1954 CORVETTE
General Specifications
Chasis:
Wheelbase: 102"
Overall Length: 167"
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches
Body Data:
2 Door Convertible, 2 Passenger, Model #2934;
Base Price: $3,523; Shipping Weight: 2,705 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,640
Engine Specifications:
Engine Type: In-Line 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" x 3-15/16"
Engine Displacement: 235 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 8.0 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 150 @ 4,200 RPM
Maximum Torque: 223 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 Lb/Sq In.
1954 CORVETTE
Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug: AC 44-5
Spark Plug Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 41-47 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheell
Engine Idle Speed: Automatic Transmission - 425 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs
Compression @ Cranking Speed - 130 Lb
Valve Specifications:
Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .010; Exhaust .020
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 31 degrees; Exhaust 46 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 19-1/2 Degree Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 5 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 145 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .003-.005
Piston & Ring Data:
Fitting Pistons With Scale:
Piston Removal: From Above
Shim Thickness to Use: .0015"
Pounds Pull On Scale: 7 to 18
Ring Gap, Minimum:
Compression: .007"
Oil: .005
Ring Clearance in Groves
Compression: .002-.004
Oil: .001-.0025
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8660-.8665 inches
Engine Bearing Data:
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
Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0028"
Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0095"
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 17-3/4 Quarts
With Heater: 18-1/4 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17-1/4 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts*
Automatic Transmission: 8 Qts (5 Qts. for pan gasket drain & change)
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints
* Add One Quart for Filter
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
Distributors:
#1112314
Clockwise Rotation
Cam Angle: 40-1/2 to 47-1/2 Degrees
Point Gap .016
Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4 to 6 Degrees
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 7-1/2 to 10 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Starting Motors:
#1107109
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amps, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amps, 3.25 Volts. Torque 11 Ft Lb
#1108035
Clockwise Rotation
Brush Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 80 Amps, 5.67 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amps, 3.0 Volts. Torque 14 Ft Lb
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:
Ring Gear Pinion Backlash: .005"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: Select Spacer for Free Fit to .014" Between Ends of Shaft & Spacer
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front 1-1/8 inches;
Rear: 1- inch;
Master Cylinder Bore: 1 inch;
Wheel Alignment Specifictions:
Caster: +1/2
Camber: +1/2
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 3-1/2 Degrees to 4-1/2 Degrees
Carburetor Types:
Carter YN (3 Carburetors Per Engine):
Carburetor #'s:
2066SA, # 3706989
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Fast Udle Adjustment: .020"
Fuel Pump Data:
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
VIN Numbers: E54S001001 - E54S004640
Popular Options:
Signal Seeking AM Radio; Heater; Windshield Washer; Parking Brake Alarm; Courtesy Lights, Turn Signals; Powerglide Automatic Transmission.
Paint Codes:
567 Polo White
570 Pennant Blue Poly
Sportsman Red
Black
1954 Corvette Promotional Model Cars Available:
Plastic: Roadster
1954 Corvette Historical Data:
1954 Corvette model year introduction date is not available.
Model Year Production: 3,640 Cars
Automatic Transmission was considered an option, however all 1954 Corvettes were built with it.
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