1950 OLDSMOBILE
Model Designations:
Oldsmobile, Seventy-Six, Series 76, 6 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Eighty-Eight, Series 88, 8 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Ninety-Eight, Series 98, 8 Cylinder
Oldsmobile, Seventy-Six, Series 76, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3507
Base Price: $1,640; Shipping Weight: 3,260; Production Total: 5,105
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #50-3511
Base Price: $1,655; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds; Production Total: 6,354
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3527
Base Price: $1,615; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds; Production Total: 3,364
2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #50-3537
Base Price: $1,885; Shipping Weight: 3,335 Pounds; Production Total: 538
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3567-X
Base Price: $2,010; Shipping Weight: 3,585 Pounds; Production Total: 973
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3569
Base Price: $1,710; Shipping Weight: 3340 Pounds; Production Total: 16,555
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 50-3562
Base Price: $2,360; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds: Production Total: 368
Total Series Production: 33,257.
Cars Showing a Suffix "D" with the body style number have DeLuxe Equipment.
Oldsmobile, Eighty-Eight, Series 88, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Coupe, Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3507
Base Price: $1,790; Shipping Weight: 3,460 Pounds: Production Total: 31,093
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3711
Base Price: $1,805; Shipping Weight: 3,490 Pounds; Production Total: 60,561
2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3527
Base Price: $1,725; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds; Production Total: 10,687
2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3737
Base Price: $2,035; Shipping Weight: 3,535 Pounds; Production Total: 12,682
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 50-3562
Base Price: $2,585; Shipping Weight: 3,810 Pounds: Production Total: 2,382
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3569
Base Price: $1,880; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds; Production Total: 141,117
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3567X
Base Price: $2,160; Shipping Weight: 3,746 Pounds; Production Total: 9,127
Total Series Production: 257,649
Cars Showing a Suffix "D" with the body style number have DeLuxe Equipment.
Oldsmobile, Series 98 , 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3807
Base Price: $2,095; Shipping Weight: 3,685; Production Total: 11,989
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3869
Base Price: $2,165; Shipping Weight: 3,765; Production Total: 80,265
4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3808
Base Price: $2,135; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds; Production Total: 1,778
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3867-X
Base Price: $2,615; Shipping Weight: 4,150 Pounds; Production Total: 3,925
2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 50-3837
Base Price: $2,245; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Pounds; Production Total: 8,263
Total Series Production: 106,220.
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: 40 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, Ninety-Eight, Series 98, 8 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 122"
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: 10-1/2 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: 3 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 10-1/2 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)
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
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 4 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 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 13-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 14-1/2 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"
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models
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 #763S-SA
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: None
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WA1
Part #764S
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: None
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"
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: .0007"-.0015"
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
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series 76: 6A-97001
Series 88: 8A-194001
Series 98: 8A-194001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
6 Cylinder, Series 76: 506A-1001 Atlanta, Georgia
506B-1001 Framingham, Massachusetts
506C-1001 Southgate, California
506L-1001 Linden New Jersey
506M-1001 Lansing, Michigan
506K-1001 Kansas City, Missouri
506W-1001 Wilmington, Delaware
8 Cylinder, Series 88: 508A-1001 Atlanta, Georgia
508B-1001 Framingham, Massachusetts
508C-1001 Southgate, California
508L-1001 Linden, New Jersey
508M-1001 Lansing, Michigan
508-K1001 Kansas City, Missouri
508W-1001 Wilmington, Delaware
8 Cylinder, Series 98: 509A-1001 Atlanta, Georgia
509B-1001 Framingham, Massachusetts
509C-1001 Southgate, California
509L-1001 Linden New Jersery
509M-1001 Lansing, Michigan
509K-1001 Kansas City, Missoure
509W-1001 Wilmington, Delaware
1950 Oldsmobile Colors & Codes
Code Color PPG Code
10 Black 9200
11 Adler Green Poly 40911
12 Garnet Maroon Poly 50125
12-C Chariot Red 70193
13 Dune Beige 20681
13-C Canto Cream 80472
14 Crest Blue 10555
15 Serge Blue Poly 10554
17 Marol Gray Poly 30741
18 Flint Gray Poly 30740
19 Ivy Green Poly 40098
29 Palm Green Poly 41048
41-C Almond Green 40701
43-C Nankeen Cream 80400
Sand Beige (Available only on Two-Tones) 20751
Two-Tones
11A Ivy Green Poly Upper & Adler Green Poly Lower
11H Black Upper & Adler Green Poly Lower
13H Black Upper & Canto Cream Lower
14A Seerge Blue Poly Upper & Crest Blue Lower
17A Flint Gray Poly Upper & Marol Gray Poly Lower
17H Black Upper & Marol Gray Poly Lower
29H Sand Beige Upper & Palm 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, Electric Clock, Underhood Light, Turn Signals, Back Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Outside Rear View Mirror, Vanity Visor Mirror, Exhaust Extension, License Plate Frame, Center Bumper Guard, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Hydramatic Transmission.
1950 Oldsmobile Historical Data
Total 1950 Oldsmobile Production was 397,220.
Promotional Model Cars:
None Known
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