1948 CADILLAC
Model Designations:
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 48-60S, 8 Cylinder
Cadilac, Series 48-61, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac, Series 48-62, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 48-75, 8 Cylinder
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 48-60S, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6069
Base Price: $3,820; Shipping Weight: 4,356 Pounds; Production Total: 6,561
Cadillac, Series 48-61, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6169
Base Price: $2,833; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds; Production Total: 5,081
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6107
Base Price: $2,728; Shipping Weight: 4,068 Pounds; Production Total: 3,521
Chasis Only: Production Total: 1
Cadillac, Series 48-62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6269
Base Price: $2,996; Shipping Weight: 4,179 Pound; Production Total: 23,997
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6207
Base Price: $2,912; Shipping Weight: 4,125 Pounds; Production Total: 4,764
Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6267
Base Price: $3,442; Shipping Weight: 4,449 Pounds; Production Total: 5,450
Chasis Only: Production Total: 2
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 48-75, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 7519X
Base Price: $4,779; Shipping Weight: 4,875 Pounds; Production Total: 225
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 7523X
Base Price: $4,999; Shipping Weight: 4,878 Pounds; Production Total: 499
4 Door Business Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7523L
Base Price: $4,679; Shipping Weight: 4,780 Pounds; Production Total: 90
Imperial Business Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7533L
Base Price: $4,868; Shipping Weight: 4,839 Pounds; Production Total: 64
Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 7533X
Base Price: $5,199; Shipping Weight: 4,959 Pounds; Production Total: 382
Chasis Only: Production Total: 2
General Specifications, All Series
Wheelbase:
Series 60S: 133"
Series 61: 126"
Series 62: 126"
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: 260 Ft. Lbs. & 1,700 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Not Available
Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-26 (Models: 380154 or 380871), or Carter WCD, (Models 595S or 595SA). .
Tire Size:
Series 60S, 61, 62: 8.20 x 15 Inches;
Inflation Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Series 75: 7.50:16
Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & 32 Rear
Capacities, Series 48-60S, 61, & 62:
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 48-75
Cooling System: 25 Quarts, Without Heater
26 Quarts, With Heater
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 .028;
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
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 375 RPM
Automatic Transmission (In Drive): 375 RPM
Minimum Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 105 PSI
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 .0005"-.0025"
Exhaust .0015"-.0035"
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: .0022"-.0035"
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: 60-65 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4995"-2.5000"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0008" -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"
Main Bolt Tension: 130-140 Lbs. Ft.
Brake Specifications, Series 60S, 61, & 62:
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 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: Zero 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 #1118242
Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 6.4 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting, Adjust to 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 36 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
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 # 595S-SA
Float Level: 9/64"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/2 - 1-1/2
Pump Adjustment, Using Gauge T109-117S: 27
Metering Rod Gauge # T109-163
Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index
Stromberg Carburetor Data:
Carburetor # AAV-26
Part # 380154
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 Pressure: 4 - 4-3/4 PSI
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Cadillac, Series 60S: 4860000001
Cadillac, Series 61: 4861000001
Cadillac, Series 62: 4862000001
Cadillac, Series 75; 4875000001
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1948 Cadillac Historical Data
Total 1948 Cadillac Production was 50,189.
1948 Cadillac Colors & Codes
Code Color Name PPG Code
1 Black 9200
2 Amherst Blue Poly 10095
3 Cavern Green 40075
4 Tyrlian Gray Poly 30513
5 Cypress Green Poly 40573
6 ElPaso Beige Poly 20037
7 Horizon Blue 10472
8 Kingswood Gray Poly 30506
9 Madeira Maroon Poly 50001
10 French Gray 30398
16 Lucerne Green Poly 10370
17 Belden Blue Poly 10304
Ardsley Green Poly 40572
Vista Gray Poly 30397
Two Tone Combinations
12 Ardsley Green Poly Upper & Cypress Green Poly Lower
13 Kingswood Gray Poly Upper & Tyrolian Gray Poly Lower
15 Vista Gray Poly Upper & French Gray Lower
19 French Gray Upper & Lucerne Green Poly Lower
20 Horizon Blue Upper & Belden Blue Poly Lower
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