1936 CORD
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 125 Inches & 132”
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 288.6 Cu. In. Compression Ratio: 6.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.2
Horsepower: 125 @ ? RPM
Torque: Not Available .
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Phaeton
Base Price: $2,195
Sportsman Coupe
Base Price: $2,145
Westchester Sedan
Base Price $1,995
Beverly Sedan
Base Price: $2,095
1936 CORD
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .017”;
Supercharged Model:
Spark Plug Gap:.028”
Breaker Gap: .020”
Breaker Cam Angle, closed: 27.5 degrees
Breaker Spring Tension: 18-20 Ounces
Breaker Spring Tension: 18-20 Ounces
Manual Spark Advance: 20 Degrees
Ignition Timing: Breaker points open when the line 5 degrees before the 4L mark on the
Flywheel aligns with the peep hole pointer.
Firing Order: 4L, 2L, 2R, 1R, 3R, 4R, 1L, 3L
Idling adjustment for richer mixture: Turn counter-clockwise.
Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Piston & Ring Data-All Series
Piston Removal: From Above
Fit pistons so a pull of from 6 to 11 pounds will be required to pull a .002 inch feeler from between the piston and cylinder.
Ring End Gaps: .008” to .015”
Clearance between ring and grove:
Compression Ring: .0015” to .003”
Piston Clearance :
Fit piston so that it will pass on a .0015” feeler and lock on a .0025” feeler
Ring End Gaps:
Compression Ring: .006” to .012”
Oil Control Ring: .010: to .018”
Ring and Grove Clearance:
Compression Ring: .0015” to .003”
Oil Rings: .001” to .0025”
Engine Clearances
Piston Clearance at bottom: .002”
Oil Ring Gap: .014”
Compression ring gap: .014”
Wristpin clearance: .0002”
Connecting rod bearing clearance: .0015”
Connecting rod bearing end play: .012”
Number 3 main bearing takes thrust.
Crankshaft end play: .009”
Main bearing clearance: .003”
Capacities
Cooling System: 28 Quarts
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Qts;
Transmission: 10 Pints
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: +1 degrees
Camber: +1 degrees
Toe In; 0 inches
Toe Out: 0 to 1/8”
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