1956 PLYMOUTH

1956 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth Plaza/DeLuxe Suburban, Six, Series P28

Plymouth Plaza/DeLuxe Suburban, Eight, Series P29-1

Plymouth Savoy/Custom Suburban, Six, Series P28

Plymouth Savoy/Custom Suburban, Eight, Series P29-2

Plymouth Belvedere/Fury/Sport Suburban, Six, Series P28

Plymouth Belvedere/Fury/Sport Suburban, Eight, Series P29-3

Plaza, Six Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,868; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds:

Production Total: 60,197*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,825; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds;

Production Total: 43,022*

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,726; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,728

2 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,138; Shipping Weight: 3,285 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,866*

* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Plaza, Eight Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,971; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds:

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,928; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds;

Production Total: *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,829; Shipping Weight: 3,170 Pounds;

Production Total: *

2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,241; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds;

Production Total: *

* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Savoy, Six Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,967; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds:

Production Total: 151,762*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,924; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds;

Production Total: 57,927*

2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,071; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds

Production Total: 16,473*

4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,255; Shipping Weight: 3,375 Pounds

Production Total: 33,333*

2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,209; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds

Production Total: 9,489*

* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Savoy, Eight Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,070; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds:

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,027; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds;

Production Total: *

2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,174; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,358; Shipping Weight: 3,565 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,312; Shipping Weight: 3,500 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Belvedere, Six Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,051; Shipping Weight: 3,170 Pounds:

Production Total: 84,218*

4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,223; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds:

Production Total: 17,515*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,008; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds

Production Total: 19,057*

2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,155; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds;

Production Total: 24,723*

4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,425; Shipping Weight: 3,420 Pounds

Production Total: 15,104*

* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Belvedere, Eight Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,154; Shipping Weight: 3,325 Pounds:

Production Total: *

4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,326; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds:

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,111; Shipping Weight: 3,285 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,258; Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds;

Production Total: *

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,419; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds;

Production Total: 6,735

4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,528; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Fury Sub-Series, Eight Cylinder:

2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,807; Shipping Weight: 3,650 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,485

Chasis:

Wheelbase: All Series, 115 inches.

Tire Sizes:

Fury: 7.10 X 15 inches

All other models: 6.70 X 15 inches

1956 PLYMOUTH

125 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, One Barrel Carburetor, 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: 7.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 125 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-45 PSI

131 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, Two Barrel Carburetor, 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: 7.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 131 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 203 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40-45 PSI

180 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, Two Barrel Carburetor, All Series

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

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

Engine Displacement: 270 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 42.05

Horsepower: 180 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

187 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, Two Barrel Carburetor, All Series

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

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

Engine Displacement: 277 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.0

Horsepower: 187 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 265 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

200 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor, All Series

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

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

Engine Displacement: 277 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.0

Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 272 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

240 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor, Fury Sub-Series:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 3.8125" X 3.3125"

Engine Displacement: 303 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.51

Horsepower: 240 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-80

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, Except Fury:

Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-52

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley

277 Cu. In. Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor: TDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Fury:

Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-250

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Cam Angle: 31 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: 130 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, 277 Cubic Inch Engine:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .020"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 12 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .374"

Exhaust: .380"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .370"

Exhaust: .370"

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 270 Cubic Inch Engine:

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"

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 303 Cubic Inch Fury Engine:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .010"; Exhaust .018"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 17 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .379"

Exhaust: .376"

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, 277 Cu. In. 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: .9842"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Rod End Play: .006"-.014"; Golden Commando Engine: .009"-.0017"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Bearing Clearance: .005"-.0023"

Main Bolt Torque: 85 Ft. Lbs.

