Holden EH/EJ, Full Specifications

Key Specifications

Spec	EJ (1962-1963)	EH (1963-1965)
Production Years	1962-1963	1963-1965
Manufacturer	General Motors-Holden’s Ltd	General Motors-Holden’s Ltd
Assembly	Fishermans Bend, Melbourne / Dandenong / Pagewood / Elizabeth / Woodville	Same as EJ
Body Styles	Sedan, Wagon, Utility, Panel Van	Sedan, Wagon, Utility, Panel Van
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction	Steel unibody (monocoque)	Steel unibody (monocoque)
Wheelbase	2,616 mm (103 in)	2,616 mm (103 in)
Overall Length	4,476 mm (176.2 in)	4,476 mm (176.2 in)
Overall Width	1,702 mm (67.0 in)	1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Overall Height	1,448 mm (57.0 in)	1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Kerb Weight	1,067-1,134 kg (sedan)	1,080-1,156 kg (sedan)
Fuel Tank Capacity	54 L (12 imp gal)	54 L (12 imp gal)
Boot Capacity	~400 L (sedan)	~400 L (sedan)
Seating Capacity	6 (bench seats) / 5 (S4 bucket seats)	6 (bench seats) / 5 (S4 bucket seats)

Engine Specifications

149ci Red Motor (2,438 cc), EJ and Base EH

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, OHV, 12-valve
Displacement	2,438 cc (149 ci)
Bore x Stroke	82.55 mm x 76.2 mm
Compression Ratio	7.75:1
Power	75 bhp (56 kW) @ 4,400 rpm
Torque	170 Nm (125 lb-ft) @ 2,000 rpm
Fuel System	Stromberg single-barrel downdraft carburettor
Ignition	Coil and distributor, points and condenser
Block Material	Cast iron
Head Material	Cast iron
Valve Train	OHV, pushrod-operated, adjustable rocker arms
Camshaft	Block-mounted, chain-driven
Oil Capacity	4.3 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	SAE 15W-40 or 20W-50 mineral

179ci Red Motor (2,932 cc), EH S4 and Premier

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, OHV, 12-valve
Displacement	2,932 cc (179 ci)
Bore x Stroke	88.9 mm x 79.4 mm
Compression Ratio	8.2:1
Power	115 bhp (86 kW) @ 4,600 rpm
Torque	221 Nm (163 lb-ft) @ 2,400 rpm
Fuel System	Stromberg twin-barrel downdraft carburettor
Ignition	Coil and distributor, points and condenser
Block Material	Cast iron
Head Material	Cast iron
Valve Train	OHV, pushrod-operated, adjustable rocker arms
Camshaft	Block-mounted, chain-driven
Oil Capacity	4.3 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	SAE 15W-40 or 20W-50 mineral

Transmission

3-Speed Manual (Column Shift)

Spec	Value
Type	Manual, synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd
Gears	3 forward, 1 reverse
Shift Pattern	Column-mounted lever
Gear Ratios, 1st	2.94:1
Gear Ratios, 2nd	1.68:1
Gear Ratios, 3rd	1.00:1
Reverse	3.67:1
Clutch	Single dry plate, 8.5 in (216 mm)

4-Speed Manual (Floor Shift), EH S4

Spec	Value
Type	Manual, synchromesh on all forward gears
Gears	4 forward, 1 reverse
Shift Pattern	Floor-mounted lever
Make	Borg Warner
Gear Ratios, 1st	3.04:1
Gear Ratios, 2nd	2.17:1
Gear Ratios, 3rd	1.41:1
Gear Ratios, 4th	1.00:1
Reverse	3.04:1
Clutch	Single dry plate, 9 in (229 mm)

2-Speed Automatic (Powerglide)

Spec	Value
Type	Automatic, torque converter
Gears	2 forward, 1 reverse
Make	General Motors Powerglide
Gear Ratios, Low	1.82:1
Gear Ratios, High	1.00:1
Reverse	1.82:1
Torque Converter Ratio	2.1:1 (stall)

Differential

Spec	Value
Type	Banjo-style, semi-floating
Ratio (149ci, manual)	3.89:1
Ratio (149ci, auto)	3.55:1
Ratio (179ci, manual)	3.55:1
Ratio (179ci, auto)	3.36:1
LSD	Not factory fitted; aftermarket available

Suspension

Front

Spec	EJ	EH
Type	Independent, double wishbone	Independent, double wishbone
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Lever-arm hydraulic	Telescopic hydraulic
Anti-roll Bar	Not fitted (standard)	Optional (S4, Premier)
Steering Type	Recirculating ball	Recirculating ball
Power Steering	Not available	Optional (Premier)
Steering Ratio	20.3:1	20.3:1
Turning Circle	10.7 m (35 ft)	10.7 m (35 ft)

Rear

Spec	EJ	EH
Type	Live axle	Live axle
Springs	Semi-elliptic leaf	Semi-elliptic leaf
Dampers	Lever-arm hydraulic	Telescopic hydraulic
Anti-roll Bar	Not fitted	Not fitted

