1959 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac 62, Series 6200, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Deville Sub-Series 6300

Cadillac Eldorado, Sub-Series 6400, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Sub-Series 6900, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood 75, Series 6700, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, 60 Special, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6029

Base Price: $6,233; Shipping Weight: 4,890 Pounds;

Production Total: 12,250

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door 6 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6229K

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,835 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,461

4 Door, 6 Window Export Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6229K

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,835 Pounds;

Production Total: 60

4 Door, 4 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6239A

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,770 Pounds

Production Total; 14,138

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

Base Price: $4,892; Shipping Weight: 4,690 Pounds;

Production Total: 21,947

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267F

Base Price: $5,455; Shipping Weight: 4,855 Pounds;

Production Total: 11,130

Deville Sub-Series, 6300:

4 Door, 6 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6229L

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,850 Pounds;

Production Total: 19,158

4 Door, 4 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6239B

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,825 Pounds

Production Total; 12,308

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

Base Price: $5,252; Shipping Weight: 4,720 Pounds;

Production Total: 21,924

Eldorado, Series 6400 & Eldorado Brougham Series 6900:

2 Door Coupe Seville, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6437H

Base Price: $7,401; Shipping Weight: 4,855 Pounds

Production Total: 975

Biarritz Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6467E

Base Price: $7,401; Shipping Weight: 5,060

Production Total: 1,320

Eldorado Brougham Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6929P

Base Price: $13,075: Shipping Weight: N/A

Production Total: 99

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 6723R

Base Price: $9,533; Shipping Weight: 5,490 Pounds;

Production Total: 710

4 Door Imperial Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 6733S

Base Price: $9,748; Shipping Weight: 5,570 Pounds;

Production Total: 690

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 6890

Production Total: 2,102

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 130"

Series 62: 130"

Series 75: 149.8"

Tire Sizes:

Series 75: 8.20 X 15"

Series 62 Eldorado: 8.20 X 15"

All Others: 8.00 X 15"

Axle Ratios:

Series 75:

Standard: 3.73:1

Optional with A/C: 3.21:1

Others:

Standard: 2.94:1

Optional (Mandatory with A/C) 3.21:1

Engine Specifications, All Except Eldorado:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3.875"

Engine Displacement: 390.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 325 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 430 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 3.875"

Engine Displacement: 390.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 345 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 435 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30-35 PSI

Capacities, Series:

Series 60 & 62:

Cooling System: 18-1/2 Quarts, Without Heater

19-1/4 Quarts, With Heater

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 21 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: 18-1/2 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*

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: .450"

Exhaust: .450"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0005"-.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, Series 60 & 62:

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

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 75:

Caster: - 1-1/4 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 # 11021040Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,630 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.69-1.79

Regulator #1119002

Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting, Adjust to 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Generator # 1102141

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:

Upper: .016"

Lower: .067"

Distributor Specifications:

1 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110932

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: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-3/4 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10-1/2 to 12 Degrees

2 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110933

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: 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15-3/4 to 17-1/4 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10-1/2 to 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 AFB

Carburetor #

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 #7013030, 7013031

Float Level:

Primary: 15/16"

Secondary: 1-3/8"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/2"

Secondary: 1-5/16"

Vacuum Assist: 63/64"

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: 2G

Part #7013033, 7013035

Float Level: 23/32"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: None

Pump Rod: 7/8"

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 #7013034, 7013037

Float Level: 15/16"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-3/16"

Fast Idle: .024"

Choke Rod: .061"

Choke Unloader: .163"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .030"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .015"

Idle Air Vent: 1-1/16"

Popular Options:

Radio With Rear Speaker; Radio With Rear Speaker & Remote Control; Automatic Heating System, 6-Way Power Seat; Power Windows; Power Vent Windows; Air Conditioning; Air Suspension; Autronic Eye; Electric Door Locks; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Fog Lamps; Remote Control Trunk Lock; Undercoating; 345 Horsepower Engine.

1959 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1959 Cadillac Production was 142,272.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

10 Ebony

12 Dover White

14 Silver

16 London Gray

20 Brenton Blue

24 Georgian Blue

26 Dunstan Blue

29 Vegas Turquoise

30 Pinehurst Green

32 Inverness Green

36 Kensington Green

40 Gotham Gold

44 Beaumont Beige

49 Wood Rose

50 Seminole Red

90 Olympic White (Biarritz & Seville)

92 Argent (Biarritz & Seville)

94 Argyle Blue (Biarritz & Seville)

96 Hampton Green (Biarritz & Seville)

98 Persian Sand (Biarritz & Seville)

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