Thrust on Center Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"

8 Cylinder, 270 Cu. In. 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"

8 Cylinder, 303 Cu. In. Fury 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: .9842"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Rod End Play: .006"-.014"; Golden Commando Engine: .009"-.0017"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Bearing Clearance: .005"-.0023"

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, 277 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 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

8 Cylinder Engines, 270 Cu. In.:

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

8 Cylinder Fury Engines, 303 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 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 #1JB-4301A

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 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 @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/2 Inches of Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15 Inches of Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees

Part #1JB-4301B

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 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 @ 385 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-1/2 Inches of Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15 Inches of Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Part #MDF-6002

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft. Lbs Torque

Part #MDG-6001

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 4,400 RPM

Torque Test: 210 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 5 Ft. Lbs Torque

8 Cylinder:

Part #MDF-6007

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft. Lbs Torque

Part #MDG-6002

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 4,400 RPM

Torque Test: 210 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 5 Ft. Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #GJC-7001A, GJC-7002A, GJC-7003B

Rotation: Clockwise

Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18 to 36 Ounces

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6201A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 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 #2293S

Float Level: 7/32"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open

Pump Adjustment: 54/64"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBS

Carburetor #2294S

Float Level: 7/32"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open

Pump Adjustment: 54/64"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"

Overdrive Kickdown Switch Adjustment: 1/64"-3/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBS

Carburetor #2295S

Float Level: 7/32"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open

Pump Adjustment: 54/64"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"

Dashpot Adjustment: 3/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBS

Carburetor #2403S

Float Level: 9/32"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Adjustment: 54/64"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBS

Carburetor #2410S

Float Level: 9/32"

Idle Screw Settings: 1 to 2 Turns Open

Pump Adjustment: 54/64"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

8 Cylinder Engines:

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2422S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"-.019"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2423S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"-.019"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-3/64"

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2424S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"-.019"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Dashpot Setting: 1/16"

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2429S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1-3/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2300S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-3/64"

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2301S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Dashpot Setting: 1/64"

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2407S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2408S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-3/64"

Model: BBD

Carburetor #2409S-SA

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open

Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"

Idle Cam Clearance: .020"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .015"

Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Dashpot Setting: 1/16"

Model: WCFB

Carburetor #2442S

Idle Screw Settings: 1 to 2 Turns Open

Float Level:

Primary: 7/32"

Secondary: 9/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 25/32"

Fast Idle: .012"

Choke Unloader: 11/64"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Model: WCFB

Carburetor #2442S, 2202S-A, 2002S-B

Idle Screw Settings: 1 to 2 Turns Open

Float Level:

Primary: 7/32"

Secondary: 9/32"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 25/32"

Fast Idle: .015"

Choke Unloader: 11/64"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Rear Axle Ratios:

Standard: 3.73:1

Overdrive: 4.0:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.73:1

Popular Options

Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Hi-Way Hi-Fi Record Player, Heater, Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Seat, Power Windows, Whitewall Tires, Full Wheel Discs, Wire Wheel Discs, Grille Guard, Windshield Washer, Variable Speed Wipers, Tinted Glass, Bumper Guards, Seat Covers, Front & Rear Seat Belts, Padded Dash Board, Undercoating, Various 8 Cylinder Engine Options.

Paint Colors & Codes

Code Color

601 Jet Black

605 Powder Blue

607 Wedgewood Blue

608 Turquoise Blue

609 Midnight Blue

615 Sea Spray Green

617 Pine Green

630 Pearl Gray

631 Charcoal Gray

640 Bronze

650 Cherry Red

651 Briar Rose

655 Canary Yellow

657 Eggshell White

Two-Tone Only Colors

Pink Champagne

Cable Red

Milan Yellow (Green)

Gazelle Blue

Salty Green

Promotional Models Produced:

Plastic: Belvedere 4 Door Sedan, & 4 Door Taxi

Metal: 2 DoorSedan

1956 Plymouth Historical Data

1956 Plymouth models were introduced on October 21, 1955.

Total 1956 Plymouth Production was 521,000.

63.7% of the 1956 Plymouths had V-8 Engines.

61.7% of the 1956 Plymouths had Automatic Transmissions.