FJ Holden Specifications

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FJ Holden Repair Manual

Model Name

FJ Holden

Previous Model and Next Model

48-215(FX), Next model FE Holden

Dates of Production

Introduced:May 1953

Discontinued: July 1956

The FJ Holden was in production for 38 months

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Production Figures

169 969

Model Range

Standard Sedan (FJ/215)

Business Sedan (FJ/217)

Special Sedan (FJ/225)

Panel Van (December 1953) (FJ/2104)

Utility (FJ/2106)

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HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ

1973–1974 · Sedan · Muncie M20 Wide Ratio, Muncie M21 Close Ratio
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Years 1973–1974
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5
Transmission(s) Muncie M20 Wide Ratio, Muncie M21 Close Ratio

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Suspension

Component Position Part Number Brand Specification Quantity Notes
Ball Joint (Upper & Lower) Front WBJ396
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ    Part: WBJ396

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Prices at Introduction

Standard: £1 023 ($2 046)

Business Sedan: £1 052 ($2 104)

Special Sedan: £1 075 ($2 150)

Panel Van: £985 ($1 970)

Utility: £969 ($1 938)

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Wheelbase: 103 inches (2 620mm)

Total Length: 173.3 inches (4401mm)

Width 66.9 inches (1 699mm)

Kerb Weight 2250lb (1012kg)

Turning circle: 11.3m

Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

Engines

Grey Engine

Engine Prefix: 121794 to 283372

Capacity: 2160 cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

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

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: 6

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

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

Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Power: 45kW (60bhp) @ 3800 RPM

Torque: 135Nm (100lb-ft) @ 2000 RPM

Fuel System: Stromberg BXOV-1 Carburettor

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: 3.98:1

Clutch

Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type spring driven plate cushioned to hub by four

high rate coil springs

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Ignition and Electrical

6 volt battery. Coil and generator

Exhaust

Straight through resonance type muffler to a single tail pipe

Suspension

Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs

Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs

Steering

Worm and sector 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

Low pressure balloon 5.50×15 four-ply (Standard), 5.90×15 four-ply (Special)

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FJ Holden

FJ Holden Repair Manual