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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