1948 FORD
Model Designations:
DeLuxe Six, Series 87HA
DeLuxe V-8, Series 89A
Super DeLuxe Six, Series 87HA
Super DeLuxe V-8, Series 89A
DeLuxe Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A
Factory Price: $1,270; Shipping Weight: 3,213 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70A
Factory Price: $1,212; Shipping Weight: 3,183 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 77A
Factory Price: $1,154; Shipping Weight: 3,033 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with DeLuxe V-8.
DeLuxe V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A
Factory Price: $1,346; Shipping Weight: 3,246 Pounds
Production Total: Not Available *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A
Factory Price: $1,288; Shipping Weight: 3,216 Pounds
Production Total: 23,356 *
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 77A
Factory Price: $1,230; Shipping Weight: 3,066 Pounds
Production Total: 5,048 *
* Includes DeLuxe 6 Cylinder Production.
Super DeLuxe Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,372; Shipping Weight: 3,233 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,309; Shipping Weight: 3,183 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B
Factory Price: $1,330; Shipping Weight: 3,133 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #77B
Factory Price: $1,251; Shipping Weight: 3,033 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79B
Factory Price: $1,893; Shipping Weight: 3,487 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Super DeLuxe V-8.
Super DeLuxe V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,440; Shipping Weight: 3,266 Pounds
Production Total: 71,356 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,382; Shipping Weight: 3,216 Pounds
Production Total: 82,161 *
2 Door Coupe Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #72B
Factory Price: $1,409; Shipping Weight: 3,166 Pounds
Production Total: 44,828 *
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 77B
Factory Price: $1,330; Shipping Weight: 3,066 Pounds
Production Total: Not Available *
2 Door Club Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76B
Factory Price: $1,740; Shipping Weight: 3,266 Pounds
Production Total: 12,033
2 Door Sportsman Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B
Factory Price: $2,282; Shipping Weight: 3,366 Pounds
Production Total: 28
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #79B
Factory Price: $1,972; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds
Production Total: 8,912 *
* Production Totals include Super DeLuxe 6 Cylinder.
1948 FORD
General Specifications:
100 Horsepower V-8 Engine
Wheelbase: 114 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 239.4 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.75to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.50
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 28 Rear
Carburetor: Holley Model 94, 2 Barrel Downdraft
95 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 114 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3.3" X 4.4"
Engine Displacement: 226.0 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.80:1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.10
Horsepower: 95 @ 3,300 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 6.00 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 28 Rear
Carburetor: Holley Model 847F, 1 Barrel Downdraft
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
8 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .015"Distributor Cam Angle: 36 degrees
Firing Order: 1R, 1L, 4R, 4L, 2L, 3R, 3L, 2R or 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: 4 degrees BTDC, There are no Timing Marks
Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .012, Exhaust .014
Cylinder Head Torque: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 110 PSI (Minimum)
6 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .025"
Distributor Cam Angle: 36
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: Grooved Timing Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .014, Exhaust .014
Cylinder Head Torque: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 110 PSI (Minimum)
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 11 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 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 .001"-.003"
Exhaust .001"-.003"
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 10
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"
6 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: .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"
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"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
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: .006"-.0014"
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.8740"
Main Bearing Clearance: .009"-.0032"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series
With 8 Cylinder Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 23 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:
Without Heater: 17 Quarts
With Heater: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20
Above +10F 10W
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 #7HA-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.
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 #7HA-12127
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 36 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .024 to .026"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 1-3/4 Degrees @ .40" Vacuum
@ 1,000 RPM: 5-1/2 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 1.4" Vacuum
@ 1,500 RPM: 8-1/2 to 9-3/4 Degrees @ 2.9" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 10-1/2 to 11-1/2 Degrees @ 4.1" Vacuum
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 #7HA-10000B
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,400 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:
6 Cylinder
Pump Type: CC
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder
Pump Type: BX
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: 87HA-9370
8 Cylinder Engines: 899A-2071118
Popular Options:
Radio, Radio Foot Control, Heater & Defroster, Clock, Seat Covers, Driver & Passenger Side Mirrors, Spot Light, Locking Gas Cap, Vanity Mirror, White Sidewall Tires, Oil Filter, License Frames.
1948 Ford Historical Data:
Total Ford Production for 1948 is Not Available. 219,320 cars were produced, however production figures for the 2 door coupe & DeLuxe 4 door sedan are not available.
1948 Ford Colors
Color PPG Code
Rotunda Gray 30414
Barcelona Blue 10361
Monsoon Maroon 50035
Parrot Green Poly 40455
Taffy Tan 20375
Glade Green 40457
Feather Gray 30046
Blue Gray Poly 30409
Tuscon Tan 20384
Maize Yellow 80274
Pheasant Red 50102
Midland Maroon Poly 50121
Shoal Green Gray Poly 30499
Strato Blue 10403
Black 9000
Promotional Models Available:
Metal: 2 Door Sedan
Aluminum: 4 Door Sedan
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