1948 DODGE

1948 DODGE

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Dodge, Custom Series D-24C, 6 Cylinder

Dodge, DeLuxe, Series D-24S, 6 Cylinder

DeLuxe Series D-24S

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,718; Shipping Weight: 3,256 Pounds; Production Total: 61,987*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,676; Shipping Weight: 3,236 Pounds; Production Total: 81,399*

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,587; Shipping Weight: 3,147 Pounds; Production Total: 27,600*

* Production Totals are combined and include 1946, 1947, 1948, * 1949 (1st Series).

Custom Series D-24C

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,788; Shipping Weight: 3,281 Pounds; Production Total: 333,911*

4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,872; Shipping Weight: 3,331 Pounds; Production Total: 27,800*

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

Base Price: $2,179; Shipping Weight: 3,757 Pounds; Production Total: 3,698 * & **

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,774; Shipping Weight: 3,241 Pounds; Production Total: 103,800*

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,189; Shipping Weight: 3,461 Pounds; Production Total: 9,500*

Chasis: Production Total: 302*

* Production Totals are combined and include 1946, 1947, 1948, * 1949 (1st Series).

** Includes 2 Limousines

1948 DODGE

General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 119-1/2" (137-1/2" for 7 Passenger Sedan)

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: 102 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 184 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Carburetor: Stromberg Model BXV-2

Rear Axle Ratio: N/A

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

Super Cushion:: 7.10 X 15", Pressures: 24 Front & 24 Rear

1948 DODGE

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees After TDC, on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

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

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 Minimum

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Specifications

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

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

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 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

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .0305;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 17

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Ring: .0025"-.004"

Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025

Engine Bearing Data

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

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-4207A-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 @ 370 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6-1/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MAW-4041

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications

Generator #GDZ-4801A

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 to 1.5 Amperes

Regulator #VRP-4503A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Model BB

Part #D6J1

Float Level: 5/64"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 24

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BXV-3

Part #380158

Code #3-76

Repair Kit # RK-130

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 #380159

Code #3-77

Repair Kit # RK-131

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 #380218

Code #3-82

Repair Kit # RK-143

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 #380219

Code #3-83

Repair Kit # RK-139

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: BQ

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 D24: D24-1001*

* Continued from 1947.

Beginning Serial Numbers: Model D24: 30645001* Detroit, Michigan

45000001* Los Angeles, California

* Continued from 1947.

Brake Specifications

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length: Front 23"; Rear: 20.3"

Width: 2"

Thickness: .200"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: + 1/2

Camber: +3/8

Toe In; 1/16 inches

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 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

Popular Options

Radio, Heater, Electric Clock, Turn Signals, Fluid Drive.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Metal: 4 Door Sedan

1948 Dodge Colors & Codes

103 & 104 Black 205 & 207 Patrol Blue

209 & 211 LaPlata Blue 305 & 306 Windward Green

308 & 309 Oricoco Green 311 & 312 Forest Green

324 Gypsy Green Symphony 404, 404 & 412 Stone Beige No. 1

505 & 506 Opal Green No. 4 508 & 510 Fortress Gray

605 & 606 Military Maroon 608 Air Cruiser Red

610 Squad Red 803 Panama Sand

1948 Dodge Historical Data

Total 1948 Dodge Production was 378,048.