1939 PACKARD



Model Designations:


Packard Six, Seventeenth Series, (1700), 6 Cylinder

Packard One Twenty, Eight, Seventeenth Series, (1701, & 1702), 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Eight, Seventeenth Series, (1703, & 1705), 8 Cylinder

Packard Twelve, Seventeenth Series, (1707, & 1708), 12 Cylinder



1939 PACKARD 1700



Packard 1700, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles


Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body #1288

Base Price: $888; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1285

Base Price: $944; Shipping Weight: 3,365 Pounds


Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1289

Base Price: $1,092; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds


2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1284

Base Price: $964; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds


4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1282

Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds


Station Wagon, 7 Passenger, Body # NA

Base Price: $1,404; Shipping Weight: NA


Production Totals by Body Style are not available.




General Specifications, Packard Six, Series 1700, 6 Cylinder


Wheelbase: 122 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 245.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.52 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.54:1

Carburetor: Chandler Groves .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 26




Tune Up Specifications, Packard 1700, 6 Cylinder


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 Degrees, Except Distributor #1GC-4503 which is 38 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 3rd Line Before TDC on Flywheel

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

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .007", Exhaust .010"

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs




Valve Specifications, Packard 1700, 6 Cylinder


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .007"; Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .013"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 47 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .003"-.005"



Piston & Ring Data, Packard 1700, 6 Cylinder


Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"



Engine Bearing Data, Packard 1700, 6 Cylinder

Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0944"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7455"-2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.



Capacities, Packard 1700, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1700: B-1501



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001



Brake Specifications, Packard 1700


Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"



Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard 1700


Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: +7/8 Degrees

Toe In; 3/64"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees



Rear Axle Data, Packard 1700

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"




Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart Warner

Temperature: Stewart Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater, Clock, No-Rol Device, Tachometer, Overdrive.




1939 Packard 1700, Historical Data


Model Year Introduction was in September 1938.

Total 1939 Packard 1700 Production was 24,350.






1939 PACKARD "120" EIGHT, 1701, & 1702


Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles


Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body # 1298

Base Price: $1,099; Shipping Weight: 3,490 Pounds


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1295

Base Price: $1,145; Shipping Weight: 3,535


Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1299

Base Price: $1,288; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds


Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1297

Base Price: $1,600; Shipping Weight: 3,780 Pounds


2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1294

Base Price: $1,166; Shipping Weight: 3,595


4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1292

Base Price: $1,196; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds


Station Wagon, 7 Passenger, Body # NA

Base Price: $1,636; Shipping Weight: NA


Trunk Limousine, 5/7 Passenger, Body #1290

Base Price: $1,856; Shipping Weight: 4,185 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5/7 Passenger, Body #1291

Base Price: $ 1,702; Shipping Weight: 4,100 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are not available.





General Specifications, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Wheelbase:

Model 1701: 127 Inches

Model 1702: 148 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 282.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.41 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.36:1; Optional: 4.54:1, 4.7:1, 4.9:1;

4.54:1 Standard With Overdrive

Carburetor: Stromberg .

Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 26




Tune Up Specifications, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 3rd Line Before TDC on Flywheel

Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .007", Exhaust .010"

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs


Valve Specifications, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .007"; Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .013"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 47 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .003"-.005"




Piston & Ring Data, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"

Engine Bearing Data, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0944"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7455"-2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.



Capacities, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Cooling System: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1701-2: B-300001



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001


Brake Specifications, Packard 1701, 8 Cylinder

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 26"

Width: 1-3/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"



Brake Specifications, Packard 1702, 8 Cylinder

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 26"

Width: 2-1/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"






Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: +7/8 Degrees

Toe In; 3/64"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees



Rear Axle Data, Packard 1701, & 1702, 8 Cylinder


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"



Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart Warner

Temperature: Stewart Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater, Clock, Spotlight, Dual Sidemounts, Sidemount Covers, No-Rol Device, Overdrive, Tachometer.




1939 Packard 1701, & 1702, Historical Data


Model Year Introduction was in September, 1938.

Total 1939 Packard Eight Production was 17,647.

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PACKARD SUPER EIGHT (1703, & 1705)



Packard Super Eight, 8 Cylinder Body Styles


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body # 1275

Base Price: $1,650; Shipping Weight: 3,860 Pounds


Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1279

Base Price: $1,875; Shipping Weight: 3,870 Pounds


Touring Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1272

Base Price: $1,732; Shipping Weight: 3,930 Pounds


Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1277

Base Price: $2,130; Shipping Weight: 4,005 Pounds


Touring Limousine, 5/8 Passenger, Body #1270

Base Price: $2,294; Shipping Weight: 4,510 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5/8 Passenger, Body # 1271

Base Price: $2,294; Shipping Weight: 4,510 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are Not Available.



