1960 OLDSMOBILE

Model Designations:

Oldsmobile 98, 8 Cylinder, Model 98

Oldsmobile Super 88, 8 Cylinder, Model S-88

Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, 8 Cylinder, Model 88

Oldsmobile 98, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3837

Base Price: $4,083; Shipping Weight: 4,312 Pounds

Production Total: 7,635

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3819

Base Price: $3,887; Shipping Weight: 4,353 Pounds

Production Total: 17,188

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3839

Base Price: $4,159; Shipping Weight: 4,364 Pounds

Production Total: 27,257

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3837

Base Price: $4,362; Shipping Weight: 4,412 Pounds

Production Total: 7,284

Oldsmobile Super 88, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3537

Base Price: $3,325; Shipping Weight: 4,080 Pounds

Production Total: 16,464

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3519

Base Price: $3,176; Shipping Weight: 4,128 Pounds

Production Total: 35,094

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3539

Base Price: $3,402; Shipping Weight: 4,086 Pounds

Production Total: 33,285

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3567

Base Price: $3,592; Shipping Weight: 4,203 Pounds

Production Total: 5,830

4 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3535

Base Price: $3,665; Shipping Weight: 4,298 Pounds

Production Total: 3,765

4 Door Station Wagon, 7 Passenger, Body # 60-3545

Base Price: $3,773; Shipping Weight: 4,306 Pounds

Production Total: 3,475

Oldsmobile Dynamic 88,Body Styles:

2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3211

Base Price: $2,835; Shipping Weight: 4,052 Pounds

Production Total: 13,545

2 Door Hardtop Holiday Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3237

Base Price: $2,956; Shipping Weight: 4,061 Pounds

Production Total: 29,368

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3219

Base Price: $2,900; Shipping Weight: 4,109 Pounds

Production Total: 76,377

4 Door Hardtop Holiday Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3239

Base Price: $3,034; Shipping Weight: 4,067 Pounds

Production Total: 43,761

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3267

Base Price: $3,284; Shipping Weight: 4,184 Pounds

Production Total: 12,271

4 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Body # 60-3235

Base Price: $3,363; Shipping Weight: 4,278 Pounds

Production Total: 8,834

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Dynamic 88 & Super Eighty-Eight: 123"

Ninety-Eight: 126.3"

Tire Sizes:

Dynamic 88: 8.50 X 14"

Super 88: 8.50 X 14"

98: 9.00 X 14"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Information Not Available

General Engine Specifications:

Oldsmobile, Dynamic 88, 8 Cylinder 371 Cu. Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0" X 3.688"

Engine Displacement: 371 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.75 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 240 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 375 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-45 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Oldsmobile, Super 88 & 98, 8 Cylinder 394 Cu. Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.125" X 3.688"

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

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications:

Dynamic 88, 371 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC 45

Spark Plug: .030"

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

Dwell Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 460 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 460 RPM, in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 155 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6 PSI

Super 88 & 98, 394 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC 44

Spark Plug: .030"

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

Dwell Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 460 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 460 RPM, in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6 PSI

Capacities:

All Series:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22-3/4 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 170 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Valve Specifications:

All Series:

Running Clearance:

Hydralic Lifters: No Adjustment

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Installed Height: 1-53/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 182 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0025"

Exhaust .0015"-.003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3427"-.3432"

Exhaust: .3940"-.3945"

Pistons, Rings, Wristpins, Crankshaft & Bearings Data:

Dynamic 88, 371 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wristpin Diameter: .9805"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4988"-2.4998"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9993"-3.0003"

Main Bearing Clearance:

#1 & 2:: .0005"-.0021"

#3 & 4: .0008"-.0024"

Rear: .002"-.0034"

Thrust on Bearing #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Super 88 & 98, 394 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0007"-.0012"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wristpin Diameter: .9805"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4988"-2.4998"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.9993"-3.0003"

Main Bearing Clearance:

#1 & 2:: .0005"-.0021"

#3 & 4: .0008"-.0024"

Rear: .002"-.0034"

Thrust on Bearing #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

All Engines:

Spark Plugs: 18-34 Ft. Lbs

Cylinder Head Bolts: 60-80 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 22-34 Ft. Lbs

Exhaust Manifold: 19-25 Ft. Lbs

Rocker Arm Shaft: 14-22 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35-42 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts:

Rear: 130-160 Ft. Lbs

Others: 90-120 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 100 Ft. Lbs.

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

All Series:

Distributor #1110968

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening:

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

Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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: 9"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 21" Vacuum`

Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications:

Generator #1102166

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Capacity: 35 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.62 to 1.82 Amperes

Regulator #1119253

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"

Generator #1102187

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Capacity: 45 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 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

Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1107665

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

Free Speed Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,600-5,100 RPM

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

Part #1107716

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

Free Speed Test: 80-120 Amperes, 10.6 Volts, @ 3,900-5,400 RPM

Resistance Test: 290-350 Amperes, 2.0 Volts,.

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

All Series:

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Threaded Nut

Adjustment: 2 to 3 Notches Tight

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Threaded Nut

Adjustment: .007"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Pounds

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

Caster: - 1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/8 Degrees

Right: +1/8 Degrees

Toe In: 0" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees

Rochester 4GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7013950

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1-15/32"

Secondary: 1-1/8"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/2"

Secondary: 1-5/16"

Vacuum Assist Spring: 1-1/64"

Idle Vent: 29/32"

Choke Setting: Index

Fast Idle Setting: 1,600 RPM

Throttle Check Return: .020"

Carburetor #7013952

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

Float Level:

Primary: 1-15/32"

Secondary: 1-1/8"

Float Drop:

Primary: 1-1/2"

Secondary: 1-5/16"

Vacuum Assist Spring: 1-1/64"

Idle Vent: 29/32"

Choke Setting: Index

Fast Idle Setting: 1,600 RPM

Throttle Check Return: .020"

Rochester 2GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor #7015052

Idle Screw Mixture: 2 Turns to Open

Float Level: 11/16"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Idle Vent: 1-1/32"

Choke Setting: Index

Fast Idle Setting: 1,900 RPM

Throttle Check Return: .050"

Carburetor #7015058

Idle Screw Mixture: 2 Turns to Open

Float Level: 11/16"

Float Drop: 1-3/4"

Idle Vent: 1-1/32"

Choke Setting: Index

Fast Idle Setting: 1,900 RPM

Throttle Check Return: .050"

1960 Oldsmobile Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color

A Ebony Black

B Charcoal Mist

C Provincial White

D Platinum Mist

F Gulf Blue

H Dresden Blue

J Palmetto Mist

K Fern Mist

L Garnet Mist

M Citron

N Cordovan

P Golden Mist

R Shell Beige

S Copper Mist

Popular Options:

Radio; DeLuxe Radio; Electric Antenna; Heater & Defroster; Air Conditioning; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Windows; Power Seat; Tinted Glass; DeLuxe Tri-Tone Horns' Electric Clock' DeLuxe Wheel Discs, Outside Rear View Mirror; Back Up Lamp; Windshield Washer; Parking Brake Signal Lamp; Hydra-Matic (Standard on 98); Anti-Slip Differential; and much more.

1960 Oldsmobile Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1960 Oldsmobile was on October 1, 1959.

Total 1960 Oldsmobile Production was 341,433.

Promotional Model Cars:

Plastic: Oldsmobile 98 2 Door Hardtop

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