1971 CADILLAC

Model Designations:

Cadillac Calais, Series 682

Cadillac DeVille, Series 683

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty-Special, Series 681

Fleetwood Eldorado, Series 693

Fleetwood 75, Series 697

Fleetwood 75, Series 698

Cadillac Calais, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68247-G

Base Price: $5,899; Shipping Weight: 4,635 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,360

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68249-N

Base Price: $6,075; Shipping Weight: 4,715 Pounds

Production Total: 3,569

Cadillac Deville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger; Body Code: 68349-B

Base Price: $6,498; Shipping Weight: 4,730 Pounds

Production Total; 69,345

2 Door Hardtop Coupe DeVille, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68347-J

Base Price: $6,264; Shipping Weight: 4,685 Pounds

Production Total: 66,081

Cadillac Fleetwood, Sixty-Special, Series 681, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 68169-P

Base Price: $7,763; Shipping Weight: 4,910 Pounds

Production Total: 15,200

Fleetwood Eldorado, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Eldorado Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 69347-H

Base Price: $7,383; Shipping Weight: 4,650 Pounds

Production Total: 20,568

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 69367-E

Base Price: $7,751; Shipping Weight: 4,690 Pounds;

Production Total: 6,800

Cadillac Fleetwood 75, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Code: 69723-R

Base Price: $11,869; Shipping Weight: 5,335 Pounds;

Production Total: 752

4 Door Limousine, 9 Passenger, Body Code: 69733-S

Base Price: $12,008; Shipping Weight: 5,475 Pounds;

Production Total: 848

Cadillac Fleetwood 75, (Chassis) 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

Commercial Chassis: Body Code: 69890-Z

Production Total: 2,014

General Specifications, All Series:

Wheelbase:

Eldorado: 126.3"

Series 60S: 133.0"

Calias & Deville: 130"

Series 75: 151.5"

Commercial Chasis: 157.5"

Tire Sizes:

All Series: L-78 X 15"

Engine Specifications, 472 Cu. In. 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.300" X 4.060"

Engine Displacement: 472 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 345 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 500 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-40 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Engine Specifications, 500 Cu. In. 8 Cylinder (Eldorado):

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.300" X 4.304"

Engine Displacement: 500 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 365 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 535 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-40 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Capacities, Series:

All Series, Except Eldorado & Series 75:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.3 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21.8 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 27 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission:

Oil Pan: 4 Quarts

Total Capacity: 12-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Series 75:

Cooling System:

With Air Conditioning: 24.8 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 27 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission:

Oil Pan: 4 Quarts

Total Capacity: 12-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Eldorado:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.3 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21.3 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thrermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 27 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Hydramatic Transmission:

Oil Pan: 6 Quarts

Total Capacity: 13 Quarts

Front Axle: 4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Filter

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder, Both Engines:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC R44N

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 600 RPM (In Drive) (A/C Off)

Minimum Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 220 PSI (Minimum)

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

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Valve Lash: Hydralic

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: .3413"-.3420"

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: 2.500"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0001-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 3.250"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0026"

Thrusk on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.012"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

Spark Plugs: 25 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 115 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 35 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 24 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 90 Ft. Lbs.

Flex Plate to Crankshaft: 75 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: Pulley to Damper Screws: 17 Ft. Lbs.

Brake Specifications, All Except Eldorado:

Brake Drum Diameter: 12.000"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Note: Power Brakes are Standard Equipment

Brake Specifications, Eldorado:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.000"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disk Brakes: 2-15/16"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disk Brakes: 1-1/8"

Note: Power Brakes are Standard Equipment

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Eldorado:

Caster: - 1 Degree

Camber:

Left: Zero Degrees

Right: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 0"-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, 60 Special:

Caster: -1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero Degrees

Right: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Calais & DeVille:

Caster: -1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero Degrees

Right: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 75:

Caster: -2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero Degrees

Right: Zero Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Alternator Specifications:

Model: 1100558

Rated Hot Output: 42 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 2.2 to 2.6 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: 13.8 to 14.8 Volts

Model: 1100940

Rated Hot Output: 42 Amperes

Model: 1100557

Rated Hot Output: 63 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.2 Amperes

Regulator #1119519

Voltage Regulator:

Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.8 to 14.8 Volts

Model: 1100937

Rated Hot Output: 63 Amperes

Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes

Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1112065

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: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8 to 10 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12-3/4 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Starting Motor Data:

Eldorado:

Starter # 1107389

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 70-99 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 7,800-12.000 RPM

Torque Test: 435-535 Amperes, 3.0 Volts

All Except Eldorado:

Starter # 1108371

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces

No Load Test: 65-95 Amperes, @ 7,000-10,500 RPM

Carter Carburetor Data:

Rochester Carburetor Adjustments:

Carburetor Model: 4MV

Part #7041230, 7041231, 7041232

Float Level: 1/4"

Pump Rod:

Hole: Outer

Adjustment: 11/32"

Fast Idle, Bench Adjustment: 1-1/2 Turns

Choke Rod: .090"

Vacuum Break:

Single Stage: .280"

Two Stage: .190"

Air Valve Dashpot: .030"

Choke Unloader: .310"

Air Valve Lockout: .015"

Secondary Metering Rods: .840"

Air Valve Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"

Popular Options:

Automatic Climate Control; Automatic Level Control; Controlled Differential; Cruise Control; Door Edge Guards; Tinted Glass; License Plate Frame; Power Seats; Seat Warmer; Leather Upholstery; Reclining Seat with Headrests; Bucket Seats on Eldorado; Power Door Locks; Power Headlight Control; Power Windows; Power Vent Windows; Rear Defogger; Front Disc Brakes on Eldorado; Radio with Rear Speaker; Radio with Rear Speaker & Remote Control; AM-FM Radio; Signal Seeking AM-FM Radio; Signal Seeking AM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Radio with Stereo Tape; Rear Controls for Radio; Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel; Remote Trunk Lock; Electric Powered Sunroof; Twilight Sentinal; White Sidewall Tires; Twin Front & Rear Mats.

1971 Cadillac Historical Data:

The 1971 Cadillac model year introduction was on September 29, 1970.

Total 1971 Cadillac Production was 188,537.

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color Name

11 Cotillion White

13 Granoble Silver

16 Oxford Gray

19 Sable Black

24 Zodiac Blue

29 Brittany Blue

34 Adriatic Turquoise

42 Lanai Green

44 Cypress Green

49 Sylvan Green

50 Casablanca Yellow

55 Duchess Gold

64 Desert Beige

69 Clove

74 Cambridge Red

89 Empire Maroon Firemist

90 Bavarian Blue Firemist

92 Pewter Firemist

94 Chalice Gold Firemist

95 Almond Firemist

96 Sausalito Green Firemist

99 Primrose Firemist

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