1936 CHEVROLET
General Specifications
Wheelbase: Standard Series, FC - 109 Inches
Master DeLuxe, Series FD/FA - 113 Inches
Note: The Master DeLuxe Series FA has the Knee Action front suspension
The Master DeLuxe Series FD and the Standard Series FC have a solid front axle.
Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" x 4"
Engine Displacement: 206.8 Cu. In. Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 26.30
Horsepower: 79 @ 3,200 RPM; .
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Tire Size: 5.50 x 17 inches; Inflation Pressure, 32 Front, 32 Rear
STANDARD SERIES, FC
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model FC
Base Price: $495; Shipping Weight: 2,645 Pounds; Production Total: 59,356
2 Door Cabriolet (Convertible), 2/4 Passenger, Model FC
Base Price: $595; Shipping Weight: 2,745 Pounds: Production Total: 3,629
2 Door Coach, 5 Passenger, Model FC
Base Price: $ 510; Shipping Weight: 2,750 Pounds; Production Total: 76,646
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model FC
Base Price: $575; Shipping Weight: 2,775 Pounds; Production Total: 1,142
2 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model FC
Base Price: $535; Shipping Weight: 2,775 Pounds; Production Total: 220,884
4 Door Sport Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model FC
Base Price: $600; Shipping Weight: 2,805 Pounds; Production Total: 46,760
Note: The Standard, Series FC used a solid front axle suspension
MASTER DELUXE, SERIES FD/FA
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #FD/FA
Base Price: $560; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds; Production Total: 49,319
2 Door Sport Coupe,2/ 4 Passenger, Model #FD/FA
Base Price: $590; Shipping Weight: 2,940 Pounds: Production Total: 10,985
2 Door Coach, 5 Passenger, Model #FD/FA
Base Price: $580; Shipping Weight: 2,985 Pounds: Production Total: 40,814
2 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #FD/FA
Base Price: $605; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds; Production Total: 244,134
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #FD/FA
Base Price: $640; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds; Production Total: 14,536
4 Door Sport Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #FD/FA
Base Price: $ 665; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds; Production Total: 140,073
Note: The Master DeLuxe, Series FA used a Knee Action with coil spring front suspension. The Master DeLuxe Series FD used a solid front axle.
1936 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-5 (2 Rib Type), UJ-12, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .032; Firing Order: 153624;
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheel
Point Gap: .020 Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft. Lbs;
Valve Specifications
Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .013
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .006; Exhaust: .013
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 30 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9 degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 1 degree Before Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 94 Lbs @ 1-9/16 inches
Piston & Ring Data-All Series
Piston Removal: From Above
Shim Thickness to Use: Piston should pass at .002" and lock at .003"
Ring Gap, Minimum:
Compression: .005" Oil Control: .005
Ring Clearance in Groves:
Compression: .0015-.003 Oil: .0015-.0025
Engine Bearing Data
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.123-2.124 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.001 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front, 2.058-2.059;
Center, 2.1205 to 2.1215
Rear, 2.183 to 2.184
Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.003 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .004-.007 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Camshaft End Play: Free to .003
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002-.0035
Capacities-All Series
Cooling System: 15 Qts.
Fuel Tank: 14 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20; Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: Series FC 1-1/2 pints; Series FA & FD 2-1/2 pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
Rear Axle: FC Series 3 pints; FA & FD Series 4-1/2 pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140H, Winter 90H
Beginning Engine Numbers: 5500179
Beginning Serial Numbers: FC Series: FC-1001; FA Series: FA-1001
FD Series: FD-1001
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel: Length, 22-5/8; Width 1-3/4; Thickness 3/16
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Standard, Series FC
Caster: +2-3/4; Camber: +1;
Toe In; 1/8 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 7-1/16
Master DeLuxe, Series FD
Caster: +3; Camber: +1
Toe In: 1/8 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 7-1/6
Master DeLuxe, Series FA
Caster: Zero Camber: +1/4
Toe In: 3/32 inches
Kingpin Angle: 7-3/4
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004-.006 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 inch
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications
Distributor #645-T
Cam Angle: 35 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .020-.025 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/8 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Adnance: 14 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Plunger Movement Starts @ 4-1/2" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel: 9-11" Vacuum
Maximum Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications
Chevrolet Series FC:
Generator #946-C
Brush Spring Tension
Main Brush: 16 Ounces
Third Brush: 17 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.5-4.5 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 17 Amperes, 8.2 Volts, @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: 13 Amperes, 7.7 Volts, @ 2,200 RPM
Chevrolet Series FA & FD:
Generator #935-V
Brush Spring Tension
Main Brush: 25 Ounces
Third Brush: 17 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.3-2.6 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 23 Amperes, 8.8 Volts, @ 2,800 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: 20 Amperes, 8.5 Volts, @ 3,400 RPM
Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications
Regulator Type: Controlled by Third Brush
Regulator #1867781
Armature Air Gap Points Closed: .015"
Point Opening: .020"
Armature Spring Tension: 3.5 Ounces
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 7.0-7.4 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-3.0 Amperes
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications
Part #738-G
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,000 RPM
Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs Torque
Carburetor Specifications
Carter W-1 Model 319S
Casting #265
Repair Kit #1004C
Float Level: 3/8"
Screw Setting: 1-2 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel:
Holes in Pump Arm Provide Pump Adjustment
Cold Weather: Longest Stroke
Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke
Carter W-1 Model 334S
Casting #265
Repair Kit #1004C
Float Level: 3/8"
Screw Setting: 1-2 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel:
Holes in Pump Arm Provide Pump Adjustment
Cold Weather: Longest Stroke
Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke
Carter W-1 Model 335S
Casting #279
Repair Kit #1004C
Float Level: 3/8"
Screw Setting: 1-2 Turns Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Anti-Pump Travel:
Holes in Pump Arm Provide Pump Adjustment
Cold Weather: Longest Stroke
Hot Weather: Shortest Stroke
Fuel Pump Specifications:
Pump Model: W
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasolline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
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1936 Chevrolet Historical Data
1936 Chevrolet Model Introduction was on November 2, 1935.
Total Chevrolet Production for 1936 was 975,238.
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