1935 Plymouth Model PJ Detailed Specifications

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

• Engine
  • Data
    • Number of Cylinders6
    • Bore3 1/8 inches
    • Stroke4 3/8 inches
    • Displacement201.3 cubic inches
    • Maximum B.H.P82 at 3600 R.P.M. [AD 1935b]
    • Compression Ratio6.7 to 1 [Chrysler 1975 P-24]
    • Compression pressure114 PSI at cranking speed [SK 2002 27]
  • Camshaft
    • DriveSilent chain — non-adjustable [AD 1935b]
    • Chain Data48 links, 1" wide, 1/2" pitch [AD 1935b]
    • Valve TimingTiming marks on sprockets opposite each other [AD 1935b]
    • Bearings4, 3 babbit lined, rear in block [AD 1935b]
    • End Thrust Taken OnThrust plate front end [AD 1935b]
    • Bearing Clearance0.0015" to 0.0025" [AD 1935b]
  • Connecting Rods
    • End Clearance0.003" [AD 1935b]
    • Diameter Clearance0.001" [AD 1935b]
  • Cooling
    • Capacity15 quarts [SK 2002 27]
    • Pump DriveBelt [AD 1935b]
    • Belt SizeV — 48 13/16" x 25/32" [AD 1935b]
    • Pump Packing AdjustmentPackless type [AD 1935b]
  • Crankshaft
    • Number of Bearings4 [AD 1935b]
    • MaterialRemovable, babbit lined steel [AD 1935b]
    • End Thrust Taken OnRear Bearing [AD 1935b]
    • End Clearance0.003" to 0.007" [AD 1935b]
    • Diameter Clearance0.001" to 0.002" [AD 1935b]
  • Fuel System
    • Carburetor MakeBall & Ball [AD 1935b]
    • TypeDown draft, plain tube [AD 1935b]
    • AdjustmentIdle adjustment only, high speed fixed jets [AD 1935b]
    • Fuel DeliveryMechanical Pump [AD 1935b]
  • Lubrication
    • TypePressure [AD 1935b]
    • Pump TypeGear [AD 1935b]
    • Oil Capacity5 quarts [SK 2002 27]
    • Oil Pressure30 to 60 lbs. at normal driving speeds [AD 1935b]
    • AdjustmentNon-adjustable, replace springs in valve [AD 1935b]
    • Winter OilS.A.E. No. 20W or 10W [AD 1935b]
    • Summer OilS.A.E. No. 30 [AD 1935b]
  • Pistons
    • MaterialAluminum Alloy, T-Slot, cam ground [AD 1935b]
    • Bottom Clearance0.001" to 0.0015" [AD 1935b]
  • Piston Rings
    • Gap0.007" to 0.015" [AD 1935b]
    • Number of Compression Rings2 [AD 1935b]
    • Compression Ring Width1/8" [AD 1935b]
    • Number of Oil Rings2 [AD 1935b]
    • Oil Ring Width5/32" [AD 1935b]
  • Piston Pins
    • TypeFloating [AD 1935b]
    • Fit in PistonTight thumb push fit at 120°F [AD 1935b]
    • Fit in RodTight thumb push fit at 70°F [AD 1935b]
  • Valves
    • Diameter Exhaust1 5/32" [AD 1935b]
    • Diameter Intake1 5/16" [AD 1935b]
    • Stem Diameter0.340" [AD 1935b]
    • Seat Angle45° [AD 1935b]
    • Tappet TypeMushroom [AD 1935b]
    • Tappet Clearance
      • Hot Engine
        • Inlet0.006" [SK 2002 27]
        • Exhaust0.008" [SK 2002 27]
      • For valve timing
        • Inlet0.011" [SK 2002 27]
    • GuidesRemovable [AD 1935b]
    • Spring Pressure
      • Valve Closed34 to 38 lbs. [AD 1935b]
      • Valve Open77 to 83 lbs. [AD 1935b]
• Chassis
  • Axle, Front
    • Wheel bearingsTaper-roller
    • Caster
      • [NAPA 1937]1° to 2.5°, preferred 2°
      • [AD 1935b]1° to 3°, preferred 2°
    • Camber
      • [NAPA 1937]1/4° to 3/4°, preferred 1/4°
      • [AD 1935b]1/2° + or - 1/4°
    • Toe in
      • [NAPA 1937]1/16"
      • [AD 1935b]0" to 7/8"
    • King Pin Angle8.5° [AD 1935b]
    • Tie Rod AdjustmentThreaded [AD 1935b]
  • Axle, Rear
    • TypeSemi-floating, spiral bevel [AD 1935b]
    • Pinion Bearing TypeTaper Roller [AD 1935b]
    • AdjustmentShims [AD 1935b]
    • End Play0.004" to 0.006" [AD 1935b]
    • Lash0.005" to 0.010" [AD 1935b]
    • Diff. Bearing TypeTaper Roller [AD 1935b]
    • AdjustmentAdjusting Nut [AD 1935b]
