1956 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

1956 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

Model Designations:

CHRYSLER:

Chrysler Windsor, Series C71, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler New Yorker, Series C72, 8 Cylinder

Chrysler 300B, Series C72-300

IMPERIAL:

Imperial, Series C73, 8 Cylinder

Crown Imperial, Series C70, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Chrysler Windsor, 8 Cylinder

Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,770; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds;

Production Total: 53,119

Windsor, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,235; Shipping Weight: 4,100 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,011

Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,498; Shipping Weight: 4,290 Pounds

Production Total: 2,700

Windsor, Nassau 2 Door, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,804; Shipping Weight: 3,910 Pounds:

Production Total: 11,400

Windsor, Newport 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,941; Shipping Weight: 3,920 Pounds:

Production Total: 10,800

Windsor, Newport 4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,028; Shipping Weight: 3,990 Pounds:

Production Total: 7,050

Chrysler New Yorker, 8 Cylinder:

New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,673; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds;

Production Total: 24,749

New Yorker, 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,136; Shipping Weight: 4,360 Pounds;

Production Total: 921

Town & Country Station Wagon, 4 Door, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,417; Shipping Weight: 4,460 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,070

New Yorker Newport 2 Door, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,845; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Pounds

Production Total: 4,115

New Yorker Newport 4 Door, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,995; Shipping Weight: 4,220 Pounds

Production Total: 3,599

New Yorker St. Regis 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,889; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Pounds

Production Total: 6,686

Chrysler 300B, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe,

Base Price: $4,242; Shipping Weight: 4,360 Pounds

Production Total: 1,102

1956 CHRYSLER & IMPERIAL

Chasis:

Wheelbase:

Chrysler:

All Models except Long Wheelbase: 126"

Imperial:

Imperial: 133"

Crown Imperial: 145.5"

Tire Sizes:

Chrysler:

Windsor: 7.60 X 15"

New Yorker & New Yorker DeLuxe: 8.00 X 15"

Town & Country & New Yorker with Wire Wheels: 8.20 X 15"

Imperial:

Imperial: 8.20 X 15"

Crown Imperial: 8.90 X 15"

Chrysler Windsor, 2 Barrel Carburetor Engine, 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: 8.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.51

Horsepower: 225 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Chrysler Windsor, 4 Barrel Carburetor Engine, 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: 9.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.51

Horsepower: 250 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Chrysler New Yorker, Imperial, & Crown Imperial, General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-15/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 354 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 50.05

Horsepower: 280 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 380 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Chrysler 300B General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-15/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 354 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 50.05

Horsepower: 340 @ 5,200 RPM

Torque: 385 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Chrysler Windsor, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-52

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

2 Barrel Carburetor: 2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

4 Barrel Carburetor: 4 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)

Chrysler, all Models Except Windsor & 300, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AGR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets: 32 to 36 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Chrysler 300, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AGR-41

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

Chrysler Windsor, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Intake Opens 5 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 15 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 164 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .381"

Exhaust: .357"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .372"

Exhaust: .372"

Chrysler, all Models Except Windsor & 300B, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Intake Opens 15 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 15 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 164 Lbs @ 1-15/16 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .381"

Exhaust: .357"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .372"

Exhaust: .372"

Chrysler 300B, 8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: .015"

Exhaust: .024"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Intake Opens 35 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 25 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 158 Lbs @ 1-7/32 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .444"

Exhaust: .435"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake; .372"

Exhaust: .372"

Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

Windsor, 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.

All Except 300B & Windsor, 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.

300B, 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:

Windsor, 8 Cylinder, Capacities:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 24 Quarts

With Heater: 25 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI; With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Chrysler 300, New Yorker & Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Capacities

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 25 Quarts

With Heater: 26 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI; With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission; 11 Quarts

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; With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications

Generator # GJC-7002B, GJC-7003A

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6201A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MDF-6001

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1BJ-4303A

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,025 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-3/8"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees

Distributor #1BK-4301A

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell, Both Sets of Points: 32 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 @ 425 RPM

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-1/2"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 17"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees

Carter Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: BBD

Part # 2312S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Pump Stroke: 31/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Dashpot Setting: 1/16"

Carburetor Model: BBD

Part # 2313S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Pump Stroke: 31/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Dashpot Setting: 1/16"

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2445S, 2444S

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 7/32"

Secondary: 11/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 27/32"

Fast Idle: .008"

Unloader: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2314S-A

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 7/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 21/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Fast Idle: .012"

Unloader: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part # 2367S-A

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 7/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 21/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Fast Idle: .012"

Unloader: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, Windsor:

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: 1-1/8"

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, New Yorker, Imperial & Crown 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, 300B:

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"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series Except Crown Imperial:

Caster:

Manual Steering: - 2 Degrees

Power Steering: 0 Degrees

Camber:

Left Side: + 1/2 Degrees

Right Side: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Crown Imperial:

Caster:

Manual Steering: - 2 Degrees

Power Steering: 0 Degrees

Camber:

Left Side: + 1/2 Degrees

Right Side: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Popular Options, Chrysler:

Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Power Antenna, Highway Hi-Fi Record Player, Hot Water Heater, Gas Heater, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seat, Automatic Transmission, Steering Wheel Mounted Clock, White Sidewall Tires, Locking Gas Cap, Windshield Washer, Outside Rear View Mirrors, Fog Lights, Spot Light, Exhaust Deflector, Tinted Glass.

Colors & Color Codes, Chrysler & Imperial:

Code Color

1 RavenBlack

5 Stardust Blue

6 Mediterranean Blue

7 Glacier Blue

8 Turquoise

9 Crown Blue

16 Mint Green

17 Surf Green

18 Hunter Green

19 Crown Green

25 Satin Gray

26 West Point Gray

30 Sand Dune Beige

31 Rosewood Tan

35 Desert Rose

36 Geranium Red

37 Regimental Red

38 Crown Maroon

41 Cloud White

42 Nugget Gold

261 Crocus Yellow

262 Blue Jade

383 Copper Glow

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

None

1956 Chrysler Historical Data

The 1956 Chrysler Model Year Introduction date was October 21, 1955..

Total 1956 Chrysler Production was 128,322.

1956 IMPERIAL

Model Designations:

Imperial, Series C73, 8 Cylinder

Crown Imperial, Series C-70, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Imperial, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price, $4,832; Shipping Weight: 4,575 Pounds;

Production Total: 6,821

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,225; Shipping Weight: 4,680 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,543

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,094; Shipping Weight: 4,555 Pounds;

Production Total: 2,094

Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $7,603; Shipping Weight: 5,145

Production Total: 51

4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger,

Base Price: $7,737; Shipping Weight: 5,205 Pounds;

Production Total: 175

Imperial & Crown Imperial, General Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-15/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 354 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 50.05

Horsepower: 280 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 380 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI

Imperial & Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AGR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 29 to 32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets: 32 to 36 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 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; With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts *

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

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; With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.

Popular Options:

Radio, Power Windows, Power Seats, Air Conditioning, White Sidewall Tires, Fog Lights, External Sun Visor, Tinted Glass, Spotlight, Exhaust Deflector. Outside Rear View Mirror.

1956 Imperial & Crown Imperial Historical Data:

The 1956 Imperial Model Year Introduction date was October 21, 1955.

Total Series Production: 10,684.