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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