1928 Plymouth 1937 Plymouth Plymouth: The First Decade

1934 Plymouth Model PG Detailed Specifications

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

  1. Axle, Front
    1. Wheel bearingsTaper-roller
    2. Toe in1/16" [NAPA 1937]
    3. Caster1° to 2.5°, preferred 2° [NAPA 1937]
    4. Camber1/4° to 3/4°, preferred 1/4° [NAPA 1937]
  2. Battery
    1. Cells3
    2. Voltage6
    3. Specific Gravity
      1. Charged1.250
      2. Discharged1.150
  3. Brake, HandExternal Contracting
    1. LocationRear of transmission
  4. Brake, ServiceHydraulic Internal Expanding
  5. CoolingPump
    1. Capacity14 quarts [SK 2002 27]
  6. Engine
    1. Compression pressure95 PSI at cranking speed [SK 2002 27]
  7. IgnitionBreaker Points
    1. Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
    2. Distributor[NAPA 1937]
      1. EarlyDelco Remy 622H
      2. LateDelco Remy 622U
    3. Breaker Points
      1. Breaker point gap0.020" [SK 2002 27]
      2. Cam Angle (Degrees)38° [Sk 2002 27]
      3. Points open9° flywheel travel or 0.0342" piston travel before top dead center
    4. Distributor Test Specifications[NAPA 1937]
      1. Delco Remy 622H
        1. Mechanical Advance9° at 1200 RPM.
        2. Contact spring tension19 to 23 oz.
      2. Delco Remy 622U
        1. Mechanical Advance10° at 1200 RPM.
        2. Contact spring tension19 to 23 oz.
    5. Spark plugs14 mm metric
      1. Original PlugsAC S9 [SK 2002 27]
      2. Gap0.025"
  8. Lamps
    1. Head1110 [NAPA 1937]
    2. Park63 [NAPA 1937]
    3. Instrument63 [NAPA 1937]
    4. Dome81 [NAPA 1937]
    5. Stop and Tail1158 [NAPA 1937]
    6. Fuse(s)
      1. Back of Ammeter20 amp. [NAPA 1937]
      2. 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. Inlet0.005" [SK 2002 27]
        2. Exhaust0.007" [SK 2002 27]
      2. For valve timing
        1. Inlet0.011" [SK 2002 27]