1939 CROSLEY

1939 CROSLEY

Body Styles, Model 2

Convertible Coupe; Factory Price: $325

Convertible Sedan: Factory Price: $350

Weight: 924 Pounds

Production Total: 2,017

General Specifications

Wheelbase: 80"

Engine: 2 Cylinder Waukesha Built Air Cooled

Valve Location: In Block

Bore & Stroke: 3' X 2-3/4"

Displacement: 38.87 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 5.6:1

Taxable Horsepower: 7.20

Maximum Horsepower: 15 @ 4,200 RPM

Make of Carburetor: Tillitson

Tire Size: 4.25 X 12 Pressures: 25 Front & Rear

Valve Data

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake: .001"-.003"

Exhaust: .002"-.004"

Valve Tappet Clearance (Cold):

Intake: .007"

Exhaust: .009"

Piston & Ring Data

Piston Clearance: .004" Maximum

Ring End Gap: .010" Maximum

Ring Side Clearance:

Outer Compression Ring: .003"-.0045"

Inner Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Ring: .0015"-.003"

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Gap: .025"

Breeaker Point Gap: .020"

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1GW-4142A

Cam Angle: 46 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 480 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GBM-4619-5

Brush Spring Tension:

Main: 50-60 Ounces

Third: 50-60 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.80-4.20 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,300 RPM

Maximum Output: 16 Amperes, 8 Volt

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:

Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush

Regulator Number: CB-4925

Armature Air Gap: .010" to .030"

Point Gap: .015" to .045"

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5-7.25

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0.5-2.5

Maximum Operating Amperage: 15 Amperes

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

Unit #: MZ-4077

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test:

70 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test:

560 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 11.8 Ft Lbs

Tillitson Carburetor Adjustments:

Idle Screw: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns Open

Main Adjustment: 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 Turns Open

Fuel Level: With upper carburetor assembly turned upside down, bend each lever arm to provide a distance of 1-27/64" from the body gasket to the raised seam encircling each float.

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturers:

Gasoline: AC