Registered: Advanced information,Maintenance and Service Guides to download and save. -C94 -- Dome/Courtesy Lamp - Electronic Delay Switch/timer -- 1978, 1980 Trim Level Details: -Note: GM part number 14048894 used on federal emissions 305 on 250 Dual Bed Beaded Converter, 1983 Emissions: Conquista/El Camino Conquista/RPO D91: -1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 had base linear speedometers, fuel guage, and dummy lights. FYI: a Th350 and the TH250C share many of the same parts. Also the base El Camino tire is steel-belted whereas the base sedan, coupe, and wagon recieved glass-belted. 1978 GMC Caballero Dealer Information The standard engine was again Chevy's 3.8-liter V6 with 110 horsepower (82kW), though California cars, once again, got a Buick V6 with similar specifications. El Camino. Door -- B -- 320589 -- 51 -NA5 -- CVH -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14055193 -50M -- Accent Color: Yellow -- 1980 Ignition -- J -- 320470 -- 58 -- 1978, 1982 1986 SS El Camino MODIFICATIONS: Short . -NM8 -- YCT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (Canada) -- 14100938 1981: Chevrolet El Camino Powertrain Combinations The base cluster had speedometer and fuel guage. -19K -- Cover, Cargo Box Tonneau: Black -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 -Brake booster: Delco two-diaphragm, 7.9in. -NA5 -- ZCP -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 -- 10051426 The possible values for the check digit range from 1 through 9 and also include the letter X. -NB2 -- NDM -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25518312 Four corrosion resistant primers, specially formulated, are hand sprayed on the body in areas where rust might develop. 1987: -LC3 -- 3.8L (229 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 -- 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 -Camel, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel -Tailgate loading width: 53.1 in. S-2 -D55 -- Console (center console) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -Claret, metallic -- Red -- Camel in.) -Carmine, dark metallic -- Gold -- Camel -Note that for emissions purposes, it seems the El Camino was classified as a 'passenger car' not a 'light truck' as GM usually calls it. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1983: (positraction rear available in all ratios): -79Q -- Moldings: Dark Carmine -- 1978 Transmission options included a 3-speed manual or an optional 4-speed manual, or an optional 3-speed (later a 4-speed) automatic. Acceleration was not great, and the engine is always panned for this. -Exterior paint type: acrylic lacquer The Figidaire systems are made with an internal oiling resevoir that does not rely entirely on oil in the refidgerant. It has seen rain, snow, sun; pretty much most driving conditions. -Battery: 630 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT12 V405 A battery, 500 A battery (305 cu in)37 A alternator (305 cu in)Delco-Remy high energy transistorized ignition. Contrary to what most say, these engines are not too smog-smothered being only available in 1978 and 1979. -M24 -- 305 -RPO code -- Emissions Label code -- Engine size and details -- GM label part # -Automatic transmissions had optional 3rd gear lock-up torque converter clutch -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon 1983: - Diesel versions: Dual batteries, 63 amp alternator, TH350 transmission with ratios: 2.52/1.52/1/Rev 1.93 with 27 spline yoke -Battery: (now rated in CCA), 355 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F. Tail lamps redesigned by moving backup light to inboard position. -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 3.08 optional -MV9 -- 231 -A42 -- Seat, Power: Six-way -- 1978 H-8 -MW9 -- 262, 305, 1986: 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. We offer quality rebuilt manual transmission, parts and rebuild parts kits that are designed to be top of the line. The author's expert advice is sure to help readers avoid the . -78M -- Accent Color: Dark Maroon Metallic -- 1983(called Maroon Metallic), 1984 -K81 -- Generator: 63 Amp Delcotron -- 1979, 1980, 1981 These engines have a much better reputation than their earlier brethren with many, if not all, of the issues being resolved by that time. -El Camino SS was dealer-offered as a conversion from mid-1983 to end of production, completed by Choo-Choo Customs Inc., of Chattanooga, Tennessee to include the aerodynamic front end similar to the Monte Carlo SS (although a different molding since the El Camino is slightly narrower in the front), as well as other cosmetic customizations. 