1952 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL
Model Designations:
CHRYSLER:
Chrysler Windsor, Series C51, 6 Cylinder
Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe, 6 Cylinder
Saratoga, Series C55, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler New Yorker, Series C52, 8 Cylinder
IMPERIAL:
Imperial, Series C54, 8 Cylinder
Crown Imperial, Series C53, 8 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
Chrysler Windsor, 6 Cylinder
Windsor, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,475; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,492*
Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,498; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,961*
Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,200; Shlipping Weight: 4,015 Pounds
Production Total: 726*
Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,342; Shipping Weight: 4,145 Pounds;
Production Total: 234*
* Estimated Production.
Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe, 6 Cylinder:
DeLuxe 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,210; Shipping Weight: 3,990 Pounds
Production Total: 4,200
DeLuxe 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,727; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Pounds
Production Total: 27,940*
DeLuxe Windsor, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,210; Shipping Weight: 3,990 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,554*
DeLuxe Windsor, Newport 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,087; Shipping Weight: 3,855 Pounds:
Production Total: 3,774*
* Estimated Production.
Chrysler Saratoga, 8 Cylinder
Saratoga, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,187; Shipping Weight: 3,935 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,145*
Saratoga, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,215; Shipping Weight: 4,010 Pounds;
Production Total: 13,141*
4 Door Town & Country Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,925; Shipping Weight: 4,345 Pounds
Production Total: 481*
Long Wheelbase 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $4,172; Shipping Weight: 4,570 Pounds
Production Total: 183
Ambulance, Special Order (Special Order)
Production Total: 1
* Estimated Production.
Chrysler New Yorker, 8 Cylinder
New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,530; Shipping Weight: 4,205 Pounds;
Production Total: 14,954*
New Yorker, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,033; Shipping Weight: 4,450 Pounds;
Production Total: 814*
New Yorker, 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,969; Shipping Weight: 4,325 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,146*
Chasis: Production Total: 1
* Estimated Production.
1952 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL
Chasis:
Wheelbase:
Chrysler:
New Yorker: 131.5"
Windsor & Saratoga: 125.5"
Long Wheelbase Models: 139.5"
Imperial:
Imperial: 131-1/2"
Crown Imperial: 145-1/2"
Tire Sizes:
Chrysler:
Saratoga: 8.00 X 15"
Saratoga & Windsor Long Wheelbase: 8.20 X 15"
Windsor: 7.60 X 15"
New Yorker: 8.20 X 15"
Imperial:
Imperial: 8.20 X 15"
Crown Imperial: 8.90 X 15"
Chrysler Windsor & Windsor DeLuxe, General Specifications:
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 264.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.36
Horsepower: 119 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 218 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-60 PSI
Chrysler Saratoga & New Yorker
General Specifications:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-13/16" X 3-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 331.1 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.51
Horsepower: 180 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI
Chrysler, 6 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage: 6 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: TDC ("0") Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Chrysler, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage: 6 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Distributor Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 27-1/2 to 30 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets: 34 to 36 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 80-85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: .014
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees
Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
8 Cylinder Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero
Clearance for Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,
Intake Opens 15Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes 15egrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Inner Spring: 42 Lbs @ 1-3/16nches
Outer Spring: 126 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
6 Cylinder Engines
Piston Fitting;
Shim to Use: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 9 :
Ring End Gap
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8592"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod End Play: .006"-.011"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust: Rear Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"
Main Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Fitting;
Shim to Use: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 12 :
Ring End Gap
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .010"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9842"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod End Play: .006"-.014"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust: Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"
Main Bolt Torque: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
Chrysler Windsor & Windsor DeLuxe, 6 Cylinder, Capacities:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 16 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill:
With Manual Transmission: 5 Quarts*
With Semi-Automatic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Chrysler Saratoga New Yorker & Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Capacities
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 25 Quarts
With Heater: 26 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill:
Manual Transmission: 5 Quarts*
With Semi-Automatic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Chrysler Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Capacities
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 25 Quarts
With Heater: 26 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill:
Manual Transmission: 5 Quarts*
