1936 TERRAPLANE
Model Designations:
Terraplane DeLuxe Six, Series 61, 6 Cylinder
Terraplane Custom Six, Series 62, 6 Cylinder
Terraplane DeLuxe Six, Series 61, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $640; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $595; Shipping Weight: 2,615 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $615; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $NA; Shipping Weight: NA Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3/5 Passenger
Base Price: $715; Shipping Weight: 2,740 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $670; Shipping Weight: 2,770 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $690; Shipping Weight: 2,770 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Terraplane Custom Six, Series 62, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $635; Shipping Weight: 2,715 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $650; Shipping Weight: 2,665 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3/5 Passenger
Base Price: $690; Shipping Weight: 2,665 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3/5 Passenger
Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,975 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $665; Shipping Weight: 2,755 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $720; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $750; Shipping Weight: 2,925 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
1936 TERRAPLANE
General Specifications
88 Horsepower 6 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 115 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: Not Available
Carburetor: Carter 331S .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
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: Not Available
Carburetor: Carter 331S .
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 .025"
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
Carburetor Specifications:
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: 13 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 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 61 & 62: 157000
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 61: 61101
Model 62: 62101
Brake Specifications
Lining Material: Molded Primary Shoe, Woven Secondary Shoe
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-1/8"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 7/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster: +4 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:
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:
Series 62
Generator #GAR-4701-6
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,090 RPM
Maximum Output: 22.5 Amperes, 8 Volts
Series 61
Generator #GAR-4702
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.51-3.89 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,165 RPM
Maximum Output: 17.0 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:
Unit #: MAB-4075
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 62:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #329S
Casting #73
Repair Kit # 1049A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: With throttle & choke valves wide open, adjust lip on choke lever to hold choke valve wide open. Choke valve should release when throttle is closed.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Series 61:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #331S
Casting 272
Repair Kit # 1045A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather.
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 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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1936 Terraplane Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in November 1935.
Total 1936 Terraplane Production was 93,309.
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