1950 FORD
Model Designations:
Ford Six, Series 0HA
Ford V-8, Series 0BA
Custom Six, Series 0HA
Custom V-8, Series 0BA
Ford DeLuxe Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #D73
Factory Price: $1,472; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #D70
Factory Price: $1,424; Shipping Weight: 2,988 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # D72C
Factory Price: $1,333; Shipping Weight: 2,933 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Ford DeLuxe V-8 Series.
Ford DeLuxe V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # D73
Factory Price: $1,545; Shipping Weight: 3,078 Pounds
Production Total: 77,888 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # D70
Factory Price: $1,498; Shipping Weight: 3,026 Pounds
Production Total: 275,360 *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # D72C
Factory Price: $1,419; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds
Production Total: 35,120 *
* Includes Ford DeLuxe Six Series Production.
Ford Custom DeLuxe Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # C73
Factory Price: $1,558; Shipping Weight: 3,062 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # C70
Factory Price: $1,511; Shipping Weight: 2,999 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # C72
Factory Price: $1,511; Shipping Weight: 2,959 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # C79
Factory Price: $2,028; Shipping Weight: 3,491 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Custom DeLuxe V-8.
Ford Custom V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # C73
Factory Price: $1,637; Shipping Weight: 3,093 Pounds
Production Total: 247,181 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # C70
Factory Price: $1,590; Shipping Weight: 3,031 Pounds
Production Total: 398,060 *
2 Door Crestliner, 6 Passenger, Body #C70C
Factory Price: $1,711; Shipping Weight: 3,050 Pounds
Production Total: 8,703
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #C72
Factory Price: $1,595; Shipping Weight: 3,003 Pounds
Production Total: 85,111 *
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #C76
Factory Price: $1,948; Shipping Weight: 3,263 Pounds
Production Total: 50,299
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #C79
Factory Price: $2,107; Shipping Weight: 3,561 Pounds
Production Total: 29,017 *
* Production Totals include Ford Custom DeLuxe Six Series.
1950 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: 181 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; Optional: 6.70 x 15 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:
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; Optional: 6.70 x 15 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: 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: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Valve Timing: 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"
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 .021";
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 .027"
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 Control 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 Engine:
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:
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
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 Serial Numbers:
OBA B0-100001
OHA H0-100001
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.
1950 Ford Historical Data:
Total Ford Production for 1950 was 818,371.
1950 Ford Colors:
Color PPG Code
Black 9000
Cambridge Maroon Poly 50165
Osage Green Poly 40859
Dover Gray 30685
Sportsman Green 40858
Silvertone Gray 30777
Palisade Green 40809
Sunland Beige 20489
Hawthorne Green Poly 40810
Matador Red Poly 50177
Sheridan Blue 10428
Bimini Blue Poly 10461
Coronation Red Poly 70351
Hawaiian Bronze Poly 20704
Wagon Tan 20453
Casino Cream 80492
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: 4 Door Sedan
Metal: 2 Door Sedan, 4 Door Sedan, Pickup
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