1965 CADILLAC
Model Designations:
Cadillac Calais, Series 682
Cadillac DeVille, Series 683
Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty-Special, Series 680
Fleetwood Eldorado, Series 684
Fleetwood 75, Series 697
Fleetwood 75, Series 698
Cadillac Calais, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68257-G
Base Price: $5,059; Shipping Weight: 4,435 Pounds;
Production Total: 12,515
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68239-A
Base Price: $5,247; Shipping Weight: 4,500 Pounds
Production Total: 13,975
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68229-K
Base Price: $5,247; Shipping Weight: 4,490 Pounds;
Production Total: 7,721
Cadillac Deville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68367-F
Base Price: $5,639; Shipping Weight: 4,690 Pounds;
Production Total: 19,200
2 Door Hardtop Coupe DeVille, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68357-J
Base Price: $5,419; Shipping Weight: 4,480 Pounds
Production Total: 43,345
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 68339-B
Base Price: $5,666; Shipping Weight: 4,560 Pounds
Production Total; 45,535
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68369-L
Base Price: $5,666; Shipping Weight: 4,555 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,000
Cadillac Fleetwood, Sixty-Special, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68069-M
Base Price: $6,479; Shipping Weight: 4,670 Pounds
Production Total: 18,100
Fleetwood Eldorado, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Eldorado Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68467-E
Base Price: $6,754; Shipping Weight: 4,660 Pounds
Production Total: 2,125
Cadillac Fleetwood 75, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 69723-R
Base Price: $9,746; Shipping Weight: 5,190 Pounds;
Production Total: 455
4 Door Limousine, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 69733-S
Base Price: $9,960; Shipping Weight: 5,260 Pounds;
Production Total: 795
Cadillac Fleetwood 75, (Chasis) 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
Commercial Chasis: Body Code: 69890-Z
Production Total: 2,669
General Specifications, All Series:
Wheelbase:
Series 60S: 133.0"
Calais & DeVille: 129.5"
Series 75: 149.8"
Commercial Chasis: 156"
Tire Sizes:
Series 75: 8.20 X 15"
Eldorado: 9.00 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: 17-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 19 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: 3 Quarts (Oil Pan Only)
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: 1100694
Rated Hot Output: 55 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 2.2 to 2.6 Amperes
Output @ 14 Volts:
2,000 RPM: 32 Amperes
5,000 RPM: 50 Amperes
Regulator #1119515
Field Relay:
Air Gap: .015"
Point Gap: .030"
Closing Voltage: 2.3 to 3.7 Volts
Voltage Regulator:
Air Gap: .060"
Point Gap: .014"
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.5 to 14.4 Volts
Model: 1100696
Rated Hot Output: 42 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 2.2 to 2.6 Amperes
Output @ 14 Volts:
2,000 RPM: 28 Amperes
5,000 RPM: 40 Amperes
Regulator #11195125
Field Relay:
Air Gap: .015"
Point Gap: .030"
Closing Voltage: 2.3 to 3.7 Volts
Voltage Regulator:
Air Gap: .060"
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: 6 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
Starting Motor Data:
Series 75:
Starter # 1107340
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 # 3903S
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: 2"
Secondary: 2"
Pump TravelSetting: 15/32"
Choke Unloader Setting: 9/32"
Choke Setting: Index
Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: 4GC
Part #7025030, 7025031
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; Controlled Differential; Cruise Control; Door Edge Guards; Tinted Glass; License Plate Frame; Power Seats; Power Door Locks; Power Headlight Control; Power Windows; Poor Vent Windows; Radio with Rear Speaker; Radio with Rear Speaker & Remote Control; AM-FM Radio; Adjustable Steering Wheel; Remote Trunk Lock; Twilight Sentinal; White Sidewall Tires.
1965 Cadillac Historical Data:
Total 1965 Cadillac Production was 181,435.
The 3 Millionth Cadillac was built during 1965.
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color Name
10 Sable Black
12 Aspen White
16 Starlight Silver
18 Ascot Gray
20 Hampton Blue
24 Tahoe Blue
26 Ensign Blue
28 Alpine Turquoise
30 Cascade Green
36 Inverness Green
40 Cape Ivory
42 Sandalwood
44 Sierra Gold
46 Samoan Bronze
48 Matador Red
49 Claret Maroon
90 Peacock Firemist
92 Sheffield Firemist
96 Jade Firemist
97 Saddle Firemist
98 Crimson Firemist
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