1952 1953 1954
Saratoga C-55 - -
New Yorker C-52 C-56 C
-63 (**)
Custom Imperial C-54 C-58
C-64 (*)
Crown Imperial C-53 C-59 <
td>C-66 (*)
1952 Models were 180 Horsepower
* 4 Barrel Carburetor ( 235 Horsepower )
** 2 Barrel Carburetor Standard ( 195 Horsepower ), 4 Barrel Carburetor (Deluxe
) ( 235 Horsepower )
| Type | V 90º |
|---|---|
| Valve Arrangement | 53º Inclined L ateral in Head |
| Bore | 3 13/16 |
| Stroke | 3 5/8 |
| Piston Displacement | 331.1 cu. in. < /TD> |
| Taxable horsepower (AMA) | 46.51 |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5 to 1 TD> |
| Maxium Brake horsepower at 4440 rpm TH> | 180 at 4000 rpm |
| Compression Pressure at 150 rpm ( pl ugs removed) wide open throttle | 135 to 165 lb. |
| Maxium Variation between Cylinders ( any one engine ) | 15 lb. |
| Firing order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 TD> |
| From front of engine | Left Bank 1-3-5-7 Right Bank 2-4-6-8 |
|---|
| Dry Power plant assembly | 710 lb. 960 lb. |
|---|
| Width ( oil filter installed ) Height ( bottom of oil pan to top of air cleaner ) Length ( back of flywheel housin g to front of FAN ) ( Length may vary between early and late castings) |
32 3/8 36 1/2 36 3/4 |
|---|
| Type | Fully Counterbalanced |
|---|---|
| Bearings | Steel Backed Babbit |
| Journal Diameter | 2.4995 to 2.500 5 |
| Crank Pin Diameter | 2.249 to 2.25 0 |
| Maximum Out Of Round Permissible | .001 |
| Number Of Main Bearings | 5 | < /TR>
| Radial Clearance ( desired ) | .00 05 to .0015 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditioning< /TH> | .0025 |
| End Play | .002 to .007 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditioning TH> | .010 |
| Thrust Taken By | #3 Main Bearing< /TD> |
| Finish at Rear Seal Surface | Knur led |
| Interchangeability of Bearings | Upper and Lower #'s 1,2,4 Upper and Lower # 3 Upper and Lower not Interchangeable # 5 |
| Bearing Sizes ( Diameter and Length) | #1- 2.5 x .875 #2- 2.5 x .875 #3- 2.5 x .870 #4- 2.5 x .875 #5- 2.5 x 1.595 |
| Main Bearing (service) Available in St andard and the following Undersized | #
1- .001 .002 .003 .010 .012 #2- .001 .002 .003 .010 .012 #3- .001 .002 .003 .010 .012 #4- .001 .002 .003 .010 .012 #5- .001 .002 .003 .010 .012< BR> |
| Diameter | 2.4995 to 2.5005 | < /TR>
|---|---|
| Maximum Allowable Out of Round | . 001 |
| Maximum Allowable Taper | .001 |
| Center Bearing Run-Out ( total indicator
reading ) When Supported at Front and Rear Main Bearing | .002 |
| Diameter | 2.249 to 2.250 |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 7/8 |
| Maximum Allowable Out-of-Round | . 001 |
| Maximum Allowable Taper | .001 |
| Type | Drop Forged I Beam |
|---|---|
| Length (center to center) | 6 5/8< /TD> |
| Weight (less bearing) | 25.2 oz. TD> |
| Bearings | Steel Backed Babbitt |
| Diameter and Length | 2 1/4 x 29/3 2 |
| Radial Clearance Desired | .0005 t o .0015 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditioning TH> | .0025 |
| Side Clearance | .006 to .014 |
| Bearings for Service | Standard, .
