1953 WILLYS
Model Designations:
Willys Station Wagon Series
Willys Aero Series
Willys Station Wagon Series, 4 & 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 475, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,705; Shipping Weight: 2,818 Pounds;
2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Wheel Drive, 6 Passenger, Model 4X475, 4 Cylinder
Base Price: $2,134; Shipping Weight: 3,174 Pounds;
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 685, 6 Cylinder
Base Price: $1,786; Shipping Weight: 2,850 Pounds;
Total 1953 Station Wagon Production was: 5,417.
Willys Aero Series:
4 Door Sedan, Heavy Duty, 5 Passenger, Model #675
Base Price: $1,830; Shipping Weight: 2,511 Pounds; Production Total: N/A
4 Door Sedan, Aero Lark DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Model #675
Base Price: $1,732; Shipping Weight: 2,509 Pounds; Production Total: 7,692
2 Door Sedan, Aero Lark DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Model #675
Base Price: $1,646; Shipping Weight: 2,487 Pounds; Production Total: 8,205
4 Door Sedan, Aero Falcon Super DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Model #675
Base Price: $1,861; Shipping Weight: 2,529 Pounds; Production Total: 3,116
2 Door Sedan, Aero Falcon Super Deluxe, 5 Passenger, Model #675
Base Price: $1,760; Shipping Weight: 2,507 Pounds; Production Total: 3,054
4 Door Sedan, Aero Ace Custom, 5 Passenger, Model #685
Base Price: $2,038; Shipping Weight: 2,735 Pounds; Production Total: 7,475
2 Door Sedan, Aero Ace Custom, 5 Passenger, Model #865
Base Price: $1,963; Shipping Weight: 2,585 Pounds; Production Total: 4,958
2 Door Hardtop, Aero Eagle, 5 Passenger, Model #685
Base Price: $2,157; Shipping Weight: 2,575 Pounds; Production Total: 7,018
Total 1953 Willys Aero Production was: 41,519 (Not Including Aero Heavy Duty Sedan).
General Specifications, Station Wagon, 4 Cylinder, F-Head Engine
Wheelbase:
2 Wheel Drive: 104"
4 Wheel Drive: 104-1/2"
Engine Type: Inline 4, F-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 134.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.40:1
Taxable Horsepower: 15.63
Horsepower: 72 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 114 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder, L- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 104 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 161.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.90:1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 75 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 117 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder, F- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 104 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, F-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 161.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.90:1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 75 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 117 Ft. Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Willys Aero Falcon & Aero Lark, 6 Cylinder, L- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 108 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 161.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.90:1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 75 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 125 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
General Specifications, Willys Aero Ace & Aero Eagle, 6 Cylinder, F- Head Engine
Wheelbase: 108 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, F-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 161.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 90 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: 135 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Tire Sizes:
Station Wagons:
2 Wheel Drive: 6.70 X 15 Inches
4 Wheel Drive: 7.10 X 15 Inches
Aero Series:
Lark: 5.90 X 15 Inches
Falcon, Ace, & Eagle: 6.40 X 15 Inches
Tune Up Specifications, 4 L-Head Cylinder Engines
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: IGN or 5 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 111 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, F-Head 4 Cylinder Engines
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A7, Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Flywheel or 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley.
Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 111 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 550 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications, 4 Cylinder Engines
Tappet Clearance, Cold:
Intake .018";
Exhaust .012" w/Eaton Free Valve; .016" w/Thompson Roto Valve
Clearance for Intake Timing: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Intake: 73 Lbs @ 1-21/32"
Exhaust: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .0025"-.0045"
Valve Specifications, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .016"
Clearance for Intake Timing: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .0025"-.0045"
Valve Specifications, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .018"; Exhaust .016"
Clearance for Intake Timing: .027"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Intake: 73 Lbs @ 1-21/32"
Exhaust: 50 Lbs @ 1-5/8"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .0025"-.0045"
Piston & Ring Data, 4 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .003" using a 3/4" feeler gauge
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0005"-.0015"
Oil Control Ring: .0005"-.0015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8118" to .8120"
Piston & Ring Data, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0025 using a 3/4" wide feeler gauge
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 12
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .002"-.004"
Second Ring: .0015"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7496"-.7498"
Piston & Ring Data, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0025 using a 3/4" wide feeler gauge
Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 12
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .002"-.004"
Second Ring: .0015"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7496"-.7498"
Engine Bearing Data, 4 Cylinder Engines
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9375"-1.9385"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0002"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3335"-2.3341"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0014" -.0029"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 65-70 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, L-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.875"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .002"-.008" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 33-38 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.250"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 65-75 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, F-Head 6 Cylinder Engines
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.875"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .002"-.008" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 33-38 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.250"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 65-75 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, 4 Cylinder Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater: 12 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts;
Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 2 Pints
Capacities, L-Head 6 Cylinder Models
Wagon Cooling System:
Without Heater: 9 Quarts
With Heater: 10 Quarts
Aero Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater: 12 Quarts
Wagon Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons
Aero Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
Rear Axle: 2 Pints
Capacities, F-Head 6 Cylinder Models
Aero Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater: 12 Quarts
Aero Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 1-1/2 Pints
With Overdrive: 2-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2 Pints
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 4 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4008
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 47 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-3/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4007-A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 380 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 5-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-6001D
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 5 Volts: 1.30 to 1.50 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6003A
Cutout Relay Data:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: MCH-6203
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test:
335 Amperes; 2.0 Volts; Torque 6.0 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, Series 475:
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #951S & 938S-SA
Float Level: 5/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, Series 675:
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #937S
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
Carter Carburetor Adjustments, Series 685:
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #924S
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
Carburetor Model: YF
Carburetor #2071S
Float Level: 9/32"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns
Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in chamber. Adjust by bending lip up or down.
Fast Idle Adjustment: Hold choke in wide open position and lip on fast idle arm should contact boss on body casting. Adjust by bending at offset of fast idle link.
Fuel Pump Data:
Maximum Pressure: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 PSI
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Brake Specifications, Station Wagons:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 19
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .008"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, Aero Sedans:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 17-1/2
Width:
Primary Shoes: 2"
Secondary Shoes: 1-3/4"
Thickness: .214"
Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Station Wagons:
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/2 Degrees
Toe-In; 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18-1/2 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Aero Sedans:
Caster: +1 Degree
Camber: +1 Degree
Toe-In; 3/32" to 5/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 19 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 8 Degrees
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Aero Lark 653-KB1-10001
Aero Falcon 653-PB1-10001
Aero Ace 653-MB1-10001
Aero Eagle 653-MC1-10001
Station Wagon 475 453-AA2-10001
Station Wagon 4X475 453-FA2.10001
Station Wagon 675 653-AA2-10001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Same as Engine Number
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1953 Willys Historical Data:
1953 Willys models were introduced as follows:
Aero Eagle & Aero Lark: December 15, 1952
Aero Falcon, January 15, 1953
Aero Ace: February 15, 1953
Station Wagon: April 14, 1952
Production Total for passenger cars during 1953 was 46,936.
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