1954 PACKARD

1954 PACKARD

Model Designations:

Packard Clipper Special, Series 5400, 8 Cylinder

Packard Clipper DeLuxe, Series 5401, 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Clipper, Series 5411, 8 Cylinder

Packard Cavalier, Series 5402, 8 Cylinder

Packard Line, Series 5431, 8 Cylinder

Packard Patrician Custom, Series 5406, 8 Cylinder

Packard Henney Line, Series 5426, 8 Cylinder

Packard Clipper Special, Series 5400, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5482

Base Price: $2,594; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Pounds

Total Production: 970

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5485

Base Price: $2,544, Shipping Weight: 3,685 Pounds

Total Production: 912

Packard DeLuxe Clipper, Series 5401, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5492

Base Price: $2,695; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Pounds

Total Production: 7,610

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5495

Base Price: $2,645, Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds

Total Production: 1,470

2 Door Sportster Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #5497

Base Price: $2,830; Shipping Weight: 3,595 Pounds

Total Production: 1,336

Chasis; Total Production: 1

Packard Super Clipper, Series 5411, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5462

Base Price: $2,815; Shipping Weight: 3,695 Pounds

Total Production: 6,270

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5465

Base Price: $2,765; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds

Total Production: 887

2 Door Business Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # N/A

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A

Total Production: (Included with Panama 2 Door Hardtop)

2 Door Panama Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #5467

Base Price: $3,125; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds

Total Production: 3,618 (Includes Business Coupe)

Packard Cavalier, Series 5402, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5472

Base Price: $3,344; Shipping Weight: 3,995 Pounds

Total Production: 2,580

Packard, Series 5431, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Pacific Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #5477

Base Price: $3,827; Shipping Weight: 4,065 Pounds

Total Production: 1,189

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #5479

Base Price: $3,935; Shipping Weight: 4,290 Pounds

Total Production: 863

2 Door Caribbean Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #5478

Base Price: $6,100; Shipping Weight: 4,660 Pounds

Total Production: 400

Packard Patrician, Series 5406, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5452

Base Price: $3,890; Shipping Weight: 4,190 Pounds

Total Production: 2,760

Packard Henney Corporate Executive, Series 5426, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body #5451

Base Price: $5,610; Shipping Weight: 4,650 Pounds

Total Production: 65

4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger, Body #5450

Base Price: $5,960; Shipping Weight: 4,720 Pounds

Total Production: 35

Chasis Production:

Clipper Series 5433: Production Total: 120

Packard Series 5413: Production Total: 205

Packard Series 5431: Production Total: 1

1954 PACKARD

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Series 5400, 5401, 5411, & 5431: 122"

Series 5402 & 5406: 127"

Series 5426: 149"

Tire Sizes:

Packard Clipper: 7.60 X 15"

Henney 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 & Super,

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: 165 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 295. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Cavalier,

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: 185 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 310. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Series 2631, Patrician, & Henney,

8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 359 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.70 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 40.61

Horsepower: 212 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 330 Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

Packard, 288 & 327 Cu. In. Engines:

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)

Packard, 359 Cu. In. Engines:

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: TDC 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 .0005"-.003"

Exhaust .0024"-.005"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"

Exhaust: .3398"

Packard, DeLuxe & Super Clipper:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .007"

Exhaust .010"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 14 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 .0005"-.003"

Exhaust .0024"-.005"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"

Exhaust: .3398"

Packard Cavalier:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 9 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 .0005"-.003"

Exhaust .0024"-.005"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"

Exhaust: .3398"

Packard , 5631, Patrician, & Henney:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 15 Degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Lash, Zero Lift:

Intake: .342"

Exhaust: .342"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0005"-.003"

Exhaust .0024"-.005"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"

Exhaust: .3398"

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

Packard 288 & 327 Cu. In. Engines:

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: .012"

Oil Ring: .011"

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.

Packard 259 Cu. In. Engines:

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: .015"

Oil Ring: .015"

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: 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: 4-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1GP-4502E

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 @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

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

Distributor #11108418Rotation: 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 @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 900 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12" to 14-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 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 #1108027

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 570 Amperes, 3.15 Volts @ 13-1/2 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MCL-6129

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: 1-1/16"

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 #2142S

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"

Fast Idle Setting: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 3/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part #2103S

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

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part #2112S

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns to Open

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 5/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 5/8"

Fast Idle Setting: .026"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 3/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1-1/2 Lean

Popular Options:

Standard Radio, Three-Way Tuning Radio with Power Antenna, Rear Seat Speaker, Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seat, Spotlight, Pelican Hood Ornament, Windshield Washer, Curb Alarms, Whitewall Tires, Back-Up Lights, Tinted Glass, Side Molding Mirror, Continental Kit, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission (Standard on Patrician).

1954 Packard, All Models Historical Data

Model Year Introduction date for the 1954 Packard was January 15, 1954. .

Total 1954 Packard Production was 31,291.

On October 1, 1954, Packard merged with Studebaker to form the Studebaker-Packard Corporation.

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