1951 DODGE

1951 DODGE

Model Designations:

Dodge, Wayfarer, Series D-41, 6 Cylinder

Dodge, Meadowbrook, Series D-42, 6 Cylinder

Dodge, Coronet, Series D-42, 6 Cylinder

Wayfarer Series, D-41

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Factory Price: $1,895; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds; Production Total: 70,700 **

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Factory Price: $1,727; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds; Production Total: 6,702 **

2 Door Roadster, 3 Passenger

Factory Price: $1,884; Shipping Weight: 3,175 Pounds; Production Total: 1,002 **

Meadowbrook Series, D-42

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,016; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds; Production Total: 329,202 *-**

* Includes Coronet 4 Door Sedan Production

Coronet Series, D-42

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,103; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds; Production Total: *-**

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,068; Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds; Production Total: 56,103**

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,426; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds; Production Total: 21,600 **

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,514; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds; Production Total: 5,500**

4 Door Metal Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,710; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds; Production Total: 4,000**

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,855; Shipping Weight: 3,935 Pounds; Production Total: 1,150**

* Included with Meadowbrook 4 Door Sedan Production

** Includes 1952 Production.

1951 DODGE

General Specifications:

Wheelbase:

Wayfarer: 115"

Coronet & Meadowbrook: 123-1/2"

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 7.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 103 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.73:1; 3.93:1; & 4.00:1

Tire Size: Wayfarer: 6.70 X 15"

Coronet & Meadowbrook: 7.10 X 15"

Sierra Station Wagon: 7.60 X 15"

8 Passenger Sedan: 8.20 X 15

1951 DODGE

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .020

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

Ignition Timing: TDC, on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 Minimum

Valve Specifications

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 7 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002

Exhaust .003

Piston & Ring Data

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance in Groove:

Compression:

Top Ring: .0025"-.004"

Second Ring: .002'-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"

Engine Bearing Data

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: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1AT-4011

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 @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MCH-6201

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 #GGW-6001K

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

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

Regulator #VBE-6001A

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: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BSVD 3-93

Float Level: 5/8"

No further information is available.

Beginning Engine Numbers:

All Models: D42-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model D41: 37135001 Detroit, Michigan

48506001 Los Angeles, California

48008001 San Leandro, California

Model D42: 31663001 Detroit, Michigan

45418001 Los Angeles, California

45079001 San Leandro, California

Brake Specifications, Model D41:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length: Front 21"; Rear: 18-1/2"

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"

Brake Specifications, Model D42:

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"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: 0

Camber: +3/8

Toe In; 0 - 1/16 inches

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5 to 6-1/2 Degrees

Popular Options

Radio, Heater, Electric Clock, Turn Signals, Gyromatic Transmission, White Sidewalll Tires, Chrome Wheel Trim Rings, Back-Up Lights.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Metal: 4 Door Sedan

1951 Dodge Colors & Codes

501 Black

505 Pitcairn Blue Lt.

506 Dominion Blue

520 Sea Mist Green

521 Cream Green Medium

522 Gypsy Green

523 Manchu Green Poly

524 Silhouette Green

525 Manchy Green Poly (Estate Wagon)

535 Heron Gray

536 Dover Gray

545 Nassau Blue

546 Kachina Bronze Lt. Poly

547 Fawn Beige

548 Oakwood Bronze Poly

560 Monarch Maroon

561 Troubador Red

562 Aircruiser Red

565 Victoria Ivory

566 Jungle Lime

1951 Dodge Historical Data

The 1951 Dodges were introduced on January 30, 1951.

Total 1951 Dodge Production was 292,000.