S&tieé- F 16,000 Ibs.

MAX. G.V.W.
MAX. G. T. W. 28,000 Ibs.

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BONUS: "Something given in addition to
what is usual or strictly due994Webster

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BIGNESS YOU CAN BANK ON!

For an extra big truck chassis, Bonus Built
to haul extra big loads, choose Ford Series F-6

IN FORD SERIES F-6 YOU GET a chassis ruggedly clutch and driveshaft, plus a 4-speed Synchro-
Silent transmission which makes the Ford F-6 the
engineered for more ton-miles and cheaper ton-
miles in tough truck service. You get a truck that most powerful 6-cylinder Ford Truck ever built.
The F-6 features the Million Dollar Cab with
gives outstanding performance on a long hill-
climb, the true test of truck performance. relaxing, easy-chair comfort; double channel
The F-6 is an outstanding performer in cost
frame, power braking, choice of single-speed or
two-speed rear axle, Roll Action needle bearing
records, too4low first-cost, unusual fuel economy,
steering, removable brake drums. And it9s Bonus
very low maintenance and repair costs. Built! Ford Series F-6 is built extra
strong to
The Ford F-6 gives you a choice of 3 great engines
longer.
last
495-h.p. and 110-h.p. Six and 100-h.p. V-8. Heavy duty 9*ft. and 12-ft. steel-framed Plat-
With the110-h.p. Six you get an extra heavy duty form or Stake bodies available.

USING LATEST REGISTRATION DATA ON 6,106,000 TRUCKS, LIFE INSURANCE EXPERTS,

WOLFE, CORCORAN AND LINDER OF NEW YORK CITY, PROVE FORD TRUCKS LAST LONGER!

FORD Division of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

BUILT STRONGER TO LAST LONGER

 All dimensions given in inches (unless marked) and all weights are in pounds

FRONT VARIABLE DIMENSIONS CHASSIS AND BODY LENGTH DIMENSIONS

WIDTH HEIGHT WB CA CE EL OL Recommended

Body Length
¿Ci. (Inside)
Front Tires FH CH AH Cab te Cab to
Wheel C/L End Overall
Length Nominal Range
SS
End of
s &
Base
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Rim Fram
s Frame Frame (Feet) (Feet)
Hl« Loaded anee
134 60.06 98.56 38.5 210.44 9 7^-9*
7.50-20 8 6.0 5.50 27.57 27.08 12.44
158 84.06 122.56 38.5 234.44 12 10413
8.25-20 10 6.0 5.50 28.27 27.78 13.14
176.21 102.27 162.27 60.0 274.15 15 13416
Front Spring Centers429.0
*or tractor
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS
AND CHASSIS WITH CAB WEIGHTS

Curb Weight with WHEELBASE

s Tires shown below-

Front and Dual Reart 134 158 176

REAR VARIABLE DIMENSIONS Front 2480 2560 2610

à 7.50-20
WIDTH HEIGHT 8-ply Rear 2110 2100 2130

CW OW TW EH LH HH I rating
Total 4590 4660 4740

Clear- Front 2515 2595 2645

A
s
a
Rim Wheel Tire Width Width anee Static Aile
Dish Section Between Overall Between Loaded Clear- Rear 2180 2170 2200
Dia. Rear Rear Tire & Light anee* rating
Fires Tires Spring Radius Total 4695 4765 4845

7.50-20 8 6.0 5.50 8.52 47.48 86.52 2.36 17.5 32.20 28.61 9.50

8.25-20 10 6.0 5.50 8.95 47.05 86.95 2.14 18.2 32.90 29.31 10.20

Rear Spring Centers440.25 *Deduct 0.25 for 2-Speed Axle.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
RATINGS: TRUCK-MAX. G.V.W. 16,000 LBS.; AXLE, FRONT
TRACTOR-TRAILER-MAX. G.T.W. 28,000 LBS. Capacity4lbs 4500
Type Reverse Elliott Modified I-Beam
. . .

Material .Heat-Treated Alloy Steel For

.

Size (Height x Width x Web) 4in 2.50 x 2.0 x

Thrust Bearing Tapered Roller or Anti-Friction Ball
Wheel Bearings.... High Capacity, Dual Opposed, Adjustable Taperced Roller
Tie Rod.... Ball Stud and Socket, Spring Loaded for Automatic Ta ke-up of
Wear, Equipped with Rubber Dustt Shields
AXLE, REAR
Capacity4lbs 13000
Type4Standard. . Single Reduction4Hypoid4Full-Floating
Housing4Center4 Type « Split
Pinion4Mo unting4 4Drive End Ty pe4
With 226 and 239 Engines Straddle410-Spline
With 254 Engine Straddle410-Spline (Heavy Yoke)
Ring Gear Thrust Plate. . . Fixed Shoe
Differential 4-Pinion
Side and Pinion Gear Thrust Washers. Steel
Pinion Shaft Front Bearing.. Dual Opposed Tapered Roller ....

