1960 PLYMOUTH
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Plymouth Valiant V-100, 6 Cylinder
Plymouth Valilant V-200, 6 Cylinder
Plymouth Savoy Fleet Special, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Plymouth Savoy DeLuxe, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Plymouth Suburban, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Plymouth Belvedere, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Plymouth Custom Suburban Station Wagon, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Plymouth Fury, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Plymouth Fury Sport Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder
Valiant V-100, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series V-100, Body #41
Base Price: $2,033; Shipping Weight: 2,635 Pounds
Total Production: 52,788
4 Door Suburban Wagon, 6 Passenger, Series V-100, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,345; Shipping Weight: 2,815 Pounds
Total Production: 12,018
4 Door Suburban Wagon, 9 Passenger, Series V-100, Body #45B
Base Price: $,2468; Shipping Weight: 2,845
Total Production: 1,928
Valiant V-200, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series V-200, Body #41
Base Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 2,655 Pounds
Total Production: 106,515
4 Door Suburban Wagon, 6 Passenger, Series V-200, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,423; Shipping Weight: 2,855 Pounds
Total Production: 16,368
4 Door Suburban Wagon, 9 Passenger, Series V-200, Body #45B
Base Price: $,2546; Shipping Weight: 2,860
Total Production: 4,675
Savoy Fleet Special, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Series PP1-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,242; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Series PP1-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,192; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: *
* Production Included with Savoy Deluxe Sedans
Savoy Fleet Special, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Series PP2-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,394; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Series PP2-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,344; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: *
* Production Included with Savoy Deluxe Sedans, 6 & 8 Cylinder Combined.
Savoy Deluxe, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,275; Shipping Weight: 3,365 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,225; Shipping Weight: 3,330 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Production Includes Savoy Fleet Special Sedans, 6 & 8 Cylinder Combined.
Savoy Deluxe, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,395; Shipping Weight: 3,500 Pounds
Total Production: 51,384*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,344; Shipping Weight: 3,490 Pounds
Total Production: 26,820*
* Production Includes Savoy Fleet Special Sedans, 6 & 8 Cylinder Combined.
Savoy Suburban Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-L, Body #45
Base Price: $2,623; Shipping Weight: 3,740 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-L, Body #25
Base Price: $2,567; Shipping Weight: 3,680 Pounds
Tota Production: *
* Savoy Suburban 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy Suburban Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-L, Body #45
Base Price: $2,753; Shipping Weight: 3,890 Pounds
Total Production: 18,482*
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-L, Body #25
Base Price: $2,686; Shipping Weight: 3,870 Pounds
Total Production: 5,503*
* Savoy Suburban 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-M, Body #41
Base Price: $2,404; Shipping Weight: 3,375 Pounds:
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-M, Body #21
Base Price: $2,354; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-M, Body #23
Base Price: $2,426; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds;
Total Production: *
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Figures are Combined.
Belvedere, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-M, Body #41
Base Price: $2,524; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds:
Total Production: 42,130*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-M, Body #21
Base Price: $2,473; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds
Total Production: 6,523*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-M, Body #23
Base Price: $2,545; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds;
Total Production: 14,085*
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Figures are Combined.
Belvedere Custom Suburban Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-M, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,726; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds
Total Production: *
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere Custom Suburban Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-M, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,845; Shipping Weight: 3,890 Pounds
Total Production: 17,308*
4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger, Series PP2-M, Body #45B
Base Price: $2,955; Shipping Weight: 4,000 Pounds
Total Production: 8,116
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-H, Body #41
Base Price: $2,540; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-H, Body #43
Base Price: $2,621; Shipping Weight: 3,445 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series PP1-H, Body #23
Base Price: $2,564; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds;
Production Total: *
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #41
Base Price: $2,659; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds:
Production Total: 21,292*
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #43
Base Price: $2,740; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds:
Production Total: 9,036*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #23
Base Price: $2,683; Shipping Weight: 3,535 Pounds;
Production Total: 18,079*
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #27
Base Price: $2,932; Shipping Weight: 3,630 Pounds;
Production Total: 7,080
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury Suburban Sport Wagon, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,989; Shipping Weight: 3,895 Pounds
Production Total: 3,333
4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #45B
Base Price: $3,099; Shipping Weight: 4,020 Pounds
Production Total: 4,253
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Valiant: 106.5"
Plymouth:
Passenger Cars: 118"
Suburbans: 122"
Tire Sizes:
Valiant: 6.50 X 13"
Plymouth:
All except 9 Passenger Suburban: 7.50 X 14"
9 Passenger Suburban: 8.00 X 14"
Engine Availability By Series:
101 HP 6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Standard on Valiant
148 HP 6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Optional on Valiant
145 HP 6 Cylinder, 225 Cubic Inch Standard on Full Sized Plymouth
230 HP 8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Standard on Full Sized Plymouth V-8
260 HP 8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth V-8
260 HP 8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth
310 HP 8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth
