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ENGINE SPECS

1955 Chrysler 331 V8 Engine Specs

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Designation: New Yorker: C68; Imperial: C69; Crown Imperial: C70; Chrysler 300: C300
Wheel base: New Yorker: 126; Imperial: 130; Crown Imperial: 149-1/2; Chrysler 300: 126
Valve Location: In head
Bore and Stroke: 3.81 x 3.63
Piston displacement, Cubic Inches: 331
Compression ratio: 8.5;
Maximum Brake Horsepower: 250 @ 4600 RPM; Chrysler 300: 300 @ 5200 RPM
Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 340 @ 2800 RPM; Chrysler 300: 345 @ 3200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure Pounds: 60

TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS (all models)

Spark Plug Make: Auto-Lite 4GS-175; Chrysler 300: 4GS-200
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .035
Firing Order: 18436572 (front to rear: left bank: 1-3-5-7; right bank 2-4-6-8)
Timing Mark: 8 degrees BTDC; 300: 10 degrees BTDC; Location: Vib. Damper
Engine Idle Speed, RPM:  475
Cylinder Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 85
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 140 min.; Chrysler 300: 150 min.

PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS

Fitting Pistons with Scale: Pistons removed from above. Shim thickness: .001
Pounds on a Pull Scale: 5 to 12
Ring End Gap: In tapered bores, fit rings in tightest portion of ring travel
Compression: .015
Oil: .015
Clearance in Groove: Compression: .001-.0025; Oil: .001-.0025
Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .9841-9843

VALVE SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Clearance:
     Intake: 0;  Exhaust: 0
Valve Seat Angle, degrees: 45
Clearance for Timing Intake: .0
Valve Timing: (BTDC = before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead center)
         Intake opens: 15 BTDC; Chrysler 300: 35 BTDC
         Exhaust Closes: 15 ATDC; Chrysler 300: 25 ATDC
Valve Spring Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
    Inner Spring: 55 @ 1.68; Outer Spring: 42 @ 1.19
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake: .002; Exhaust: .003

ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Rod Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.249-2.250
    Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.0015
    Rod End Play, Inch: .006-.014
    Rod Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 45-50
Main Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.499-2.500
    Bearing clearance: .0005-.0015
    Shaft End Play: .003-.007    (Thrust on No. 3 Bearing)
    Main Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 80-85

CAPACITY DATA

Cooling System:
    Without heater: 25 quarts; With heater: 26 quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 gallons
Engine Oil: 5 quarts
Transmission: Manual Transmission: 2-3/4; Automatic transmission: 11 qts.
Rear Axle: 3-1/2; Chrysler 300: 5

AUTO-LITE DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1AZ-4001-D; 1AZ-4001-E; 1AZ-4001-F; 1AZ-4001-G (distributor rotates clockwise)
Cam Angle, degrees: 34
Breaker Point opening, Inch: .018
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Oz.
Centrifugal Advance: (degrees at RPM of distributor)
    Advance starts: 1 @ 450 RPM
    Full Advance: 12 @ 2100 RPM
; 1AZ-4001-F: 12 @ 1730 RPM; 1AZ-4001-G: 8 @ 800 RPM
Vacuum Advance (degrees @ Inches of Mercury)
    Advance Starts: 1 @ 6
    Full Advance: 11-1/2 @ 17; 1AZ-4001-G: 9 @ 11

AUTO-LITE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Generator Number: GGW-6001; GGU-6013; GHM-6003
Generator output: GGW-6001: 45 amps @ 2125 RPM; GGU-6013: 50 amps @ 1750 RPM; GHM-6003: 25 amps @ 1450 (12 volt)
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 oz.
Field Current at 5 Volts: GGW-6001: 1.4-1.5; GGU-6013: 1.4-1.6; GHM-6002: 1.1-1.3 @ 10 Volts

AUTO-LITE REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Regulator Number: VBE-6001A, VAB-6001B; VRX-6003A
Cutout Relay:
    Voltage to close points: 6.5; VRX-6003A 13.5 (12 volt system)
    Reverse current to open points: 4.1-4.8; VRX-6003A 8.2-9.3
    Armature Air Gap: .031 inches
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 volts; VRX-6003A: 14.4
Current and Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048 inches
Current Regulator Setting: VRP-6004A: 45 amps; VAV-6001B: 50 amps; VRX-6003A: 25 Amps

AUTO-LITE STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Part number: MCL-6117; MCL-6121A (rotates clockwise) ; MDB-6001A (12 volt)
Bush Spring Tension, Ounces: 42-53; MDB-6001A 52-65
No Load Test: 65 amps, 5 volts @ 4900 RPM; MDB-6001A: 33 amps, 11.0 volts @ 3800 RPM
Torque Test: 410 Amps, 2.0 volts; Torque: 8.0 ft/lbs. ; MDB-6001A: 240 amps; 4.0 volts; Torque: 6.5 ft/lbs.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Caster, Degrees
    Limits: -2 to 0
    Desired: -1
Camber, Degrees
    Limits: -1/8 to +5/8
    Desired: +1/4
Toe-In, Inches: 0 to 1/16
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 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)
   5-1/2 to 0 Camber

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