1934 Plymouth Model PE Detailed Specifications

Detailed specifications, including tolerances and tune-up data are from [AD 1934a 33] and [Chrysler 1934b] unless otherwise noted.

Axle, FrontIndependent coil springs
1. Control Arm Bearings TypeThreaded Bushings
2. Intermediate Steering Arm Pivot Bearing Type2 Tapered Roller
3. Steering Knuckles and Arms MaterialChrome Nickel Steel
4. Steering Knuckle Thrust BearingBall at base of knuckle
5. King Pin Bushings
  1. MaterialRolled Bronze
  2. Inside Diameter47/64 (18.65 mm.)
  3. Length — Upper and Lower1 17/64 (32.15 mm.)
6. Tie Rod Joints — Type and MaterialSteel Ball and Super Oilite Socket
7. Road Clearance8" (20.32 cm.)
8. Toe in0" to 1/8"
9. Caster1-1/2°
10. Camber1/2°
11. Pivot Angle10°
12. Tie rod adjustmentThreaded sockets
Axle, RearSemi-Floating
1. Housing
  1. MaterialSteel Stamping
  2. Thickness5/32" (3.96 mm.)
2. Drive Gears
  1. TypeSpiral Bevel
  2. MaterialNickel Alloy Steel
  3. Ratio
    1. Standard
      1. Coupes4.11 to 1
      2. Sedans4.375 to 1
3. Ring Gear
  1. Diameter8 3/4" (22.23 cm.)
  2. Number of Teeth
    1. With 4.11 to 1 ratio37
    2. With 4.375 to 1 ratio35
4. Pinion
  1. Number of teeth
    1. With 4.11 to 1 ratio9
    2. With 4.375 to 1 ratio8
  2. Bearings
    1. Type2 — Tapered Roller
    2. AdjustmentShims
5. Differential Bearings
  1. TypeTapered Roller
  2. AdjustmentAdjusting Nuts
6. Differential Type1-Pinion Bevel Gears
7. Axle Shaft
  1. MaterialChrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel
  2. Diameter at bearings1 3/8" (34.83 mm.)
  3. Bearing Type2 — Tapered Roller
8. Lubricant Capacity3 1/4 Pints (1.54 liters)
9. Road Clearance8 1/4" (20.95 cm.)
Battery
1. Ampere hour capacity84 at 5 amps. discharge
2. Cells3
3. Number of plates13
4. Voltage6
5. Terminal GroundedPositive
6. Specific Gravity
  1. Charged1.250
  2. Discharged1.150
Brake, Service
1. Location4 Wheels
2. TypeHydraulic Internal Expanding
3. Drum
  1. MaterialCentrifuse
  2. Internal Diameter10" (25.40 cm.)
4. Lining
  1. TypeMolded Asbestos
  2. Width2" (50.8 mm)
  3. Thickness3/16" (4.76 mm.)
  4. Total Length Per Brake15 25/32" (40.1)
  5. Total Lining Area Per Car126 1/4 sq. in. (818 sq cm.)
5. Shoe to drum clearance:
  1. Bottom0.005" front, 0.007" rear
  2. Top0.010"
Brake, Hand
1. LocationRear of transmission
2. TypeMechanical External Contracting
3. Drum
  1. MaterialSteel Stamping
  2. Outside Diameter6" (15.24 cm.)
4. Lining
  1. MaterialWoven Asbestos
  2. Width2" (50.8 mm.)
  3. Thickness5/32" (3.97 mm.)
  4. Length18 13/32" (46.75 cm.)
Camshaft
1. TypeIntegral Cams and Distributor Gear
2. MaterialSpecial Cast Iron, Chilled Cams
3. Bearings
  1. Number Used4
  2. Material
    1. All But RearBabbitt Lined Steel
