1953 DODGE
Model Designations:
Dodge, Meadowbrook, Series D-46 & D-47, 6 Cylinder
Dodge, Coronet, Series D-46, 6 Cylinder
Dodge, Coronet, Series D-44 & D-48, 8 Cylinder
Meadowbrook Series, D-46, 6 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Special Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,000; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds;
Production Total: 84,158
2 Door Special Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 1,958; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds;
Production Total: 36,766
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,000; Shipping Weight: 3,175 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 1,958; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds;
Production Total: *
* Includes Special Production
Meadowbrook Series, D-47, 6 Cylinder, 114" Wheelbase:
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,176; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,751
Coronet Series, D-46, 6 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,111; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds;
Production Total: Included with Meadowbrook
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,084; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds;
Production Total: Included with Meadowbrook
Coronet Series, D-44, 8 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,220; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds;
Production Total: 124,059
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,198; Shipping Weight: 3,325 Pounds;
Production Total: 32,439
Coronet Series, D-48, 8 Cylinder, 114" Wheelbase:
2 Door Diplomat Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,361; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds;
Production Total: 17,334
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,494; Shipping Weight: 3,438 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,100
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,503; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,400
Chasis
Production Total: 1
1953 DODGE
General Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 103 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 241.3 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.1:1
Taxable Horsepower: 37.81
Horsepower: 140 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 220 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
1953 DODGE
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder;
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC, on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 Minimum
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder;
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .018
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 Minimum
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Operating Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 7 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002
Exhaust .003
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Operating Clearance: Zero
Clearance for Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 17 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 9 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Inner Spring: 35 Lbs @ 1-3/16 inches
Outer Spring: 100 Lbs @ 1-5/16"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002
Exhaust .003
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance in Groove:
Compression:
Top Ring: .0025"-.004"
Second Ring: .002'-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance in Groove:
Compression: .001-.0025
Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder:
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder:
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9365-1.9375 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.014 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3745"-2.3755"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .002-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities:
6 Cylinder Models:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 14 Quarts
With Heater: 15 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints**
With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
** Semi-Automatic Transmission, 3 Pints
8 Cylinder Models:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
With Semi-Automatic Transmission: 12 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints**
With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
** Semi-Automatic Transmission, 3 Pints
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4011
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:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AZ-4003
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 34 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .018"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MCH-6205 & MCH-6206
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Lock Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GGW-6001K
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 - 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Generator #GGW-6009
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4.1 to 4.8 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: BB
Carburetor # D6H2, D6U1, & D6V1
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns to Open
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge #T109-117S
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WW
Float Level: 3/16"
No further information is available.
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model D44: D44-1001
Model D46: D46-1001
Model D47: D47-1001
Model D48: D48-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model D44: 34500001 Detroit, Michigan
41500001 Los Angeles, California
42500001 San Leandro, California
Model D46: 32042001 Detroit, Michigan
45536001 Los Angeles, California
45102001 San Leandro, California
Model D47: 37212001 Detroit, Michigan
48511001 Los Angeles, California
48013001 San Leandro, California
Model D48: 38500001 Detroit, Michigan
46500001 Los Angeles, California
47001001 San Leandro, California
Brake Specifications, Model D47:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: Front 21"; Rear: 18-1/2"
Width: 2"
Thickness: .200"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Brake Specifications, Model D44, D46, & D48:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: Front 23"; Rear: 20.3"
Width: 2"
Thickness: .200"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Models:
Caster: 0
Camber: 0
Toe In; 0 - 1/16 inches
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
Popular Options
Radio, Heater, Electric Clock, Turn Signals, Windshield Washers, Backup Lights, Tinted Glass, Overdrive, Gyromatic Transmission, White Sidewalll Tires, Chrome Wheel Trim Rings, Back-Up Lights.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 4 Door Sedan
1953 Dodge Colors & Codes
501 Black
505 Bimini Blue
507 Fairfax Blue
520 Sea Mist Green
522 Gypsy Green
524 Silhouette Green
535 Heron Gray
536 Dover Gray
545 Nassau Blue
548 Oakwood Bronze Poly
562 Esquire Red
564 Fiesta Maroon Poly
565 Shoreham Ivory
1953 Dodge Historical Data
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The 1953 Dodges were introduced on October 23, 1952.
Total 1953 Dodge Production was 304,000.
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