1942 DODGE
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Dodge, Custom Series D-22C, 6 Cylinder
Dodge, DeLuxe, Series D-22S, 6 Cylinder
DeLuxe Series D-22S
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,056 Pounds; Production Total: 5,257
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,131 Pounds; Production Total: 3,314
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $958; Shipping Weight: 3,131 Pounds; Production Total: 9,767
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $998; Shipping Weight: 3,171 Pounds; Production Total: 13,342
Custom Series D-22C, Wheelbase (119-1/2")
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,045; Shipping Weight: 3,171 Pounds; Production Total: 4,659
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,245; Shipping Weight: 3,476 Pounds; Production Total: 1,185
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,008; Shipping Weight: 3,171 Pounds; Production Total: 4,685
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,048; Shipping Weight: 3,206 Pounds; Production Total: 22,055
4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,105; Shipping Weight: 3,256 Pounds; Production Total: 4,047
Custom Series, Wheelbase (137-1/2")
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, (137-1/2" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $1,395; Shipping Weight: 3,693; Production Total: 201
4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger (137-1/2" Wheelbase)
Base Price: $1,475; Shipping Weight: 3,768 Pounds; Production Total: 9
1942 DODGE
General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 119-1/2"
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.7:1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 105 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Carburetor: Stromberg Model BXV-3
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1; Optional: 3.73:1 or 4.10:1
Tire Size: 6.00 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & 28 Rear
6:50 X 16" for Extended Chasis
1942 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
105 Horsepower Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 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
105 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
105 Horsepower Engine
Camshaft End Play: .002-.006
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 Inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
105 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
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Distributor #1GS-4203A1
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: 9 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Distributor #1GS-4203-B
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: 10 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-5/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8-1/2 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 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 #MAW-4026
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: BXVD-3
Part #380080
Code #3-66
Repair Kit # RK-120
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 #380079
Code #3-65
Repair Kit # RK-121
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 D22: D22-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: Model D22: 30577001
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
Popular Options
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, External Sun Shade, Conventional Running Boards, Custom Trim Package, Parking Brake Buzzer, Fluid Drive.
1942 Dodge Colors & Codes
103 & 104 Black 205 & 207 Patrol Blue
209 & 211 LaPlata Plue
213 Bombardier Blue 305 & 306 Windward Green
308 & 309 Oricoco Green 311 & 312 Forest Green
403 & 404 Tampico Beige 503 & 505 Fortress Gray
605 & 606 Military Maroon 608 Squad Red
805 & 805 Cadet Gray 808 Panama Sand
Two Tones
908 & 909 Patrol Blue Upper & LaPlata Blue Lower
910 & 911 LaPlata Blue Upper & Patrol Blue Lower
912 & 913 Oricoco Green Upper & Windward Green Lower
914 & 915 Windward Green Upper & Oricoco Green Lower
916 & 917 Forest Green Upper & Windward Green Lower
918 & 919 Windward Green Upper & Forest Green Lower
920 & 921 Cadet Gray Upper & Fortress Gray Lower
922 & 923 Fortress Gray Upper & Cadet Gray Lower
1942 Dodge Historical Data
Introduction of the 1942 Dodge was in September, 1941.
Total 1942 Dodge Production was 68,522
Stop Light was now mounted in the center of the trunk lid.
1942 Model Year Production ended in January 1942.
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