    2. RearCast Iron, Machined in Block
  3. Sizes (Inside Dia. and Length)
    1. 1 (Front)2" (50.8 mm.) Dia. 1 3/32" (27.78 mm.) Long
    2. 21 31/32" (50.01 mm.) Dia. 3/4" (19.05 mm.) Long
    3. 31 15/16" (48.21 mm.) Dia. 3/4" (19.05 mm.) Lont
    4. 41 1/4" (31.75 mm.) Dia. 1 1/4" (31.75 mm.) Long
4. Thrust Bearing
  1. TypeSteel Plate
  2. LocationFront End
5. End play0.0015" to 0.0025"
6. DriveSilent Chain
7. Chain Data48 links, no adjustment
Carburetor
1. TypePlain Tube, Downdraft
2. Nominal Size (S.A.E.)1 1/4" (31.75 mm.)
3. AdjustmentsIdle Needle Valve, Accelerating Pump Stroke
4. Fast Idle Control for StartingOperated by Choke
5. Choke ControlManual (Automatic Special Equipment)
6. Air Cleaner — TypeOiled Copper Gauze
7. Intake SilencerIntegral with Air Cleaner
8. Manifold Heat ControlAutomatic
Clutch
1. TypeKnife Edge, 9" Single Dry Plate
2. Cushinging MethodTorsion Springs
3. Release Bearing — TypeBall Thrust
4. Number of Clutch Springs6
5. Facing TypeMolded Asbestos
6. Automatic Clutch ControlSpecial Equipment
  1. TypeVacuum
  2. Controlled ByAccelerator Pedal
  3. Cut OffButton on Instrument Panel
Connecting Rod
1. TypeI-Beam Section
2. MaterialDrop Forged Steel
3. Length Between Centers7 1516" (20.16 cm.)
4. Crankpin Bearing
  1. TypePrecision Removable
  2. MaterialBabbit Lined Steel
  3. Size1 15/16" (49.21 mm.) Dia. 1" (25.40 mm.) Long
  4. ShimsNone
  5. Clearance0.001" to 0.00275"
  6. Side play0.002" to 0.009"
5. Piston Pin Bearing
  1. TypeBronze Bushing
  2. Size55/64" (21.82 mm.) Dia. 1 1/8" (28.58 mm.) Long
Cooling
1. TypePump
2. Pump
  1. TypeCentrifugal
  2. DriveV Belt
  3. Drive AdjustmentBy Moving Generator
3. Fan
  1. LocationOn Water Pump Shaft
  2. DriveV Belt
  3. Drive AdjustmentBy Moving Generator
  4. Number of Blades4
  5. Outside Diameter17" (43.18 cm.)
4. Radiator CoreCellular
5. Circulation ControlBy-Pass Thermostat
6. Thermostat LocationCylinder Head Outlet Elbow
7. Heat Indicator TypeLiquid
8. Capacity4 US Gallons (15.14 Liters)
Crankshaft
1. TypeCounterweighted
2. Length28 9/16" (72.55 cm.)
3. BalanceStatic and Dynamic
4. Counterweights
  1. TypeIntegral
  2. Number7
5. Impulse Neutralizer — TypeInertia, Rubber Insulated
6. Main Bearings
  1. Number Used4
  2. TypeRemovable Babbitt Lined Steel
  3. Sizes (Inside Dia. and Length)
    1. 1 (Front)2 1/4" (57.1 mm.) Dia. 1 15/64" (31.3 mm.) Long
    2. 22 1/4" (57.1 mm.) Dia. 1 1/31" (26.2 mm.) Long
    3. 32 1/4" (57.1 mm.) Dia. 1 1/31" (26.2 mm.) Lont
    4. 42 1/4" (57.1 mm.) Dia. 1 7/8" (47.6 mm.) Long
  4. Clearance0.001" to 0.002"
7. Transmission Drive Pinion Pilot Bearing
  1. TypeOil-less Bronze Bushing
  2. Diameter3/4" (19.05 mm.)
8. Thrust Taken ByRear Bearing
9. End play0.003" to 0.007"
