1961 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty-Special, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac 62, Series 6200, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Deville, Series 62, Sub-Series 6300

Cadillac Eldorado, Series 62, Model 6300, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood 75, Series 6700, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Fleetwood, Sixty-Special, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $6,233; Shipping Weight: 4,770 Pounds

Production Total: 15,500

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,660 Pounds

Production Total: 4,700

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

Base Price: $5,080; Shipping Weight: 4,680 Pounds;

Production Total: 26,216

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

Base Price: $4,892; Shipping Weight: 4,560 Pounds;

Production Total: 16,005

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267F

Base Price: $5,455; Shipping Weight: 4,720 Pounds;

Production Total: 15,500

Deville Series 62, Sub-Series, 6300:

4 Door, 6 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6329L

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,710 Pounds;

Production Total: 22,579

4 Door, 4 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6339B

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,715 Pounds

Production Total; 4,847

4 Door, Town Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6399B

Base Price: $5,498; Shipping Weight: 4,670 Pounds

Production Total; 3,756

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6337J

Base Price: $5,252; Shipping Weight: 4,595 Pounds;

Production Total: 20,156

Eldorado, Series 62, 6300 Sub Series:

2 Door Biarritz Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6367E

Base Price: $6,477; Shipping Weight: 4,805 Pounds

Production Total: 1,450

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $9,533; Shipping Weight: 5,390 Pounds;

Production Total: 699

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

Base Price: $9,748; Shipping Weight: 5,420 Pounds;

Production Total: 926

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 6890

Production Total: 2,204

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 129.5"

Series 62: 129.5"

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:

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

Capacities, Series:

Series 60 & 62:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts,

With Heater: 19-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19-1/4 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: 4 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: 20-3/4 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: 4 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: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

Bolt: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Nut: 25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 16-36 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 80-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flex Plate to Crankshaft: 65-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 100-120 Ft. Lbs.

Brake Specifications, All Series:

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

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Note: Power Brakes are Standard Equipment

Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Series:

Caster: - 1 Degree

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 3/16"-1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22 Degrees, 11 Minutes

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:

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

Starting Motor Data:

Starter # 1107799

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 40 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 # 3177S, 3178S

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

Fast Idle Speed: 1,725 RPM

Float Level:

Primary: 5/16"

Secondary: 5/16"

Float Drop

Primary: 15/16"

Secondary: 15/16"

Pump TravelSetting: 15/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: 5/16"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

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; White Sidewall Tires; Utility Kit; Monogram: Undercoating.

1961 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1961 Cadillac Production was 138,389.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

10 Ebony Black

12 Olympic White

14 Platinum Gray

16 Aleutian Gray

22 Bristol Blue

24 Dresden Blue

26 York Blue

29 San Remo Turquoise

32 Concord Green

34 Lexington Green

36 Granada Green

44 Loredo Tan

46 Tunis Beige

48 Fontana Rose

50 Pompeian Red

94 Nautilus Blue

96 Jade

97 Aspen Gold

98 Topaz

99 Shell Pearl

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