1953 FORD
Model Designations:
Ford Mainline Six, Series A3
Ford Mainline V-8, Series B3
Ford Customline Six, Series A3
Ford Customline V-8, Series B3
Ford Crestline V-8, Series B3
Ford Mainline Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73B
Factory Price: $1,783; Shipping Weight: 3,115 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70B
Factory Price: $1,734; Shipping Weight: 3,067 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B
Factory Price: $1,743; Shipping Weight: 3,046 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Ford Mainline V-8 Series.
Ford Mainline V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A
Factory Price: $1,766; Shipping Weight: 3,181 Pounds
Production Total: 66,463 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A
Factory Price: $1,717; Shipping Weight: 3,136 Pounds
Production Total: 152,995 *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,614; Shipping Weight: 3,068 Pounds
Production Total: 16,280
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59A
Factory Price: $2,095; Shipping Weight: 3,408 Pounds
Production Total: 66,976
* Includes Ford Mainline Six Series Production.
Ford Customline Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,783; Shipping Weight: 3,115 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,734; Shipping Weight: 3,067 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B
Factory Price: $1,743; Shipping Weight: 3,046 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Customline V-8.
Ford Customline V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,858; Shipping Weight: 3,193 Pounds
Production Total: 374,487 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,809; Shipping Weight: 3,133 Pounds
Production Total: 305,433 *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72B
Factory Price: $1,820; Shipping Weight: 3,121 Pounds
Production Total: 43,999 *
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79C
Factory Price: $2,267; Shipping Weight: 3,539 Pounds
Production Total: 37,743
* Production Totals include Ford Customline Six Series.
Ford Crestline V-8, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B
Factory Price: $2,120; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds
Production Total: 128,302
2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Factory Price: $2,230; Shipping Weight: 3,334 Pounds
Production Total: 40,861
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79C
Factory Price: $2,403; Shipping Weight: 3,609 Pounds
Production Total: 11,001
1953 FORD
General Specifications:
110 Horsepower V-8 Engine:
Wheelbase: 115 Inches
Engine Type: L-Head V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 239.4 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.20 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.50
Horsepower: 110 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 196 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.90:1; Optional: 4.10:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1;
Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.31:1;
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.70 x 15 inches;
Station Wagons: 7.10 x 15 inches
Carburetor: Holley Model 2100, 2 Barrel Downdraft
101 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine:
Wheelbase: 115 Inches
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6
Bore & Stroke: 3.56" x 3.60"
Engine Displacement: 215.3 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.41
Horsepower: 101 @ 3,500 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft. Lbs @ 1,500 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.90:1; Optional: 4.10:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1;
Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.31:1;
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.70 x 15 inches;
Station Wagons: 7.10 x 15 inches
Carburetor: Holley Model 1904F, 1 Barrel Downdraft
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
8 Cylinder Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .015"
Firing Order: 1R, 1L, 4R, 4L, 2L, 3R, 3L, 2R or 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Ignition Timing: Grooved Timing Mark on Crankshaft Pulley.
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
6 Cylinder Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .025"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: Grooved Timing Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder Engine
Operating Clearance, Running Cold: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 24 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 14 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 39 Lbs @ 1.89 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003";
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
6 Cylinder Engine:
Operating Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .015"; Exhaust .015"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .013"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 23 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 33 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 54 LBS @ 1.82 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.002"
Exhaust .0015"-.0025"
Piston & Ring Data-All Series:
8 Cylinder Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
Ring Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Rings .0015"-.003"; Bottom Rings .001"-.0025"
Oil Ring: .0015"-.003"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7501"-.7504"
6 Cylinder Engine:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Rings .002"-.0035"; Bottom Rings .0015"-.003"
Oil Ring: .001"-.003"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9120"-.9123"
Engine Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder Engine
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1385 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003" inches
Rod End Play: .006"-.020" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4985"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 100 Lbs. Ft.
6 Cylinder Engine:
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2984"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Rod End Play: .003"-.009"
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4984"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 100 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series:
With 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 23 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Station Wagons & Couriers: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints ; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints; Station Wagons: 3 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
With 6 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 16 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons
Station Wagons & Couriers: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints; Station Wagons: 3 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Starting Motor Specifications-8 Cylinder Models:
Part #FAF-11001A
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 3,000 RPM
Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, @ 16 Ft. Lbs.
Starting Motor Specifications-6 Cylinder Models:
Part #FAG-11001B
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 3,000 RPM
Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, @ 16 Ft. Lbs.
Ford Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Part #7RA-12127C
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Degrees @ .40" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 4-1/4 to 5-1/4 Degrees @ 1.7" Vacuum
@ 1,600 RPM: 6-1/4 to 7-1/4 Degrees @ 2.8" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 3.7" Vacuum
Part #8BA-12127
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 0 to 1 Degrees @ .30" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 5.2 to 6.2 Degrees @ 1.32" Vacuum
@ 1,600 RPM: 8-3/4 to 10 Degrees @ 2.85" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 10 to 11-1/4 Degrees @ 3.7" Vacuum
Ford Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Part #FFA-12127A
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ .50" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 8-1/4 to 9-1/4 Degrees @ 1.8" Vacuum
@ 1,600 RPM: 11-3/4 to 13 Degrees @ 3.8" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 14-1/2 to 15-3/4 Degrees @ 6.0" Vacuum
Ford Generator Specifications:
Generator #FAA-10000A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 850 RPM
Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator FAC-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Generator #FBC-10000A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 900 RPM
Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator FAC-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Brake Specifications-All Series:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front: Length, 21.3"
Rear: Length: 21.3"
Width:
Front Shoes: 2-1/4",
Rear Shoes: 1-3/4"
Thickness, 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: - 1/4 Degree
Camber: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees
Carburetor Adjustments, 6 & 8 Cylinder:
Idle Mixture: Turn each scres (one screw on 6 cylinder models) clockwise (in) to lean mixture and counter-clockwise (out) to enrich mixture. Make initial adjustment by turning screw(s) in until seated and back out 1 turn.
Idle Speed Adjustment: Turn stop screw in to increase speed and out to decrease speed
Pump Stroke:
Average Conditions: Center Hole
Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke
Cold Weather: Longest Stroke
Float Level Adjustment:
Standard Transmission: 1.322" to 1.353"
Automatic Transmission: 1.275" to 1.305"
Fuel Pump Data:
6 Cylinder
Pump Type: CC
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder
Pump Type: BX
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Beginning Serial & Engine Numbers:
A3 A3-100001
B3 B3-100001
Popular Options:
8 Tube Radio, 6 Tube Radio, Recirculating Heater & Defroster, DeLuxe Heater & Defroster, Tinted Glass, Windshield Washer, Turn Signals, Driver & Passenger Side Mirrors, Spot Light, Locking Gas Cap, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Vanity Mirror, White Sidewall Tires.
1953 Ford Historical Data:
Introduction of the 1953 Ford line was on December 12, 1952.
Power steering was introduced on June 16, 1953.
Total Ford Production for 1953 was 1,240.000.
1953 Ford Colors:
Black
Sheridan Blue
Woodsmoke Gray
Carnival Red Poly
Sandpiper Beige
Sungate Ivory
Glacier Blue
Fern Mist Green
Polynesian Bronze Poly
Timberline Green Poly
Flamingo Red
Seafoam Green
Coral Flame
Cascade Green
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Customline 4 Door Sedan, Crestline Convertible "Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.
Metal: Pick-Up truck
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