1949 OLDSMOBILE
Model Designations:
Oldsmobile, Seventy-Six, Series 76, 6 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Eighty-Eight, Series 88, 8 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Futuramic Ninety-Eight, Series 98, 8 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Seventy-Six, Series 76, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3527
Base Price: $1,630; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds; Production Total: 12,683
2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3507
Base Price: $1,790; Shipping Weight: 3,290; Production Total: 32,019
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3569
Base Price: $1,725; Shipping Weight: 3335 Pounds; Production Total: 37,505
4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3508
Base Price: $1,715; Shipping Weight: 3625 Pounds; Production Total: 6,466
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3567-X
Base Price: $2,025; Shipping Weight: 3,845 Pounds; Production Total: 5,338
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 49-3561
Base Price: $2,735; Shipping Weight: 3,945 Pounds: Production Total: 1,545
Total Series Production: 95,556.
Cars Showing a Suffix "D" with the body style number have DeLuxe Equipment.
Oldsmobile, Eighty-Eight, Series 88, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3527
Base Price: $2,025; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds; Production Total: 11,561
2 Door Coupe, Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3507
Base Price: $2,050; Shipping Weight: 3,585 Pounds: Production Total: 28,707
4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3508
Base Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 3625 Pounds; Production Total: 5,833
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3569
Base Price: $2,120; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds; Production Total: 46,386
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3567-DX
Base Price: $2,420; Shipping Weight: 3,845 Pounds; Production Total: 5,434
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 49-3561
Base Price: $3,120; Shipping Weight: 3,945 Pounds: Production Total: 1,355
Total Series Production: 99,276
Cars Showing a Suffix "D" with the body style number have DeLuxe Equipment.
Oldsmobile, Futuramic, Series 98 , 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3807
Base Price: $2,380; Shipping Weight: 3,835; Production Total: 20,049
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3869
Base Price: $2,360; Shipping Weight: 3,890; Production Total: 57,821
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3867-X
Base Price: $2,810; Shipping Weight: 4,200 Pounds; Production Total: 12,002
2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 49-3847X
Base Price: $2,973; Shipping Weight: 3,945 Pounds; Production Total: 3,006
Total Series Production: 92,878
Cars Showing a Suffix "D" with the body style number have DeLuxe Equipment. Cars with the "DX" suffix had hydralic controls.
General Specifications
Oldsmobile, Series 76, 6 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 119-1/2"
Engine: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-17/32" X 4-3/8"
Engine Displacement: 257.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.90
Horsepower: 105 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 202 Ft. Lbs @ 1,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: : Not Available
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear 24
Oldsmobile, Series 88, 8 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 119-1/2"
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" X 3-7/16"
Engine Displacement: 303.7 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 45.00
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 263 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Oldsmobile, Futuramic Ninety-Eight, Series 98, 8 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 125"
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" X 3-7/16"
Engine Displacement: 303.7 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 45.00
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 263 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available
Tire Size: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts on Refill
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 21-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 22-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 2 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts on Refill;
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
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)
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008", Exhaust .011"
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 115 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models
Spark Plug Type: AC 46-5, Champion UJ-18Y, J-18Y, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .015"
Firing Order: 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing: Between Two Steel Balls on Crankshaft Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 425 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .Zero", Exhaust .Zero"
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 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 Zero"; Exhaust Zero"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Aero"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 14 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 65 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.0035"
Exhaust .002"-.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: .007"
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 32"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 18
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .008"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .001"-.003"
Oil Control Ring: .0018"-.0033"
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: 45-50 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 controlled by a thrust plate at front.
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0014"-.0036"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2488"-2.2498"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"
Rod End Play: .002"-.011" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
#1, 2, 3, & 4: 2.498"-2.499"
#5: 2.623"-2.624"
Main Bearing Clearance:
Rear Main: .002"-.0035"
Others: .0005"-.003"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension:
#1, 2, 3, & 4: 100 Ft Lbs; #5: 140 Ft Lbs
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models
Distributor #1110214
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 @ 325 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,200 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
Distributor #1110221
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 @ 325 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 #1110814
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 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 1,850 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: 19" to 21"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications
Generator #1102706
Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87-2.0 Amperes
Regulator #1118300
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 42 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator #1102707 & 1102704
Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87-2.0 Amperes
Regulator #1118300
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 42 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models
Part #1107955
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 6,000 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 15 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models
Part #11007956
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 #709S
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 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 #710S
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 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
Rochester Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Carburetor AA
Float Level: 23/32" (From Top of Bowl to Bottom Seam Line on Float)
Idle Screw Setting: Adjust to 425 or 375 RPM
Fast Idle Setting: .020" Between Throttle Valve & Air Horn
Unloader Setting: .238"
Fuel Pump Data:
Maximum Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22"
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: 22"
Width: Front, 2-1/4"; Rear, 2",
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-3/16"
Rear: 15/16"
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: 4-1/2 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"
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series 76: 6A-1001 Standard Transmission
6A-1002H Hydra-Matic
Series 88: 8A-1001
Series 98: 8A-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series 76: 496A-1001 Atlanta, Georgia
496B-1001 Framingham, Massachusetts
496C-1001 Southgate, California
496L-1001 Linden New Jersey
496M-1001 Lansing, Michigan
496K-1001 Kansas City, Missouri
496W-1001 Wilmington, Delaware
8 Cylinder, Series 88: 498A-1001 Atlanta, Georgia
498B-1001 Framingham, Massachusetts
498C-1001 Southgate, California
498L-1001 Linden, New Jersey
498M-1001 Lansing, Michigan
498-K1001 Kansas City, Missouri
498W-1001 Wilmington, Delaware
8 Cylinder, Series 98: 499A-1001 Atlanta, Georgia
499B-1001 Framingham, Massachusetts
499C-1001 Southgate, California
499L-1001 Linden, New Jersey
499M-1001 Lansing, Michigan
499K-1001 Kansas City, Missouri
499W-1001 Wilmington, Delaware
1949 Oldsmobile Colors & Codes
Code Color PPG Code
40 Black 9200
42 Garnet Maroon Poly 50125
42-C Chariot Red 70193
43 Tawnee Buff 20562
44 Crest Blue 10555
45 Serge Blue Poly 10554
46 Praline Brown Poly 20449
47 Silver Gray 30614
48 Metal Gray Poly 30620
49 Ivy Green Poly 40098
49-C Seafoam Green Poly 40085
Two-Tones
43A Praline Brown Poly Upper & Tawnee Buff Lower
44A Serge Blue Poly Upper & Crest Blue Lower
47A Metal Gray Poly Upper & Silver Gray Lower
49B Ivy Green Poly Upper & Seafoam Green Poly Lower
Popular Options
Standard Radio, Super DeLuxe Radio, Condition Air Heater & Defroster, Traffic Light Viewer, Cadet Visor, Hood Ornament, Stainless Steel Wheel Trim Rings, Auxiliary Driving Lights, Fog Lights, Spotlight, Glove Compartment Light, Trunk Light, Underhood Light, Turn Signals, Back Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Outside Rear View Mirror, Vanity Visor Mirror, Exhaust Extension, License Plate Frame, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Hydramatic Transmission.
1949 Oldsmobile Historical Data
Total 1949 Oldsmobile Production was 287,710.
Promotional Model Cars:
Plastic: 4 Door Sedan
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