1942 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile, Special 6, Series 66 (F), 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Special 8, Series 68 (E), 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 6, Series 76 (G), 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 8, Series 78 (J), 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser 8, Series 98 (L), 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Special, Series 66 & 88, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertible, 3 Passenger, Body #423567

Base Price: $1,277; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds; Production Total: 848

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 423527B

Base Price: $992; Shipping Weight: 3,230 Pounds; Production Total: 1,116

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 423507

Base Price: $1,050; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds; Production Total: 10,766

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 423511

Base Price: $1,040; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds; Production Total: 3,688

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #423519

Base Price: $1,088; Shipping Weight: 3,320; Production Total: 8,053

4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #423569

Base Price: $1,088; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds; Production Total: 3,888

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #4235SW

Base Price: $1,376; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds: Production Total: NA

Oldsmobile, Dynamic, Series 76 & 78, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Coupe, Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #423607

Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds: Production Total: 14,701

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #423609

Base Price: $1,153; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds; Production Total: 12,566

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser, Series 98 , 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertble, 4 Passenger, Body # 423967

Base Price: $1,561; Shipping Weight: 3,740 Pounds; Production Total: 216

2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 423907

Base Price: $1,319; Shipping Weight: 3,620 Pounds; Production Total: 1,771

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #423969

Base Price: $1,376; Shipping Weight: 3,780; Production Total: 4,672

General Specifications

Oldsmobile, Special 66 (F), 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 119

Engine: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/8"

Engine Displacement: 238.1 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ ? RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: : 4.10:1

Carburetor: Single Downdraft with Automatic Choke .

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear 28

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 76 (G), 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 125

Engine: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/8"

Engine Displacement: 238.1 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 190 @ ? RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: : 4.30:1

Carburetor: Single Downdraft with Automatic Choke .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear 26

Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 18-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 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: Forward thrust is taken by a semi-circular flange in the front engine plate with the cylinder block taking the backward thrust.

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: #1, 2, & 3: 100 Ft Lbs; #4, 140 Ft Lbs

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 .0025"-.004"

Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .023"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0013"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 20

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, Special 68 (E), 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 119 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: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 200 Ft Lbs @ ? RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.1:1;

Carburetor: Dual Downdraft with Automatic Choke

Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 26

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 78 (J), 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 125 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: 6.35 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 200 @ ? RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.3:1;

Carburetor: Dual Downdraft with Automatic Choke

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser 98 (L), 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 127 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: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 200 @ ? RPM

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.3:1;

Carburetor: Dual Downdraft with Automatic Choke

Tire Size: 7.00 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear, 25

Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models

Cooling System: 20-1/2 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 19 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: Forward thrust is taken by a semi-circular flange in the front engine plate with the cylinder block taking the backward thrust

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:

#1, 2, 3, & 4: 100 Ft Lbs; #5: 140 Ft Lbs

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 .023"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0013"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 7 to 20

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .009"

Oil Ring: .009"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .001"-.0025"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

Beginning Engine Numbers:

6 Cylinder Models: G-424001

8 Cylinder Models:: L-450001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

6 Cylinder, Series F: 66C-9001 California

66L-12001 Linden, New Jersey

66-86001 Lansing, Michigan

6 Cylinder, Series G: 76C-7001 California

76L-11001 Linden New Jersey

76-75001 Lansing, Michigan

8 Cylinder, Series E 68C-3001 California

68L-3001 Linden, New Jersey

68-9001 Lansing, Michigan

8 Cylinder, Series J 78C-4001 California

78L-4001 Linden, New Jersey

78-26001 Lansing, Michigan

8 Cylinder, Series L 98C-4001 California

98L-6001 Linden, New Jersey

98-25001 Lansing, Michigan

Brake Specifications, 66, 68, & 76 Models

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-5/16"

Width: Front, 2"; Rear, 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, 78 & 98 Models

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-5/16"

Width: Front, 2-1/4"; Rear, 2",

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 #1110213

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: 12 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-1/2" to 9-1/2"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-1/2" to 16-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Distributor #1110808

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: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 250 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6-1/2" to 8-1/2"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14" to 16"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 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

Generator #1102680

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 #1107050

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 #11007930

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 5,500 RPM

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

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #481S

Casting # 340

Repair Kit # 1097A

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102

Pump Travel: 16/64" (Medium Stroke)

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .020", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm

Unloader Setting: 3/8"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #504S

Casting # 340

Repair Kit # 1097A

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102

Pump Travel: 16/64" (Medium Stroke)

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .020", 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: W1

Part #523S

Casting # 462

Repair Kit # 1353A

Float Level: 9/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-25

Pump Travel: 15/64" (Medium 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 #480S-SA

Casting # 342

Repair Kit # 1096A

Float Level: 3/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-113

Pump Travel: 19/64"

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed, indicator lines should be flush with top of anti-percolator plugs.

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .015"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WD0

Part #503S-SA

Casting # 342

Repair Kit # 1096A

Float Level: 3/8"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-113

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: .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

Colors & Codes

40 Black

41 Slate Green Poly

42 Ambassador Red Poly

43 New Ivory

43-A Warwick Tan Poly Upper & New Ivory Lower

44 Darien Blue Poly

44-A Hurricane Blue Upper & Darien Blue Poly Lower

45 Marine Blue Poly

45-A Swift Blue Poly Upper & Marine Blue Poly Lower

46 Warwick Tan

46-A Granada Brown Upper & Warwick Tan Poly Lower

46-B Warwick Tan Poly Upper & Granada Brown Lower

47 Eagle Gray

47-A Condor Gray Upper & Eagle Gray Lower

48 Condor Gray

48-A Black Upper & Condor Gray Lower

49 Forest Green Poly

49-A Sea Foam Green Poly Upper & Forest Green Poly Lower

49-B Forest Green Poly Upper & Sea Foam Green Poly Lower

49-C Sea Foam Green Poly

52 Garnet Red Poly

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1942 Oldsmobile Historical Data

Total 1942 Oldsmobile Production was 67,999.

1942 Oldsmobile Production ended February 5, 1942.

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