100001 Sequential Production Number, Check digit info: -K76 -- Generator: 61 Amp Delcotron -- 1978 Chevrolet/GMC trucks and vans used the THM350-C until 1986 . -24I -- Interior, Light Blue -- 1978 -RPO -- description -- years observed -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Silver Gray -Total sq area: 2787.0 sq. Posted Over 1 Month. Add all 16 values obtained in steps 1 and 2 to get a total number value. -Front suspension: independant; coil springs and 1" shock absorbers -17M -- Accent Color: Bright Silver Metallic -- 1984 1984: 1,309-thecowboycadillac.com** 25512340 Chevrolet El Camino. So keeping this in proper context, consider the other vehicles of 1978. New 4.3 Fuel Injection engine and nameplate on tailgate. -3-speed manual (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift 1986 El Camino, LG4 305, 200r4 Transmission, 2.56 posi rear. 8-8 -350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 rated at 105 hp @3200 RPM and 200 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (no longer offered in California), 1985 and 1986: -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1985: (positraction rear available in all ratios): Bright finish beads used on the radio/HVAC panel and optional floor console. -Cinnabar -- Red -- Black or Camel Briggs and Stratton/Strattec have a slight crease lengthwise. -Steering wheel change to 'flat' spoke design with outboard horn buttons. -U29 -- Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp. -NB1 -- Emissions Systems: Closed Loop System (CCC - Computer Command Control) -- 1982 1983: none recorded-GM Heritage Center. Baltimore, MD -- Baltimore Assembly (properly named Broening Highway General Motors Plant) was a General Motors factory in Baltimore, Maryland. You're viewing an original 1986 Chevrolet El Camino that has had a recent repaint. Among GM makes, at least, the era of bigness was fading into history, overtaken by a new age of efficiency and economy. -4-speed manual (305 V8), 3.08 rear axle ratio only, floor shift, positraction NOT available . 1978: Pistons were made from special high-strength cast aluminum by Bohn. -3-speed automatic (229 V6 NA6 emissions), 2.73 rear axle ratio only ENGINE: (305 cu in, 4,999 cc) 180 hp8 cylinders in vee305 cu in, 4,999 cc (3.74 x 3.48 in, 94.9 x 88.4 mm)compression ratio: 9.5:15 crankshaft bearings1 Rochester down- draught 4-barrel carburettorcooling: 26.4 imp pt, 31.7 US pt, TRANSMISSIONdriving wheels: reargearbox: Turbo-Hydramatic 200-C automatic transmissionhydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 3 ratiosmax ratio of converter at stall 1.90, possible manual selectionratios: I 2740, II 1.570, III 1, rev 2.070(option) gearbox: Turbo-Hydramatic 200 R-4 automatic transmissionhydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 4 ratiosratios: I 2.740, II 1.570, III 1, IV 0.670, rev 2.070axle ratio: 3.730 or 2.500. It was a two-level plant located near the harbor and railroad lines in Baltimore. -YH6 -- Bonus value option package -- 1985 -Effective head room: 37.6 in. -NA5 -- UBC -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 -- 14086523 -For pictures and vacuum routing diagrams by label code, see here. -D24 -- Container, Litter (passenger kick panel) -- 1978, 1979 1985: 1,198-thecowboycadillac.com** -MX1 -- specifies 3-speed automatic option, non-specific type Mars, nicks, or scratches that occur during final assembly are corrected at the factory before shipment. T = GMC Truck Related magazine reviews: -262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 rated at 145 hp @ 4200 RPM and 225 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California AND non-California the same) Optional engines were the 267-cubic-inch V8 with 115 horsepower (86kW) and The 305-cubic-inch V8, now with 150 horsepower (110kW). -44M -- Accent Color: Dark Green Metallic -- 1978(called Light Green Metallic), 1979(called Medium Green Metallic), 1980 -NA5 -- AM -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl auto trans -- 14020623 -NA5 -- DYT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14071149 Although some sources say El Caminos were made here, factory records only show Malibus from 1978-1980. -31M -- Accent Color: Dark Blue Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987 options, and technical tipsfeatured here are essential to enthusiasts interested in achieving an authentic restoration. Compare this to the GM truck line of the time with the blocky and upright interior. Application -- Letter -- Blank # -- Groove -- Years used 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.. -ZJ7 -- Wheels, Rally, 1978 and 1979 could be color-keyed (styled steel wheels, special hub caps and trim rings) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987. This resulted in bearing failures and other lubrication-related problems. -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4000 