1928 Plymouth 1937 Plymouth Plymouth: The First Decade

1936 Plymouth Model P2 Detailed Specifications

Detailed specifications, including tolerances and tune-up data are from [Chrysler 1934a] unless otherwise noted.

  1. Battery
    1. Cells3
    2. Voltage6
    3. Specific Gravity
      1. Charged1.250
      2. Discharged1.150
  2. Brake, HandExternal Contracting
    1. LocationRear of transmission
  3. Brake, ServiceHydraulic Internal Expanding
  4. CoolingPump
    1. Capacity15 quarts [SK 2002 27]
  5. Engine
    1. Compression Ratio6.7 to 1 [Chrysler 1975 P-24]
  6. Ignition
    1. Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
    2. DistributorAuto-Lite IGS-4003-B-1 [Chrysler 1945 144]
    3. Timing4° A.T.D.C. [Chrysler 1945 144]
    4. Breaker Points
      1. Breaker point gap0.020" [Chrysler 1945 144]
      2. Cam Angle (Degrees)38° [Chrysler 1945 144]
      3. Spring Tension17 to 20 oz. [Chrysler 1945 144]
    5. Max. shaft bushing wear0.008" [Chrysler 1945 144]
    6. Condenser0.25 to 0.28 mfd. [Chrysler 1945 144]
    7. Mechanical Advance[Chrysler 1945 144]
      1. 350 RPM
      2. 400 RPM
      3. 620 RPM
      4. 940 RPM
      5. 1150 RPM10°
    8. Vacuum Advance[Chrysler 1945 144]
      1. 6 3/4 in. Vacuum
      2. 14 in. Vacuum11°
    9. Spark Plugs14 mm [Chrysler 1945 144]
      1. Gap0.025 inches [Chrysler 1945 144]
      2. Original PlugsAC K9 [SK 2002 27]
  7. Fuel SystemPump
    1. Tank capacity15 gal.
  8. Lamps
    1. Head2331 [NAPA 1937]
    2. Park55 [NAPA 1937]
    3. Instrument63 [NAPA 1937]
    4. Auxiliary Lights55 [NAPA 1937]
    5. Dome87 [NAPA 1937]
    6. Stop and Tail1158 [NAPA 1937]
    7. Fuse(s)
      1. Back of Ammeter20 amp. [NAPA 1937]
      2. Generator Field6 amp. [NAPA 1937]
      3. Dual Horn20 amp. (next to starter) [NAPA 1937]
  9. Lubrication, Engine
    1. Oil capacity5 quarts [SK 2002 27]
  10. Valves
    1. Tappet clearance
      1. Hot engine
        1. Inlet0.006" [SK 2002 27]
        2. Exhaust0.008" [SK 2002 27]
      2. For valve timing
        1. Inlet0.011" [SK 2002 27]