1936 LASALLE
Model Designations:
LaSalle, Series 36-50, 8 Cylinder
LaSalle, Series 36-50, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 36-5077
Base Price: $1,175; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 36-5067
Base Price: $1,255; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 36-5019
Base Price: $1,225; Shipping Weight: 3,635 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 36-5011
Base Price: $1,185; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
1936 LASALLE
General Specifications
105 Horsepower 8 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 248.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 105 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1
Carburetor: Stromberg EE-15 Duplex Downdraft .
Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 26
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or Equivalent
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 25 degrees
Ignition Timing: "IGA" or "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 16258374
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .009"
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications
105 Horsepower Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .009"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"; Exhaust: .015"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 2-1/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.002"
Exhaust .001"-.003"
Piston & Ring Data
105 Horsepower Engine
Piston Removal: From Below
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .015"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: Piston should fall @ .0015" and hold at .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: See Shim Thickness
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.0028"
Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Engine Bearing Data
105 Horsepower Engine
Camshaft End Play: Automatically controlled by spring & plunger
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.004"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .003"-.006" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
#1: 2.3725"-2.3735"; #2: 2.6225"-2.6235"; #3: 2.560"-2.561";
#4: 2.685"-2.686"; #5: 2.7475"-2.7485"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"
Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.004"
Main Bolt Tension: 130-140 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
105 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System: 16-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 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: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers
Beginning Serial Numbers:
LaSalle Model 50: 2210001
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front Wheel Length: 19-11/16"; Rear Wheel Length: 26"
Width: 2",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: +1-3/4 Degrees
Camber: +5/8 Degrees
Toe In; 1/32"
Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees
Rear Axle Data
Not Available
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 50
Distributor #663-J
Cam Angle: 25 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"-10"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15"-19"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator # 961-D
Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces
Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.7-.1.9 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 22 Amperes: 8.0 Volts, @ 1,650 RPM:
Maximum Hot Output: Controlled by Current Regulator
Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Current
Regulator Number: 5596
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Points: 6.9-7.6
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 20-22 Amperes
Maximim Operating Voltage: 7.0 to 7.4 @ 70 Degrees F
6.95 to 7.15 @ 150 Degrees F
Operate generator at 25% above speed at which it first reaches rated output and adjust current to 8 to 10 amperes.
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: 727-N
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test:
65 Amperes; 5.0 Volts; @ 5,500 RPM
Lock Test:
600 Amperes; 3.0 Volts; Torque 15 Ft Lbs
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Series 50
Carburetor Model: EE-15
Part #A-17801
Code # N/A
Repair Kit # RK-23
Fuel Level: 15/32"
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 9/32"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .010"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .041"
Fast Idle Setting: 9/32"
Choke Unloader Setting: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Type: I
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
Popular Options
Dual Sidemounts, Sidemount Covers, Radio, Heater, Clock, Flexible Steering Wheel, Trim Rings, Seat Covers.
1936 LaSalle Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in October 1935.
Total 1936 LaSalle Production was 13,004
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