1937 CHEVROLET
All Series
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 112-1/4 inches Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In. Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 85 @ 3,200 RPM;
Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq. In.
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.73:1 (Master) & 4.22:1 (Master DeLuxe)
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 26 Front, 28 Rear
MASTER, SERIES GB
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model GB
Base Price: $619; Shipping Weight: 2,770 Pounds; Production Total: 54,683
2 Door Cabriolet (Convertible), 2/4 Passenger, Model GB
Base Price: $725; Shipping Weight: 2,790 Pounds: Production Total: 1,724
2 Door Coach, 5 Passenger, Model GB
Base Price: $ 637; Shipping Weight: 2,800 Pounds; Production Total: 15,349
2 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model GB
Base Price: $655; Shipping Weight: 2,830 Pounds; Production Total: 178,645
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model GB
Base Price: $698; Shipping Weight: 2,845 Pounds; Production Total: 2,755
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model GB
Base Price: $716; Shipping Weight: 2,885 Pounds; Production Total: 43,240
Note: The Master, Series GB used a solid front axle suspension
MASTER DELUXE, SERIES GA
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #GA
Base Price: $685; Shipping Weight: 2,840 Pounds; Production Total: 56,166
2 Door Sport Coupe,2/ 4 Passenger, Model #GA
Base Price: $724; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds: Production Total: 8,935
2 Door Coach, 5 Passenger, Model #GA
Base Price: $703; Shipping Weight: 2,910 Pounds: Production Total: 7,260
2 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #GA
Base Price: $721; Shipping Weight: 2,935 Pounds; Production Total: 300,332
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #GA
Base Price: $770; Shipping Weight: 2,935 Pounds; Production Total: 2,221
4 Door Sport Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #GA
Base Price: $ 788; Shipping Weight: 2,960 Pounds; Production Total: 144,110
Note: The Special DeLuxe, Series GA used a Knee Action with coil spring front suspension.
1937 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .040; 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
Fan Belt: Goodyear #22424, or Equivalent
Radiator Hoses: Upper: Goodyear 1-1/4" or #52007, or Equivalent
Lower: Goodyear: #62017* or 52412, or Equivalent
* Cut to Fit
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 degrees 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: 216 Engine: .005" Oil Control: .005
Ring Clearance in Groves:
Compression: .0015-.003 Oil: .0015-.0025
Engine Bearing Data
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-2.312 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015-.0025 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front, 2.6855-2.6865; No 2, 2.7165-2.7175
No. 3, 2.7475-2.7485; No 4, 2.7785-2.7795
Main Bearing Clearance: .0015 -.0035 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .004-.007 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Camshaft End Play: Free-.003 inches
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002-.004 inches
Capacities-All Series
Cooling System: 14 Qts.
Fuel Tank: 14 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20; Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer 90
Winter 90
Rear Axle: 3 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer 90H
Winter 90H
Beginning Engine Numbers: 1
Beginning Serial Numbers: GB Series: GB-1001; GA Series: GA-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
Master, Series GB
Caster: +2-1/4; Camber: +1;
Toe In; 1/8 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 7-1/16
Master DeLuxe, Series GA
Caster: 0; Camber: +1/4
Toe In: 3/32 inches;
Kingpin Angle: 7-3/4
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004-.008 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 inch
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications
Distributor #649-G
Cam Angle: 35 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 7/8 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 25 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Plunger Movement Starts: 4-1/2" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel: 8-10" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Distributor #1110008
Cam Angle: 35 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 7/8 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 25 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Plunger Movement Starts: 4-1/2" Vacuum
Full Plunger Travel: 8-10" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications
Part #948-R
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 Votls @ 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 #739-A
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. of Torque
Carburetor Specifications
Carter W-1 Model 346S
Casting #292
Repair Kit #1005C
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 358S
Casting #205
Repair Kit #N/A
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: AF
Maximum Pressure: 3 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasolline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
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1937 Chevrolet Historical Data
1937 Chevrolet Model Introduction was in November 1936.
Total Chevrolet Production for 1937 was 825,220.
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