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| 1951 Henry J 514 Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,343.00 | |
| No. Produced | 41,020 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Henry J | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 5144 | |
| Weight | 2,325lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 100 inches | |
| Length | 174.5 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 54 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 54 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Willys-Overland Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 161 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 3 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 80@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 23.4 | |
| Torque | 133@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting 3000001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad on front of block and on plate on side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.605 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.63 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.536 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 8.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic drums | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 4 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 5.9 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 13 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 9.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | K514-001001 and up | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is approximate. | |||
| References | |
| 1951 Henry J | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age December 1945 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Motor Age January 1951 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Upper-Mineral Gray/Lower-Mariner Gray | |
| Upper-Saddle Bronze Poly./Lower-Mariner Gray | ||
| Upper-Cardinal Maroon/Lower-Mariner Gray | ||
| Upper-Blue Satin/Lower-Mariner Gray | ||
| Upper-Horizon Blue/Lower-Mariner Gray | ||
| Upper-Onyx(Black)/Lower-Mariner Gray | ||
| Upper-Caribbean Coral Poly./Lower-Mariner Gray | ||
| Upper-Cape Verde Green Poly./Lower-Ceramic Green | ||
| Upper-Crystal Green/Lower-Ceramic Green | ||
| Upper-Garden Green Poly./Lower-Aloha Green | ||
| Upper-Crystal Green/Lower-Aloha Green | ||
| Upper-Saddle Bronze Poly./Lower-Aloha Green | ||
| Upper-Mariner Gray/Lower-Blue Satin | ||
| Upper-Bermuda Tan Poly./Lower-Blue Satin | ||
| Upper-Clay Pipe Gray/Lower-Blue Satin | ||
| Upper-Flax/Lower-Blue Satin | ||
| Upper- Mariner Gray/Lower-Onyx(Black) | ||
| Upper-Mineral Gray/Lower-Onyx(Black) | ||
| Upper-Mariner Gray/Lower-Cardinal Maroon | ||
| Upper-Claypipe Gray/Lower-Cardinal Maroon | ||
| Upper-Doeskin/Lower-Cardinal Maroon | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||