FC Holden Specifications

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FC Holden Repair Manual

Model Name

FC Holden

Previous Model and Next Model

FE, Next model FB

Dates of Production

Introduced:May 6th 1958

Discontinued: January 1960

The FC Holden was in production for 20 months

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Production Figures

191 724

Model Range

Standard Sedan: (FC/215)

Business Sedan: (FC/217)

Special Sedan: (FC/225)

Standard Wagon: (FC/219)

Special Wagon: (FC/229)

Panel Van: (FC/2104)

Utility: (FC/2106)

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HQ Holden Monaro GTS 350 HQ

1973–1974 · Sedan
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Years 1973–1974
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5

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Type Viscosity Capacity Specification Brand Notes Where to Buy
Automatic Transmission Oil
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS 350 HQ    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~7.0-7.4 L (dry fill) Trimatic 3-speed automatic (from late HK/HT) Powerglide on earliest HK Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Trimatic dry-fill figure of ~7 L (converter + pan) is forum-sourced from Holden factory Trimatic diagnosis literature for the HQ generation a simple drain-and-refill from the pan takes considerably less (~3-4 L). Verify against a factory manual for the exact model.
Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS 350 HQ    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)

SAE 20W-50 4.3-5.2 L 5.0L (308) / 4.2L (253) Holden V8 Penrite HPR30 20W-60 / Penrite Classic Later factory service data (via Penrite lube guide) shows 4.3 L for early Commodore-era V8 refills rising to ~5.1-5.2 L in later revisions figure is consistent across the V8\'s long production run from HQ through to VS. Confirm exact figure for HK-HG-era 253/308 against a factory manual.
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Prices at Introduction

Standard Sedan: £1 141 ($2 282)

Business Sedan: £1 173 ($2 346)

Special Sedan: £1 205 ($2 410)

Standard Wagon: £1 249 ($2 498)

Special Wagon: £1 311 ($2 622)

Panel Van: £1 062 ($2 124)

Utility: £1 039 ($2 078)

Engines

Grey Engine

Engine Prefix: L439507 onwards

Capacity: 2160 cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Number of cylinders: 6

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg BXOV-1 double venturi downdraft type carburettor, AC mechanical fuel pump.

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Bore and Stroke: 3 x 3.125 Inches (76.2 x 79.4mm)

Compression Ratio: 7:1

Power: 54kW (72bhp) @ 4000 RPM

Torque: 149Nm (110lb-ft) @ 1200 RPM

Transmission

3 Speed Manual

Column Shift

Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd.

1st: 2.985:1

2nd: 1.591:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.985:1

Rear Axle

GM-H Banjo

Ratio: 3.89:1

Clutch

Diaphragm type spring, Single-plate, dry disc, Hydraulically controlled

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Ignition and Electrical

12 volt battery. Coil and generator

Exhaust

Single tail-pipe, oval shaped, full bore, reverse flow type muffler

Suspension

Front: Short and long arm independent type assembled to front end frame as a single unit. GMH-Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks

Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs, four leaves (or five for the Business Sedan and Station Sedans). Tension shackles with rubber bushing. GMH-Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.

Steering

Recirculating ball type, ratio 14:1

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels

Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel

Tyres

Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Total Length: 176.7 inches (4488mm)

Total width: 66.9 inches (1699mm)

Height at kerb weight: 61.0 inches (1549mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight:

Standard Sedan: 2389lb (1084kg)

Special Sedan: 2412lb (1094kg)

Standard Station Wagon: 2517lb (1142kg)

Special Station Wagon: 2533lb (1149kg)

Panel Van: 2415lb (1095kg)

Utility: 2393lb (1085kg)

Turning circle 11.1m

Fuel Tank Capacity:9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

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FC Holden

FC Holden Repair Manual