type One-Molded Radiator (molded, straight)

hose Upper Inside diameter

1.62 Number and type (molded, straight) None

By-poss Inside diameter

None Number of blades & Spacing Four-76°xl04v(Five with A/C) Diameter 18. 0 (20" with A/C)

Fon Ratio-fan ta crankshaft rev. _g2(1.30 with A/C) Fan cutout type None (Eaton-Thermo Modulated with Air.) Beating type Single Row Ball Fon "A" Generator and Water Pump

•Drive Generator "A" Fan and Water Pump belt,

Weter Pump "A" Fan and Generator (indicate Power Steering "B" Fan and Water Pump belt used by letter) Air Conditioning "C" Fan Generator & Water Pump (Matched Set)

• Drive Belt Dimensions A B C Angle of V 38° 38° 38°

Nominal length (SAE) 53.00 55.00 61.32

Width .38 .47 .38 premium

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MAKE OF CAR __ BU_l_C_K __ __,,,_ ____ MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63 REVISED_<•_> __ _

MODEL====-----====l=========~--=---4 ... 2_S_c-u_b==i""c=I=n=c=h=E=n ... g_i_n_e _______ _

ELECTRICAL-SUPPLY SYSTEM Moke ond Model Delco-Remy 5 70 (a) Voltage Rto. & Total Plates 12-66 SAE Designation & Amp Hr. Rig 3SM-70 AMP. Hour

Bottery Location

Left Front Fender Skirt Terminal gro-,nded Negative Moke Delco-Remy Model 1100623 (b)

Generator Type Diode Rectified Alternator Ratio-Gen. lo Cr/s rev. 2.51 (c) Gen. cut-in (hot)-engine rpm 10 Amps. Minimum at Idle (d) Moke Delco-Remy Model 1119515 Type Voltage Control

Closing voltoge None

Cutout @) generator rpm

Regulator relay Reverse current

to open None

Regu- Voltage 13. 6 - 14.4 at 125°F. lateo Current None Voltage Temperatvre None te•I eon- Load Run 15 Minutes at 10 Amps. ditions Other Battery must be in Circuit

ELECTRICAL-STARTING SYSTEM Make Delco-Remy Model 1107313 Rotation (drive end view) Clockwise Engine cranking speed 160 RPM (Approx.) Test conditions

Starting Engine at Operating Temp. motor

Amps 290 - 370 lock

Volts 2.0 test Torque (lb. ft ) Not Available

No Amps 120 load Volts 10.6 test

RPM (min) 4700 Switch (solenoid, monual) Solenoid Starting 1. Place Transmission Control Selector in Park or Neutral. procedure

Motor 2. Turn Ignition Key to Extreme Right. control

3. When Engine Starts Release Key.

(a) Wet Charge - Model 571 Dry Charge. (Continued)

(b) 1100661 for Air-Conditioned Cars. (c) 2.7 for Air-Conditioned Cars. (d) 15 AMPS (min.) at idle when Air-Conditioner-Equipped.

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MAKE OF CAR BUICK MODEL YEAR 1964 DATE ISSUED 5-3-63 REVISED_<•_) __

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ELECTRICAL-STARTING SYSTEM (cont.) Engagement type Solenoid with Over- running Clutch

Motor Pinion me•he• (front, rear) Front

Drive Number I Pinion 9 of teeth !Flywheel 166 Flywheel tooth face width • SI':>

ELECTRICAL-IGNITION SYSTEM Make Delco-Remv

Coil Model 1115110 Amps

Engine stopped 3 8 (a) 12.. 6 Volts Engine idling 2 ~ (a) 12 6 Volt~

Mc;,ke Delco-Remv Model 1110993 Cont'fgol Start (rpm) 550-900 adv. in cronkshaft Intermediate degrees@ paints deg.@rpm

o0 - 4° (a) 900 engine rpm

(nominal) Mox deg.@ rpm 22u (a) 3800

Distributor Start (in Hg) 8-10 Vacuvm

adv. on crankshaft lntermediote degrees@ points,deg@in Hg

5. 5°@ 12 in. Hg. (nominal)

Mox. deg. in. Hg. 17. 5u (a) 18 Breaker gap (in.) . 013 - . 019 Cam angle (deg.) 30° :t 1° Breal<er orm tension (oz,) 19 - 23 Crank$haft deg . @ rpm. 12-' R'T'C <aJ 400 Mark location H~-rmonic Bal:mcer

Timing Cylinder numbering system Left Bank 2-4-6-8 (see page 2) Rie-ht Bank 1-3-5-7 Firing order (see pQge 2) 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3 Make and mode I

Skrk AC Type 44S

pug Thread (mm) 14 Tightening torque (lb. ft.) 25-30 Gap . 030 - . 035 Conductor type TVRS

Coble Insulation type -N eonrene over Glass Filled Innerbraid Spork plug protector .tlVnalon

ELECTRICAL-SUPPRESSION

Locations & type

TVRS Spa~ Plug Wires and Coil to Distributor wire.

Coil - . 33 MFD Condenser

Voltage Regulator - . 50 MFD Condenser

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