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: -





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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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