1954 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth Plaza, Six, Series P-25-1

Plymouth Savoy, Six, Series P-25-2

Plymouth Belvedere, Six, Series P-25-3

Plaza, Six Cylinder, P-25-1 Series, 114" Wheelbase

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,745; Shipping Weight: 3,004 Pounds: Production Total: 43,077

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,707; Shipping Weight: 2,943 Pounds; Production Total: 1,275

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,598; Shipping Weight: 2,889 Pounds; Production Total: 5,000

2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,044; Shipping Weight: 3,122 Pounds; Production Total: 35,937

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,727; Shipping Weight: 2,943 Pounds; Production Total: 27,976

Savoy, Six Cylinder, P-25-2 Series, 114" Wheelbase

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,853; Shipping Weight: 3,036 Pounds: Production Total: 139,383

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,823; Shipping Weight: 2,982 Pounds; Production Total: 30,700

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,815; Shipping Weight: 2,986 Pounds; Production Total: 25,396

2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,172; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds; Production Total: 450

Chasis Only; Production Total: 3,588

Belvedere, Six Cylinder, P-25-3 Series, 114" Wheelbase

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,933; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds: Production Total: 106,601

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,125; Shipping Weight: 3,038 Pounds; Production Total: 25,592

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,281; Shipping Weight: 3,273 Pounds; Production Total: 6,900

2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,268; Shipping Weight: 3,186 Pounds; Production Total: 9,241

Chasis Only; Production Total: 2,031

1954 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

Hy-Drive Semi-Automatic Transmission: 3.73:1

Tire Size: 6.70 x 15

110 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, All Series

Wheelbase: 114"

Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio:

Standard Transmission: 3.73:1

Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1

Hy-Drive Semi-Automatic Transmission: 3.73:1

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:

Standard Transmission: 475 RPM

Semi-Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications

All Series, with 100 & 110 Horsepower Engines:

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 & 110 Horsepower Engines:

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 & 110 Horsepower Engines:

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 & 110 Horsepower Engines:

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

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

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

Part #1AT-4101C

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 @ 440 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Part #1AT-4101B

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 @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-7/8" 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 #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

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

Beginning Engine Numbers: All Series: P25-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: All Models 13506001, Detroit, Michigan

25163001, Los Angeles, California

20658001, Evansville, Indiana

25590001, 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, Electric Clock, Power Steering, Power Brakes, 110 HP Engine, Turn Signals, Tinted Glass, Windshield Washer, Back-Up Lights, Chrome Wheel Discs, Wire Spoke Wheel Covers, Wheel Trim Rings, White Sidewall Tires, Traffic Light Viewer, Outside Sunshade, Spot Light, Fog Lights, Chrome License Plate Frames, Grille Guard, Bumper Wing Guards, Chrome Gravel Shields, Chrome Exhaust Extension, Two-Tone Paint, Seat Covers, Powerflite Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Hy-Drive Semi-Automatic Transmission.

Paint Colors & Codes

Code Color

601 Black

605 Modesto Blue

606 Avalon Blue Poly

607 San Pedro Blue Poly

615 Berkeley Green

616 Shasta Green Poly

618 San Gabriel Green

630 Pasadena Gray

631 Cascade Gray

640 Pomona Beige

641 Mohave Brown Poly

650 Piedmont Maroon

651 Santa Rosa Coral

655 San Diego Gold

San Leandro Ivory (Two-Tone Only)

San Mateo Wheat (Two-Tone Only)

1954 Plymouth Historical Data

1954 Plymouth models were introduced on October 15, 1953.

Total 1954 Plymouth Production was 433,000.

61,000 1954 Plymouths were built with Powerflite Automatic Transmission

Power Brakes were introduced on March 15, 1954.

Promotional Models Produced:

Plastic: 4 Door Sedan, 1 Door Sation Wagon & 2 Door Station Wagon Ambulance.

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