1954 Henry J

Model Designations:

Henry J Corsair, Series K543, 4 Cylinder

Henry J Corsair DeLuxe, Series K544, 6 Cylinder

Henry J Corsair, Series K543, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Passenger, Body # 3

Base Price: $1,404; Shipping Weight: 2,405 Pounds;

Production total: 800

Henry J Corsair DeLuxe, Series K544, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Passenger, Body # 4

Base Price: $1,561; Shipping Weight: 2,445 Pounds;

Production total: 325

1954 Henry J

Henry J, Series 533, 4 Cylinder, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 100 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 134 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 15.63

Horsepower: 68 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 109 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter YF, 1 Barrel, Model 820S

Tire Size: 5.90 x 15 inches;

Henry J, Series 534, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 100 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 161 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.43

Horsepower: 80 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 133 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter YF, 1 Barrel, Model 814S

Tire Size: 5.90 x 15 inches;

Tune Up Specifications, 4 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AN-7, or equivalent.

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC, Mark on Flywheel

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 115

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AN-7, or equivalent.

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .022"

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

Ignition Timing: TDC, Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking, 120

Carter YF Carburetor Specifications, 4 Cylinder:

Carburetor #814S, 833S, 833SA, & 833SB

Float Level: 9/32"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1 to 12

Carter YF Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Carburetor #820S, 820SA, & 820SB

Float Level: 9/32"

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

Fuel Pump Data:

Pressure: 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 PSI

Valve Specifications, 4 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .014"; Exhaust .014"

Clearance for Timing: .020"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 12 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 53 Lbs @ 2-7/64"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"

Exhaust .0025"-.0045"

Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .014"; Exhaust .014"

Clearance for Timing: .020"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 12 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"

Exhaust .0025"-.0045"

Piston & Ring Data, 4 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0045" (Using 3/4" Wide Feeler Gauge)

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10

Ring Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .008"

Oil Ring: .008"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0005"-.0015"

Oil Control Ring: .0005"-.0015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8118" - .8120"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0025" (Using 3/4" Wide Feeler Gauge)

Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 12

Ring Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .008"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .002"-.004"

Second Ring: .0015"-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8118" - .8120"

Engine Bearing Data, 4 Cylinder:

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9375"-1.9380"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3331"-2.3341"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0014" -.0029"

Crankshaft End Play: .043"-.006"

Main Bolt Tension: 60-70 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder:

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.8750"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .002"-.008" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 32-38 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.250"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0009" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 65-70 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, 4 Cylinder

Cooling System: 10-3/4 Quarts Without Heater; 11-3/4 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 13 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts;

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints

With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Capacities, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 9 Quarts Without Heater; 10 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 13 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints

With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Brake Specifications, 4 & 6 Cylinder Models:

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, 4 & 6 Cylinder:

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

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications, 4 & 6 Cylinder Models

Part #1102789

Rotation: Clockwise

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Volts

Regulator #1118731

Cutout Relay:

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 & Volgate Armature Air Gap: .075"

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 K543: 3500000 Continued from 1951

Model K544: 3000001 Continued from 1951

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model K543: K543-001001

Model K544: K544-001001

Popular Options

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1954 Henry J Historical Data

Model Year Introduction was on December 1, 1953.

Total 1954 Henry J Production Totaled: 1,125.

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