1939 DODGE
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Dodge DeLuxe Six, Luxury Liner, Series D-11
Dodge Special Six, Luxury Liner, Series D-11S
Special Six, Luxury Liner
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,
Base Price: $756; Shipping Weight: 2,905 Pounds; Production Total: 12,300
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $815; Shipping Weight: 2,955 Pounds; Production Total: 26,700
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 2,995 Pounds; Production Total: 32,000
DeLuxe Six, Luxury Liner
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,
Base Price: $803; Shipping Weight: 2,940 Pounds; Production Total: NA
2 Door Auxiliary Seat Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,
Base Price: $860; Shipping Weight: 2,985 Pounds; Production Total: NA
2 Door Town Coupe, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,055; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds; Production Total: 602
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $865; Shipping Weight: 3,010 Pounds; Production Total: NA
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $905; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds; Production Total: NA
DeLuxe Long Wheelbase (134")
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, (134" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,440; Production Total: NA
4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger (134" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds; Production Total: NA
1939 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: 158 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Carburetor: Stromberg Model BXV-3
Rear Axle Ratio: Sedan, 4.10:1; Extended Wheelbase, 4.30:1
Tire Size: 6.00 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & 28 Rear
1939 DODGE
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or 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: TDC, on Vibration Damper
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: 10 to 16 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015-.004
Oil Control Ring: .0015-.004
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: 18 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
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Distributor #1GS-4101A-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 Distributor Specifications
Distributor #1GS-4101C-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 @ 7-3/4" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 16" 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 Generator Specifications
Generator #GDF-4801A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 53 Ounces
Third Brush: 53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.90-2.14 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,270 RPM
Maximum Output: 32 Amperes; 8 Volts
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
Regulator Type: Voltage & Current
Part #VRD-4002B
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0
Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-3.0 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: None
Point Opening: None
R1 Resistor: 20 Ohms
Starting Motor Specifications
Part #MAW-4016
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: BXV-3
Part #A-18073
Code #3-39A
Repair Kit # RK-16
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: BXV-3
Part #A-18093
Code #3-41A
Repair Kit # RK-16
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
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AT
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: Auto-Lite
Temperature: Auto-Lite
Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite
Ammeter: Auto-Lite
Beginning Engine Numbers: Model D11 & D11S: D11-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: Model D11: 30100001
Model D11S: 4276701
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: +1/2;
Camber: +1/8;
Toe In; 1/16 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 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
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1939 Dodge Historical Data
Introduction of the 1939 Dodge was in October, 1938.
Total 1939 Dodge Production was 179,300
This was the first year for cowl mounted windshield wipers.
"Safety Light" Speedometer was introduced.
New independent front suspension with coil springs.
1939 was the 25th Anniversary for Dodge.
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