1958 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado, Series 62, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Series 70, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, 60 Special, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6039; Model #58M-60

Base Price: $6,232; Shipping Weight: 4,930 Pounds;

Production Total: 12,900

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6239; Model #58K-62

Base Price: $4,891; Shipping Weight: 4,675 Pounds;

Production Total: 13,335

4 Door Sedan, Export, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6239. Model #58K-62

Base Price: $4,891; Shipping Weight: 4,675 Pounds;

Production Total: 204

4 Door Extended Deck Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6239F; Model #58N-62

Base Price: $5,079; Shipping Weight: 4770 Pounds

Production Total; 20,952

4 Door Sedan DeVille Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6239EX; Model#58L-62

Base Price: $5,497; Shipping Weight: 4,855 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,989

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6237; Model #58G-62

Base Price: $4,784; Shipping Weight: 4,630 Pounds;

Production Total: 18,736

2 Door Coupe DeVille, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6237DX; Model #58J-62

Base Price: $5,231; Shipping Weight: 4,705 Pounds;

Production Total: 18,414

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267X; Model #58F-62

Base Price: $5,454; Shipping Weight: 4,845 Pounds;

Production Total: 7,825

Chasis, Body Code: 62; Model #58-62

Production Total: 1

Eldorado Special, Series 62:

2 Door Coupe Seville, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6237SDX; Model #58H-62

Base Price: $7,500; Shipping Weight: 4,910 Pounds

Production Total: 855

Biarritz Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267SX; Model #58E-62

Base Price: $7,500; Shipping Weight: 5,070

Production Total: 815

2 Door Special Eldorado Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267SSX, Model #58-62

Production Total: 1

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Series 70, Body Styles

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 7059X; Model #5j8P-70

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

Production Total: 304

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7523X; Model #58R-75

Base Price: $8,460; Shipping Weight: 5,360 Pounds;

Production Total: 802

4 Door Imperial Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 7533X; Model #58S-75

Base Price: $8,675; Shipping Weight: 5,475 Pounds;

Production Total: 730

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 8680S; Model #58-86

Production Total: 1,915

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 133"

Series 62: 129-1/2"

Series 70: 126"

Series 75: 149.7"

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: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 310 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,100 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-35 PSI

Engine Specifications, Eldorado, 3 Carburetors:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

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

Engine Displacement: 365.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 335 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-35 PSI

Capacities, Series:

Series 60 & 62:

Cooling System: 19-1/2 Quarts, Without Heater

20-1/2 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: 19-1/2 Quarts, Without Heater

22-1/2 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:

Standard Engine: 6 Degrees BTDC on Damper

3 Carburetor Engine: 7-1/2 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM (In Drive) (A/C Off)

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 27 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 29 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 160 Lbs @ 1.496 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 # 1102109

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,520 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 # 1102103

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,600 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 2.66-2.86

Regulator #1119601

Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 12.4 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting, Adjust to 14.2 Volts

Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Generator # 1106989

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 55 Amperes @ 1,580 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 20 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 2.14 to 2.28

Regulator #1119605

Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 12.4 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting, Adjust to 14.2 Volts

Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 55 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Distributor Specifications:

1 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

3 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110926

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

Starter # 1107668

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 AFB

Carburetor # 2696S, 2697S

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: 1 Lean

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7012010, 7012011, 7015801

Float Level: 1-3/8"

Float Drop: 1-5/16"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Pump Rod: 29/32"

Fast Idle: .023"

Choke Rod: .040"

Choke Unloader: .125"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .015"

Idle Air Vent: 13/16"

Carburetor Model: 2G

Part #7012201, 7012203

Float Level: 1-25/64"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

Choke Setting: None

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Fast Idle: None

Choke Rod: None

Choke Unloader: None

Secondary Throttle Lockout: None

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: None

Idle Air Vent: None

Carburetor Model: 2GC

Part #7012202, 7012205

Float Level: 1-25/64"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Fast Idle: .025"

Choke Rod: .061"

Choke Unloader: .163"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: None

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: None

Idle Air Vent: 13/16"

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7012910, 7012811

Float Level:

Primary: .236"

Secondary: 1-3/8z'

Float Drop: 1-1/32"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Pump Rod: 29/32"

Fast Idle: .024"

Choke Rod: .040"

Choke Unloader: .125"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .015"

Idle Air Vent: 13/16"

Carburetor Model: 2GC

Part #7012901, 7012903

Float Level: 1-25/64"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: None

Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Fast Idle: None

Choke Rod: None

Choke Unloader: None

Secondary Throttle Lockout: None

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: None

Idle Air Vent: None

Carburetor Model: 2GC

Part #7012902, 7012905

Float Level: 1-25/64"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Fast Idle: .024"

Choke Rod: .061"

Choke Unloader: .163"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: None

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: None

Idle Air Vent: 13/16"

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1958 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1958 Cadillac Production was 121,778.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

10 Black

12 Alpine White

14 Cheviot Gray

16 Prestwick Gray

18 Camelot Gray

20 Daphne Blue

24 Somerset Blue

26 Cobalt Blue

28 Turquoise

29 Peacock

30 Acadian Green

32 Versailles Green

36 Regent Green

40 Calcutta Cream

42 Alamo Beige

44 Buckskin

48 Tahitian Coral

49 Meridian Taupe

50 Dakota Red

90 Olympic White

96 Gleneagles Green

98 Desert Gold

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