1937 CADILLAC
Model Designations:
Cadillac, Series 37-60, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 37-65, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 37-70, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 37-75, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 37-85, 12 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 37-90, 16 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 37-60, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Sport Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 37-6027
Base Price: $1,445; Shipping Weight: 3,710 Pounds
Convertible Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 37-6067
Base Price: $1,575; Shipping Weight: 3,745 Pounds
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-6049
Base Price: $1,885; Shipping Weight: 3,885 Pounds
Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-6019
Base Price: $1,545; Shipping Weight: 3,845 Pound
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
General Specifications, Series 37-60
8 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 124 Inches
Engine Type: 90 Degree, L-Head V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 346.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.69:1
Carburetor: Stromberg AA-25 .
Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 26
Capacities, Series 37-60
Cooling System: 30 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Popular Options, Series 37-60
Sidemount Covers, Radio, Seat Covers, Flexible Steering Wheel, Heater, Wheel Trim Rings, Wheel Discs.
Historical Information
The 1937 Cadillac Series 37-60 was introduced on November 1936.
Model Year Production: 7,003
Cadillac, Series 37-65, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-6519
Base Price: $1,945; Shipping Weight: 4,835 Pounds
General Specifications, Series 37-65
8 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 131 Inches
Engine Type: 90 Degree, L-Head V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 346.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.30:1
Carburetor: Stromberg AA-25 .
Tire Size: 7.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28
Capacities, Series 37-65
Cooling System: 30 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Popular Options, Series 37-65
Sidemount Covers, Radio, Seat Covers, Flexible Steering Wheel, Heater, Wheel Trim Rings, Wheel Discs.
Historical Information
The 1937 Cadillac Series 37-65 was introduced on November 1936.
Model Year Production: 2,401
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 37-70, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Sport Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7057
Base Price: $2,645; Shipping Weight: 4,285 Pounds
Convertible Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7067
Base Price: $2,745; Shipping Weight: 4,325 Pounds
Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7019
Base Price: $2,445; Shipping Weight: 4,420 Pound
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7029
Base Price: $2,795; Shipping Weight: 4,460 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 37-75, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7503
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA Pounds
Formal Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7509F
Base Price: $3,395; Shipping Weight: 4,745 Pounds
Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7513
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7519
Base Price: $2,645; Shipping Weight: 4,745 Pounds
Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 36-7509
Base Price: $2,645; Shipping Weight: 4,805 Pounds
Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523
Base Price: $2,795; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7529
Base Price: $3,445; Shipping Weight: 4,980 Pounds
Imperial Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533
Base Price: $2,995; Shipping Weight: 4,985 Pounds
Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7539
Base Price: $3,145; Shipping Weight: 4,780 Pounds
Town Car, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7543
Base Price: $4,545; Shipping Weight: 5,055 Pounds
Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7589-A
Base Price: $NA; Shipping Weight: NA Pounds
Limousine Brougham, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7592
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Cadillac, Fisher Body, Series 37-75, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Special Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523-S
Base Price: $2,445; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds
Special Imperial Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533-S
Base Price: $2,645; Shipping Weight: 4,985 Pounds
Fleetwood Business Cars, Series 37-75, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Commercial Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7053L
Base Price: $ NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Business Imperial Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7513L
Base Price: $ NA Shipping Weight: NA
Business Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523L
Base Price: $ NA Shipping Weight: NA
Business Imperial Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533L
Base Price: $ NA Shipping Weight: NA
Special Business Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523-SL
Base Price: $2,575; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds
Special Business Imperial Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533-SL
Base Price: $2,775; Shipping Weight: 4,985 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
General Specifications, Series 37-70 & 75
8 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: Series 70: 131 Inches; Series 75: 138 Inches
Engine Type: 90 Degree, L-Head V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 346.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.30
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.3:1
Carburetor: Stromberg AA-25 .
Tire Size: 7.50 x 16 inches;
Inflation Pressure, Series 70: Front 28, Rear: 28
Series 75: Front:32, Rear: 32
Capacities, Series 37-70 & 75
Cooling System: 29 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 25 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 4-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Popular Options, Series 37-70 & 75
Sidemount Covers, Radio, Seat Covers, Flexible Steering Wheel, Heater, Wheel Trim Rings, Wheel Discs.
Historical Information
The 1937 Cadillac Series 37-70 & 75 were introduced November 1936.
Model Year Production: 4,232
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 37-85, 12 Cylinder, Body Styles
Formal Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7509F
Base Price: $4,195; Shippind Weight: 5,050 Pounds
Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7513
Base Price: $3,695; Shipping Weight: 5,165 Pounds
Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7519
Base Price: $3,345; Shipping Weight: 5,050 Pounds
Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523
Base Price: $3,495; Shipping Weight: 5,130 Pounds
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7529
Base Price: $4,145; Shipping Weight: 5,165 Pounds
Imperial Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533
Base Price: $3,695; Shipping Weight: 5,165 Pound
Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7539
Base Price: $3,845; Shipping Weight: 5,000 Pounds
Town Car, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7543
Base Price: $5,245; Shipping Weight: 5,230 Pounds
Trunk Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7511
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7518
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7589A
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Limousine Brougham, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7591
Base Price: NA: Shipping Weight: NA
Fleetwood Business Cars, Series 38-85, 12 Cylinder, Body Styles
Business Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7053L
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Business Imperial Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7513L
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Business Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523L
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Business Imperial Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533L
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Special Business Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7523SL
Base Price: $2,575; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds
Special Business Imperial Trunk Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 37-7533SL
Base Price: $2,775; Shipping Weight: 4,985 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
General Specifications, Series 37-85
12 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: 138 Inches
Engine Type: 45 Degree, Overhead Valve, V-12
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4"
Engine Displacement: 368.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 46.90
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.6:1
Carburetor: Dual Detroit Lubricator, Type R-13, L-13, Model 51 .
