1950 PLYMOUTH

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Plymouth DeLuxeSix (Short Wheelbase), Series P-19

Plymouth DeLuxe Six, Series P-20

Plymouth Special DeLuxe Six, Series P-20

DeLuxe Six, P-19 Series, 111" Wheelbase

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,492; Shipping Weight: 2,946 Pounds; Production Total: 67,584

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,371; Shipping Weight: 2,872 Pounds; Production Total: 16,861

2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $1,840; Shipping Weight: 3,116 Pounds; Production Total: 34,457 *

2 Door Suburban, 5 Passenger, Special DeLuxe

Base Price: $1,946; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds; Production Total: *

Chasis, Production Total: 1

* DeLuxe and Special DeLuxe Suburban Production is combined.

DeLuxe Six, P-20 Series Series, 118-1/2" Wheelbase

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,551; Shipping Weight: 3,068 Pounds: Production Total: 87,871

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,519; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds; Production Total: 53,890

Special DeLuxe, P-20 Series, 118-1/2" Wheelbase

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,629; Shipping Weight: 3,072 Pounds: Production Total: 234,084

2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,603; Shipping Weight: 3,041 Pounds; Production Total: 99,361

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $1,982; Shipping Weight: 3,295; Production Total: 12,697

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,372; Shipping Weight: 3,353 Pounds; Production Total: 2,057

Chasis, Production Total: 2,091

1950 PLYMOUTH

97 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine, All Series

Wheelbase:

P-19: 111"

P-20: 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-19: 6.40 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear

P-20: 6.70 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8, Champion J-9, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

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 .028;

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0008" (3/4" From Bottom)

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 #1P-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 @ 1,425 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Part #1AT-4003

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

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"

Generator #GGW-6001K

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: P20-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: P19 Series 18041001, Detroit, Michigan

28041001, Los Angeles, California

24012001, Evansville, Indiana

28503501, San Leandro, California

20 DeLuxe 15359501. Detroit, Michigan

26030501, Los Angeles, California

22097001, Evansville, Indiana

26504001, San Leandro, California

P20 Spl. DeL 12384501. Detroit, Michigan

25097001, Los Angeles, California

20367001, Evansville, Indiana

25511001, San Leandro, California

Brake Specifications

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/ Wheel:

Length: Front, 21"; Rear, 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#

501 Black 9000

505 Salvador Blue 10023

506 New Brunswick Blue 10390

520 Channel Green 40792

521 Shore Green 40885

535 Peru Gray 30368

536 Gaynor Gray 30571

545 Palm Beige 20679

546 Trinidad Brown 20396

547 Malibu Brown 20209

560 Rio Maroon 50105

561 Mexico Red 70200

565 Plymouth Cream 80469

1950 Plymouth Historical Data

1950 Plymouth models were introduced on January 12, 1950.

Total 1950 Plymouth Production was 590,000.

Promotional Models Produced:

Plastic: 4 Door Sedan

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