1949 DODGE - 1st Series

1949 DODGE - 1st Series

Model Designations:

Dodge, Custom Series D-24C, 6 Cylinder

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

General Specifications

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

1949 DODGE - 1st Series

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

1949 DODGE - 1st Series

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 1948.

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

45000001* Los Angeles, California

* Continued from 1948.

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.

1949 Dodge (1st Series) 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

1949 Dodge First Series Historical Data

Production of First Series 1949 Dodges began December 1, 1948.

Total 1949 Dodge First Series Production was 39,479.