1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK

SPECIFICATIONS

SERIES & BODY TYPE CODE  GOLDEN HAWK (HDTP)    56J-K7
CODE NUMBER DESIGNATION    56J-K7
The first two numbers (56) designate the model year.  In addition, the:
First letter designates the engine     (J - Skypower 352 V-8)
Second letter designates the Body Type         (K = Hardtop)
Last number designates Ext. & Int. Trim   (7 = Hardtop trim)
BODY CODE = 56J-K7 U.S. PRICE =  $3,061 SHIPPING WEIGHT (LBS) = 3,360
PRODUCTION TOTAL = 4071 (4073*) SOUTH BEND = 3470 (3472*) LOS ANGELES = 601
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE SOUTH BEND 6030001-6033472 LOS ANGELES 6800001-6800601
BODY NUMBER RANGE = 1-4063** SOUTH BEND 1-4063 LOS ANGELES 11-3521
OVERALL LENGTH = 203.94" OVERALL WIDTH = 70.44" OVERALL HEIGHT = 56.31"
*Two South Bend serial numbers (6030726 & 6031367) were scrapped and canceled from the production records.
**Body numbers were not assigned in order, and 88 production orders did not show a body number at all.

TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS

352 CU. IN. ENGINE
COMP. RATIO   9.5-1
COMP. PRES   120 PSI (MIN)
                           MAX.VAR. 10 PSI
FIRING ORDER    1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
IGNITION COIL
Auto Lite  CAD4004
PRI. RES      1.65-1.79 OHMS
SEC. RES.     8000-9200 OHMS
TEST SET LINE   7
PU4001
BALLAST RESISTOR
.665-735 OHMS
CONDENSER CAPACITY
.25-.285 MFD
SPARK PLUGS
CHAMPION H10
REPLACEMENT N18
GAP - .033-.038
TORQUE 25/30 FT/LBS
IDLE SPEED
OVERDRIVE TRANS.   550
AUTO. TRANS.             550

IGNITION TIMING
OVERDRIVE TRANS. 5° BTDC AT 600 RPM
AUTO. TRANS. 5° BTDC AT 600 RPM
DIST. VAC. LINE DISCONNECTED

IGNITION ADVANCE
AT 2500 RPM
      TOTAL                    CENT. ONLY
IBJ-C - 39-47½°           23½-27½°
IBJ-E - 35-43°                  19-23°

DISTRIBUTOR
MODIFIED    DISTRIBUTOR
IBJ4001E    Auto Lite                        IBJ4OO1C
                     Rotation                               C.C
                     Spring Tension               17-20 Oz.
                     Dwell                                  28-34°
                     Gap                                   .015-.017"
                     Dwell Variation                3° MAX.
DISTRIBUTOR
MECHANICAL ADVANCE
IBJ4001E            IBJ4001C
DIST.   DIST.    DIST.    DIST.
DEG.    RPM      DEG.     RPM


START   300     START   300 
    1°     375            1°       350
   8°      900           10°     850
   13°    2275         14°    1765
   14°    2550         15°    2000
VACUUM ADVANCE
DIST.                     DIST
DEG.    VAC          DEG.    VAC


START    8"         START   7"
     1°         85/8"        1°         7½"
     5°        11¼"        5°         95/8"
     9°        14¾"        9°        121/8"
    10°       16"          10°       13"
SECONDARY RESISTANCE = 3.0 MIN.
GENERATORS
STAND.
GJC7002F          Auto Lite
        A                 Circuit Type
30A @ 15V            Output
     2250                  GEN. RPM
     1000                    ENG. RPM

                        Field Current
                        1.2-1.3A @ 10V @ 70° F

BATTERY
60 AH NEG. GND.
CRANKING VOLTAGE
MIN. 9.6V

REGULATORS
STAND.
VRX6008A        Auto Lite
      A                    Circuit Type
                             Cutout Relay
13.0-13.75V           Closing Volts
      3-5A                 Open Amps
  .031-.034"             Air Gap
       .015                  Point Gap
                        Volt. Reg.
14.2-14.8 V             Setting
.048-.052"              Air Gap
                      Current Reg.
  28-32A                Setting
.048-.052"             Air Gap
CHARGING
CIRCUIT
RESISTANCE
(Volts @ 20 Amps)
INS. CIRC.  .9V
GRD. CIRC.  .1V
REG. GRD.  .1V

