1939 OLDSMOBILE
Model Designations:
Oldsmobile, Series F (60), 6 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Series G (70), 6 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Series L (80), 8 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Series 60 (F), 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 393527B
Base Price: $777; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds; Production Total: 5,565
2 Door Club Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 393527
Base Price: $833; Shipping Weight: 2,915 Pounds; Production Total: 2,273
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 393511
Base Price: $838; Shipping Weight: 2.965 Pounds; Production Total: 16,910
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #393519
Base Price: $889; Shipping Weight: 3,000; Production Total: 15,948
Oldsmobile, Series 70 (G), 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Convertble, 3 Passenger, Body # 393667
Base Price: $1,045; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds; Production Total: 1,714
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 393627B
Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 3,040 Pounds; Production Total: 5,211
2 Door Club Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 393627
Base Price: $891; Shipping Weight: 3,080 Pounds; Production Total: 4,795
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 393611
Base Price: $901; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds; Production Total: 19,427 *
* 17 Additional Built With Sunroof
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #393619
Base Price: $952; Shipping Weight: 3,180; Production Total: 38,145 *
* 79 Additional Built With Sunroof
Oldsmobile, Series 80 (L), 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Convertble, 3 Passenger, Body # 393887
Base Price: $1,119; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds; Production Total: 472
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 393827B
Base Price: $920; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds; Production Total: 738
2 Door Club Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 393827
Base Price: $971; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds; Production Total: 1,149
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 393811
BasePrice: $992; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds; Production Total: 1,546 *
* 12 Additional Built With Sunroof
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #393819
Base Price: $1,043; Shipping Weight: 3,340; Production Total: 12,242 *
* 84 Additional Built With Sunroof
General Specifications
Oldsmobile, Series 60 (F), 6 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 115 Inches
Engine: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 3-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 216.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.20 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.40
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,200 RPM
Torque: 170 Ft Lbs @ ? RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1
Carburetor: 1-1/4" Barrel Single Downdraft with Automatic Choke .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 28
Oldsmobile, Series 70 (G), 6 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Engine: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-1/8"
Engine Displacement: 229.7 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.10 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.40
Horsepower: 95 @ 3,300 RPM
Torque: 180 @ ? RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.55:1
Carburetor: 1-1/4" Barrell Single Downdraft with Automatic Choke .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 30
Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models
Cooling System: 17 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
For Automatic Transmission: Use 3-1/2 Quarts of Engine Oil
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Spark Plug Type: Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Ignition Timing: "TDC" Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008", Exhaust .011"
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: .0015"-.0035"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.123"-2.124"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
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: 2.6855"-2.6865;
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025" for Front Main; .001"-.003" for Others
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 120 Lbs. Ft.
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008"; Exhaust .011"
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: 55 Lbs @ 2-1/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002" -.004"
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: .001"-.003"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
General Specifications
Oldsmobile, Series 80 (L), 8 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 3-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 257.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.20 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.80
Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 200 @ ? RPM
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.5:1;
Carburetor: Duplex Downdraft with Automatic Choke
Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 26
Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models
Cooling System: 24 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 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 90, Winter 90
With Automatic Transmission use 3-1/2 Quarts of Engine Oil
Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
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 .011"
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: .0015"-.0035"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.123"-2.124"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .005"-.010" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
#1: 2.478"-2.489"; #2: 2.5405"-2.5415";
#3: 2.603"-2.604"; #4: 2.6655"-2.6665";
#5: 2.6855:-2.6865"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"; Others .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 .011"
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: 55 Lbs @ 2-1/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .002"-.004"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 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: .009"
Oil Ring: .009"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .001"-.003"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series F: F-905001
6 Cylinder, Series G: G-10001
8 Cylinder, Series L:: L-316001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series F: CF-511001 California
LF-551301 Linden, New Jersey
F-663001 Lansing, Michigan
6 Cylinder, Series G: CG-10001 California
LG-100001 Linden New Jersey
G-300001 Lansing, Michigan
8 Cylinder, Series L: CL-189001 California
LL-199001 Linden, New Jersey
L-228201 Lansing, Michigan
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-5/16"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 1/16" *
* Adjust Pedal so Rubber Pad Under the Toe Board is Compressed to the Dimension Indicated.
Brake Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded: Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Front Wheel: 21-51/64"
Rear Wheel: 23-3/64"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 3/16"
Pedal Free Play: 1/16" *
* Adjust Pedal so Rubber Pad Under the Toe Board is Compressed to the Dimension Indicated.
Wheel Alignment Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models
Caster: - 3/8 Degrees
Camber: +7/16 Degrees
Toe In: 5/32"
Kingpin Angle: 4-5/6 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-F
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: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 250 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"-7"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15"-18"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models
Distributor #1110803
Cam Angle: 25 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .20 -.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/4 Degrees @ 300 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5"-7"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14"-17"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications
Generator #1100009
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:
30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 3,400 RPM
Maximum Hot Output:
28 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 3,600 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 #1107007
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 #11007907
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: WA1
Part #425S
Casting # 194
Repair Kit # 1037
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102
Pump Travel: 13/64" (Short Stroke)
Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Carburetor Model: WA1
Part #426S
Casting # 243
Repair Kit # 1036
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102
Pump Travel: 13/64" (Short Stroke)
Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm
Unloader Setting: 7/16"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Carburetor Model: WD0
Part #389S
Casting # 192
Repair Kit # 1042
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/4 Turns
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-104
Pump Travel: 19/64"
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
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AH
Maximum Pressure: 3-3/4 PSI
Pump Model: AJ
Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
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1939 Oldsmobile Historical Data
Total 1939 Oldsmobile Production was 137,249.
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