1949 FORD
Model Designations:
Ford Six, Series 98HA
Ford V-8, Series 98BA
Custom Six, Series 98HA
Custom V-8, Series 98BA
Ford Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A
Factory Price: $1,472; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70A
Factory Price: $1,425; Shipping Weight: 2,945 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72A
Factory Price: $1,415; Shipping Weight: 2,925 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,333; Shipping Weight: 2,871 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Ford V-8 Series.
Ford V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A
Factory Price: $1,546; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds
Production Total: 44,563 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A
Factory Price: $1,499; Shipping Weight: 2,985 Pounds
Production Total: 23,356 *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72A
Factory Price: $1,523; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds
Production Total: 4,170*
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,420; Shipping Weight: 2,911 Pounds
Production Total: 28,946 *
* Includes Ford Six Series Production.
Ford Custom Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,559; Shipping Weight: 2,993 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,511; Shipping Weight: 2,948 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B
Factory Price: $1,511; Shipping Weight: 2,928 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76
Factory Price: $1,886; Shipping Weight: 3,234
Production Total: *
2 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79
Factory Price: $2,119; Shipping Weight: 3,523 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Custom V-8.
Ford Custom V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,638; Shipping Weight: 3,033 Pounds
Production Total: 248,176 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,590; Shipping Weight: 2,988 Pounds
Production Total: 433,316 *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72B
Factory Price: $1,596; Shipping Weight: 2,968 Pounds
Production Total: 150,254 *
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76
Factory Price: $1,949; Shipping Weight: 3,274 Pounds
Production Total: 51,133 *
2 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #79
Factory Price: $2,264; Shipping Weight: 3,563 Pounds
Production Total: 31,412 *
* Production Totals include Ford Custom Six Series.
1949 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: 6.8 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.50
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: Passenger Cars: 3.73:1
Station Wagon: 3.92:1
Overdrive Transmission: Passenger Cars: 4.10:1
Station Wagon: 4.27:1
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 25 Rear
Carburetor: Holley Model AA-1, 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:
Standard Transmission: Passenger Cars: 3.73:1
Station Wagon: 3.92:1
Overdrive Transmission: Passenger Cars: 4.10:1
Station Wagon: 4.27:1
Tire Size: 6.00 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 25 Rear
Station Wagon: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, 28 Front, 25 Rear
Carburetor: Holley Model 847FS, 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: Grooved Timing Mark on Crankshaft Pulley.
Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Cold:
Early Models: Intake .012", Exhaust .014"
Late Models: Intake .014", Exhaust .018"
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 Degrees
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:
Early Models: Intake .012"; Exhaust .014"
Late Models: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Clearance for Timing:
Early Models: Intake: .012"; Exhaust: .014"
Late Models: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Valve Timing:
Early Models: Intake Opens at Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center
Late Models: Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 3 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 2-1/8 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035";
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
Note: Early Engines To Serial #8BA-622468
Late Engines Begin With Serial #8BA-622469
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: 47 LBS @ 2-7/64 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 .0215";
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring & Oil Ring:
Top Rings .0015"-.003"; Bottom Rings .001"-.003"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.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: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring & Oil Ring:
Top Rings .0015"-.003"; Bottom Rings .001"-.003"
Oil Ring: .001"-.0025"
Engine Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder Engine:
Camshaft End Play: .003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1390 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003" inches
Rod End Play: .006"-.014" 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: 100 Lbs. Ft.
6 Cylinder:
Camshaft End Play: .003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2988"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0027"
Rod End Play: .006"-.0014"
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.8740"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0032"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 100 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series:
With 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 21 Quarts
With Heater: 22 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 10W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 4 Pints ; 4-1/2 Pints With Overdrive
Grade of Oil: Summer 80EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90HY, Winter 90HY
With 6 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20
Above +10F 10W
Above - 10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 4 Pints; 4-1/2 Pints With Overdrive
Grade of Oil: Summer 80EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints:
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
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 #7RA-12127C
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Degrees @ .40" Vacuum
@ 1,000 RPM: 4-1/4 to 5-1/4 Degrees @ 1.7" Vacuum
@ 1,500 RPM: 6-1/4 to 7-1/4 Degrees @ 2.8" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees @ 3.7" Vacuum
Part #8BA-12127
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 0 to 1 Degree @ .30" Vacuum
@ 1,000 RPM: 5.2 to 6.2 Degrees @ 1.32" Vacuum
@ 1,500 RPM: 8-3/4 to 10 Degrees @ 2.85" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 10 to 11-1/4 Degrees @ 3.7" Vacuum
Part #OBA-12127
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 Degrees
Breaker Point Gap: .014 to .016"
Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 0 to 1 Degree @ .30" Vacuum
@ 1,000 RPM: 5.2 to 6.2 Degrees @ 1.32" Vacuum
@ 1,500 RPM: 8-3/4 to 10 Degrees @ 2.85" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 10 to 11-1/4 Degrees @ 3.7" Vacuum
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 #8BA-10000D
Generator Output: 36 Amperes @ 1,700 RPM
Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator #8M-10505
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 34 Amperes
Brake Specifications-All Series:
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front: Length, 22"
Rear: Length: 23"
Width:
Front Shoes: 2-1/4",
Rear Shoes: 1-3/4"
Thickness, 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"
Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Early Production Passenger Cars:
Caster: - 1/4 Degree
Camber: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: - 1/8" to - 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees
Early Production Station Wagons:
Caster: - 1 Degree
Camber: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: - 1/8" to - 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees
Late Production Passenger Cars:
Caster: - 1/4 Degree
Camber: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees
Late Production Station Wagons:
Caster: - 1 Degree
Camber: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 5-3/4 Degrees
Rear Axle Data:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005-.008 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .001-.006"
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
Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers:
6 Cylinder Engines: 98HA-101
8 Cylinder Engines: 98BA-101
Popular Options
Radio, Heater & Defroster, Clock, Seat Covers, Driver & Passenger Side Mirrors, Spot Light, Locking Gas Cap, Vanity Mirror, White Sidewall Tires, Oil Filter, License Frames, Overdrive.
1949 Ford Historical Data
Total Ford Production for 1949 was 914,291.
1949 Ford Colors
Color PPG Code
Black 9000
Colony Blue 10428
Gunmetan Gray Poly 30481
Seamist Green 40575
Midland Maroon Poly 50121
Miami Cream 80356
Bayview Blue Poly 10461
Birch Gray 30153
Meadow Green 40481
Fez Red 50104
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: 4 Door Sedan
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