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1955 Chevrolet 235 (123 hp) Inline 6 Engine Specs

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Designation: One-Fifty, Two-Ten, Bel-Air, w/Standard Trans 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 Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: Standard Trans: 207 @ 2000 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 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 Pounds Pull on Scale: Standard Trans.: 7-18 Rings: Compression: .007; Oil: .015 Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .8662 VALVE SPECIFICATIONS Operating Clearance: 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) 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 Valve Lift, Zero Lash: Standard Trans: Intake: .2941; Exhaust: .3118 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 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.: 101/2

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:: 2530 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

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