1953 CHEVROLET
Special 150 Series, 1500A 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115" Overall Length: Passenger Cars 195-1/2"
Overall Length: Station Wagons 197-7/8"
Engine Data: See Below Rear Axle Ratio: 3.70:1 with Manual Transmission
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.55:1 with Automatic Transmission
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches
Body Data, 150 Series:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #1503; Body & Style #53-1269;
Base Price: $1,670; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds; Production Total: 54,207
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1502; Body & Style #53-1211;
Base Price: $1,613; Shipping Weight: 3,180 Pounds; Production Total: 79,416
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #1524; Body & Style #53-1227;
Base Price: $1,620; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds; Production Total: 6,993
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #1504; Body & Style #53-1227B
Base Price: $1,524; Shipping Weight: 3,140; Production Total: 11,555
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #1509; Body & Style #1262F;
Base Price: $2,010; Shipping Weight: 3,420; Production Total: 22,408
Deluxe 210 Series, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches Overall Length: Passenger Cars 195-1/2 "
Overall Length: Station Wagons 197-7/8"
Engine Data: See Below Rear Axle Ratio: 3.70:1 with Manual Transmission
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.55:1 with Automatic Transmission
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches, except Convertible Convertible: 7.10 x 15 inches
STYLINE BODY, DELUXE SERIES 2100, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #2103; Body & Style #53-1069W;
Base Price: $1,761; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds; Production Total: 332,497
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2102; Body & Style #53-1011W
Base Price: $1,707; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds; Production Total: 215,417
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #2124; Body & Style #53-1027;
Base Price: $1,726; Shipping Weight: 3,190; Production Total: 23,961
2 Door Sprort Coupe (Hardtop), 6 Passenger, Model #2154; Body & Style #53-1037;
Base Price: $1,967; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds; Production Total: 14,045
Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #2134; Body & Style #53-1067; Base Price: $2,093 Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds; Production Total: 5,617
Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Model #2109; Body & Style #53-1062F;
Base Price: $2,123; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds; Production Total: 18,258
Station Wagon, 4 Door, 8 Passsenger, Model #2119; Body & Style #53-1062;
Base Price: $2,273; Shipping Weight: 3,495 Pounds; Production Total: 7,988
Bel Air Series 2400C, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches Overall Length: Passenger Cars 195-1/2 "
Overall Length: Station Wagons 197-7/8"
Engine Data: See Below Rear Axle Ratio: 3.70:1 with Manual Transmission
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.55:1 with Automatic Transmission
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches, except Convertible Convertible: 7.10 x 15 inches
Bel Air Series, 2400C, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2403; Body & Style #53-1069WD;
Base Price: $1,874; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds; Production Total: 246,284
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2402; Body & Style #53-1011WD;
Base Price: $1,820; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds; Production Total: 144,401
2 Door Sport Coupe (Hardtop), 6 Passenger, Model #2454; Body & Style #53-1037D;
Base Price: $ 2,051; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds; Production Total: 99,047
Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #2434; Body # Style #53-1067D;
Base Price: $2,175; Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds; Production Total: 24,047
Engine Specifications
Manual Transmission Engine:
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" x 3-15/16"
Engine Displacement: 235 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.1 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 108 @ 3600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 200 Ft Lbs @ 2000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq In.
Engine has babbit rod bearings with splash lubrication to connecting rods and solid valve lifters.
Automatic Transmission Engine:
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" x 3-15/16"
Engine Displacement: 235 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.5 to 1,
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 115 @ 3600 RPM
Maximim Torque: 204 Ft Lbs @ 2000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 Lb/Sq In.
Engine has insert rod bearings with full pressure lubrication to connecting rods and hydralic valve lifters.
1953 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
Spark Plug: AC 44-5
Gap .035
Firing Order: 153624;
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheell (See Note)
Engine Idle Speed: Manual Transmission - 475 RPM;
Automatic Transmission - 425 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs
Compression @ Cranking Speed - 130 Lb
Note: Prior to Engine # LAA-28320 and Engine #LAQ-117209 7/8" after ball.
Belts & Hoses
Fan & Generator Belt: Goodyear #13421, or Equivalent
Power Steering Belt: Goodyear #13502 or Equivalent
Radiator Hoses, Automatic Transmission: Upper: Goodyear #60083, #52007 or Equivalent
Lower: Not Available
Radiator Hoses, Standard Transmission: Upper: Goodyear #60083, #52007 or Equivalent
Lower: Goodyear: #60101 or 52416, or Equivalent
Heater Hose: Fresh Air Heater: 5/8" by 7.00 Feet
Dash Heater: 5/8" by 6.00 Feet
Valve Specifications
Standard Transmission Engine:
Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .015
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 31 degrees; Exhaust 46 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 degree After Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 9 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 125 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches
Automatic Transmission Engine:
Operating (Tappet) Clearance: Zero for both Intake & Exhaust
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 31 degrees: Exhaust 46 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 16 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 17-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center
This engine is equipped with Hydralic Valve Lifters
Piston & Ring Data-All Series
Standard Transmission Engine:
Piston Removal: From Above
Shim Thickness to Use: Piston should pass at .002" and lock at .003"
Ring Gap, Minimum:
Compression: 235 Engine: .007" for top ring and .005" for 2nd ring.