CHARGING VOLTAGE
13.9-14.6V

FUEL PUMP

PRES.
3½-5½ @ 500 RPM

VOL.
1 PT.-30 SEC. @ 500 RPM

VAC.
10" @ 500 RPM

ENGINE-PACKARD SKYPOWER 352 V8

ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION-Stamped on a the cylinder block to the left and in front of the oil filler pipe. As with the body number, engine numbers were not assigned in order, there were also some gaps in the numbering system, and 2 production orders did not show an engine number at all..
ENGINE NUMBER RANGE 
    OVERDRIVE
    ULTRAMATIC
TYPE
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS
FIRING ORDER
PISTON DISPLACEMENT
CYLINDER BORE (IN)
STROKE (IN)
COMPRESSION RATIO
HORSEPOWER @ RPM
HORSEPOWER - TAXABLE (N.A.C.C.)
TORQUE (FT. LBS.)
CARBURETOR
FUEL PUMP
SOUTH BEND     LOS ANGELES
   K1001-K1912      K1019-K1562
   S1001-S4362       S1192-S3906
OHV
8
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
352 cu. in. (5768 cu. cm.)
4" (101.60 mm)
3.5" (88.90 mm)
9.5:1
275@4600
51.2
380@2800
CARTER WCFB MODEL 2394S, QUAD 1-1/4"
CARTER 3-1/2 - 5 P.S.I.

BRAKES

MAKE
TYPE
DRUM SIZE
TOTAL BRAKING AREA
BRAKE POWER
PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATES
WAGNER
SELF-CENTERING  SELF-ENERGIZING
FRONT = 11", REAR = 10"
195.25 SQ. IN.
FRONT = 62%, REAR = 38%
REAR SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPARK PLUGS 
SPARK TIMING
BATTERY
GENERATOR
DISTRIBUTOR
AUTO-LITE
CHAMPION N8-67B  (Gap .033" - .038")
5 DEGREES BTDC
WILLARD 60 AMP. HRS.
30 AMPS.
AUTO-LITE IBJ-4001C [D or E] (Point Gap .016")

WHEELS AND TIRES

WHEELBASE
WHEELS
TIRES
TREAD
120.5 INCHES
15"X5"
710-15
FRONT 56.69"   REAR 56.69"

CAPACITIES

FUEL TANK
COOLING SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM W/CLIMATIZER
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL & FILTER
OIL BATH
REAR AXLE
TRANSMISSION - T85 W/OVERDRIVE
TRANSMISSION - ULTRAMATC
18 GALLONS
25 QUARTS
26.5 QUARTS
5 QUARTS
6 QUARTS
1 PINT
3 PINTS
3.7 PINTS
11.5 QUARTS

 
1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK INFORMATION AND TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 
SPECIFICATIONS
                      BODY
Model 
Style 
Wheelbase 
Overall length of car 
Overall width of car 
Overall height 
Weight 

Golden Hawk
K-Hardtop convertible for five passengers
120-1/2" (306,1 cm.)
203-15/16" (518,0 cm.)
70-7/16" (178,9 cm.)
 56-5/16"  (143,0 cm.)
3360 lbs.
                        BRAKE SYSTEM
Make 
Type 

Brake Lining 
Drum type 
Drum size--front 
         --rear 
Lining--length per wheel--front 
                        --rear 
      --width--front 
             --rear 
      --thickness 
           (Front Wheel secondary shoe lining is 7/32" (5,56 
Total braking area 

Brake power--front 
           --rear 
Parking brake lever operates 
Backing plate bolt nut--size and thread 
                      --torque required
 

                   
Wagner
Self-Centering
Self-Energizing
Marshall-Eclipse
Air Cooled Rib
11" (279,4 mm.)
10" (254 mm.)
12" (305 mm.)
10-29/32" (277 mm.)
2-1/4" (57,2 mm.)
2" (50,8 mm.)
3/16" (4,76 mm.)
mm.) thick.
195.25 sq. in.
(1259,7 sq. cm.)
62%
38%
Rear Service Brakes
3/8" - 24
35-40 ft-lb (4,8-5,5 kg-m)
                        CLIMATIZER, DEFROSTER
Hose lengths
  15/16" OD Hose
  Defroster tee-to-heater core 
  Heater core-to-defroster tee 
  Defroster tee-to-water pump 
  Heater valve-to-defroster tee 
  Water pump manifold-to-heater valve 
  5/8" OD Hose Defroster-to-tee 
  Tee-to-defroster 
                  
 

  79"  (200,7 cm.)
  55"  (129,7 cm.)
  37"  (94 cm.)
  2-1/2" (6,4 cm.)
  15"    (38,1 cm.)
  27-1/2" (69,9 cm.)
  20"   (50,8 cm.)

                        CLUTCH
Make 
Vibration damper 
Clutch driven discs 
Clutch facings 
Facing inside diameter 
Facing outside diameter 
Facing thickness 
Facings required 
Pedal free play 
Clutch spring pressure 
Number of springs 

Pressure plate cover-to-flywheel screw 
Housing-to-cylinder block screw 


Long
Yes
1
Woven Asbestos
7" (177,8 mm.)
11" (279,4 mm.)
.125" (3,175 mm.)
2
1-1/2"  (38,1 mm.)
1467
8
SIZE & THREAD    TORQUE REQUIRED
3/8" - 16                25 - 28 ft-lb            (3,5 - 3,9 kg-m)
3/8" - 16                25 - 30 ft-lb               (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
                        COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity 
 

