1942 CHRYSLER

Model Designations:

Chrysler, Series C-34, 6 Cylinder

Chrysler, Series C-36, 8 Cylinder

Crown Imperial, Series C-37, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Chrysler, Series C-34, 6 Cylinder

Royal, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,331 Pounds; Production Total: 479

Royal, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,168; Shipping Weight: 3,406 Pounds; Production Total: 779

Royal, 2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,154; Shipping Weight: 3,431 Pounds; Production Total: 709

Royal, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,177; Shipping Weight: 3,476 Pounds: Production Total: 7,424

Royal, 4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,222; Shipping Weight: 3,481 Pounds; Production Total: 73

Long Wheelbase Royal, 139-1/2" - 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,535; Shipping Weight: 3,854 Pounds; Production Total: 79

Long Wheelbase Royal, 139-1/2" - 4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,605; Shipping Weight: 3,944 Pounds; Production Total: 21

Windsor, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $1,140; Shipping Weight: 3,351 Pounds; Production Total: 250

Windsor, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,228; Shipping Weight: 3,426 Pounds; Production Total: 1,713

Windsor, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,420; Shipping Weight: 3,661 Pounds; Production Total: 574

Windsor, 2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,220; Shipping Weight: 3,441 Pounds; Production Total: 317

Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,255; Shipping Weight: 3,496 Pounds; Production Total: 10,054

Windsor, 4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,295; Shipping Weight: 3,506 Pounds; Production Total: 479

Windsor, 4 Door Town & Country Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,595; Shipping Weight: 3,614 Pounds; Production Total: 150

Windsor, 4 Door Town & Country Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $1,685; Shipping Weight: 3,699 Pounds; Production Total: 849

Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,605; Shipping Weight: 3,879 Pounds; Production Total: 29

Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $1,685; Shipping Weight: 3,954 Pounds; Production Total: 12

Total Series Production: 23,991

Chrysler, Series C-34, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 121-1/2"

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 250.6 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.60:1

Taxable Horsepower: 28.36

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 200 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Carburetor: Carter 1V Model EE-1

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.90:1

Tire Size: 6.25 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear

Chrysler, Series C-34, Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type:

Cast Iron Head: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Aluminum Head: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: 4th Line After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 153624

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Chrysler, Series C-34, Capacities

Cooling System: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Fluid Drive: 10W Engine Oil

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Body Styles & Prices:

Series C-36, 8 Cylinder

New Yorker, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $1,385; Shipping Weight: 3,728; Production Total: 158

New Yorker, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,450; Shipping Weight: 3,783 Pounds; Production Total: 1,234

New Yorker, Convertible Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,640; Shipping Weight: 4,033 Pounds; Production Total: 401

New Yorker, 2 Door Brougham Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,440; Shipping Weight: 3,798 Pounds: Production Total: 62

New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,475; Shipping Weight: 3,863 Pounds; Production Total: 7,045

New Yorker, 4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,520; Shipping Weight: 3,893 Pounds; Production Total: 1,648

New Yorker, 4 Door Town & Country Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $ NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 1

Saratoga, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Base Price: $1,325; Shipping Weight: 3,703 Pounds; Production Total: 80

Saratoga, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,380; Shipping Weight: 3,788 Pounds; Production Total: 193

Saratoga, 2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,365; Shipping Weight: 3,798 Pounds; Production Total: 36

Saratoga, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,405; Shipping Weight; 3,833 Pounds; Prodution Total: 1,239

Saratoga, 4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,450; Shipping Weight: 3,843 Pounds; Production Total: 46

C-30 Chasis; Production Total: 2

Total Series Production: 12,145

Series C-36 & C-37, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: C-36: 127-1/2"; C-37: 145-1/2"

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-7/8"

Engine Displacement: 323.5 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 140 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Carburetor: Stromberg 2V, Model AAV-2

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.91:1

Tire Size: 7.00 X 15"; Pressures: 28 Front & Rear

Series C-36 & C 37, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type:

Cast Iron Head: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Aluminum Head: Champion H-10, H-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 degrees

Ignition Timing: 2nd Line After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Series C-36, 8 Cylinder, Capacities

Cooling System: 26 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Fluid Drive: 10W Engine Oil

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Crown Imperial, Series C-37

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,815; Shipping Weight: 4,565 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $2,915; Shipping Weight: 4,620 Pounds; Production Total: *

4 Door Sedan Limousine, 8 Passenger

Base Price: $3,065; Shipping Weight: 4,685 Pounds; Production Total: *

Derham 4 Door Town Car, 8 Passenger;

No Specific Data Available; Production Total: *

Derham 4 Door Convertible Sedan, 6 Passenger

No Specific Data Available; Production Total: *

Derham 4 Door Formal Town Car, 6 Passenger

No Specific Data Available; Production Total: *

Total Series Production: 450

Custom Imperial, Series C-37, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:

See Data for Series C-36.

