1941 DODGE

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Dodge, Custom Series D-19C, 6 Cylinder

Dodge, DeLuxe, Series D-19S, 6 Cylinder

DeLuxe Series D-19S

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,

Base Price: $862; Shipping Weight: 3,034 Pounds; Production Total: 22,318

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $915; Shipping Weight: 3,109 Pounds; Production Total: 34,566

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $954; Shipping Weight: 3,149 Pounds; Production Total: 49,579

Custom Series D-19C, Wheelbase (119-1/2")

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,154 Pounds; Production Total: 18,024

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,162; Shipping Weight: 3,384 Pounds; Production Total: 3,554

2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $962; Shipping Weight: 3,169 Pounds; Production Total: 20,146

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $999; Shipping Weight: 3,194 Pounds; Production Total: 72,067

4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,062; Shipping Weight: 3,234 Pounds; Production Total: 16,074

Custom Series, Wheelbase (137-1/2")

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, (137-1/2" Wheelbase)

Base Price: $1,195; Shipping Weight: 3,579; Production Total: 601

4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger (137-1/2" Wheelbase)

Base Price: $1,262; Shipping Weight: 3,669 Pounds; Production Total: 50

Chasis only, Production Total: 290

1941 DODGE

General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 119-1/2"

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: 91 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 170 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg Model BXV-3

Rear Axle Ratio: Sedan, 4.30:1;

Tire Size: 6.00 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & 28 Rear

6:50 X 16" for Extended Chasis

1941 DODGE

Tune Up Specifications

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

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: TDC, on Vibration Damper (without Fluid Drive)

Second Line After TDC on Vibration Damper (with Fluid Drive)

Firing Order: 153624

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Specifications

91 Horsepower Engine

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 9 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

91 Horsepower Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .028;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 17 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.004"

Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025

Engine Bearing Data

91 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: .0005 -.0015 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities

91 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 15 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

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Beginning Engine Numbers: Model D19: D19-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: Model D19: 30342401

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

Camber: +3/8;

Toe In; 1/16 inches;

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-4112-1

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 Distributor Specifications

Distributor #1GS-4203-1

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 #GDZ-4801B

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 35-53 Ounces

Third Brush: None

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 Generator Specifications

Generator #GBM-4610A-5

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces

Third Brush: 50-60 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.80-4.20 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,300 RPM

Maximum Output: 16 Amperes; 8 Volts

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #VRP-4001A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-6.6

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4-6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 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 #MZ-4089

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 560 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 11.8 Ft Lbs Torque

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MZ-4089A

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 560 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 11.8 Ft Lbs Torque

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BXV-3

Part #A-18123

Code #3-54A

Repair Kit # RK-75

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-18133

Code #3-55

Repair Kit # RK-75

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: BXVD-3

Part #380044

Code #3-55B

Repair Kit # RK-75

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

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Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Trim Rings, Bumper Guards, Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar Lighter, Seat Covers, Spotllight, Outside Mirrors, License Plate Frames, White Wall Tires, Fender Skirts, Fender Mounted Parking Lights, Directional Signals, External Sun Shade, Conventional Running Boards, Custom Trim Package, Fluid Drive.

1941 Dodge Colors & Codes

103 Black 207 Regimental Blue 209 Seaplane Blue No. 3

210 Seaplane Blue No. 3 307 Harbor Green Poly 309 Fairway Green

323 Provencal Green 408 Gold Beige Poly 505 Speedwing Gray

506 Speedwing Gray 519 Body, Pursuit Gray; Wheels, Reconnaissance Red

605 Regal Maroon 607 Flare Red 807 Dodge Gunmetal

809 Tennis Cream

Two Tones

907 Speedwing Gray Upper & Regal Marooon Lower

1941 Dodge Historical Data

Introduction of the 1941 Dodge was in September, 1940.

Total 1941 Dodge Production was 236,999

Fluid Drive was introduced.

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