1952 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile DeLuxe 88, 8 Cylinder, Model D-88

Oldsmobile Super 88, 8 Cylinder, Model S-88

Oldsmobile 98, 8 Cylinder, Model 98

Oldsmobile DeLuxe 88,Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3611

Base Price: $2,050; Shipping Weight: 3,685

Production Total: 6,402

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3669

Base Price: $2,110; Shipping Weight: 3,608 Pounds

Production Total: 12,215

Oldsmobile Super 88, Body Styles:

2 Door Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3627D

Base Price: $2,126; Shipping Weight: 3,597 Pounds

Production Total: 2,050

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3611D

Base Price: $2,172; Shipping Weight: 3,603 Pounds

Production Total: 24,963

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3637D

Base Price: $2,430; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds

Production Total: 15,777

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3667TDX

Base Price: $2,595; Shipping Weight: 3,867 Pounds

Production Total: 5,162

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3669D

Base Price: $2,234; Shipping Weight: 3,649 Pounds

Production Total: 70,606

Oldsmobile 98, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3037D

Base Price: $2,750; Shipping Weight: 3,874 Pounds

Production Total: 14,150

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3069D

Base Price: $2,532; Shipping Weight: 3,764

Production Total: 55,550

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 52-3067DX

Base Price: $2,940; Shipping Weight: 4,111 Pounds

Production Total: 3,544

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

DeLuxe & Super Eighty-Eight: 120"

Ninety-Eight: 124"

Tire Sizes:

88 & Super 88: 7.60 X 15"

98: 8.00 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Information Not Available

General Engine Specifications:

Oldsmobile, Series DeLuxe 88:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" X 3-7/16"

Engine Displacement: 303.7 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 145 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 280 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Oldsmobile, Series Super 88 & 98:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/4" X 3-7/16"

Engine Displacement: 303.7 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 160 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 283 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Capacities:

All Series:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 21-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 22-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 7 PSI

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 10-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Tune Up Specifications:

All Series:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 6 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 46-5

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .016"

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

Ignition Timing: Slot on Pulley

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmission)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

All Series:

Running Clearance:

Intake Zero

Exhaust Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees,

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 14 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 156 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .366"

Exhaust: .366"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0022"-.0042"

Exhaust .0027"-.0045"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3417"-.3425"

Exhaust: .3930"-.3938"

Pistons, Rings, Wristpins, Crankshaft & Bearings Data:

All Series:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 18

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Wristpin Diameter: .9805"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod End Play: .002"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter:

Rear Bearing: 2.623"-2.624"

Other Bearings: 2.498"-2.499"

Main Bearing Clearance:

Rear Bearing: .002"-.0035"

Others: .0005"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Main Bolt Torque:

Rear: 140 Ft. Lbs

Others: 100 Ft. Lbs

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

All Series:

Distributor #1110824

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .18 -.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,850 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4-1/2" to 6-1/2"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15" to 16"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #11027080

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,450 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.87 to 2.0 Amperes

Regulator #1118827

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.3

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.1 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 44 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1107997

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 5.67 Volts, @ 5,500 RPM

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

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-3/32"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

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

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part #851S-SA, 2015S

Float Level: 1/4"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns

Fast Idle Adjustment: .020"

Unloader Choke Valve Clearance: 1/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part #932S

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1 to 2 Turns

Float Level:

Primary: 1/4"

Secondary: 1/4"

Float Drop:

Primary: 3/4"

Secondary: 3/4"

Pump Stroke: 9/32"

Fast Idle Adjustment: .018"

Unloader: 1/8"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 3/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Rochester 4GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7004300

Float Level: 1-3/8"

Float Drop: 1-15/16"

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

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-1/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .020"

Choke Rod: .053"

Choke Unloader: .092"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .035"

Idle Air Vent: .040"

1952 Oldsmobile Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color

10 Black

20 Chariot Red

21 Regent Maroon

21-A Empire Maroon

30 Cascade Green

31 Shoal Green

31-W Swan White

32 Palm Green

33 Glade Green

40 Arctic Blue

41 Serge Blue

50 Dove Gray

51 Pearl Gray

60 Canto Cream

61 Sand Beige

70 Aqua Marine

71 Royal Turquoise

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1952 Oldsmobile Historical Data:

Total 1952 Oldsmobile Production was 213,419.

Promotional Model Cars:

Metal: 4 Door Sedan

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