1937 Plymouth Model P3 Detailed Specifications

Detailed specifications, including tolerances and tune-up data are from [Chrysler 1934a] unless otherwise noted.

1. Battery
   1. Cells3
   2. Voltage6
   3. Specific Gravity
      1. Charged1.250
      2. Discharged1.150
2. Brake, HandExternal Contracting
   1. LocationRear of transmission
3. Brake, ServiceHydraulic Internal Expanding
4. CoolingPump
   1. Capacity15 quarts [SK 2002 27]
5. Engine
   1. Compression Ratio6.7 to 1 [Chrysler 1975 P-24]
6. Fuel SystemPump
   1. Tank capacity16 gal.
7. Ignition
   1. Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
   2. DistributorAuto-Lite IGS-4003-B-1 [Chrysler 1945 144]
   3. Timing4° A.T.D.C. [Chrysler 1945 144]
   4. Breaker Points
      1. Breaker point gap0.020" [Chrysler 1945 144]
      2. Cam Angle (Degrees)38° [Chrysler 1945 144]
      3. Spring Tension17 to 20 oz. [Chrysler 1945 144]
   5. Max. shaft bushing wear0.008" [Chrysler 1945 144]
   6. Condenser0.25 to 0.28 mfd. [Chrysler 1945 144]
   7. Mechanical Advance[Chrysler 1945 144]
      1. 350 RPM0°
      2. 400 RPM3°
      3. 620 RPM5°
      4. 940 RPM8°
      5. 1150 RPM10°
   8. Vacuum Advance[Chrysler 1945 144]
      1. 6 3/4 in. Vacuum2°
      2. 14 in. Vacuum11°
   9. Spark Plugs14 mm [Chrysler 1945 144]
      1. Gap0.025 inches [Chrysler 1945 144]
      2. Original PlugsChampion J11 [SK 2002 27]
8. Lamps
   1. Head2331 [Chrysler 1945]
   2. Beam Indicator51 [Chrysler 1945]
   3. Stop and Tail1158 [Chrysler 1945]
   4. Instrument51 [Chrysler 1945]
   5. Dome87 [Chrysler 1945]
   6. Rear License63 [Chrysler 1945]
   7. Ignition switch light55 [Chrysler 1945]
   8. Front Parking55 [Chrysler 1945]
   9. Fuse(s)
      1. Light20 amp. (Back of Ammeter) [Chrysler 1945]
      2. Horn30 amp. (In horn feed cable) [Chrysler 1945]
9. Lubrication, Engine
   1. Oil capacity5 quarts [SK 2002 27]
10. Valves
    1. Tappet clearance
       1. Hot engine
          1. Inlet0.006" [SK 2002 27]
          2. Exhaust0.008" [SK 2002 27]
       2. For valve timing
          1. Inlet0.011" [SK 2002 27]