Radiator core--make                       McCord-Modine
             --type                       Cellular-Tubular
                                          Fin and Tube
             --frontal area               443 sq. in. (2858 sq cm.)
Radiator outlet hose--inside diameter     1-3/4" (44,5 mm.)
                    --type                Molded Elbow
Radiator inlet hose--inside diameter      1-1/2" (38,1 mm.)
                   --type                 Molded Elbow
Fan belt--length (outside)                56-11/16" (144,1 cm.)
        --width (nominal)                 .380" (9,652 mm.)
        --angle of vee (pulley)           36°

Fan-to-water pump hub screw 
Water outlet-to-water manifold screws 
Water pump-to-manifold screw 

                  
25 U. S. Quarts
20.8 Imperial Quarts
23.7 Liters
McCord-Modine
Cellular-Tubular
Fin and Tube
443 sq. in. (2858 sq cm.)
1-3/4" (44,5 mm.)
Molded Elbow
1-1/2" (38,1 mm.)
Molded Elbow
F56-11/16" (144,1 cm.)
        --width (nominal)                 .380" (9,652 mm.)
        --angle of vee (pulley)           36°
SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
1/4" - 28            90 - 100 in-lb       (1,04 - 1,13 kg-m)
3/8" - 16             25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
5/16" - 18           15 - 18 ft-lb       (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
                      ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION
Coil--
Make 
    --Model 
Resistor--Make 
        --Model 
        --Resistance 
Distributor--
Make 
           --Model 
Centrifugal Advance
  Maximum--Crankshaft degrees 
Vacuum advance maximum
  Crankshaft degrees 
Spark timing 
Distributor point gap 
Cam angle 
Distributor breaker arm tension 

Firing order 
Spark plug--Make 
          --Type 
          --Gap 

          --Thread 

BATTERY
Make 
Model 
Voltage 
Amp. hours 
Plates per cell 
Specific gravity 
Terminal grounded 

STARTER
Starter Motor--Make 
             --Model 
Brush spring tension 

No. of pinion teeth 
No. of flywheel teeth 

GENERATOR
Make 
Model 
Brush spring tension 

Maximum Controlled Charging Rate
  Temperature 
  Amperes 
  Voltage 
Current and Voltage regulator
--Make 
--Model 
Cut out relay--
  Voltage at closing 
  Temperature (degrees) 
  Air gap 

Voltage regulator--
  Volts 
  Temperature (degrees) 
  Air gap 

Current regulator--
  Amperes 
  Temperature (degrees) 
  Air gap 
 


 

Auto-Lite
CAD 4001
Auto-Lite
PU 4001
 .665 - .735 Ohms

Auto-Lite
IBJ-4001C (IBJ-4001D, IBJ-4001E)

32°

22°
5° BTDC
.016" (0,41 mm.)
28° - 34°
17 - 20 oz.
(482 - 567 grams)
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Champion
N8-67B
  .033" - .038"
  (0,84 - 0,96 mm.)
14 mm.
 

Willard
HDW-2SM-60
12
60
 9
1.260
Negative

STARTER
Auto-Lite
MDF-6008
42 - 53 oz.
(1190 - 1503 gr.)
9
182
 

Auto-Lite
GJC-7002-F
18 - 36 oz.
(510 - 1021 gr.)

70° F. (21°  C)
 28 - 32
14.3 - 14.9

Auto-Lite
 VRX-6008A

  13.0 - 13.75
  70°  F.  (21°  C.)
  .031" - .034"
   (0,79 - 0,86 mm.)

  14.3 - 14.9
  70°  F.  (21°  C.)
  .048" - .052"
  (1,22 - 1,32 mm.)

  28 - 32
  70°  F.  (21°  C.)
  .048" - .052"
  (1,22 - 1,32 mm.)

LAMP BULBS
LOCATION 
  Headlight                             5400
  Parking 
  Tail/Stop 
  Instruments 
  Trunk 
  Dome 
  License plate 
  High beam indicator 
  Directional signal--Front 
                    --Rear 
                    --Tell-Tale 
  Back-up light 
 

  Glove compartment 
  Hand brake warning light 
  Spot light 
  Radio 
  Clock 
  Cigar lighter 
  Oil pressure indicator 
  Generator charge indicator 
  Auto transmission selector indicator 


 VOLTAGE AND NUMBER
  12-16 Sealed Beam No. 5400
  12-16 Mazda No. 1034
  12-16 Mazda No. 1034
  12-16 Mazda No. 57
  12-16 Mazda No. 67
  12-16 Mazda No. 1004
  12-16 Mazda No. 67
  12-16 Mazda No. 53
  12-16 Mazda No. 1034
  12-16 Mazda No. 1034
  12-16 Mazda No. 53
  12-16 Mazda No. 1073
 

  12-16 Mazda No. 57
  12-16 Mazda No. 1004
  12-16 Mazda No. 4405
  12-16 Mazda No. 1891
  12-16 Mazda No. 57
  12-16 Mazda No. 53
  12-16 Mazda No. 53
  12-16 Mazda No. 53
  12-16 Mazda No. 53

