1939 FORD

General Specifications

Model Designations:

DeLuxe Model 91A, offered only with the 85 Horsepower V-8 Engine

Standard Model 922A, available with both the 60 & 85 Horsepower V-8 Engines

90 Horsepower V-8 Engine

Wheelbase: 112 Inches

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

Engine Displacement: 221.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.15 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.01

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 155 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM .

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.33:1

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

Carburetor: Stromberg 21A-951A, 2 Barrel Downdraft

60 Horsepower V-8 Engine

Wheelbase: 112 Inches

Bore & Stroke: 2.6" X 3.2"

Engine Displacement: 136.0 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.6:1

Taxable Horsepower: 21.63

Horsepower: 60 @ 3,500 RPM

Torque: 94 Ft. Lbs.@ 2,500 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.33:1

Tire Size: 5.50 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 30 Front, 30 Rear

Carburetor: Stromberg 922A-9510, 2 Barrel Downdraft

MODEL #91A & 922A, WITH V-8 ENGINE

2 Door Standard Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 922A

Base Price: $640; Shipping Weight: 2,710 Pounds; Production Total: 38,197

2 Door Standard Tudor Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 922A

Base Price: $680; Shipping Weight: 2,830 Pounds; Production Total: 124,866

4 Door Standard Fordor Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 922A

Base Price: $730; Shipping Weight: 2,850 Pounds: Production Total: N/A

4 Door Standard Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model 922A

Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds; Production Total: 3,277

2 Door DeLuxe Club Coupe Convertible, 3 Passenger, Model 91A

Base Price: $790; Shipping Weight: 2,840 Pounds; Production Total: 10,422

4 Door DeLuxe Convertible Sedan,5 Passenger, Model 91A

Base Price: $920; Shipping Weight: 2,935 Pounds; Production Total: 3,561

2 Door DeLuxe Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 91A

Base Price: $700; Shipping Weight: 2,752 Pounds; Production Total: 33,326

2 Door DeLuxe Tudor Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 91A

Base Price: $745; Shipping Weight: 2,867 Pounds; Production Total: 144,333

4 Door DeLuxe Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model 91A

Base Price: $920; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds, Production Total: 6,155.

4 Door DeLuxe 4 Fordor Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model 91A

Base Price: $790; Shipping Weight: 2,898 Pounds; Production total: N/A

1939 FORD

Tune Up Specifications - All Series

Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent.

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .015

Distributor Cam Angle: 36 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

Series 91A, with 90 Horsepower Engine

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

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

Valve Timing: Intake Opens at Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6 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

Series 922A, with 60 Horsepower Engine

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: 26 LBS @ 2 inchse (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015-.0035

Exhaust .0015-.0035

Piston & Ring Data-All Series

90 Horsepower Engine

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

60 Horsepower Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .012

Top of Skirt, Inch: With Sleeves, .0025

Without Sleeves, .002

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: With Sleeves, .0025

Without Sleeves, .002

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .012

Oil Control Ring: .012

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.003

Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003

Engine Bearing Data

90 Horsepower Engine

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: 2.4990"

Main Bearing Clearance: .000 -.003 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .002-.006 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.

60 Horsepower Engine

Camshaft End Play: .003

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.5990

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015-.0035

Rod End Play: .006-.014

Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 1.990"

Main Bearing Clearance: .000-.003

Crankshaft End Play: .002-.006

Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities-All Series

With 90 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 22 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

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

With 60 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30

Above +10F 20W

Above - 10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints:

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: 922A Series: 54-506051

91A Series: 18-4661001

Brake Specifications-All Series

Lining Material: Primary Shoe-woven; Secondary Shoe-molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 23-1/4",

Width, 1-3/4",

Thickness, 1/5"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: +6-3/4;

Camber: +5/8;

Toe In; 1/16 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

Ford Distributor Specifications

Part #11A-12127

Initial Advance: 4 Degrees BTDC

Distributor Advance:

Minimum Advance: 21 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 24 Degrees @ 3,000 RPM

Total Crankshaft Advance: Minimum 25 Degrees; Maximum: 28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Ounces

Contact Spacing: .014-.016"

Dwell Contact @ Idle:

Left: 50%

Right: 45-55%

Total: 78-85%

Distributor Advance Data

Part #11A-12127

Vacuum Brake Released:

Distributor RPM: 200; 0-1 Degree

400: 6-1/2 to 8 Degrees

600: 10-1/2 to 12 Degrees

Vacuum Brake On:

Distributor RPM: 200

Distributor Degrees: 0-1.0

Vacuum: 0 Inches

Distributor RPM: 1,000

Distributor Degrees: 4.5-6.0

Vacuum: 1.6 Inches

Ford Generator Specifications-90 HP

Generator #21A-10000

Watts: 220

Maximum Rate: 30 Amperes @ 1,060 RPM

Number of Brushes: 2

Field Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 2.88 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 3.44 Ohms

Armature Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 0.16 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 0.86 Ohms

Ford Generator Specifications-60HP

Generator #82A-10000A

Watts: 119

Maximum Rate: 17 Amperes @ 1,300 RPM

Number of Brushes: 3

Field Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 1.0 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 1.22 Ohms

Armature Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 0.29 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 0.36 Ohms

Ford Regulator Specifications

Part #B10505

Type: Cutout

Cut in Voltage:

Minimum: 6.1 Volts

Maximum: 6.3 Volts

Part #01A-10505C

Type: Voltage & Current

Cut in Voltage:

Minimum: 6.1 Volts

Maximum: 6.3 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 70 Degrees:

Minimum: 7.0 Volts

Maximum: 7.2 Volts

Amperage Regulation @ 70 Degrees:

Minimum: 30 Amperes

Maximum: 33 Amperes

Starting Motor Specifications-90 HP

Part #18-11002

Normal Engine Cranking Speed: 100 RPM

Maximum Torque: 14 Ft Lbs. @ 550 Amperes

Teeth in Pinion: 10

Teeth in Ring Gear: 112

Amperage Idle: 45-60 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 20-22 Ounces

Starting Motor Specifications-60 HP

Part #9N-11002

Normal Engine Cranking Speed: 100 RPM

Maximum Torque: 14 Ft Lbs. @ 550 Amperes

Teeth in Pinion: 9

Teeth in Ring Gear: 122

Amperage Idle: 45-60 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 20-22 Ounces

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"

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Type: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturers:

Gasoline: King-Seeley

Temperature: King-Seeley

Oil Pressure: King-Seeley

Ammeter: Ford

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1939 Ford Historical Data

1939 Ford Model Introduction was in November 4, 1938

Ford Introduced Hydralic Brakes in 1939.

Total Ford Production for 1939 was 532,152

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