    • End Play0.016" tension [AD 1935b]
    • Lubricant Capacity3 1/4 pints [AD 1935b]
  • Brake, Hand
    • TypeExternal Contracting
    • LocationRear of transmission
    • Lining Size18 13/32"x2"x5/32" [AD 1935b]
    • Lining to drum clearance1/16" [AD 1935a 26]
  • Brake, Service
    • TypeLockheed Hydraulic Internal Expanding
    • Lining TypeMoulded [AD 1935b]
    • Lining Size19 3/16"x2"x3/16" [AD 1935b]
    • AdjustmentCam at each shoe [AD 1935b]
    • Shoe to drum clearance
      • Bottom
        • [AD 1935a 26]0.006"
        • [AD 1935b]0.005"
      • Top
        • [AD 1935a 26]0.012"
        • [AD 1935b]0.010"
    • Brake Effort50-50 [AD 1935b]
  • Clutch
    • TypeSingle plate, ventilated, knife-edge type [AD 1935b]
    • Facing TypeAsbestos [AD 1935b]
    • Pilot Bearing TypeBronze [AD 1935b]
    • Throwout BearingNice 5068-1 [AD 1935b]
  • Springs
    • Type FrontSemi-elliptic [AD 1935b]
    • Type RearSemi-elliptic [AD 1935b]
    • Shackle AdjustmentU &mdash Threaded [AD 1935b]
  • Steering Gear
    • TypeWorm and Roller [AD 1935b]
    • Adjustments
      • Column End PlayShims at lower cover [AD 1935b]
      • Cross-shaftAdjusting Screw [AD 1935b]
      • MeshShims at housing cover [AD 1935b]
    • LubricantFluid Gear Lubricant [AD 1935b]
  • Transmission
    • TypeHelical gear [AD 1935b]
    • Main Shaft Bearing Type and No.M.R.C. 207 F.G. [AD 1935b]
    • Counter Shaft Bearing TypeStraight Roller [AD 1935b]
• Electrical
  • Battery
    • Cells3
    • Voltage6
    • Specific Gravity
      • Charged1.250
      • Discharged1.150
    • Capacity86 amp. hr. [AD 1935b]
    • Plates13 [AD 1935b]
  • Generator
    • MakeAuto-Lite [AD 1935b]
    • DriveBelt [AD 1935b]
    • RegulationVoltage control and third brush [AD 1935b]
    • ThermostatNone [AD 1935b]
    • Output, Cold
      • PJ Deluxe21 amps, 8.6 volts, 2400 R.P.M. [AD 1935b]
      • PJ Standard18 amps, 8.3 volts, 2400 R.P.M. [AD 1935b]
    • Output, Hot
      • PJ Deluxe18 1/2 amps, 8.4 volts, 2400 R.P.M. [AD 1935b]
      • PJ Standard15.2 amps, 8 volts, 2400 R.P.M. [AD 1935b]
    • Brush Spring Tension18 oz. [AD 1935b]
    • Cutout to Close6.5 to 7.3 volts [AD 1935b]
    • Amps Discharge to Open0 to 3 [AD 1935b]
    • Field Fuse
      • PJ Deluxe5 amps [AD 1935b]
      • PJ Standardnone [AD 1935b]
  • Ignition
    • Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
    • DistributorAuto-Lite IGS-4003 [NAPA 1937]
    • CoilAuto-Lite [AD 1935b]
    • Distributor RotationClockwise from above [AD 1935b]
    • Breaker Points
      • Breaker point gap0.020" [NAPA 1937]
      • Cam Angle (Degrees)38° [NAPA 1937]
      • Points openTop dead center
    • Distributor Test Specifications[NAPA 1937]
      • Auto-Lite IGS-4003
        • Mechanical Advance11° at 1600 RPM.
        • Vacuum Advance11° Maximum
        • Contact spring tension19 to 23 oz.
    • Coil Amps Engine Idling2.5 amps [AD 1935b]
    • Coil Amps Engine Stopped5.5 amps [AD 1935b]
    • Spark plugs14 mm metric
      • Original PlugsAC K9 [SK 2002 27]
      • Gap0.025"
  • Lamps
    • Head2320 [NAPA 1937]
    • Instrument63 [NAPA 1937]
    • Auxiliary Lights55 [NAPA 1937]
    • Dome87 [NAPA 1937]
    • Stop and Tail1158 [NAPA 1937]
    • Fuse(s)
      • Back of Ammeter20 amp. [NAPA 1937]
      • Generator Field5 amp. [NAPA 1937]
      • Dual Horn20 amp. (next to starter) [NAPA 1937]
  • Starting Motor
    • MakeAuto-Lite [AD 1935b]
    • DriveMechanical positive shift [AD 1935b]
    • RotationClockwise facing drive end [AD 1935b]
    • Lock Torque13 ft. lbs., 525 amps, 3.4 volts [AD 1935b]
    • Brush Spring Tension18 oz. [AD 1935b]