Brakes

Spec	EJ	EH Standard/Special	EH S4/Premier
Front	Drum, 229 mm (9 in)	Drum, 229 mm (9 in)	Disc, 267 mm (10.5 in) optional
Rear	Drum, 229 mm (9 in)	Drum, 229 mm (9 in)	Drum, 229 mm (9 in)
Actuation	Hydraulic, single circuit	Hydraulic, single circuit	Hydraulic, single circuit
Power Assistance	None	None	Vacuum booster (optional)
Handbrake	Mechanical, rear drums	Mechanical, rear drums	Mechanical, rear drums

Electrical

Spec	EJ	EH
System Voltage	12V negative earth	12V negative earth
Charging	Generator or alternator	Generator or alternator
Battery	12V, 40 Ah	12V, 40 Ah
Starter	Pre-engaged	Pre-engaged
Headlamps	Sealed beam, 7 in	Sealed beam, 7 in

Model Variants

EJ (1962-1963)

Variant	Engine	Key Features
Standard	149ci (75 bhp)	Vinyl bench seats, basic instrumentation, column-shift 3-speed
Special	149ci (75 bhp)	Upgraded trim, two-tone paint, chrome, carpet
Premier	149ci (75 bhp)	Full trim, power steering option, comprehensive instrumentation

EH (1963-1965)

Variant	Engine	Key Features
Standard	149ci (75 bhp)	Vinyl bench seats, basic instrumentation, column-shift 3-speed
Special	149ci or 179ci	Upgraded trim, chrome, carpet, choice of engine
S4	179ci (115 bhp)	Floor-shift 4-speed manual, bucket seats, full instruments, tachometer, optional disc brakes
Premier	179ci (115 bhp)	Full luxury, power steering, comprehensive trim, optional disc brakes

Performance (approximate, period road tests)

Model	0-100 km/h	Top Speed	Standing Quarter Mile
EJ Standard 149 (manual)	~18 s	140 km/h (87 mph)	~20 s
EH Standard 149 (manual)	~17 s	140 km/h (87 mph)	~19.5 s
EH S4 179 (manual)	~12 s	155 km/h (96 mph)	~17.5 s
EH Premier 179 (auto)	~14 s	150 km/h (93 mph)	~18.5 s

Fuel Economy (approximate, mixed driving)

Model	L/100 km	MPG (imperial)
149ci (manual)	11-14	20-26
149ci (auto)	12-15	19-24
179ci (manual)	12-15	19-24
179ci (auto)	13-16	18-22

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000 km or 6 months
Valve clearance adjustment	10,000 km
Points and condenser	8,000-10,000 km
Spark plugs	15,000 km
Chassis lubrication (grease nipples)	5,000 km
Brake adjustment (drums)	10,000 km
Brake fluid	24 months
Gearbox oil	20,000 km
Differential oil	20,000 km
Cooling system flush	Annually or 40,000 km
Fan belt	Inspect at every service

Tyre Specifications

Model	Original Size	Common Modern Replacement
EJ (all)	6.40-13 crossply	185/80R13 radial
EH Standard/Special	6.40-13 crossply	185/80R13 radial
EH S4	6.40-13 crossply	185/80R13 or 185/70R13 radial
EH Premier	6.40-13 crossply	185/80R13 radial
Rim Size	13 x 4.5J	13 x 4.5J or 13 x 5J

Capacities

Fluid	Capacity
Engine Oil (with filter)	4.3 L
Gearbox Oil (3-speed manual)	0.85 L (SAE 80W-90)
Gearbox Oil (4-speed manual)	1.1 L (SAE 80W-90)
Automatic Transmission Fluid	4.5 L (Dexron)
Differential Oil	1.1 L (SAE 90)
Cooling System	7.6 L (149ci), 8.5 L (179ci)
Fuel Tank	54 L

Dimensions, Utility and Panel Van

Spec	EH Ute	EH Panel Van
Tray/Cargo Length	1,905 mm (75 in)	1,905 mm (75 in)
Tray/Cargo Width	1,448 mm (57 in)	1,448 mm (57 in)
Cargo Height (van)	,	940 mm (37 in)
Payload	508 kg (1,120 lb)	508 kg (1,120 lb)

Dimensions, Station Wagon

Spec	Value
Overall Length	4,635 mm (182.5 in)
Cargo Length (seats up)	1,016 mm (40 in)
Cargo Length (seats folded)	1,905 mm (75 in)
Cargo Width	1,346 mm (53 in)

Production Numbers

Model	Approximate Production
EJ, All variants	~128,000
EH, All variants	~252,000
EH Standard sedan	~105,000
EH Special sedan	~68,000
EH S4 sedan	~32,000
EH Premier sedan	~22,000
EH Station Wagon	~12,000
EH Utility	~8,000
EH Panel Van	~5,000