1959 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth Savoy/DeLuxe Suburban, Six, Series MP1-L

Plymouth Savoy/DeLuxe Suburban, Eight, Series MP2-L

Plymouth Belvedere/Custom Suburban, Six, Series MP1-M

Plymouth Belvedere/Custom Suburban, Eight, Series MP2-M

Plymouth Fury/Sport Suburban, Eight, Series MP2-H

Plymouth Sport Fury, Eight, Series MP2-P

Savoy, Six Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,283; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds:

Production Total: 84,274*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,232; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds;

Production Total: 46,979*

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,143; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds

Production Total: 1,051

4 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,641; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds

Production Total: 35,086*

2 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,574; Shipping Weight: 3,560 Pounds

Production Total: 15,074*

* Savoy 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Savoy, Eight Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,402; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds:

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,352; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds;

Production Total: *

4 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,761; Shipping Weight: 3,725 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door DeLuxe Suburban, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,694; 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: $2,440; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds:

Production Total: 67,980*

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,525; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds:

Production Total: 18,194*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,389; Shipping Weight: 3,225 Pounds

Production Total: 13,816*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,461; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,469*

4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,762; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds

Production Total: 35,024*

* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.

Belvedere, Eight Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,559; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds:

Production Total: *

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,644; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds:

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,509; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,581; Shipping Weight: 3,405 Pounds;

Production Total: *

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,814; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Pounds;

Production Total: 5,063

4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,730 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $2,991; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Pounds

Production Total: 16,993

2 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,814; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds

Production Total: 1,852

* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined, except where not indicated with *.

Fury Series, Eight Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,691; Shipping Weight: 3,455 Pounds:

Production Total: 30,149

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,771; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds:

Production Total: 13,614

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,714; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds;

Production Total: 21,494

4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,021; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Pounds

Production Total: 7,224

4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $3,131; Shipping Weight: 3,805 Pounds

Production Total: 9,549

Sport Fury Series, Eight Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,927; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds

Production Total: 17,867

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,125; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Pounds

Production Total: 5,990

Chasis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 118 inches.

Suburbans: 122 inches

Tire Sizes:

9 Passenger Suburban: 8.00 X 14 inches

All other models: 7.50 X 14 inches

1959 PLYMOUTH

General Engine Specifications:

132 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, Savoy & Belvedere:

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

230 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, Savoy, Belvedere, 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: 9.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.83

Horsepower: 230 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

260 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine, Sport 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: 9.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 48.83

Horsepower: 260 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 345 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

305 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Golden Commando Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder

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

Engine Displacement: 361 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 54.45

Horsepower: 305 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 395 Ft. Lbs @ 3,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 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: 2-1/2 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, Standard Engine:

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, 318 Cu. In., Power Pack:

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, 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)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 361 Cu. In., Golden Commando:

Ground Polarity: 12 Volt, Negative Ground

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-32

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .017

Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 27-32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets of Points: 34-40 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 7-1/2 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 Standard Engines:

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 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1.31 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .390"

Exhaust: .386"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .002"

Exhaust .002"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .370"

Exhaust: .370"

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Power Pack Engines:

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

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 13 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 17 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 166 Lbs @ 1.31 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .390"

Exhaust: .386"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .002"

Exhaust .002"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .370"

Exhaust: .370"

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Engine:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 20 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 22 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 195 Lbs @ 1.47 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .390"

Exhaust: .390"

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: .859"

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: .984"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"

Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0022"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Rod End Play: .006"-.014"

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, 361 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: 1.093"

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 361 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: 0 Degrees @ 350 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 #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: 0 Degree @ 450 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: 16 Inches of Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees

Part #1BS-4006C

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 29 Degrees

Each Set of Points: 27-32 Degrees

Total Dwell Both Sets of Points: 34-40 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 9.5 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8-3/8 Inches of Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 18-3/8 Inches of Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

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

Part #MDLU-6003

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces

No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 225 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 9 Ft. Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator # GJM-8001A

Rotation: Clockwise

Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,100 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 34 to 41 Ounces

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6301A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Generator # GGA-6001AC

Rotation: Clockwise

Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 1,600 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18 to 36 Ounces

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.1 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VAT-6201A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 40 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: 1/8 inches

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 degrees, 46 minutes

Inner Wheel: 20 degrees

Kingpin Angle: 6-1/2 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Carter Carburetor Adjustments:

6 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

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

Stromberg Carburetor Data:

Carburetor Model: WW

Code #15-38

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Ploat Setting: 7/32"

Wide Open Kick Setting: A Drill

Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: 31/64"

Fast Idle Speed Setting: J Drill

Pump Travel Setting: 1/4"-9/32"

Carburetor Model: WW

Code #15-39

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Ploat Setting: 7/32"

Wide Open Kick Setting: A Drill

Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: 31/64"

Fast Idle Speed Setting: J Drill

Pump Travel Setting: 1/4"-9/32"

Overdrive Kickdown Switch Setting: 1/64"-1/32"

Carburetor Model: WW

Code #15-40

Fuel Level: 5/8"

Ploat Setting: 7/32"

Wide Open Kick Setting: A Drill

Choke or Vacuum Kick Setting: 29/64"

Fast Idle Speed Setting: J Drill

Pump Travel Setting: 1/4"-9/32"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Information Not Available.

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1959 Plymouth Historical Data

1959 Plymouth models were introduced in October 1958.

Total 1959 Plymouth Production was 458,261.

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