1942 PONTIAC

Model Designations:

Pontiac Torpedo, KA Line, Series 25, 6 Cylinder

Pontiac Torpedo, KA Line, Series 27, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Streamliner, KB Line, Series 26, 6 Cylinder

Pontiac Streamliner, KB Line, Series 28, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Torpedo, Series 25, 6 Cylinder

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2527B

Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,210 Pounds

2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2507

Base Price: $950; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds

2 Door Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2527

Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2567

Base Price: $1,165; Shipping Weight: 3535 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2511

Base Price: $940 Shipping Weight: 3,265 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2519

Base Price: $985; Shipping Weight: 3,305 Pounds

4 Door Mettro Sedan, 5 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style #2569

Base Price: $985; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds

Total Series Production: 26,886

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

Pontiac Torpedo, Series 27, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Style #2727B

Base Price: $920; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds

2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2707

Base Price: $975; Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds

2 Door Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2727

Base Price: $960: Shipping Weight: 3,320 Pounds

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2767

Base Price: $1,190; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2711

Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 3,325 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2719

Base Price: $1,010; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds

4 Door Metro Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2769

Base Price: $1,010; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds

Total Series Production: 14,421

Individual Body Style Production Not Available

Pontiac Streamliner, Series 26, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, Streamliner Six, Body Style #2607

Base Price: $980; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Streamliner Six, Body Style #2609

Base Price: $1,035; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Streamliner Six, Body Style #STAWAG

Base Price: $1,265; Shipping Weight: 3,810 Pounds

2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, Chieftain Six, Body Style #2607D

Base Price: $1,030; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Chieftain Six, Body Style #2609D

Base Price: $1,085; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Chieftain Six, Body Style #STAWAG

Base Price: $1,315; Shipping Weight: 3,785 Pounds

Total Series Production: 12,742 of which 2,458 were Chieftains

Production Figures by Body Type Not Available

Pontiac Streamliner, Series 28, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, Streamliner Eight, Body Style #2807

Base Price: $1,005; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Streamliner Eight, Body Style #2809

Base Price: $1,060; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Streamliner Eight, Body Style #STAWAG

Base Price: $1,290; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds

2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, Chieftain Eight, Body Style #2807D

Base Price: $1,055; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Chieftain Eight, Body Style #2809D

Base Price: $1,110; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Chieftain Eight, Body Style # STAWAG

Base Price: $1,340; Shipping Weight: 3,865 Pounds

Total Series Production: 26,506 of which 11,041 were Chieftains

Production Figures by Body Type Not Available

General Specifications

Pontiac Torpedo 6, Series 25, 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 119

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4"

Engine Displacement: 239.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.40

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 175 Ft Lbs @ 1,400 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1

Carburetor: Carter 1V .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Pontiac Streamliner 6, Series 26, 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 122

Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4"

Engine Displacement: 239.2 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.40

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: 175 Ft Lbs @ 1,400 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1

Carburetor: Carter 1V .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Pontiac Torpedo 8, Series 27, 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 119

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

Engine Displacement: 248.9 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 103 @ 3,500 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1

Carburetor: Carter 2V .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Pontiac Streamliner 8, Series 28, 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 122

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

Engine Displacement: 248.9 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 103 @ 3,500 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1

Carburetor: Carter 2V .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 80EP, Winter 80EP

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 19-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 80EP, Winter 80EP

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 153624

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .012", Exhaust .012"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31 degrees

Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .012", Exhaust .012"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder Models

Camshaft End Play: .002"-.005"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1237"-2.1247"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Rod End Play: .007"-.012" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.4982"-2.4992"; #2: 2.5294"-2.5304";

#3: 2.5919"-2.5929"; #4: 2.6232"-2.6242";

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 80-90 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder Models

Camshaft End Play: .002"-.005"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9975"-1.9985"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Rod End Play: .007"-.012" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.3725"-2.3735"; #2: 2.4037"-2.4047";

#3: 2.435"-2.436"; #4: 2.4662"-2.4672";

#5: 2.4975:-2.4985"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 80-90 Lbs. Ft.

