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Total
Model
Designation
Wheel
base
Inches
Weight
Min/Max
Tire
Size
Wheel
Bolt
Pattern
Valve
Location
Bore
and
Stroke
Piston
Dis
place
ment
Cubic
Inches
Com
pres
sion
Ratio
(Stan
dard)
Maximum
Brake
H.P.
@
R.P.M.
Maximum
Torque
Lbs. Ft.
@
R.P.M.
Normal
Oil
Press
Lbs
Spark
Plug
Type
Spark
Plug
Gap
Point
Gap
Dwell
Angle
Firing
Order
Ignition
Timing
BTDC
or
Mark
Grnd
+/-
Volts
1950 337,909 Special 8 Man 50-40 121.5 3615/3735 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/32 x 4 1/8 248.0 6.6 115 @ 3600 210 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Special 8 (DYN) 50-40 121.5 3615/3735 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/32 x 4 1/8 248.0 7.2 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
251,883 Super 8 50-50 121.5 3645/4115 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.9 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 (DYN) 50-50 121.5 3645/4115 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 50-52 125.5 3645/4115 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.9 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 50-52 125.5 3645/4115 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
75,034 Roadmaster 8 50-70 126.25 4025/4470 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/16 320.2 7.2 152 @ 3800 280 @ 2400 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Roadmaster 8 50-72 130.25 4215/4245 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/16 320.2 7.5 152 @ 3800 280 @ 2400 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
1951 164,448 Special 8 Man 51-40 121.5 3600/3830 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.6 120 @ 3600 215 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Special 8 (DYN) 51-40 121.5 3600/3830 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
196,226 Super 8 51-50 121.5 3685/4100 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.6 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 (DYN) 51-50 121.5 3685/4100 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 51-52 125.5 3685/4100 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.9 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 51-52 125.5 3685/4100 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
66,058 Roadmaster 8 51-70 126.25 4185/4505 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/16 320.2 7.2 152 @ 3800 280 @ 2400 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Roadmaster 8 51-72 130.25 4285/4285 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/16 320.2 7.5 152 @ 3800 280 @ 2400 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
1952 120,333 Special 8 Man 40 121.5 3605/3850 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.6 120 @ 3600 215 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Special 8 Auto 40 121.5 3605/3850 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
135,332 Super 8 Man 50 121.5 3775/4105 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.9 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 Auto 50 121.5 3775/4105 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 Man 52 125.5 3775/4105 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 6.9 124 @ 3600 220 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Super 8 Auto 52 125.5 3775/4105 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.2 128 @ 3600 225 @ 2000 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
46,217 Roadmaster 8 70 126.25 4235/4505 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/16 320.2 7.5 170 @ 3800 280 @ 2400 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
Roadmaster 8 72 130.25 4285/4285 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/16 320.2 7.5 170 @ 3800 280 @ 2400 35 AC 46X .025 .016 21-30 16258374 "ADV" -6
1953 217,170 Special 8 40 121.5 3675/3815 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/16 x 4 1/8 263.3 7.0 125 @ 3800 224 @ 2200 35 AC 46X .025 .016 26-33 16258374 "ADV" -6
190,514 Super V8 50 121.5 3845/4150 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322.0 8.0 164 @ 4000 286 @ 2200 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 "5" -12
Super V8 52 125.5 3845/4150 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322.0 8.0 164 @ 4000 286 @ 2200 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 "5" -12
77,438 Roadmaster V8 70 121.5 4100/4315 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322.0 8.5 188 @ 4000 300 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 "5" -12
Roadmaster V8 72 125.5 4315/4315 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322.0 8.5 188 @ 4000 300 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 "5" -12
1,690 Skylark V8 76X 121.5 4315/4315 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322.0 8.5 188 @ 4000 300 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 "5" -12
1954 190,884 Special V8 Man 40 122 3690/3905 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 3.625 x 3.2 264 7.2 143 @ 4200 228 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
