1940 CHRYSLER

Model Designations:

Chrysler, Series C-25, 6 Cylinder

Chrysler, Series C-26, 8 Cylinder

Crown Imperial, Series C-27, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Chrysler, Series C-25, 6 Cylinder

Royal, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds; Production Total: **

Royal, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $960; Shipping Weight: 3,110 Pounds; Production Total: ***

Royal, 2 Door Luxury Victoria Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $960; Shipping Weight: 3,150 Pounds; Production Total: ****

Royal, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,175 Pounds: Production Total: 23,274

Long Wheelbase Royal, 139-1/2" - 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,235; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds; Production Total: *****

Long Wheelbase Royal, 139-1/2" - 4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,310; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds; Production Total: +

Chasis, 139-1/2" - Production Total: 152

Windsor, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds; Production Total: **

Windsor, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,135 Pounds; Production Total: ***

Windsor, 2 Door Victoria Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,175 Pounds; Production Total: ****

Windsor, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,160; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds; Production Total: ++

Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,025; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds; Production Total: +++

Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,275; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds; Production Total: *****

Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,350; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Pounds; Production Total: +

Highlander, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,020; Shipping Weight: 3,135 Pounds; Production Total: ***

Highlander, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds; Production Total: ++

Highlander, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,050; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds; Production Total: +++

Total Series Production: 73,998

** Combined Production: 5,117

*** Combined Production: 4,315

**** Combined Production: 9,851

***** Combined Production: 439

+ Combined Production: 98

++ Combined Production: 2,275

+++ Combined Production: 28,477

Chrysler, Series C-25, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 122-1/2"

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: 108 @ 3,600 RPM; Optional: 112 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 188 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM; Optional 194 @ 1,200 RPM

Carburetor: Carter 1V Model BB-E6S1

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.10:1

Tire Size: 6.25 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear

Chrysler, Series C-25, 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, Series C-25, Capacities

Cooling System: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints (4 Pints with Overdrive)

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

With Overdrive: Summer 50, Winter 50

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Body Styles & Prices:

Series C-26, 8 Cylinder

Traveler, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,475 Pounds; Production Total: **

Traveler, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,150; Shipping Weight: 3,525 Pounds; Pdoduction Total: ***

Traveler, 2 Door Victoria Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,150; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds; Production Total: ****

Traveler, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,180; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds; Production Total: *****

New Yorker, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $1,175; Shipping Weight: 3,490; Production Total: **

New Yorker, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,230; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds; Production Total: ***

New Yorker, Convertible Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,375; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Pounds; Production Total: +

New Yorker, 2 Door Victoria Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,230; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds: Production Total: ****

New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,260; Shipping Weight: 3,635 Pounds; Production Total: *****

New Yorker, 4 Door Formal Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,335; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: *****

Highlander, 2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,400; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds; Production Total: ***

Highlander, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,285; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Pounds; Production Total: +

Highlander, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,285; Shipping Weight: 3,635 Pounds; Production Total: *****

Saratoga, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,375; Shipping Weight; 3,790 Pounds; Prodution Total: *****

Saratoga, 4 Door Formal Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,450; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: *****

C-26 Chasis; Production Total: 29

Total Series Production: 17,600

** Combined Production: 711

*** Combined Production: 1,117

**** Combined Production: 275

***** Combined Production: 14,603

Series C-26, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 128-1/2"

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: 135 @ 3,400 RPM; Optional: 143 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 255 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM; Optional 270 @ 1,600 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg 2V, Model AAV-2

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.91:1

Tire Size: 7.00 X 15"; Pressures: 28 Front & Rear

Series C-26, 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

Series C-26, 8 Cylinder, Capacities

Cooling System: 24 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints (6-1/4 Pints with Overdrive)

Grade of Oil: Without Overdrive:Summer 90, Winter 90

With Overdrive: 50 Summer & 50 Winter

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Crown Imperial, Series C-27

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,245; Shipping Weight: 4,340 Pounds; Production Total: 355

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $2,345; Shipping Weight: 4,330 Pounds; Production Total: 284

4 Door Sedan Limousine, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $2,445; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds; Production Total: 210

4 Door Phaeton, 6 Passenger: Production Total: 1

Total Series Production: 850

Custom Imperial, Series C-24, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 145-1/2"

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: 143 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM; Optional 270 @ 1,600 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg 2V, Model AAV-2

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1

Tire Size: 7.50 X 15", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear

Crown Imperial, Series C-27, 8 Cylilnder, Capacities

Cooling System: 24 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 50, Winter 50

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Crown Imperial, Series C-27, 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

1940 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 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6 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 .0015-.0035;

Exhaust .0015-.0035

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 .0015-.0035;

Exhaust .0015-.0035

Piston & Ring Data

6 Cylinder Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .0115;

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):

Width of Ring End Gap

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .002"-.0035" Lower Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .1"-.0025"

8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .011;

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:

Top Ring: .025"-.004" Lower Ring: .0015"-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

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 C25: C25-1001

Series C26: C26-1001

Series C27: C27-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series C25S: 7625001

Series C25W: 6955201

Series C26K: 6750101

Series C26S: 6673501

Series C26N: 6613401

Series C27 7806551

Brake Specifications

6 Cylinder

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 19-7/16"

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

8 Cylinder, All Series

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, Front: 25-1/8"; Rear: 22-3/16"

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

All Series

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber: +3/8 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 C25

Distributor #1GS-4108A-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 C25

Distributor #1GS-4108-1

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 @ 6-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C26

Distributor #1GT-4101A-2

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 @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C27

Distributor #1GT-4101B-2

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 #GDZ-4801A

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Maximum Output: 35 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 2,000 RPM

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #VRP-4001A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4-6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts

Cutout Relay Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Point Opening: .015"

Voltage Regulator Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .048"

Point Opening: .012"

Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.35 Volts

Current Unit Settings:

Armature Air Gap:

Unit Stamped ST-281-7: .048-.052"

Unit Stamped ST-281-6: .034-.038"

Point Opening: .012"

R1 Resistor: 38 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 - Model C25

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #E6S1-3

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1077B

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 C28

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #E6W1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1311C

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

Fender Skirts, Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar Lighter, White Wall Tires, Outside Rear View Mirror, Spotlights, Seat Covers, Bumper Guards, License Plate Frames, External Sun Shade, Fog Lights, Exhaust Extension, Fluid Drive, Front Fender Parking Lights on 6 Cylinder.

1940 Chrysler Historical Data

Introduction of the 1940 Chrysler was in September 1939.

Total 1940 Chrysler Production was 92,419.

Sealed Beam Headlights and "Air Foam Seat Cushions" Introduced.

Copyright 1999, Custom Solutions & Services