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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