1952 PONTIAC

Model Designations:

Pontiac Chieftain, Series 25, 6 Cylinder

Pontiac Chieftain, Series 27, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Chieftain, Series 25, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Standard Trim:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2569

Base Price: $2,014; Shipping Weight: 3,278 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2511

Base Price: $1,956; Shipping Weight: 3,253 Pounds

Station Wagon, 8/6 Passenger, Body Style #2563

Base Price: $2,615; Shipping Weight: 3,593 Pounds

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

DeLuxe Trim:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2569D

Base Price: $2,119; Shipping Weight: 3,278 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2511D

Base Price: $2,060; Shipping Weight: 3,253 Pounds

Station Wagon, 8/6 Passenger, Body Style #2563D

Base Price: $2,699; Shipping Weight: 3,528 Pounds

2 Door Hardtop Catilina Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2537D

Base Price: $2,304; Shipping Weight: 3,358

2 Door DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2567DTX

Base Price: $2,444; Shipping Weight: 3,478 Pounds

"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

Pontiac Chieftain Super Six, Series 25, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop DeLuxe Catilina Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2537SD

Base Price: $2,370; Shipping Weight: 3,368

"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

Pontiac Chieftain, Series 27, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Standard Trim:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2569

Base Price: $2,090; Shipping Weight: 3,378 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2511

Base Price: $2,031; Shipping Weight: 3,333 Pounds

Station Wagon, 8/6 Passenger, Body Style #2562

Base Price: $2,689; Shipping Weight: 3,633 Pounds

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

DeLuxe Trim:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2569D

Base Price: $2,194; Shipping Weight: 3,378 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2511D

Base Price: $2,136; Shipping Weight: 3,333 Pounds

Station Wagon, 8/6 Passenger, Body Style #2562D

Base Price: $2,772; Shipping Weight: 3,633 Pounds

2 Door Hardtop Catilina Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2537D

Base Price: $2,380; Shipping Weight: 3,433

2 Door DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2567DTX

Base Price: $2,518; Shipping Weight: 3,558 Pounds

"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

Pontiac Chieftain Super Eight, Series 27, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop DeLuxe Catilina Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2537SD

Base Price: $2,446; Shipping Weight: 3,448

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 120"

Tire Size:

Standard: 7.10 X 15"

Special Equipment: 7.60 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios, 6 & 8 Cylinder:

Standard: 4.10:1

Economy: 3.90:1

Mountain: 4.30:1

Hydramatic: 3.08:1

General Engine Specifications:

Pontiac, 6 Cylinder Models, Manual Transmission:

Engine Type: In-Line 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4"

Engine Displacement: 239.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.80 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.40

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 189 Ft Lbs @ 1,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Pontiac, 6 Cylinder Models, Automatic Transmission:

Engine Type: In-Line 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4"

Engine Displacement: 239.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.70 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.40

Horsepower: 102 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 189 Ft Lbs @ 1,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Pontiac, 8 Cylinder Models, Manual Transmission:

Engine Type: In-Line 8 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 268.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.80 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 36.45

Horsepower: 118 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 222 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Pontiac, 8 Cylinder Models, Automatic Transmission:

Engine Type: In-Line 8 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 268.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.70 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 36.45

Horsepower: 122 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 222 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Capacities:

6 Cylinder Models:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/4 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 6-1/4 to 7-1/2 PSI

Fuel Tank: 17-1/2 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

8 Cylinder Models:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 21-1/4 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder Models

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 6 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .022"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 520-540 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed:

Hydramatic: 139 PSI (Minimum)

Manual Transmission: 123 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Models:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 6 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450-475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed:

Hydramatic: 139 PSI (Minimum)

Manual Transmission: 123 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Models:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .012"

Exhaust .012"

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 101 Lbs @ 1-19/32"

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .2968"

Exhaust: .2968"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"

Exhaust .001"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3105"

Exhaust: .3105"

8 Cylinder Models:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .012"

Exhaust .012"

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 105 Lbs @ 1-19/32"

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .2968"

Exhaust: .2968"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"

Exhaust .001"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3105"

Exhaust: .3105"

Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder Models:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 20

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .006"

Oil Ring: .006"

Wristpin Diameter: .9372"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1237"-2.1247"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0001"-.002"

Rod End Play: .007"-.012"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter:

#1: 2.4962"-2.4992"; #2: 2.5294"-2.5304";

#3: 2.5919"-2.5929"; #4: 2.6232"-2.6242"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0023"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 95 Ft. Lbs; (120 Ft. Lbs on Rear Cap)

8 Cylinder Models:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 20

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .008"

Oil Ring: .008"

Wristpin Diameter: .9372"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 1.9987"-1.9997"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0001"-.002"

Rod End Play: .007"-.012"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter:

#1: 2.3732"-2.3742"; #2: 2.4044"-2.4054"; #3: 2.4357"-2.4367"

#4: 2.4669"-2.4679"; #5: 2.4982"-2.4992"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0023"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Thrust on #4 Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 95 Ft. Lbs; (120 Ft. Lbs on Rear Cap)

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Models:

Distributor #1110222

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-1/2" to 16-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees

8 Cylinder Models:

Distributor #1110831

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .18 -.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,9500 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 20-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #1102769

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87-2.0 Amperes

Regulator #1118827

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.1 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 44 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Models:

Part #1107994

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts, @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 570 Amperes, 3.15 Volts, 13-1/2 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.

8 Cylinder Models:

Part #1107107

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts, @ 5,500 RPM

Lock Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts, 11 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

6 & 8 Cylinder Models:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.012"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shim

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

6 & 8 Cylinder DeLuxe Models:

Caster: - 3/4 Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In; 0 to 1/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees @ 0 Degrees Camber

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #717S

Float Level: 7/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 1-3/4 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 17 (Medium Stroke)

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Unloader Setting: 5/16"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #718S

Float Level: 7/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 1-3/4 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 17 (Medium Stroke)

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Unloader Setting: 5/16"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich

8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WCD

Part #719S-SA

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 32 (Shortest Stroke)

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-163

Fast Idle Setting: .026"

Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WCD

Part #720S-SA

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 32 (Shortest Stroke)

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-163

Fast Idle Setting: .026"

Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Rochester Carburetor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: BC

Idle Mixture: Turn idle screw out 2-1/2 turns then turn as needed to provide a smooth idle.

Choke Adjustment: Mark on choke housing should be in line with lont cast mark on air horn casting.

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1952 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction of the 1952 Pontiac line was on December 3, 1951.

Total 1952 Pontiac Production was 271,373

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1952 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

5200 Black

5201 Potomac Blue

5203 Victoria Maroon

5204 Smoke Gray

5205 Seamist Green

5206 Cherokee Red

5207 Placid Green

5208 Mayflower Blue

5209 Shell Gray

5210 Forest Green

5211 Saturn Gold

5212 Belfast Green

5224 Lido Beige

5225 Imperial Maroon

5225 Sand Gray

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