10. Total Main Bearing Length5 11/64" (131.4 mm.)
11. Total Main Bearing Area36.56 sq. in. (235.86 sq. cm.)
Drive TypeHotchkiss
Engine
1. Valve ArrangementL-Head
2. Number of cylinders and type of casting6 - Enbloc
3. Bore3-1/8" (79.3 mm.)
4. Stroke4-3/8" (111.1 mm.)
5. Piston displacement201.31 cu. in.(3302.07 cc.)
6. N.A.C.C. horsepower23.44
7. Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
8. Standard
  1. Cylinder Head MaterialCast Iron
  2. Compression Ratio5.8 to 1
  3. Developed horsepower77 at 3600 r.p.m.
  4. Compression pressure95 PSI at cranking speed [SK 2002 27]
9. Special Equipment
  1. Cylinder Head MaterialAluminum
  2. Compression Ratio6.5 to 1
  3. Developed horsepower82 at 3600 r.p.m.
10. Mounting TypeFloating Power
11. Crankcase Construction
  1. UpperIntegral with Cylinder Block
  2. Lower (Oil Pan)Steel Stamping
12. Cylinder FinishReamed and Honed
Flywheel
1. MaterialGray Iron
2. Starter Ring Gear MaterialSteel
Frame
1. TypeRigid X Double Drop
2. Kick-Up (Sill LIne)
  1. Front2 3.8" (6.03 cm.)
  2. Rear5 13/16" (14.76 cm.)
3. Side Member
  1. SectionChannel and Box
  2. Thickness of Metal7/64" (2.77 mm)
  3. Maximum Depth6" (15.24 cm.)
  4. Flange Width2" (5.08 cm.)
Free Wheeling
1. TypeCam and Roller
2. Number of Cams and Rollers12 Cams, 12 Rollers
3. LocationRear of Transmission
4. Selective Control LocationInstrument Panel
5. Operation
  1. Forward SpeedsOperative in All
  2. ReverseAutomatic Lock-Out
Fuel System
1. TypePump
2. Pump TypeCamshaft Eccentric
3. Tank capacity15 gal.
4. Gauge TypeElectric
GeneratorDelco-Remy 937-P [NAPA 1937]
1. TypeVoltage Control
2. DriveV Belt
3. Relay TypeVoltage Control and Cutout
4. Maximum cold charging rate at 20 MPH19 to 22 amps. 8.5 volts, 2400 r.p.m.
5. Maximum hot charging rate12 to 15 amps. 7.8 volts, 2600 r.p.m.
Height Overall
1. Sedans68 3/4" (173.6 cm.)
2. Coupes65 1/4" (165.7 cm.)
Horn
1. TypeVibrator
2. LocationUnder Hood
IgnitionFull automatic
1. Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
2. DistributorDelco Remy 644K [NAPA 1937]
3. Breaker Points
  1. Breaker point gap0.020"
  2. Cam Angle (Degrees)35° [Sk 2002 27]
  3. Set points to open before top dead center3° or 0.004" marks on impulse neutralizer
4. Distributor Test Specifications
  1. Delco Remy 644K[NAPA 1937]
    1. Mechanical Advance16° at 1200 RPM.
    2. Contact spring tension19 to 23 oz.
5. Spark plugs14 mm metric
  1. Standard HeadAC S9
  2. Aluminum HeadSL9
  3. Gap0.025"
Length Overall
1. Without Bumpers
  1. 5 Passenger Sedan169 5/16" (430.05 cm.)
  2. 7 Passenger Sedan183 1/16" (464.98 cm.)
  3. Coupes162 9/16" (412.91 cm.)
2. With Bumpers
  1. 5 Passenger Sedan185 13/16" (471.96 cm.)
  2. 7 Passenger Sedan199 9/16" (506.89 cm.)
