-MW9 -- 262, 305. -N91 -- Wheel trim: Wheel Covers, Wire, With locks -- 1986, 1987
Paint and body process (from GM documentation):
Classifieds for 1973 to 2000 Chevrolet El Camino. 3rd digit - This is the Make
Black/Grey exterior. -3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only
1979 had 2,815 Royal Knights produced. Sitting in a Suburban or GM truck from this time period for any length of time results in a numbness and uncomfortable experience. The fenders had Black Knight done in florid Olde English script and repeated on the tailgate. -NB2 -- ??? 1983: 2,126-carsalesbase.com**
Diesel production numbers by year (sub-breakdown of El Caminos):
-White -- Red -- Black or Claret
BODY PRIMERS. -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon, 1986:
The Harrison R4 systems will generally have pressure switches, particularly a low-pressure switch to deactivate the compressor clutch in the event the low pressure side of the system runs too low and threatens to starve the compressor. -YF5 -- DXC -- With VJ9 (California) El Camino specific, probably Diesel -- 14063736, 1985 Emissions:
4. 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. -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 155 hp @ 4000 RPM and 225 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California only)
-6CX -- Front Spring LH
Each manufacturer has minute differences that an experienced eye can differentiate. 2 = Canada
-LC6 -- 3.8L (231 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 Buick -- 1979 (Note: engine rarely mentioned in docs, seems to be interim use for LD5)
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 -- years observed
-RPO -- description -- years observed
Special edition inspired package with a code 19 black painted car and caramel interior and added gold hood decal displaying two dragons flanking a Knight facing head on. 8th through 13th digits Sequential Production Number
-D1D -- Speedometer Gear
-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:
-NA5 -- ALR -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 manual trans -- 14031186
-General suspension provisions, leveling: front stabilizer bar
S = Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Our daily driving impressions on our 1978, 1978 Malibu Magazine Review -- Car And Driver, Chevrolet El Camino Emissions Designations, Chevrolet El Camino Powertrain Combinations, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Wiring Schematics, 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1980 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1983 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information. Buyers seemed to like the new El Camino's longer 117-in. 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
Most engines are ordered with the 3-speed automatics. -Diesel engine from Oldsmobile first offered in El Caminos. The Chevrolet El Camino was GM's response to the success of the 1957 Ford Ranchero. -RPO code -- Emissions Label code -- Engine size and details -- GM label part #
Introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero coup utility, its first . 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 250 mi 8 Cylinder Turbo $ 29,000 or $417/mo 1986 Chevy Elcamino rust free. 5. . It appears to have officially been called the "El Camino SS". -YF5 -- 26 -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14023197, 1981 Emissions:
Thrifty Auto Shipping. --Please let us know if you have an emissions label photo you can share that is not listed below! Oldsmobile was given the passenger car Diesel development project, possibly because GM often let Olds introduce new technologies such as the Hydramatic transmission and front-wheel drive. -Lowest ground clearance: rear shock absorber bracket
This one only El Camino SS featured an aluminum 350 CID Chevy engine and functioning strobe headlights and tail lights, plus a roll bar mounted strobe light system. The optional 305 cubic-inch small block V8 was rated at 150 or 165 horsepower (123kW), and from 19821984, the Oldsmobile-sourced Diesel engine was also optional. nominal diameter, vacuum/hydraulic
-NA5 -- X9 -- 305 cubic inch V8 4bbl -- 14015552
Trim Level Details:
(305 cu in)gearlever location: steering columnfinal drive: hypoid bevel 2.410width of rims: 6"tyres: P 205/75 Rx 14. Also the base El Camino tire is steel-belted whereas the base sedan, coupe, and wagon recieved glass-belted. If the remainder of the division in step 4 is 10, use X as the check digit. -NA5 -- LBS -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065522
Here's the hidden vin on a Camaro. The Diesel was an attempt at better fuel mileage with higher torque than a small engine, but developed a bad reliability record because GM released it too quickly with insufficient testing and too much cost-cutting. In 1983, the GM Ramos Arizpe plant became the automakers first Mexican factory to export vehicles to the U.S. market, debuting with the Chevy El Camino. -12M -- Accent Color: Silver Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987
RPO UP6 introduced, CB AM/FM stereo radio. -Effective head room: 37.6 in. Distance. Acceleration was not great, and the engine is always panned for this. 17-2. 1981:
1980: 5,459 3-speed, 544 4-speed (elcaminocental.com)
-9PZ -- Rear Spring RH -- 1978
-AV7 -- Front seat 50/50 -- 1978
5-5
Since the SS was merely a trim option by those years, it is perfectly logical that the SS could be had easily with a Diesel. 2nd digit This is the manufacturers identity
-QVT -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Stripe (Radial) -- 1982, 1983
-NA2 -- CD -- 200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 -- 472881
F-6
They also had a larger reverse boost valve and 2nd to 3rd intermediate servo and a specially designed governor assembly. 1980 Royal Knight print ads: 1981 Royal Knight color options:
-NA5 or YF5 or NA6 -- SAY -- 350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 -- 22518536
4-5
The fifth generation El Camino started production in 1978, adopting the new Malibu styling, suspension parts, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117 in. Any VECI labels that are of a relevant year for when cars were split from trucks will have 'passenger cars' on the label. 1986:
So keeping this in proper context, consider the other vehicles of 1978. Transmission: 3 Automatic Production Figures Dimensions Coupe Handling Recall Information provided by NHTSA Data updated January 2023 1986 Averages The 1986 Chevrolet El Camino measures 71.90 inches in width, The 1986 Chevrolet El Camino measures 201.60 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 117.10 inches. $29,900 (OBO) Dealership CC-1689385 1986 Chevrolet El Camino 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Rumor has it that Mattel's Elliot Handler, (the 'el' in Mattel), spotted de . 6,982 Answers Providing that the valve covers are the same, the engine should fit. Cant see this article ? H-8
-Lugs: 7/16-20 UNF 2B on 4.75in. U39 added temperature, voltage, and oil pressure guages, U35 placed a clock on the right (with the clock font unchanged), U16 placed a tachometer there. Vehicles with Similar Dimensions -Black -- Red -- Maroon
-Carmine, metallic -- Red -- Black or Carmine
-Minimum running ground clearance: 5.8 in. 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
-U63 -- AM Radio -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-RPO -- description
-Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon
$359.00. This El Camino before you expresses that philosophy to a tee. -22M -- Accent Color: Medium Blue Metallic -- 1978(called Light Blue Metallic), 1979(called Light Blue Metallic), 1981, 1983(called Light Blue Metallic), 1984(called Light Blue Metallic)
2. 5th digit - This is the Series
The U14 option gave round gauges with a tachometer and nested clock. 1982:
-NA5 -- LBN -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14065520
-Camel, metallic -- Gold -- Black or Camel
-E9Z -- Less Speedometer Key
. Our version has the 350 LM1 engine, so it does tend to tow and haul better than most factory El Caminos of the period with its better low grunt power and torque. We offer quality rebuilt manual transmission, parts and rebuild parts kits that are designed to be top of the line. The idea of a car-based light duty pickup or coupe utility had been played around with prior to World War II but it seemed to have been forgotten until the 1950s when the success of the "gentleman" pickups like the Chevy Cameo indicated that the market was ready for an even more car-like pickup truck. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. -YF5 -- KP -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl (California) auto trans -- 25506764
-Exterior -- Decal -- Interior
-YF5 -- CF -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14006783, 1980 Emissions:
-U69 -- AM/FM Radio -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
-3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 3.08 optional
-Width with doors closed: 71.9 in. E-5
1980: 2,598-GM Heritage Center
INITIAL BAKING. -NA6 -- Emissions Systems: High Altitude Emission Equipment -- 1978(only available for MX1 and LM1 combination), 1983(only available for LC3 and LF9 engines), 1984(only available for LF9 engine)
THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. 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. Compare this to the GM truck line of the time with the blocky and upright interior. -NA5 -- LBR -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065521
1978 Emissions:
Over 4 weeks ago on Americanlisted $4,500 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Baltimore, MD Choo-Choo Customs conversion:
In that case the Th400 is about 1/2" longer. <<. -Axle shaft: integral shaft and drive flange
M-4
The engine type is 5.0L V8 OHV. 3. -Front suspension: independant; coil springs and 1" shock absorbers
Quote Now! -White -- Gold -- Camel
Since GM started in 1974 to dedicate just the square head key to the ignition, the round head key fits all the other locks and the square head is ignition only in these cars. + Read More 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Current Bid: $7,000 Ends In: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino Current Bid: $9,500 Ends In: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Price $8,500 Offers 0 -Angle of departure: 15 degrees, 15 min. -Chevrolet (1AW80): Standard El Camino, Conquista, Super Sport, Royal Knight
13-6
-NM4 -- JBA -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (Canada) -- 25514320
The engine type is 5.0L V8 OHV 16V. New 4.3 Fuel Injection engine and nameplate on tailgate. -3-speed manual (229 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift
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Chevrolet V6 up to the largest, a 5.7 litre (350 cu. Z-9
-N33 -- Steering Wheel: Comfortilt (tilt wheel) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 115 hp @ 4000 RPM and 200 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
The fifth-gen El Camino was offered with a wide range of Chevy and even Buick V-6 engines and comparatively anemic small-block V-8s - although their inherent low-rpm torque still made the smaller El Camino a competent hauler and output increased significantly in the mid-Eighties.
Pistons were made from special high-strength cast aluminum by Bohn. -MX2 -- 231, 305, 350 Diesel
W = El Camino/Caballero
7. -Exhuast: single aluminized
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. FYI: a Th350 and the TH250C share many of the same parts. -RPO (Regular Production Option) Z16, also requires SS Z15. -UM2 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo 8-track -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
**source for carsalesbase.com is ANDC (Automotive News Data Center). (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). All Filters; 1986 Chevrolet El Camino . Caballero sales numbers by year (total includes all trim levels and versions independant from El Camino):
-N41 -- Steering: Power -- 1978, 1979, 1980
Ignition -- E -- 320404 -- 56 -- 1981
-3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1983: (positraction rear available in all ratios):
For the first time, though, the El Camino had a unique chassis shared with no other Chevrolet. Related magazine reviews:
"Silver Gray" interior color available for first time. G-7
-7CX -- Front Spring RH
-Blue, dark metallic -- Blue -- Black or Blue
-L26 -- 3.3L (200 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 -- 1978, 1979
-NA6 -- ??? Fremont, CA -- Fremont Assembly started making the new-bodied El Caminos in 1978. -50M -- Accent Color: Yellow -- 1980
-Similar to Conquista. 15-4
D-4
1980: 5,444
-Black -- Red -- Carmine
Power: Our version is one of the rare factory 350 cubic inch V8 models with a three speed automatic. C = Hydraulic brake system - GVW 4001-5000