Pinion Shaft Rear Bearing. Straight Roller

Differential Side Bearings Tapered Roller
Axle Shaft Material Forged, Special Manganese Steel. .

Axle Shaft Diameter at Spline4in .1.75 .

Wheel Bearings. .High Capacity, Dual Opposed, Adjustable Tapered Roll

.

Number Wedge-type Driving Dowels4Each Hub .8

Lubricant Capacity4pints .10
Axle Ratio4Standard 7.20 to 1

SERIES Optional.
Optional Axle4Type.
Ratios 5.83 to 1
6.20 to 1 or

Two-Speed Planet, Full-Floating

]
(High)48.1 1 to 1 (Low)
6.80 to 1

BRAKES, SERVICE
Type. Vacuum Power-operated, Hydraulic, Two-shoe Double Anchor

F-6
. .

ake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness) 4in

Front Bra
£
14 x 24
Rear Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness) 4in 15 x 3.54
Total Drum Area4sq. in 506
Total Lining Area4sq. in tos
Drums4Type Demountable
4Material. Composite4Cast Iron Fused to Steel Back

CHASSIS
. . . .

Booster Single-unit bining Power Cha mber, Hydraulic Vacuum

Valve and Slave Cylinder
Type Diaphra4i
igm
Effective Diaphragm Diameter4in 7H

BRAKE, HAND
Type Drum and Co:ntracting Band, Spring Loaded
Location.... Rear of Transmission on Drive Line
Size (Dr Diam. x Lining Width-Thickness)4in 7.81 x 2.54
Total Liining Area4sq. in

BUMPER
Type Curved, Truck-Type C hannel
Mounting. Bolted Direct to Front of Frame Sidie Rails

CLUTCH
Type Gyro-Grip, Semi-Centrifugal Single Plate
Cover Plate. . Ventilated Type
Pressure Plate, Cast Iron
Clutch Disc Cushioned Hu
lub with Vibration Damper
Release Bea Sealed Ball, Pre-Lubricated
Pilot Bearing Copper Graphite Bushing
Attachment4Levers to Pressure Plate . Needle Roller Bearings
.

For Engine.. 226 Six or 239 V-8 254 Six

Size 11-in. 11-iin. Extra
Hea vy Duty
Diameter4 Outside4in 11
Inside4in 6.5 6.5

L
Total Frictio:nal Area4sq. in 123.7
Lining Mater"ial Woven
Plate P ure, Lbs.: at Zero Speed4
at 3000 RPM 104441439 140441799
Pedal Pressure, Lbs.: at Zero Speed4
at 3000 RPM 34445 36446

COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity4qts.: 226 254 Six .18
239 V-8 .23 .

Ra diator.. Flat Tube and Fin4Pressure Cap

Th ermosta t(s) In Engine Water Outlet(s)
Fan, Diam eter -in.: 226 or 2 1744-Blade
239 V-8 18 44-Blade

THESE SPECIFICATIONS WERE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THIS PRINTING. HOWEVER. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
WHOSE POLICY IS ONE OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. SPECIFICATIONS.

DESIGN. OR PRICES WITHOUT INCURRING OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.

FORM NO. 7182 REV. 1-50

 ROUGE 226
CERTIFIED ENGINE I

Na me and Model4Ford 7HT. No. ofC

Displacement4226. Compr. Ratio46.8
draft. Fuel4M534B. Octane No. 72-74

=
Gross Output4Bare Engine Withoi
4 =
Net Output4Engine with Generat
(17=) Fan and 7HC-5230-C Muffle

=== III 1 It trrl: r 11 11 1

rDENOTES ADVERTISED MAXIMUM - -

== - r GROSS TORQUE AND HORSEPOWER ZI

AS APPROVED.

