1950 CHEVROLET
Special Series, HJ, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.6 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 92 @ 3,400 RPM;
Max. Torque: 174 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq. In.
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches: Inflation Pressures, Front & Rear 24
Note: Only a 3 speed manual transmission was available in the Special Series
STYLELINE BODY, SPECIAL SERIES 1500HJ
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #1503; Body & Style #50-1269; Base Price: $1,450
Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds; Production Total: 55,644
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1502; Body & Style #50-1211; Base Price: $1,403
Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds; Production Total: 89,897
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #1524; Body & Style #50-1227;
Base Price: $1,408; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds; Production Total: 28,328
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #1504; Body & Stype #50-1227B
Base Price: $1,329; Shipping Weight: 3,025; Production Total: 20,984
FLEETLINE BODY, SPECIAL SERIES 1500HJ
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1553; Body & Style #50-1208; Base Price: $1,450
Shipping Weight: 3,115 Pounds; Production Total: 23,277
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1552, Body & Style #50-1207; Base Price: $1,403
Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds: Production Total: 43,682
Deluxe Series, HK, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches
Manual Transmission Engine:
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.6 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 92 @ 3,400 RPM;
Maximim Torque: 174 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM;
Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq.In
Automatic Transmission (Powerglide) Engine:
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" x 3-15/16"
Engine Displacement: 235.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.75 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 105 @ 3,600 RPM;
Maximim Torque: 193 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM;
Normal Oil Presssure: 14 Lb/Sq.In.
Rear Axle Ratio: Standard Transmission - 4.11:1
Automatic Transmission: 3.55:1
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches (7.10 x 15 inches Optional on Convertibles with Powerglide)
STYLELINE BODY, DELUXE SERIES 2100 HK
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #2103; Body & Style #50-1069; Base Price: $1,529
Shipping Weight: 3,150 Pounds; Production Total: 316,412
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2102; Body & Style #50-1011; Base Price: $1,482
Shipping Weight: 3,100 Pounds; Production Total: 248,567
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #2124; Body & Style #50-1027;
Base Price: $1,498; Shipping Weight: 3.090; Production Total: 81,536
Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model #2154; Body & Style #50-1037;
Base Price: $1,741; Shipping Weight: 3,225 Pounds; Production Total: 76,662
Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #2134; Body & Style #50-1067; Base Price: $1,847
Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds; Production Total: 32,810
Station Wagon, 4 Door, 8 Passsenger, Model #2119; Body & Style #50-1062;
Base Price: $1,994; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds; Production Total: 166,995
FLEETLINE BODY, DELUXE SERIES, 2100 HK
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2153; Body & Style #50-1008; Base Price: $1,529;
Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds; Production Total: 124,287
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2152; Body & Style #50-1007; Base Price: $1,482;
Shiping Weight: 3,115 Pounds; Production Total: 189,509
1950 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
Spark Plug: AC 46-5: Gap .035
Firing Order: 153624;
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheell
Engine Idle Speed: Manual Transmission - 475 RPM; Automatic Transmission - 425 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft. Lbs
Compression @ Cranking Speed - 110 Lb
Belts & Hoses
Fan Belt: Goodyear #22424, or Equivalent
Radiator Hoses, Automatic Transmission: Upper: Goodyear #60083, #52007 or Equivalent
Lower: Not Available
Radiator Hoses, Standard Transmission: Upper: Goodyear #60083, #52007 or Equivalent
Lower: Goodyear: #60101 or 52416, or Equivalent
Heater Hose: Fresh Air Heater: 5/8" by 7.00 Feet
Dash Heater: 5/8" by 6.00 Feet
Valve Specifications
Standard Transmission Engine:
Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .015
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 31 degrees; Exhaust 46 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 degree After Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 9 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 125 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches
Automatic Transmission Engine:
Operating (Tappet) Clearance: Zero for both Intake & Exhaust
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 31 degrees: Exhaust 46 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 16 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 17-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center
This engine has Hydralic Valve Lifters
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"
