1954 FORD

Model Designations:

Ford Mainline Six, Series A4

Ford Mainline V-8, Series U4

Ford Customline Six, Series A4

Ford Customline V-8, Series U4

Ford Crestlilne Six, Series A4

Ford Crestline V-8, Series U4

Ford Mainline Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A

Factory Price: $1,701; Shipping Weight: 3,142 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70A

Factory Price: $1,651; Shipping Weight: 3,086 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C

Factory Price: $1,548; Shipping Weight: 3,021 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59A

Factory Price: $2,029; Shipping Weight: 3,338 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: $1,777; Shipping Weight: 3,263 Pounds

Production Total: 55,371 *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A

Factory Price: $1,728; Shipping Weight: 3,207 Pounds

Production Total: 123,329 *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C

Factory Price: $1,628; Shipping Weight: 3,142 Pounds

Production Total: 10,685*

2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59A

Factory Price: $2,106; Shipping Weight: 3,459 Pounds

Production Total: 44,305*

* Includes Ford Mainline Six Series Production.

Ford Customline Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B

Factory Price: $1,793; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B

Factory Price: $1,744; Shipping Weight: 3,099 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B

Factory Price: $1,753; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59B

Factory Price: $2,122; Shipping Weight: 3,344 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79B

Factory Price: $2,202; Shipping Weight: 3,513 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: $1,870; Shipping Weight: 3,276 Pounds

Production Total: 262,499 *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B

Factory Price: $1,820; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds

Production Total: 293,375 *

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72B

Factory Price: $1,830; Shipping Weight: 3,201 Pounds

Production Total: 33,951 *

2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59B

Factory Price: $2,198; Shipping Weight: 3,465 Pounds

Production Total: 36,086*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79B

Factory Price: $2,279; Shipping Weight: 3,634 Pounds

Production Total: 48,384*

* Production Totals include Ford Customline Six Series.

Ford Crestline Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C

Factory Price: $1,898; Shipping Weight: 3,159 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B

Factory Price: $2,055; Shipping Weight: 3,184 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Skyliner Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 60F

Factory Price: $2,164; Shipping Weight: 3,245 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $2,164; Shipping Weight: 3,231 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79C

Factory Price: $2,339; Shipping Weight: 3,568 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals include Ford Customline Six Series.

Ford Crestline V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73C

Factory Price: $1,975; Shipping Weight: 3,280 Pounds

Production Total: 99,677*

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B

Factory Price: $2,131; Shipping Weight: 3,305 Pounds

Production Total: 95,464*

2 Door Skyliner Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 60F

Factory Price: $2,241; Shipping Weight: 3,325 Pounds

Production Total: 13,144*

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $2,241; Shipping Weight: 3,352 Pounds

Production Total: 33,685*

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79C

Factory Price: $2,415; Shipping Weight: 3,684 Pounds

Production Total: 12,797*

* Production Totals include Ford Customline Six Series.

1954 FORD

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 115"

Tire Sizes:

All Except Station Wagons: 6.70 X 15"

Station Wagons: 7.10 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Manual Transmission: 3.90:1

Overdrive: 4.10:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.31:1

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-7/64"

Engine Displacement: 239 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.20 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 130 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 214 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

6 Cylinder Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.625" x 3.60"

Engine Displacement: 223 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.20:1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.54

Horsepower: 115 @ 3,900 RPM

Torque: 193 Ft. Lbs @ 1,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Voltage: 6 Volts

Ground Polarity: Positive

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Pulley

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)

6 Cylinder Engine

Voltage: 6 Volts

Ground Polarity: Positive

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 3 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake .015";

Exhaust .019"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 13 degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 23 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 132 LBS @ 1.50 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .242"

Exhaust: .242"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.002"

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3425"

Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"

8 Cylinder Engine

Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake: .019"

Exhaust .019"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees,

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 5 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 132 Lbs @ 1.50 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .264"

Exhaust: .262"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.002";

Exhaust .0015"-.0035"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3425"

Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.298"-2.299"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .003"-.009"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.188"-2.189"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod End Play: .006"-.016"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons

Station Wagons & Couriers: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints: Station Wagon: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons

Station Wagons & Couriers: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints: Station Wagon: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 & 8 Cylinder:

Part #FAC-11002G

Rotation: Clockwise

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.

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Part #FAA-12127C

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ .50" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-3/4 Degrees @ 6.0" Vacuum

8 Cylinder:

Part #FAE-12127A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 4-1/4 Degrees @ .72" Vacuum

Full Advance: 14-1/4 Degrees @ 4.4" Vacuum

Ford Generator Specifications:

Generator #FBC-10002A

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 1,500 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current Amperes: 1.5 to 2.5 Amperes

Regulator FAC-10505A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.6 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Passenger Cars, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Station Wagons, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: + 1/2 Degree

Camber: + 3/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 24-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees, 7 Minutes

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 6 Cylinder:

Model #1904

1 Barrel

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1 to 1-1/2

Float Setting, Closed: 13/64"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

Model #2100

2 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1 to 1-1/2

Float Setting, Closed: 1-9/32"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Popular Options:

Radio, Heater & Defroster, Power Windows (Not available on Mainline), Power Seat (Not Available on Mainline, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Whitewall Tires.

1954 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction of the 1954 Ford line was on January 6, 1954.

Total Ford Production for the1954 model year was 1,162,472.

1954 Ford Colors &Codes:

A Black

B Sheridan Blue

C Cadet Blue

E Dovetone Gray

F Highland Green

G Killarney Green

H Sea Haze Green

J Lancer Maroon

L Sandalwood Tan

M Sandstone White

N Torch Red

O Glacier Blue

R Cameo Coral

T Skyhaze Green (Blue)

V Goldenrod

Z Sierra Brown

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Customline 4 Door Sedan, Crestline Convertible.

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