1953 PACKARD

Model Designations:

Packard Clipper Special, Series 2601, 8 Cylinder

Packard Clipper DeLuxe, Series 2611, 8 Cylinder

Packard Cavalier, Series 2602, 8 Cylinder

Packard Mayfair, Series 2631, 8 Cylinder

Packard Caribbean, Series 2631, 8 Cylinder

Packard Patrician, Series 2606, 8 Cylinder

Packard Corporate-Executive, Series 2626, 8 Cylinder

Packard Clipper Special, Series 2601, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2692

Base Price: $2,598; Shipping Weight: 3,730 Pounds

Total Production: 23,126

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2695

Base Price: $2,544, Shipping Weight: 3,700 Pounds

Total Production: 6,370

2 Door Sportster Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2601

Base Price: $2,805; Shipping Weight: 3,720 Pounds

Total Production: 3,671

Chasis; Total Production: 1

Packard Clipper DeLuxe, Series 2611, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2662

Base Price: $2,745; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Pounds

Total Production: 26,037

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2665

Base Price: $2,691; Shipping Weight: 3,720 Pounds

Total Production: 4,678

Packard Cavalier, Series 2602, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2672

Base Price: $3,244; Shipping Weight: 3,975 Pounds

Total Production: 10,799

Packard, Series 2631, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Mayfair Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2677

Base Price: $3,278; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds

Total Production: 5,150

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #2679

Base Price: $3,486; Shipping Weight: 4,125 Pounds

Total Production: 1,518

2 Door Caribbean Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #2678

Base Price: $5,210; Shipping Weight: 4,265 Pounds

Total Production: 750

Packard Patrician, Series 2606, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2652

Base Price: $3,740; Shipping Weight: 4,190 Pounds

Total Production: 7,456

4 Door Formal Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2653

Base Price: $6,531; Shipping Weight: 4,335 Pounds

Total Production: 25

Packard Henney Corporate Executive, Series 2626, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body #2651

Base Price: $6,900; Shipping Weight: 4,650 Pounds

Total Production: 100

4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger, Body #2650

Base Price: $7,100; Shipping Weight: 4,720 Pounds

Total Production: 50

Chasis Production, 2602, 2606 & 2631:

Combined Total Production: 9

1953 PACKARD

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Series 2601, 2611, & 2631: 122"

Series 2602 & 2606: 127"

Series 2626: 149"

Tire Sizes:

Packard Clipper: 7.60 X 15"

Executive Series: 8.20 X 15"

All Others: 8.00 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Manual Transmission: 3.9:1

Overdrive: 4.0:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.54:1

General Engine Specifications, Packard Clipper Special, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2 X 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 288.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.70 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 150 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Clipper DeLuxe, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 327.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 160 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 295. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Mayfair, Series 2631, Cavalier, Patrician, & Executive, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 327.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 180 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 300 Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

Packard, All Series:

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage: 6 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap:

Auto-Lite Distributor: .017"

Delco-Remy Distributor: .016"

Cam Angle:

Auto-Lite Distributor: 27 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor: 26-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-62 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

Packard Clipper Special:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .007"

Exhaust .010"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 140 Lbs @ 1-13/32 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .342"

Exhaust: .342"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .0025"-.005"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"

Exhaust: .3398"

Packard, Except Clipper Special:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 4 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 140 Lbs @ 1-13/32 inches

Valve Lash, Zero Lift:

Intake: .342"

Exhaust: .337"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .0025"-.005"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"

Exhaust: .3398"

Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

All Series:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 16

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8753"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Rod End Play: .003"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 60-65 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.746"-2.747"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities, All Series:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

Clipper & Clipper DeLuxe: 7 PSI

All Others: 12 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 12 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1GP-4502D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 250 RPM

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110836

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 9" to 11-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees

Distributor #1110841

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 9-1/2" to 11"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102778

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87 - 2.0 Amperes

Regulator #1118829

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.1 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 44 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GGW-6003A

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces

Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes

Regulator #VBE-6102A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1107943

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 5.67 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 15 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #1108008

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 5.67 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 14 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MCL-6122

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,900 RPM

Torque Test: 410 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 8.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:

All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1'

Wheel Alignment:

Caster, Desired: - 1 Degree

Camber, Desired: + 1/4 Degree

Toe In: 0 to 1/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22 to 24 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-5/6 Degrees

Carter WGD Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part #784S, 986S, 928S, 2102S

Float Level: 13/64"

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

Pump Stroke: 1/2"

Fast Idle Setting: .023"

Unloader Adjustment: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Carter WCFB Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part #985S

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns to Open

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 5/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 5/8"

Pump Stroke: 9/32"

Fast Idle Setting: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 3/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part #2084S

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Turns to Open

Float Level:

Primary: 5/32"

Secondary: 5/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 5/8"

Fast Idle Setting: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 3/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

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1953 Packard, All Models Historical Data

Model Year Introduction date for the 1953 Packard was November 28, 1952.

Total 1953 Packard Production was 89,740.

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