1935 DESOTO
Model Designations:
DeSoto Airstream, Series SF, 6 Cylinder
DeSoto Airflow, Series SG, 6 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
DeSoto Airstream, Series SF
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,
Base Price: $695; Shipping Weight: 2,840 Pounds; Production Total: 1,760
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,
Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,925 Pounds; Production Total: 900
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,
Base Price: $835; Shipping Weight: 3,035 Pounds; Production Total: 226
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $745; Shipping Weight: 2,915 Pounds; Production Total: 1,350
2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $775; Shipping Weight: 2,960 Pounds; Production Total: 2,035
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $795; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds; Production Total: 5,714
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger,
Base Price: $825; Shipping Weight: 3,035 Pounds; Production Total: 8,018
Airstream, Series SF, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 116"
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 241.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.34
Horsepower: 93 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Carburetor: Ball & Ball 1V Model E6F2
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.89:1
Tire Size: 6.25 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Airstream, Series SF, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type:
Regular Heads: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Aluminum Heads: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC, Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006, Exhaust .008
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Airstream, Series SF, Capacities
93 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
Body Styles & Prices:
Airflow, Series SG, 6 Cylinder:
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,015; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds; Production Total: 70
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,015, Shipping Weight: 3,390; Production Total: 418
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,015; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds: Production Total: 6,269
4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,015; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds: Production Total: 40
Airflow, Series SG, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 115-1/2"
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 241.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.34
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Carburetor: Ball & Ball 1V Model E6F2
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.00:1
Tire Size: 6.50 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Airflow, Series SG, Capacities
100 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3-3/4 Pints ; With Overdrive, 6-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90, Without Overdrive
Grade of Oil Summer 70, Winter 50, With Overdrive
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
Airflow, Series SG, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type:
Regular Heads: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Aluminum Heads: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Ignition Timing: 5th Line after TDC, Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006, Exhaust .008
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
1935 DESOTO
Valve Specifications
Both Engines
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .008
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010; Exhaust: .010 Valve Timing:
Intake Opens At Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 2 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 46 Lbs @ 2-1/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;
Exhaust .003-.005
Piston & Ring Data
Both Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .022;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
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: .002-.003
Oil Control Ring: .002-.003
Engine Bearing Data
Both Engines
Camshaft End Play: .003-.005
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.124-2.125 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0025 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 -.0032inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Distributor #1GS-4001-1
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 @ 1,350 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-5/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Distributor #1GS-4001A-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 Degrees @ 7-5/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications
Generator #GAR-4608-5 & GAR-4608A-5
Brush Spring Tension:
Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Third Brush: 50-60 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes @ 1,100 RPM w/8 Volts
Maximum Output: 22.4 Amperes; 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications
Regulator Type: Voltage
Part #TC-4301-A
Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.5-7.25
Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-2.5 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .030"
Point Opening: .005"
Starting Motor Specifications
Part #MAX-4002
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
Part #MAX-4003
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 #E6P5
Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag
Repair Kit # 1308A
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: None
Pump Travel: 24/64" (Medium Stroke)
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: P
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: Moto Meter Neco
Temperature: Moto Meter Neco
Oil Pressure: Moto Meter Neco
Ammeter: Auto-Lite
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series SF: SF-1001
Series SG: SG-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series SF: 6023501
Series SG: 5082201
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 19-13/16", Airstream Series SF
Length, 22-5/32", Airflow Series SG
Width, 2",
Thickness, 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Airstream, Series SF
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe In: 3/32"
Kingpin Angle: 10 Degrees
Airflow, Series SG
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 3/32"
Kingpin Angle: 4 Degrees
Rear Axle Data, Both Series
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003-.008 inch
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1935 DeSoto Historical Data
Introduction of the 1935 DeSoto was on January 2, 1935.
Total 1935 DeSoto Production was 34,276.
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