001, .002, .003, .010, .012 U.S. |
| Type | Steel Backed Bronze | TR>
|---|---|
| Number of Bearings | 8 |
| Diameter and Length | 59/64 x 1 3/ 16 |
| Interchangeability | All |
| Clearance | .0001 to .0004 Selecti ve |
| Drive | Chain |
|---|---|
| Bearings | Steel-Backed Babbitt |
| Number | 5 |
| Thrust Taken By | Thrust Plate |
| End Play | .002 to .006 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditionin g | .010 |
| Radial Clearance | .001 to .003 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditionin g | .005 |
| Valve Lift - Intake | .378 | TR>
| Valve Lift - Exhaust | .361 | < /TR>
| No. 1 | 1.998 to 1.999 x 15/16 |
|---|---|
| No. 2, 3, 4 | 1.998 to 1.999 x 23/ 32 |
| No. 5 | 1.4355 to 1.4365 x 29/32 TD> |
| No. 1 | 2.000 to 2.001 x 15/16 |
|---|---|
| No. 2, 3, 4 | 2.000 to 2.001 x 13/ 16 |
| No. 5 | 1.4375 to 1.4385 x 7/8 |
| Adjustment | None |
|---|---|
| Number of Links | 68 |
| Pitch | .375 |
| Width | 1 1/8 |
| Type | Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Clearence in Block | .0005 to .001 5 |
| Body Diameter | .9040 to .9045 |
| Clearence Between Valve Stem and Rocke r Arm or Tappet | Dry Lash .060 to .210 |
| Type | Horizontal Slot with Steel Strut |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum Alloy Tin Coat ed |
| Clearance in Bore (pounds pull with . 002 x 1/2 feeler stock) | 5 to 12 lb. |
| Land Clearance (diametrical) | .02 2 |
| Clearance at Skirt ( 1 1/2 form Bottom) TH> | .0005 to .0015 |
| Weight (Standard through .060 oversize) TH> | 20.8 oz. |
| Piston Length (overall) | 3 7/8 |
| Ring Groove Depth (compression) |
No. 1 .204 No. 2 .204 No. 3 .198 |
| Pistons for Service | Standard, .0 05, .020, .030, .040, .060, o.s. |
| Type | Full Floating |
|---|---|
| Diameter and Length | 63/64 x 3 9/ 64 |
| Clearance in Piston (thumb press at 70 86; F.) | .0000 to .0005 |
| End Play | .004 to .026 |
| Clearance in Rod (selective) | .00 01 to .0004 |
| Piston Pins for Service | Standard , .003, .008 o.s. |
| Direction Offset in Piston | Towa rd Right Side of Engine |
| Number of Rings per Piston | 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of Compression Rings per Piston | 2 |
| Number of Oil Rings per Piston | 1 |
| Width of Rings | Compression 5/64<
BR>Oil 3/16 Gap .015 |
| Piston Ring Gaps | .010 to .020 TD> |
| Ring Side Clearance | Compression
.0020 to .0035 Upper .0010 to .0025 Intermediate .0010 to .0025 Oil .0 010 to .003 |
| Material | Silicon-Chromium Steel< /TD> |
|---|---|
| Head Diameter | 1 13/16 |
| Length (to top of valve face) | 5. 0 |
| Stem Diameter | .372 to .373 |
| Stem to Guide Clearance | .001 to .003 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditionin g | .004 |
| Distance from Top Face of Guide to Fa ce of Block | 1.0 |
| Angle of Seat | 45º |
| Adjustment | None |
| Lift | .378 |
| Material | Silicon-Chromium Steel< /TD> |
|---|---|
| Head Diameter | 1 1/2 |
| Length (to top of valve face) | 4 29/32 |
| Stem Diameter | .371 to .372 |
| Stem to Guide Clearance | .002 to .004 |
| Maximum Allowable Before Reconditionin g | .006 |
| Distance from Top Face of Guide to Fa ce of Block | 1 7/32 |
| Angle of Seat | 45º |
| Adjustment | None |
| Lift | .361 |
| Number | 16 |
|---|---|
| Free Length | 2 |
| Load When Compressed to (valve closed) | 1 11/16 - 46 to 51 lb. |
| Load When Compressed to (valve open) | 1 5/16 - 124 to 132 lb. |
| Assemble with Closed Coils Toward | |
| Valve Spring ID | .990 to 1.010 |
| Number | 16 |
|---|---|
| Free Length | 1 7/8 |
| Load When Compressed to (valve closed) | 1 9/16 - 12 to 14 lb. |
| Load When Compressed to (valve open) | 1 3/16 - 35 to 40 lb. |
| Assemble with Closed Coils Toward | |
| Valve Spring ID | .690 to .710 |
| Valve Spring Installed Height (spring seat to retainer) | 1 5/8 to 1 11/16 |
| Recondition at | 1 23/32 |
| Number Used | 2 |
|---|---|
| Combustion Chamber | Hemispherical |
| Valve Seat Run-out (maximum) | .00 2 |
| Valve Seat Out-of-Round | .0005 |
| Intake Valve Seat Angle | 45º ; to 45 1/2º |
| Seat Width (finished) | .060 to .0 85 |
| Exhaust Valve Seat Angle | 45º ; to 45 1/2º |
| Seat Width (finished) | .040 to .0 60 |
| Cylinder Head Gasket (thickness) | .020 |
| Pump Type | Rotary, Full Pressure< /TD> |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt.) - When Filter Element i s Replaced add 1 qt. | 5 (12 with Torque Converter) |
| Pump Drive | Camshaft |
| Operating Pressure at 40 to 50 MPH | < TD>40 to 65 lb.|
| Pressure Drop Resulting from Clogged Filt er | 15 to 20 lb. |
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