1940 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile, Special, Series 60 (F), 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Dynamic,Series 70 (G), 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser, Series 90 (L), 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Special, Series 60 (F), 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertible, 3 Passenger, Body #403567

Base Price: $1,021; Shipping Weight: 3,150 Pounds; Production Total: 1,347

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 403527B

Base Price: $807; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pounds; Production Total: 2,752

2 Door Club Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 403527

Base Price: $848; Shipping Weight: 2,995 Pounds; Production Total: 11,583

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 403511

Base Price: $853; Shipping Weight: 3,045 Pounds; Production Total: 29,220

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #403519

Base Price: $899; Shipping Weight: 3,060; Production Total: 24,422

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #403565

Base Price: $1,042; Shipping Weight: 3,542 Pounds: Production Total: 633

Oldsmobile, Dynamic, Series 70 (G), 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertble, 3 Passenger, Body # 403667

Base Price: $1,045; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds; Production Total: 1,070

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 403627B

Base Price: $865; Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds; Production Total: 4,337

2 Door Club Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 403627

Base Price: $901; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds; Production Total: 8,505

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 403611

Base Price: $912; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds; Production Total: 22,486

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #403619

Base Price: $963; Shipping Weight: 3,230; Production Total: 42,467

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser, Series 80 (L), 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertble, 3 Passenger, Body # 403967

Base Price: $1,222; Shipping Weight: 3,440 Pounds; Production Total: 290

2 Door Phaeton, 5 Passenger, Body #403929

Base Price: $1,570; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Pounds; Production Total: 50

2 Door Club Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 403927C

Base Price: $1,069; Shipping Weight: 3,280 Pounds; Production Total: 10,243

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #403919

Base Price: $1,131; Shipping Weight: 3,390; Production Total: 33,075

General Specifications

Oldsmobile, Series 60 (F) & Series 70 (G), 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase:

Series 60: 116 Inches

Series 70: 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 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio:

Series 60: 4.10:1

Series 70: 4.30:1

Carburetor: Single Downdraft with Automatic Choke .

Tire Size:

Series 60: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 27, Rear 27

Series 70: 6:50 X 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear 25

Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 18 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

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 9 Quarts on Refill; 10 Quarts on Overhaul

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: 130 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: .008"

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: 124 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: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.3:1;

Carburetor: Dual Downdraft with Automatic Choke

Tire Size: 7.00 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 27, Rear, 27

Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 21 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

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 9 Quarts on Refill; 10 Quarts on Overhaul

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: 130 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 .002"-.004"

Exhaust .0025"-.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: G-79001

6 Cylinder, Series G: G-79001

8 Cylinder, Series L:: L-334001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

6 Cylinder, Series F: CF-515001 California

LF-556001 Linden, New Jersey

F-703001 Lansing, Michigan

6 Cylinder, Series G: CG-16001 California

LG-108001 Linden New Jersey

G-305001 Lansing, Michigan

8 Cylinder, Series L: CL-190501 California

LL-202001 Linden, New Jersey

L-242001 Lansing, Michigan

Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-9/32"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/16" *

* 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: 21-9/32"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/16" *

* 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: +1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 3/32"

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 #1110802

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 #1102664

Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Amperes

Maximum Cold Output:

30 Amperes, 8.0 Volts @ 1,7500 RPM

Maximum Hot Output: Controled by Current Regulator

Delco-Remy Regulator Specifications

Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Part #1118201

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.2-6.7 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0-4.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.2-7.4 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 #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, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #466S

Casting # 194

Repair Kit # 1083

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, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #467S

Casting # 194

Repair Kit # 1083

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

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WD0

Part #471S

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 and .015" Feeler Gauge inserted between anti-percolator stem & lip of arm, indicator lines should be flush with top of anti-percolator plugs.

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .015"

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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1940 Oldsmobile Historical Data

Total 1940 Oldsmobile Production was 192,692.

Hydra-Matic, automatic transmission was introduced.

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