1954 DODGE
Model Designations:
Dodge, Meadowbrook, Series D-50, 6 Cylinder
Dodge, Meadowbrook, Series D-51, 8 Cylinder
Dodge, Coronet, Series D-50, 6 Cylinder
Dodge, Coronet, Series D-52 & D-48, 8 Cylinder
Dodge, Royal, Series D50-3, 8 Cylinder
Dodge, Royal, Series D53-3, 8 Cylinder
Meadowbrook Series, D-50, 6 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,000; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds;
Production Total: 11,193*
2 Door Club Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 1,958; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,251*
* Includes 8 Cylinder (D-51) Production
Meadowbrook Series, D-51, 8 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,151; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds;
Production Total: 11,193*
2 Door Club Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,129; Shipping Weight: 3,335 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,251*
* Includes 6 Cylinder (D-50) Production
Coronet Series, D-50, 6 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,111; Shipping Weight: 3,235 Pounds;
Production Total: 50,963*
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,084; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds;
Production Total: 12,499*
* Includes 8 Cylinder (D-51) Production.
Coronet Series, D-51, 8 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,220; Shipping Weight: 3,405 Pounds;
Production Total: 50,963*
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,198; Shipping Weight: 3,345 Pounds;
Production Total: 12,499*
* Includes 6 Cylinder (D-50) Production.
Coronet Series, D-52, 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, (114" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $2,204; Shipping Weight: 3,185 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,489*
4 Door Sierra Wagon, 6 Passenger,(119" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $2,694; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,300*
* Includes 8 Cylinder (D-53) Production
Coronet Series, D-53, 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, (114" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $2,492; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,489*
4 Door Sierra Wagon, 6 Passenger,(119" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $2,935; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,300*
* Includes 6 Cylinder (D-52) Production
Coronet Series, D53-2, 8 Cylinder, 114" Wheelbase:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,355; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds
Production Total: 100
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,489; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds
Production Total: 50
Royal, Series, D50-3, 8 Cylinder, 119" Wheelbase:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,348; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds
Production Total: 50,050
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,324; Shipping Weight: 3,365 Pounds
Production Total: 8,900
Royal, Series, D53-3, 8 Cylinder, 114" Wheelbase:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,478; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds
Production Total: 3,852
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,607; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds
Production Total: 2,000
1954 DODGE
General Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.25:1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, D50-1, 140 HP:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 241.3 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.10:1
Taxable Horsepower: 37.81
Horsepower: 140 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 220 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 150 HP:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 241.3 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 37.81
Horsepower: 150 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 222 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
1954 DODGE
Tire Sizes:
Meadowbrook & 6 Cylinder Suburbans: 6.70 X 15"
All Others: 7.10 X 15
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder;
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
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: .017
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 .010; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing: 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 .002
Exhaust .004
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: .001"
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*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4001-B
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 @ 525 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-7/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AZ-4003A
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 34 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: 11 Degrees @ 1,625 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor #1AZ-4003C
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 34 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: 11 Degrees @ 1,075 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor #1AZ-4003D
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 34 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: 11 Degrees @ 1,450 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-6001 & GGW-6012
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 # E9N1, E9T1, & E9V1
Float Level: 5/64"
Carburetor Model: BB
Carburetor # E9U1
Float Level: 1/16"
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2191S
Float Level:
Primary Float: 1/8"
Secondary Float: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 5/8"
Secondary Float: 11/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2
Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WW
Float Level: 3/16"
No further information is available.
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model D50: D50-1001
Model D51: D51-1001
Model D52: D52-1001
Model D53: D53-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model D50-1A: 32152901 Detroit, Michigan
45105801 Los Angeles, California
Model D51-1A: 34635801 Detroit, Michigan
42508001 San Leandro, California
Model D50-1: 34642001 Detroit, Michigan
42510001 San Leandro, California
Model D50-2: 36420001 Detroit, Michigan
42510001 San Leandro, California
Model D50-3: 36420001 Detroit, Michigan
42510001 San Leandro, California
Model D51-1: 32160001 Detroit, Michigan
45110001 San Leandro, California
Model D51-2: 32160001 Detroit, Michigan
45110001 San Leandro, California
Model D52: 37227001 Detroit, Michigan
48015001 San Leandro, California
Model D53-2: 38525001 Detroit, Michigan
47003001 San Leandro, California
Model D53-3: 38525001 Detroit, Michigan
47003001 San Leandro, California
Brake Specifications, Model D51-1 & D52:
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 D51-2, & D50-53:
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
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Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Metal: 4 Door Sedan
1954 Dodge Colors & Codes
501 Jewell Black
505 Bermuda Blue
506 Bedford Blue
507 Lancaster Blue Poly
515 Willow Green
516 Berkshire Green
517 Cumberland Green Poly
530 Dawn Gray
540 Sunsand
550 Esquire Red
556 Pace Car Yellow
1954 Dodge Historical Data
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The 1954 Dodges were introduced on December 8, 1953.
Total 1954 Dodge Production was 150,930.
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