First Generation Honda Civic 1973-1979 Service Menu

Index Page 1200 Data CVCC Data Engine Specs. Tranny Specs. Paint Numbers
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 1200 Civic Service Information (Non-CVCC)

Lubricants
Engine 5.3pts or 3 Litres Castrol GTX
Gearbox
Manual Transmission 4.5 pts or 2.5 Litres Castrol GTX
Hondamatic 4.5 pts or 2.5 Litres Castrol TQ Dextron
Wheel bearings Castrol LM Grease
Engine 1169cc 1238cc
Capacity 71.4cu in. 75.5 cu in.
Bore 70mm 72mm
Stroke 76mm 76mm
Compression Ratio 8.1:1 (8.3:1 USA) 8.1:1
Rotation Anticlockwise Viewed from the pulley end
Valve Clearances (Cold)
USA type (Inlet & Exhaust) 0.13 – 0.17 (0.005-0.007)
Other types (Inlet & Exhaust) 0.10-0.14 (0.004-0.006)
Valve numbering sequence (from timing belt end)
Inlet Valves 1,3,5,7
Exhaust Valves 2,4,6,8
Cooling System
System capacity 4.2lirres (4.4 quarts us)
Fan operating temp 88.5deg-91.5deg cel (176deg - 183deg f)
Fuel
Fuel pump pressure 2.5lb f in2 0.18kg cm2
Fuel tank capacity 37.8L (10US gallons)
Spark Plugs 1169cc 1237cc
NGK BP-5ES, BP-6ES BP-6ES
Denso W-20EP, W-20EP, W-22EP W-20EP
Gap 0.7-0.8mm (0.028-0.031") 0.7-0.8mm (0.028-0.031")
Firing Order 1,3,4,2 No 1 cylinder being at the timing belt end
Gear box Ratio Manual 4 speed Hondamatic 1169cc 1238cc
1st 3.00:1 1.521:1 1.636:1
2nd 1.789:1 1.034:1 1.034:1
3rd 1.182:1
4th 0.846:1
Reverse 2.916:1 2.045:1 2.045:1
Tires 600s 12-4PR 24psi all around
Front wheel Alignment Castor  1Deg 45'
Camber  30' positive
Toe  Out 1mm (0.04")
Rear Alingment Camber 30' positive
Toe  Zero
Brakes
Disc Brakes Thickness Service limit
9.6mm (.03780) 9.0mm (0354)
Drum Brakes Internal Dia 180mm (7.086") 181mm (7.126")
Hand Brake Adjustment 1-5 notches on lever
Brake Fluid SAE J1703 or DOT 3,4
Electrical 12V - ground
Battery 20hr @ 32 or 45 amp hour
Alternator 12V 14V @ 1200rpm no load
14V@ 5000rpm 35amps if air 820rpm
Voltage Regulator 13.5-14.5 volts
Weights (kerb) 1973-1974 Manual 1621lb (775kg)
1973-1974 Hondamatic 1638lb (743kg)
1975-1976 Manual 1716lb (780kg)
1975-1976 Hondamatic 1738lb (790kg)
1977-1978 Manual 1687lb (765kg)
1977-1978 Hondamatic 1709lb (775kg)
1979 Manual 1696lb (769kg)
1979 Hondamatic 1711lb (776kg)
 
 

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