Plymouth: The First Decade
1936 Plymouth Model P1 Detailed Specifications
Detailed specifications, including tolerances and tune-up data are from [Chrysler 1934a] unless otherwise noted.
| Item | Reference | |
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| Battery | ||
Cells | 3 | |
Voltage | 6 | |
Specific Gravity | ||
Charged | 1.250 | |
Discharged | 1.150 | |
| Brake, Hand | External Contracting | |
Location | Rear of transmission | |
| Brake, Service | Hydraulic Internal Expanding | |
| Cooling | Pump | |
Capacity | 15 quarts | [SK 2002 27] |
| Engine | ||
Compression Ratio | 6.7 to 1 | [Chrysler 1975 P-24] |
| Ignition Breaker Points | ||
Breaker point gap | 0.020" | [SK 2002 27] |
Cam Angle (Degrees) | 38° | [Sk 2002 27] |
Original Plugs | AC K9 | [SK 2002 27] |
| Lamps | ||
Head | 2331 | [NAPA 1937] |
Park | 55 | [NAPA 1937] |
Instrument | 63 | [NAPA 1937] |
Dome | 87 | [NAPA 1937] |
Stop and Tail | 1158 | [NAPA 1937] |
Fuse(s) | ||
Back of Ammeter | 20 amp. | [NAPA 1937] |
Generator Field | 6 amp. | [NAPA 1937] |
Dual Horn | 20 amp. (next to starter) | [NAPA 1937] |
| Lubrication, Engine | ||
Oil capacity | 5 quarts | [SK 2002 27] |
| Valves | ||
Tappet clearance | ||
Hot engine | ||
Inlet | 0.006" | [SK 2002 27] |
Exhaust | 0.008" | [SK 2002 27] |
For valve timing | ||
Inlet | 0.011" | [SK 2002 27] |