1953 PLYMOUTH
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth Cambridge Six, Series P-24-1
Plymouth Cranbrook Six, Series P-24-2
Cambridge, Six, Cylinder, P-24-1 Series, 114" Wheelbase
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,745; Shipping Weight: 2,893 Pounds: Production Total: 93,585
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,717; Shipping Weight: 2,934 Pounds; Production Total: 1,050
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,598; Shipping Weight: 2,888 Pounds; Production Total: 6,975
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,044; Shipping Weight: 3,129 Pounds; Production Total: 43,545
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,727; Shipping Weight: 2,943 Pounds; Production Total: 56,800
Cranbrook, Six, Cylinder, P-24-2 Series, 114" Wheelbase
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,855; Shipping Weight: 3,023 Pounds: Production Total: 298,976
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,823; Shipping Weight: 2,971 Pounds; Production Total: 92,102
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger (Belvedere)
Base Price: $2,044; Shipping Weight: 3,027 Pounds; Production Total: 35,185
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,187; Shipping Weight: 3,170 Pounds; Production Total: 12,089
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,200; Shipping Weight: 3,193 Pounds; Production Total: 6,301
Chasis Only; Production Total: 843
1953 PLYMOUTH
100 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, All Series
Wheelbase: 114"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 217.8 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.10 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 177 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.73:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications
All Series, with 100 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
100 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
100 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 100 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13 Quarts
With Heater: 14 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
With Hy-Drive: 10 Quarts
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Part #1AT-4101
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-6205
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 #D6U1
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
Model: BB
Carburetor #D6P1-2
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
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: P24-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: All Models 13070001, Detroit, Michigan
25136001, Los Angeles, California
20070001, Evansville, Indiana
25560001, 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 1/8 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, Rear Seat Speaker, Heater & Defroster, Turn Signals, Tinted Glass, Windshield Washer, Back-Up Lights, Chrome Wheel Discs, Chrome Wire Spoke Wheel Covers, Chrome Wire Wheels, Wheel Trim Rings, White Sidewall Tires, Traffic Light Viewer, Outside Sunshade, Spot Light, Fog Lights, Chrome License Plate Frames, Grille Guard, Bumper Wing Guards, Front Fender Molding for Cambridge, Rear Fender Molding for Cambridge, Chrome Grille Molding for Cambridge, Chrome Gravel Shields, Chrome Exhaust Extension, Seat Covers, Special Taxi Package, Overdrive, Hy-Drive Semi-Automatic Transmission.
Paint Colors & Codes
Code Color
601 Black
605 Valencia Blue
607 Coronado Blue Poly
620 Monterrey Green
622 Cactus Green Poly
635 Cortez Gray
636 Pecos Gray
645 Suede
646 Sonora Bronze Poly
661 Toreador Red
662 Plaza Maroon Poly
664 Patio Cream
1953 Plymouth Historical Data
1953 Plymouth models were introduced on November 20, 1952.
Total 1953 Plymouth Production was 636,000.
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: 4 Door Sedan & 4 Door Taxi
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