Crown Imperial, Series C-37, 8 Cylilnder, Capacities

Cooling System: 26 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Semi-Automatic Transmission, use 10W Engine Oil.

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Crown Imperial, Series C-37, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications

See Data for Series C-36

1942 CHRYSLER

Valve Specifications

6 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014 Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015-.0035;

Exhaust .0015-.0035

8 Cylinder Engines:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .011; Exhaust: .014 Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 6 Degrees BTDC

Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 52 Lbs @ 2-1/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015-.0035;

Exhaust .0015-.0035

Piston & Ring Data

6 Cylinder Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .023;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Width of Ring End Gap

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .002"-.0035" Lower Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .1"-.0025"

8 Cylinder Engines

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .022"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .025"-.004" Lower Ring: .0015"-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Engine Bearing Data

6 Cylinder Engines

Camshaft End Play: .002-.006

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.124-2.125 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.0015 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

8 Cylinder Engines

Camshaft End Play: .002-.006

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1865-2.1875 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.702"-2.703"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.0015 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Series C34: C34-1001

Series C36: C36-1001

Series C37: C37-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series C34S: 70001001

Series C34W: 70201001

Series C36K: 6762501

Series C36N: 6674201

Series C37: 7808401

Brake Specifications

6 Cylinder

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 19-7/16"

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

8 Cylinder, All Series

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, Front: 25-1/8"; Rear: 22-3/16"

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

All Series

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber: +3/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/32"

Kingpin Angle: 5-3/8 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, All Series

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .003-.008 inch

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C34

Distributor #1GS-4202C-1

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C34

Distributor #1GS-4202B-1

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,530 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degree @ 7-1/24 Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C36 & 37

Distributor #1GT-4201B-1

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-1/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Model C36 & 37

Distributor #1GT-4201-1

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications

Generator #GDZ-4801A

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Maximum Output: 35 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 2,000 RPM

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications - Model C37

Generator #GEG-4818C

Brush Spring Tension: 64-68 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,000 RPM

Maximum Output: 40 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 1,550 RPM

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Generator #GDZ-4801B

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,250 RPM

Maximum Output: 35 Amperes; 8 Volts @ 2,000 RPM

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #VRP-4001A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4-6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts

Cutout Relay Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Point Opening: .015"

Voltage Regulator Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .048"

Point Opening: .012"

Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.35 Volts

Current Unit Settings:

Armature Air Gap:

Unit Stamped ST-281-7: .048-.052"

Unit Stamped ST-281-6: .034-.038"

Point Opening: .012"

R1 Resistor: 38 Ohms

R2 Resistor: 7 Ohms

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications - Model C37:

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #VRP-4001F

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4-6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 39-41 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts

Cutout Relay Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Point Opening: .015"

Voltage Regulator Settings:

Armature Air Gap: .048"

Point Opening: .012"

Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.35 Volts

Current Unit Settings:

Armature Air Gap:

Unit Stamped ST-281-7: .048-.052"

Unit Stamped ST-281-6: .034-.038"

Point Opening: .012"

R1 Resistor: 38 Ohms

R2 Resistor: 7 Ohms

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MAX-4050

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 5,300 RPM

Lock Test: 880 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 25.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #EG1-EG2

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1309B

Float Level: 1/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 26/64" (Medium Stroke)

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #EE1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1311C

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 26/64"

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #EF1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 1/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 26/64"

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Carburetor Model: AAV-2

Part #380086

Code # 4-109

Repair Kit # RK-113

Fuel Level: At Bottom of Sight Hole with Engine Idling.

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .015"

Fast Idle Setting: 1/8

Choke Unloader Setting: 7/32

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Type: AW

Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI

Pump Type: AT

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: Auto-Lite

Temperature: Auto-Lite

Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite

Ammeter: Auto-Lite

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Colors & Color Codes

1 Military Blue 2 St. Clair Blue 3 Newport Blue

4 Heather Green 5 Polo Green 6 Meadow Green

7 Dove Gray 8 Gunmetal 9 Catalina Tan

16 Regal Maroon Spice Brown

Two Tones

12 Military Blue Upper & St Clair Blue Lower

19 Spice Brown Upper & Catalina Tan Lower

21 St Clair Blue Upper & Military Blue Lower

45 Heather Green Upper & Polo Green Lower

54 Polo Green Upper & Heather Green Lower

64 Meadow Green Upper & Heather Green Lower

78 Dove Gray Upper & Gunmetal Lower

87 Gunmetal Upper & Dove Gray Lower

1942 Chrysler Historical Data

Introduction of the 1942 Chrysler was in September 1941.

Total 1941 Chrysler Production was 36,586

Blackout trim was used on cars built after December 1941.

Model year production ended in January 1942.

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