  3. Coupes180 15/16" (459.58 cm.)
Lamps
1. Light Switch LocationInstrument Panel
2. Headlights
  1. TypeTwo Filament Bulb and Reflector
  2. Mazda NumberA1116
  3. Candlepower
    1. High Beam32 cp.
    2. Low Beam21 cp.
  4. LocationBracket on Front Fenders
  5. Dimmer Switch LocationToe Board
3. Parking Lights
  1. TypeAuxiliary
  2. LocationIn Headlamp
  3. Mazda Number63
  4. Candlepower3 cp.
4. Tail Light
  1. TypeCombined Stop and Tail
  2. LocationRear Fender
  3. Stop Light ControlSwitch on Master Brake Cylinder
  4. Mazda Number1158
  5. Candlepower
    1. Stop Light21 cp.
    2. Tail Light3 cp.
5. Instrument
  1. TypeIndirect
  2. Mazda Number63
  3. Candlepower3 cp.
6. Dome
  1. Mazda Number87
  2. Candlepower15 cp.
7. Fuse(s)
  1. Back of Ammeter20 amp. [NAPA 1937]
  2. Generator Field6 amp. [NAPA 1937]
  3. Dual Horn20 amp. (Next to starter) [NAPA 1937]
Lubrication, Chassis
1. TypePressure Gun
Lubrication, Engine
1. TypeForced Feed
2. Crankshaft Main BearingsDirect Oil Leads
3. Connecting Rod BearingsDirect Oil Leads
4. Camshaft BearingsDirect Oil Leads
5. Timing ChainDirect Oil Leads
6. Oil capacity5 quarts
7. Oil pressure at 30 MPH30 P.S.I. at 25 M.P.H.
Muffler
1. TypeBaffle
Oil Pump
1. TypeGear
2. DriveFrom Camshaft Spiral Gear
3. Oil Filter TypeRenewable Cartridge
4. Oil Capacity5 Quarts (4.73 Liters)
5. Summer
  1. Recommended SAE Viscosity30
  2. Change Interval1500 Miles (2400 KM)
6. Winter
  1. Recommended SAE Viscosity20W or 10W
  2. Change Interval1000 Miles (1600 KM)
7. Oil Level Indicator
  1. TypeCalibrated Rod
  2. LocationLeft Side of Crankcase
Pistons
1. TypeT-Slot Cam Ground
2. MaterialAluminum Alloy
3. Length3 11/16" (93.7 mm.)
4. Length from Top to Pin Center2&auot; (50.8 mm.)
5. Feeler gauge clearance
  1. Head0.022"
  2. Skirt
    1. Botton0.0015"
Piston PinsFloating in piston and rod
1. TypeFloating in Piston and Rod
2. MaterialAlloy Steel
3. Diameter55/64" (21.82 mm.)
4. Clearance in piston
  1. In pistonTight thumb push at 120°F
  2. In rodLight thumb push at 70°F
Piston Rings
1. Number per piston4
2. Location on PistonAbove Piston Pin
3. MaterialGray Iron
4. Compression Rings (Top Rings)3
  1. Type2 Plain Concentric and one Recessed Concentric
  2. Width1/8" (3.18 mm.)
  3. Oil Wiper RingsRecess in Lower Compression Rings
5. Oil Control Rings (Lower Rings)1
  1. TypeSlotted
  2. Width5/32 (3.97 mm.)
Propeller Shaft
1. TypeTubular
2. Diameter2" (50.8 mm.)
Shock Absorbers
1. FrontHydraulic Double Acting
2. RearHydraulic Single Acting
Springs
1. Front
  1. TypeCoil
  2. Coil Free Length (minimum)12 1/8" (30.8 cm)
  3. Outside Diameter5.1" (12.95 cm.)
  4. Thickness of material11/16" (17.47 mm.)
2. Rear
  1. TypeSemi Elliptic
  2. InsertsOilite Discs Between 4 Upper Leaves
  3. Length53 3/8" (135.57 cm.)
  4. Width1 3/4" (44.5 mm.)
  5. Number of Leaves
    1. All Body Types Except Coupes8
    2. Coupes7
  6. Mounting
    1. FrontRubber Cored Bushing
