1957 PLYMOUTH
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth Plaza/DeLuxe Suburban, Six, Series KP30
Plymouth Plaza/DeLuxe Suburban, Eight, Series KP31-1
Plymouth Savoy/Custom Suburban, Six, Series KP30
Plymouth Savoy/Custom Suburban, Eight, Series KP31-2
Plymouth Belvedere/Fury/Sport Suburban, Six, Series KP30
Plymouth Belvedere/Fury/Sport Suburban, Eight, Series KP31-3
Plaza, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,030; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds:
Production Total: 70,248*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,984; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds;
Production Total: 49,137*
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,874; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,874*
2 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,305; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds;
Production Total: 20,111*
4 Door Taxi Special, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,174; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds:
Production Total: N/A*
* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Plaza, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,130; Shipping Weight: 3,405 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,084; Shipping Weight: 3,330 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,974; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,405; Shipping Weight: 3,685 Pounds;
Production Total: *
4 Door Taxi Special, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,274; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds:
Production Total: N/A*
* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,169; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds:
Production Total: 153,094*
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,292; Shipping Weight: 3,375 Pounds:
Production Total: 7,601*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,122; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds;
Production Total: 55,590*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,204; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds
Production Total: 31,373*
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,469; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Pounds
Production Total: 40,227*
4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,624; Shipping Weight: N/A
Production Total: 9,357*
2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,415; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Pounds
Production Total: 11,196*
* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,269; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds:
Production Total: *
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,392; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,222; Shipping Weight: 3,335 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,304; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,569; Shipping Weight: 3,840 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,724; Shipping Weight: N/A
Production Total: *
2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,515; Shipping Weight: 3,755 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,285; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds:
Production Total: 110,414*
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,394; Shipping Weight: 3,350 Pounds:
Production Total: 37,446*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,239; Shipping Weight: 3,235 Pounds
Production Total: 55,590*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,324; Shipping Weight: 3,280 Pounds;
Production Total: 67,268*
4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,597; Shipping Weight: 3,655 Pounds
Production Total: 15,444*
4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $2,752; Shipping Weight: N/A
Production Total: 7,988*
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,385; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds:
Production Total: *
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,494; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,339; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,424; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,613; Shipping Weight: 3,585 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,866
4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,697; Shipping Weight: 3,840 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $2,852; Shipping Weight: N/A
Production Total: *
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury Sub-Series, Eight Cylinder:
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,900; Shipping Weight: 3,595 Pounds;
Production Total: 7,438
Chasis:
Wheelbase: All Series, 118 inches.
Tire Sizes:
Fury: 8.00 X 14 inches
All other models: 7.50 X 14 inches
1957 PLYMOUTH
132 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: 8.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 132 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 205 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-45 PSI
197 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: 197 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 270 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
215 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor, All Series
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-29/32" X 3-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 301 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 215 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
235 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor, All Series
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-29/32" X 3-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 301 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 235 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 305 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
290 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor, All Series
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-29/32" X 3-5/16"
Engine Displacement: 318 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 290 @ 5,400 RPM
Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs @ 4,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
Tune-Up Data:
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-51
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: TDC 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, 277 Cubic Inch:
Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-52
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle: 29 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
With 1BJ Distributor: TDC, Mark On Pulley
With 1BP Distributor: 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)
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 301 Cu. In.:
Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-52
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle: 29 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
With 1BP-4003A Distributor: 4 Degrees BTDC, Mark on Pulley
With 1BP-4003 Distributor: 8 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)
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. In.:
Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-32
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle:
Each Point Set: 29-32 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets of Points: 36-39 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 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:
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: 115 Lbs @ 1.38 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .379"
Exhaust: .379"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .340"
Exhaust: .340"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 277 & 301Cubic Inch Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .010"; Exhaust .018"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 8 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1.31 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .387"
Exhaust: .387"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .370"
Exhaust: .370"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Engine:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .018"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 17 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 21 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 185 Lbs @ 1.28 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .405"
Exhaust: .405"
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, All 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: 14 PSI
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 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: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerflite: 10 Quarts
Torqueflite: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 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
Part #1BR-4001
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 @ 460 RPM
Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees
8 Cylinder Engines:
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
Part #1BP-4003
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 29 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 @ 575 RPM
Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-1/8 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
Part #1BP-4003A
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 29 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 @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 1 Degrees @ 950 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-1/2 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13-1/2 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees
Part #1BP-4003C
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 29 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: 6 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-1/2 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees
Part #1BS-4003
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 26-28 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets of Points: 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: 8 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 9-1/8 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10-1/4 Degrees
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MDM-6001
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM
Torque Test: 225 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6 Ft. Lbs Torque
6 Cylinder:
Part #MDM-6004
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM
Torque Test: 225 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6 Ft. Lbs Torque
8 Cylinder:
Part #MDM-6002
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 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-7003B, GJC-7012A
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"-.008"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .013"-.018"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster:
Left Side: - 3/4 Degree
Right Side: +3/4 Degree
Camber:
Left Side: + 3/8 Degree
Right Side: 0 Degrees
Toe In: 3/32 to 5/32 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18-3/4 degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 degrees
Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 0 Camber
Carter Carburetor Adjustments:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2567S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 27/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2568S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 27/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Overdrive Kickdown Switch Adjustment: 3/62"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBS
Carburetor #2569S
Float Level: 7/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment: 27/32"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .016"-.020"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/64"
Dashpot Adjustment: 3/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
8 Cylinder Engines:
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2512S-A-B-C
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .020"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2513S-A-B-C
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .020"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-3/64"
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2514S-A-B-C
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 1-1/32"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .020"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Dashpot Setting: 1/16"
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2725S
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
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2530S-A
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary: 7/32"
Secondary: 9/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 25/32"
Fast Idle: .010"
Choke Unloader: 15/64"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2631S
Idle Screw Settings: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary: 7/32"
Secondary: 11/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 23/32"
Fast Idle: None
Choke Unloader: None
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: None
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2632S-A
Idle Screw Settings: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Float Level:
Primary: 7/32"
Secondary: 11/32"
Float Drop:
Primary: 23/32"
Secondary: 23/32"
Fast Idle: .018"
Choke Unloader: 1/8"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Rear Axle Ratios:
Standard: 3.53:1
Overdrive: 3.9:1
Automatic Transmission: 3.54:1 or 3.35:1
Popular Options:
Push Button Transistor Radio, Search Tune Transistor Radio & Hi-Fi, Rear Seat Speaker, Hi-Way Hi-Fi Record Player, Heater & Defroster, 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
Information Not Available
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: Belvedere 2 Door Hardtop, & 2 Door Hardtop Taxi
1957 Plymouth Historical Data
1957 Plymouth models were introduced on October 25, 1956.
Total 1957 Plymouth Production was 762,231.
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