Tire Size: 7.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 32, Rear: 32
Capacities, Series 37-85
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 25 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 9 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Popular Options, Series 37-85
Sidemount Covers, Radio, Seat Covers, Flexible Steering Wheel, Heater, Wheel Trim Rings, Wheel Discs, Flexible Steering Wheel.
Historical Information
The 1937 Cadillac Series 36-85 was introduced 1n November 1936.
Model Year Production: 478
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 37-90, 16 Cylinder, Body Styles
Imperial Town Cabriolet, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5725LB
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5730S
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Imperial Cabriolet, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5730FL
Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA
Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5733S
Base Price: $7,350; Shipping Weight: 6,085 Pounds
Convertible Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5735
No Other Data Available
Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5775
Base Price: $7,550; Shipping Weight: 6,190 Pounds
Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5775S
Base Price: $7,350; Shipping Weight: 6,190 Pounds
Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5775SF
No Other Data Available
Imperial Cabriolet, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5775FL
Base Price: $7,950; Shipping Weight: 6,210 Pounds
Limousine, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5775H4
No Other Data Available
Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5776
No Other Data Available
Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5780
Base Price: $7,950; Shipping Weight: 6,100 Pounds
Collapsable Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5785
No Other Data Available
Limousine Brougham, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5791
No Other Data Available
Aero Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 37-5799
Base Price: $7,500; Shipping Weight: NA
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
General Specifications, Series 37-90
16 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase: Series 90: 154 Inches
Engine Type: 45 Degree, Overhead Valve, V-16
Bore & Stroke: 3-" X 4"
Engine Displacement: 452.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.60
Horsepower: 185 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.64:1; Optional: 4.31:1 & 4.07:1
Carburetor: Dual Detroit Lubricator, Type R-14, L-14, Model 51 .
Tire Size: 7.50 x 17 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 36, Rear: 36
Capacities, Series 37-90
Cooling System: 24 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 10 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 4-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 6 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Popular Options, Series 37-90
Sidemount Covers, Radio, Seat Covers, Flexible Steering Wheel, Heater, Wheel Trim Rings, Wheel Discs, Flexible Steering Wheel.
Historical Information
The 1937 Cadillac Series 37-90 was introduced in November 1936.
Model Year Production: 50
1937 CADILLAC
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 25 degrees
Ignition Timing: "IGA" Mark on Viabration Damper
Firing Order: 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2 (Odd Numbers on Left Head, Even on Right Head)
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero", Exhaust Zero"
Cylinder Head Torque: 70-75 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero"; Exhaust Zero"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Zero"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens at TDC
Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 66 Lbs @ 1-59/64 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0025"
Exhaust .002"-.0035"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder, Series 60
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .023"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0019"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: Piston should fall @ .002" and hold at .0025"
Pounds Pull on Scale: See Shim Thickness
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.0028"
Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder, Series 70 & 75
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .025"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: Piston should fall @ .002" and hold at .0025"
Pounds Pull on Scale: See Shim Thickness
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.0028"
Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder All Series
Camshaft End Play: Controlled by thrust plate at front bearing.
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0027"-.0037"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.459"-2.4595"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .003"-.006" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.499"-2.4995"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"
Main Bolt Tension: 130-140 Lbs. Ft.
Brake Specifications, Series 60 & 70
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 25-7/8"
Width: Front: 2-1/4", Rear: 2"
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Brake Specifications, Series 75
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front Wheel Length: 27-1/4"; Rear Wheel Length: 30"
Width: 2-1/4",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 60
Caster: +5/8 Degrees
Camber: +5/8 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 70 & 75
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees
Rear Axle Data, Series 60, 70, & 75
Not Available
Tune Up Specifications, 12 Cylinder
Spark Plug Type: Champion 7 or UD-16, or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 37 degrees
Ignition Timing: "IGA" Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 1-4-9-8-5-2-11-10-3-6-7-12 (Odd Numbers on Left Head, Even on Right Head)
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero", Exhaust Zero"
Cylinder Head Torque: NA
Valve Specifications, 12 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero"; Exhaust Zero"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Zero"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens at TDC
Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure:
Inner Spring: 49 Lbs @ 1-13/32" (New Springs)
Outer Spring: 111 Lbs @ 1-37/64" (New Springs)
Combined Pressure of both springs, 160 Lbs
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0015"
Exhaust .001"-.0025"
Piston & Ring Data, 12 Cylinder
Piston Removal: From Below
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .019"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: Piston should fall @ .002" and hold at .0025"
Pounds Pull on Scale: See Shim Thickness
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.0028"
Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Engine Bearing Data, 12 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .005"-.015"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0026"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .004"-.007" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.6245"-2.6250"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"
Main Bolt Tension: 130-140 Lbs. Ft.
