1961 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 Savoy DeLuxe 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 1110, Body #41
Base Price: $2,014; Shipping Weight: 2,590 Pounds
Total Production: 25,695
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series 1110, Body #21
Base Price: $1,953; Shipping Weight; 2,565 Pounds
Total Production: 22,230
4 Door Suburban Wagon, 6 Passenger, Series V-100, Body #45
Base Price: $2,327; Shipping Weight: 2,745 Pounds
Total Production: 6,717
Valiant V-200, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series V1100, Body #41
Base Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds
Total Production: 59,056
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Series V1100, Body #23
Base Price: $2,137; Shipping Weight: 2,605 Pounds
Total Production: 18,586
4 Door Suburban Wagon, 6 Passenger, Series V1100, Body #45
Base Price: $2,423; Shipping Weight: 2,770 Pounds
Total Production: 10,794
Savoy Fleet Special, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,242; Shipping Weight: 3,305 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,192; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Production Included with Savoy Deluxe Sedans
Savoy Fleet Special, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,361; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Production Included with Savoy Deluxe Sedans, 6 & 8 Cylinder Combined.
Savoy Deluxe, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,310; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,260; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Production Includes Savoy Fleet Special Sedans, 6 & 8 Cylinder Combined.
Savoy Deluxe, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-L, Body #41
Base Price: $2,430; Shipping Weight: 3,465 Pounds
Total Production: 44,913*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-L, Body #21
Base Price: $2,379; Shipping Weight: 3,440 Pounds
Total Production: 18,729*
* Production Includes Savoy Fleet Special Sedans, 6 & 8 Cylinder Combined.
Savoy DeLuxe Suburban Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-L, Body #45
Base Price: $2,668; Shipping Weight: 3,715 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-L, Body #25
Base Price: $2,602; Shipping Weight: 3,675 Pounds
Tota Production: *
* Savoy Suburban 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Savoy DeLuxe Suburban Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series PR2-L, Body #45
Base Price: $2,788; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds
Total Production: 12,980
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series R2-L, Body #25
Base Price: $2,721hipping Weight: 3,845ounds
Total Production: 2,464
* Savoy Suburban 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-M, Body #41
Base Price: $2,439; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds:
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-M, Body #23
Base Price: $2,461; Shipping Weight: 2,580 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-M, Body #21
Base Price: $2,389; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Figures are Combined.
Belvedere, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-M, Body #41
Base Price: $2,559; Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds:
Total Production: 40,090*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-M, Body #23
Base Price: $2,580; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds;
Total Production: 9,591*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-M, Body #21
Base Price: $2,508; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds
Total Production: 4,740*
* Belvedere 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Figures are Combined.
Belvedere Custom Suburban Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-M, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,761; Shipping Weight: 3,730 Pounds
Total Production: *
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Belvedere Custom Suburban Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Custom Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-M, Body #45A
Base Price: $2,880; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds
Total Production: 13,553*+
4 Door Custom Suburban, 9 Passenger, Series RP2-M, Body #45B
Base Price: $2,990; Shipping Weight: 3,985 Pounds
Total Production: +
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
+ 6 & 9 Passenger Production totals are combined.
Fury, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-H, Body #41
Base Price: $2,575; Shipping Weight: 3,350 Pounds:
Production Total: *
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-H, Body #43
Base Price: $2,656; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds:
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series RP1-H, Body #23
Base Price: $2,599; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds;
Production Total: *
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-H, Body #41
Base Price: $2,694; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds:
Production Total: 22,619*
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-H, Body #43
Base Price: $2,775; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds:
Production Total: 8,507*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-H, Body #23
Base Price: $2,718; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds;
Production Total: 16,141*
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-H, Body #27
Base Price: $2,967; Shipping Weight: 3,535 Pounds;
Production Total: 6,948
* 6 & 8 Cylinder production totals are combined.
