1942 FORD
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Super DeLuxe, 6 or 8 Cylinder
DeLuxe, Series 21A, 6 or 8 Cylinder
Special Series 21A, 6 Cylinder
90 Horsepower V-8 Engine
Wheelbase: 114 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/16" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 221.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.20 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.01
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 156 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM .
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.78:1
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure,28 Front, 28 Rear
Carburetor: Ford 21A9501A, 2 Barrel Downdraft
90 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 114 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3.3" X 4.4"
Engine Displacement: 226.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.7:1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.10
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,300 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs.@ 2,000 RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.78:1
Tire Size: 6.00 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 28 Rear
Carburetor: Ford 1GA-9501A, 1 Barrel Downdraft
ALL MODELS
Super DeLuxe 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,080; Shipping Weight: 3,238 Pounds; Production Total: 2,920
Super DeLuxe 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $850; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds; Production Total: 5,411
Super DeLuxe 2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $910; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds; Production Total: 13,543
Super DeLuxe 2 Door Tudor Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $885; Shipping Weight: 3,159 Pounds; Production Total: 37,199
Super DeLuxe 4 Door Fordor Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $920; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds: Production Total: 24,846
Super DeLuxe 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,100; Shipping Weight: 3,468 Pounds; Production Total: 5,483
Special, 2GA, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $780; Shipping Weight: 2,910 Pounds; Production Total: 1,606
Special, 2GA, 2 Door Tudor, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $815; Shipping Weight: 3,053 Pounds; Production Total: 3,187
Special, 2GA, 4 Door Fordor Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $850; Shipping Weight: 3,093 Pounds; Production Total: 27,189
DeLuxe, 21A, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 2,978 Pounds; Production Total: 5,936
DeLuxe, 21A, 2 Door Coupe Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $875; Shipping Weight: 3,065 Pounds; Production Total: 5,419
DeLuxe, 21A, 2 Door Tudor Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 3,141 Pounds; Production Total: 27,302
DeLuxe, 21A, 4 Door Fordor Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $875; Shipping Weight: 3,161 Pounds: Production Total: 5,127
DeLuxe, 21A, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,100; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds: Production Total: 567
Note: Weights indicated are for 8 cylinder cars, except the Special Series.
1942 FORD
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
8 Cylinder Engine
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.
6 Cylinder Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 36 Degrees
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: 4 degrees BTDC, There are no Timing Marks
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .014, Exhaust .014
Cylinder Head Torque: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Valve Specifications
8 Cylinder 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
6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .014; Exhaust .014
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 3 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: 37 LBS @ 2-1/8 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015-.0035
Exhaust .0015-.0035
Piston & Ring Data-All Series
8 Cylinder 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
6 Cylinder 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
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
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
8 Cylinder Engine
Camshaft End Play: .003
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9990 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0017-.0036 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.008 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.
6 Cylinder Engine
Camshaft End Play: .003
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2350
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0017-.003
Rod End Play: .003-.007
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4990"
Main Bearing Clearance: .000-.003
Crankshaft End Play: .002-.006
Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series
With 8 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System: 22 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
With 6 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System: 15 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30
Above +10F 20W
Above - 10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 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:
6 Cylinder Engines: 1GA-34801
8 Cylinder Engines: 18-6769036
Prefix "C" indicates Canadian built engine
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Material: 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, 8 Cylinder
Part #21A-12127
Initial Advance: 4 Degrees BTDC
Distributor Advance:
Minimum Advance: 21 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 24 Degrees @ 3,450 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, 8 Cylinder
Part #21A-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 Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Part #1GA-12127
Initial Advance: 1 Degree BTDC
Distributor Advance:
Minimum Advance: 17 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 19 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM
Total Crankshaft Advance: Minimum 18 Degrees; Maximum: 20 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Ounces
Contact Spacing: .014-.016"
Dwell Contact @ Idle: Total: 57-62%
Distributor Advance Data, 6 Cylinder
Part #1GA-12127
Vacuum Brake Released:
Distributor RPM: 200; 0-1/2 Degree
400: 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 Degrees
475: 8-1/2 to 9-1/2 Degrees
Vacuum Brake On:
Distributor RPM: 200
Distributor Degrees: 0-1.0
Vacuum: 0 Inches
Distributor RPM: 600
Distributor Degrees: 2.0-3.0
Vacuum: 0.4"
Distributor RPM: 1,000
Distributor Degrees: 6.0-7.0
Vacuum: 1.2 Inches
Ford Generator Specifications-8 Cylinder
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-6 Cylinder
Generator #2GA-10000
Watts: 220
Maximum Rate: 30 Amperes @ 1,160 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: 0.18 Ohms
Ford Regulator Specifications- 6 & 8 Cylinder
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-6 & 8 Cylinder Models
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
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder
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"
Ford Carburetor-6 Cylinder
Carburetor: Ford 1GA-9501A, 1 Barrel Downdraft
Idle Adjustment: Set with a tachometer or set for the highest, steadiest vacuum reading.
Pump Setting:
Hot Weather: #1
Cold Weather: #3
No other information available.
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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1942 Ford Historical Data
1942 Ford Model Introduction was in September 12, 1941
Total Ford Production for 1942 was 160,211
Calendar Year Production: 43,407
1942 Ford Colors
Florentine Blue New Castle Gray Niles Blue Green Fathom Blue
Moselle Maroon Village Green Phoebe Gray Poly Black
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