1940 LASALLE
Model Designations:
LaSalle, Series 40-50, 8 Cylinder
LaSalle, Series 40-52, 8 Cylinder
LaSalle, Series 40-50, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5027
Base Price: $1,240; Shipping Weight: 3,700 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5011
Base Price: $1,280; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Pounds
2 Door Sedan (STT), 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5011-A
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5019
Base Price: $1,320; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds
4 Door Sedan (STT), 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5019-A
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
4 Door Sedan (Division Window), 5 Passenger; Body Code: 40-5019F
No additional information is available.
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5029
Base Price: $1,800; Shipping Weight: 4,000 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5067
Base Price: $1,395; Shipping Weight: 3,805 Pounds
(SST) = Sunshine Turret Top
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
LaSalle Series 40-52, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5227C
Base Price: $1,380; Shipping Weight: 3,810 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5219
Base Price: $1,440; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5229
Base Price: $1,895; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds
Convertible Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 40-5267
Base Price: $1,535; Shipping Weight: 3,915 Pounds
1940 LASALLE
General Specifications
130 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 123 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 322.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.45
Horsepower: 130 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.92:1
Carburetor: Carter WDO-460S .
Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 25 degrees
Ignition Timing: "IGA" or "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 18736542 (Odd #'s on Left Bank, Even #'s on Right Bank)
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero, Exhaust Zero
Cylinder Head Torque: 70-75 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications
130 Horsepower Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero
Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero; Exhaust: Zero
Valve Timing: Intake Opens At Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 66 Lbs @ 1-59/64 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Piston & Ring Data
130 Horsepower Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0196"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 11
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .0023"-.0041"; Lower Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Engine Bearing Data
130 Horsepower Engine
Camshaft End Play: Controlled by thrust plate at front bearing
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0033"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.4590"-2.4595"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .008"-.014" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0015" -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"
Main Bolt Tension: 130-140 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
130 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System: 25 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers
Beginning Serial Numbers:
LaSalle Model 50: 2320001
LaSalle Model 52: 4320001
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24-1/2"
Width: Front Wheel, 2"
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 3/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: -2-1/4 Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees
Rear Axle Data
Not Available
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications
Distributor #1110806
Cam Angle: 25 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"-7"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15"-18"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator # 1102661
Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces
Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 30 Amperes: 8.0 Volts, @ 1,750 RPM:
Maximum Hot Output: Controlled by Current Regulator
Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage & Current
Regulator Number: 1118202
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Points: 6.2-6.7
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes
Maximim Operating Voltage: 7.2 to 7.4 Volts
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: 1107912
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 6,000 RPM
Lock Test:
600 Amperes; 3.0 Volts; Torque 16 Ft Lbs
Carburetor Specifications, Series 50 & 52:
Carburetor Model: Carter WD0
Model: 460S
Casting #277
Repair Kit # 1081
Float Level: 1/8"
Screw Settings: 1/2-1-1/2 Turns to Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Anti-Pump Travel: 26/64"
Loader Percolator Setting:
With Throttle Closed and .015" Feeler Gauge Inserted Between Anti-Percolator Stem & Lip of Arm, Indicator Lines Should be Flush With Top of Anti-Percolator Plug.
Unloader Idle Setting: 13/64"
Fast Idle Setting: .023"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: AX
Maximum Pressure: 4-3/4 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
Popular Options
Radio, Heater, Clock, Spotlight, Fog Lights, Automatic Battery Filler, Windshield Washer, Flexible Steering Wheel, Grille Guard, Wheel Discs, Trim Rings, Seat Covers.
1940 LaSalle Historical Data
Model Year introduction was in October 1939.
Total 1940 LaSalle Production was 10,382 for Series 40-50 and 13,751 for Series 40-52 for Total of: 24,133.
1940 was the final year for LaSalle production.
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