CIRCUIT BREAKER AND FUSES 
Circuit Breaker--
Head, parking, tail & instrument lights 
Body and stop lights 
Windshield wiper 
Seat adjuster 
Window lift 
Fuses--
Overdrive 
Radio 
Directional signal 
Electric clock 
Climatizer & Defroster--C and K 
 AMPERES  LOCATION

 18   On headlight switch
 15   Below headlight switch on instrument panel
  5   In wiper switch
  20   Upper left cowl panel
 20   Upper left cowl panel

 20   In relay on dash panel
 9   In lead behind instrument panel
 14   In bracket behind inst. panel
 3   In lead behind instrument panel
14   On Climatizer and defroster switch

                      ENGINE - SKYPOWER 352
Number of cylinders 
Cylinder bore 
Stroke 
Piston displacement--cu. in. 
                   --cu. cm. 
Horsepower (N.A.C.C.) 
Compression ratio--standard 
Standard compression pressure at
         cranking speed          (approx.) 120 lbs. (54,43 kgs.) 
Firing order 

CRANKSHAFT
Vibration damper type 
End thrust carried on 
Crankshaft end play 
Main bearing--type 
            --material 

            --removable from below 
Main bearing clearance 

Main bearing journal diameter 
Main bearing effective length--No. 1 
                             --No. 2 
                             --No. 3 
                             --No. 4 
                             --No. 5 
Crankshaft sprocket--material 

CAMSHAFT
Camshaft drive 
Camshaft bearing diameter--No. 1 
                         --No. 2 
                         --No. 3 
                         --No. 4 
                         --No. 5 
                 --length--Nos. 1 - 4 
                         --No. 5 
Camshaft bushing clearances 
Camshaft end play 
Camshaft sprocket--material 
Timing chain--make 
            --number of links 
            --width 
            --pitch 

PISTONS AND RINGS
Piston material 
Piston clearance 
Oil ring--number per piston 
        --width 
        --gap 
        --side clearance 
Compression ring--number 
                --width 
                --gap 
                --side clearance 
RODS AND PINS
Piston pin--diameter 
          --length 
          --type 
          --bushing 
Piston pin clearance--in piston 

                    --in rod 
Direction of pin offset 
Crank pin journal--diameter 
Connecting rod bearing--effective length 
                      --type 
                      --material 
Connecting rod bearing clearance 
Connecting rod side clearance 

Connecting rod--center-to-center--length 
Rods and pistons removed 
VALVES
Lifter type 
Rocker ratio 
Operating valve clearance 
Valve spring pressures--open 

                      --closed 

Valve lift 
Inlet valve--material 
           --overall length 
           --overall head diameter 
           --seat angle 
           --stem diameter 
           --stem clearance 

Exhaust valve--material 
           --overall length 
           --overall head diameter 
           --seat angle 
           --stem diameter 
           --stem clearance 

Timing
  Intake opens 
  Intake closes 
  Exhaust opens 
  Exhaust closes 
 

Camshaft thrust plate fastening screws 
Connecting rod cap bolt nut 
Crankshaft main bearing cap screw 
Crankshaft vibration damper screw 
Cylinder head screw 
Exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold stud nut 
Flywheel-to-crankshaft bolt nut 
Fuel pump eccentric retainer bolt 
Inlet manifold-to-block screw 
Exhaust manifold-to-block stud nut 
Oil filter cover screw 
Oil pan drain plug 
Oil pan screw 
Rocker arm cover nuts 
       (to obtain proper seal, tighten these screws to required 
Spark plug 
Timing gear cover screw or nut 
Valve lifter cover screw 
       (to obtain proper seal, tighten these screws to required 


   8
   4" (101,60 mm.)
  3-1/2" (88,90 mm.)
   352
    5768
   51.2
   9.2 to 1  (9.5 to 1?)

minimum at 150 rpm
   1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
 

  Non-Bonded Rubber
  (No. 5) Rear Bearing
  .0035" - .0085"  (0,089 mm. - 0,216 mm.)
    Replaceable
    Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 - Copper-Lead;
     No. 5 - Babbitt
     Yes
   .0005" - .0025"
    (0,013 mm. - 0,064 mm.)
   2.4990" (63,47 mm.)
   .950" (24,1 mm.)
     .950" (24,1 mm.)
     .950" (24,1 mm.)
     .950" (24,1 mm.)
   1.736" (44,1 mm.)
 Steel, Heat Treated
 

  Silent Chain
    1.9685" - 1.9715"  (50,000 - 50,076 mm.)
    1.9370" - 1.9400"  (49,600 - 49,676 mm.)
    1.9055" - 1.9095"  (48,400 - 48,476 mm.)
    1.8740" - 1.8770"  (47,600 - 47,676 mm.)
    1.4365" - 1.4395"  (36,487 - 36,5633mm.)
    .740" - .760"  (18,796 - 19,304 mm.)
    .990" - 1.010" (25,146 - 25,654 mm.)
    .0005" - .0045" (0,013 - 0,114 mm.)
    .004" - .006" (0,102mm. - 0,152 mm.)
  Cast Alloy Iron 
  Morse
    64
   1.000" (25,400 mm.)
   .375" (9,525 mm.)
 

