X-7
This engine produces a maximum power of 152 PS (150 bhp - 112 kW) at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 325 Nm (239 lb.ft) at 2000 rpm. 12-7
-229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine)
-NA5 -- OYD -- 350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 -- 22517335
1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
1984:
Three coats of acrylic lacquer are applied on the exterior surfaces of the body and sheet metal parts to build up a finish of the required thickness and color. These are hard to come by in even a semi-readable form thanks to all the sources that these pictures and photos come from. X 1.03in. Chevrolet V6 up to the largest, a 5.7 litre (350 cu. The wax contains no silicones, thus eliminating any paint contamination problem. 200-4R transmission It didn't take long for the young enthusiast to drop an Oldsmobile 307 engine (from a 442 project Brian was working on), a refreshed 200-4R transmission, and 8.5-inch rear in the '86. Category. -3-speed manual (229 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift
3. The Figidaire systems are made with an internal oiling resevoir that does not rely entirely on oil in the refidgerant. -YF5 -- XK -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 476358
-GU4 -- 3.08, -RPO -- description
RUSTPROOFING. -NA5 -- CLA -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14048893
Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body.. Choo-Choo Customs conversion:
1983: 2,126-carsalesbase.com**
Transmission: 4 Speed; Seller: Exotic Motor Cars . Only 15,589 El Caminos were produced in 1987. -50M -- Accent Color: Yellow -- 1980
They are not quiet like modern passenger car Diesels, and sound like a large truck engine. Braking: This is one area that GM could have easily upgraded. . 1983:
-M33 -- 267, 305
The 1979 model got minimal changes following its debut as a redesigned "new-size" model in 1978. -JM5 -- Power HD Brakes, Tandem Booster -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982
-9HK -- Rear Spring RH -- 1978
Alterations to the 1979 El Camino amounting to little more than a new divided grille. 1984:
6. -Hood ornament introduced, emblem moved from upper grille center to ornament on grille header panel. -M20 -- 267, 305
-Diesel engine from Oldsmobile first offered in El Caminos. More on automotive air conditioning systems. -MD8 -- 305
-Front spindle: 3/4-20 UNEF 3-A modified
-NA5 -- ??? -NA6 -- LM -- 350 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (high altitude) -- 476338
-24I -- Interior, Light Blue -- 1978
Find your dream car today. With this assembly system all ignition locks for a certain year would have one letter, and door locks would have the corresponding letter making assembly line errors of matching incorrect pairs impossible. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. Each alphanumeric character also has a numeric value. An air-dry flash primer caot is hand sprayed on surfaces below the body belt line. M = V-6, 200cid
Replace your broken or unwanted seatbelt release mechanisms and clean up your door jamb with Dixie's block off plate kit. Even though General Motors' dropped the rear wheel drive intermediate body after 1988, the El Camino's days were numbered by the competition in Chevrolet's own showroom, the S-10. -RPO -- description
-C60 -- Air Conditioning -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
In reality the same base fuel tank was most likely used throughout production. The UF7 option gave round guages with a clock. -Width between wheel wells: 45 in. Motivation is sourced from a 305 cubic-inch (5.0L) V8 engine mated to a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, originally rated at 150 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 240 pound-feet of torque at. -M31 -- 305
The crankshaft was nodular iron, and although the connecting rods started as 403 gas-engine pieces, they had beefier ends and rods, and were a different length. -QKL -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1979, 1980
Let us show you how to make your "Heartbeat" a little faster with genuine El Camino SS componets only from Choo Choo Customs. J = V-8, 267cid
-MD8 -- 305
I started with a 1974 vintage 350 block bored .030, stock crank & 5.7 rods, Keith Black Hypereutectic flat top pistons, good set of moly rings, Crane Compucam which was close to the "Chevy 151 . 1978 and 1979 models were mostly equipped with the Frigidaire system, while most 1980 and later models used the Harrison system. Our 1978 El Camino was born in Fremont, CA and lived in Florida for a good portion of its life. Since Diesel engines rely considerably on fuel delivery timing, this was a big issue and not necessarily easily diagnosed. -3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only
1987: 861-thecowboycadillac.com**
A special El Camino SS was the only truck to ever pace an IROC race, This IROC-S also featured the trademark aerodynamic front end design, IROC urethane paint in custom candy colors, and 16" aluminum wheels. Ships Today. Pick Up In-Store. 6,982 Answers Providing that the valve covers are the same, the engine should fit. -Battery: 3200w @ 0 deg F, 1980:
-M67 -- 4-speed manual, (1) 2.85, (2) 2.02, (3) 1.35, (4) 1, (R) 2.85 [most likely Saginaw]
5. -YF5 -- 26 -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14023197, 1981 Emissions:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. Because of these profile differences, keys might have the same cuts between letter designations but are impossible to insert into the wrong lock cylinders because the blade profile milling is different. -NB2 -- ??? Identify Your Transmission, Transmission Lookup, Transmission specs, GM transmission lookup, 700r4 diagram, 4l60e diagram, th350 diagram, 4l80e diagram, e4od diagram, 4r100 diagram, Transmission identification . -Steering knuckles: nodular iron with integral steering knuckle arm
4th digit - This is the GVWR Brake System
-Wheels: 5 lug, 14"x6"
More Info Part # DM00525 6GAUGE Price: $79.95 Rally wheels were the 'rectangular' hole style in 1978 and 1979. Chevrolet El Camino Model Charts
-MX1 -- specifies 3-speed automatic option, non-specific type
1979: 11,371
Unassembled sheet metal parts follow the same process. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Wiring Schematics
