1949 CADILLAC

1949 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 49-60S, 8 Cylinder

Cadilac, Series 49-61, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 49-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 49-75, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 49-60S, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6069X

Base Price: $3,828; Shipping Weight: 4,129 Pounds; Production Total: 11,399

Special Coupe DeVille, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6037X

Price & Weight Not Available: Production Total: 1

Cadillac, Series 49-61, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6169

Base Price: $2,893; Shipping Weight: 3,919 Pounds; Production Total: 15,738

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6107

Base Price: $2,788; Shipping Weight: 3,838 Pounds; Production Total: 6,409

Chasis Only: Production Total: 1

Cadillac, Series 49-62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6269

Base Price: $3,050; Shipping Weight: 3,959 Pound; Production Total: 37,617

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6207

Base Price: $2,966; Shipping Weight: 3,862 Pounds; Production Total: 7,515

Coupe DeVille, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6237

Base Price: $3,496; Shipping Weight: 4,033 Pounds; Production Total: 2,150

Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6267X

Base Price: $3,497; Shipping Weight: 4,218 Pounds; Production Total: 8,000

4 Door Export Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6269

Base Price: $3,050; Shipping Weight: 3,956 Pounds; Production Total: 360

Chasis Only: Production Total: 1

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 49-75, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 7519X

Base Price: $4,750; Shipping Weight: 4,579 Pounds; Production Total: 220

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 7523X

Base Price: $4,970; Shipping Weight: 4,626 Pounds; Production Total: 595

4 Door Business Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7523L

Base Price: $4,650; Shipping Weight: 4,522 Pounds; Production Total: 35

Imperial Business Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7533L

Base Price: $4,839; Shipping Weight: 4,573 Pounds; Production Total: 25

Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 7533X

Base Price: $5,170; Shipping Weight: 4,648 Pounds; Production Total: 626

Chasis Only: Production Total: 1

Commercial Chasis: Production Total: 1,861

General Specifications, All Series

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 133"

Series 61: 126"

Series 62: 126"

Series 75: 136"

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3-13/16" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 331.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.50

Horsepower: 150 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio:

Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WCD, (Models 628S or 722S). .

Tire Size:

Series 60S, 61, 62: 8.20 x 15 Inches;

Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear

Series 75: 7.50:16

Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & 32 Rear

Capacities, Series All Series:

Cooling System: 18 Quarts, Without Heater

19 Quarts, With Heater

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 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 48X, Champion UJ-18Y or J-18Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .015

Distributor Cam Angle: 25 degrees

Ignition Timing: "A" Mark on Viabration Damper

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero", Exhaust Zero"

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 375 RPM

Automatic Transmission (In Drive): 375 RPM

Minimum Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero"; Exhaust Zero"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Zero"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 39.7 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 44 degrees; Exhaust 44 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 60 Lbs @ 1-11/16 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 .0305"

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: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring:

Top Ring: .0017"-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .0013"-.0026"

Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder All Series

Camshaft End Play: Controlled by spring & plunger.

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0022"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2488"-2.2493"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.002"

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

Rod Bolt Tension: 40-45 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.5000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0008" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-100 Lbs. Ft.

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

Lining Material: Molded

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

Width: 2-1/4"

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 # 1102700

Output: 45 Amperes @ 3,500 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-.1.9

Regulator Specifications:

Regulator #1118357

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 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 42 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110812

Rotation: Counter-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: 3/4 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 18-3/4 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-8 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees

Starting Motor Data

Starter # 1107945

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 # 682S

Float Level: 9/64"

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

Pump Adjustment, Using Gauge T109-117S: 24

Metering Rod Gauge # T109-163

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: 1 Rich

Carter Carburetor Data:

Carburetor # 722S

Float Level: 9/64"

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

Pump Adjustment, Using Gauge T109-117S: 32

Metering Rod Gauge #: None Needed

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 - 5-1/4 PSI

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Cadillac, Series 60S: 4960000001

Cadillac, Series 61: 4961000001

Cadillac, Series 62: 4962000001

Cadillac, Series 75; 4975000001

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1949 Cadillac Historical Data

Total 1949 Cadillac Production was 92,554.

1949 Cadillac Colors & Codes

Code Color Name PPG Code

1 Black 9200

2 Triumph Blue Poly 10550

3 Dartmouth Green 40692

4 Tyrlian Gray Poly 30513

5 Cypress Green Poly 40573

6 ElPaso Beige Poly 20563

7 Horizon Blue 10472

9 Madeira Maroon Poly 50001

10 French Gray 30398

16 Lucerne Green Poly 10370

17 Corinth Blue 10590

18 Avalon Gray Poly 30621

21 Chartruse 40693

22 Fiesta Ivory 80419

Ardsley Green Poly 40572

Kingswood Gray Poly 30506

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 & Dartmouth Green Lower