1935 TERRAPLANE
Model Designations:
Terraplane Special Six, Series G, 6 Cylinder
Terraplane DeLuxe Six, Series GU, 6 Cylinder
Terraplane Special Six, Series G, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $525; Shipping Weight: 2,611 Pounds
2 Door C'Ch, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $595; Shipping Weight: 2,595 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $655; Shipping Weight: 2,655 Pounds
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $685; Shipping Weight: 2,670 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $585; Shipping Weight: 2,505 Pounds
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe
Base Price: $625; Shipping Weight: NA Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Terraplane DeLuxe Six, Series GU, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $675; Shipping Weight: 2,680 Pounds
2 Door C'Ch, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $645; Shipping Weight: 2,665 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $705; Shipping Weight: 2,710 Pounds
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $735; Shipping Weight: 2,425 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $635; Shipping Weight: 2,565 Pounds
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe
Base Price: $675; Shipping Weight: 2,635 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $725; Shipping Weight: 2,590 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
1935 TERRAPLANE
General Specifications
88 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 112 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 88 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: Carter Downdraft .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
Optional 100 Horsepower Engine
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: Carter Downdraft .
Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type:
Regular Heads: Champion J-7, J-8, or Equivalent
Aluminum Heads: Champion J-9 (Long Reach), H-10, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .022"
Spark Plug Type:
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 40 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .010"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18.5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 44 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.002"
Exhaust .001"-.003"
Piston & Ring Data
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .016"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .009"
Oil Ring: .009"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Engine Bearing Data
Camshaft End Play: .001"-.003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.935"-1.936"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .003"-.006"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
Front: 2.341"-2.342" Center: 2.373"-2.374" Rear: 2.404"-2.405"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0007" -.001"
Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.012"
Main Bolt Tension: 75 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities
Cooling System: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: Series G, 18 Gallons; Series GU, 15-1/2 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model G & GU: 103000
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model G: 51101
Model GU: 52101
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 19-3/16"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 5/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: +3-1/2 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .001"-.004"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.010"
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Distributor #1GB-4301A
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 825 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Distributor #1GB-4301B
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,580 RPM
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GBK-4601-2
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 4.08-4.52 Amperes
Low Output Test:
8 Amperes
1235 RPM
8 Volts
Maximum Output:
17.5 Amperes
8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush
Regulator Number: CBA-4003
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5-7.25
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 1.5-4.5
Maximum Operating Amperage: 15 Amperes
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
6 Cylinder
Unit #: MAB-4060
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
60 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 3,700 RPM
Lock Test:
775 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 22.5 Ft Lbs
6 Cylinder
Unit #: MAB-4074
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
60 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 3,700 RPM
Lock Test:
775 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 22.5 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model GU:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #309S
Casting #54
Repair Kit # 1047A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/8-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: None
Unloader Setting: None
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model G:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #311S
Casting 256
Repair Kit # 1045A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/8-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: .None
Unloader Setting: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: R
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
Popular Options
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1935 Terraplane Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in December 1934.
Total 1935 Terraplane Production was 70,323
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