1953 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, Series 53-60, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 53-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 53-75, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado, Series 53-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, 60 Special, Series 60, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6019X

Base Price: $4,305; Shipping Weight: 4,337 Pounds;

Production Total: 20,000

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6219

Base Price: $3,666; Shipping Weight: 4,201 Pound;

Production Total: 47,640

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

Base Price: $3,571; Shipping Weight: 4,189 Pounds;

Production Total: 14,353

Coupe DeVille, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6237DX

Base Price: $3,995; Shipping Weight: 4,252 Pounds;

Production Total: 14,550

Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6267X

Base Price: $4,144; Shipping Weight: 4,476 Pounds;

Production Total: 8,367

Chasis, Body Code: 62

Production Total: 4

Eldorado Special:

Sport Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Code: 6267SX

Base Price: $7,750; Shipping Weight: 4,799

Production Total: 532

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 7523X

Base Price: $5,604; Shipping Weight: 4,801 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,435

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

Base Price: $5,818; Shipping Weight: 4,853 Pounds;

Production Total: 765

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 8880S;

Production Total: 2,005

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 130"

Series 62: 126"

Series 75: 146-3/4"

Tire Sizes:

Series 75: 8.20 X 15"

All Others: 8.00 X 15"

Axle Ratios:

Series 60S & 62: 3.07:1

Series 75: 3.77:1

Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

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

Engine Displacement: 331.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 46.50

Horsepower: 210 @ 4,150 RPM

Torque: 330 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,700 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Capacities, Series All Series:

Cooling System: 19-3/4 Quarts, Without Heater

20-3/4 Quarts, With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints

Hydramatic Transmission: 12 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 46-5.

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .016

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-33 degrees

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

Ignition Timing: "A" Mark on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 375 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 400 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Minimum Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake Zero";

Exhaust Zero"

Valve Seat Angle: 44 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 27 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 140 Lbs @ 1.326 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .365"

Exhaust: .365"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.0025"

Exhaust .001"-.0025"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3415"-.3425"

Exhaust: .3415"-.3420"

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings Data, 8 Cylinder:

Fitting Pistons with Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 11

Piston Rings:

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .010"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.00"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2488"-2.2493"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005.002"

Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Rod End Play: .004"-.014"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.4995"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0025"

Main Bolt Torque: 90-100 Ft. Lbs.

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.010"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series, Except Series 75:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 1/16"-1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 24-1/2 to 25-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-5/6 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 75:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 1/16"-1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23-1/2 to 24-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-5/6 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Generator Specifications:

Generator # 1102202

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.48-1.62

Regulator #1118825

Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting, Adjust to 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110835

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,950 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-1/2 to 9 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 13 to 14-1/2 Degrees

Starting Motor Data:

Starter # 1107602

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces

No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts, @ 6,500 RPM

Torque Test: 520 Amperes, 4.9 Volts, 11 Ft Lbs of Torque

Carter Carburetor Data:

Model WCFB

Carburetor # 2005S-A

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .020"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Carburetor # 2072S

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .020"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Carburetor # 2119S-A

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Carburetor # 2088S

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Model WCFB

Carburetor # 2143S

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Dashpot Setting: .005"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7005100

Float Level: 1-9/16"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Fast Idle: .028"

Choke Rod: .031"

Choke Unloader: .067"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"

Idle Air Vent: .063"

Fuel Pump Pressure:

4 - 5-1/4 PSI

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1953 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1953 Cadillac Production was 109,651.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

1 Black

2 Cobalt Blue

3 Forest Green

4 Emerald Green

5 Tunis Blue

6 Phoenix Beige

7 Pastoral Blue

8 Norman Gray

9 Burgundy Maroon

10 Court Gray

12 Crystal Green

13 Gloss Green

22 Artisan Ochre

27 Alpine White

28 Azure Blue

29 Aztec Red

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