Oil: .005
Ring Clearance in Groves
Compression: .0015-.003
Oil: .002-.0035
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8645-.8650 inches
Automatic Transmission Engine:
Piston Removal: From Above
Shim Thickness to Use: .0015
Ring Gap, Minimum:
Compression: .007
Oil: .005
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8660-.8665 inches
Engine Bearing Data
Standard Transmission Engines:
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-2.312 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0003-.0013 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches Rod Bolt Tension: 35-45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front, 2.6835-2.6845; No 2, 2.7145-2.7155
No. 3, 2.7455-2.7465; No 4, 2.7765-2.7775
Main Bearing Clearance: .0007-.0028 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .0035-.0095 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Automatic Transmission Engines:
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-1.312 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007-.0028 inches
Rod End Play: .005-.012 inches Rod Bolt Tension: 35-45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front: 2.6835-2.6845; No 2, 2.7145-2.7155
No 3, 2.7455-2.7465; No 4, .,7765-2.7775
Crankshaft End Play: .0034-.0095 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bold Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series & Engines
Cooling System: 15 Qts. without Heater; 16 Quarts with Heater
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons; Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pints;
Automatic Transmission: 11 Qts (5 Qts. for pan gasket drain & change)
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints;
Generators
#1100018
Generator Output: 45 Amps @ 3,250 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Volts
Regulator #1118720
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
#1102793
Generator Output: 45 Amps @ 2,450 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87-2.0 Volts
Regulator #1118725
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 47 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Distributors
Standard Transmission Engine:
#1112389
Clockwise Rotation
Cam Angle: 38-45 degrees
Point Gap .016
Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 8-1/2 Inches
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18-1/2 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Automatic Transmission Engine:
#1112388
Clockwise Rotation
Cam Angle: 38-45 degrees
Point Gap .016
Condensor .19-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 8-1/2 Inches
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18-1/2 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Starting Motors
#1107109 Clockwise Rotation
Brush Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amps, 5.65 Volts @ 5500 RMP
Torque Test: 550 Amps, 3.25 Volts. Torque 11 Ft Lb
Beginning Engine Number: LA-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: One Fifty: A53-001001
Two Ten: B53-001001
Bel Air: C53-001001
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel:
Length, 21
Width : Front Wheel, 2": Rear Wheel 1-3/4
Thickness .212"
Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front 1-1/8 inches; Rear: 1- inch;
Master Cylinder Bore: 1 inch;
Drum Size: 11 inches
Adjustment: Adjust to slight drag then back off 7 notches
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005-.008 Inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: None
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 Inch
Wheel Allignment Specifictions-All Series
Caster: 0 to +1 (+1/2 preferred)
Camber: 0 to +1 (+1/2 preferred)
Toe In; 3/16-5/16;
Toe Out on Turns: Outer Wheel-20 degrees; Inner Wheel-22-26 degrees;
Kingpin Angle: 3-1/2 degrees to 4-1/2 degrees
Carburetor Types
Rochester Type BC with Automatic Choke:
Carburetor #'s: 7004915, 7004915.
Float Level: 1-5/16"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Choke Setting: Index
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Rod: .073"
Choke Unloader: .166"
Fuel Pump Data
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
Popular Options
Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Under dash heater with defroster, In dash Deluxe heater with defroster, White sidewall tires, Wheel trim rings; Spotlight, Fog lamps, Directional signals, Back-up lamps, Outside sunvisor; Bumper Tips, Grille Guard; Locking Gas Cap, Grille Guard, Rear Trunk Guard, Gas Filler Door Guard, Electric Clock, Full Wheel Discs, Tissue Dispenser, Vacuumatic ash tray, Rubber Heel Protector, Underhood Lamp, Luggage Compartment Lamp, Outside rear view mirrors, left and right, Power Steering, Autronic Eye Headlamp Dimmer, Traffic Light Viewer.
Paint Codes
480 Onyx Black 490 Driftwood Gray 497 Dusk Gray Poly
498 Surf Green 499 Woodland Gray 501 Regatta Blue Poly
503 Horizon Blue 504 Sahara Beige 505 Maderia Maroon Poly
506 Target Red 507 Campus Cream 508 Sungold
509 Saddle Brown Poly
Two Tones
497 Dusk Gray Poly Upper & Driftwood Gray Lower
500 Woodland Green Poly Upper & Surf Green Lower
502 Regatta Blue Poly Upper & Horizon Blue Lower
513 Woodland Green Poly Upper & Campus Cream Lower
514 Saddle Brown Poly Upper & Sahara Beige Lower
515 Sahara Beige Upper & Saddle Brown Poly Lower
1953 Chevrolet Promotional Model Cars Available
Plastic:
150 2 Door Sedan, 150 4 Door Sedan, 210 2 Door Sedan, 210 4 Door sedan,
Bel Air 2 Door Sedan, Bel Air 4 Door Sedan, Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop,
Convertible
1953 Chevrolet Historical Data
Dealer introduction of the 1953 Chevrolet was in January, 1953.
Model Year Production: 1,356,413 Cars
Power Steering was introduced on Chevrolets.
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