 Aluminum Alloy
 Selective Feeler Fit-See Text
  1
  Each Rail .0245" (0,622 mm.)
   .015" to .050" (0,381 - 1,27 mm.)
    .0015" - .005" (0,038 mm. - 0,127 mm.)
   2
   .078" (1,981 mm.)
   .019" (0,457 mm.)
   .0015" - .005" (0,038 mm. - 0,127 mm.)

Piston pin--diameter                       .9803" (24,90 mm.)
    3.250" (82,55 mm.)
    Floating
    Bronze (In Rod)
  .0000" - .0002" (0,00 mm. - 0,0051 mm.)
  with  piston at 70° - 160° F. (21° - 71° C.)
     .0000" - .0004" (0,00 mm. - 0,0101 mm.)
  .0625" (1,587 mm.) Toward Major Thrust   Side
  2.250" (57,150 mm.)
 .939" (23,851 mm.) (2 Rods Side by Side)
   Removable
  Steel Backed Microbabbitt Lined
  .0005" - .0025"  (0,0127 mm. - 0,064 mm.)
 .003" - .011"    (0,076 mm. - 0,279 mm.)
       (Two Rods)
 6.7181" (170,64 mm.)
 From Top

  Hydraulic
 1.6 to 1
  Automatic Take-Up
 173 lbs. to 187 lbs at 1.375" 
  (78,4 kg. to 84,8 kg. at 34,9 mm.)
  87 lbs. to 97 lbs at 1.750" 
  (39,4  kg. to 43,9 kg. at 44,4 mm.)
   .398" (10,009 mm.)
  Silichrome Steel
        5.712" (145,08 mm.)
       2.000" (50,8 mm.)
       29°
     .3725" (9,487 mm.)
    selected to .001" - .002"
       (0,025  mm. - 0,051 mm.)
Austenitic Steel
      5.690" (144,53 mm.)
     1.687" (42,85 mm.)
     44.5°
    .3715" (9,436 mm.) 
     selected to .002" - .003"
   (0,051 mm. - 0,076 mm.)

  14° before U.D.C.
  62° after L.D.C.
  54° before L.D.C.
  18° after U.D.C.

SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
 5/16" - 18    15 - 18 ft-lb       (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
 3/8"  - 24    40 - 45 ft-lb        (5,5 - 6,9 kg-m)
 1/2"  - 13    90 - 95 ft-lb         (12,4 - 13,1 kg-m)
 3/4"  - 16    130 - 150 ft-lb        (18,0 - 20,7 kg-m)
  7/16" - 14    55 - 60 ft-lb      (7,6 - 8,3 kg-m)
3/8"  - 24    18 - 24 ft-lb        (2,5 - 2,8 kg-m)
 7/16" - 20    55 - 60 ft-lb        (7,6 - 8,3 kg-m)
 3/8"  - 16    25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
 3/8"  - 16    25 - 30 ft-lb      (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
 3/8"  - 16    25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
 7/16" - 20    20 - 25 ft-lb       (2,8 - 3,5 kg-m)
 5/8"  - 18    25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
5/16" - 18    15 - 18 ft-lb        (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
5/16" - 18     25 - 30 in-lb        (0,28 - 0,34 kg-m)
 torque three successive times.)
14 mm           26 - 30 ft-lb       (3,6 - 4,1 kg-m)
 5/16" - 18     13 - 17 ft-lb      (1,8 - 2,3 kg-m)
 5/16" - 18     12 - 15 ft-lb        (1,7 - 2,1 kg-m)
 torque three successive times.)

                       FRONT SUSPENSION
Front wheel toe-in 
Caster angle 
      (not more than 3/4° degrees variation between wheels)
Front wheel camber angle 
                      (1/2° more camber favored on drivers side)
King pin inclination 
Minimum road clearance 
          (at body front pillar crossmember)
Turning diameter (right) 
                            (left) 
Tread--front 
     --rear 
                     Inside wheel angle with outside wheel at 20° 
 

Control arm threaded bushings 
Control arm rubber bushing cap screws 
Power steering gear to frame bracket 
      bolt nut 
Power steering unit to gear cap screws 
Power steering unit flange bolt to steering
  post flange bolt nut 
Steering bell crank clamping bolt 
Steering bell crank bracket bolt nut 
Steering gear arm nut 
Steering gear mounting bolt nut 
Steering knuckle arm nut 
Steering reach rod ball stud nut 
Steering wheel nut 
Tie rod ball stud nut 
Upper control arm inner shaft to frame bolt nut 
Upper control arm inner shaft bushing cap screw 
Lower control arm inner shaft to frame bolt nut 
Lower control arm inner shaft bushing cap screw 


1/16" - 1/8" (1,589 mm. - 3,174 mm.)
  -1°  --  -2-1/2°

   0° - +1°

    5-1/4°
    6-15/32" (176,2 mm.)

