1959 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, 8 Cylinder, Model 88

Oldsmobile Super 88, 8 Cylinder, Model S-88

Oldsmobile 98, 8 Cylinder, Model 98

Oldsmobile Dynamic 88,Body Styles:

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3211

Base Price: $2,877; Shipping Weight: 4,214

Production Total: 15,123

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3237

Base Price: $2,958; Shipping Weight: 4,235

Production Total: 38,488

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3267

Base Price: $3,286; Shipping Weight: 4,279 Pounds

Production Total: 8,491

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3219

Base Price: $2,902; Shipping Weight: 4,281 Pounds

Production Total: 70,995

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3239

Base Price: $3,036; Shipping Weight: 4,231 Pounds

Production Total: 48,707

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59-3235

Base Price: $3,365; Shipping Weight: 4,619 Pounds

Production Total: 11,298

Oldsmobile Super 88, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3537

Base Price: $3,328; Shipping Weight: 4,260 Pounds

Production Total: 20,259

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3519

Base Price: $3,112; Shipping Weight: 4,185 Pounds

Production Total: 27,521

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3539

Base Price: $3,405; Shipping Weight: 4,274 Pounds

Production Total: 38,467

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3567

Base Price: $3,595; Shipping Weight: 4,340 Pounds

Production Total: 4,895

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59-3535

Base Price: $3,669; Shipping Weight: 4,470 Pounds

Production Total: 7,015

Oldsmobile 98, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3837

Base Price: $4,086; Shipping Weight: 4,505 Pounds

Production Total: 13,699

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3837

Base Price: $4,366; Shipping Weight: 4,545 Pounds

Production Total: 8,006

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3819

Base Price: $3,890; Shipping Weight: 4,530

Production Total: 23,106

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 59-3839

Base Price: $4,163; Shipping Weight: 4,538

Production Total: 36,813

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Dynamic 88 & Super Eighty-Eight: 123"

Ninety-Eight: 126.3"

Tire Sizes:

Dynamic 88: 8.50 X 14"

Super 88: 9.00 X 14"

98: 9.00 X 14"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Information Not Available

General Engine Specifications:

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 88:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

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

Engine Displacement: 371 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 270 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Oldsmobile, Super 88 & 98:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4-1/8" X 3-11/16"

Engine Displacement: 394 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 54.45

Horsepower: 315 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 435 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Capacities:

All Series:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 13 PSI; 15 PSI with Air Conditioning

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 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: 5 Degrees BTDC (1st Slot on Damper)

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 60-80 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 155 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

All Series:

Running Clearance:

Intake Zero

Exhaust Zero

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Timing: N/A

Valve Spring Pressure: 175 Lbs @ 1.437 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:

Dynamic 88:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 2 to 6

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wristpin Diameter: .9805"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2492"-2.5002"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"

Rod End Play: .002"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 38-48 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.999"-3.000"

Main Bearing Clearance:

Front: .0005"-.002"

Rear: .0005"-.003"

Others: .0008"-.0024"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Main Bolt Torque:

Rear: 130-160 Ft. Lbs

Others: 90-120 Ft. Lbs

Super 88 & 98:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .0015"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 12

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wristpin Diameter: .9805"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2492"-2.5002"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"

Rod End Play: .002"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 38-48 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.999"-3.000"

Main Bearing Clearance:

Front: .0005"-.002"

Rear: .0005"-.003"

Others: .0008"-.0024"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Main Bolt Torque:

Rear: 130-160 Ft. Lbs

Others: 90-120 Ft. Lbs

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

All Series:

Distributor #1110931

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: 8" to 10"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 19" to 21"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10-12 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #1102092

Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,520 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.62 to 1.82 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

Generator #1102093

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,600 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 2.66 to 2.86 Amperes

Regulator #1119600

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.4

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.2 Volts (Lower Contact Setting .1 to .3 Volt Lower)

Current Regulator Setting: 41 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap:

Upper: .016"

Lower: .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,.

Part #1107716

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 80-120 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 4,700-5,400 RPM

Lock Test: 290-370 Amperes, 2.0 Volts,.

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .007"-.008"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees

Camber: + 1/8 Degrees

Toe In: 0" to 1/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 10 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Rochester 4GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7013151, 7013151

Float Level:

Primary: 9/32"

Secondary: 1-3/8"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/2"

Secondary: 1-5/16"

Vacuum Assist: 1-3/64" (Primary Floats Only)

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

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-1/64" (Inner Hole)

Fast Idle Setting: .024"

Choke Rod: .052"

Choke Unloader: .115"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Coutour Clearance: .030"

Idle Air Vent: 29/32"

Rochester 2GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7013052, 7013058

Float Level: 3/4"

Float Drop: 1-29/32"

Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 2

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Pump Rod: 1-7/16"

Fast Idle: .024"

Choke Rod: .150"

Choke Unloader: .163"

Idle Air Vent: 1-11/32"

1959 Oldsmobile Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color

A Ebony Black

B Silver Mist

C Polaris White

D Willow Mist

E Emerald Mist

F Crystal Green

H Sapphire Mist

J Frost Blue

K Aqua Mist

L Cardinal Red

M Russet

N Burgundy Mist

P Golden Mist

R Bronze Mist

S Indigo Poly

Popular Options:

DeLuxe Radio, Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seat, Tinted Glass, DeLuxe Horns, Electric Clock, Autronic Eye;, DeLuxe Wheel Discs, Hydra-Matic (Standard on 98), Anti-Slip Differential.

1959 Oldsmobile Historical Data:

Jetaway Hydramatic was standard equipment on 98 Series.

Total 1959 Oldsmobile Production was 382,865.

Promotional Model Cars:

Plastic: Oldsmobile 98 4 Door Hardtop

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