1936 DESOTO

Model Designations:

DeSoto Airstream DeLuxe, Series S-1, 6 Cylinder

DeSoto Airstream Custom, Series S-1, 6 Cylinder

DeSoto Airflow III, Series S12, 6 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

DeSoto Airstream DeLuxe, Series S-1

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,

Base Price: $695; Shipping Weight: 2,941 Pounds; Production Total: 2,592

2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $770; Shipping Weight: 3,051 Pounds; Production Total: 2,207

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 3,111 Pounds; Production Total: 13,093

Chasis, Production Total: 99

Total Airstream DeLuxe Production: 17,991

DeSoto Airstream Custom, Series S-1

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger,

Base Price: $745; Shipping Weight: 3,000 Pounds; Production Total: 940

2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,

Base Price: $795; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds; Production Total: 641

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger,

Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,031 Pounds; Production Total: 350

2 Door Trunk Brougham, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $825; Shipping Weight: 3,031 Pounds; Production Total: 1,120

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $865; Shipping Weight: 3,126 Pounds; Production Total: 13,801

4 Door Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,246 Pounds; Production Total: 215

DeSoto Airstream Custom, Long Wheelbase (130"), Series S-1

4 Door Travelers Sedan, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,256 Pounds; Production Total: 23

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,075; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds; Production Total: 208

4 Door New York Taxi, 7 Passenger

Base Price: $ NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 2,500

4 Door California Taxi, 7 Passenger

Base Price: $ NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 451

Total Airstream Custom Production: 20,719

Airstream, Series S-1, DeLuxe & Custom, General Specifications:

Wheelbase: 117"

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 E6G1

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.89:1

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

Airstream, Series S-1, 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: 19 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, Without Overdrive

4-1/2 Pints, With Overdrive

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90, Without Overdrive

Summer 70, Winter 50, With Overdrive

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Body Styles & Prices:

Airflow III, Series S-2, 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,095, Shipping Weight: 3,540; Production Total: 250

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds: Production Total: 4,750

Total Airflow Production: 5,000

Airflow III, Series S-2, 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 E6G1

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.10:1

Tire Size: 6.50 X 16", Pressures: 28 Front & Rear

Airflow III, Series S-2, Capacities

100 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 19 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints ; With Overdrive, 4-1/2 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 90H, Winter 90H

Airflow III, Series S-2, 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

1936 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.

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Series S-1: S1-1001

Series S-2: S2-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Series S-1 DeLuxe: 6043701

Series S-1 Custom: 5500001

Series SG-2: 5089001

Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length, 19-13/16", Airstream Series S-1 DeLuxe

Length, 22-5/32", Airstream Series S-1 Custom & Airflow III Series S-2

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Airstream, Series S-1

Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: +1/8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/16"

Kingpin Angle: 10 Degrees

Airflow, Series SG-2

Caster: +2 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 1/16"

Kingpin Angle: 9-1/2 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

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications

Distributor #1GS-4006-1

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

Distributor #1GS-4006A-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 @ 1,750 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7-5/8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications

Generator # 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-4015 (Model S1)

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-4016 (Model S2)

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)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #E6G1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1018B

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: Longest Stroke in Winter, Shortest Stroke in Summer

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Type: B

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

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1936 DeSoto Historical Data

Introduction of the 1936 DeSoto was on November 2, 1935.

Total 1936 DeSoto Production was 52,789

1936 was the final year for the DeSoto Airflow.

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