1936 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth Business, Model P1

Plymouth DeLuxe, Model P2

82 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 113 Inches

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 201.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.70 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 82 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 145 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Carburetor: Carter BB439S or Carter B6F1 or Carter C6E1-2

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.125:1 (3.88:1 on P1 Business Coupe) .

Tire Size:

DeLuxe: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Business: 5.25 X 17 inches; Inflation Pressure: Front 32, Rear 32

Cars build for export were equipped with a 170.4 Cubic Inch Engine; 2-7/8" Bore and 4-3/8" Stroke, identified by engine code number of P2X.

Business, P1 Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: BC

Base Price: $510; Shipping Weight: 2,770 Pounds; Production Total: 28,856

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 811

Base Price: $545; Shipping Weight: 2,825 Pounds; Production Total: 39,516

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 810

Base Price: $590; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds: Production Total: 19,104

2 Door Commercial Sedan, 1 Passenger, Body Code: NA

Base Price: $605; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds; Production Total: 3,527

Chasis, Body Code: NA, Production Total: 1,211

DeLuxe, P2 Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: BC

Base Price: $580; Shipping Weight: 2,800 Pounds; Production Total: 54,601

2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body Code: TPC

Base Price: $620; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds; Production Total: 9,663

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body Code: 804

Base Price: $725; Shipping Weight: 2,945 Pounds; Production Total: 3,297

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 811

Base Price: $625; Shipping Weight: 2,785 Pounds; Production Total: 6,149

2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 806

Base Price: $645; Shipping Weight: 2,910 Pounds; Production Total: 99,373

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 810

Base Price: $660; Shipping Weight: 2,820 Pounds; Production Total: 10,001

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 805

Base Price: $680; Shipping Weight: 2,955; Production Total: 240,136

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: NA; (125" Wheelbase)

Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,265; Production Total: 1,504

4 Door Travelers Westchester Sedan, 7/8 Passenger, (Wood Bodied Station Wagon) Body Code: NA; Base Price: $ 765; Production Total: 309

1936 PLYMOUTH

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type:

Regular Heads: Champion J-8 or J-11; or Equivalent

Aluminum Heads: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), or H-10; or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .020

Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees

Ignition Timing: 4th Line after TDC mark on fan pulley

Firing Order: 153624

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006, Exhaust .008

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Specifications

All Series, with 82 Horsepower Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .008

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .011; Exhaust: .012

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 8 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 34 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;

Exhaust .003-.005

Piston & Ring Data

82 Horsepower Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .022;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 15

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002-.004

Oil Control Ring: .002-.003

Engine Bearing Data

82 Horsepower Engine

Camshaft End Play: .002-.006

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9365-1.9375 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001-.002 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.002 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities

All Series, With 82 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 15 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Beginning Engine Numbers: All Series: P2-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: P1 Series 1111701, Detroit, Michigan

3757151, Los Angeles, California

9000101, Evansville, Indiana

P2 Series 2641401. Detroit, Michigan

3040601. Los Angeles, California

9025101, Evansville, Indiana

Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 19-11/16,

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: +2;

Camber: +3/8;

Toe In; 1/16 inches;

Kingpin Angle: 9-1/2 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.008 inch

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .003-.008 inch

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications

Distributor #1GS-4003-1

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: 11 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 6-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #1GS-4003A-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: 11 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 6-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #1GS-4003B-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: 11 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 6-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, P1 Model

Generator #GBM-4603B-1

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 50-60 Ounces

Third Brush: 50-60 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 3.80-4.20 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes @ 1,300 RPM w/7.6 Volts

Maximum Output: 19 Amperes; 8 Volts

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications - P2 Models

Generator #GAR-4608E-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 - Standard Models:

Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush

Part #CB-4014

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.5-7.25

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5-2.5 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 15 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .010-.030"

Point Opening: .015-.045"

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications - DeLuxe Models:

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 #MAW-4009

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM

Lock Test: 670 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 18.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #439S

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1312A

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 24/64" (Medium Stroke)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #C6E1-2

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1010B

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/8 to 3/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: (Short Stroke)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #B6F1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/4 to 3/4 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 Plymouth Historical Data

Total 1936 Plymouth Production was 429,499.

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