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ENGINE SPECS

1955 Chevrolet 235 Inline 6 Engine Specs

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Designation: w/Standard Trans & Powerglide
Wheel base: 115
Valve Location: In head
Bore and Stroke: 3.5625 x 3.9375
Piston displacement, Cubic Inches: 235
Compression ratio: 7.5
Maximum Brake Horsepower: Standard Trans: 123 @ 3800 RPM; Powerglide: 136 @ 4200 RPM
Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: Standard Trans: 207 @ 2000; Powerglide: 209 @ 2200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure Pounds: 35

TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS

Spark Plug Make: AC 44-5
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .035

Firing Order: 153624

Ignition Timing: Timing mark: steel ball located on flywheel.
Engine Idle Speed, RPM: Manual shift trans. 475; automatic trans. 425 (in drive)
Cylinder Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 90-95
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 130 Min.

PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS

Fitting Pistons with Scale:
     Shim thickness to use: Standard Trans.: .0015; Powerglide: .0015
    Pounds Pull on Scale: Standard Trans.: 7-18; Powerglide: 7-18
Rings: Compression: .007; Oil: .015
Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .8662

VALVE SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Clearance:
    Powerglide:
        Intake: 0
        Exhaust: 0
    Standard trans:
        Intake: .006 H
        Exhaust: .013 H
Clearance for Timing Intake: 0
Valve Seat Angle, degrees: Intake 30; exhaust 45
Valve Timing: (BTDC = before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead center)
     Powerglide:
         Intake opens: 10-3/10 degrees BTDC
         Exhaust Closes: 15 degrees ATDC
    Standard trans:
         Intake opens: 1 degrees ATDC
         Exhaust closes : 9 degrees ATDC
Valve Spring Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
    Standard Trans: 160 @ 1-1/2
    Powerglide: 202 @ 1.46
Valve Lift, Zero Lash:
    Standard Trans: Intake: .2941; Exhaust: .3118
    Powerglide: Intake: .4004; Exhaust: .4004
Valve Stem Clearance:
    Intake: .001-003
    Exhaust: .001-.003
Valve Stem Diameter:
    Intake: .3410 - .3417
    Exhaust: .3410 - .3417

ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Rod Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.311-2.312
    Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.003
Main Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: No. 1: 2.6835 - 2.6845; No. 2: 2.7145-2.7155; No. 3: 2.7455-2.7465; No. 4: 2.7765-2.7775
    Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.003
    Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on No. 3 bearing): .003 - .009

CAPACITY DATA

Cooling System:
    Without heater: 16 quarts
    With heater: 17 quarts
    Radiator Cap Relief Presure: 6-1/4 - 7-1/2
    Thermostat Opening Temp.: 180

Fuel Tank: 16 gallons
Engine Oil: 5 quarts (add 1 quart with filter change)
Transmission: 2 pints; Automatic: 5 quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1112403 (distributor rotates clockwise)
Cam Angle, degrees: 28-35
Breaker Point opening, Inch: .016
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Oz.
Centrifugal Advance:
 Advance starts 1 degrees @ 375
 Full Advance: 13 degrees @ 1750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
    Inches of vacuum to start plunger movement: 4 - 6
    Inches of vacuum for full plunger travel: 7-1/2 - 10
    Maximum vacuum advance, Dist. degrees: 7-1/2

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Generator Number: 1100310, 1102020 (generator rotates clockwise)(negative ground)
Generator output: 1100310: 25 @ 2780 RPM; 1102020: 30 @ 2150
Brush Spring Tension: 28 oz.
Field Current (6 volts): 1100310: 1.5-1.62; 1102020: 1.48 - 1.62

REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Regulator Number: 1118945, 1118825 (Regulators negative ground)
Cutout Relay:
    Voltage to close points: 12.8
    Armature Air Gap: .020
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 volts
Current Regulator Setting: 25 amps
Current and voltage armature air gap, Inch: .075

STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Part number: 1107626 (starter rotates clockwise)
Bush Spring Tension, Ounces: 35 Min.

No Load Test: 75 amps, 10.3 volts @ 6900 RPM

Torque Test: 435 Amps, 5.85 volts, Torque, Lbs.Ft.: 10-1/2

ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (FT. LBS.)

Spark Plugs: 20-25
Cylinder Head Bolts: 90-95
Intake Manifold: End Clamp Bolts: 15-20, Center Clamp bolts: 25-30
Exhaust Manifold: End Clamp Bolts; 15-20, Center Clamp bolts:: 25-30
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25-30
Rocker Arm Cover: 5
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35-45
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 100-110
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 50-65
Vibration Damper or Pulley: Pressed on

REAR AXLE AND BRAKE CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash, Inch: .005-.008
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: none
Axle Shaft End Play, Inch: Controlled by bearing retaining ring
Hydraulic Cylinder Bore Sizes, Inch:
    Wheel Cylinder:
          Front:
1-1/8
        Rear: 1
    Master Cylinder: 1

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Caster, Degrees
    Limits: -1/2 to +1/2
    Desired: 0
Camber, Degrees
    Limits: 0 to +1
    Desired: +1/2
Toe-In, Inches: 1/8 to 3/16
Toe-Out on Turns, Degrees: (If toe-out is incorrect, when other adjustments are correct, look for bent steering arms.)
    Outer wheel: 20
    Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 24-1/2
Kingpin Angle, or Steering Axis Degrees: (If king pin or spindle support angle are incorrect, but camber is correct, look for bent suspension arms or spindle support)
    3 to 4

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