     40' (12,2 m.)
     41' (12,5 m.)
   56-11/16"  (1439,8 mm.)
   55-11/16"  (1414,4 mm.)
   22-1/2° - 23-1/2°

 SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
  15/16" - 11   170 ft-lb MIN,       (23,5 kg-m)
   7/16" - 20      60 - 65 ft-lb         (8,3 - 9,0 kg-m)
  3/8" - 24         25 - 30 ft-lb          (3,5 -  4,1 kg-m)
   5/16" - 18      20 - 25 ft-lb          (2,8 -  3,5 kg-m)
   5/16" - 18   13 - 17 ft-lb          (1,8 -  2,3 kg-m)

    1/4"  - 28   12 - 15 ft-lb          (1,7 - 2,1 kg-m)
  3/8"  - 24   60 - 65 ft-lb          (8,3 -  9,0 kg-m)
  3/8"  - 24   40 - 45 ft-lb         (5,5 -  6,0 kg-m)
   3/4"  - 16   90 - 150 ft-lb         (12,4 - 20,7 kg-m)
   3/8"  - 24   35 - 40 ft-lb         (4,8 -  5,5 kg-m)
    5/8"  - 18   80 - 85 ft-lb          (11,0 - 11,7 kg-m)
   1/2"  - 20   50 - 55 ft-lb          (6,9 -  7,6 kg-m)
  13/16" - 20   23 - 27 ft-lb          (3,2 -  3,7 kg-m)
   1/2"  - 20   50 - 55 ft-lb            (6,9 -  7,6 kg-m)
 1/2"-20  75 - 80 ft-lb         (10,4 - 11,0 kg-m)
 3/8"-24  32 - 37 ft-lb            (4,4 - 5,1 kg-m)
 7/16"-20 60 - 65 ft-lb             (8,3 -  9,0 kg-m)
 1/2"-20  60 - 65 ft-lb            (8,3 -  9,0 kg-m)

                       STEERING SYSTEM
Steering gear--type 
             --make 
             --ratio (gear) 
             --ratio (overall) 
Power steering (optional at extra cost)
             --type 
             --make 
             --ratio 
          (see FRONT SUSPENSION for thread size/torque 

  Cam & Twin Lever or worm & roller
      Ross or Saginaw
      Ross 18.5-16.5-18.5; Saginaw 19-1
      Ross 33.8-24-33.8; Saginaw 20-1

        Hydraulic
        Saginaw
        20-1
specifications)

                       GASOLINE SYSTEM
Gasoline tank capacity 
Fuel pump--make 
         --model 
         --pressure 

Carburetor--make 
          --model 
          --size 

Carburetor mounting stud nut 
Fuel pump mounting screw 


  18 U. S. Gal. (15 Imp. Gal.) (68.1 liters)
    Carter      or   AC
        M-2198-S        4299
        3-1/2 - 5 p.s.i.
         0,25 -0,35 kg. per sq. cm.)
   Carter
        WCFB-2394-S
         Quad. 1-1/4"  (31,8 mm.)
 SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
    5/16" - 24    15 - 18 ft-lb      (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
    3/8"  - 16    25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
                       LUBRICATION
Oil pan capacity 
Rear axle capacity 
Transmission capacity (overdrive) 
Transmission capacity (Ultramatic) 

  5 U. S. Quarts (4.14 Imp. Qts.)          (4.73 liters)
  3.00 U. S. Pints (2.50 Imp. Pints)          (1.43 liters)
   3.70 U. S. Pints (3.09 Imp. Pints)           (1.74 liters)
   11 U. S. Quarts (9.5 Imp. Quarts)             (10.9 liters)
      PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS
Universal joint--make 
               --type 
               --number 
               --lubricate with 
 

Propeller shaft support screw 
Rear axle flange nut 
Transmission flange nut 
Universal joint flange U-bolt nuts 


     Spicer
      Needle Bearing
      3
      Chassis Lubricant (Light Weight)

  SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
   3/8"  - 24    20-25 ft-lb          (2,8 - 3,5   kg-m)
   3/4"  - 16    140 - 180 ft-lb    (19,3 -  24,8 kg-m)
   3/4"  - 16    140 - 180 ft-lb     (19,3 -   24,8 kg-m)
   5/16" - 24    14 - 17 ft-lb        (1,9 - 2,3 kg-m)

                       REAR AXLE
Make 
Model 
Type 
Type of drive 
Road clearance 
Lubricant capacity 
Lubricant
Type gear 
Backlash-pinion and gear 
Standard Gear Ratio
  --with Overdrive Transmission 
  --with Ultramatic 

Bevel drive gear-to-case screw 
Differential bearing cap screw 
Housing cover screw 
Shaft-to-hub nut 


   Salisbury
   44-3
   Semifloating
   Hypoid
   8-1/32" (204 mm.)
   3.00 U. S. Pints (2.50 Imp. Pints)      (1.43 liters)

    Hypoid
   .003" - .006" (0,076-0,15 mm.)