    2. RearSilent U Threaded Shackle
Starter
1. Type6 Volt Positive Shift
2. Operated byPedal on Toe Board
3. No. of Teeth on Gear9
4. Rear Ratio to Flywheel Ring Gear16.22 to 1
Steering Gear
1. TypeWorm and Roller
2. Ratio18.2 to 1
3. Worm Thrust BearingDouble Tapered Roller
4. Wheel
  1. Type3 Spoke Steel Reinforced Composition
  2. Outside Diamter17 1/4" (43.81 cm.)
Timing Drive
1. TypeSilent Chain
2. Number of Sprockets2
3. AdjustmentNone
4. Number of Links48
Tires
1. TreadNon-Skid
2. Standard
  1. Size6.00-17
  2. Plys4
  3. Inflation
    1. Sedans
      1. Front22
      2. Rear28
    2. Coupe
      1. Front22
      2. Rear26
Transmission
1. TypeAll Silent Helical Sliding Gear
2. LocationUnit with Engine
3. Number of Forward Speeds3
4. Ratios — Engine to Propeller Shaft
  1. 3rd1.00 to 1
  2. 2nd1.55 to 1
  3. 1st2.81 to 1
  4. Reverse3.61 to 1
5. Ratios — Final Drive
  1. With 4.11 to 1 Ratio Rear Axle (Coupes)
    1. 3rd4.11 to 1
    2. 2nd6.37 to 1
    3. 1st11.54 to 1
    4. Reverse14.84 to 1
  2. With 4.375 to 1 Ratio Rear Axle (Sedans)
    1. 3rd4.375 to 1
    2. 2nd6.78 to 1
    3. 1st12.29 to 1
    4. Reverse15.79 to 1
6. Bearings
  1. Pinions ShaftBall
  2. Main Shaft PilotRoller
  3. CountershaftRoller
  4. Idler ShaftBronze Bushings
  5. Rear BearingBall
7. Lubricant Capacity2 3/4 Pints (1.3 Liters)
Tread
1. Front56 1/2" (143.51 cm.)
2. Rear56 1/4" (142.87 cm.)
Universal Joints
1. TypeBall and Trunnion
2. BearingsRoller
Valves
1. TypePoppet
2. LocationRight Side of Engine
3. Material
  1. InletChrome Nickel Steel
  2. ExhaustSilicrome Steel
4. Port Diameter1 5/16" (32.3 mm.)
5. Stem diameter0.340" to 0.341"
6. Valve Lift5/16" (7.94 mm.)
7. Valve Guides
  1. TypeRemovable
  2. MaterialCast Iron
8. Valve Seats
  1. Inlet
    1. TypeMachined in Block
    2. Seat Angle45°
  2. Exhaust
    1. TypeInserted
    2. MaterialSpecial Alloy
    3. Seat Angle45°
9. Valve Springs
  1. Spring Pressure
    1. Inlet Valve
      1. Opened77 to 85 lbs.
      2. Closed34 to 38 lbs.
    2. Exhaust Valve
      1. Opened77 to 85 lbs.
      2. Closed34 to 38 lbs.
10. Valve Tappets
  1. TypeMushroom
  2. Material
    1. StemSteel
    2. HeadChilled Cast Iron
  3. Stem Diameter5/8" (15.87 mm.)
  4. Tappet clearance
    1. Hot engine
      1. Inlet0.005"
      2. Exhaust0.007"
    2. For valve timing
      1. Inlet0.011"
      2. Exhaust0.012"
11. Valve Timing
  1. Inlet Opens6° After Top Center
  2. Inlet Closes46° After Bottom Center
  3. Exhaust Opens42° Before Bottom Center
  4. Exhaust Closes8° After Top Center
Wheelbase114" (298.5 cm.)
Wheels
1. Rim TypeDrop Center
2. Standard
  1. Spoke TypeSteel
  2. Rim Diameter16"
  3. Rim Width4"
3. Optional Equipment
  1. Spoke TypeWire
4. Hub Bold Circle Diameter4 1/2"
5. Bearings, Front Wheels, TypeTapered Roller
Width Overall
1. Across Front Fenders67 5/8"
2. Across Rear Fenders66 5/8"

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1934 Plymouth Model PE Detailed Specifications