1954 CHEVROLET
Special 150 Series, 1500A 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115" Overall Length: Passenger Cars 196-7/16"
Overall Length: Station Wagons 198-15/16"
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 #54-1269/W;
Base Price: $1,680; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds; Production Total: 32,430
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1502; Body & Style #54-1211W;
Base Price: $1,623; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds; Production Total: 64,855
2 Door Utility Sedan, 3 Passenger, Model #1512; Body & Style #54-1211WB:
Base Price: $1,539; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds; Production Total: 10,770
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #1509; Body & Style #1262F;
Base Price: $2,020; Shipping Weight: 3,455; Production Total: 21,404
Deluxe 210 Series, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches Overall Length: Passenger Cars 196-7/16 "
Overall Length: Station Wagons 198-15/16"
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 #54-1069W;
BasePrice: $1,771; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds; Production Total: 235,146
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2102; Body & Style #54-1011W
Base Price: $1,717; Shipping Weight: 3,185 Pounds; Production Total: 194,498
2 Door Del Ray Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #2124; Body & Style #54-1011WA;
Base Price: $1,782; Shipping Weight: 3,185; Production Total: 66,403
Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger, Model #2109; Body & Style #54-1062F;
Base Price: $2,133: Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds; Production Total: 21,175
Wheelbase: 115 inches Overall Length: Passenger Cars 196-7/16 "
Overall Length: Station Wagons 198-15/16"
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
General Specifications
Bel Air Series, 2400C, 6 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2403; Body & Style #54-1069WD;
Base Price: $1,884; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds; Production Total: 248,750
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2402; Body & Style #54-1011WD;
Base Price: $1,830; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds; Production Total: 143,573
2 Door Sport Coupe (Hardtop), 6 Passenger, Model #2454; Body & Style #54-1037D;
Base Price: $ 2,061; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds; Production Total: 66,378
Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #2434; Body Style #54-1067D*;
Base Price: $2,185; Shipping Weight: 3,445 Pounds; Production Total: 19,383
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #2419; Body & Style #54-1062D;
Base Price: $2,283; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds; Production Total: 8,156
* Di-Noc Simulated Wood on sides
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: 45 Lb/Sq In.
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.
1954 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
Spark Plug: AC 44-5
Gap .035
Firing Order: 153624;
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheell
Engine Idle Speed: Manual Transmission - 475 RPM;
Automatic Transmission - 425 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs
Compression @ Cranking Speed - 130 Lb
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 .003-.005
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: 160 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 10-1/2 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 15 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: .003-.009 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: .0035-.0095 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bold Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series & Engines:
Cooling System: 16 Qts. without Heater; 17 Quarts with Heater
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts;
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pint;
Automatic Transmission: 11 Qts (5 Qts. for pan gasket drain & change)
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints
Generators:
#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
#1100018
Generator Output: 45 Amps @ 3,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87-2.0 Volts
Regulator #1118827Cutout 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: 47 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Distributors:
Standard Transmission Engine:
#1112388
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 @ 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
Automatic Transmission Engine:
#1112396
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 @ 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
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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: A54-001001
Two Ten: B54-001001
Bel Air: C54-001001
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; 1/16-3/16;
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 #: 7005921
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Choke Setting: Index
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Rod: .076"
Choke Unloader: .230"
Rochester Type BC with Automatic Choke:
Carburetor #: 7005922
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Choke Setting: 2 Lean
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Rod: .076"
Choke Unloader: .230"
Rochester Type BC with Automatic Choke:
Carburetor #: 7009911
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Choke Rod: .076"
Choke Unloader: .230"
Rochester Type BC with Automatic Choke:
Carburetor #: 7005982
Float Level: 1-9/32"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Setting: Index
Choke Rod: .076"
Choke Unloader: .230"
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, Power Windows, Power Seats,
Paint Codes:
540 Onyx Black 541 Surf Green 542 Bermuda Green Poly
543 Horizon Blue 543 Biscayne Blue Poly 544 Shoreline Beige
546 Saddle Brown Poly 547 India Ivory 548 Shadow Gray Poly
549 Morocco Red 550 Romany Red 551 Fiesta Cream
552 Tuquoise 553 Pueblo Tan 618 Sungold
619 Saddle Brown Poly 620 Shorelilne Beige
Two Tones
554 Shoreline Beige Upper & Bermuda Green Poly Lower
555 India Ivory Upper & Surf Green Lower
556 India Ivory Upper & Horizon Blue Lower
557 India Ivory Upper & Biscayne Blue Poly Lower
558 Bermuda Green Poly Upper & Shoreline Beige Lower
559 Shoreline Beige Upper & Saddle Brown Poly Lower'
560 India Ivory Upper & Onyx Black Lower
561 India Ivory Upper & Romany Red Lower
562 Bermuda Green Poly Upper & Fiesta Cream Lower
563 India Ivory Upper & Turquoise Lower
564 Shoreline Beige Upper & Pueblo Tan Lower
565 Morocco Red Upper & Shoreline Beige Lower
566 Shoreline Beige Upper & Morocco Red Lower
621 India Ivory Upper & Sungold Lower
623 Saddle Brown Poly Upper & Shorelline Beige Lower
1954 Chevrolet Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic:
150 2 Door Sedan, 150 4 Door Sedan, 210 2 Door Sedan,
Bel Air 2 Door Sedan, Bel Air 4 Door Sedan, Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop,
Convertible
Metal:
210 4 Door Sedan
1954 Chevrolet Historical Data:
Dealer introduction of the 1953 Chevrolet was in December, 1953.
Model Year Production: 1,151,486 Cars
Power Windows and seats were introduced on Chevrolets.
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