Plymouth: The First Decade
1932 Plymouth Model PB 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 | I-Beam | |
King Pin Bushings | Bronze | |
Upper | 3/4" x 1-3/32" | |
Lower | 3/4" x 1-15/32" | |
Knuckle thrust | Ball - Top | |
Wheel bearings | Taper-roller | |
Maximum end play | 0.003" | |
Toe in | 1/16" | |
Caster | 1/2° - 2° | |
Camber | 1/2° - 2° | |
Pivot Angle | 7° | |
| Axle, Rear | Semi-floating | |
Gear ratio | 4.33 to 1 | |
Drive gear | Spiral bevel | |
Diameter and width | 8-3/4" x 1-3/16" | |
Gear and Pinion backlash | 0.005" to 0.010" | |
Pinion shaft end play | 0.0015" to 0.0025" | |
Differential side gear and pinion backlash | 0.017" | |
Axle shaft diameter outer bearing | 1-3/8" | |
| Battery | ||
Ampere hour capacity | 84 | |
Cells | 3 | |
Plates | 13 | |
Voltage | 6 | |
Specific Gravity | ||
Charged | 1.250 | |
Discharged | 1.150 | |
| Brake, Hand | External Contracting | |
Location | Rear of transmission | |
Drum diameter | 6" | |
Lining width | 2" | |
Lining to drum clearance | 1/16" | |
| Brake, Service | Hydraulic Internal Expanding | |
Drum Diameter | 11" | |
Shoe width | 1-1/2" | |
Shoe to drum clearance: | ||
Bottom | 0.006" | |
Top | 0.012" | |
Pedal to floor board free play, maximum | 3/4" | |
| Camshaft | ||
Bearings | 3 | |
Size, diameter and length: | ||
No. 1 | 1-1/4" x 1-3/4" | |
No. 2 | 2" x 1-1/16" | |
No. 3 | 1-1/4" x 1-17/32" | |
End play | 0.003" to 0.005" | |
| Clutch | Single plate | |
Driven disc diameter | 8-7/8" | |
Release bearing | Ball | |
Release lever to bearing clearance | 1/8" | |
Disc run-out at rim (Maximum) | 0.015" | |
Spring tension | 180 lb. to 200 lb. at 1-11/16" | |
| Connecting Rod | Drop forged I section | |
Between centers | 8-9/16" | |
Bearings | Babbitt cast in rod | |
Diameter and length | 2" x 1-3/8" | |
Clearance | 0.00075" to 0.0025" | |
Side play | 0.005" to 0.009" | |
Weight variation limit | 1/4 oz. | |
Alignment limits at pin: | ||
Twist | 0.002" | |
Bend | 0.002" | |
| Cooling | Pump | |
Capacity | 3 3/4 Gallons | |
| Crankshaft | Counterweighted | |
Bearings | Babbitt | |
Diameter and length | ||
No. 1 | 2-1/4" x 2 3/64" | |
No. 2 | 2-1/4" x 1-15/32" | |
No. 3 | 2-1/4" x 2-3/8" | |
Clearance | 0.001" to 0.002" | |
End play | 0.003" to 0.006" | |
Run-out center bearing maximum | 0.001" | |
| Cylinders | ||
Maximum taper before reconditioning | 0.0015" | |
Maximum out of round before reconditioning | 0.002" | |
Reconditioning working limits | 0.0005" | |
| Engine | L-head | |
Number of cylinders | 4 | |
Bore | 3-5/8" | |
Stroke | 4-3/4" | |
Piston displacement | 196.1 cu. in. | |
N.A.C.C. horsepower | 21.03 | |
Developed horsepower | 65 | |
Compression pressure | 74 PSI at cranking speed | [SK 2002 27] |
| Frame | Pressed steel | |
Length | 155-31/64" | |
Depth of channel | 6" | |
Flange width | 2" | |
Thickness | 1/8" | |
Cross members | Rigid X | |
| Fuel System | Pump | |
Tank capacity | 11 gal. | |
| Generator Maximum cold charging rate at 20 MPH | 16 amp. | |
| Horn | ||
Standard Equipment | Klaxon 14 | |
Horn Type | 1030A | |
| Ignition | Full Automatic | |
Breaker Points | ||
Breaker point gap | 0.020" | |
Cam Angle (Degrees) | 52° | [Sk 2002 27] |
Set points to open before top dead center | 10° Flywheel | |
Spark plugs | 14 mm. metric | |
Original Plugs | AC S9 | [SK 2002 27] |
Gap | 0.025" | |
| Lamps | ||
Head | 1110 | [MM 1932a 42] |
Instrument | 63 | [MM 1932a 42] |
Tail Lamp | 63 | [MM 1932a 42] |
| Lubrication, Engine | Pressure | |
Oil capacity | 6 quarts | |
Oil pressure at 30 MPH | 30 to 40 P.S.I. | |
| Piston Pins | Clamped in rod | |
Diameter and length | 3/4" x 3" | |
Clearance in piston | 0.00025" to 0.00075" Light thumb push at normal room temperature | |
| Piston RIngs | ||
Number per piston | 4 | |
Width | ||
Upper - Compression | 1/8" 2 rings | |
Center - wiper | 1/8" | |
Lower - oil control | 5/32" | |
Gap clearance | ||
Upper - compression | 0.007" to 0.015" | |
Center - wiper | 0.007" to 0.012" | |
Lower - oil control | 0.007" to 0.012" | |
Maximum side clearance in groove | 0.003" | |
| Pistons | Light alloy | |
Length | 4-1/8" | |
Feeler gauge clearance | ||
Head | 0.022" | |
Skirt | ||
Top | 0.003" | |
Botton | 0.001" to 0.0015" | |
Weight variation limit | 1/4 oz. | |
| Speedometer Data | ||
Tire size | 5.25/18 | |
Axle ratio | 4.33 to 1 | |
Speedometer gear teeth in transmission | 5-15 | |
| Springs | Semi-elliptic | |
Front: | ||
Length and width | 35-11/16" x 1-3/4" | |
Leaves | 7 | |
Rear: | ||
Length and width | 53-3/8" x 1-3/4" | |
Leaves | 7 | |
| Steering Gear Steering wheel | 17" three spoke | |
| Worm and sector | ||
| Tires | 5.25/18 | |
Pressure | ||
Front | 40 lbs. | |
Rear | 35 lbs. | |
| Transmission | 3 speed | |
High and intermediate | Constant mesh with sliding clutch | |
Type of gears | Helical | |
Second speed gear maximum end play | 0.002" | |
Free wheel drive shaft bearing end play | 0.002" | |
| Valves | ||
Inlet | Chrome nickle | |
Exhaust | Silcrome | |
Clearance diameter of opening | ||
Inlet | 1-11/16" | |
Exhaust | 1-11/16" | |
Stem diameter | 3/8" | |
Clearance in guide | ||
Inlet | 0.002" to 0.004" | |
Exhaust | 0.003" to 0.005" | |
Seat angle | 45° | |
Lift | 5/16" | |
Tappet clearance | ||
Hot engine | ||
Inlet | 0.005" | |
Exhaust | 0.007" | |
For valve timing | ||
Inlet | 0.008" | |
Exhaust | 0.009" | |
Timing | ||
Inlet opens past top center | 6° | |
Inlet closes past bottom center | 46° | |
Duration of inlet | 220° | |
Exhaust opens before bottom center | 42° | |
Exhaust closes past top center | 8° | |
Duration of exhaust | 230° | |
Springs | ||
Length, valve closed | 1-7/8" | |
Tension, valve closed | 40 to 44 lbs. | |
Limit of compression | 1-9/16" |