1951 FORD
Model Designations:
Ford DeLuxe Six, Series 1HA
Ford DeLuxe V-8, Series 1BA
Ford Custom Six, Series 1HA
Ford Custom V-8, Series 1BA
Ford DeLuxe Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73
Factory Price: $1,465; Shipping Weight: 3,089 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70
Factory Price: $1,417; Shipping Weight: 3,023 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,324; Shipping Weight: 2,960 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Ford DeLuxe V-8 Series.
Ford DeLuxe V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73
Factory Price: $1,540; Shipping Weight: 3,114 Pounds
Production Total: 54,265 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70
Factory Price: $1,492; Shipping Weight: 3,062 Pounds
Production Total: 146,010 *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,411; Shipping Weight: 2,997 Pounds
Production Total: 20,343 *
* Includes Ford DeLuxe Six Series Production.
Ford Custom DeLuxe Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73
Factory Price: $1,553; Shipping Weight: 3,089 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70
Factory Price: $1,515; Shipping Weight: 3,023 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B
Factory Price: $1,505; Shipping Weight: 2,995 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79
Factory Price: $2,029; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Custom DeLuxe V-8.
Ford Custom V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,633; Shipping Weight: 3,114 Pounds
Production Total: 232,691 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,585; Shipping Weight: 3,062 Pounds
Production Total: 317,869 *
2 Door Crestliner, 6 Passenger, Body #70C
Factory Price: $1,595; Shipping Weight: 3,065 Pounds
Production Total: 8,703
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72C
Factory Price: $1,590; Shipping Weight: 3,034 Pounds
Production Total: 52,263 *
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body #60
Factory Price: $1,925; Shipping Weight: 3,188 Pounds
Production Total: 110,286 *
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76
Factory Price: $1,949; Shipping Weight: 3,268 Pounds
Production Total: 40,934
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79
Factory Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
Production Total: 29,017 *
* Production Totals include Ford Custom DeLuxe Six Series.
1951 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: 187 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.73:1 Optional: 4.10:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1
Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.31:1
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.00 x 16 inches; Optional: 6.70 x 15 inches
Station Wagon: 7.10 x 15 inches
Carburetor: Ford Model 8BA, 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: 185 Ft. Lbs @ 1,500 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.73:1 Optional: 4.10:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1
Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.31:1
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.00 x 16 inches; Optional: 6.70 x 15 inches
Station Wagon: 7.10 x 15 inches
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"
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:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 440 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
6 Cylinder Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .025"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: Grooved Timing Mark Pullye
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 440 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder Engine
Operating Clearance, Running Cold: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 3 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 2-1/8 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003";
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
6 Cylinder Engine:
Operating Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .014"; Exhaust .014"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 11 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 47 LBS @ 2-7/64 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.0035"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Piston & Ring Data-All Series:
8 Cylinder Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10
Ring Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Rings .0015"-.003"; Bottom Rings .001"-.025"
Oil Ring: .001"-.0025"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7501"-.7504"
6 Cylinder Engine:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .003"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
Ring Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Control Ring: .010"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring & Oil Ring:
Top Rings .0015"-.003"; Bottom Rings .001"-.025"
Oil Rings: .001"-.0025"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8501"-.8504"
Engine Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder Engine
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1390 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003" inches
Rod End Play: .006"-.020" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4990"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 100 Lbs. Ft.
6 Cylinder Engine:
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2988"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0027"
Rod End Play: .003"-.007"
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.8740"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 100 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities-All Series:
With 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 23 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints ; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
With 6 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 17 Quarts
With Heater: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts
Manual Transmission: 3-1/4 Pints; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints:
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
@ 1,200 RPM: 4-1/4 to 5-1/4 Degrees @ 1.7" Vacuum
@ 1,600 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 to 3 Degrees @ .40" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 5-1/2 to 6-3/4 Degrees @ 1.4" Vacuum
@ 1,600 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
Generator #8BA-10000A
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 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"
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
Beginning Serial & Engine Numbers:
1BA 1BA-100001
1HA 1H100001
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, Automatic Transmission, Overdrive.
1951 Ford Historical Data:
Total Ford Production for 1951 was 1,013,381.
1951 Ford Colors:
Color PPG Code
Black 9000
Culver Blue Poly 10756
Coral Flame 70358
Alpine Blue 10757
Mexacali Maroon Poly 50214
Sea Island Green Gray 30851
Sherman Blue 10428
Hawthorne Green Poly 40810
Silvertone Gray 30777
Sportsman Green 40858
Greenbriar Green 41046
Hawaiian Bronze Poly 20704
Dark Brown 20666
Sandpiper Beige 20789
Carnival Red Poly 50245
Two-Tone Combinations:
Greenbriar Green Upper & Black Lower
Silvertone Gray Upper & Alpine Blue Lower
Black Upper & Sea Island Green Gray Lower
Hawaiian Bronze Poly Upper & Dark Brown Lower
Sea Island Green Gray Upper & Greenbriar Green Lower
Sandpiper Beige Upper & Hawaiian Bronze Poly Lower
Black Upper & Sportsman Green Lower
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Custom 4 Door Sedan
Metal: Pickup Truck, Panel Truck, & Stake Truck
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