1955 PLYMOUTH
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth Plaza, Six, Series P26
Plymouth Plaza, Eight, Series P27
Plymouth Savoy, Six, Series P26
Plymouth Savoy, Eight, Series P27
Plymouth Belvedere, Six, Series P26
Plymouth Belvedere, Eight, Series P27
Plaza, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,756; Shipping Weight: 3,129 Pounds:
Production Total: 84,156*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,713; Shipping Weight: 3,089 Pounds;
Production Total: 53,610*
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,614; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,882
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,052; Shipping Weight: 3,261 Pounds;
Production Total: 31,788*
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,133; Shipping Weight: 3,282 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,442*
* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Plaza, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,859; Shipping Weight: 3,246 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,816; Shipping Weight: 3,202 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,155; Shipping Weight: 3,389 Pounds;
Production Total: *
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,237; Shipping Weight: 3,408 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,442*
* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,855; Shipping Weight: 3,154 Pounds:
Production Total: 162,741*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,812; Shipping Weight: 3,109 Pounds;
Production Total: 74,880*
* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,958; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,915; Shipping Weight: 3,224 Pounds;
Production Total: *
* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,954; Shipping Weight: 3,159 Pounds:
Production Total: 160,984*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,911; Shipping Weight: 3,129 Pounds
Production Total: 41,645*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,088; Shipping Weight: 3,149 Pounds;
Production Total: 47,375*
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,297; Shipping Weight: 3,330 Pounds
Production Total: 18,488*
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,057; Shipping Weight: 3,267 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,014; Shipping Weight: 3,228 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,192; Shipping Weight: 3,261 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,326; Shipping Weight: 3,409 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,743
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,400; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Chasis:
Wheelbase: All Series, 115 inches.
Tire Sizes:
All models: 6.70 X 15 inches
1955 PLYMOUTH
117 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, All Series
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 230 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.40 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 117 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 177 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-45 PSI
157 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, All Series
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 241.3 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.6 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 37.81
Horsepower: 157 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 217 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
167 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor, All Series
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 259 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.6 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 40.61
Horsepower: 167 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 231 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
177 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor, All Series
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 259 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.6 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 40.61
Horsepower: 177 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 231 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Ground Polarity: 6 Volt, Positive Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Ground Polarity: 6 Volt, Positive Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-165
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 26-28 Degrees
Both Sets of Points: 32-36 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .010"; Exhaust .012"
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: 111 Lbs @ 1-3/8 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .365"
Exhaust: .365"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .003"-.005"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .340"
Exhaust: .340"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero; Exhaust Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 140 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .360"
Exhaust: .360"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .370"
Exhaust: .370"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings Data:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Pounds
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .010"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8592"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.061"-2.062"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Rod End Play: .006"-.011"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Bearing Clearance: .005"-.0015"
Main Bolt Torque: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Thrust on Rear Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
8 Cylinder Engines:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Pounds
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .010"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8592"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.9375"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Rod End Play: .006"-.014"; Golden Commando Engine: .009"-.0017"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"
Bearing Clearance: .005"-.0015"
Main Bolt Torque: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Thrust on Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Capacities
6 Cylinder Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13 Quarts
With Heater: 14 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 7 PSI
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 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
*Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
8 Cylinder Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 7 PSI (14 PSI with Air Conditioning)
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 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
*Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engines:
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:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4-3/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees
8 Cylinder Engines:
Part #1AZ-4003C
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 26-28 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets: 32-26 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 17 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees
Part #1AZ-4003E
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 26-28 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets: 32-26 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 11-1/4 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7 Degrees
Part #1AZ-4003G
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 26-28 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets: 32-26 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 1,650 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 8-1/2 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 4 Degrees
Part #1AZ-4003H
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 26-28 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets: 32-26 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 1,650 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 17 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
6 Cylinder:
Part #MCH-6305
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
8 Cylinder:
Part #MCH-6206
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-6012B
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Positive
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-6201A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator #GGW-6016A
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Positive
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-6201A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.2 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006"-.010"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: - 1 Degree
Camber:
Left Side: + 1/2 Degree
Right Side: 0 Degrees
Toe In; 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
Carter Carburetor Adjustments:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2062S-SA
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 54/64"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .022"-.026"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Overdrive Kickdown Switch Adjustment: 1/64"-3/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2063S-SA
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 54/64"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .022"-.026"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2116S-SA
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 54/64"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .022"-.026"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Dashpot Adjustment: 3/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2115S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 51/64"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .019"-.023"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
8 Cylinder Engines:
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2141S, 2155S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 58/64"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .013"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2154S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 58/64"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .013"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-3/64"
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2262S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 58/64"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .013"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Dashpot Setting: 1/16"
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2253S
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary: 1/8"
Secondary: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary: 5/8"
Secondary: 11/16"
Fast Idle: .012"
Choke Unloader: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Rear Axle Ratios:
Standard: 3.73:1
Overdrive: 4.0:1
Automatic Transmission: 3.54:1
Popular Options
Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Heater, Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Seat, Power Windows, Whitewall Tires, Full Wheel Discs, Wire Wheel Discs, Grille Guard, Dual Exhausts (8 Cylinder), Windshield Washer, Variable Speed Wipers, Tinted Glass, Bumper Guards, Seat Covers, Oil Filter, Various 8 Cylinder Engine Options.
Paint Colors & Codes
Code Color
601 Black
605 Miami Blue
606 Biscayne Blue
607 Tampa Turquoise
615 Tamiami Green
616 Gulf Green
617 Glades Green
618 Largo Green
630 Pasadena Gray
640 Saratoga Sand
641 Cypress Brown
650 Pompano Peach
651 Seminole Scarlet
655 Orlando Ivory
Bimini Blue Green (Two-Tone Only)
1955 Plymouth Historical Data
1955 Plymouth models were introduced on November 17, 1954.
Total 1955 Plymouth Production was 672,100.
60.8% of the 1955 Plymouths had V-8 Engines.
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: 4 Door Sedan, & Taxi
Metal: Sedan
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