Valve Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .012"

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

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 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: 56 Lbs @ 1-29/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"

Exhaust .001"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .0175"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 20

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .009"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .0175"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0015"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 20 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Beginning Engine Numbers:

6 Cylinder Model 42-25: P6KA-1001

6 Cylinder Model 42-26: P6KB-1001

8 Cylinder Model 42-27: P8KA-1001

8 Cylinder Model 42-28: P8KB-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series 42-25: P6KA-1001

Series 42-26: P6KB-1001

Series 42-27: P8KA-1001

Series 42-28: P8KB-1001

Brake Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-5/16"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: Brake Pedal Pad should be even with Clutch Pedal Pad

Wheel Alignment Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder DeLuxe Models

Caster: - 3/4 Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In; 1/32"

Kingpin Angle: 4-5/8 Degrees

Rear Axle , 6 & 8 Cylinder Models

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.012"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Distributor #647-D

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 14-1/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Plunger Movement Starts @ 5"-7" Vacuum

Full Plunger Travel @ 10"-15" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Distributor #1110804

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 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 13-1/2 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Plunger Movement Starts @ 7" to 9" Vacuum

Full Plunger Travel @ 16"-21" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications, All Models

Generator #1102665

Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Amperes

Maximum Cold Output:

30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,7500 RPM

Maximum Hot Output: Controlled by Current Regulator

Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications, All Models

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #1118201

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.2-6.7 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.2-7.4 Volts

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Part #1107032

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 5,000 RPM

Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts, 12 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Part #1107921

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 6,000 RPM

Lock Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 15 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.

Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Carburetor Model: Carter W1

Model: 521S

Casting #461

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 11/16"

Screw Settings: 1/2-1-1/2 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25

Anti-Pump Travel: 19/64" (Medium Stroke)

Loader Percolator Setting:

With Throttle Valve Open .030", There Should be .005" to .015" Clearance Between Rocker Arm & Pump Arm

Unloader Idle Setting: 3/8"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Carburetor Model: Carter W1

Model: 545S

Casting #476

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 11/16"

Screw Settings: 1/2-1-1/2 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25

Anti-Pump Travel: 19/64" (Medium Stroke)

Loader Percolator Setting:

With Throttle Valve Open .030", There Should be .005" to .015" Clearance Between Rocker Arm & Pump Arm

Unloader Idle Setting: 7/32"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Carburetor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Carburetor Model: Carter WD0

Model: 540S

Casting #306

Repair Kit # 1086B

Float Level: 5/16"

Screw Settings: 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-27

Anti-Pump Travel: 19/64" (Short Stroke)

Loader Percolator Setting:

With Throttle Closed, Indicator Lines Should be Flush With Top of Anti- Percolator Plug.

Unloader Idle Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .026"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carburetor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Carburetor Model: Carter WD0

Model: 548SM

Casting #306

Repair Kit # 1351B

Float Level: 5/16"

Screw Settings: 1/4-1-1/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-27

Anti-Pump Travel: 19/64" (Short Stroke)

Loader Percolator Setting:

With Throttle Closed, and .015" Gauge Inserted Between Anti-Percolator Stem

And Lip of Arm, Indicator Lines Should be Flush With Top of Anti-Percolator Plug.

Unloader Idle Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .026"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: AH

Maximum Pressure: 3-3/4 PSI

Pump Model: AJ

Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: AC

Temperature: AC

Oil Pressure: AC

Ammeter: AC

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1942 Pontiac Historical Data

1942 Model Year Introduction was in September, 1941.

Total 1942 Pontiac Production was 15,404.

Rheostat Dash Panel Lighting was introduced.

Model year production ended February 10, 1942.

1942 Pontiac Colors & Codes

4200 Black 4201 Regency Blue Poly

4202 Parma Wine Poly 4204 Beverly Gray Poly

4205 Skipper Blue Poly 4206 Milori Green

4207 Beaver Head Brown Poly 4208 Cinnebar Red

4209 Mermaid Green

Two Tones

4210 Pearl Gray Poly Upper & Black Lower

4211 Pearl Gray Poly Upper 7 Regency Glue Poly Lower

4214 Lucian Gray Upper & Beverly Gray Poly Lower

4215 Casino Gray Upper & Skipper Blue Poly Lower

4216 Harbor Gay Upper & Milori Green Lower

4217 Rosewood Beige Upper & Beaver Head Brown Poly Lower

4218 Radnor Beige Upper & Cinnebar Red Lower

4219 Caliente Green Upper & Mermaid Green Lower

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