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine) More on automotive air conditioning systems. Stripe-and-decal Diablo package (similar to El Camino's Conquista package) debuts this year also. 468Brian said: I just did a swap from a th350 long shaft to a th400 short shaft..the th400 was a half inch longer.and the driveshaft had to be cut and re balanced. -3-speed automatic (229 V6), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 250 mi 8 Cylinder Turbo $ 29,000 or $417/mo 1986 Chevy Elcamino rust free. R-9 Unassembled sheet metal parts follow the same process. Wax is applied to all horizontal surfaces of each vehicle and polished out for protection during shipment. Z = V-6, 262cid -Battery: 630 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F. However, a "small-block" 267-cubic-inch (4.4-liter) V8 joined the options list and slotted between the standard 3.3-liter V6 and the optional 5.0-liter four-barrel V8. -NM5 -- NAB -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (Canada) -- 25513365 Ignition -- C -- 320652 -- 54 -- 1980, 1987 1978-1980 El Camino VIN Breakdown: Few vehicles have left their. 4th digit - This is the GVWR Brake System -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Black or Claret If you have any verified photographs of 1978-1987 vinyl roofs, please send them to us so we can provide evidence of actual production cars! It has the comfort of a car and the hauling capability of a small pickup. -U58 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Note: After 1980 the vinyl roof options seems to have been no longer offered, although we have not yet encountered a production fifth generation El Camino with a vinyl roof. -YF5 -- XSK -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -NY8 -- Steering: Power #800 -- 1979 A new, trimmer El Camino was unveiled in 1978, adopting the new, more sharp-edged Malibu styling, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117in (2,972mm). -YF5 -- LAN -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14063721 All of the Diesel engines used in EL Caminos would have had the improved engines. -Black -- Red -- Claret V-5 It has none of the disadvantages of huge, unmanuverable, over-powered modern pickups. -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior -VK3 -- Front License Plate Holder -- 1978 -262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 rated at 130 hp @ 3600 RPM and 210 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California AND non-California the same) CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. -G84 -- High altitude ratio, only available with NA6 emissions and LC3 engine, 1982, 1983 -61M -- Accent Color: Beige -- 1978(called Light Camel), 1979 Get the best deals on Chevrolet El Camino 1986 Cars and Trucks when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Location The VIN number is stamped on a plate located on top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield on the drivers side. -U16 -- Tachometer -- 1986, 1987 -YF5 -- BAB -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25508923 1980 Royal Knight print ads: 1981 Royal Knight color options: 1979: This El Camino before you expresses that philosophy to a tee. Production of the 1978 Black Knight was low; about 1,200 cars were made. Distance. -CD4 -- Windshield Wiper Equipment: Intermittent System -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 These keys were punched out with dies at the factory by code for speed, not cut with a grinder wheel like aftermarket keys. Model: El Camino. -Diesel engine from Oldsmobile first offered in El Caminos. bolt circle diameter -Brown, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel To counteract this some owners added drygas (anhydrous alcohol) to the fuel, but the alcohol reacted with the governor rings inside the injection pump causing the rings to flake off in chunks and block the fuel lines. -Camel, metallic -- Gold -- Black or Camel Leeds, MO -- Leeds Assembly was a General Motors automobile factory in Leeds, Missouri (Kansas City). In addition to being a unique sector of the automotive market then and now, the practicality of these vehicles endures. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. Plant production began January 6, 1954. