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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Axle, Front
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Rigid, Reverse Elliot | [Chrysler 1945 32] |
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Camber |
0° to +3/4°, 1/4° preferred | [Chrysler 1945 32] |
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Caster |
1° to 3°, 2° preferred | [Chrysler 1945 32] |
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Toe-in |
1/32" | [Chrysler 1945 32] |
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King pin angle |
9° to 10° | [Chrysler 1945 32] |
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King pin bushing—ream after installing |
0.7960" to 0.7975" | [Chrysler 1945 32] |
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Axle, Rear
|
Semi-floating | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Gear drive |
Spiral bevel | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Drive gear and pinion backlash |
0.006" to 0.008" | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Differential side gear and pinion clearance |
0.004" to 0.012" | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Axle shaft end play |
0.004" to 0.008" | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Drive pinion bearing draw tension |
0.004" to 0.008" | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Pinion bearing adjustment |
Shims | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Axle shaft bearing adjustment |
Shims | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
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Lubricant capacity |
3-1/4 pints | [Chrysler 1945 51] |
| Battery | ||
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Cells |
3 | |
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Voltage |
6 | |
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Specific Gravity |
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Charged |
1.250 | |
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Discharged |
1.150 | |
| Brake, Hand | External Contracting | |
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Location |
Rear of transmission | |
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Band Clearance at Drum |
0.020" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Drum Diameter |
6" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Lining Width |
2" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Lining Thickness |
5/32" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Lining Length |
18 13/32" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
| Brake, Service | Hydraulic Internal Expanding | |
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Clearance — Toe |
0.012" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Clearance — Heel |
0.006" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Pedal free play |
1/4" to 3/8" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Drum Diameter |
10" (11" on 7 passenger model) | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Lining Width |
2" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Lining Length |
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Front Wheel, Front Shoe |
9 29/32" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Front Wheel, Rear Shoe |
9 29/32" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Rear Wheel, Front Shoe |
9 29/32" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Rear Wheel, Rear Shoe |
7 25/64" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Wheel Cylinder Bore Diameter |
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Front Wheel, Front Shoe |
1 1/4" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Front Wheel, Rear Shoe |
1 3/8" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Rear Wheel, Front Shoe |
1 1/8" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Rear Wheel, Rear Shoe |
1 1/4" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Master Cylinder Bore |
1 1/4" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
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Cylinder piston clearance (wheel and master) |
0.001" to 0.003" | [Chrysler 1945 76] |
| Clutch | ||
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Release Bearing Type |
Ball, prelubricated | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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Free pedal travel |
1" | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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Lever height |
Adjust with fixture | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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Cover screws, tightning torque |
15 to 20 pounds | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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9 1/4" clutch |
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Clutch assembly model number |
869 or 918 | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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Facing dimensions |
5 5/8" x 9 1/4" x 0.133" | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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10" clutch |
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Clutch assembly model number |
899 or 913 | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
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Facing dimensions |
6" x 10" x 1/8" | [Chrysler 1945 88] |
| Cooling | Pump | |
|
Capacity |
15 quarts | [SK 2002 27] |
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Thermostat starts to open |
150° to 155° | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Thermostat fully open |
185° | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Hose inside diameter |
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Inlet |
1 3/4" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Outlet — upper |
1 1/2" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Outlet — lower |
1 1/2" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Hose Length |
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Inlet |
8 3/4" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Outlet — upper |
3 1/2" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Outlet — lower |
5 1/4" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
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Water pump shaft end play |
0.003" | [Chrysler 1945 96] |
| Engine | L-Head | [Chrysler 1945 101] |
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Number of Cylinders |
6 | [SK 2002 27] |
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Bore |
3-1/8" | [Chrysler 1945 11] |
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Stroke |
4-3/8" | [Chrysler 1945 11] |
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Piston Displacement |
201.3 cu.in. | [Chrysler 1945 11] |
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Taxable horsepower |
23.44 | [Chrysler 1945 11] |
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Brake horsepower |
82 @ 3600 RPM | [Chrysler 1945 11] |
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Compression Ratio |
6.7 to 1 | [Chrysler 1945 11] |
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Compression Pressure |
114 at cranking speed | [SK 2002 27] |
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Ignition
Breaker Points |
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Breaker point gap |
0.020" | [SK 2002 27] |
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Cam Angle (Degrees) |
38° | [Sk 2002 27] |
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Original Plugs |
AC K9 | [SK 2002 27] |
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Lamps
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Head |
2331 | [NAPA 1937] |
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Park |
55 | [NAPA 1937] |
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Instrument |
63 | [NAPA 1937] |
|
Dome |
87 | [NAPA 1937] |
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Stop and Tail |
1158 | [NAPA 1937] |
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Fuse(s) |
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Back of Ammeter |
20 amp. | [NAPA 1937] |
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Generator Field |
6 amp. | [NAPA 1937] |
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Dual Horn |
20 amp. (next to starter) | [NAPA 1937] |
| Lubrication, Engine | ||
|
Type |
Pressure | [Chrysler 1945 101] |
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Oil Pump Type |
Gear | [Chrysler 1945 101] |
|
Oil pump driven by |
Camshaft | [Chrysler 1945 101] |
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Oil pressure, normal, above 30 M.P.H. |
30 to 40 pounds | [Chrysler 1945 101] |
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Oil capacity |
5 quarts | [SK 2002 27] |
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Valves
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Tappet clearance |
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Hot engine |
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Inlet |
0.006" | [SK 2002 27] |
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Exhaust |
0.008" | [SK 2002 27] |
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For valve timing |
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Inlet |
0.011" | [SK 2002 27] |