With Semi-Automatic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications
Generator # GGW-6001J, GGW-6007B, GGW-6008B
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6001A, GGU-6001V, GGU-6004A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator # GGU-6001G, GGU-6001T, GGU-6001R
Generator Output: 50 Amperes @ 1,750 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.6 Amperes
Regulator #VAV-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 50 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator # GGJ-6003A, GGJ-6004A
Generator Output: 55 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 34-41 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.7 Amperes
Regulator #VBF-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 55 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MCL-6109, MCL-6116, MCL-6117
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,900 RPM
Torque Test: 410 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 8.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4012
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AZ-4001-B
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 27-1/2 to 30 Degrees
Total Dwell, Both Sets of Points: 34 to 36 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 525 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,775 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/4"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 17"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees
Carter Carburetor Specifications-6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #E9A1, E9C, E9C1
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: None
Fast Idle Adjustment: .017"
Unloader Adjustment: 5/32"
Carter Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WCD
Part #931S-SA-SB-SC
Float Level: 11/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1- Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 17 (Short Stroke)
Fast Idle Adjustment: .017"
Unloader Adjustment: 7/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, Windsor & Windsor DeLuxe:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, Saratoga, New Yorker & Imperial:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Washer
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Brake Specifications, Crown Imperial:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: None
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Washer
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/4"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Except Crown Imperial:
Caster: - 2 Degrees
Camber: - 3/8 tio+ 3/8 Degrees, with Left Side 1/4 to 1/2 Degree Greater Than Right
Toe In: 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 5 to 6-1/2 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Crown Imperial:
Caster: - 2 Degrees
Camber: - 3/8 tio+ 3/8 Degrees, with Left Side 1/4 to 1/2 Degree Greater Than Right
Toe In: 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 to 8 Degrees
Popular Options, Chrysler:
Radio, Heater, White Sidewall Tires, Power Windows, Power Steering, Exhaust Deflector, Windshield Washer, Tinted Glass, Vanity Visor Mirror, Outside Rear View Mirror, Locking Gas Cap, Fog Lights, Fluid-Torque Semi-Automatic Transmission.
Colors & Color Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:
Code Color
1 Black
5 Haze Blue
6 Ecuador Blue
7 Newport Blue
20 Foam Green
21 Juniper Green
22 Continental Green
35 Quebec Gray
36 Stone Gray
38 Monitor Gray
45 Arozona Beige
46 Buckskin Tan
47 Indian Brown
60 Crown Maroon
61 Holiday Red
65 Belvedere Ivory
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 2 Door Hardtop
1952 Chrysler Historical Data
The 1952 Chrysler Model Year Introduction was on December 14, 1951.
Total 1952 Chrysler Production was 116,697.
46,491 1951 Chryslers were produced with 6 Cylinder engines.
70,206 1951 Chryslers were produced with V-8 engines.
1952 IMPERIAL
Model Designations:
Imperial, Series C54, 8 Cylinder
Crown Imperial, Series C-53, 8 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
Imperial, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price, $3,864; Shipping Weight: 4,315 Pounds;
Production Total: 21,711*
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,851; Shipping Weight: 4,220 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,189*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $4,249; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,450*
* Includes production of 1951 models.
Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $6,922; Shipping Weight: 5,395;
Production Total: 360*
4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger,
Base Price: $7,044; Shipping Weight: 5,430 Pounds;
Production Total: 338*
* Includes production of 1951 models.
Imperial & Crown Imperial, General Specifications:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-13/16" X 3-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 331.1 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.51
Horsepower: 180 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI
Imperial & Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage: 6 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Distributor Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 27-1/2 to 30 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets: 34 to 36 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 80-85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Data, Piston & Ring Data, Engine Bearing Data, Brake Data, Wheel Allignment Data, Rear Axle Data, Dash Gauge Manufacturer, & Paint Colors and Codes:
Refer to Data for Chrysler 8 Cylinder Models
Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 25 Quarts
With Heater: 26 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill:
Manual Transmission: 5 Quarts*
With Semi-Automatic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 25 Quarts
With Heater: 26 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill:
Manual Transmission: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
With Semi-Automatic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Popular Options:
Radio, Power Steering, Power Windows, Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, White Sidewall Tires, Fog Lights, External Sun Visor, Tinted Glass, Spotlight, Exhaust Deflector. Outside Rear View Mirror.
1952 Imperial & Crown Imperial Historical Data:
The 1952 Imperial Model Year Introduction was on December 14, 1951.
Total Series Production: Not Available.
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