1963 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty-Special, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac 62, Series 6200, 8 Cylinder

Cadillac Deville, Series 62, Sub-Series 6300

Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 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: $6,366; Shipping Weight: 4,690 Pounds

Production Total: 14,000

Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $5,214; Shipping Weight: 4,595 Pounds

Production Total: 16,980

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

Base Price: $5,214; Shipping Weight: 4,610 Pounds;

Production Total: 12,929

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6257G

Base Price: $5,026; Shipping Weight: 4,505 Pounds;

Production Total: 16,786

Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267F

Base Price: $5,590; Shipping Weight: 4,544 Pounds;

Production Total: 17,600

Chassis Only: Production Total: 3

Deville Series 62, Sub-Series, 6300:

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

Base Price: $5,633; Shipping Weight: 4,650 Pounds;

Production Total: 15,146

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

Base Price: $5,633; Shipping Weight: 4,665 Pounds

Production Total; 30,578

4 Door, Park Avenue Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6389B

Base Price: $5,633; Shipping Weight: 4,590 Pounds

Production Total; 1,575

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

Base Price: $5,386; Shipping Weight: 4,620 Pounds

Production Total: 31,749

Eldorado, Series 62, 6300 Sub Series:

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

Base Price: $6,609; Shipping Weight: 4,640 Pounds

Production Total: 1,825

Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles

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

Base Price: $9,724; Shipping Weight: 5,240 Pounds;

Production Total: 680

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

Base Price: $9,939; Shipping Weight: 5,300 Pounds;

Production Total: 795

Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 6890

Production Total: 2,527

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Series 60S: 129.5"

Series 62: 129.5"

Series 75: 149.8"

Commercial Chasis: 156"

Tire Sizes:

Series 75: 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:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18.3 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 175 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Series 62:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18.3 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 175 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Series 75:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 19-3/4 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: 26 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type:

With AM Radio: AC 44

With FM Radio: AC R44.

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: 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3

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: .0005.0021"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 3.000"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0029"

Thrusk on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .001"-.007"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

Spark Plugs: 25 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold:

Bolt: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Nut: 25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 60 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 28 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95 Ft. Lbs.

Flex Plate to Crankshaft: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: Pulley to Damper Screws: 18 Ft. Lbs.

Brake Specifications, All Series:

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

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-3/16"

Rear: 1"

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

Alternator Specifications:

Model: 1100617

Rated Hot Output: 55 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9 to 2.3 Amperes

Output @ 14 Volts:

2,000 RPM: 32 Amperes

5,000 RPM: 50 Amperes

Regulator #1119512

Field Relay:

Air Gap: .015"

Point Gap: .030"

Closing Voltage; 1.5 to 2.7 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Air Gap: .057"

Point Gap: .014"

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5 to 14.4 Volts

Model: 1100624

Rated Hot Output: 42 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 1.9 to 2.3 Amperes

Output @ 14 Volts:

2,000 RPM: 28 Amperes

5,000 RPM: 40 Amperes

Regulator #1119512

Field Relay:

Air Gap: .015"

Point Gap: .030"

Closing Voltage; 1.5 to 2.7 Volts

Voltage Regulator:

Air Gap: .057"

Point Gap: .014"

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5 to 14.4 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1111032

Rotation: 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: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 15" 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 # 3480S, 3481S

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

Fast Idle Speed: 1,725 RPM

Float Level:

Primary: 3/8"

Secondary: 3/8"

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 #7023030; 7023031

Idle Screw Mixture: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 1-7/16"

Secondary: 1-3/8"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/2"

Secondary: 1-1/4"

Vacuum Assist Spring: 1-1/16"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Fast Idle: 1,700 RPM

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Automatic Headlight Control; Bucket Seats for Styles 6267F, 6339B, 6357J, & 6389D; Leather Upholstery; Cruise Control; Controlled Diffeerential; Door Edge Guards; Electric Door Locks; Tinted Glass; Padded Roof for Style 6357J; License Plate Frames; Six-Way Power Seat; Power Windows; Power Vent Windows; Radio with Rear Seat Speaker; Radio with Rear Seat Speaker & Remote Control; AM-FM Radio; Seat Belts; Adjustable Steering Wheel; Remote Control Trunk Lock; White Sidewall Tires.

1963 Cadillac Historical Data:

Total 1963 Cadillac Production was 163,174.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

10 Ebony Black

12 Aspen White

14 Nevada Silver

16 Cardiff Gray

22 Benton Blue

24 Bassque Blue

26 Somerset Blue

29 Turino Turquoise

32 Basildon Green

36 Brewster Green

44 Bahama Sand

46 Fawn

47 Palomino

48 Briar Rose

50 Matador Red

52 Royal Maroon

Eldorado Colors

92 Silver

94 Aquamarine

96 Green

97 Gold

98 Red

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