1942 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth DeLuxe, Model P14S

Plymouth Special DeLuxe, Model P14C

95 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 117 Inches

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

Engine Displacement: 217.8 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.78 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 95 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 172 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Carburetor: Carter B6P1 or B6G1

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.9:1 Optional Ratios: 3.73:1, 4.1:1, 4.56:1

Tire Size: 6.00 X 16: Pressure: Front & Rear, 28

P14S, DeLuxe, Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 2/3 Passenger, Body Code: TPc

Base Price: $812; Shipping Weight: 2,930 Pounds; Production Total: 3,783

2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Code: 402

Base Price: $885; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds; Production Total: 2,458

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 400

Base Price: $ 889; Shipping Weight: 3,025 Pounds: Production Total: 11,973

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 401;

Base Price: $850; Shipping Weight: 2,985 Pounds; Production Total: 9,350

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

Base Price: $842; Shipping Weight: 2,985; Production Total: 80

Chasis, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 1

Special DeLuxe, P14C Series

2 Door Business Coupe, 2/3 Passenger, Body Code :TPC

Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 2,955 Pounds; Production Total: 7,258

2 Door Club Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Code: 342

Base Price: $928; Shipping Weight: 3,035 Pounds; Production Total: 14,685

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 401

Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,020 Pounds; Production Total: 24,142

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 400

Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds: Production Total: 68,924

4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 405

Base Price: $980; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds: Production Total: 5,821

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Code: 404

Base Price: $1,078; Shipping Weight: 3,255; Production Total: 2,806

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

Base Price: $1,145; Shipping Weight: NA: Production Total: 1,136

Chasis, Body Code: NA; Production Total: 1

1942 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 95 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

95 Horsepower Engine

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .021;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"

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: .0025-.004

Oil Control Ring: .001-.025

Engine Bearing Data

95 Horsepower Engine

Camshaft End Play: .002-.006

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001-.002 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.490"-2.500"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.002 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities

All Series, With 95 Horsepower Engine

Cooling System: 15 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: All Series: 4-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: P14S Series 15135501, Detroit, Michigan

3134501, Los Angeles, California

22037001, Evansville, Indiana

P14C Series 11399501. Detroit, Michigan

3297001, Los Angeles, California

20148001, 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; 1/32 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-4203A-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: 9 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 7" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Distributor #1GS-4203B-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: 10 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

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

Full Advance: 8-1/2 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Distributor #1GS-4203C-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: 10 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

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

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 15" 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 #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)

Carburetor Model: BB

Part #D6G1

Casting # Stamped on Webbing of Bowl Cover or Attached Tag

Repair Kit # 1323C

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

Popular Options

Fender Skirts (Std. on Conv.), 8 Tube Push Button Radio, All Weather Heater, Electric Clock (Std. on Conv.), Cigar Lighter, Radio Antenna, Seat Covers, Left & Right Spot Lights, Fog Lights, License Plate Frames, Windshield Washer, Parking Brake Alarm, Rear Window Wiper, Locking Gas Cap, Outside Rear View Mirror, Powermatic Shift, Turn Signals, Rear Fender Wing Tip Guards, Rear Window Sunshade, Exhaust Extension, Whel Trim Discs, Wheel Trim Rings, Buzzer Type Parking Brake Alarm, Flashing Llight Parking Brake Alarm. 6 Tube Pushbutton Radio, Universal Mount Radio,

Paint Colors & Codes

101 Black 201 Marine Blue 203 Chevron Blue

301 Pilot Green 303 Artillery Green 401 Battalion Biege

501 Airwing Gray 601 Cruiser Maroon 603 Sumach Red

801 Plymouth Gunmetal 803 Charlotte Ivory

Two Tone Combinations

901 Marine Blue Upper & Chevron Blue Lower

902 Chevron Blue Upper & Marine Blue Lower

903 Airwing Gray Upper & Plymouth Gunmetal Lower

904 Plymouth Gunmetal Upper & Airwing Gray Lower

905 Artillery Green Upper & Pilot Green Lower

906 Pilot Green Upper & Artillery Green Lower

1942 Plymouth Historical Data

Total 1942 Plymouth Production was 124,482.

1942 Plymouth Production Ended on January 31, 1942

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