Brake Specifications, Series 85
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front Wheel Length: 27-1/4"; Rear Wheel Length: 30"
Width: 2-1/4",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 85
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees
Rear Axle Data, Series 80 & 85
Not Available
Tune Up Specifications, 16 Cylinder
Spark Plug Type: Champion 7 or UD-16 or equivalent.
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 25 degrees
Ignition Timing: "IGA" Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 1-8-9-14-3-6-11-2-15-10-7-4-13-12-5-16
(Odd Numbers on Left Head, Even on Right Head)
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero", Exhaust Zero"
Cylinder Head Torque: NA
Valve Specifications, 16 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero"; Exhaust Zero"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Zero"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens at TDC
Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure:
Inner Spring: 49 Lbs @ 1-13/32" (New Springs)
Outer Spring: 111 Lbs @ 1-37/64" (New Springs)
Combined Pressure of both springs, 160 Lbs
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0015"
Exhaust .001"-.0025"
Piston & Ring Data, 16 Cylinder
Piston Removal: From Below
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .018"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0018"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: Piston should fall @ .002" and hold at .0025"
Pounds Pull on Scale: See Shim Thickness
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.0028"
Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"
Engine Bearing Data, 16 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .005"-.015"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0011"-.0026"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .004"-.007" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.6245"-2.6250"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"
Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Brake Specifications, Series 90
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front: 27-1/4"
Rear: 30"
Width: 2-1/4",
Thickness: 1/4"
Pedal Free Play: 5/16"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 90
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 4-1/2 Degrees
Rear Axle Data, Series 90
Not Available
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Cadillac, Series 60: 6030001
Cadillac, Series 65: 7030001
Cadillac, Series 70: 3130001
Cadillac, Series 75: 3130001
Cadillac, Series 85: 4130001
Cadillac, Series 90; 5130301
1937 Cadillac Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in November 1936.
Total 1937 Cadillac Production was 14,164.
Generator Specifications, Series 50, 60, & 65:
Generator # 918-C
BrushSpring Tension:
Main Brush: 25 Ounces
Third Brush: 17 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts:
Shunt: 1.44-1.56
Third Brush: .89-.94
Maximum Cold Output: 29 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 4,000 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: 28 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 4,200 RPM
Generator Specifications, Series 70 & 75:
Generator # 961-K
BrushSpring Tension: 25 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.0-2.2 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 25 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,650 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: Maximum Output Controlled by Current Regulator
Generator Specifications, V-12 & V-16:
Generator # 933-M
BrushSpring Tension: 25 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.7-2.0 Amperes
Maximum Cold Output: 26 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,600 RPM
Maximum Hot Output: Maximum Output Controlled by Current Regulator
Regulator Specifications, Series 60, 60S & 65:
Regulator #5860
Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 6.3-6.9 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-4 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.4-7.6 Volts
Regulator Specifications, Series 70, 75, 85, & 90:
Regulator #5831
Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 6.9-7.6 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-4 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 26-28 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.4-7.6 Volts
Distributor Specifications, V-8:
Distributor #665-G
Cam Angle: 25 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condensor Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data: Not Applicable
Distributor Specifications, V-12:
Distributor #667-C
Cam Angle: 37 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condensor Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 250 RPM
Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data: Not Applicable
Distributor Specifications, V-16:
Distributor #4118
Cam Angle: 31 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condensor Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 - 1-1/4 Degrees @ 200 RPM
Full Advance: 17 Degrees @ 1,100 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data: Not Applicable
Starting Motor Data
Starter # 727-V
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 5,500 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 16 Ft Lbs of Torque
Starter # 580
Brush Spring Tension: 36-40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.7 Volts, @ 2,200 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 35 Ft Lbs of Torque
Carter Carburetor Data, Series 50:
Carburetor Model: WDO
Carburetor # 374S
Casting #166
Repair Kit # 1071B
Float Level: 13/64"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 - 1-1/4
Metering Rod Gauge # T109-27
Anti-Pump Travel: 16/64"
Loader Percolator Setting: .015"
Un-Idle Setting: 3/16"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .015"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Stromberg Carburetor Data:
Carburetor # AA-25
Part # A-18352
Code # N/A
Repair Kit # RK-18
Float Level: Fuel Should be Level with Bottom of Sight Plug Hole, with Engine Idling
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve, 21/64"
Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .022"
Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: None
Fast Idle Setting: 11/32"
Choke Unloader Setting: 7/32"
Fuel Pump Data:
V-8 Engine:
Pump Model: AB
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
V-12 & V-16 Engine:
Pump Model: D
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
V-12 & V-16 Engine (Vacuum)
Pump Model: K
Maximim Pressure: N/A
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