1937 CORD

General Specifications

Model Designations: Model 812 – 8 Cylinder Engine

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

Model Designations: Model 812, 125” Wheelbase

Phaeton

Base Price: $2,645

Sportsman Coupe

Base Price: $2,585

Westchester Sedan

Base Price $2,445

Beverly Sedan

Base Price: $2,445

Model Designations: Model 812, 132” Wheelbase

Beverly Sedan

Base Price: $3,060

Custom Beverly

Base Price: $2,960

1937 CORD

Serial Number: 8 Cylinder:

812-1001H, F, A, or S up

812-10001B up

812 31001H, F, A or S up

812 31001S or B up

Tune Up Specifications – 8 Cylinder

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

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 top: .026”

Piston Clearance at bottom: .002”

Oil Ring Gap: .009” - .014”

Compression ring gap: .009” - .014”

Wristpin clearance: .0002”

Connecting rod bearing clearance: .001” - .0015”

Connecting rod bearing end play: .006” to .012”

Number 3 main bearing takes thrust.

Crankshaft end play: .005” - .010”

Main bearing clearance: .002” - .0035”

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”