Plymouth: The First Decade
1937 Plymouth Model P4 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 | Champion J11 | [SK 2002 27] |
| 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] |