1952 PLYMOUTH
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth ConcordSix (Short Wheelbase), Series P-22
Plymouth Cambridge Six, Series P-23
Plymouth Cranbrook Six, Series P-23
Concord Six, P-22 Series, 111" Wheelbase
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,753; Shipping Weight: 2,959 Pounds; Production Total: 49,139 *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,610; Shipping Weight: 2,893 Pounds; Production Total: 14,255 *
2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $2,163; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds; Production Total: 76,520 *
2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger, (Savoy Trim)
Base Price: $2,287; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds; Production Total: *
* Suburban production with standard trim and Savoy trim is combined.
Production figures are for model years 1951 & 1952 combined.
Concord Six, P-23 Series, 118-1/2" Wheelbase
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,822; Shipping Weight: 3,068 Pounds: Production Total: 179,417 *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,784; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds; Production Total: 101,784 *
* Combined 1951 & 1952 Production
Cambridge Six, P-23 Series, 118-1/2" Wheelbase
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,914; Shipping Weight: 3,088 Pounds: Production Total: 388,735 *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,883; Shipping Weight: 3,046 Pounds; Production Total: 126,725 *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, (Belvedere) 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,216; Shipping Weight: 3,105 Pounds; Production Total: 51,266 *
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,329; Shipping Weight: 3,256; Production Total: 15,650 *
Chasis, Production Total: 4,171 *
* Combined 1951 & 1952 Production
1952 PLYMOUTH
97 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, All Series
Wheelbase:
P-22: 111"
P-23: 118-1/2"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 217.8 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 97 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
P-22: 3.73:1 or 3.90:1
P-23: 3.90:1 or 4.10:1
Tire Size:
P-22: 6.40 x 15
P-23: 6.70 x 15
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications
All Series, with 97 Horsepower Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .010"; Exhaust .010"
Clearance for Timing: .014"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"
Exhaust .004"
Piston & Ring Data
97 Horsepower Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Pounds Pull on Scale: Slight Drag on Bore, but able to fall freely at it's own weight.
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .012"
Oil Ring: .012
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring: .002"-.004"
Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"
Engine Bearing Data
97 Horsepower Engine
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
All Series, With 97 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13 Quarts
With Heater: 14 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Part #1AT-4011
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications
Part #MCH-6201
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft. Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications
Generator #GGW-6001K
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Carter Carburetor Adjustments
Model: BB
Carburetor #D6H1-2
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 22
Fast Idle Adjustment: None
Unloader Adjustment: None
Beginning Engine Numbers: All Series: P22-1001 (Continued from 1951)
Beginning Serial Numbers: P12 Concord 18192501, Detroit, Michigan
28519101, Los Angeles, California
28015701, Evansville, Indiana
24056701, San Leandro, California
P23 Cambridge 12906701. Detroit, Michigan
25546101, Los Angeles, California
25125301, Evansville, Indiana
28485001, San Leandro, California
P23C Cranbrook 12906701. Detroit, Michigan
25546101, Los Angeles, California
25125301, Evansville, Indiana
28485001, San Leandro, California
Brake Specifications
Lining Dimensions/ Wheel:
Length: Front, 21"; Rear, 18-1/2"
Width, 2",
Thickness, .200"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-3/8"
Rear: 1-3/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-3/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: Zero;
Camber: Zero;
Toe In; 0 to 1/16 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 degrees
Kingpin Angle: 5 to 6-1/2 Degrees
Popular Options
Radio & Antenna, Rear Seat Speaker, Electric Clock, Heater & Defroster, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner, Wheel Discs, Wheel Trim Rings, White Sidewall Tires, License Plate Frames, Bumper Guards, Bumper Wing Guards, Grille Guards, Chrome Exhaust Extension, Spot Light, Fog Lights, Outside Sunshade, Outside Rear View Mirror, Traffic Light Viewer, Chrome Stone Guards, Vent-T-Shades, Locking Gas Cap, Mud Guard Flaps.
Paint Colors & Codes
Code Color
501 Black
505 Wedgewood Blue
507 Belmont Blue (Early 1952)
507 Coronado Blue Poly (Late 1952)
520 Nile Green
522 Lido Green
535 Sterling Gray
536 Luna Gray
545 Palm Beige
560 Mecca Maroon
561 Mexico Red
562 Empire Maroon
1952 Plymouth Historical Data
1952 Plymouth models were introduced on January 4, 1952.
Total 1952 Plymouth Production was 368,000.
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: None
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