Easy Swaps. The El Camino was produced in plants located in: Baltimore, MD; Doraville, GA; Leeds, MO; Arlington, TX; Fremont, CA; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. -71M -- Accent Color: Maroon Metallic -- 1987
Based on the Holden Ute, it was built on the same G8 platform with a 73-inch (1,900mm) cargo bed. 1982: 899-GM Heritage Center
-V10 -- Cold Climate Package (only on Diesel, incl. A = V-6, 231cid
-NA5 -- Emissions Systems: Standard Emission Equipment
-LB4 -- 4.3L (262 cubic inch) TBI (Throttle Body Injection) V6 -- 1985, 1986, 1987
-U26 -- Underhood lamp
-MX2 -- 231, 305, 350 Diesel
-UN9 -- Radio Supression -- 1978, 1980
A four-speed manual gearbox and automatic transmission were optional. -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Black or Claret
-UP6 -- AM/FM/CB Radio with power antenna -- 1979, 1980, 1981
-NM8 -- YCT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (Canada) -- 14100938
-M20 -- 305
This is the formula used to calculate the check digit:
1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 250 mi 8 Cylinder Turbo $ 29,000 or $417/mo 1986 Chevy Elcamino rust free. From 1978 through 1981, The El Camino was technically still called an 'A' body by GM. -Exhuast: single aluminized
-GM8 -- 2.56 -- 1979, 1982
Application -- Letter -- Blank # -- Groove -- Years used
-305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 150 hp @ 4000 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California AND non-California the same)
Made In: MEXICO. 13-6
-NA5 -- ALJ -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14031182
1981: 3,020 3-speed, 637 4-speed (elcaminocental.com). -Front door window visibility area: 898.0 sq. -Side glass type: curved tempered plate
A sample 1978 El Camino VIN would look like this: 1W80L8R100001
If the remainder of the division in step 4 is 10, use X as the check digit. -GMC (1GW80): Caballero, Amarillo, Diablo, 1984-1987:
R = Arlington, TX
1980:
1969-1986. -MD8 -- THM700R4, 4-speed automatic with overdrive, (1) 3.06, (2) 1.63, (3) 1, (4) 0.70 (R) 2.90
-Note: No 262 V6 option listed, but was available in dealer paperwork. In early years GM seems to have switched and swapped transmissions as necessary to obtain the total torque multiplication desired, rather than re-gear transmissions for individual applications. We aren't specifically experts, but since not many people today have the opportunity to actually drive one of these in good condition we thought we should include this as a reference for anyone thinking of buying one in any condition. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Choo-Choo SS $24,995 SOLD Stock 1334-TPA 5.0 Liter V8 Transmission 3 Speed Automatic Miles 59,544 (Actual) Location Tampa Interested in This Vehicle? -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior
"1986"Monte Carlo Mirror manual operations works excellently L/H driver side. The 9th digit's position (check digit) has a value of 0, so it does not affect the calculation. 1984: 2,751-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,702)
Introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero coup utility, its first . -Diesel versions: Dual batteries, 63 amp alternator, TH350 transmission with ratios: 2.52/1.52/1/Rev 1.93 with 27 spline yoke
-NB2 -- ZCS -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) -- 10051428
1987:
-RPO -- description -- years observed
-Front shock absorbers: direct, double-acting hydraulic
For the locks, if the spring cover is smooth lengthwise, it's a Rochester Products lock. . Some sources say 1985 was the first export date, but the data from GM specifying 1983 makes sense because they would have needed preperation and ramp-up time before all El Camino production moved here in 1985. -Front suspension: independant; coil springs and 1" shock absorbers
Thrifty Auto Shipping. -U14 -- Instrumentation: Special (upgraded guage cluster, incl. 80 = 2dr Sedan Pick-up
-QSA -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-19M -- Accent Color: Black -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
1983 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. GMC Caballero:
V-5
voltmeter, temperature, oil pressure guages and U35 clock) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
-YH6 -- Bonus value option package -- 1985
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPEEDOMETER PINION DRIVEN GEAR HOUSING SLEEVE GM 25512339. BODY PRIMERS. -3-speed automatic (229 V6), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional
. Even in the context of today it holds its own and is quite acceptable for everyday driving in a modern world. 1983:
front cast-iron vented disc, 9.5 in. -M38 -- 200, 305, 350, 1979:
-Battery: 355 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F.
. Each position in the 17 digit VIN has a numerical value assigned to it. -67M -- Accent Color: Dark Brown Metallic -- 1978(called Saffron Metallic), 1979(called Saffron Metallic), 1983, 1984
E-5
-K19 -- Air System (air injection reaction system) -- 1982
1982: 23,104-GM Heritage Center (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 22,732)
H = 1987
6th and 7th digits - This is the Body Style
-Battery: 630 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F.
1987: 13,743-carsalesbase.com**
-BS1 -- Body Insulation 'Acoustic' Package -- 1978, 1980
5th digit - This identifies the engine
Gold rally wheels. F-6
Divide the total number value obtained in step 3 by 11. -LC3 -- 3.8L (229 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 -- 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
-GU2 -- 2.73
-YF5 -- LAN -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14063721
-Tumble-home: 23.5 degrees
-3-speed automatic th250 OR 200c (305 V8), 2.41 axle std. 1-1
The front end sheet metal was shared with the Malibu, the doors with the Monte Carlo, and the rear tailgate and bumper was shared with the Malibu station wagon. 1966 Chevrolet El Camino (Stk#1236) BIG BLOCK V8 POWER! Instrument cluster bezel now color keyed. Most engines are ordered with the 3-speed automatics. These engines have a much better reputation than their earlier brethren with many, if not all, of the issues being resolved by that time. -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon, 22 gallon (not available with Diesel engine), 1984:
-GH2 -- 2.29
2nd digit This is the manufacturers identity
The engine used glow plugs on a timer system, and a 10hp starter motor.