1935 FORD


General Specifications


Model Designations: Model 48 with V-8 Engine


Wheelbase: 112 Inches

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/16" x 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 221.0 Cu. In. Compresssion Ratio: 6.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.01

Horsepower: 85 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 144 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RMP .

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.33:1

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 30 Front, 30 Rear


MODEL #48 WITH V-8 ENGINE


4 Door Phaeton, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $580; Shipping Weight: 2,667 Pounds; Production Total: 6,073


2 Door DeLuxe Roadster with Rumble Seat, 2/4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $550; Shipping Weight: 2,597 Pounds; Production Total: 4,896


2 Door DeLuxe Rumble Seat Cabriolet, 2/4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $625; Shipping Weight: 2,687 Pounds; Production Total: 17,000


4 Door DeLuxe Convertible Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $750; Shipping Weight: 2,827 Pounds; Production Total: 4,234


2 Door Standard Coupe, 3 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: 2,647 Pounds; Production Total: N/A


2 Door DeLuxe Coupe, 3 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $ 570; Shipping Weight: 2,647 Pounds; Production Total: 31,513


2 Door Standard Coupe, 5 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $520; Shipping Weight: 2,620 Pounds; Production Total: 78,477


2 Door DeLuxe Coupe, 5 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $560; Shipping Weight: 2,643 Pounds; Production Total: 33,065


2 Door Standard Tudor, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $510; Shipping Weight: 2,717 Pounds; Production Total: 237,833


2 Door DeLuxe Tudor, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $595; Shipping Weight: 2,737 Pounds; Production Total: 84,692


4 Door Standard Fordor, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $575; Shipping Weight: 2,760 Pounds; Production Total: 49,176


4 Door DeLuxe Fordor, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $635; Shipping Weight: 2,767 Pounds; Production Total: 75,807


4 Door Station Wagon, Model 48

Base Price: $670; Shipping Weight: 2,896 Pounds; Production Total: 4,536


2 Door DeLuxe Tudor Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $595; Shipping Weight: 2,772 Pounds; Production Total: 87,336


4 Door DeLuxe Fordor Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 48

Base Price: $655; Shipping Weight: 2,787 Pounds; Production Total: 105,1





1935 FORD


Tune Up Specifications - All Series


Spark Plug Type: Champion 7 or UD-16, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .013

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees

Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: 4 degrees BTDC, There are no Timing Marks

Firing Order: 1R, 1L, 4R, 4L, 2L, 3R, 3L, 2R or 15486372

Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .012, Exhaust .014

Cylinder Head Torque:

Cast Iron Heads: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Aluminum Heads: 35-40 Ft. Lbs.


Valve Specifications


Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .012; Exhaust .014

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .012; Exhaust: .014

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9-1/2 degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 2-1/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0025-.0045;

Exhaust .0025-.0045



Piston & Ring Data-All Series


Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum:

Top Land Inch .012;

Top of Skirt, Inch: With Sleeves & Aluminum Pistons, .0025"

Without Sleeves, .002"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: With Sleeves & Aluminum Pistons, .0025"

Without Sleeves, .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .012

Oil Ring: .012

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.003

Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003








Engine Bearing Data


Camshaft End Play: .003

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9990 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0017-.0036 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.014 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 1.9990

For Large Bearing Crankshaft, Use Model 78 Specs, (1937-38)

Main Bearing Clearance: .000 -.003 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .002-.006 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.



Capacities-All Series


Cooling System: 20 Quarts

Fuel Tank: Standard Series, 14 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90




Ford Distributor Specifications


Part #40-12127B

Initial Advance: 4 Degrees BTDC

Distributor Advance:

Minimum Advance: 15 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 17 Degrees @ 3,000 RPM

Total Crankshaft Advance: Minimum 19 Degrees; Maximum: 21 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Ounces

Contact Spacing: .012-.014"

Dwell Contact @ Idle:

Left: 60%

Right: 55-65%

Total: 77-82%



Distributor Advance Data


Part #40-12127B

Vacuum Brake Released:

Distributor RPM: 200; 0-1/2 Degree

600: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees

1,500: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees

Vacuum Brake On:

Distributor RPM: 425

Distributor Degrees: 0-0.5

Vacuum: 0 Inches




Stromberg Carburetor Specifications


Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #380076

Code: 2-21A

Repair Kit #RK-126

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"



Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-17691

Code: N/A

Repair Kit #RK-68

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 5/16"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"


Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18231

Code: N/A

Repair Kit #RK-68

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 5/16"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"





Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: 18-1234357



Brake Specifications-All Series


Lining Material: Woven

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 26-1/2",

Width, 1-3/4",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"


Wheel Alignment Specifications


Caster: +6-3/4;

Camber: +5/8;

Toe In; 3/32 inches;

Kingpin Angle: 8 Degrees


Rear Axle Data


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.015 inch


Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Type: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI




Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasolilne: King-Seeley Liquid

Temperature: King-Seeley

Oil Pressure: King-Seeley

Ammeter: Ford


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1935 Ford Historical Data


1935 Ford Model Introduction was in December, 1934.

Total Ford Production for 1935 was 942,439.


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