1946 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile, Special 6, Series 66, 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 6, Series 76, 6 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 8, Series 78, 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser 8, Series 98, 8 Cylinder

Oldsmobile, Special, Series 66, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 3527

Base Price: $1,108; Shipping Weight: 3,325 Pounds; Production Total: 4,537

4 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 3507

Base Price: $1,134; Shipping Weight: 3,330; Production Total: 11,721

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 3519

Base Price: $1,169; Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds; Production Total: 12,749

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 3567

Base Price: $1,327; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds; Production Total: 1,409

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 3581

Base Price: $1,795; Shipping Weight: 3,785 Pounds: Production Total: 140

Total Series Production: 30,556

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

2 Door Coupe, Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 3607

Base Price: $1,184; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds: Production Total: 32,852

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 3609

Base Price: $1,234; Shipping Weight: 3,655 Pounds; Production Total: 20,604

Total Series Production: 53,456

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

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 3969

Base Price: $1,490; Shipping Weight: 3,795; Production Total: 11,031

2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 3907

Base Price: $1,442; Shipping Weight: 3,715 Pounds; Production Total: 2,459

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 3967

Base Price: $1,840; Shipping Weight: 4,075 Pounds; Production Total: 874

Total Series Production: 14,364

General Specifications

Oldsmobile, Special 66, 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: 185 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter Model WA1-504S .

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

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 76, 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: 185 @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: : Not Available

Carburetor: Carter Model WA1-504S .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear 26

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 78, 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: 6.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 110 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 204 @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter Model WDO-503S

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 26

Oldsmobile, Custom Cruiser 98, 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: 204 @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 33 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter Model WDO-503S

Tire Size: 7.00 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24

Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: AC 45, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .020"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: "TDC" Mark on Flywheel

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 425 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM in "Drive"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models

Spark Plug Type: AC 45, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .015"

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

Ignition Timing: Steel Ball in Flywheel

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 425 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM in "Drive"

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)

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"

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, 6 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .023"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0025"

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"

Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder Models

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top Land Inch .023"

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0025"

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"-.0025"

Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"

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

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

Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 19-1/2 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: 11 Quarts on Refill;

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 21-1/2 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: 11 Quarts on Refill;

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Distributor #1110213

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

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

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16" to 20"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Distributor #1110808

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .18 -.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 350 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 & Regulator Specifications

Generator #1102664

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.95 Amperes

Regulator #1118201

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator #1102680

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.95 Amperes

Regulator #1118242

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models

Part #1107034

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.67 Volts, @ 5,000 RPM

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

Part #1107050

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.67 Volts, @ 5,000 RPM

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

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models

Part #11007930

Rotation: Clockwise

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.

Part #11007922

Rotation: Clockwise

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 #481S

Float Level: 1/2"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 16

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .020"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Unloader Setting: 3/8"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WA1

Part #504S

Float Level: 1/2"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 16

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .020"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Unloader Setting: 7/16"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder

Carburetor Model: WDO

Part #480S-SA

Float Level: 3/16"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 19

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-113

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: With throttle closed, indicator lines should be flush with the tip of the anti-percolator plugs.

Fast Idle Setting: .015"

Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

Carburetor Model: WDO

Part #503S-SA

Float Level: 3/16"

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

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 19

Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-113

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: With throttle closed, indicator lines should be flush with the tip of the anti-percolator plugs.

Fast Idle Setting: .015"

Unloader Setting: 1/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

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

Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models

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

Width: Front, 2"; Rear, 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

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

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

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

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: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1-1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 to 23-1/2 Degrees

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"

1946 Oldsmobile Colors & Codes

Code Color PPG Code

60 Black 9200

61 Slate Green Poly 30065

62 Garnet Red Poly 50014

63-A Pawnee Beige Poly Upper 20211

New Ivory Lower 80042

63-C New Ivory 80042

64 Tunis Blue Poly 10303

64-A Nightshade Blue Poly Upper 10095

Tunis Blue Poly Lower 10303

65 Nightshade Blue Poly 10095

65-B Nightshade Blue Poly Upper 10095

Pacific Blue Poly Lower 10085

66 Pawnee Beige Poly 20211

67-A Channel Gray Upper 30312

Eagle Gray Lower 30066

67-C Eagle Gray 30066

68 Channel Gray 30312

68-A Black Upper 9001

Channel Gray Lower 30312

69 Forest Green Poly 40084

69-B Forest Green Poly Upper 40084

Sea Foam Green Poly Lower 40085

69-C Sea Foam Green Poly 40085

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1946 Oldsmobile Historical Data

Total 1946 Oldsmobile Production was 98,386.

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