1950 FRAZER

Model Designations:

Frazer Standard, Series F505, 6 Cylinder

Frazer Manhatton, Series F-506, 6 Cylinder

Frazer Standard, Series F505 , Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: F5051

Base Price: $2,395; Shipping Weight: 3,386 Pounds;

Production Total: Inculded with 1949.

Frazer Manhattan, Series F506, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #: F5051

Base Price: $2,595; Shipping Weight: 3,391 Pounds;

Production Total: Included with 1949.

4 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #: F4962

Base Price: $3,295; Shipping Weight: 3,726 Pounds:

Production Total: Included with 1949.

1950 FRAZER

General Specifications

Wheelbase: 123-1/2 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 226 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.3 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.3

Horsepower: 112 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 180 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio:

Standard: 3.73:1

Optional: 3.91:1 & 4.09:1

With Overdrive: 4.27:1 or 4.55:1

Carburetor: Carter WCD, 2 Barrel, Models 685S, 685SA, or 723S .

Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite A5, Auto Lite AR5, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap (A5) .032; (AR5) .040

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees Before TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake: .014"

Exhaust: .014"

Cylinder Head Torque: 30-35 Ft Lbs

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI

Valve Specifications

Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake: .014"

Exhaust: .014"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014"

Exhaust: .014"

Valve Timing: Intake 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 45 Lbs @ 1-21/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0008"-.0026"

Exhaust .0032"-.005"

Piston & Ring Data

Pistons Removed from Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .0255"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .008"

Oil Ring: .008"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .0015"-.004"; Lower Ring: .0015"-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Engine Bearing Data

Camshaft End Play: .002"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.004"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0619"-2.0627"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0023"

Rod End Play: .006"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.375"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0015" -.002"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.006"

Main Bolt Tension: 85-95 Lbs. Ft.

Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #GDZ-4818-A

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes

Regulator #VRP-6001

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4-6 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MAW-4054

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM

Torque Test: 505 Amperes; 3.0 Volts; 11.5 Ft Lbs of Torque

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Part #1GS-4214

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,675 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

Full Advance: 5 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Carter WA-1 Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor #622SB

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 3/4-1-3/4

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 18 (Short Stroke)

Metering Rod Gauge #T109-102

Anit-Percolator Adjustment: .030"

Fast Idle Adjustment: 5/8"

Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carter WCD Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor #723SB

Float Level: 1/32"

Idle Screw Setting Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 29 (Short Stroke)

Metering Rod Gauge #T109-163

Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"

Unloader Adjustment: 7/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Capacities

Cooling System: 13-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2-1/2 Pints

With Overdrive: 4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 80H

Beginning Engine Numbers:

All Series: M-5001 Detroit, Michigan

800001 Muskegon, Michigan

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series F-495: F495-1001

Series F-496: F496-1001

Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-5/32"

Width: Front Wheel, 2"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 7/8"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In; 1/16"

Kingpin Angle: 5-1/4 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.006"

Popular Options

Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Storage Tank for Vacuum Wipers, Spare Tire, Tube & Wheel, License Plate Holder Guards, Wheel Trim Rings, Full Wheel Discs, Plastic White Side Wall Discs, Exhaust Pipe Extension, Radio, Heater & Defroster, Outside Rear View Mirror, External Sun Visor, Fender Skirts, License Plate Frames, Leather Upholstery, Bumper Wing Guards, Hood Ornament, White Sidewall Tires, Fog Lights, Spotlights, Vacuum Booster Fuel Pump, Oil-Bath Air Cleaner, Overdrive, Automatic Choke, Oil Filter, Front Cigarette Lighter, Rear Cigarette Lighter, Optional Rear Axle Ratios.

1950 Frazer Historical Data

Model Year introduction for the 1950 Frazer was in November 1949..

Total 1950 Frazer Production is included with the 1949 Production, which totaled 24,921.

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