Pages 28–35 (8 pages)

Engine

From the 1952 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications

The 216.5 cu. in. valve-in-head six (3-1/2 x 3-3/4 bore and stroke, 6.6:1 compression, 92 gross horsepower): basic design data, advertised performance and a performance curve, then crankshaft, camshaft, pistons, rings and connecting rods, valve train, the lubrication system and oil recommendations, fuel tank, AC fuel pump and Rochester carburetor, exhaust, cooling system, and the Delco-Remy generator, regulator, battery, starting motor, distributor, spark plugs and timing.

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What this section covers

  • Basic design data and advertised performance
  • Engine performance curve
  • Crankshaft, camshaft, pistons and connecting rods
  • Valve train and valve springs
  • Lubrication system and oil recommendations
  • Fuel pump, Rochester carburetor and exhaust
  • Cooling system
  • Generator, battery, starter, distributor and timing
Year
1952
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Specifications
Models
Styleline and Fleetline Special (1500) and De Luxe (2100), Bel Air, Convertible, Station Wagon, Sedan Delivery
Pages
49

What’s inside

General

  1. Title Page, Contents and IntroductionTitle page, contents list, an introduction explaining the purpose of the specifications book, the vehicles specified, the three types of dimensions and how revisions are marked, and a page of abbreviations and symbols (scanned upside down).pp. 1–5

Passenger car specifications

  1. Model Identification, Serial Numbers, Weights and Dimensionspp. 6–18
  2. Equipment and Colorspp. 19–22
  3. Frame, Suspension, Rear Axle and Brakespp. 23–27
  4. Enginepp. 28–35
  5. Clutch and TransmissionThe single dry plate diaphragm spring clutch and the RPO 227A heavy-duty clutch, then the three-speed synchromesh transmission with steering column shift, gear ratios, bearings and the RPO 316 heavy-duty transmission.pp. 36–37
  6. Steering, Wheels, Tires, Lights, Horns and ToolsSaginaw steering gear, linkage, steering wheels and turning diameters, wheels and tire sizes, headlights and other lamps, lighting switches, horns, jack and tools, and chassis general information.pp. 38–39
  7. Accessories and Regular Production OptionsDealer-installed accessories by model, from radios, heaters and clocks to guards and lamps, then Regular Production Options by RPO number, including color combinations, tinted E-Z Eye glass, heavy-duty and taxicab equipment, governor and air cleaners.pp. 40–41

Powerglide supplement

  1. Powerglide Automatic Transmission Supplementpp. 42–49

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