1950 DESOTO

Model Designations:

DeSoto, DeLuxe, Series S-14-1, 6 Cylinder

DeSoto, Custom, Series S-14-2, 6 Cylinder

DeSoto, Custom, Series S-14-2 Long Wheelbase), 6 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

DeSoto, Series S-14-1, DeLuxe Line:

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,976; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds; Production Total: 10,703

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,986; Shipping Weight: 3,525 Pounds; Production Total: * 18,489

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger:

Base Price: $2,075 Shipping Weight: 3,676 Pounds; Production Total: 235

4 Door Carry-All, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,191; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Pounds; Production Total: 3,900

* 4 Door Sedan Production figures include 2,350 taxicabs.

DeSoto, Series S-14-2, Custom Line:

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,156; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds; Production Total: 6,100

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,578; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Pounds; Production Total: 2,900

2 Door Sportsman Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,489; Shipping Weight: 3,735 Pounds; Production Total: 4,600

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,174; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds; Production Total: 72,664

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $3,093; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds: Production Total: 600

4 Door Steel Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,717; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds: Production Total: 100

DeSoto, Long Wheelbase (139.5"), Series S-14-2, Custom Line:

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $2,863; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds; Production Total: 734

4 Door Suburban, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $3,179; Shipping Weight: 4,400 Pounds; Production Total: 623

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General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 125-1/2" (Long Wheelbase Models: 139.5")

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: 7.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 28.36

Horsepower: 112 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 195 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Tire Size:

Standard Models: 7.60 X 15"

Long Wheelbase Models: 8.20 X 15"

Tune Up Specifications:

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035

Point Gap: .020

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;

Exhaust .002-.004

Piston & Ring Data:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Ring Clearance in Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004" Top Ring; .0015"-.0035" Second Ring

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Engine Bearing Data:

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: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18 Quarts

With Heater: 19 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints,

Semi-Automatic Transmission: 3 Pints, Use 10W Engine Oil

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1AP-4102C-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 @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator # GGW-6001A & GGW-6001B

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes

Regulator #VBE-6001-A

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: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MCH-6102

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 #E7L3-4

Float Level: 5/64"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117: None

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: BQ

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI

Brake Specifications:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length,

Front: 25-1/8",

Rear: 25-1/8"

Width, 2",

Thickness, 13/64"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: - 2 Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 0 to 1/16"

Toe-Out on Turns

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 to 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-14: S-14-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series S-14 DeLuxe: 6233501 Detroit, Michigan

60005001 Los Angeles, California

Series S-14 Custom: 50062001 Detroit, Michigan

62011501 Los Angeles, California

Popular Options:

Wheel Trim Rings, Side Mirrors, Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar Lighter, Seat Covers, Spotlights, Fog Lamps, License Plate Frames, Gyrol Fluid Drive (on DeLuxe Models), White Sidewall Tires.

1950 DeSoto Historical Data:

Total 1950 Desoto Production: 121,648.

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