Luxury Cars
USA
1930s

Plymouth Deluxe PJ, P2, P4 and P6 

Plymouth Deluxe PJ, P2, P4 and P6

Production period:

1935 to 1939

Body versions:

Saloon, Pullman sedan, station wagon, coupé, convertible

Engines:

Gasoline engine:
3.3 litres (60 kW)

Length:

4684-5440 mm

Wheelbase:

2845-3353 mm

Curb weight:

1216-1490 kg

 

The Plymouth Deluxe Models PJ, P2, P4 and P6 produced under the Plymouth brand in the model years 1935-1939.

History

The model PJ - a model name for all equipment lines this year - was completely redesigned. The wheelbase of the new X-frame was uniformly 2870 mm. The bodies were rounder and there were now also limousines with separate trunk, called "touring limousines". The doors were now hinged in front rather than behind. The performance of the 3.3-liter engine increased to 82 bhp (60 kW).

1936 appeared the Deluxe, model P2. The car was again redesigned - chassis and sheet thicknesses differed fundamentally - but looked similar to the model PJ of the previous year. So, the customers felt this only as a facelift.

The 1937 model P4 had a 1 "smaller wheelbase (2845 mm), but the bodies were longer than last year. The radiator grille was a bit more rounded and looked with his centre bar not dissimilar to the contemporary BMW models.

1938 appeared the model P6, whose fenders were pulled even further forward. Overall, the vehicles made a squat impression, which did not go down well with the audience. Just in this jubilee year (10 years Plymouth) broke the sales figures, although the new model now safety glass around and in the dashboard for security reasons countersunk switch offered.

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Technical

Service

  • Plymouth Deluxe PJ, P2, P4 P6 Service Guide (1935-1939)

    ENGINE

    BORE/STROKE -3 1/8 x 4 3/8 in.
    CAPACITY -3.302.07 c.c.
    FIRING ORDER - 1-5-3-6-2-4
    OIL PRESSURE - (Hot) 30—45 lb./sq. in.

    CARBURETTOR
    Type - Carter
    Settings -Manually adjusted

    TAPPET CLEARANCES : (Hot)
    Inlet - 0.006"
    Exhaust - 0.008"

    VALVE-TIMING
    INDICATION -Crankshaft pulley
    VALVE TIMING - 6° A,T.D.C.


    BREAKER GAP - 0•020"
    PLUG GAP -0•025"

    IGNITION-TIMING
    INDICATION -Crankshaft
    IGNITION TIMING -4° A.T.D.C.

    CLUTCH
    Type -Single Dry Plate
    Linings -Composition

    BRAKES
    Type -Hydraulic
    Linings -Die pressed

    AXLE - FRONT
    Type —Reverse Elliot -Seamless, tubular section
    Steering knuckle and arm material -Nickel chromium steel
    Steering knuckle pivot thrust taken by - Ball bearing
    Steering knuckle pivot diameter-51/64"
    Steering knuckle pivot bearing -
    Upper Type — Cage type straight roller bearing
    Length — 1"
    Lower Type — Steel backed lead—bronze bushing
    Length — 1-13/64"
    Tie rod joints Type — Ball and socket
    Drag link joints Type -Ball and socket
    Road clearance — 8 1/2"at axle center


    AXLE - REAR
    Type — Semi—floating
    Housing — material — Steel stamping
    Thickness of Drive gears
    Type - Hypoid
    material - Amola and Nickel molybdenum steel

    Ratio Sedan — 4.1:1
    Number of teeth in ring gear - 41
    Number of teeth in pinion - 10
    Ring gear diameter - 9 1/4"
    Pinion bearing Type — Tapered roller
    Differential bearing Type — Tapered roller
    Axle shaft material — Amola steel
    Bearing Type -Tapered roller
    Lubricant capacity — 3/14 pints

    TOE-IN - o" to 1/8"
    CAMBER - 1/2° from 1939 0°
    CASTER ANGLE - 2° from 1939 0°
    KING PIN ANGLE -9 1/2° +1/2°

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