General Specifications, Packard Super Eight (1703, 1705):


Wheelbase: 1703 - 127"

1705 - 148"

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 320.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.45 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 32.50

Horsepower: 130 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio:

Model 1703: 4.69:1

Model 1705: 4.54:1

Carburetor: Stromberg .

Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 28




Tune Up Specifications, Packard Super Eight (1703, & 1705):


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 7th Line Before TDC on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs



Valve Specifications, Packard Super Eight, (1703, 1705):


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .005"; Exhaust: .005"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 26 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 34 degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 68 Lbs @ 3-1/16 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.003"

Exhaust .004"-.005"



Piston & Ring Data, Packard Super Eight, (1703, & 1705):


Piston Removal:

From Push Pistons to Top, Remove Pistons from Above & Rods From Below

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"



Engine Bearing Data, Packard Super Eight, (1703, & 1705):


Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter:

With Copper-Lead Bearings: 2.187"-2.188"

With Cadium-Silve Bearings: 2.1875"-2.1885"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.6245"-2.6255"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.005"

Main Bolt Tension: 65-70 Lbs. Ft.




Capacities, Packard Super Eight, (1703, & 1705):


Cooling System: 22 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

With Overdrive: 5-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1703-5: B-500001



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001



Brake Specifications, Packard Super Eight (1703, & 1705):


Lining Material: Molded;

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 26"

Width: 2-1/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"



Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard Super Eight (1703, & 1705):


Caster: +1/2 Degree

Camber: +7/8 Degree

Toe In; 1/16"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees



Rear Axle Data, Packard Super Eight (1703, & 1705):


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"





Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart-Warner

Temperature: Stewart-Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater & Defroster, Spotlight, Fog Lights, No-Roll Hillholder, Overdrive.



.1939 Packard Super Eight, Historical Data


Model Year Introduction was in September 1938.

Total 1939 Super Eight Production was 3,962.










PACKARD TWELVE (1707, & 1708)



Packard Twelve, 12 Cylinder Body Styles


Formal Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1232

Base Price: $4,865; Shipping Weight: 5,745 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1233

Base Price: $4,155; Shipping Weight: 5,670 Pounds


Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1236

Base Price: $4,255; Shipping Weight: 5,590 Pounds


Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #1237

Base Price: $4,185; Shipping Weight: 5,425 Pounds


Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body # 1238

Base Price: $4,140; Shipping Weight: 5,400 Pounds


Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1239

Base Price: $4,375; Shipping Weight: 5,540 Pounds


Convertible Victoria, 5 Passenger, Body #1227

Base Price: $5,230; Shipping Weight: 5,570 Pounds


All Weather Cabriolet, Rollston Body, 5/7 Passenger, Body #594

Base Price: $6,730; Shipping Weight: 4,950 Pounds


Touring Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body #1234

Base Price: $4,485; Shipping Weight: 5,750 Pounds


Sedan Limousine, 7 Passenger, Body #1235

Base Price: $4,690; Shipping Weight: 5,825 Pounds


Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1253

Base Price: $5,395; Shipping Weight: 5,890 Pounds


All Weather Town Car, Rollston Body, 5/7 Passenger, Body #595

Base Price: $6,880; Shipping Weight: 5,075 Pounds


All Weather Cabriolet, Brunn Body, 5/7 Passenger, Body #4087

Base Price: $8,355; Shipping Weight: 5,845 Pounds


Touring Cabriolet, Brunn Body, 5/7 Passenger, Body #4086

Base Price: $8,355; Shipping Weight: 5,845 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are Not Available.





General Specifications, Packard Twelve, (1707, & 1708):


Wheelbase: 1707 - 134"

1708 - 139"

Engine Type: V-Type, 67 Degree, 12 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 473.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 56.70

Horsepower: 175 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.41:1

Carburetor: Stromberg .

Tire Size: 8.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 32





Tune Up Specifications, Packard Twelve (1707, & 1708):


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 40 degrees;

Ignition Timing: 7th Line Before TDC on Vibration Damper

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

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero, Exhaust Zero

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs



Carburetor Specifications:


Stromberg



Valve Specifications, Packard Twelve, (1707, & 1708):


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: 65 Lbs @ 2-7/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.003"

Exhaust .004"-.005"




Piston & Ring Data, Packard Twelve, (1707, 1708):


Piston Removal:

From Push Pistons to Top, Remove Pistons from Above & Rods From Below

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"





Engine Bearing Data, Packard Twelve, (1707, & 1708):


Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: NA

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.746"-2.747"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.005"

Main Bolt Tension: 65-70 Lbs. Ft.




