1941 PLYMOUTH

1941 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth, Model P11

Plymouth DeLuxe, Model P11D

Plymouth Special DeLuxe, Model P12

Plymouth Commercial Car, Model PT125

87 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 117 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: 87 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 160 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Carburetor: Carter D6A1-2 or Carter D6C1-2 OR D6P1

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.1:1 Optional Ratios: 3.73:1, 4.3:1, 4.78:1

Tire Size: P11 & P12: 6.00 x 16 Inches, Pressures: Front & Rear, 28

Optional Engine: Developed 92 Horsepower @ 3,800 RPM, Compression Ratio of 7.25:1; Torque, 164 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM. Carburetors: Carter D6A1-2, D6C1-2, B6P1. Cylinder head was aluminum. All other data is the same as above.

P11, Plymouth, Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Code: 303

Base Price: $685; Shipping Weight: 2,849 Pounds; Production Total: 23,754

2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Code: 302

Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 994

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 311

Base Price: $ 739; Shipping Weight: 2,899 Pounds: Production Total: 46,646

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 310;

Base Price: $780; Shipping Weight: 2,929 Pounds; Production Total: 21,175

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

Base Price: $739; Shipping Weight: 2,794; Production Total: 468

2 Door Panel Delivery, 1 Passenger, Body Code: 820

Base Price: $7245 Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 3,200

4 Door Station Wagon, 7/8 Passenger, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 217

Chasis, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 676

DeLuxe, P11D Series

2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Code: 302

Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 204

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Code: 303

Base Price: $729; Shipping Weight: 2,879 Pounds; Production Total: 15,862

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 311

Base Price: $779; Shipping Weight: 2,939 Pounds; Production Total: 46,138

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 310

Base Price: $820; Shipping Weight: 2,964 Pounds; Production Total: 32,336

2 Door Utility Sedan, 1 Passenger, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 1

2 Door Panel Delivery, 1 Passenger, Body Code 820; Production Total: 1

Special DeLuxe, P12 Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Code :303

Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,899 Pounds; Production Total: 23,851

2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Code: 302

Base Price: $805; Shipping Weight: 2,974 Pounds; Production Total: 37,352

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 301

Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 2,974 Pounds; Production Total: 84,810

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 300

Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 2,999 Pounds: Production Total: 190,513

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 304

Base Price: $970; Shipping Weight: 3,206; Production Total: 10,545

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

Base Price: $1,045; Shipping Weight: 3,379; Production Total: 1,127

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

Base Price: $ 1,120; Shipping Weight: 3379 Pounds; Production Total: 24

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

Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 3,194 Pounds: Production Total: 5,594

2 Door Utility Sedan, 1 Passenger, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 2

Chasis, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 323

PT125, Commercial Series

2 Door Pickup, 3 Passenger Body Code: 4112;

Base Price: $625; Shipping Weight: 2,800 Pounds: Production Total: 6,073

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

Base Price: $590; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds: Production Total: 196

1941 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 .008, Exhaust .010

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Valve Specifications

All Series, with 87 Horsepower Engine

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;

Exhaust .003-.005

Piston & Ring Data

87 Horsepower Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .028;

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: .0025-.004

Oil Control Ring: .001-.025

Engine Bearing Data

87 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 87 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 14 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 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: P11 Series: P11-1001

P12 Series: P12-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: P11 Series 15000101, Detroit, Michigan

3121501, Los Angeles, California

22001001, Evansville, Indiana

P12 Series 11123001. Detroit, Michigan

3269301. Los Angeles, California

20105101, 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: 5-3/8 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-4111-1 or #1GS-4204-1

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

Generator #GDZ-4801B

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.60-1.78 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes @ 1,250 RPM w/7.6 Volts

Maximum Output: 35 Amperes; 8 Volts

Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #VRP-4001A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4-6.6

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4.1-4.8 to 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees: 7.35 Volts

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

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)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #B6P1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 5/64"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: None

Pump Travel: 19/64" (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

Popular Options

Glove Compartment Lock, Cigar Lighter, Stainless Steel Wheel Trim Rings, Right Hand Windshield Wiper, Right Hand Sun Visor, Bumper Fender Guards (P11 Only), Bumper Center Guards (P11 Only), Chrome Wheel Trim Rings, Electric Clock (P12 Only), Front Door Arm Rest, Front Door Vent Wings (P11 Only), Dual Horns (P11D & P12), 8 Tube Pushbutton Radio, 6 Tube Radio, Windshield Antenna (Except Convertible), Cowl Mounted Antenna, Rear Wheel Shields, Two Tone Paint (P12 Only), Back Up Signal, Kool Cushion, Governor, 32 Ampere Generator for Low Speed Driving, Chrome Headlamp & Parking Lamp Rims, Oil Filter, Heater & Defroster, Right Hand Vacuum Wiper, Dual Electric Wipers.

Paint Colors & Codes

101 Black 201 Aviator Blue Poly 203 Eddins Blue Poly

301 Metallique Green Poly 303 Jub Green No. 5 Poly 305 Hollywood Green

340 Purser Green 401 Plaza Brown No. 3 Poly 410 Casino Beige

501 Airwing Gray 503 Flight Gray Med. Poly 601 Mandarin Maroon

603 Sumach Red 801 Plymouth Gunmetal 803 West Point Gold Poly

805 Charlotte Ivory 820 Raleigh Tavern Rust

Two Tone Combinations

901 Aviator Blue Poly Upper & Eddins Blue Poly Lower

902 Metallique Green Poly Upper & Jib Green No. 5 Poly Lower

903 Airwing Gray Upper & Mandarin Maroon Lower

904 Flight Gray Poly Upper & Plaza Brown No. 3 Poly Lower

1941 Plymouth Historical Data

Total 1941 Plymouth Production was 354,139.

The 4 millionth Plymouth was built in 1941.

1941 was the last year of full production for Plymouth prior to World War II.