1958 PLYMOUTH
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth Plaza/DeLuxe Suburban, Six, Series LP1
Plymouth Plaza/DeLuxe Suburban, Eight, Series LP2-L
Plymouth Savoy/Custom Suburban, Six, Series LP1
Plymouth Savoy/Custom Suburban, Eight, Series LP2-M
Plymouth Belvedere/Fury/Sport Suburban, Six, Series LP1
Plymouth Belvedere/Fury/Sport Suburban, Eight, Series LP2-H
Plaza, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,134; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds:
Production Total: 54,194*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,083; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds;
Production Total: 39,062*
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,993; Shipping Weight: 3,170 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,472*
4 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,451; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,625*
2 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,397; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,535*
* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Plaza, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,242; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,190; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,101; Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds;
Production Total: *
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,558; Shipping Weight: 3,740 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,504; Shipping Weight: 3,645 Pounds;
Production Total: *
* Plaza 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,270; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds:
Production Total: 67,933*
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,365; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds:
Production Total: 5,060*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,219; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds;
Production Total: 17,624*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,294; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds
Production Total: 19,500*
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,572; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds
Production Total: 38,707*
4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,712; Shipping Weight: 3,685 Pounds
Production Total: 17,158*
2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,518; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds
Production Total: 5,925*
* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,378; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds:
Production Total: *
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,472; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,327; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,401; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,680; Shipping Weight: 3,755 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,820; Shipping Weight: 3,840 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,626; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, Six Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,404; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds:
Production Total: 49,124*
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,493; Shipping Weight: 3,330 Pounds:
Production Total: 18,194*
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,354; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds
Production Total: 4,229*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,422; Shipping Weight: 3,250 Pounds;
Production Total: 36,043*
4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,725; Shipping Weight: 3,615 Pounds
Production Total: 10,785*
4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $2,865; Shipping Weight: 3,685 Pounds
Production Total: 12,385*
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, Eight Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,512; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds:
Production Total: *
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,600; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,461; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,529; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds;
Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,727; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,941
4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,833; Shipping Weight: 3,745 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $2,973; Shipping Weight: 3,830 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury Sub-Series, Eight Cylinder:
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,032; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,303
Chasis:
Wheelbase:
Passenger Cars: 118 inches.
Suburbans: 122 inches
Tire Sizes:
Fury & 9 Passenger Suburban: 8.00 X 14 inches
All other models: 7.50 X 14 inches
1958 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
225 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, 2 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: 9.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 225 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 330 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
250 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: 9.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 250 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
290 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, Fury:
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 @ 5,200 RPM
Torque: 330 Ft. Lbs @ 3,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50-65 PSI
305 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Golden Commando Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4-1/16" X 3-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 52.81
Horsepower: 305 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 370 Ft. Lbs @ 3,600 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: 2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
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, 318 Cubic Inch:
Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Cam Angle: 29 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC 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, 350 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 Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 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: .365"
Exhaust: .365"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .003"-.005"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .340"
Exhaust: .340"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic 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: .405"
Exhaust: .405"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .002"
Exhaust .002"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .370"
Exhaust: .370"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 15 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.41 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .390"
Exhaust: .390"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .002"
Exhaust .002"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .370"
Exhaust: .370"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Fury Engine:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: .012"; Exhaust: .018"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 17 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1.31 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
Intake: .405"
Exhaust: .405"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .002"
Exhaust .002"
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, 318 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: .0002"-.0022"
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"-.0015"
Main Bolt Torque: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Thrust on Center Bearing
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.007"
8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. In. Golden Commando Engine:
Fitting Pistons:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Pounds
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .013"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.094"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.379"-2.380"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Rod Bolt Torque: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Rod End Play: 009"-.0017"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.629"-2.630"
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: 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: 3-1/4 Pints
*Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 318 Cu. In. 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
8 Cylinder 350 Cu. In. Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater: 17 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
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 #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 #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
Part #1BP-4003F
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 @ 565 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-3/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees
Part #1BP-4003D
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 @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-3/4 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees
Part #1BS-4006B
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 @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-1/8 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees
Part #1BS-4009
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 @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-1/8 Inches of Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 Inches of Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 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
Part #MDL-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
Part #MDT-6001
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 58 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 3,800 RPM
Torque Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 8.5 Ft. Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator # 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 #2644S
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: .015"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2645SC
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: .015"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-3/64"
Model: BBD
Carburetor #2646S
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: .015"
Choke Unloader Valve Clearance: : 1/4"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2761S
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"
Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: None
Model: WCFB
Carburetor #2762S
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
Model: AFB
Carburetor #2641S
Float Level:
Smooth Floats:: 5/16"
Ribbed Floats: 7/32"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 7/16"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .012"
Choke Unloader: 1/4"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Model: AFB
Carburetor #2652S
Float Level:
Smooth Floats:: 3/8"
Ribbed Floats: 9/32"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 7/16"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: None
Choke Unloader: None
Secondary Throttle Lever: None
Automatic Choke Setting: None
Model: AFB
Carburetor #2653S
Float Level:
Smooth Floats:: 5/16"
Ribbed Floats: 7/32"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 7/16"
Choke Piston Lever: .040"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .012"
Choke Unloader: 1/4"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Model: AFB
Carburetor #2644S
Float Level:
Smooth Floats:: 1/4"
Ribbed Floats: 7/32"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns Open
Pump Stroke: 7/16"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .012"
Choke Unloader: 1/4"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Rear Axle Ratios:
Available Ratios: 3.54:1; 3.73:1; 2.93:1; 3.15:1; 3.31:1; 3.90:1; 4.10:1
Popular Options:
Push Button Transistor Radio, Search Tune 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, Sure Grip Differential, Various 8 Cylinder Engine Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
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Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: Fury 2 Door Hardtop, Belvedere 2 Door Hardtop & Belvedere 2 Door Hardtop Taxi
1958 Plymouth Historical Data
1958 Plymouth models were introduced on October 16, 1957.
Total 1958 Plymouth Production was 433,799.
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