1952 FORD
Model Designations:
Ford Mainline Six, Series A2
Ford Mainline V-8, Series B2
Ford Customline Six, Series A2
Ford Customline V-8, Series B2
Ford Crestline V-8, Series B2
Ford Mainline Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #73A
Factory Price: $1,530; Shipping Weight: 3,173 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #70A
Factory Price: $1,485; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,389; Shipping Weight: 2,984 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59A
Factory Price: $1,832; Shipping Weight: 3,377 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Ford Mainline V-8 Series.
Ford Mainline V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A
Factory Price: $1,600; Shipping Weight: 3,207 Pounds
Production Total: 41,277 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A
Factory Price: $1,555; Shipping Weight: 3,151 Pounds
Production Total: 79,931 *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 72C
Factory Price: $1,459; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds
Production Total: 10,137 *
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59A
Factory Price: $1,902; Shipping Weight: 3,406 Pounds
Production Total: 32,566 *
* Includes Ford Mainline Six Series Production.
Ford Customline Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,615; Shipping Weight: 3,173 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,570; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 72B
Factory Price: $1,579; Shipping Weight: 3,079 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals included with Customline V-8.
Ford Customline V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73B
Factory Price: $1,685; Shipping Weight: 3,207 Pounds
Production Total: 188,303 *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70B
Factory Price: $1,640; Shipping Weight: 3,151 Pounds
Production Total: 175,762 *
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #72B
Factory Price: $1,649; Shipping Weight: 3,153 Pounds
Production Total: 26,550 *
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79C
Factory Price: $2,060; Shipping Weight: 3,617 Pounds
Production Total: 29,017 *
* Production Totals include Ford Customline Six Series.
Ford Crestline V-8, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 60B
Factory Price: $1,925; Shipping Weight: 3,274 Pounds
Production Total: 77,320
2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Factory Price: $2,027; Shipping Weight: 3,339 Pounds
Production Total: 22,534
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 79B
Factory Price: $2,186; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds
Production Total: 5,426 *
1952 FORD
General Specifications:
110 Horsepower V-8 Engine:
Wheelbase: 115 Inches
Engine Type: L-Head V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 239.4 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.20 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.50
Horsepower: 110 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 194 Ft. Lbs @ 1,900 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.90:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1; Optional Overdrive: 3.15:1
Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.31:1; Optional Ford-O-Matic: 3.54:1
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.00 x 16 inches; Optional: 6.70 x 15 inches
Carburetor: Ford Model 8BA, 2 Barrel Downdraft
101 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine:
Wheelbase: 115 Inches
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6
Bore & Stroke: 3.56" x 3.60"
Engine Displacement: 215.3 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.41
Horsepower: 101 @ 3,500 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft. Lbs @ 1,300 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 57 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard Transmission: 3.90:1
Overdrive Transmission: 4.10:1; Optional Overdrive: 3.15:1
Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.31:1; Optional Ford-O-Matic: 3.54:1
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: 6.00 x 16 inches; Optional: 6.70 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: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
6 Cylinder Engine
Spark Plug Type: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .025"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: Grooved Timing Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 450 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
8 Cylinder Engine
Operating Clearance, Running Cold: Intake: .014"; Exhaust .018"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .020"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 24 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 14 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 39 Lbs @ 1.89 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003";
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
6 Cylinder Engine:
Operating Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .015"; Exhaust .015"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .013"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 23 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 33 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 54 LBS @ 1.82 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.002"
Exhaust .0015"-.0025"
Piston & Ring Data-All Series:
8 Cylinder Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
Ring Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Rings .0015"-.003"; Bottom Rings .001"-.0025"
Oil Ring: .0015"-.003"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .7501"-.7504"
6 Cylinder Engine:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Control Ring: .007"
Clearance in Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Rings .002"-.0035"; Bottom Rings .0015"-.003"
Oil Ring: .001"-.003"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9120"-.9123"
Engine Bearing Data:
8 Cylinder Engine
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1385 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003" inches
Rod End Play: .006"-.020" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4985"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.002"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Main Bolt Tension: 100 Lbs. Ft.
6 Cylinder Engine:
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2984"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
Rod End Play: .003"-.009"
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4984"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021"
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: 17 Gallons; Station Wagon & Courier: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints ; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints (Station Wagons: 3 Pints)
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
With 6 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons; Station Wagon & Courier: 19 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints (Station Wagons: 3 Pints)
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter.
Starting Motor Specifications-8 Cylinder Models:
Part #FAF-11001A
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 #FAG-11001B
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 Degrees @ .30" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 5.2 to 6.2 Degrees @ 1.32" Vacuum
@ 1,600 RPM: 8-3/4 to 10 Degrees @ 2.85" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 10 to 11-1/4 Degrees @ 3.7" Vacuum
Part #0BA-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 Degrees @ .30" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 5.2 to 6.2 Degrees @ 1.32" Vacuum
@ 1,600 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 #FFA-12127A
Vacuum Advance Data:
@ 500 RPM: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees @ .50" Vacuum
@ 1,200 RPM: 8-1/4 to 9-1/4 Degrees @ 1.8" Vacuum
@ 1,600 RPM: 11-3/4 to 13 Degrees @ 3.8" Vacuum
@ 2,000 RPM: 14-1/2 to 15-3/4 Degrees @ 6.0" Vacuum
Ford Generator Specifications:
Generator #FAA-10000A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 850 RPM
Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator FAC-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Generator #FBC-10000A
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 900 RPM
Brushes Spring Tension: 30 Ounces
Regulator FAC-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.3
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 8 Amperes
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Brake Specifications-All Series:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front: Length, 21.3"
Rear: Length: 21.3"
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
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:
Standard Transmission: 1.322" to 1.353"
Automatic Transmission: 1.275" to 1.305"
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:
A2 A2-100001
B2 B2-100001
Popular Options:
7 Tube Radio, 5 Tube Radio, Heater & Defroster, Electric Clock, Spring Wind Clock, Seat Covers, Driver & Passenger Side Mirrors, Spot Light, Locking Gas Cap, Wheel Trim Rings, Wheel Discs, Fender Skirts, Hand Brake Signal Lamp, Vanity Mirror, White Sidewall Tires, Oil Filter, License Frames, Automatic Transmission, Overdrive.
1952 Ford Historical Data:
Total Ford Production for 1952 was 671,733.
1952 Ford Colors:
Black
Coral Flame Red
Alpine Blue
Sheridan Blue
Woodsmoke Gray
Shannon Green Poly
Carnival Red Poly
Sandpiper Beige
Meadowbrook Green
Sungate Ivory
Glenmist Green
Hawaiian Bronze
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Customline 4 Door Sedan
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