1942 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; Max. Torque: 174 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 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
Belts & Hoses
Fan Belt: Goodyear #22424, or Equivalent
Radiator Hoses: Upper: Goodyear #60083*, #52007 or Equivalent
Lower: Goodyear: #52413, or Equivalent
* Cut to fit.
Underseat Heater Hose: 5/8" by 17.00 Feet
MASTER DELUXE BODY, SERIES BG
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #BG
Base Price: $ 840; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds; Production Total: 14,093
2 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #BG
Base Price: $ 800; Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds; Production Total: 41,872
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #BG;
Base Price: $ 790; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds; Production Total: 17,442
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #BG
Base Price: $ 760; Shipping Weight: 3,055; Production Total: 8,089
FLEETMASTER BODY, SERIES BH
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #BH Base Price: $815; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds; Production Total: 1,716
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $ 895 Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds; Production Total: 31,441
2 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds: Production Total: 39,421
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds: Production Total: 22,187
Cabriolet (Convertible Coupe), 5 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $1,080; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds; Production Total: 1,182
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds; Production Total: 1,057
FLEETLINE BH SERIES
4 Door Sport Master Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $ 920; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds: Production Total: 14,530
2 Door Aero Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #BH
Base Price: $ 880; Shipping Weight: 3,105 Pounds; Production Total: 61,855
1942 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;
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: 15 Qts. without heater; 16 Qts. with heater
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: 2AA-1001
BA-1001
2AC-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: BG Series: BG-1001; BH Series: BH-1001
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel: Length, 22-5/8; Width 1-3/4; Thickness 3/16
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 #1107054
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, Signal-seeking 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, Outside rear view mirror, Bumper wing guards, License Plate Lamp.
Paint Codes
308 Mayland Black 309 Martial Maroon Poly 310 Seafoam Green
311 Volunteer Green Poly 312 Sport Beige 313 Santone Beige Poly
314 Torpedo Gray 315 Chevron Gray Poly 316 Ensign Blue Poly
317 Maple Brown Poly 318 Martial Maroon Poly Scout Brown
Fortress Gray Wing Blue Fleet Blue Poly
Two Tones:
319 Seafoam Green Upper & Volunteer Green Poly Lower
320 Scout Brown Upper & Sport Beige Lower
321 Fortress Gray Upper & Torpedo Gray Lower
322 Wing Blue Upper & Fleet Blue Poly Lower
1942 Chevrolet Historical Data
1942 Model Year Introduction was in September 1941.
1942 was the first year for the Aerosedan.
Total model year production: 258,795
The last 1942 Chevrolet was produced on January 30, 1942, afterwhich all but one plant converted to war production for World War II.
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