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1932 Desoto SC Standard 6 Series
Chassis
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 83
Body Maker
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 112 3/8 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 211.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.35 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 75@3400
Rated Horsepower 25.3
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Prefix SC-SCX
Engine No. Location Left side of block between No. 1 and 2 cylinders.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Ball
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size 8 7/8 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.62 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 3 1/4 Pints
Cooling System 14 1/2 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 1/2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
VIN/Serial no.
VIN Description
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Additional Information

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The New De Soto 6 (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal March 1932Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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