1949 PLYMOUTH
Second Series
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth DeLuxeSix (Short Wheelbase), Series P17
Plymouth DeLuxe Six, Series P-18
Plymouth Special DeLuxe Six, Series P-18
DeLuxe Six, P-17 Series, 111" Wheelbase
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,492; Shipping Weight: 2,951 Pounds; Production Total: 28,516
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,371; Shipping Weight: 2,825 Pounds; Production Total: 13,715
2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,840; Shipping Weight: 3,105 Pounds; Production Total: 19,220
Chasis, Production Total: 4
DeLuxe Six, P-18 Series Series, 118-1/2" Wheelbase
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,551; Shipping Weight: 3,059 Pounds: Production Total: 61,021
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,519; Shipping Weight: 3,034 Pounds; Production Total: 25,687
Special DeLuxe, P-18 Series, 118-1/2" Wheelbase
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,629; Shipping Weight: 3,079 Pounds: Production Total: 252,878
2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,603; Shipping Weight: 3,046 Pounds; Production Total: 99,680
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,982; Shipping Weight: 3,323; Production Total: 15,240
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,372; Shipping Weight: 3,341 Pounds; Production Total: 3,443
Chasis, Production Total: 981
1949 PLYMOUTH
Second Series
97 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, All Series
Wheelbase:
P-17: 111"
P-18: 118-1/2"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 217.8 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 97 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
Carburetor: Carter BB, Model D6H1, 1 Barrel
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size:
P-17: 6.40 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear
P-18: 6.70 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR5, Champion J-9, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .038;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications
All Series, with 97 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
97 Horsepower Engine
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0305;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: Slight Drag on Bore, but able to fall freely at it's own weight.
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .0025"-.004"
Second Ring: .002"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025
Engine Bearing Data
97 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: 2.499"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
All Series, With 97 Horsepower Engine
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater: 16 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 80, Winter 80
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications
Part #1GS-4207B-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Part #1AP-4103-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Part #1AP-4103A-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25 to .28 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,475 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications
Part #MCH-6101
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Torque Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft. Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications
Generator #GGW-6001B
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Carter Carburetor Adjustments
Model: BB
Carburetor #D6H1-2
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Settings: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns Open
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 22
Fast Idle Adjustment: None
Unloader Adjustment: None
Fuel Pump Data
Pump Model: BQ
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer
Gasoline: Auto-Lite
Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite
Temperature: Auto-Lite
Ammeter: Auto-Lite
Beginning Engine Numbers: All Series: P18-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: P17 Series 18000101, Detroit, Michigan
26000101, Los Angeles, California
24000101, Evansville, Indiana
28500101, San Leandro, California
P18 DeLuxe 15300001. Detroit, Michigan
26025001, Los Angeles, California
22080001, Evansville, Indiana
26500101, San Leandro, California
P18 Spl. DeL 12120001. Detroit, Michigan
25075001, Los Angeles, California
20304001, Evansville, Indiana
25500101, San Leandro, California
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel:
Length: Front Wheel, 21", Rear Wheel, 18-1/2"
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
Popular Options
Radio & Antenna, Heater & Defroster, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner, Wheel Discs, Wheel Trim Rings, White Sidewall Tires, License Plate Frames, Bumper Guards, Bumper Wing Guards, Grille Guards, Chrome Exhaust Extension, Spot Light, Fog Lights, Outside Sunshade, Traffic Light Viewer, Stainless Steel Stone Guards, Vent-T-Shades, Locking Gas Cap, Electric Gas Cap Flipper,
DeLuxe Only Options: Dual Windshield Wipers, Dual Horns, Dual Sun Visors, Glove Box Lock
Paint Colors & Codes
Code Color PPG Code#
601 Black 9000
605 Salvador Blue 10023
606 New Brunswick Blue 10390
620 Kitchener Green 40478
621 Bolivia Green 40170
635 Peru Gray 30368
636 Yukon Gray 30427
645 Edmonton Beige NA
646 Trinidad Brown 20396
647 Malibu Brown 20209
660 Rio Red 50105
661 Mexico Red 70200
665 Plymouth Cream 80380
1949 Plymouth Historical Data
1949 Plymouth 2nd Series Introduction:
P-18 Models were introduced in March 1949.
P-17 Models were introduced in April 1949.
Total 1949 Plymouth Production was 508,000.
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: 4 Door Sedan
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