1946 FORD

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Super DeLuxe, 6 or 8 Cylinder

DeLuxe, 6 or 8 Cylinder

6 Cylinder Model #6GA, All Series

8 Cylinder Model #69A, All Series

100 Horsepower V-8 Engine:

Wheelbase: 114 Inches

Engine Type: V-8, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 239.4 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.51

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 Lb/Sq In .

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available:

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure,28 Front, 28 Rear

Carburetor: Holley 2V, Model 94

90 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine:

Wheelbase: 114 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head

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.@ 1,200RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 Lb/Sq In

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Tire Size: 6.00 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 28 Rear

Carburetor: Holley 1V Model 847F

DeLuxe Series, 6 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A

Factory Price: $1,198; Shipping Weight: 3,187 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70A

Factory Price: $1,136; Shipping Weight: 3,157 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #77A

Factory Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,007 Pounds; Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with 8 cylinder models.

DeLuxe Series, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A

Factory Price: $1,248; Shipping Weight: 3,220 Pounds; Production Total: 9,246

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #20A

Factory Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds; Production Total: 74,954

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #70A

Factory Price: $1,123; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds; Production Total: 10,670

Super DeLuxe Series, 6 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73B

Factory Price: $1,273; Shipping Weight: 3,207 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70B

Factory Price: $1,211; Shipping Weight: 3,157 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #72B

Factory Price: $1,257; Shipping Weight: 3,107 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passsenger, Body #77B

Factory Price: $1,148; Shipping Weight: 3,007 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #79B

Factory Price: $1,504; Shipping Weight: 3,457 Pounds; Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with 8 cylinder models.

Super DeLuxe Series, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73B

Factory Price: $1,322; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds; Production Total: 92,056

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70B

Factory Price: $1,260; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds; Production Total: 163,370

2 Door Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #72B

Factory Price: $1,307; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds; Production Total: 70,826

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passsenger, Body #77B

Factory Price: $1,197; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds; Production Total: 12,249

2 Door Club Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76

Factory Price: $1,488; Shipping Weight: 3,240 Pounds; Production Total: 16,359

2 Door Sportsman Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #71

Factory Price: $1,982; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds; Production Total: 723

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #79B

Factory Price: $1,553; Shipping Weight: 3,490 Pounds; Production Total: 16,960

1946 FORD

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Champion H10, H-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .014"-.016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 36 degrees

Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: There are no Timing Marks

Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 (Right: 1-2-3-4-) (Left: 5-6-7-8)

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 110 Minimum

6 Cylinder Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Champion H10, H-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .014"-.016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 36 Degrees

Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: There are no Timing Marks

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

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 110 Minimum

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine:

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .012;

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens at Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center

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;

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 4 degrees After Top Dead Center

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 .020;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .003"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

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

Without Sleeves, .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .014

Oil Ring: .014

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.003

Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003

Wrist Pin Diameter: .7501"-.7504"

6 Cylinder Engine:

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .020

Top of Skirt, Inch: .003

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: .010

Oil Control Ring: .010

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.003

Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003

Wrist Pin Diameter: .850"

Engine Bearing Data:

8 Cylinder Engine:

Camshaft End Play: .003

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1390 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 without Heater; 23 Quarts with Heater

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: 14-1/2 Quarts without Heater; 15-1/2 Quarts with Heater

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

Starting Motor Specifications-8 Cylinder Models:

Part #7RA-11001

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 6 Volts, @ 3,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, @ 16 Ft. Lbs.

Starting Motor Specifications-6 Cylinder Models:

Part #18-11002

Brush Spring Tension: 20 to 22 Ounces

Amperage Idle: 45 to 60 Amperes

Maximum Torque: 14 Ft. Lbs @ 550 Amperes

Ford Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Part #59A-12127

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 36 Degrees

Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20 to 24 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees BTDC

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,725 RPM of Distributor

Ford Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Part #59GA-12127

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 36 Degrees

Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20 to 24 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree BTDC

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,250 RPM of Distributor

Ford Generator Specifications:

Generator #21A-10000

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces

Regulator #8A-10505

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .017"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .035"

Generator #5GA-10000

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces

Regulator #8A-10505

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .017"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .035"

Carburetor Adjustments, 6 & 8 Cylinder:

Idle Mixture: Turn each scres (one screw on 6 cylinder models) clockwise (in) to lean mixture and counter-clockwise (out) to enrich mixture. Make initial adjustment by turning screw(s) in until seated and back out 1 turn.

Idle Speed Adjustment: Turn stop screw in to increase speed and out to decrease speed

Pump Stroke:

Average Conditions: Center Hole

Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke

Cold Weather: Longest Stroke

Float Level Adjustment: 1.322" to 1.353"

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

Brake Specifications-All Series

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length, 24",

Width, 1-3/4",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"-1-3/8"; Rear: 1"-1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: + 6-3/4 Degrees

Camber: +5/8;

Toe In; 3/32 inches;

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 to 24 Degrees

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

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers:

6 Cylinder Engines: 1GA-227524

8 Cylinder Engines: 99A-650280

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1946 Ford Historical Data

1946 Ford Model Introduction was in October 22, 1945.

Total Ford Production for the1946 model year was 467,413.

1946 Ford Colors

Greenfield Green Light Moonstone Gray Navy Blue No. 1

Navy Blue No. 2 Botsford Blue Gray Modern Blue

Dynamic Maroon DarkSlate Gray Poly Silver Sand Poly

Willow Green Black

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