1950 CADILLAC

1950 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, Series 50-60S, 8 Cylinder

Cadilac, Series 50-61, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 50-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 50-75, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, 60 Special, Series 50-60S, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6019

Base Price: $3,797; Shipping Weight: 4,136 Pounds; Production Total: 13,755

Cadillac, Series 50-61, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6169

Base Price: $2,866; Shipping Weight: 3,822 Pounds; Production Total: 14,931

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6137

Base Price: $2,761; Shipping Weight: 3,829 Pounds; Production Total: 11,839

4 Door Export Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6169

Base Price: $2,866; Shipping Weight: 3,822 Pounds: Production Total: 312

Chasis Only: Production Total: 2

Cadillac, Series 50-62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6219

Base Price: $3,234; Shipping Weight: 4,012 Pound; Production Total: 41,890

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6237

Base Price: $3,150; Shipping Weight: 3,993 Pounds; Production Total: 6,434

Coupe DeVille, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6237DX

Base Price: $3,523; Shipping Weight: 4,074 Pounds; Production Total: 4,507

Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6267

Base Price: $3,654; Shipping Weight: 4,316 Pounds; Production Total: 6,986

Chasis Only: Production Total: 1

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 50-75, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $4,770; Shipping Weight: 4,555 Pounds; Production Total: 716

4 Door Imperial Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 7533X

Base Price: $4,959; Shipping Weight: 4,586 Pounds; Production Total: 743

4 Door Business Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body Code: 7523L

Base Price: NA; Shipping Weight: NA; Production Total: 1

Commercial Chasis: Production Total: 2,052

General Specifications, All Series

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 130"

Series 61: 122"

Series 62: 126"

Series 75: 146-1/2"

Commercial Chasis: 157"

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: 160 @ 3,800 RPM

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

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio:

Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WCD, Model 742S. .

Tire Size:

Series 60S, 61, 62: 8.00 x 15 Inches;

Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear

Series 75: 8.20 x 15 Inches

Inflation Pressures: 28 Front & 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: 120 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, All Series:

Lining Material: Molded

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

Width: 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 #1110819

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 24-30 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: 16 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4-6 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12-16 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Starting Motor Data

Starter # 1107969

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

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

Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 15 Ft Lbs of Torque

Carter Carburetor Data:

Carburetor # 742S

Float Level: 11/64"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/4 - 1-1/4

Pump Adjustment, Using Gauge T109-117S: 30

Metering Rod Gauge #: None Needed

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 7/32"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: 1 Lean

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

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Engine Numbers are identical with Serial Numbers

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Cadillac, Series 60S: 506000001

Cadillac, Series 61: 506100001

Cadillac, Series 62: 506200001

Cadillac, Series 75; 507500001

Popular Options

Hydra-Matic Transmission on Series 61 & 75, Radio, Heater, Rear Window Defroster, Spotlight, Fog Lights, Backup Light, Windshield Washer, Seat Covers, Wheel Discs, White Sidewall Tires.

1950 Cadillac Historical Data

Total 1950 Cadillac Production was 104,168.

1950 Cadillac Colors & Codes

Code Color Name PPG Code

1 Black 9200

2 Hamden Blue Poly 10686

3 Lynton GreenPoly 40927

4 Tyrlian Gray Poly 30513

5 Berkshire Blue Poly 10687

6 ElPaso Beige Poly 20563

7 Corinth Blue 10590

8 Savoy Gray Poly 30760

9 Madeira Maroon Poly 50001

10 French Gray 30398

12 Glacier Green Poly 40928

22 Fiesta Ivory 80419

Marlow Green Poly 40926

Kingswood Gray Poly 30506

Vista Gray Poly 30397

Two Tone Combinations

15 Vista Gray Poly Upper & French Gray Lower

16 Marlow Green Poly Upper & Lynton Green Poly Lower

17 French Gray Upper & Tyrolian Gray Poly Lower

19 Kingswood Gray Poly Upper & Tyrolian Gray Poly Lower

23 Black Upper & Fiesta Ivory Lower