1939 CHRYSLER
Model Designations:
Chrysler Royal, Series C-22, 6 Cylinder
Imperial, New Yorker, Saratoga, Series C-23, 8 Cylinder
Custom Imperial, Series C-24, 8 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
Chrysler Royal, Series C-22, 6 Cylinder
Royal, 2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,
Base Price: $918; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds; Production Total: 4,780*
Royal, 2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $970; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds; Production Total: 239*
Royal, 2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $975; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds; Production Total: 4,838
Royal, 4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,010; Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds: Production Total: 45,955*
Long Wheelbase Royal, 136" - 4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger
Base Price: $1,235; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds; Production Total: 621
Long Wheelbase Royal, 136" - 4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger
Base Price: $1,325; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds; Production Total: 191
Royal Windsor, 2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $983; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds; Production Total: 4,780*
Royal Windsor, 2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $1,035; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds; Production Total: 239*
Royal Windsor, 2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1185; Shipping Weight: 3,245 Pounds; Production Total: 2,983
Royal Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds; Production Total: 45,955*
Chasis; Production Total: 394
Total Series Production: 60,001
* Combined Royal & Royal Windsor Production for this body style.
Chrysler Royal, Series C-22, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 119"
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 241.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.50:1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.34
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,600 RPM; Optional: 107 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 184 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM; Optional 190 @ 1,200 RPM
Carburetor: Carter 1V Model E6N1
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.10:1
Tire Size: 6.25 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Chrysler Royal, Series C-22, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type:
Cast Iron Head: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Aluminum Head: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC, Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Chrysler Royal, Series C-22, Capacities
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints (3-1/4 Pints with Overdrive)
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
With Overdrive: Summer 70, Winter 50
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Body Styles & Prices:
Imperial, New Yorker, Saratoga Series C-23, 8 Cylinder
Imperial, 2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $1,123; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds; Production Total: 492
Imperial, 2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $1,160; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds; Production Total: 35
Imperial, 2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,165; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds; Production Total: 185
Imperiial, 4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,198; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds; Production Total: 10,536*
New Yorker, 2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $1,223; Shipping Weight: 3,540; Production Total: 606**
New Yorker, 2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $1,250; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Pounds; Production Total: 99
New Yorker, 2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,395; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Pounds; Production Total: 606**
New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,298; Shipping Weight: 3,695 Pounds; Production Total: 10,536*
Saratoga, 2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,495; Shipping Weight; 3,665 Pounds; Production Total: 134
Saratoga, 4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,443; Shipping Weight; 3,720 Pounds; Prodution Total: 10,536*
Chasis (C-23), Production Total: 48
Total Series Production: 12,001
* Combined Production of New Yorker & Saratoga Sedans
** Combined Production of New Yorker 2 Passenger Coupe & Club Coupe
Imperial, New Yorker, Saratoga, Series C-23, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 125"
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 323.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.80:1, Optional: 7.45:1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.80
Horsepower: 130 @ 3,400 RPM; Optional: 138 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 250 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM; Optional 265 @ 1,600 RPM
Carburetor: Stromberg, Model AAV-Z
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.91:1
Tire Size: 7.00 X 16", Pressures: 26 Front & Rear
Imperial, New Yorker, Saratoga, Series C-23, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type:
Cast Iron Head: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Aluminum Head: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .017
Distributor Cam Angle: 27 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC, Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 16258374
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Imperial, New Yorker, Saratoga, Series C-23, 8 Cylinder, Capacities
Cooling System: 24 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3-1/4 Pints (6-1/4 Pints with Overdrive)
Grade of Oil: Without Overdrive:Summer 140, Winter 90
With Overdrive: 70 Summer & 50 Winter
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Custom Imperial, Series C-24
Factory Models
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $2,595; Shipping Weight: 4,590 Pounds; Production Total: 88
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger
Base Price: $2,595; Shipping Weight: 4,620 Pounds; Production Total: 95
4 Door Sedan Limousine, 7 Passenger
Base Price: $2,695; Shipping Weight: 4,665 Pounds; Production Total: 117
Custom Models
4 Door Derham Convertible Town Car: Production Total: 1
4 Door Derham Convertible Sedan; Production Total 1
4 Door Derham Touring Phaeton, 7 Passenger; Production Total 1
Chasis: Total Production: 7*
* Includes the 3 Custom Models shown above.