^DENOTES ADVERTISED MAXIMUM = = =

~~~:net torque and horsepower---
AS APPROVED
 ¡ONUS BUILT TRUCK ENGINES

CK SIX
CURVES CERTIFIED ENGINE POWER CURVES

. Bore43.3'. Stroke44 .4'. Name and Model4Ford 8MTH. No. of Cyls.46. Bore43.5'. Stroke44.4'.
9ype of Carburetion4Down- Displacement4254. Compr. Ratio46.8 to 1. Type of Carburetion4Down-
îcted to 29.92' HG. @ 60° F.
draft. Fuel4M534B. Octane No. 73-75. Corrected to 29.92' HG @60° F.

9600 Air Cleaner, 2GT-8600-C

- =
Gross Output4Bare Engine with Air Cleaner
ft. Tailpipe (as installed). =
Net Output4Enaine with Air Cleaner, Generator, Fan and Muffler

95

95 GROSS BHP^
@ 3300 RPM : 90

85

I @ 3100 RPM 80

75

70

65

I
2

45
I
40

35

30

THE INFORMATION 25
8
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HEET IS CORRECT TO

20

Kl UMMERCIAL VEHICLE
DIE D MOTOR COMPANY
10

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3000 3500 4000
 SPECIFICATION S-Conrinued

DRIVE LINE SPRINGS4Semi-Elliptic, Ford Alloy Steel Front Rear Main Auxiliary
Length
x Width4in 36 x 2 45 x 2.5 32.5 x 2.5
Type Hotchkiss, Straight Line Drive
...

Number of Leaves and Defl. Rate4lbs. per in. 114673 12 1075 541230
.

Number4Projpeller Shafts: Two

Capacity (at Normal Deflection)4Per Spring,
Universal Joints Three
Lbs.. 1375 5650 (combined)
Rubber Encased Ball Type
. .

Center Bearing. . . . .

STEERING
For 226 Six 239 V-8 Engines:
Type Worm and Dual Row Needle Bea ring Roller
Propeller Shafts4Type Tubular, Forged Steel Ends Ratio .20.4 to 1
Diameter, in.4134' and 158' wbs.. .2.5 (front and rear)
.

Wheel 18-in. Dia. 3-Spoke

,

176' wb 3.5 (front)42.5 (rear) Wheelbase 1349 1589 1769

Universal Joints4Type Needle Roller Bearing
Turning Radius4ft.: Right. 21% 32 35*4
Left.. 28 32 % 35y2
For 254 Six Engine: TRANSMISSION
Propeller Shafts4Type Tubular, Forged Steel Ends For 226 Six and 239 V-8
Dia meter, in. ,-134' and wbs.. 3.0 (iron t and rea r) Engines:
158' .

176'wb 3.5 (front)43.0 (rea Type 4-Speed, Selective Sliding Spur Gear
Lubricant Capacity4pints
Universal Joints4Type. Heavy Needie Roller Bearing
Gear Positions First Second Third Hi Reverse
Ratio (to 1) 6.40 3.09 1.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Take-Off Opening. .
.S.A. 6-Bolt, Right Side
Battery Heavy Duty 6-Volt, 17-Plate, 100-Amp. Hr. Capacity
Generator 35 Amp., 250 Watts, Air Cooled, Shunt Wound, For 254 Six Engine:
External Voltage and Current Regulated
Type 4-Speed Syn chro-Silent
Ignition.... Loadomatic Vacuum Conitrolled System, Fully Automatic Dis- Gears: Second, Third, High Constant Mesh Helica 1 with Synchronizers
tributor; Metal-Clad C oil; Open Wiring in Rubber Grommets First and Reverse.. Selective Sliding Spur
Head Lights Sealed Beam, Foot-Switch Beam Control
.

Lubricant; Capacity4pints.
Starter High Torque, Automatic Engagement, Solenoid
3?
Gear Positions First Second Third H Reverse
Switch, Push Button Control Ratio (to 1) 6.40 3.09 1.69 1.00 7.82
Parking Lights; 1 Left-hand Combination Stop and Tail Light; Instrument Power Take-off Opening... .S. A.E. 6-Bolt on Right Side
Lights; Ignition S witch with Key Lock; Cir cuit Breakers; Voltage Regulator.
WHEELS AND TIRES
ENGINES Wheels
254
7420-Inch Tapered Steel Disc with 5.5-inch Dish
226
5 Hole, 8-inch Dia. Bolt Circle
Truck Six Truck V-8 Truck Six
Rims4Size and Type 20 x 6.0, RH 5° 2-Piece Adv
No. C y lindeers4Bore and
Tires4Standard Size4Front and Dual Rear 7.50-20 8-ply rating
Stroke, in 643.3 x 4.4 8-3% x 3% 643.5 x 4.4
Displacement4cu. in.. . .
226 239 254 CHASSIS EQUIPMENT, included
standard, in addition to items specified above:
as
Taxable HP Rating Hood, Cowl and Dash Assembly Left-hand Windshield Wiper