Special V8 Auto 40 122 3690/3905 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 3.625 x 3.2 264 8.1 150 @ 4200 240 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
190,884 Super V8 Man 50 127 4035/4145 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322 8.0 177 @ 4100 295 @ 2000 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
Super V8 Auto 50 127 4035/4145 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322 8.5 182 @ 4100 300 @ 2000 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
81,892 Century V8 Man 60 122 3795/3975 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322 8.0 195 @ 4100 302 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
Century V8 Auto 60 122 3795/3975 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322 8.5 200 @ 4100 309 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
50,571 Roadmaster V8 70 127 4215/4355 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322 8.5 200 @ 4100 309 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
836 Skylark V8 100 122 4260/4260 6.70x15 5 x 5 In Head 4 x 3.2 322 8.5 200 @ 4100 309 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
1955 381,249 Special V8 40 122 3715/3940 7.10x15 5 x 5 In Head 3.625 x 3.2 264 8.4 188 @ 4800 256 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
132,463 Super V8 50 127 4075/4280 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 8.4 188 @ 4800 256 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
Super V8 Auto 50 127 4075/4280 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 9.0 236 @ 4600 330 @ 3000 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
159,154 Century V8 Man 60 122 3805/3995 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 8.4 188 @ 4800 250 @ 2400 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
Century V8 Auto 60 122 3805/3995 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 9.0 236 @ 4600 330 @ 3000 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
64,518 Roadmaster V8 70 127 4270/4415 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 9.0 236 @ 4600 330 @ 3000 35 AC 44-5 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
1956 334,017 Special V8 40 122 3750/3945 7.10x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 8.9 220 @ 4400 319 @ 2400 35 AC 44 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
80,998 Super V8 50 127 4140/4340 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 9.5 255 @ 4400 341 @ 3200 35 AC 44 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
102,188 Century V8 60 122 3890/4080 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 9.5 255 @ 4400 341 @ 3200 35 AC 44 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
53,418 Roadmaster V8 70 127 3503/3704 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.000 x 3.2 322 9.5 255 @ 4400 341 @ 3200 35 AC 44 .032 .016 26-33 12784563 -12
1957 220,242 Special V8 Auto 40 122 3955/4309 7.10x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 9.5 250 @ 4400 380 @ 2400 40 AC 44 .032 .016 30 12784563 -12
70,250 Super V8 50 127.5 4271/4414 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 44 .032 .016 30 12784563 -12
65,964 Century V8 60 122 4182/4498 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 44 .032 .016 30 12784563 -12
32,929 Roadmaster V8 70 127.5 4370/4500 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 44 .032 .016 30 12784563 -12
14,654 Roadmaster V8 75 127.5 4370/4500 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 44 .032 .016 30 12784563 -12
1958 139,213 Special V8 40 122 4058/4396 7.10x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 9.5 250 @ 4400 380 @ 2400 40 AC 45S .032 .019 30 12784563 -12
42,388 Super V8 50 127.5 4392/4500 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 45S .032 .019 30 12784563 -12
37,746 Century V8 60 122 4182/4498 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 45S .032 .019 30 12784563 -12
14,054 Roadmaster V8 75 127.5 4568/4676 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 45S .032 .019 30 12784563 -12
7,436 Limited V8 700 127.5 4603/4710 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.0 300 @ 4600 400 @ 3200 40 AC 45S .032 .019 30 12784563 -12
1959 164,904 Le Sabre V8 Man 4400 123 4159/4565 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 8.5 250 @ 4400 380 @ 2400 40 AC 44S .032 .019 30 12784563 -12
Le Sabre V8 Auto 4400 123 4159/4565 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.125 x 3.4 364 10.5 250 @ 4400 384 @ 2400 40 AC 44S .032 .019 30 12784563 12° -12
52,851 Invicta V8 4600 123 4274/4660 7.60x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.1875 x 3.64 401 10.5 324 @ 4400 445 @ 2800 40 AC 44S .032 .019 30 12784563 5°/12° Auto -12
44,185 Electra V8 4700 126.3 4465/4573 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.1875 x 3.64 401 10.5 324 @ 4400 445 @ 2800 40 AC 44S .032 .019 30 12784563 5°/12° Auto -12
22,308 Electra V8 4800 126.3 4562/4641 8.00x15 5 x 5 In Head 4.1875 x 3.64 401 10.5 324 @ 4400 445 @ 2800 40 AC 44S .032 .019 30 12784563 5°/12° Auto -12

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