1949 DESOTO
First Series
Model Designations:
DeSoto, Series S-11, 6 Cylinder
Model Lines:
DeLuxe Series
Custom Series
Long Wheelbase Custom Series
Body Styles & Prices:
DeSoto, Series S-11, DeLuxe Line:
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,699; Shipping Weight: 3,285 Pounds; Production Total: * 1,950
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,815; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds; Production Total: * 8,580
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,788; Shipping Weight: 3,375 Pounds; Production Total: * 12,751
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,825; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds; Production Total: * 32,213
4 Door California Taxi, 6 Passenger:
Base Price & Shipping Weight Not Available; Production Total: * 11,600
* Production figures for 1946, 1947, 1948, & 1949 First Series DeSoto are included in total with the 1949 First Series Data.
DeSoto, Series S-11, Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,892; Shipping Weight: 3,439 Pounds; Production Total: * 126,226
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,860; Shipping Weight: 3,399 Pounds; Production Total: * 1,500
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,874; Shipping Weight: 3,389 Pounds; Production Total: * 38,720
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,296; Shipping Weight: 3,599 Pounds; Production Total: * 8,100
DeSoto, Long Wheelbase (139.5"), Series S-11, Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger
Base Price: $2,315; Shipping Weight: 3,819 Pounds; Production Total: * 3,530
4 Door Limousine Sedan, 7 Passenger
Base Price: $2,442; Shipping Weight: 3,995 Pounds; Production Total: * 120
4 Door Suburban, 9 Passenger
Base Price: $2,631; Shipping Weight: 3,974 Pounds; Production Total: * 7,500
Chasis Only, Production Total: * 105
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General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 121-1/2"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
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: 109 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 192 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
Carburetors:
Taxicab: Ball & Ball EL1 or EX3R
Fluid Drive or Vacuumatic Transmission: Ball & Ball EV1, or EV2, or E7L4
Standard Transmission: Ball & Ball EX1, or EX2, or EX3.
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size:
Standard Tire: 6.50 x 15, Inflation Pressure: 28 PSI Front & Rear
Super-Cushion Tire: 7.60 x 15, Inflation Pressure: 24 PSI Front & Rear
Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Capacities:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18 Quarts
With Heater: 19 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
Valve Specifications:
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 .001-.003;
Exhaust .003-.005
Piston & Ring Data:
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0305;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
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: .001-.0025
Engine Bearing Data:
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.
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Distributor #1GS-4208-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 6-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator # GDZ-4801R
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-4503A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MAW-4025
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #EX1-2
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117: 26
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: BQ
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Brake Specifications:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length,
Front: 23",
Rear: 20-3/8"
Width, 2",
Thickness, 13/64"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 6 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
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasolline: Auto-Lite
Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite
Temperature: Auto-Lite
Ammeter: Auto-Lite
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series S-11: S-11-1001 (Continued from 1946)
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series S-11 DeLuxe: 6205976 Detroit, Michigan
Series S-11 Custom: 5948453 Detroit, Michigan
62001895 Los Angeles, California
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1949 DeSoto (1st Series) Historical Data
Production figures for the 1946-1949 First Series DeSoto are included in total with the 1949 First Series Production Totals. Production of 1st Series 1949 DeSoto's began on December 1, 1948.
Total Series Production: 252,995.
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