1953 Henry J
| Model Designation | Cylinders | Body Style | Trim | Passengers | Body # | Base Price | Shipping Weight, lbs | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 533 | 4 | 2 Door Sedan | Corsair | 5 | 33 | $1,399 | 2,395 | 9,333 |
| Series 534 | 6 | 2 Door Sedan | Corsair DeLuxe | 5 | 34 | $1,561 | 2,445 | 8,172 |
| Total 1953 Henry J Production | 17,505 | |||||||
| General Specifications | Series 533, 4 Cylinder | Series 534, 6 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 100 Inches | |
| Engine Type | Inline 4 Cylinder, L-Head | Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head |
| Bore & Stroke | 3-1/8" X 4-3/8" | 3-1/8" X 3-1/2" |
| Engine Displacement | 134 Cu. In. | 161 Cu. In. |
| Compresssion Ratio | 7.00:1 | 7.00:1 |
| Taxable Horsepower | 15.63 | 23.43 |
| Horsepower | 68 @ 4,000 RPM | 80 @ 3,800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM | 133 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM |
| Normal Oil Pressure | 30 PSI | |
| Rear Axle Ratio | Not Available | |
| Carburetor | Carter YF, 1 Barrel, Model 832S | Carter YF, 1 Barrel, Model 814S |
| Tire Size | 5.90 x 15 inches | |
| Tune Up Specifications | 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Plug Type | Auto-Lite AN-7, or equivalent. | |
| Spark Plug Gap | .030" | |
| Point Gap | .022" | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Ignition Timing | 5 Degrees BTDC, Mark on Flywheel | TDC, Mark on Vibration Damper |
| Engine Idle Speed | 550 RPM | |
| Cylinder Head Torque | 60-65 Ft Lbs | |
| Compression Pressure @ Cranking | 115 | 120 |
| Carter YF Carburetor Specifications | 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|
| Carburetor # | 814S, 833S, 833SA, & 833SB | 820S, 820SA, & 820SB |
| Float Level | 9/32" | |
| Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open | 1 to 12 | 1/2 to 1-1/2 |
| Fuel Pump Data | |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 PSI |
| Valve Specifications | 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tappet Clearance, Running Cold | Intake | .014" | |
| Exhuast | .014" | ||
| Clearance for Timing | .020" | ||
| Valve Seat Angle | 45 degrees | ||
| Valve Timing | Intake Valve Opens | 9 Degrees BTDC | 5 Degrees BTDC |
| Exhaust Valve Closes | 12 Degrees ATDC | ||
| Valve Spring Pressure | 53 Lbs @ 2-7/64" | 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8" | |
| Valve Stem Clearance | Intake | .0015"-.0030" | |
| Exhaust | .0025"-.0045" | ||
| Piston & Ring Data | 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piston Removal | From Above | ||
| Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale | Shim Thickness (Using 3/4" Wide Feeler Gauge) | .0045" | .0025" |
| Pounds Pull on Scale | 5 to 10 | 7 to 12 | |
| Ring Gap (Minimum) | Compression Ring | .008" | .007" |
| Oil Ring | .008" | ||
| Clearance Between Ring & Grooves | Compression Ring | .0005"-.0015" | Top: .002"-.004" Second: .0015"-.0035" |
| Oil Control Ring | .0005"-.0015" | .001"-.0025" | |
| Wrist Pin Diameter | .8118" - .8120" | ||
| Engine Bearing Data | 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Journal Diameter | 1.9375"-1.9380" | 1.8750" |
| Rod Bearing Clearance | .0005"-.0025" | |
| Rod End Play | .004"-.010" | .002"-.008" |
| Rod Bolt Tension, Lbs. Ft. | 50-55 | 32-38 |
| Main Bearing Journal Diameter | 2.3331"-2.3341" | 2.2500" |
| Main Bearing Clearance | .0014" -.0029" | .0009" -.0030" |
| Crankshaft End Play | .043"-.006" | .002"-.008" |
| Main Bolt Tension, Lbs. Ft. | 60-70 | 65-70 |
| Capacities | 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling System | Without Heater | 10-3/4 Quarts | 9 Quarts |
| With Heater | 11-3/4 Quarts | 10 Quarts | |
| Fuel Tank | 13 Gallons | ||
| Engine Oil Refill | 4 Quarts | 5 Quarts | |
| Manual Transmission | Without Overdrive | 1-1/2 Pints | |
| With Overdrive | 2-1/4 Pints | ||
| Rear Axle | 2-1/2 Pints | ||
| Brake Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches | Length | 17-1/2" | |
| Width | Primary Shoe | 2" | |
| Secondary Shoe | 1-3/4" | ||
| Thickness | 3/16" | ||
| Brake Shoe Clearance | .010" | ||
| Wheel Cylinder Bore | Front | 1" | |
| Rear | 13/16" | ||
| Master Cylinder Bore | 1" | ||
| Wheel Alignment Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Caster | 0 Degrees | |
| Camber | + 5/8 Degrees | |
| Toe In | 3/16"-1/4" | |
| Toe Out on Turns | Outer Wheel | 17-1/2 Degrees |
| Inner Wheel | 20 Degrees | |
| Kingpin Inclination | 4 to 4-3/4 Degrees | |
| Generator Specifications | Delco-Remy |
|---|---|
| Model # | 1102789 |
| Rotation | Clockwise |
| Output | 35 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM |
| Brush Spring Tension | 28 Ounces |
| Field Current @ 6 Volts | 1.75-1.9 Amperes |
| Regulator Specifications | Delco-Remy |
|---|---|
| Model # | 1118731 |
| Voltage to Close Points | 6.4 Volts |
| Reverse Current to Open Points | 0-3 Amperes |
| Armature Air Gap | .020" |
| Voltage Regulator Setting | 7.4 Volts |
| Current Regulator Setting | 35 Amperes |
| Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap | .075" |
| Distributor Specifications | Delco-Remy | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cylinder | 6 Cylinder | ||
| Part # | 1110230 | 1110231 | |
| Rotation | Counter-Clockwise | ||
| Cam Angle | 25-34 Degrees | 31-37 Degrees | |
| Point Opening | .022" | ||
| Condenser Capacity | Not Available | ||
| Breaker Arm Spring Tension | 17-21 Ounces | ||
| Centrifugal Advance | Advance Starts | 1 Degree @ 300 RPM | 2 Degrees @ 350 RPM |
| Full Advance | 24 Degress @ 1,500 RPM | 26 Degress @ 1,500 RPM | |
| Vacuum Advance | Plunger Movement starts | 3" Vacuum | 5" Vacuum |
| Full Plunger Travel | 15" Vacuum | ||
| Maximum Advance | 22 Degrees | 14 Degrees | |
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 4 Cylinder:
Part #1110230
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 25-34 Degrees
Point Opening: .022"
Condenser Capacity: N/A
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 24 Degress @ 1,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 3"
Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 22 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Part #1110231
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees
Point Opening: .022"
Condenser Capacity: .Not Available.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 26 Degress @ 1,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15
Maximum Advance: 14 Degrees
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, 4 & 6 Cylinder:
Part #1107131
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11 Ft Lbs Torque
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model K533: 3500000 Continued from 1951
Model K534: 3000001 Continued from 1951
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model K533: K533-001001
Model K534: K534-001001
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1953 Henry J Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was on October 17, 1952.
Total 1953 Henry J Production Totaled: 17,505.
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