1956 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, Series 56-60, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 56-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 56-75, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado, Series 56-62, 8 Cylinder

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

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

Base Price: $5,047; Shipping Weight: 4,992 Pounds;

Production Total: 17,000

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6219

Base Price: $4,241; Shipping Weight: 4,430 Pounds;

Production Total: 26,222

4 Door Sedan, Export, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6219

Base Price: $4,241; Shipping Weight: 4,430 Pound;

Production Total: 444

4 Door Sedan DeVille, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6239

Base Price: $4,698; Shipping Weight: 4,550 Pounds;

Production Total: 41,732

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6237

Base Price: $4,146; Shipping Weight: 4,420 Pounds;

Production Total: 26,649

Coupe DeVille, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6237DX

Base Price: $4,569; Shipping Weight: 4,445 Pounds;

Production Total: 25,086

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267X

Base Price: $4,711; Shipping Weight: 4,645 Pounds;

Production Total: 8,300

Chasis, Body Code: 62

Production Total: 19

Eldorado Special:

2 Door Coupe Seville, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6237DX

Base Price: $6,501; Shipping Weight: 4,665 Pounds

Production Total: 3,900

Biarritz Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267SX

Base Price: $6,501; Shipping Weight: 4,880

Production Total: 2,150

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $6,558; Shipping Weight: 5,050 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,075

4 Door Imperial Sedan, 8 Passenger, Body Code: 7533X

Base Price: $6,773; Shipping Weight: 5,130 Pounds;

Production Total: 955

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 8680S;

Production Total: 2,025

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 133"

Series 62: 129"

Eldorado: 129"

Series 75: 149-3/4"

Tire Sizes:

Series 75 & Eldorado: 8.20 X 15"

All Others: 8.00 X 15"

Axle Ratios:

Information Not Available

Engine Specifications, All Except Eldorado:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 365.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 285 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 400 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Engine Specifications, Eldorado:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 365.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 305 @ 4,700 RPM

Torque: 400 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI

Capacities, Series All Series:

Series 60 & 62:

Cooling System: 17-1/4 Quarts, Without Heater

19-1/4 Quarts, With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 12 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Series 75:

Cooling System: 17-1/4 Quarts, Without Heater

21-1/2 Quarts, With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

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 44.

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting screw in until engine begins to misfire, then back screw off 1/2 turn.

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 degrees

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

Ignition Timing: "A" Mark on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 420 RPM (In Drive)

For Eldorado & 2 Carburetor Engines: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs

Minimum Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 165 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: 157 Lbs @ 1.285 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .411"

Exhaust: .411"

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: .013"

Oil: .013"

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"

Note: Power Brakes are Standard Equipment

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series:

Caster: - 1/2 Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 5/32"-7/32"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22-2/3 Degrees

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

Generator Specifications:

Generator # 1102202, 1102011

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 #1119003

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:

1 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110858

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,950 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7 Inches

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

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 18 Degrees

2 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110859

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then back off 1/2 turn.

Condensor Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 575 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,950 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7 Inches

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

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 18 Degrees

Starting Motor Data:

Starter # 1107642

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 91 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,240 RPM

Torque Test: 395 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, Armature Locked

Carter Carburetor Data:

Model WCFB

Carburetor # 2371S, 2372S, 2373S

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: .015"

Unloader Adjustment: 13/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .017"-.022"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Model WCFB

Carburetor # 2333S-A, 2334S-A, 2370S-A

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1-3/4 to 2-3/4

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .015"

Unloader Adjustment: 13/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .017"-.022"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: 1 Lean

Model WCFB

Carburetor # 2543S, 2544S, 2545S

Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1 to 2

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .015"

Unloader Adjustment: 13/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .017"-.022"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: 1 Lean

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7008750, 7008751, 7009901, 7009750, 7009751, 7009914

Float Level: 1-19/32"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-1/16"

Fast Idle: .020"

Choke Rod: .040"

Choke Unloader: .125"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .015"

Idle Air Vent: .063"

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1956 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1956 Cadillac Production was 155,577.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

10 Black

11 Canyon Gray

14 Cascade Gray

16 Dawn Gray

18 Camelot Gray

20 Sonic Blue

24 Tahoe Blue

26 Cobalt Blue

30 Dutchess Green

32 Princess Green

34 Persian Green

36 Arlington Green

40 Cape Ivory

42 Goddess Gold

44 Pecos Beige

46 Mountain Laurel

48 Taupe

50 Mandan Red

52 Chantilly

90 Alpine White

94 Bahama Blue

96 Emerald Green

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