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ENGINE SPECS

1956 Plymouth - 230 Inline Six Engine Specs

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Designation: Six Cylinder
     Available in Plaza, Savoy, and Belvedere Models - P28
Wheel base: 115
Valve Location: In block
Bore and Stroke: 3.2500 x 4.625
Piston displacement, Cubic Inches: 230
Compression ratio: 7.6
Maximum Brake Horsepower: w/1bbl carb.: 125 @ 3600 RPM; w/2bbl carb.: 131 @ 3600 RPM
Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: w/1 bbl carb.: 200 @ 1600; w/2 bbl carb.: 203 @ 2000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure Pounds: 40-45

TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS

Spark Plug Make: Auto-Lite AR-80
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .035
Firing Order: 153624

Ignition Timing: 2 degrees BTDC. Timing mark on Damper
Engine Idle Speed, RPM: In neutral: 500
Cylinder Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 60-70
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 120
Voltage & Polarity: 12 volts, negative ground

PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS

Fitting Pistons with Scale:
Shim thickness to use: .002
Pounds Pull On Scale: 5-10
Ring End Gap: (Fit rings in tapered bores for clearance shown in tightest portion of ring travel.)
Compression: .010
Oil: .010
Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .8592

VALVE SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Clearance:
     Intake: .010 Hot  Exhaust: .012 Hot
Valve Seat Angle, degrees: 45
Valve Timing: (BTDC = before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead center)
         Intake opens: 12 degrees BTDC
         Exhaust Closes: 6 ATDC
Valve Spring Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
     Spring: 111 @ 1-3/8
Valve Stem Clearance:
    Intake: .001-003
    Exhaust: .003-.005
Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .365 Exhaust: .365
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .340-.341; Exhaust: .340-.341

ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Rod Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.061 - 2.062
    Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.0015
Main Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.499-2.500
    Bearing clearance: .0005-.0015
    Shaft End Play: .002-.007  (Thrust on Bearing No. 5)

CAPACITY DATA

Cooling System:
    Without heater: 13 quarts
    With heater: 14 quarts
    Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 7
    Thermostat Opening Temp.: 180

Fuel Tank: 17 gallons
Engine Oil: 5 quarts; add 1 quart for filter change
Transmission: standard: 2-3/4 pints; w/overdrive: 3-1/2; Automatic: 10
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 pints

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1AT-4101B (distributor rotates clockwise)
Cam Angle, degrees: 39
Breaker Point opening, Inch: .020
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Oz.
Centrifugal Advance: (degrees at RPM of distributor)
   Advance starts 1 degrees @ 525
   Full Advance: 8 degrees @ 1350

Vacuum Advance Data:
    Inches of vacuum to start plunger movement: 4-3/4
    Inches of vacuum for full plunger travel: 14
    Maximum vacuum advance, Dist. degrees: 8

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Generator Number: GJC-7001A, GJC-7002A, GJC-7003B (generator rotates clockwise, 12 volts, Negative Ground)
Generator output: 30 @ 2250 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 oz.
Field Current: 1.2 - 1.3 at 10 volts

REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Regulator Number: VRX-6201A
Cutout Relay:
    Voltage to close points: 13.1
    Armature Air Gap: .032
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 amps
Current and voltage armature air gap, Inch: .050

STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Part number: MDF-6002 (starter rotates clockwise)
Bush Spring Tension, Ounces: 42-53
No Load Test: 60 amps, 10.0 volts @ 3200 RPM
Torque Test: 240 Amps, 4.0 volts, Torque, Lbs.Ft.: 6-1/2

ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (FT. LBS.)

Spark Plugs: 30
Cylinder Head Bolts: 60-70
Intake Manifold: 15-20
Exhaust Manifold: 15-20
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: N/A
Rocker Arm Cover: N/A
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-50
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 80-85
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 55-60
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 108

REAR AXLE AND BRAKE CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash, Inch: .006-.010
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Washer
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play, Inch: .003-.008
Hydraulic Cylinder Bore Sizes, Inch:
    Wheel Cylinder:
        Front:
1-1/8
        Rear: 1-1/8
    Master Cylinder: 1-1/8

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Caster, Degrees
    Limits: -2 to 0
    Desired: -1
Camber, Degrees
    Limits: -1/8 to +5/8
    Desired: +1/2 on left side and 0 on right side
Toe-In, Inches: 1/8
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 22-1/2
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 steering knuckle support)
    5 to 6-1/2

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