Capacities, Packard Twelve, (1607, & 1608):


Cooling System: 40 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 10 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 4-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1707-8 B-600001



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001




Brake Specifications, Packard Twelve (1707, & 1708):


Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 30"

Width: 2-3/4"

Thickness: 1/4"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"



Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard Twelve (1707, & 1708):


Caster: - 1/4 Degrees

Camber: +1 Degrees

Toe In; 1/16"

Kingpin Angle: 1-1/2 Degrees




Rear Axle Data, Packard Twelve (1707, & 1708):


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .002"-.004"




Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Moto Meter Neco

Temperature: Moto Meter Neco

Oil Pressure: Moto Meter Neco

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater, Spotlight, Dual Sidemount Mirrors, Sidemount Covers, Cigar Lighter, DeLuxe Steering Wheel, Column Shift, Bumper Guards, Luggage Rack, Burled Walnut Instrument Panel.



.1939 Packard Twelve, Historical Data:


Model Year Introduction was in September 1938.

Total 1939 Packard Twelve Production was 446.

1939 was the last year for the Packard Twelve.




Total Packard Production for 1939: 46,405.


1939 Packard Historical Data:


Column Shift was introduced.



1939 PACKARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR:


DISTRIBUTORS, GENERATORS, REGULATORS,

STARTING MOTORS, & CARBURETORS

ALL SERIES




Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GS-4013

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 8-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 9" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 17 " Vacuum



Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GS-4201

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 8-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 9" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 17 " Vacuum




Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GT-4007A

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 8-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 11-1/8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 17 " Vacuum





Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GT-4006A

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 460 RPM

Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 8-5/8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum



Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 12 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GO-4002A

Cam Angle: 40 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM




Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models


Generator #GCJ-4807A-2

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.90 - 2.10 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,050 RPM

Maximum Output: 32 Amperes; 8 Volts





Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models


Generator #GCJ-4807A-2

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.90 - 2.10 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,050 RPM

Maximum Output: 32 Amperes; 8 Volts



Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Super Eight, 8 Cylinder Models


Generator #GCO-4803A

Brush Spring Tension: Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.47 - 1.63 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,125 RPM

Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 1,850 RPM



Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Super Eight, 8 Cylinder Models


Generator #GCO-4807A

Brush Spring Tension: Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.47 - 1.63 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,125 RPM

Maximum Output: 28 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 1,850 RPM




Auto-Lite Generator Specifications - 12 Cylinder Models


Generator #GCE-4803A

Brush Spring Tension: 64-68 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.66 - 1.84 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,000 RPM

Maximum Output: 30 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 1,500 RPM






Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage

Regulator #VRD-4001B

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 7.0 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage:

Units Prior to #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts

#8R-000001 & Later: 7.45 Volts





Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRB-4012A-1

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 7.0 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 27-29 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.45 Volts



Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, 12 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRB-4008AP

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 7.0 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 29-31 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage:

Units Prior to #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts

#8R-000001 & Later: 7.45 Volts






Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications - 6 & 8 Cylinder Models:


Part #MAW-4018

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

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

Lock Test: 670 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 18.0 Ft Lbs Torque



Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder Models:


Part #DI-1568

Brush Spring Tension: 56-60 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 6.0 Volts @ 4,500 RPM

Lock Test: 730 Amperes, 3.6 Volts @ 29.2 Ft Lbs Torque





Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications - 12 Cylinder Models


Part #DN-1389

Brush Spring Tension: 56-60 Ounces

No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 6.0 Volts @ 3,000 RPM

Lock Test: 810 Amperes, 3.6 Volts @ 39.0 Ft Lbs Torque





Carter Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #477S

Casting # 332

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 3/8"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102

Pump Travel: 16/64"

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to

.015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.

Unloader Setting: 7/16"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"



Carter Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #359S

Casting # 312

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 3/8"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-26

Pump Travel: 18/64"

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed, the indicator llines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.

Unloader Setting: 3/8"

Fast Idle Setting: 33/64"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"



Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Standard 8:


Carburetor Model: EE-16

Part #A-18341

Code #10-33A

Repair Kit # RK-79

Float Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 5/16"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Fast Idle Setting: 35/64"

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"


Carter Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight, 8 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: WDO

Part #479S

Casting # 329

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 9/64"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113

Pump Travel: 26/64"

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed, and .015" gauge inserted between anti-percolator stem & lip of arm,the indicator llines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.

Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Fast Idle Setting: .030"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None




Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight - 8 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: EE-23

Part #A-19002

Code #10-34A

Repair Kit # RK-97

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 9/32"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .020"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .015"

Fast Idle Setting: 15/64"

Choke Unloader Setting: None



Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - 12 Cylinder Models:


Carburetor Model: EE-3

Part #A-17893

Code # 10-27C

Repair Kit # RK-53

Fuel Level: 9/16"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 7/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .053"

Fast Idle Setting: Turn throttle stop screw in 6-3/4 turns beyond the point of contact with the ear of the fast idle weighted lever. The throttle must be closed and all slack must be removed from the linkage.


Fuel Pump Data:


6 & 8 Cylinder

Pump Type: AJ

Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI


12 Cylinder

Pump Type: I

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI




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