1928 Plymouth 1937 Plymouth Plymouth: The First Decade

1930 Plymouth Model 30-U Detailed Specifications

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

  1. Axle, FrontI-Beam
    1. King Pin BushingsBronze
      1. Upper3/4" x 1-3/32"
      2. Lower3/4" x 1-15/32"
    2. Knuckle thrustBall - Top
    3. Wheel bearingsTaper-roller
      1. Maximum end play0.003"
    4. Toe in1/32" - 3/32"
    5. Caster0° - 2°
    6. Camber0° - 2°
    7. Pivot Angle
  2. Axle, RearSemi-floating
    1. Gear ratio4.3 to 1
    2. Drive gearSpiral bevel
      1. Diameter and width8-5/8" x 1-3/16"
    3. Gear and Pinion backlash0.005" to 0.010"
    4. Pinion shaft end play0.0015"
    5. Differential side gear and pinion backlash0.017"
    6. Axle shaft diameter outer bearing1-3/8"
  3. Battery
    1. Ampere hour capacity84
    2. Cells3
    3. Plates13
    4. Voltage6
    5. Specific Gravity
      1. Charged1.250
      2. Discharged1.150
  4. Brake, HandExternal Contracting
    1. LocationRear of transmission
    2. Drum diameter7"
    3. Lining width2"
    4. Lining to drum clearance1/16"
  5. Brake, ServiceHydraulic Internal Expanding
    1. Drum Diameter11"
    2. Shoe width1-1/2"
    3. Shoe to drum clearance:
      1. Bottom0.006"
      2. Top0.012"
    4. Pedal to floor board free play, maximum3/4"
  6. Camshaft
    1. Bearings3
    2. Size, diameter and length:
      1. No. 11-1/4" x 1-3/4"
      2. No. 22" x 1-1/16"
      3. No. 31-1/4" x 1-17/32"
    3. End play0.003" to 0.005"
  7. ClutchSingle plate
    1. Driven disc diameter8-7/8"
    2. Release bearingBall
    3. Release lever to bearing clearance5/32"
    4. Disc run-out at rim (Maximum)0.015"
    5. Spring tension160 lb. to 170 lb. at 1-11/16"
    6. Pedal free play1-1/4" to 1-3/8"
  8. Connecting RodDrop forged I section
    1. Between centers8-9/16"
    2. BearingsBabbitt cast in rod
      1. Diameter and length2" x 1-3/8"
      2. Clearance0.00075" to 0.0025"
      3. Side play0.003" to 0.009"
    3. Weight variation limit1/4 oz.
    4. Alignment limits at pin:
      1. Twist0.002"
      2. Bend0.002"
  9. CoolingPump
    1. Capacity2 1/2 Gallons
  10. Crankshaft
    1. BearingsBabbitt
      1. Diameter and length
        1. No. 12-1/4" x 2 1/8"
        2. No. 22-1/4" x 1-5/8"
        3. No. 32-1/4" x 2-3/8"
      2. Clearance0.001" to 0.002"
      3. End play0.003" to 0.006"
    2. Run-out center bearing maximum0.001"
  11. Cylinders
    1. Maximum taper before reconditioning0.0015"
    2. Maximum out of round before reconditioning0.002"
    3. Reconditioning working limits0.0005"
  12. EngineL-head
    1. Number of cylinders4
    2. Bore3-5/8"
    3. Stroke4-3/4"
    4. Piston displacement196.1 cu. in.
    5. N.A.C.C. horsepower21.03
    6. Developed horsepower48
    7. Compression pressure68 PSI at cranking speed [SK 2002 27]
  13. FramePressed steel
    1. Length155-1/8"
    2. Depth of channel5"
    3. Flange width1-3/4"
    4. Thickness9/64"
    5. Cross members4
  14. Fuel SystemPump
    1. Tank capacity11 gal.
  15. Generator
    1. Maximum cold charging rate at 20 MPH16 amp.
  16. Horn
    1. Standard EquipmentKlaxon 16
      1. Horn Type1301
      2. Amps @6v5 to 7.5 [SK 1984 10]
      3. Air Gap (High Note)0.015 - 0.017" [SK 1984 10]
      4. Air Gap (Low Note)0.020 - 0.022" [SK 1984 10]
  17. IgnitionSemi-automatic
    1. Breaker Points
      1. Breaker point gap0.020"
      2. Cam Angle (Degrees)52° [Sk 2002 27]
      3. Set points to open before top dead center0.050" piston travel
    2. Spark plugs18 mm. metric
      1. Gap0.025"
      2. Original Plugs
        1. [SK 2002 27]AC C7
        2. [Buton2009]AC G12
  18. Lamps
    1. Head1110 [Chilton 1931 292]
    2. Instrument63 [Chilton 1931 292]
  19. Lubrication, EnginePressure
    1. Oil capacity6 quarts
    2. Oil pressure at 30 MPH35 to 40 P.S.I.
  20. Piston PinsClamped in rod
    1. Diameter and length3/4" x 3"
    2. Clearance in piston0.00025" to 0.00075"
      Light thumb push at normal room temperature
  21. Piston RIngs
    1. Number per piston3
    2. Width
      1. Upper - Compression1/8"
      2. Center - wiper1/8"
      3. Lower - oil control1/8"
    3. Gap clearance
      1. Upper - compression0.007" to 0.015"
      2. Center - wiper0.007" to 0.015"
      3. Lower - oil control0.004" to 0.009"
    4. Maximum side clearance in groove0.003"
  22. PistonsLight alloy
    1. Length4-1/8"
    2. Feeler gauge clearance
      1. Head0.022"
      2. Skirt
        1. Top0.003"
        2. Botton0.001"
    3. Weight variation limit1/4 oz.
  23. Speedometer Data
    1. Tire size4.75/19
    2. Axle ratio4.3 to 1
    3. Speedometer gear teeth in transmission5-15
  24. SpringsSemi-elliptic
    1. Front:
      1. Length and width35-1/2" x 1-3/4"
      2. Leaves8
      3. Shackle washer clearance0.113"
    2. Rear:
      1. Length and width53-1/2" x 1-3/4"
      2. Leaves
        1. Coupe and Roadster7
        2. Touring8
        3. Sedans8
      3. Shackle washer clearance0.074"
  25. Steering Gear
    1. Steering wheel17" three spoke
    2. GearsWorm and sector
  26. Tires4.75/19
    1. Pressure
      1. Front40 lbs.
      2. Rear35 lbs.
  27. Transmission3 speed
    1. High and intermediateSliding gear
      1. Type of gearsSpur
  28. Valves
    1. InletChrome nickle
    2. ExhaustSilcrome
    3. Clearance diameter of opening
      1. Inlet1-11/16"
      2. Exhaust1-7/16"
    4. Stem diameter3/8"
      1. Clearance in guide
        1. Inlet0.002" to 0.004"
        2. Exhaust0.003" to 0.005"
    5. Seat angle45°
    6. Lift5/16"
    7. Tappet clearance
      1. Hot engine
        1. Inlet0.005"
        2. Exhaust0.007"
      2. For valve timing
        1. Inlet0.008"
        2. Exhaust0.009"
    8. Timing
      1. Inlet opens past top center
      2. Inlet closes past bottom center45°
      3. Duration of inlet220°
      4. Exhaust opens before bottom center49°
      5. Exhaust closes past top center
      6. Duration of exhaust232°
    9. Springs
      1. Length, valve closed1-7/8"
      2. Tension, valve closed38 to 43 lbs.
      3. Limit of compression1-9/16"