1947 CROSLEY
Body Styles, Series CC, 4 Cylinder
2 Door Sedan, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $888; Shipping Weight: 1,155 Pounds
Production Total: 14,090
2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $949; Shipping Weight: 1,150 Pounds
Production Total: 4,005
2 Door Station Wagon, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $929; Shipping Weight: 1,305 Pounds
Production Total: 1,249
Body Styles, Commerciall Series
2 Door Pickup, Model CC-47
Base Price: $839; Shipping Weight: 1,180 Pounds
2 Door Chasis & Cab, Model CC-47
Base Price: $819; Shippping Weight: 1,110 Pounds
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 80"
Overall Length: 145"
Engine: Overhead Valve In-Line 4 Cylinder
Valve Location: In Head
Bore & Stroke: 2-1/2" X 2-1/4"
Displacement: 44.2 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 15.0
Maximum Horsepower: 28 @ 5,200 RPM
Make of Carburetor: Tillitson, Model DY-9B
Tire Size: 4.50 X 12 Inflation Pressures: 25 PSI Front & Rear
Valve Data
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake: .0025"-.004"
Exhaust: .0025"-.004"
Valve Tappet Clearance (Cold):
Intake: .005"
Exhaust: .007"
Cam Follower Clearance: .0005"-.0013"
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens @ 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes @ 5 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Piston & Ring Data
Piston Clearance: .002"-.0035"
Ring End Gap: .007"-.017"
Engine Bearing Data
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.003"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.003"
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
All Except Rear: 1.374"-1.375"
Rear: 1.499"-1.500"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.010"
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Gap: .025"
Breaker Point Gap: .020"
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GAS-4190
Generator Output: 12.5 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 15-20 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 4.09-4.52 Amperes
Regulator # None
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: .5-2.5 Amperes
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-4806B
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.0-1.78 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-4004F
Regulator Data
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4-6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Distributor # 1GW-4181 & 1GW-4181A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 46 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 515 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part # MAK-4027
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 38-61 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts, @ 5,000 RPM
Torque Test: 520 Amperes, 4.0 Volts, 7.0 Ft. Lbs of Torque
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: Stewart-Warner
Temperature: Stewart-Warner
Oil Pressure: Stewart-Warner
Ammeter: Stewart-Warner
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers:
EngineNumber, 1st Series: CE7-5587
2nd Series: 22000
Serial Number, 1st Series: C47-10000
2nd Series: CC-27000
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Historical Data
Total 1947 Crosley Passenger Car Production was 19,344.
Crosley Pickup Trucks were introduced in January 1947. Passenger Car introduction date not available.
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