1964 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: $6,388; Shipping Weight: 4,660 Pounds
Production Total: 14,550
Cadillac, Series 62, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door 4 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6239A
Base Price: $5,236; Shipping Weight: 4,550 Pounds
Production Total: 13,670
4 Door, 6 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6229K
Base Price: $5,236; Shipping Weight: 4,575 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,243
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6257G
Base Price: $5,048; Shipping Weight: 4,475 Pounds;
Production Total: 12,166
Deville Series 62, Sub-Series, 6300:
4 Door, 6 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6329
Base Price: $5,655; Shipping Weight: 4,600 Pounds;
Production Total: 14,627
4 Door, 4 Window Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 6339B
Base Price: $5,655; Shipping Weight: 4,575 Pounds
Production Total; 39,674
2 Door Hardtop Coupe DeVille, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6357J
Base Price: $5,408; Shipping Weight: 4,495 Pounds
Production Total: 38,195
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6267F
Base Price: $5,612; Shipping Weight: 4,545 Pounds;
Production Total: 17,900
Eldorado, Series 62, 6300 Sub Series:
2 Door Biarritz Sport Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6367P
Base Price: $6,630; Shipping Weight: 4,605 Pounds
Production Total: 1,870
Cadillac Fleetwood, Series 75, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 6723R
Base Price: $9,746; Shipping Weight: 5,215 Pounds;
Production Total: 617
4 Door Limousine, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 6733S
Base Price: $9,960; Shipping Weight: 5,300 Pounds;
Production Total: 808
Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 6890Z
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"
Eldorado: 8.20 X 15"
All Others: 8.00 X 15"
Engine Specifications:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.1300" X 4.000"
Engine Displacement: 429 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.58
Horsepower: 340 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 480 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-35 PSI
Capacities, Series:
All Series:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 16-1/4 Quarts
With Heater: 17-1/4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18-1/4 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:
Hydramatic Transmission: 9 Quarts
Turbo 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: 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
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: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold:
Bolt: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Nut: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold:
Engines with Gaskets: 60 Ft. Lbs.
Engines with no Gaskets: 50 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 #1111061
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 @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Starting Motor Data:
Hydramatic Transmission:
Starter # 1107311
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 70-105 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,800-6,200 RPM
Torque Test: 480-540 Amperes, 3.0 Volts
Turbo Hydramatic Transmission:
Starter # 1107314
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 70-105 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,800-6,200 RPM
Torque Test: 480-540 Amperes, 3.0 Volts
Carter Carburetor Data:
Model AFB
Carburetor # 3655S, 3656S
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: Index
Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: 4GC
Part #7024030, 7024031
Idle Screw Mixture: 2 Turns
Float Level:
Primary: 1-7/16"
Secondary: 1-3/8"
Float Drop:
Primary: 1-1/2"
Secondary: 1-1/16"
Vacuum Assist Spring: 1-1/16"
Pump Rod Location: Outer
Choke Setting: Index
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.
1964 Cadillac Historical Data:
Total 1964 Cadillac Production was 165,959.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color Name
10 Ebony Black
12 Aspen White
14 Nevada Silver
16 Cardiff Gray
22 Beacon Blue
24 Spruce Blue
26 Somerset Blue
29 Turino Turquoise
32 Seacrest Green
34 Lime
36 Nile Green
44 Bahama Sand
46 Sierra Gold
47 Palomino
50 Matador Red
52 Royal Maroon
92 Firemist Blue
94 Firemist Aquamarine
96 Firemist Green
97 Firemist Saddle
98 Firemist Red
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