Total Series Production: 307
Custom Imperial, Series C-24, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 144"
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 323.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.80:1, Optional: 7.45:1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.80
Horsepower: 132 @ 3,400 RPM; Optional: 138 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 254 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM; Optional 265 @ 1,600 RPM
Carburetor: Stromberg, Model AAV-Z
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.90:1
Tire Size: 7.50 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Custom Imperial, Series C-24, 8 Cylilnder, Capacities
Cooling System: 24 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 4-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 70, Winter 50
Rear Axle: 6-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Custom Imperial, Series C-24, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type:
Cast Iron Head: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Aluminum Head: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .017
Distributor Cam Angle: 27 degrees
Ignition Timing: 3rd Line After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 16258374
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
1939 CHRYSLER
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014 Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 2 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;
Exhaust .001-.003
8 Cylinder Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .011; Exhaust: .014 Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 6 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 52 Lbs @ 2-1/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;
Exhaust .001-.003
Piston & Ring Data
6 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .022;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .002-.004
Oil Control Ring: .002-.004
8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .021;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015-.004
Oil Control Ring: .0015-.004
Engine Bearing Data
6 Cylinder Engines
Camshaft End Play: .002-.006
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.124-2.125 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0025 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.002 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
8 Cylinder Engines
Camshaft End Play: .002-.006
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1865-2.1875 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .001-.003 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.702"-2.703"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.002 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series C23: C23-1001
Series C24 C24-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series C22 Royal 7574001
Series C22 Windsor 6948301
Series C23 Imperial 6742201
Series C23 New Yorker 6609901
Series C23 Saratoga 6672701
Series C24 7806201
Brake Specifications
Series C-22
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 19-7/16"
Width, 2",
Thickness, 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Series C-23
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 25-1/8"
Width, 2",
Thickness, 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Series C-24
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 29-5/16"
Width: 2"
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Series C-22
Caster: +1-1/4 Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5-3/8 Degrees
Series C-23
Caster: +1/2 Degrees
Camber: Zero Degrees
Toe In: 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 6-3/8 Degrees
Series C-24
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5-3/8 Degrees
Rear Axle Data, All Series
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003-.008 inch
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C22
Distributor #1GS-4102-1
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C22
Distributor #1GS-4102D-1
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-1/4" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C23
Distributor #1GT-4101-1
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-1/4" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C23
Distributor #1GT-4101A-1
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: Degrees @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C24
Distributor #1GT-4101B-1
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 7" Vacuum
Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications
Generator #GDA-4801A
Brush Spring Tension: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.66-1.84 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,195 RPM
Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 2,025 RPM
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage & Current
Part #VRB-4004B
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0
Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-3.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 27-29 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage:
Before Serial #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts
Serial #8R-000001 & Later: 7.45 Volts
Cutout Relay Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .034"
Point Opening: .015"
Voltage Regulator Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .0595"
Point Opening: .010"
Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: (Early: 7.65); (Late: 7.45)
Current Unit Settings:
Armature Air Gap: .0595"
Point Opening: .010"
R1 Resistor: 30 Ohms
R2 Resistor: 7 Ohms
Starting Motor Specifications
Part #MAX-4020A
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 5,300 RPM
Lock Test: 880 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 25.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Starting Motor Specifications-8 Cylinder Models
Part #MAX-4037
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 5,300 RPM
Lock Test: 880 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 25.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Carter Carburetor Specifications
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #E6P5
Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag
Repair Kit # 1308A
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: None
Pump Travel: 26/64" (Medium Stroke)
Carter Carburetor Specifications - Model C22
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #E6N1
Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag
Repair Kit # 1038A
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/4 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: None
Pump Travel: 26/64"
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models
Carburetor Model: AAV-2
Part #A-18792
Code # 4-77D
Repair Kit # RK-32
Fuel Level: At Bottom of Sight Hole with Engine Idling.
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .040"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .015"
Fast Idle Setting: 1/8
Choke Unloader Setting: 7/32
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: AW
Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI
Pump Type: AT
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: Auto-Lite
Temperature: Auto-Lite
Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite
Ammeter: Auto-Lite
Popular Options
Single Sidemount, Dual Sidemounts, Sidemount Covers, Fender Skirts, Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar Lighter, White Wall Tires, Outside Rear View Mirror, Spotlights Trippe Lights, Seat Covers, Bumper Guards, License Plate Frames, External Sun Shade, Fog Lights, Courtesy Runningboard Lights, Exhaust Extension, Ski Rack, Fluid Drive (Standard on Custom Imperial).
1939 Chrysler Historical Data
Introduction of the 1939 Chrysler was in October 1938.
Total 1939 Chrysler Production was 67,749.
Column Mounted Gearshift Introduced
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