1941 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac, Series 41-60S, 8 Cylinder

Cadilac, Series 41-61, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 41-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 41-63, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 41-67, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 41-75, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 41-60S, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

Special Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6019S

Base Price: $2,195; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Pounds

Special Sedan, Sunshine Turret Top, 5 Passenger , Body Code: 41-6019S-A

Price & Weight Not Available

Special Sedan, Division Window, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6019S-F

Base Price: $2,345; Shipping Weight: 4,290 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Total Series Production: 4,101

Cadillac, Series 41-61, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6127

Base Price: $1,345; Shipping Weight: 3,985 Pounds

Coupe DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6127D

Base Price: $1,435; Shipping Weight: 4,005 Pounds

Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6109

Base Price: $1,445; Shipping Weight: 4,065 Pounds

Trunk Sedan DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6109D

Base Price: $1,535; Shipping Weight: 4,085 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Total Series Production: 29,258

Cadillac, Series 41-62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6227

Base Price: $1,420; Shipping Weight: 3,950 Pounds

Coupe DeLuxe, 2/4 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6227D

Base Price: $1,510; Shipping Weight: 3,970 Pounds

Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6219

Base Price: $1,495; Shipping Weight: 4,030 Pound

Trunk Sedan DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6219D

Base Price: $1,535; Shipping Weight: 4,050 Pound

Convertible Coupe DeLuxe, 2/4 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6267D

Base Price: $1,795; Shipping Weight: 4,045 Pounds

Convertible Sedan DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6229D

Base Price: $2,195; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Total Series Production: 24,734

Cadillac, Series 41-63, Body Styles

Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-6319

Base Price: $1,696; Shipping Weight: 4,140 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Total Series Production: 5,050

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 41-75, Body Styles

Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7519

Base Price: $2,995; Shipping Weight: 4,750 Pounds

Trunk Sedan, Division Window, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7519F

Base Price: $3,150; Shipping Weight: 4,810 Pounds

Trunk Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7523

Base Price: $3,140; Shipping Weight: 4,800 Pounds

Trunk Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7533

Base Price: $3,295; Shipping Weight: 4,860 Pounds

Formal Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7559

Base Price: $3,920; Shipping Weight: 4,900 Pounds

Formal Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7533F

Base Price: $4,045; Shipping Weight: 4,915 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

Total Series Production, including Business Cars: 2,104

Business Car Series 41-75, Body Styles

Business Trunk Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7523L

Base Price: $2,895; Shipping Weight: 4,750 Pounds

Business Trunk Imperial Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 41-7533L

Base Price: $3,050; Shipping Weight: 4,810 Pounds

Production Totals by Body Style are not available.

General Specifications, Series 41-60S, 61, 62, & 63

8 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 126 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: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 150 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 3.77:1; Optional: 3.36:1

Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-26 or Carter WDO 506S .

Tire Size: 7.00 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

General Specifications, Series 41-67

8 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 139 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: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 150 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.27:1; Optional: 3.77:1

Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-26 or Carter WDO 506S .

Tire Size: 7.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32

General Specifications, Series 41-75

8 Cylinder Engine

Wheelbase: 136 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: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 150 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.27:1; Optional: 3.77:1

Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-26 or Carter WDO 506S .

Tire Size: 7.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32

Capacities, Series 41-60S, 61, 62, 63 & 67

Cooling System: 25 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 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

Hydramatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts, Use Hydra-Matic Fluid Only

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, Series 41-75

Cooling System: 25 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 24 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

Hydramatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts, Use Hydra-Matic Fluid Only

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Spark Plug Type: AC 104, Champion Y-4 or UY-6, 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"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .0196"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 11

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .0023"-.0041"

Lower Ring: .0013"-.0026"

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: .0015"-.0033"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.4590"-2.4595"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .008"-.014" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-60 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0015" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"

Main Bolt Tension: 130-140 Lbs. Ft.

Brake Specifications, Series 60S, 61, 62, & 63

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24-1/2"

Width: Front: 2-1/4", Rear: 2"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/4"

Brake Specifications, Series 67 & 75

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24-1/2"

Width: Front: 2-1/4", Rear: 2-1/2"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/4"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series

Caster: - 2-1/8 Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In; 1/16"

Kingpin Angle: 6 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, All Series

Not Available

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: AC

Temperature: AC

Oil Pressure: AC

Ammeter: AC

Generator Specifications:

Generator # 1102661

BrushSpring Tension: 25 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-.1.9

Maximum Cold Output: 30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,750 RPM

Maximum Hot Output: Maximum Output Controlled by Current Regulator

Generator # 1102686

BrushSpring Tension: 25 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-.1.9

Maximum Cold Output: 30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,750 RPM

Maximum Hot Output: Maximum Output Controlled by Current Regulator

Regulator Specifications:

Regulator #1118202

Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 6.2-6.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-4 Amperes

Voltage Regulator Setting, Adjust to 7.4 Volts

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage (Hot): 7.2-7.4 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110807

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 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:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-7 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-18 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees

Starting Motor Data

Starter # 1107923

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 16 Ft Lbs of Torque

Carter Carburetor Data:

Carburetor Model: WDO

Carburetor # 506S

Casting # 277

Repair Kit # 1093

Float Level: 1/8"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 - 1-1/2

Metering Rod Gauge # T109-113

Anti-Pump Travel: 25/64"

Loader Percolator Setting: .015"

Un-Idle Setting: 13/64"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .023"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Stromberg Carburetor Data:

Carburetor # AAV-26

Part # 380015

Code # 205-8

Repair Kit # RK-108

Float Level: Fuel Should be Level with Bottom of Sight Plug Hole, with Engine Idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve, Controlled by manifold vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .040"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .012"

Fast Idle Setting: 32

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Carburetor # AAV-26

Part # 380048

Code # 205-9

Repair Kit # RK-108

Float Level: Fuel Should be Level with Bottom of Sight Plug Hole, with Engine Idling

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve, Controlled by manifold vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .040"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .012"

Fast Idle Setting: 32

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: AX

Maximum Pressure: 4-3/4 PSI

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Cadillac, Series 60S: 6340001

Cadillac, Series 61: 5340001

Cadillac, Series 62: 8340001

Cadillac, Series 63: 7340001

Cadillac, Series 67: 9340001

Cadillac, Series 75; 3340001

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1941 Cadillac Historical Data

Model Year Introduction was in September 1940.

Total 1941 Cadillac Production was 66,169.

1941 Cadillac Colors & Codes

Code Color Name PPG Code

51 Black 9200

52 Antionette Blue 10072

53 Cavern Green 40075

54 Gunmetal Poly 30052

55 ElCentro Green Poly 40086

56 Manaqua Beige Poly 20046

57 Monica Blue Poly 10086

58 McKinley Gray Poly 30068

59 Valcour Maroon Poly 50021

Rivermist Gray 30069

Dusty Gray 30066

Fairoaks Green Poly 40087

Berkeley Gray Poly 30070

Crystal Blue Poly 10086

Ocean Blue Poly 10088

Berkshire Green Poly 40074

Cimaroon Green Poly 40123

Two Tone Combinations

60 Rivermist Gray Upper & Dusty Gray Lower

61 Fairoaks Green Poly Upper & ElCentro Green Poly Lower

62 Berkeley Gray Poly Upper & Gunmental Gray Poly Lower

63 Crystal Blue Poly Upper & Ocean Blue Poly Lower

64 Berkshire Green Poly Upper & Cimarron Green Poly Lower

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