1960 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: 4,880 Pounds;

Production Total: 11,800

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,805 Pounds;

Production Total: 26,824

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

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,805 Pounds;

Production Total: 36

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

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,775 Pounds

Production Total; 9,984

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

Base Price: $4,892; Shipping Weight: 4,670 Pounds;

Production Total: 19,978

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267F

Base Price: $5,455; Shipping Weight: 4,850 Pounds;

Production Total: 14,000

Chasis Only, Body Code: 62

Production Total: 2

Deville Sub-Series, 6300:

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

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,835 Pounds;

Production Total: 22,579

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

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,815 Pounds

Production Total; 9,225

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

Base Price: $5,252; Shipping Weight: 4,705 Pounds;

Production Total: 21,585

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: 1,075

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

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

Production Total: 1,285

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

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

Production Total: 101

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $9,533; Shipping Weight: 5,475 Pounds;

Production Total: 718

4 Door Limousine, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 6733S

Base Price: $9,748; Shipping Weight: 5,560 Pounds;

Production Total: 832

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 6890

Production Total: 2,160

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: 2.94:1

Optional & Mandatory with A/C: 3.21:1

Others:

Standard: 2.94:1

Optional 3.77:1

With Air Conditioning: 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: 10.50 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: 10.50 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:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts,

With Heater: 19-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-3/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 175 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Series 75:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 20-3/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Theromostat Opening: 175 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 10 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: 5 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 480 RPM (In Drive) (A/C Off)

Minimum Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Valve Lash: .025" Minimum

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height: 1-15/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 160 Lbs @ 1.5 inches

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:

Piston Rings:

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .013"

Oil: .013"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9995"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2488"-2.2493"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005.002"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.624"-2.625"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0025"

Thrusk on Bearing #5

Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.005"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

Spark Plugs: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 35-40 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 90-100 Ft. Lbs.

Flex Plate to Crankshaft: 75-80 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.

Brake Specifications, All Series:

Brake Drum Diameter: 12.000" (+ or - .005")

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/16"

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

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

Generator Specifications:

Without Air Conditioning:

Generator # 1102170

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 35 Amperes

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 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting, Adjust to 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Without Air Conditioning:

Generator # 1102141

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Output: 45 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 2.66-2.86

Regulator #1119601

Voltage to Close Points, Adjust to 11.9 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

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

Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

3 Carburetor Engines:

Distributor #1110952

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

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

Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,175 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Starting Motor Data:

Starter # 1107657

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

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

Torque Test: 300 Amperes, 3.5 Volts

Carter Carburetor Data:

Model AFB

Carburetor # 2814S, 2951S

Mixture Screws, Turns to Open: 1-1/4 to 2-3/4

Fast Idle Speed: 1,725 RPM

Float Level:

Primary: 5/16"

Secondary: 5/16"

Float Drop

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Pump TravelSetting: 15/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: 9/32"

Choke Setting: Index

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7013030, 7013031, 7019030, 7019031

Idle Screw Mixture: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 1-7/16"

Secondary: 1-3/8"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/2"

Secondary: 1-5/16"

Vacuum Assist Spring: 1-3/32"

Idle Vent: 3/4"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Fast Idle: 1,700 RPM

Popular Options:

Radio With Rear Speaker; Radio With Rear Speaker & Remote Control; Radio Foot Switch; Automatic Heating System on Series 75, 6-Way Power Seat; Power Windows; Power Vent Windows; Air Conditioning; Air Suspension; Autronic Eye; Electric Door Locks; Door Guards; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Fog Lamps; Remote Control Trunk Lock; Gas Cap Lock; License Plate Frame; Utility Kit; Monogram: Undercoating; 345 Horsepower Engine.

1960 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1960 Cadillac Production was 142,184.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

10 Ebony

12 Olympic White

14 Platinum Gray

16 Aleutian Gray

22 Hampton Blue

24 Pelham Blue

26 York Blue

29 Arroyo Turquoise

32 Inverness Green

36 Glencoe Green

44 Beaumont Beige

45 Palomino

46 Fawn

48 Persian Sand

50 Pompeian Red

94 Lucerne Blue

96 Carrara Green

97 Champagne

98 Siena Rose

99 Heather

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