1938 DODGE

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Dodge, Series D-8

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,

Base Price: $808; Shipping Weight: 2,877 Pounds; Production Total: 15,552

2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,

Base Price: $858; Shipping Weight: 2,952 Pounds; Production Total: 950

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,

Base Price: $960; Shipping Weight: 3,122 Pounds; Production Total: 701

2 Door Fast Back Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $858; Shipping Weight: 2,977 Pounds; Production Total: 999

2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $870; Shipping Weight: 2,957 Pounds; Production Total: 17,282

4 Door Fast Back Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $898; Shipping Weight: 2,977 Pounds; Production Total: 714

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $910; Shipping Weight: 2,967 Pounds; Production Total: 73,417

4 Door Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,275; Shipping Weight: 3,308 Pounds; Production Total: 132

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, (132" Wheelbase)

Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,332; Production Total: 1,953

4 Door Limousine, 5 Passenger (132" Wheelbase)

Base Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds; Production Total: 153

Chasis (132" Wheelbase); Production Total: 2,301

4 Door Westchester Suburban, 7 Passenger (132" Wheelbase, Semi-Custom)

Base Price: $1,028; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds; Production Total: 375

1938 DODGE

General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 115"

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 217.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 87 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 155 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg Model EXV-2

Rear Axle Ratio: Sedan, 4.10:1; Coupe, 3.90:1; Optional, 4.30:1

Tire Size: 6.00 X 16", Pressures: 24 Front & 30 Rear

1938 DODGE

Tune Up Specifications

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

With Aluminum Heads: Champion J-9, H-10, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: 4th Line after TDC mark on fan pulley

Firing Order: 153624

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006, Exhaust .008

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Specifications

87 Horsepower Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .008

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .011; Exhaust: .012

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 8 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 34 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;

Exhaust .003-.005

Piston & Ring Data

87 Horsepower Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .022;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 14 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.003

Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003

Engine Bearing Data

87 Horsepower Engine

Camshaft End Play: .002-.006

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0025 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.500"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.003 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities

87 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Beginning Engine Numbers: Model D8: D8-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: Model D8: 30001001

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: +2;

Camber: +1/2;

Toe In; 1/16 inches;

Kingpin Angle: 5 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-4002A-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: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 6-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications

Generator #GDA-4801A

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 53 Ounces

Third Brush: None

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.66-1.84 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,195 RPM

Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 2,025 RPM

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #VRB-4004B

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 27-29 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage:

Before Serial #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts

Serial #8R-000001 & Later: 7.45 Volts

Cutout Relay Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .034"

Point Opening: .015"

Voltage Unit Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .0595"

Point Opening: .010"

Current Unit Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .0595"

Point Opening: .010"

R1 Resistor: 30 Ohms

R2 Resistor: 7 Ohms

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MAW-4010

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

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BXOV-2

Part #A-19032

Code #3-45

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: Flush

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Carburetor Model: BXOV-2

Part #A-19042

Code #3-46

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: Flush

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Carburetor Model: EXV-2

Part #A-18712

Code #3-36A

Repair Kit # RK-15

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .018"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: B

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Pump Model: AT

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: Moto Meter Neco

Temperature: Moto Meter Neco

Oil Pressure: Moto Meter Neco

Ammeter: Auto-Lite

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1938 Dodge Historical Data

Introduction of the 1938 Dodge was in October, 1937.

Total 1938 Dodge Production was 114,529

Parking Brake was mounted on the cowl to the right of the driver.

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