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1972 Plymouth Suburban Series PM/PH/PP
Suburban - 3 seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,079.00
No. Produced 2,773
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 4
Passengers 9
Model Number PM46
Weight 4,360lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 222 inches
Width 79.9 inches
Height 57.1 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 63.4 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 317.58 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 260@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on front of block just below left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.94 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Leaf springs
Power
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size L84 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 16.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting PM46G2a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1972 Plymouth - Coming Through For YouDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Passenger Car Service Manual 1972 (ImperialChryslerPlymouth)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Basic Specifications (1972)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries April 1 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age April 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Silver Frost Metallic
Blue Sky
True Blue Metallic
Regal Blue
Burnished Red Metallic
Mist Green
Amber Sherwood Metallic
Forest Green Metallic
Sahara Beige
Coral Turquoise Metallic
Chestnut Metallic
Spinnaker White
Formal Black
Sun Fire Yellow
Honey Gold
Golden Haze Metallic
Tahitian Gold Metallic
Basin Street Blue
Rallye Red
Autumn Bronze Metallic
Tor-Red
Lemon Twist
These are standard Plymouth colors
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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