1941 CHEVROLET
All Series
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 116 inches Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In. Compresssion Ratio: 6.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,300 RPM;
Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq. In.
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 26 Front, 28 Rear
MASTER DELUXE, SERIES AG
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #AG
Base Price: $ 712; Shipping Weight: 3,020; Production Total: 48,763
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #AG;
Base Price: $ 743; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds; Production Total: 79,124
2 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #AG
Base Price: $ 754; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds; Production Total: 219,438
4 Door Sport Sedan, 5 Passenger; Model #AG
Base Price: $795; Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds; Production Total: 59,538
FLEETMASTER SERIES, AH
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $769; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds; Production Total: 17,602
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $800; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds: Production Total: 155,889
Cabriolet (Convertible Coupe), 5 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $949; Shipping Weight: 3,285 Pounds; Production Total: 15,296
2 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds: Production Total: 228,458
4 Door Sport Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $ 851; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds; Production Total: 148,661
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $ 995; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds; Production Total: 2,045
FLEETLINE AH SERIES
4 Door Sport Master Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #AH
Base Price: $ 877; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds: Production Total: 34,162
1941 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
Spark Plug Type: AC 46-5; Champion J-8, J-11; or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .040; Firing Order: 153624;
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheel
Point Gap: .018 Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft. Lbs;
Fan Belt: Goodyear #22424, or Equivalent
Radiator Hoses: Upper: Goodyear 1-1/4" or #52007, or Equivalent
Lower: Goodyear: #60017* or 52412, or Equivalent
* Cut to Fit
Valve Specifications
Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .013
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 30 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 3 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center-all engines
Valve Spring Pressure: 125 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches
Piston & Ring Data-All Series
Piston Removal: From Above
Shim Thickness to Use: Piston should pass at .002" and lock at .003"
Ring Gap, Minimum:
Compression: 216 Engine: .005"
Ring Clearance in Groves:
Compression: .0015-.003 Oil: .002-.0035
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8645-.8650 inches
Engine Bearing Data
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-2.312 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .001-.0025 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front, 2.6835-2.6845; No 2, 2.7145-2.7155
No. 3, 2.7455-2.7465; No 4, 2,7765-2,7775
Main Bearing Clearance: .0015 -.0035 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .004-.007 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Camshaft End Play: Free-.003
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002-.004
Capacities-All Series
Cooling System: 14 Qts.
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20; Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer 90
Winter 90
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer 90H
Winter 90H
Beginning Engine Numbers: AA-1001
AC-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: AG Series: AG-1001; AH Series: AH-1001
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel: Length, 22-5/8; Width 1-3/4; Thickness 3/16
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Allignment Specifictions-All Series
Caster: 0; Camber: - 1/4;
Toe In; 1/32 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4
Rear Axle Data
Ring & Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005-.007 Inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 Inch
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications
Part #1110090
Cam Angle: 35 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .28-.32 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Plunger Movement Starts @ 7 to 8-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance @ 16-1/2 to 18-1/2" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications
Part #1102667
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 25 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.7-1.9 Volts
Maximum Cold Output: 30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,7500 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: Controlled by Current Regulator
Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications
Regulator Type: Voltage & Current
Regulator #1118201
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.2-6.7 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.2-7.4 Volts
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications
Part #1107033
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs of Torque
Part #1107047
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs of Torque
Carburetor Specifications
Carter W-1 Model 483S
Casting #421
Repair Kit # 1089C
Float Level: 1/2"
Screw Setting: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel: None
Carter W-1 Model 492S
Casting #432
Repair Kit # 1091A
Float Level: 1/2"
Screw Setting: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel: None
Carter W-1 Model 574S
Casting #421
Repair Kit # 1089C
Float Level: 1/2"
Screw Setting: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel: None
Carter W-1 Model 684S
Casting #603
Repair Kit # 1500A
Float Level: 1/2"
Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type AF
Maximum Pressure: 3 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasolline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
Popular Options
Short Wave Radio, Whitewall tires, Exhaust deflector, Fender skirts, Bumper Guards, Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar lighter, Seat covers, External Sun shade, Spotlight, Fog lights, Wheel trim rings, Full Wheel Discs, Outside rear view mirror, Bumper Wing guards, License Plate Frame, Accessory Hood Ornament.
Paint Codes
288 Ridge Green Poly 289 Banner Beige Poly 290 Ruby Maroon
291 Kingston Gray 292 Cruiser Gray Poly 293 Squadron Gray
294 Constitution Blue Poly 295 Marine Blue Poly 296 Admiral Green Poly
297 Black 298 Cameo Cream 299 Maple Brown Poly
300 Ruby Maroon Poly Santone Poly Indian Suntan Poly
Cimarron Green Poly
Two Tones:
301 Santone Poly Upper & Squadron Gray Lower
302 Nassak Gray Upper & Indian Suntan Poly Lower
303 Cimarron Green Poly Upper & Ridge Green Poly Lower
304 Indian Suntan Poly Upper & Marine Blue Poly Lower
1941 Chevrolet Historical Data
1941 Model Year Introduction was in September 1940.
Many engine improvements were made for the 1941 model year.
Knee Action front coil suspension was now standard on all Chevrolets.
Total model year production: 1,021,371
1941 was the last full year of automobile production prior to World War II.
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