(N.A.C.C.) 26.1 32.5 29.4 Front Fenders (except chassis-cowl)
Governed Speed4rpm Center Cowl Ventilator Treadle Type Accelerator Pedal
3200 (load) 4 Steel Toe Boards Extend ed Tail Pipe on chassis with
(factory setting)
3500 (no load) Instrument Panel l or windshield

Max. Brake Horsepower4 Speedometer with Odometer Spa Wh

RPM 95 @ 3300 100 @ 3800 110 @ 3400 Water Temperature Gage Spa re Tire Carrier under Frame
Max. Torque4Lbs.-Ft. Fuel Gage Mechanical Jack (3-ton Capacity)
RPM 180 @ 1200 180 @ 2000 212 @ 1200 Oil Pressure Gage Standard Tools, in Tool Bag,

Compression Ratio.... 6.8 to 1 6.8 to 1 6.8 to 1 Charge Indicator including4pliers; screw driver;
Ash Receptacle wheel bearing nut wrench;
FRAME Dispatch B rim tool and tire iron; spark plug
Choke Button and cylinder head bolt wrench;
Type Hea vy Duty Double Channel
Light Switch wheel stud nut wrench and
Side Rail Tapered1 Cha nnel Section ingle Electric Horn handle; jack handle and tire iron;
Max. Section (Depth x Fla nge x Thick.) 4in 7.08 ix 2.79 x 0.25
Front and Rear License Brackets tire carrier wrench,
Reinfor
rcement .Specially Forimed Channel, Insidle Side Rail*
1
NOTE: Running boards not standard chassis with cowl windshield.
.

are or
Max. Section (Depth x Flange x Thi
..
lick.)4in 6.58 x 2.21 x 0.125
Section Modulus .8.65 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Installed in Production) includes:
Cross Members. .Flanged <U=-type with Alligator Jaw and Channel Sections
6.20 to 1 or 6.80 to 1 Axle Ratio Heater and Defroster4
Number 5 (134' wb.)-6 (158* and 176' wbs.)
2-Speed Rear Axle Recirculating Typef
fChannel reinforcements extend from rear brackets of front springs to front 11-in. Clutch, Heavy Duty (for 226 Fresh Air Intake Typef
brackets of rear springs. Six and 239 V-8 engines onl9v y) Duty Radiator (V- 8 only)
Tires: 8.25-20 1 0-ply rating Fro:
ont ivy Duty Fan
Hea""
FUEL SYSTEM
8.25-20 1 0-ply rating Dua 1 Rear Rig ht-hand Tail Light
Carburetor. Downdraft Sponge Rubber Pad in Seat (Cab) Rig ht-hand Windshiield Wiper*f
Air Cleaner Heavy Duty Oil Bath, One Qt. Capacity Spiralounge Driver9s Seat (Cab)
Fuel Pump and Filter Diaphragm Type, Driven from Camshaft *In areas required by law only fExcept Chassis-cowl
Fuel Tank-4Chassis without Cab 25-Gal. Outside Left Frai Rail
Chassis with Cab. . . 20-Gal. Back of Seat FINISH AND COLOR COMBINATIONS
Fuel Filler4 25-Gal. Tank asy-On Cap on Top of Tank
20-Gal. Tank Tube Extension to Outside Cab (Items starred (*) are not appli cable to chassis with cowl or windshield.)
Frame; Bumper, Wheels, Running Boards*, Rear View Mirror and
4Right Side, Easy-On Cap Ar m*, Vent W 1 indow Frame 25-Gal. Frame-Mounted Fuel
GOVERNOR (254 Engine Only)
Ta
-
-nk, Fuel Filler Cap, Tail Lamp Black
Grille Recess and Grille Ba Aluminum
Type Velocity, Integral with Carburetor
Hood Mouldings, Windshield Wiper (except cowl), Door
Setting 3200 RPM (load)43500 RPM (no load) Handles:*, Head and Parking Lamp Doors, Name and Identi-
fication Plates Bright Finish
LUBRICATION
Fenders, Hood, Cowl, Cab (including all interior metal surfaces
Engine Full Pressure Feed to all Main, Crankpin before trimming) and Bodies .Body Color*
and Camshaft Bearings
Oil Filter Replaceable Cartridge Type Body Color Options
Oil Pan4226 Six and 239 V-8 .Clean-Ouit Plate in Bottom o f Pan Vermilion Gray Sheridan Blue
254 Six Detachabie Sump in Bottom of Pan Black Palisade Green Sunland Beige
Crankcase
I j Capacity4226 Six and 239 V-8 Qts. (dry); 5 Qts. (refill)
6 Mead Green Prime
254 Six Qts. (dry) ; 6 Qts. (refill)
7 *Cowl and Cowl-Windshield models9 are finished in prime coat only unless
Chassis Fittings for Pressure Lubrication other body color option is specified.