330 HP 8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth
1960 PLYMOUTH
General Engine Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 101 HP., 170 Cu. Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6 Cylinder (Slant Six)
Bore & Stroke: 3.40" X 3.125"
Engine Displacement: 170 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.40:1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.74
Horsepower: 101 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 155 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
6 Cylinder, 148 HP., 170 Cu. Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6 Cylinder (Slant Six)
Bore & Stroke: 3.40" X 3.125"
Engine Displacement: 170 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.74
Horsepower: 148 @ 5,200 RPM
Torque: 153 Ft. Lbs @ 4,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
6 Cylinder, 145 HP., 225 Cu. Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6 Cylinder (Slant Six)
Bore & Stroke: 3.40" X 4.125"
Engine Displacement: 225 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 27.74
Horsepower: 145 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 215 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 230 HP., 318 Cubic Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.91" X 3.31"
Engine Displacement: 318 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 230 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 260 HP., 318 Cubic Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.91" X 3.31"
Engine Displacement: 318 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 48.83
Horsepower: 260 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 345 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 305 HP., 361 Cubic Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.1250" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 361 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 305 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 395 Ft. Lbs @ 3,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 310 HP., 361 Cubic Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.1250" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 361 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.45
Horsepower: 310 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 435 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: Two 4 Barrel Carburetors
8 Cylinder, 325 HP., 383 Cubic Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.250" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.80
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 435 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 330 HP., 383 Cubic Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.250" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.80
Horsepower: 330 @ 5,200 RPM
Torque: 425 Ft. Lbs @ 3,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: Two 4 Barrel Carburetors
8 Cylinder, 330 HP., 383 Cubic Inch Engine, Ram 383:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.250" X 3.375"
Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.80
Horsepower: 330 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 460 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI
Carburetor: Two 4 Barrel Carburetors
Tune-Up Data:
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine with 1 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AG-52
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .020"
Cam Angle: 40-45 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AG-32
Spark Plug: Gap .028"
Point Gap: .020"
Cam Angle: 40-45 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 225 Cubic Inch Engine with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AG-52
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .020"
Cam Angle: 36-42 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2-1/2 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 550 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
6 Cylinder, 225 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AG-52
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .020"
Cam Angle: 36-42 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Engine with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC, Mark on Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC, Mark on Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Engine with Ram Manifold:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-32
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 7-1/2 Degrees BTDC, Mark on Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 750 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 6 to 7 PSI
Valve Specifications:
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Valve Lash, Hot:
Intake .010"
Exhaust .020"
Valve Angles:
Seat: Intake: 45 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees
Face: Intake: 45 Degrees
Exhaust: 43 Degrees
Valve Spring Height: 1-11/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 177 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .372"-.373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. In. Engine:
Valve Lash, Hot:
Intake .010"
Exhaust .018"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height: 1-11/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 177 Lbs @ 1-5/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .372"-.373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 361 & 383 Cu. In. Engines:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .060"-.210" with Lifter Collapsed
Exhaust: .060"-.210" with Lifter Collapsed
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height: 1-55/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 195 Lbs @ 1-15/32 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .372"-.373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 361 & 383 Cu. In. Engines with Hydralic Lifters:
Valve Lash, Cold:
Intake: .016"
Exhaust: .028"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Height: 1-55/64"
Valve Spring Pressure: 205 Lbs @ 1-7/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .372"-.373"
Exhaust: .371"-.372"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings, 6 Cylinder:
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9008"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1865"-2.1875"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7495"-2.7505"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. In. Engine:
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .015"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9842"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.124"-2.125"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5005"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings, 8 Cylinder, 361 & 383 Cu. In. Engines:
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .013"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0936"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.6245"-2.6255"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .002"-.007"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 200 Inch Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 10 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 40 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts:
Aluminum: 50 Ft. Lbs.