Fury Suburban Sport Wagon, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sport Suburban, 6 Passenger, Series RP2-H, Body #45A
Base Price: $3,024; Shipping Weight: 3,890 Pounds
Production Total: 2,844
4 Door Sport Suburban, 9 Passenger, Series PP2-H, Body #45B
Base Price: $3,134; Shipping Weight: 3,995 Pounds
Production Total: 3,088
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Valiant: 106.5"
Plymouth:
Passenger Cars: 118"
Suburbans: 122"
Tire Sizes:
Valiant: 6.50 X 13"
Plymouth:
6 Cylinder Passenger Cars: 7.00 X 14"
8 Cylinder Passenger Cars: 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 with Torqueflite
305 HP 8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth, except Powerflite
or Air Conditioning
310 HP 8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth, except Powerflite
or Air Conditioning
325 HP 8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth, except Powerflite
or Air Conditioning
340 HP 8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth, except Powerflite
or Air Conditioning
350 HP 8 Cylinder, 413 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth
375 HP 8 Cylinder, 413 Cubic Inch Optional on Full Sized Plymouth
1961 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: 8.50:1
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: 8.20:1
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: 9.00:1
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, 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 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 460 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 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
8 Cylinder, 413 Cu. In., 375 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1875" X 3.75"
Engine Displacement: 413 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.10:1
Taxable Horsepower: 56.11
Horsepower: 375 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 495 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40-65 PSI
Two 4 Barrel Carburetors
Tune-Up Data:
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine with 1 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: Champion N14Y
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
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: Champion N14Y
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
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 225 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Champion N14Y
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
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Neutral
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Engine with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J12Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-33 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: 160 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 318 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J12Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 28-33 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: 160 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 361 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J9Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 27-32 Degrees
Total Dwell, Both Sets of Points: 34-40 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: 160 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 383 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Champion J9Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle:
Each Set of Points: 27-32 Degrees
Total Dwell, Both Sets of Points: 34-40 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: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 413 Cu. Inch Engine, Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A-42
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 27 to 32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 500 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Neutral, A/C Off
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 165 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 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 Cu. In. Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
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: 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, 383 Cu. In. Ram 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: 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, 413 Cu. In. Engines:
Valve Lash, Cold:
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"
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"
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings, 8 Cylinder, 413 Cu. In. Engines:
Piston Clearance: .0003"-.0013"
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: 2.7495"-2.7505"
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.
8 Cylinder Engine, 413 Cubic Inches:
Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Chylinder Head Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 50 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30 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: 85 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: 12 Quarts
With Heater: 13 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:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 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: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 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: 4-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 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: 4-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder 413 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: 4-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
*With New Oil Filter
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:
Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:, 170 Cu. Inch Engines
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 @ 1,295 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 Engines
Distributor #2095270
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Dwell Angle: 36-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Distributor #2095647
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 430 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 15 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Distributor #1838505
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 318 Cu. Inch Engine, Dart Power Pack Engine:
Distributor #1889710
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Dwell Angle: 27-32 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 361 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor #1BP-4005E
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 @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,050 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, 383 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor #1BS-4006F
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 @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, with Ram Manifold:
Distributor #1BS-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: 6" to 8" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder, 413 Cu. Inch Engine:
Distributor Information for 413 Cubic Inch Engines is not available for the 1961 model year.
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 #MDT-7009
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 #1889200
Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces
No Load Test: 78 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 3,800 RPM
Lock Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 8.5 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Alternerator & Regulator Specifications:
Alternerator #2095060
Rotation: Clockwise
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes
Current Output: 35 Amperes, 14.6 Volts @ 1,250 Engine RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Volts, 13.5-14.1 Volts @ 120 Degrees, @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Point Gap: .015"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
Alternerator #2095425
Rotation: Clockwise
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes
Current Output: 40 Amperes, 14.6 Volts @ 1,250 Engine RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Volts, 13.5-14.1 Volts @ 120 Degrees, @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Point Gap: .015"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
Alternerator #2095100
Rotation: Clockwise
Field Coil Draw: 2.38-2.75 Amperes
Current Output: 40 Amperes, 14.6 Volts @ 1,250 Engine RPM
Operating Voltage: 15 Volts, 13.5-14.1 Volts @ 120 Degrees, @ 1,250 RPM
Voltage Regulator Point Gap: .015"
Regulator Armature Air Gap: .048"-.052"
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: + 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
Carburetor Adjustments:
See Database for 1961 Chrysler Corporation Carburetors for Cars to obtain information for your specific application.
Popular Options:
Valiant:
Radio; Push Button Radio; Heater & Defroster; Air Conditioning; Dealer Installed 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; Backup Lights; Prismatic Inside Mirror; Matching Manual Right Side Mirror; Cigar Lighter; Two-Tone Paint, except Convertibles; Sport Tone Paint for Wagons; 6 Way Power Seat; Padded Dashboard; Square Shaped Deluxe Steering Wheel; Station Wagon Stowage Compartment & Captive Air Tires; Locking Spare Tire Compartment for 6 Passenger Wagons; 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 Maize
BB-1 Jet Black
CC-1 Robin Egg Blue
DD-1 Airforce Blue
FF-1 Mint Green
GG-1 Emerald Green
KK-1 Twilight Turquoise
LL-1 Silver Gray
NN-1 Emerald Green (same as GG-1)
PP-1 Carnival Red
RR-1 Coral
SS-1 Lavender (Blue)
WW-1 Alpine White
YY-1 Fawn Beige
ZZ-1 Bronze
Promotional Models Produced:
Plastic: Fury 2 Door Hardtop, Fury 2 Door Hardtop Taxi, Fury 2 Door Hardtop Police Car, & Valiant 4 Door Sedan.
1961 Plymouth Historical Data
1961 Plymouth model year introduction date was on September 29, 1960
Total 1961 Plymouth Production was 198,444.
Total 1961 Valiant Production was: 133,487.
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