1957 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, Series 57-60, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 57-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado, Series 57-62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Series 57-70, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 57-75, 8 Cylinder

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

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6039

Base Price: $5,539; Shipping Weight: 4,755 Pounds;

Production Total: 24,000

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $4,173; Shipping Weight: 4,595 Pounds;

Production Total: 32,342

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

Base Price: $4,713; Shipping Weight: 4,595 Pound;

Production Total: 384

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

Base Price: $5,188; Shipping Weight: 4,655 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,808

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

Base Price: $4,609; Shipping Weight: 4,565 Pounds;

Production Total: 25,120

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

Base Price: $5,048; Shipping Weight: 4,620 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,813

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267X

Base Price: $5,225; Shipping Weight: 4,730 Pounds;

Production Total: 9,000

Chasis, Body Code: 62

Production Total: 1

Eldorado Special, Series 62:

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

Base Price: $7,286; Shipping Weight: 4,810 Pounds

Production Total: 2,100

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

Base Price: $7,286; Shipping Weight: 4,930

Production Total: 1,800

4 Door Sedan Seville, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6239SX

Production Total: 4

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Series 70, Body Styles

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 7059X

Base Price: $13,074; Shipping Weight: 5,315 Pounds

Production Total: 400

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7523X

Base Price: $7,348; Shipping Weight: 5,340 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,010

4 Door Imperial Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7533X

Base Price: $7,568; Shipping Weight: 5,390 Pounds;

Production Total: 890

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 8680S;

Production Total: 2,169

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 133"

Series 62: 129-1/2"

Eldorado: 129-1/2"

Series 75: 149-3/4"

Tire Sizes:

Series 75: 8.20 X 15"

Series 62 Eldorado: 8.20 X 15"

Series 70 Eldorado: 8.40 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: 10.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 300 @ 4,800 RPM

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

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-35 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: 10.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 325 @ 4,700 RPM

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

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-35 PSI

Capacities, Series:

Series 60 & 62:

Cooling System: 19 Quarts, Without Heater

20 Quarts, With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 11-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Series 75:

Cooling System: 19 Quarts, Without Heater

21 Quarts, With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 11-1/2 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)

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 25 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 28 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 157 Lbs @ 1.285 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .451"

Exhaust: .451"

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: 3/16"-1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22-2/3 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 4 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 #1119001

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"

Generator # 1102669

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,380 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.62-1.82

Regulator #1119002

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 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Generator # 1102060

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,320 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.5 to 3.76

Regulator #1119163

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 40 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .080"

Generator # 1106989

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 55 Amperes @ 1,600 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 2.14 to 2.29

Regulator #1119175

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 55 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .080"

Distributor Specifications:

1 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110876

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 @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,075 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8 to 10 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-1/2 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

2 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110909

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 @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8 to 10 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-1/2 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

Starting Motor Data:

Starter # 1107657

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,600-5,100 RPM

Torque Test: 300-360 Amperes, 3.5 Volts, Armature Locked

Carter Carburetor Data:

Model WCFB

Carburetor # 2582S, 2583S, 2584S

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 1/4"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 3/4"

Unloader Adjustment: 13/16"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .017"-.022"

Auxiliary or Secondary Throttle Lockout: .010"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Model AFB

Carburetor # 2479S, 2480S

Float Level: 5/16"

Float Drop: 23/32"

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

Pump Stroke: 15/32"

Choke Piston Lever: .040"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .023"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"

Automatic Choke Adjustment: Index

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7010100, 7010101, 7015701, 7012000, 7012001, 7015757

Float Level: 1-3/8"

Float Drop: 1-13/16"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 29/32"

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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1957 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1957 Cadillac Production was 147,055.

Paint Colors & Codes:

1957 Cadillac, Except Eldorado Brougham, Eldorado Biarritz & Seville:

Code Color Name

10 Black

12 Alpine White

14 Polo Gray

16 Eton Gray

18 Camelot Gray

20 Orion Blue

24 Tahoe Blue

26 Cobalt Blue

30 Glade Green

32 Thebes Green

34 Turquoise

36 Arlington Green

40 Leghorn Cream

44 Buckskin Beige

46 Mountain Laurel

48 Dusty Rose

48A Dusty Rose

49 Amethyst

50 Dakotah Red

52 Castile Maroon

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham:

Code Color Name

110 Ebony

112 Chamonix White

116 Wimbledon Gray

118 Deauville Gray

122 Lake Placid Blue

124 Copenhagen Blue

126 Fairfax Blue

132 Jamaican Green

134 Laurentain Green

136 Plantation Green

140 Manila

144 Sandalwood

148 Kenya Beige

149 Nairobi Pearl

152 Maharani Maroon

1957 Cadillac Eldorado, Biarritz & Seville:

Code Color Name

90 Olympic White

92 Starlight

94 Bahama Blue

96 Elysian Green

98 Copper

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