Cast Iron: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: Press Fit
8 Cylinder Engine, 318 Cu. Inch:
Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 40 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 15 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 36 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 135 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engine, 361 & 383 Cu. Inch Engines:
Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 40 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 85 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 70 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 135 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
Valiant:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater: 12 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 13 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7 Pints
Rear Axle: 2 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
Plymouth, Full Sized:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 14 Quarts
With Heater: 15 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 15 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening; 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 6-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 318 Cu. In. Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening; 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 2-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerflite: 10 Quarts
Torqueflite: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 361 Cu. In. Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater: 17 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening; 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 383 Cu. In. Engines:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 16 Quarts
With Heater: 17 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 16 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening; 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:, 170 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor #1889750
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Dwell Angle: 40-45 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 325 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,925 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4" to 6" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:, 225 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor #2095270
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Dwell Angle: 40-45 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 325 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4" to 6" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Distributor #1BP-4003T
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 26-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 430 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Distributor #1BP-4003L
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 565 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 15 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 361 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor #1BP-4005C
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 383 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor #1BP-4005D
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 26-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, with Ram Manifold:
Distributor #1BP-4006E
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle:
Each set of Points: 27-32 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets of :Points: 34-40 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Golden Commando:
Distributor #1BP-4006F
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle:
Each set of Points: 27-32 Degrees
Total Dwell Both Sets of :Points: 34-40 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MDT-7002
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 58 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 3,800 RPM
Lock Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 8.5 Ft Lbs Torque
Part #MDU-7001
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Lock Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 9.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Part #MDT-7001
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 58 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 3,800 RPM
Lock Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 8.5 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator # GGA-6003E
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 40 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 34 to 41 Ounces
Field Current: 1.1 to 1.3 Amperes
Regulator #VRX-6201A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator # GGA-6007A
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 40 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 34 to 41 Ounces
Field Current: 1.1 to 1.3 Amperes
Regulator #VRX-6201A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator # GGA-6009AC
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 40 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 34 to 41 Ounces
Field Current: 1.1 to 1.3 Amperes
Regulator #VRX-6201A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator # GJM-8201A
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 18 to 36 Ounces
Field Current: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes
Regulator #VBO-4202BC
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator # GJM-8302A
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 18 to 36 Ounces
Field Current: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes
Regulator #VBO-4202B
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator # GHM-8001B
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Field Current: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes
Regulator #VBO-4202C
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Generator # GHM-8002A
Rotation: Clockwise
Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 Amperes
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Field Current: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes
Regulator #VBO-4202C
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .032"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.6 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:
Valiant:
Rear Axle
Carrier Type: Integral
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Pounds
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Washer
Adjustment: .004"-.007"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Adjust by turning flange pinion nut with torque wrench.
Adjustment: 15-25 Inch Pounds
Brakes:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10"
Wheel Cylinder Bore Diameter:
Front: 1"
Rear: 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore Diameter: 1"
Plymouth 6 Cylinder:
Rear Axle
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Pounds
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Washer
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Adjust by turning flange pinion nut with torque wrench.
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 15-25 Inch Pounds
Brakes:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore Diameter:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore Diameter: 1-1/8"
Plymouth 8 Cylinder:
Rear Axle
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Pounds
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Washer
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Adjust by turning flange pinion nut with torque wrench.
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 15-25 Inch Pounds
Brakes:
Brake Drum Diameter: 12"
Wheel Cylinder Bore Diameter:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore Diameter: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Valiant:
Manual Steering:
Caster: -1/2 Degree
Camber:
Left Side: + 1/2 Degree
Right Side: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17-1/2 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Power Steering:
Caster: +3/4 Degree
Camber:
Left Side: + 1/2 Degree
Right Side: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17-1/2 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Plymouth, Full Sized:
Manual Steering:
Caster: -1/2 Degree
Camber:
Left Side: + 3/8 Degree
Right Side: +1/8 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 21-1/2 Degrees
Power Steering:
Caster: +3/4 Degree
Camber:
Left Side: + 3/8 Degree
Right Side: +1/8 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 21-1/2 Degrees
Carburetor Adjustments:
See Database for 1960 Chrysler Corporation Carburetors for Cars to obtain information for your specific application.
Popular Options:
Valiant:
Radio; Push Button Radio; Heater & Defroster; Air Conditioning; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Anti-Freeze; Tinted Glass; Front & Rear Bumper Guards; Backup Lights; Left Outside Rear View Mirror; Power Tailgate Window for Wagons; 3rd Seat for Wagons; Padded Dashboard; Whitewall Tires; Undercoating: Underhood Pad; Deluxe Wheel Covers; Variable Speed Wipers; 148 Horsepower Engine; Automatic Transmission & more.
Plymouth:
Push Button Radio; Hi-Fi Radio; RCA Automatic Record Player; Heater & Defroster; Air Conditioning; Dual Air Conditioning with Heater; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Front Fender Sport Shield; Backup Lights; Prismatic Inside Mirror; Two-Tone Paint, except Convertibles; Sport Tone Paint for Wagons; 6 Way Power Seat; Padded Dashboard; Sport Deck Tire Cover; Deluxe Steering Wheel; Rear Fender Shields (standard on Fury); Station Wagon Stowage Compartment & Captive Air Tires; Automatic Swivel Seats on Fury; Wheel Covers; Windshield Washer; Variable Speed Wipers; Left Outside Remote Control Mirror; Safe-T-Matic Door Locks; Electric Clock (Standard on Fury); Automatic Transmission, Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options & more.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
AA-1 Buttercup Yellow
BB-1 Jet Black
CC-1 Sky Blue
DD-1 Twilight Blue
FF-1 Spring Green
GG-1 Chrome Green
JJ-1 Aqua Mist
KK-1 Turquoise
LL-1 Platinum
MM-1 Silver
PP-1 Plum Red
RR-1 Valiant Red
TT-1 Desert Beige
WW-1 Oyster White
YY-1 Caramel
Late Valiant Only Colors
CC-1 Valiant Light Blue
FF-1 Valiant Light Green
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: Fury 2 Door Hardtop, Fury Taxi, & Valiant 4 Door Sedan.
1960 Plymouth Historical Data
1960 Plymouth model introduction date is not available.
Total 1960 Plymouth Production was 447,722.
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