1936 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile, Seires F, 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Series L, 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Series F, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertble, 3 Passenger, Body # 363667

Base Price: $805; Shipping Weight: 3,109 Pounds; Production Total: 2,073

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 363607

Base Price: $665; Shipping Weight: 3,019 Pounds; Production Total: 20,346

2 Door Sport Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 363657

Base Price: $730; Shipping Weight: 3,054 Pounds; Production Total: 2,831

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 363601

Base Price: $735; Shipping Weight: 3,144 Pounds; Production Total: 13,143

2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 363611

Base Price: $755; Shipping Weight: 3,155 Pounds; Production Total: 46,373

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #363609

Base Price: $795; Shipping Weight: 3,179; Production Total: 4,082

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 363619

Base Price: $820; Shipping Weight: 3,194 Pounds; Production Total: 69,443

Oldsmobile, Series L, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertble, 3 Passenger, Body # 363867

Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 3,321 Pounds; Production Total: 914

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 363807

Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 3,231 Pounds; Production Total: 2,181

2 Door Sport Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 363857

Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 3,261 Pounds; Production Total: 959

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 363801

BasePrice: $850; Shipping Weight: 3,376 Pounds; Production Total: 237

2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 363811

Base Price: $870; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds; Production Total: 6,626

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #363809

Base Price: $910; Shipping Weight: 3,401; Production Total: 406

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 363819

Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 3,421 Pounds; Production Total: 29,373

General Specifications

Oldsmobile, Series F, 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 115 Inches

Engine: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-5/16" X 4-1/8"

Engine Displacement: 213.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 26.30

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 165 Ft Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.44:1

Carburetor: Stromberg 1V, Model EX-22 .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear, 30

Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 12-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140EP, Winter 90EP

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees

Ignition Timing: "TDC" Mark on Flywheel

Firing Order: 153624

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008", Exhaust .010"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder Models

Camshaft End Play: Controlled by Spring & Plunger on the front.

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.004"

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.998"-1.999"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod End Play: .005"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.478"-2.479"; #2: 2.5405"-2.5415";

#3: 2.6655"-2.6665"; #4: 2.728"-2.729;

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.007"

Main Bolt Tension: 120 Lbs. Ft.

Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008"; Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0125"; Exhaust: .0155"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 43 Lbs @ 2-9/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001" -.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .026"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0013"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 4 to 11

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

General Specifications

Oldsmobile, Series L, 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 121 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 240.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.20 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 28.80

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 182 Ft Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.44:1

Carburetor: Stromberg Model EE1

Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear, 25

Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 16 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140EP, Winter 90EP

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31 degrees

Ignition Timing: Steel Ball in Flywheel

Firing Order: 16258374

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008", Exhaust .010"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder Models

Camshaft End Play: Controlled by Spring & Plunger at the front

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002"-.004"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.248"-2.249"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod End Play: .005"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter:

#1: 2.373"-2.374"; #2: 2.5605"-2.5615";

#3: 2.623"-2.624"; #4: 2.6855"-2.6865";

#5: 2.748:-2.749"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 120 Lbs. Ft.

Valve Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008"; Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0125"; Exhaust: .0155"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens At Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 43 Lbs @ 2-9/32 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Below

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .026"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0013"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 4 to 11

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Beginning Engine Numbers:

6 Cylinder: 506001

8 Cylinder: 202001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

6 Cylinder: 200001

8 Cylinder: 100001

Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded: Secondary Shoe, Woven

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 23.7"

Width: 2",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 1/4"

Brake Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models

Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded: Secondary Shoe, Woven

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 25.9"

Width: 2",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 1/4"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models

Caster: +1-7/8 Degrees

Camber: +7/16 Degrees

Toe In: 5/32"

Kingpin Angle: 5-5/6 Degrees

Rear Axle , 6 & 8 Cylinder Models

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Distributor #647-C

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 250 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,450 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"-10"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15"-18"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Distributor #663-K

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .015"

Condenser Capacity: .20 -.25 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2-1/4 Degrees @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"-7"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13"-16"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications - All Models

Generator #936-T

Brush Spring Tension:

Main Brush: 25 Ounces

Third Brush: 17 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 2.3-2.6 Amperes

Maximum Cold Output:

27 Amperes, 9.0 Volts @ 3,000 RPM

Maximum Hot Output:

23 Amperes, 8.7 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications

Regulator Type: Voltage

Part #1118203

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.3-6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.0-7.1 Volts

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Part #738-S

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 5,000 RPM

Lock Test: 525 Amperes, 3.37 Volts, 12 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Part #727-Z

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 6,000 RPM

Lock Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 15 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: W1

Part #327S

Casting # 277

Repair Kit # 1031A

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-25

Pump Travel: Set for Longest Stroke In Cold Weather, Shortes Stroke in Warm Weather

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .020", there should be .005" to .015" Clearance Between Rocker Arm & Pump Arm.

Unloader Setting: 1/2"

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: W1

Part #339S

Casting # 277

Repair Kit # 1032A

Float Level: 3/8"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-25

Pump Travel: Set for Longest Stroke In Cold Weather, Shortes Stroke in Warm Weather

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .020", there should be .005" to .015" Clearance Between Rocker Arm & Pump Arm.

Unloader Setting: 1/2"

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: W1

Part #342S

Casting # 285

Repair Kit # 1032A

Float Level: 3/8"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-25

Pump Travel: Set for Longest Stroke In Cold Weather, Shortes Stroke in Warm Weather

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .020", there should be .005" to .015" Clearance Between Rocker Arm & Pump Arm.

Unloader Setting: 1/2"

Fast Idle Setting: None

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WD0

Part #328S

Casting # 143

Repair Kit # 1038A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-27

Pump Travel: Set for Longest Stroke In Cold Weather, Shortes Stroke in Warm Weather

Anti-Percolator Setting: With Throttle Valve Closed, Indicator Lines Should be Flush With Top of Anti-Percolator Plugs.

Unloader Setting: 1/4"

Fast Idle Setting: .018"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WD0

Part #341S

Casting # 143

Repair Kit # 1039A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-27

Pump Travel: Set for Longest Stroke In Cold Weather, Shortes Stroke in Warm Weather

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .020", there should be .005" to .015" Clearance Between Lip on Metering Rod Arm and Valve Stem.

Unloader Setting: 1/4"

Fast Idle Setting: .018"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: T

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Pump Model: AA

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: AC

Temperature: AC

Oil Pressure: AC

Ammeter: AC

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1936 Oldsmobile Historical Data

Total 1936 Oldsmobile Production was 187,638.

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