      3.92 to 1
      3.07 to 1
 SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
   3/8"  - 24      40 - 50 ft-lb     (5,5 - 6,9 kg-m)
    1/2"  - 13      70 - 80 ft-lb       (9,7 - 11,0 kg-m)
   3/8"  - 16      25 - 30 ft-lb      (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   1"   - 14       170 - 240 ft-lb      23,5 - 33,1 kg-m)

                       SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS
Front spring--type 
Rear springs--size 
            --standard number of leaves 
Shackle or bolt lubricant 
Shackle length 
Rear spring front mounting 
Diameter front eye 
Shock absorbers--make 
               --type 

Rear spring front bolt 
Rear spring shackle bolt 
Rear spring U-bolt nut 


  Coil
   2-1/2" X 50" (63,5 mm. X 127 cm.)
      4
    None
   3" (76,2 mm.)
    Rubber bushing
   1-1/2" (38,1 mm.)
   Houde and Monroe
       Directing Acting
 SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
  7/16" - 20      50 ft-lb               (6,9 kg-m)
  7/16" - 20      50 ft-lb               (6,9 kg-m)
  7/16" - 14      63 - 68 ft-lb       (8,7 - 9,4 kg-m)
                       TRANSMISSION
                       CONVENTIONAL
Model 
Gear Ratio--High 
          --Second 
          --Low 
          --Reverse 
          --Overdrive 
Capacity 
Speedometer Gear Chart  (Overdrive)
  --Axle Ratio 
  --Tire Size 
  --Gear Teeth 
  --Drive Gear No. 
  --Pinion Teeth 
  --Pinion No. 

Transmission case-to-clutch housing screw 

Model                         Ultramatic
Capacity 
Speedometer Gear Chart 
  --Axle Ratio 
  --Tire Size 
  --Gear Teeth 
  --Gear No. 
  --No. Pinion Teeth 
  --Pinion No. 

Transmission assembly screw 
Transmission bell housing assembly screw 
Transmission bell housing assembly plug 
Transmission bell housing assembly plug 
Transmission brake band adjusting screw 
        (tighten with a torque of 20 ft lbs. Back off 1.75 turns. 
Transmission brake band adjusting screw jam nut 
Transmission brake piston cover screw 
Transmission brake piston cover screw 
Transmission brake piston cover screw 
Transmission control assembly screw 
Transmission control valve starter safety switch 
Transmission control converter relief
        valve retainer screw 
Transmission control oil pump selector
        valve cover screw 
Transmission control direct drive valve
        cover screw 
Transmission control throttle valve
        spring seat screw 
Transmission control valve timing cover screw 
Transmission control valve body
        (upper to lower) screw 
Transmission control valve body
        (upper to lower) screw 
Transmission control valve body
        (upper to lower) screw 
Transmission control valve body
        (upper to lower) screw 
Transmission control valve body
        (upper to case) screw 
Transmission control valve body plug 
Transmission control valve body
        separator screw 
Transmission control valve detent lever
        set screw nut 
Transmission control valve lever (inner)
        set screw nut 
Transmission control valve link screw 
Transmission control valve link nut 
Transmission control valve starter
        safety switch 
Converter clutch housing screw 
Converter oil drain plug 
Converter outlet valve assembly 
Converter pump screw 
Converter pump shaft screw 
Converter reactor shaft screw 
Converter (first) turbine screw 
Converter (second) turbine screw 
Transmission front oil pump assembly screw 
Transmission governor assembly screw 
Transmission governor adapter screw 
Transmission governor cover screw 
Transmission governor pressure take-off
        plug 
Transmission oil cooler hose assembly 
Transmission oil cooler tube assembly
        clip bolt 
Transmission oil cooler tube assembly
        clip nut 
Transmission oil cooler tube assembly
        clip screw 
Transmission oil cooler assembly elbow
        (pipe thread) 
Transmission oil filler plug (breather type) 
Transmission oil cooler tube assembly nut 
Transmission oil pan screw 
Transmission oil pan drain plug 
Transmission oil strainer assembly screw 
Transmission planetary cage screw 
Transmission reactor clutch housing
        assembly lock nut 
Transmission reactor clutch housing
        assembly screw 
Transmission rear housing assembly screw 
Transmission rear oil pump body assembly
        screw 
Transmission rear oil pump body assembly
        screw 
Transmission rear oil pump body cover
        plate retaining screw 
Transmission speedometer pinion adapter
        screw 
Transmission universal joint flange nut 

   T85 W/O.D.
      1.0
      1.587
      2.490
      3.154
        .722
   3.7 U. S. Pints (3.08 Imp. Pints) (1.74 liters)

      3.92
     7:10
      6
     1539339
     17
     536503
 SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
  7/16" - 14     55 - 60 ft-lb               (7,6 - 8,3 kg-m)
 

