1957 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88, 8 Cylinder, Model 88

Oldsmobile Super 88, 8 Cylinder, Model S-88

Oldsmobile Starfire 98, 8 Cylinder, Model 98

Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88,Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3611

Base Price: $2,478; Shipping Weight: 4,110

Production Total: 18,477

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3637

Base Price: $2,591; Shipping Weight: 4,119

Production Total: 49,187

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3669

Base Price: $2,538; Shipping Weight: 4,137 Pounds

Production Total: 53,923

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3639

Base Price: $2,663; Shipping Weight: 4,188 Pounds

Production Total: 33,830

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3667TX

Base Price: $2,895; Shipping Weight: 4,392 Pounds

Production Total: 6,423

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3662F

Base Price: $2,914; Shipping Weight: 4,423 Pounds

Production Total: 5,052

4 Door Hardtop Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3665F

Base Price: $3,017; Shipping Weight: 4,472 Pounds

Production Total: 5,767

Oldsmobile Super 88, Body Styles:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3611D

Base Price: $2,687; Shipping Weight: 4,164 Pounds

Production Total: 4,002

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3637SD

Base Price: $2,884; Shipping Weight: 4,171 Pounds

Production Total: 31,155

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3667DTX

Base Price: $3,132; Shipping Weight: 4,445 Pounds

Production Total: 7,128

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3639SD

Base Price: $2,950; Shipping Weight: 4,251 Pounds

Production Total: 39,162

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3669D

Base Price: $2,745; Shipping Weight: 4,186 Pounds

Production Total: 42,696

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3665SDF

Base Price: $3,220; Shipping Weight: 4,537 Pounds

Production Total: 8,981

Oldsmobile Starfire 98, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3037SDX

Base Price: $3,588; Shipping Weight: 4,458 Pounds

Production Total: 17,791

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3069D

Base Price: $3,396; Shipping Weight: 4,450

Production Total: 21,525

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3939SDX

Base Price: $3,649; Shipping Weight: 4,525

Production Total: 32,099

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 57-3067DX

Base Price: $3,838; Shipping Weight: 4,747 Pounds

Production Total: 8,278

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Golden Rocket 88 & Super Eighty-Eight: 122"

Starfire Ninety-Eight: 126"

Tire Sizes:

Golden Rocket 88: 8.50 X 14"

Super 88: 8.50 X 14"

Starfire 98: 9.00 X 14"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Information Not Available

General Engine Specifications:

Oldsmobile, All Series:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-11/16"

Engine Displacement: 371 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 277 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 400 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Oldsmobile, J-2 Option With 3 - 2 Barrel Carburetors:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-11/16"

Engine Displacement: 371 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 300 @ N/A RPM

Torque: N/A

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Capacities:

All Series:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12 to 15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Tune Up Specifications:

All Series:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: AC 44

Spark Plug: .030"

Point Gap: Turn Adjusting Screw clockwise until engine misfires, then back screw out 1/2 turn

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

Ignition Timing: Slot on Damper, With 3 Slots, Use Center Slot

Engine Idle Speed: 460 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmission)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

All Series:

Running Clearance:

Intake Zero

Exhaust Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 13-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 20-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 190 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches

Valve Lift, Zero Lash:

Intake: .419"

Exhaust: .435"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0017"-.0035"

Exhaust .0022"-.004"

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: 1 to 6

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .015"

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: 2.748"-2.749"

Main Bearing Clearance:

Front: .0005"-.002"

Rear: .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 #1110883

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening:

Turn Adjusting Screw clockwise until engine misfires, then back screw out 1/2 turn

Condenser Capacity: .18 -.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,200 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: 15-1/4" to 16"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #1102063

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119001

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator #1102067

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,380 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.62 to 1.83 Amperes

Regulator #1119002

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1107665

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,600-5,100 RPM

Lock Test: 300-360 Amperes, 3.5 Volts,.

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-3/32"

Rear: 31/32"

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: 23 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Rochester 4GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7009470, 7009471

Float Level: 1-5/8"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

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

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .024"

Choke Rod: .052"

Choke Unloader: .115"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .030"

Idle Air Vent: 13/16"

Carburetor #7010925, 7010926, 7015704

Float Level: 1-5/8"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

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

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-3/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .024"

Choke Rod: .052"

Choke Unloader: .092"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .030"

Idle Air Vent: 13/16"

Rochester 2GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7010958

Float Level: 1-5/16"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: None

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Carburetor #7010959

Float Level: 1-9/32"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .024"

Choke Rod: .040"

Choke Unloader: .140"

Carburetor #7010960

Float Level: 1-9/32"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

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

Choke Setting: None

Pump Rod: 15/16"

Choke Lockout: .030"

Choke Lockout Lever: .015"

1957 Oldsmobile Paint Colors:

Color

Black

Festival Red

Accent Red

Accent Vermillion

Ice Green

Allegheny Green

Banif Blue

Artesian Blue

Grenada Gray

Juneau Gray

Charcoal

Alcan White

Coronado Yellow

Sunset Glow

Shantung Beige

Cutlass Bronze

Desert Glow

Royal Glow

Victoria White

Gold Mist

Rose Mist

Sapphire Mist

Jade Mist

Platinum Mist

Popular Options:

DeLuxe Radio, Super DeLuxe Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Power Antenna, DeLuxe Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, 6 Way Power Seat, DeLuxe Steering Wheel & Horn Ring, Back Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Tinted Glass, Courtesy Lights, Outside Visor, Padded Dash, Whitewall Tires, Autronic Light Headlight Dimmer, Remote Control Mirror, Exhaust Extension, Vanity Visor Mirror, Trunk Light, Underhood Light, Glove Compartment Light, Parking Brake Signal Light, Spot Light, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Automatic Transmission, J-2 Engine Option.

1957 Oldsmobile Historical Data:

Total 1957 Oldsmobile Production was 384,390.

Promotional Model Cars:

Plastic: Oldsmobile 98 4 Door Hardtop

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