235 Engine: .007" for top ring and .005" for 2nd ring.
Ring Clearance in Groves, All Engines:
Compression: .0015-.003 Oil: .002-.0035
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8645-.8650 inches
Engine Bearing Data
Both Standard & Automatic Transmission Engines:
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-2.312 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0003-.0013 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 35-45 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: .0007-.0028 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.009 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Camshaft End Play: Free-.003 inches
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002-.004
Capacities-All Series & Engines
Cooling System: 15 Qts. without Heater; 16 Quarts with Heater
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Grade of Oil: +32 F 20
+10 F 20W
- 10 F 10W
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer & Winter 90
Automatic Transmission: 11 Qts (5 Qts. for pan gasket drain & change)
Grade of Oil: Type A Automatic Transmission Oil
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer & Winter 90H
Generators
#1102710
Generator Output: 36 Amps @ 2,400 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Volts
Regulator #1118301
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Distributors
#1112353
Clockwise Rotation
Cam Angle: 31-37 degrees
Point Gap .022
Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm 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:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 8-1/2 Inches
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 to 18-1/2 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
#1112358
Clockwise Rotation
Cam Angle: 31-37 degrees
Point Gap .022
Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 16-1/2 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 8-1/2 Inches
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 to 18-1/2 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Starting Motors
#1107075 Clockwise Rotation
Brush Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amps, 5.65 Volts @ 5500 RMP
Torque Test: 550 Amps, 3.25 Volts. Torque 11 Ft Lb
Beginning Engine Number: HA-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: HJ Series: HJ-1001; HK Series: HK-1001
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel:
Length, 22;
Width 1-3/4; Thickness 3/16
Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front 1-5/16 inches; Rear: 1-1/8 inches;
Master Cylinder Bore: 1 inch; Drum Size: 11 inches
Adjustment: Adjust to slight drag then back off 4 notches
Wheel Allignment Specifictions-All Series
Caster: 0 to +1 (+1/2 preferred);
Camber: 0 to +1 (+1/2 preferred);
Toe In; 1/8 inches;
Toe Out on Turns: Outer Wheel-20 degrees; Inner Wheel-22-26 degrees;
Kingpin Angle: 3-1/2 degrees to 4-1/2 degrees
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005-.008 Inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: None
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 Inch
Chasis Specifications-All Series
Overall Length: Passenger Cars 197.5 inches, Station Wagon 198.25 inches
Front Tread: 57 inches; Rear Tread: 58-3/4 inches;
Carburetor Types
Carburetor #'s: 7001374, 7002050, 7002051, 7003060, 7003152, 7003160, 7003863 7003864, 7003865, 7003986, 7004475, 7004476, 7004477, 7004495, 7004600.
Float Level: 1-5/16"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Rochester Type BC with Automatic Choke:
Carburetor #'s: 7004620, 7005060, 7003562.
Float Level: 1-5/16"
Float Drop: 1-3/4"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2-1/2 Turns
Choke Rod: .073"
Choke Unloader: .166"
Fuel Pump Data
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
Popular Options
Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Under dash heater with defroster, In dash Deluxe heater with defroster, White sidewall tires, Wheel trim rings; Spotlight, Fog lamps, Directional signals, Back-up lamps, Outside sunvisor; Bumper Tips, Grille Guard; Locking Gas Cap, Grille Guard, Rear Trunk Guard, Gas Filler Door Guard
Paint Codes
423 Mayland Black 424 Oxford Maroon Poly 525 Grecian Gray
426 Crystal Green Poly 427 Falcon Gray Poly 428 Windsor Blue Poly
429 Mist Green 430 Rodeo Beige Poly 431 Moonlight Cream
438 Empire Red 440 Rodeo Beige Poly
Two Tones:
432 Falcon Gray Poly Upper & Grecian Gray Lower
433 Crystal Greey Poly Upper & Mist Green Lower
434 Mayland Black Upper & Mist Green Lower
435 Grecian Gray Upper & Windsor Blue Poly Lower
436 Falcon Gray Poly Upper & Moonlight Cream Lower
1950 Chevrolet Promotional Model Cars Available
Pot Metal:
2 Door Coupe, Styline 2 door Sedan, Styline 4 door Sedan, Fleetlline 2 door Sedan,
Fleetline 4 door Sedan, Bel Air 2 door Hardtop, Convertible
1950 Chevrolet Historical Data
Dealer introduction of the 1950 Chevrolet was on January 7, 1950.
Powerglide Automatic Transmission was introduced, using the 235.5 cu. in. engine with hydralic valve lifters.
Bel Air 2 door Hardtop was introduced.
Model Year Production: 1,371,535 Cars.
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