1 U. S. Quarts (9.5 Imp. Quarts) (10.9 liters)
  (Ultramatic)
    3.07 to 1
     7:10
     8
     450308
   18
   450318
 SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
  3/8"  - 16     25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   7/16" - 14     55 - 60 ft-lb        (7,6 - 8,3 kg-m)
  3/8" - 18 Pipe 10 - 12 ft-lb          (1,4 - 1,7 kg-m)
  1/8" - 27 Pipe 8 - 10 ft-lb        (1,1 - 1,4 kg-m)
  5/8" - 18      20 ft-lb
 Tighten jam nut.)
 5/8"-18                     (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
  No. 10 - 24    20 - 30 in-lb    (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)
  5/16" - 18     15 - 18 ft-lb     (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
  1/8" - 27 Pipe 8 - 10 ft-lb     (1,1 - 1,4 kg-m)
  5/16" - 18     9 ft-lb        (1,3 kg-m)
 3/4"-16  50 ft-lb        (6,9 kg-m)

   5/16" - 18     9 ft-lb        (1,3 kg-m)

    No. 10 - 24    20 - 30 in-lb     (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)

    No. 10 - 24    20 - 30 in-lb        (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)

   No. 10 - 24    20 - 30 in-lb      (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)
 No. 10-24   20 - 30 in-lb       (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)

   1/4"-20x1-3/8  5 ft-lb        (0,7 kg-m)

   1/4"-20x1-1/8  5 ft-lb        (0,7 kg-m)

   1/4" - 20      5 ft-lb        (0,7 kg-m)

    1/4"-20x1-3/4  5 ft-lb        (0,7 kg-m)

     5/16" - 18     9 ft-lb (1,3 kg-m)
    3/8" - 18 Pipe 10 - 12 ft-lb      (1,4 - 1,7 kg-m)

  1/4" - 20      5 ft-lb               (0,7 kg-m)

    5/16" - 24     15 - 18 ft-lb      (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)

   5/16" - 24     15 - 18 ft-lb        (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
   No. 10 - 32    20 - 30 in-lb        (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)
   No. 10 - 32    20 - 30 in-lb        (0,23 - 0,34 kg-m)

    No. 8 - 32     15 - 20 in-lb        (0,16 - 0,23 kg-m)
   3/8" - 16      25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   1/8" - 27 Pipe 8 - 10 ft-lb      (1,1 - 1,4 kg-m)
   3/4" - 16      50 ft lb             (6,9 kg-m)
   5/16" - 18     25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   5/16" - 24     25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   5/16" - 24     25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   5/16" - 24     25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   1/4" - 20      12 - 15 ft-lb        (1,7 - 2,1 kg-m)
   1/4" - 28      8 - 9 ft-lb           (1,1 - 1,3 kg-m)
   1/4" - 28      6 ft-lb                (0,8 kg-m)
   1/4" - 20      8 - 9 ft-lb        (1,1 - 1,3 kg-m)
   1/4" - 20      8 - 9 ft-lb         (1,1 - 1,3 kg-m)

  1/8" - 27 Pipe 8 - 10 ft-lb      (1,1 - 1,4 kg-m)
   3/8" - 18      30 ft-lb               (4,1 kg-m)

    3/8" - 24      25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)

    3/8" - 24      25 - 30 ft-lb       (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)

     3/8" - 16      25 - 30 ft-lb        (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)

     1/4" - 18      20 - 25 ft-lb       (2,8 - 3,5 kg-m)
    3/4"-14 Pipe 18 - 20 ft-lb        (2,5 - 2,8 kg-m)
   5/8" -  18     20 - 25 ft-lb        (2,8 - 3,5 kg-m)
     5/16" - 18     10 - 12 ft-lb      (1,4 - 1,7 kg-m)
   5/8"  - 18     25 - 30 ft-lb      (3,5 - 4,1 kg-m)
   5/16" - 18     15 - 18 ft-lb       (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
   5/16" - 24     15 - 18 ft-lb        (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)

   1/4"  - 28     8 - 9 ft-lb           (1,1 - 1,3 kg-m)

    5/16" - 18     15 - 18 ft-lb      (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)
   5/16" - 18     15 - 18 ft-lb       (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)

    5/16" - 18     15 - 18 ft-lb       (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)

     5/16" - 18     15 - 18 ft-lb     (2,1 - 2,5 kg-m)

    1/4" - 20     8 - 9 ft-lb         (1,1 - 1,3 kg-m)

     1/4" - 20     8 - 9 ft-lb        (1,1 - 1,3 kg-m)
  3/4" - 16     200 - 225 ft-lb       (27,66 - 31,11 kg-m)

                       WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire size 
Tire Pressure 
 

Wheel-to-hub stud nut--size & tread 


    7:10x15
   26 p.s.i. (1,82 kgs.) front
   22 p.s.i. (1,54 kgs.) rear
  SIZE & THREAD   TORQUE REQUIRED
   1/2" - 20      75 - 83 ft-lb       (10,4 - 11,5 kg-m)

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