1942 CADILLAC
Model Designations:
Cadillac, Series 42-60S, 8 Cylinder
Cadilac, Series 42-61, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 42-62, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 42-63, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 42-67, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 42-75, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 42-60S, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, Body Code: 42-6069
Base Price: $2,195; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, Division Window, Body Code: 42-6069-F
Base Price: $2,589; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total Series Production: 1,875
Cadillac, Series 42-61, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6107
Base Price: $1,560; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, Body Code: 42-6109
Base Price: $1,647; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total Series Production: 5,700
Cadillac, Series 42-62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6207
Base Price: $1,667; Shipping Weight: 4,105 Pounds
DeLuxe Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6207D
Base Price: $1,754; Shipping Weight: 4,125 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, Body Code: 42-6269
Base Price: $1,754; Shipping Weight: 4,185 Pound
DeLuxe 4 Door Sedan DeLuxe, Body Code: 42-6269D
Base Price: $1,836; Shipping Weight: 4,205 Pound
DeLuxe Convertible Coupe DeLuxe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6267D
Base Price: $2,020; Shipping Weight: 4,365 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total Series Production: 4,961
Cadillac, Series 42-63, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, Body Code: 42-6319
Base Price: $1,882; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total Series Production: 1,750
Cadillac, Series 67, Body Styles
Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6719
Base Price: $2,896; Shipping Weight: 4,605 Pounds
Sedan with Division Window, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6719F
Base Price: $3,045; Shipping Weight: 4,665 Pounds
Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6723
Base Price: $3,045; Shipping Weight: 4,680 Pounds
Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 42-6733
Base Price: $3,204; Shipping Weight: 4,775 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total Series Production: 700
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 42-75, Body Styles
Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7519
Base Price: $3,306; Shipping Weight: 4,750 Pounds
Trunk Sedan, Division Window, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7519F
Base Price: $3,459; Shipping Weight: 4,810 Pounds
Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7523
Base Price: $3,459; Shipping Weight: 4,800 Pounds
Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7533
Base Price: $3,613; Shipping Weight: 4,860 Pounds
Formal Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7559
Base Price: $4,330; Shipping Weight: 4,900 Pounds
Formal Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7533F
Base Price: $4,484; Shipping Weight: 4,915 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
Total Series Production, including Business Cars: 1,527
Business Car Series 42-75, Body Styles
Business Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7523L
Base Price: $3,152; Shipping Weight: 4,750 Pounds
Business Imperial Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 42-7533L
Base Price: $3,306; Shipping Weight: 4,810 Pounds
Production Totals by Body Style are not available.
General Specifications, All Series
8 Cylinder Engine
Wheelbase:
Series 60S: 133"
Series 61 & 63: 126"
Series 62: 129"
Series 67: 139"
Series 75: 136"
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:
Series 60S, 61, 62, 63: 3.77:1; Optional: 3,36:1
Series 67, 75: 4.27:1; Optional: 3.77:1
Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-26 or Carter WDO 486S .
Tire Size:
Series 60s, 61, 62, 63: 7.00 x 15 Inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28
Series 67, 75: 7.50 X 16 Inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24; Rear, 32
Capacities, Series 42-60S, 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 42-75
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 # 1102693
Output: 36 Amperes @ 3,500 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-.1.9
Generator # 1102694
Output: 36 Amperes @ 3,500 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-.1.9
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 # 1107931
Rotation: Clockwise
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
Carter Carburetor Data:
Carburetor Model: WCD
Carburetor # 486S
Casting # 385
Repair Kit # 1331A
Float Level: 9/64"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 - 1-13/4
Metering Rod Gauge # T109-163
Anti-Pump Travel: 23/64" (Long Stroke)
Loader Percolator Setting: None
Un-Idle Setting: 3/16"
Fast Idle Adjustment: .015"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Stromberg Carburetor Data:
Carburetor # AAV-26
Part # 3800063
Code # 205-10A
Repair Kit # RK-125
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: 6380001
Cadillac, Series 61: 5380001
Cadillac, Series 62: 8380001
Cadillac, Series 63: 7380001
Cadillac, Series 67: 9380001
Cadillac, Series 75; 3380001
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1942 Cadillac Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in September 1941.
Total 1942 Cadillac Production was 16,513.
1942 Cadillac Colors & Codes
Code Color Name PPG Code
1 Black 9200
2 Antionette Blue 10072
3 Cavern Green 40075
4 Gunmetal Poly 30052
5 Ivy Green Poly 40098
6 Pawnee Beige Poly 20211
7 Marlboro Blue Poly 10248
8 Sussex Gray Poly 30269
9 Madeira Maroon Poly 50001
10A Rockledge Gray 30085
11A Bahama Blue Poly 10103
14A Shetland Gray Poly 30086
Asbury Green Poly 40100
Berkeley Gray Poly 30070
Devon Green 40099
Two Tone Combinations
10 Devon Green Upper & Rockledge Gray Lower
11 Shetland Gray Poly Upper & Bahama Blue Poly Lower
12 Asbury Green Poly Upper & Ivy Green Poly Lower
13 Berkeley Gray Poly Upper & Genmetal Gray Poly Lower
14 Bahama Blue Poly Upper & Shetland Gray Poly Lower
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