1939 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth Roadking, Model P7

Plymouth DeLuxe, Model P8

Plymouth Commercial Car, Model PT81

82 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 114 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 B6K1 or Carter B6M1 or Carter DGA1-2 or Carter D6C1-1

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.9:1

Tire Size:

P8, DeLuxe: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

P7, Series: 5.50 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure: Front 32, Rear 32

Optional Engine developed 86 Horsepower @ 3,600 RPM, Compression Ratio of 7.0:1, and developed Torque: 156 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM. Used the following Carburetors: Carter B6K1, DGA1-2, or D6C1-2. All other data is the same as above.

Cars built 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 PX8.

The "Commercial Engine" developed 70 Horsepower @ 3,000 RPM and Torque of 145 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM. All other date is the same as above.

P7, Roadking, Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Code: 103

Base Price: $645; Shipping Weight: 2,274 Pounds; Production Total: 22,537

2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 106

Base Price: $ 699; Shipping Weight: 2,824 Pounds: Production Total: 42,186

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 116

Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 2,829 Pounds: Production Total: 23,047

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 105;

Base Price: $746; Shipping Weight: 2,824 Pounds; Production Total: 18,664

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 115

Base Price: $726; Shipping Weight: 2,839 Pounds; Production Total: 2,553

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

Base Price: $685; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 341

2 Door Panel Delivery, 1 Passenger, Body Code: 723

Base Price: $715; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 2,270

2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body Code: NA: Production Total: 222 (Built for Export Only)

4 Door Station Wagon, 7/8 Passenger, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 97 (Built for Export Only)

Chasis, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 1,616

DeLuxe, P8 Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Code: 103

Base Price: $725; Shipping Weight: 2,789 Pounds; Production Total: 41,924

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

Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 2,874 Pounds; Production Total: 1,332

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 116

Base Price: $761; Shipping Weight: 2,889 Pounds; Production Total: 2,666

2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 106

Base Price: $775; Shipping Weight: 2,894 Pounds; Production Total: 80,981

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 115

Base Price: $791; Shipping Weight: 2,909 Pounds; Production Total: 2,279

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 105

Base Price: $805; Shipping Weight: 2,919; Production Total: 175,054

4 Door Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: CS

Base Price: $1,150; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 387

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: NA;

Base Price: $1,005; Shipping Weight: 3,374; Production Total: 1,837

4 Door Limousine Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: NA;

Base Price: $ 1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,374 Pounds: Production Total: 98

4 Door Station Wagon, 7/8 Passenger, Body Code: NA

Base Price: $970; Shipping Weight: 3,189 Pounds: Production Total: 1,680

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

Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 13

4 Door Taxi, 7 Passenger, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 12

Chasis, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 900

Chasis, 7 Passenger, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 35

PT81, Commercial Series

2 Door Pickup, 2 Passenger Body Code: M-1-2;

Base Price: $575; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds: Production Total: 6,181

2 Door Cab & Chasis, 2 Passenger, Body Code: NA;

Base Price: $545; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds: Production Total: 140

1939 PLYMOUTH

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

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 .021;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 9

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002-.004

Oil Control Ring: .001-.025

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: 14 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 18 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 90H, Winter 90H

Beginning Engine Numbers: All Series: P8-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: P7 Series 1298001, Detroit, Michigan

3110001, Los Angeles, California

9150401, Evansville, Indiana

P8 Series 10630001. Detroit, Michigan

3222001. Los Angeles, California

20027001, Evansville, Indiana

Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 18,

Width, 2",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: Zero;

Camber: +3/8;

Toe In; 1/16 inches;

Kingpin Angle: 5-7/8 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

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-4103B-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 Distributor Specifications

Distributor #1GS-4103A-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 @ 7-3/8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, P7 Model

Generator #GBM-4606C-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 - P8 Models

Generator #GCJ-4801A

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Third Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.90-2.10 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes @ 1,270 RPM w/8 Volts

Maximum Output: 32 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 #VRD-4002B

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-7.0

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 to 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees:

Before Serial #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts

Serial #8R-000001 & Later: 7.45 Volts

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MZ-4062

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 560 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 11.8 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #B6K1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/64"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 20/64" (Medium Stroke

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #B6M1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/32"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 25/64" (Medium Stroke)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #D6A1-2

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1014E

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 #D6C1-2

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1014E

Float Level: 5/64"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 24/64" (Medium Stroke)

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Type: AT

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: Auto-Lite

Temperature: Auto-Lite

Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite

Ammeter: Auto-Lite

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1939 Plymouth Historical Data

Total 1939 Plymouth Production was 315,161.

The 3 Millionth Plymouth was produced during 1939.

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