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1984: (positraction rear available in all ratios): -71M -- Accent Color: Maroon Metallic -- 1987 1981: 3,769 1986 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO Transmission & Drivetrain Parts & Accessories | Summit Racing Make/Model Search Make/Engine Search Departments Brands Savings Central Contact Us Help Center Wish List Order Status & Returns Welcome My Account Order Status Wish List Savings Central Shop by Brand Shop Your Passion Shop Your Passion Truck / SUV Jeep -629 -- Seat Belt, Camel --1978 1987: 861 (elcaminocentral.com says 3,967)* N-5 -61Q -- Moldings: Light Camel -- 1978 -M64 -- 3-speed manual, (1) 3.50, (2) 1.89, (3) 1, (R) 3.62 [most likely Saginaw] 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. -QKJ -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Whitewall (Radial) -- 1978 (305 cu in)gearlever location: steering columnfinal drive: hypoid bevel 2.410width of rims: 6"tyres: P 205/75 Rx 14. -62X -- BIG 4 CAMEL -- 1978 Save $7,307 this March on a Chevrolet El Camino on CarGurus. Category. -305 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 145 hp @ 3800 RPM and 245 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM For the locks, if the spring cover is smooth lengthwise, it's a Rochester Products lock. -NB2 -- YCY -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14100942 -Chevrolet (1AW80): Standard El Camino, Conquista, Super Sport, Royal Knight Manual transmission quantities (sub-breakdown of El Caminos): 1-1 -NA5 -- XSF -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 1407579 -NA5 -- Emissions Systems: Standard Emission Equipment Years before production of these cars started, GM had switched their keys to accomodate steering column ignition and steering wheel locks for security. 1986 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO Product Results Filter by Vehicle Search New Vehicle Search Within Results Filters In Stock. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. -Electrical: 12v negative ground -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine) -M33 -- 231 There are 131 new and used 1973 to 2000 Chevrolet El Caminos listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $1,750. OPTIONS: Turbo-Hydramatic 200 R-4 automatic transmission, hydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 4 ratios (1st 2.740, 2nd 1.570, 3rd 1, 4th 0.670, rev 2.070),2.560 or 1.710 axle ratio; 3.080 or 2.060 axle ratio heavy-duty cooling; limited slip differential; heavy-duty battery; 500 A battery,630 A battery; heavy-duty front and rear -AV7 -- Front seat 50/50 -- 1978 The factory produced the A-bodies and J-bodies. -MV4 -- 267, 305 -MM3 -- specifies 3-speed manual option, non-specific type Choo Choo Customs, Specialty Parts Division, 7801 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421, 1-615-899-4473". 1987: -FRM -- Fremont Plant -- 1978 -B32 -- Floor Covering: Mats, Color-keyed Floor (front only) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -T63 -- Headlight warning buzzer 1979 - Slightly altered grille is the only visual change this year. Find new and used 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. -UN9 -- Radio Supression -- 1978, 1980 GMC Caballero: In 1985 GM shifted El Camino production to Mexico. headlamp buzzer T63, courtey and underhood lights) -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 SS, Z-15 RPO (sub-breakdown of El Caminos): 1981: 1,397-GM Heritage Center General information: -D84 -- Paint, custom two-tone -- 1981, 1982 8,975 1986 Chevrolet El Camino - Macomb, IL 3,018 below average gasoline automatic This El Camino is equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine and automatic transmission. Later vehicles featured solid center caps. -44Q -- Moldings: Light Green -- 1978 1. 9 = V-6, 229cid The interior is smooth and cleanly designed. Chevrolet El Camino Body Information 5th digit - This is the Series At the vehicle assembly plant (Fisher Body assembly plant in the case of the locks since they were body items), it was then possible that the ignotion locksets could come from one manufacturer and the door locksets from the other manufacturer. 1981: 3,020 3-speed, 637 4-speed (elcaminocental.com). Perhaps one disadvantage would be its low ride height, with traffic views often obscured by modern behemoths on the road. For small loads this truck is actually preferred by our drivers over other trucks of the time period. . 1986 Chevrolet El Camino has had 2 recalls in the past 37 years. -NA5 -- OYD -- 350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 -- 22517335 -NB2 -- UBH -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14086526 W = El Camino -Rear suspension: hypoid; coil springs, 1 in. -Note: Overdrive transmissions listed here, although not shown as available in dealer paperwork. 1982: 23,104-GM Heritage Center (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 22,732) Available engines were a 194-cid L6 with 120 hp, a 230-cid L6 with 155 hp and a 283-cid V8 with 2-barrel carburetor and rated at 195 hp, and a 4 . The car has 3 variations available for its customers. K = V-6, 229cid -Chevrolet (1AW80): Standard El Camino, Conquista, Super Sport, Royal Knight
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