1942 DESOTO

Model Designations:

DeSoto, Series S-10, 6 Cylinder

Model Lines:

DeLuxe Line

Long Wheelbase DeLuxe Line

Custom Line

Long Wheelbase Custom Line

Body Styles & Prices:

DeSoto, Series S-10, DeLuxe Line

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,010; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds; Production Total: 469

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,092; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds; Production Total: 1,968

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds; Production Total: 1,781

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,103; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds; Production Total: 6,463

4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,147; Shipping Weight: 3,335 Pounds; Production Total: 291

2 Door DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenge

Base Price: $1,250; Shipping Weight: 3,495 Pounds: Production Total: 79

DeSoto, Long Wheelbase (139.5"), Series S-10, DeLuxe Line

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,455; Shipping Weight: 3,705 Pounds; Production Total: 49

4 Door California Taxi, 7 Passenger

Base Price: $ NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 756

DeSoto, Series S-10, Custom Line

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger

Base Price: $1,046; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds; Production Total: 120

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,142; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds; Production Total: 2,236

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,317; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds; Production Total: 489

2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,142; Shipping Weight: 3,305 Pounds; Production Total: 913

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,152; Shipping Weight: 3,330 Pounds; Production Total: 7,974

4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,196; Shipping Weight: 3,365 Pounds; Production Total: 1,084

DeSoto, Long Wheelbase (139.5"), Series S-10, Custom Line

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger

Base Price: $1,504; Shipping Weight: 3,725 Pounds; Production Total: 79

4 Door Limousine Sedan, 7 Passenger

Base Price: $1,580; Shipping Weight: 3,820 Pounds; Production Total: 20

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General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 121-1/2"

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 236.6 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.60:1

Taxable Horsepower: 28.36

Horsepower: 115 @ 3,800 RPM;

Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM,

Carburetor: Carter 1V, Motel EE-1

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1

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

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type:

Regular Heads: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Aluminum Heads: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), H-10, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing:

4th Line After TDC, on Vibration Damper, with Cast Iron Head & Pistons

TDC Mark on Vibration Damper, with Aluminum Head & Pistons

Firing Order: 153624

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Capacities

Both Horsepower Engines

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, Without Overdrive

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90,

Semi-Automatic Transmission: Use 10W Engine Oil

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

1942 DESOTO

Valve Specifications

Both 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

Piston & Ring Data

Both Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .023;

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: .0025-.004 Top Ring; .002-.0035 Second Ring

Oil Control Ring: .002-.0035

Engine Bearing Data

Both Engines

Camshaft End Play: .002-.006

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.124-2.125 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 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: .0005 -.0015 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Series S-10: S10-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series S-10 DeLuxe: 6142001

Series S-10 Custom: 5771001

Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length, 19-7/16",

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Angle: 5-3/8 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

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

Distributor #1GS-4202A-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: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 6-5/8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications

Distributor #1GS-4202C-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: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications

Generator # GDZ-4801A & #GDZ-4801B

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 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-4004A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 to 6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4.1 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34 to 36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.35 Volts

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MAW-4026

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM

Lock Test: 670 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 18.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #MAW-4050

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 5,300 RPM

Lock Test: 670 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 25.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #EE1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1311C

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 26/64" (Medium Stroke)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #EF1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 1/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 26/64" (Medium Stroke)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #EG1-2

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1309B

Float Level: 1/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 26/64" (Medium Stroke)

Fuel Pump Data:

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

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1942 DeSoto Historical Data

Introduction of the 1942 DeSoto was on September 1, 1941.

Total 1942 DeSoto Production was 24,771.

For1942, DeSoto introduced key locks on both front doors and hidden "Airfoil" headlights.

1942 DeSoto Production ended on February 9, 1942.

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