1974 OLDSMOBILE
Model Designations:
Oldsmobile Omega, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Model #O
Oldsmobile Cutlass, 8 Cylinder, Model #C
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 8 Cylinder, Model #CSU (Wagons: CSUC)
Oldsmobile Cutlass 'S,' 8 Cylinder, Model CS
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, 8 Cylinder, Model VC
Oldsmobile Delta 88, 8 Cylinder, Model #D88
Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 8 Cylinder, Model #D88R
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 8 Cylinder, Model CC
Oldsmobile 98, 8 Cylinder, Model #98
Oldsmobile Toronado, 8 Cylinder, Model #T
Oldsmobile Omega, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # B-27
Base Price: $2,762; Shipping Weight: 3,334 Pounds
Production Total: 27,075
2 Door Hatchback, 5 Passenger, Body # B-17
Base Price: $2,911; Shipping Weight: 3,438 Pounds
Production Total: 12,449
4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # B-69
Base Price: $2,760; Shipping Weight: 3,382 Pounds
Production Total: 10,756
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser,Body Styles:
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # J-35
Base Price: $4,180; Shipping Weight: 4,496 Pounds
Production Total: 4,191
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # J-45
Base Price: $4,293; Shipping Weight: 4,532 Pounds
Production Total: 7,013
Oldsmobile Cutlass, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # G-69
Base Price: $3,528; Shipping Weight: 4,040 Pounds
Production Total: 25,718
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body #F-37
Base Price: $3,453; Shipping Weight: 3,984 Pounds
Production Total: 16,063
Oldsmobile Cutlass 'S', Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # G-37
Base Price: $3,550; Shipping Weight: 3,993 Pounds
Production Total: 50,860
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # J-29
Base Price: $3,816; Shipping Weight: 4,085 Pounds
Production Total: 12,525
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # J-57
Base Price: $3,745; Shipping Weight: 3,998 Pounds
Production Total: 172,360
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # H-35
Base Price: $3,970; Shipping Weight: 4,485 Pounds
Production Total: 3,437
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # H-45
Base Price: $4,083; Shipping Weight: 4,521 Pounds
Production Total: 3,101
Oldsmobile Delta 88, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # L-57
Base Price: $4,120; Shipping Weight: 4,515 Pounds
Production Total: 11,615
4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # L-69
Base Price: $4,064; Shipping Weight: 4,536 Pounds
Production Total: 17,939
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # L-39
Base Price: $4,181; Shipping Weight: 4,568 Pounds
Production Total: 11,941
Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # N-57
Base Price: $4,275; Shipping Weight: 4,537 Pounds
Production Total: 27,515
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #N-39
Base Price: $4,341; Shipping Weight: 4,602 Pounds
Production Total: 236,363
4 Door Town Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #N-69
Base Price: $4,204; Shipping Weight: 4,554 Pounds
Production Total: 22,504
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body #N-67
Base Price: $4,490; Shipping Weight: 4,594 Pounds
Production Total: 3,716
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Body Styles:
4 Door, 3 Seat Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #Q-45
Base Price: $4,804; Shipping Weight: 5,300 Pounds
Production Total: 11,475
4 Door, 2 Seat Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #Q-35
Base Price: $4,665; Shipping Weight: 5,239 Pounds
Production Total: 4,441
Oldsmobile 98, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # V-37
Base Price: $5,141; Shipping Weight: 4,778 Pounds
Production Total: 9,236
2 Door Regency Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # X-37
Base Price: $5,403; Shipping Weight: 4,789 Pounds
Production Total: 10,719
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # T-39
Base Price: $4,930; Shipping Weight: 4,870 Pounds
Production Total: 4,395
4 Door Luxury Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # V-39
Base Price: $5,234; Shipping Weight: 4,892 Pounds
Production Total: 21,896
4 Door Regency Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body # X-39
Base Price: $5,496; Shipping Weight: 4,802 Pounds
Production Total: 24,310
Oldsmobile Toronado, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # Y-60
Base Price: $5,559; Shipping Weight: 4,838 Pounds
Production Total: 27,582
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Omega: 111"
Vista Cruiser, Cutlass, Cutlass 'S' & Cutlass Supreme, 4 Door Models: 116"
Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Cutlass 'S', 2 Door Models: 112"
Delta 88, Delta 88 Custom & Delta 88 Royale: 124"
Ninety-Eight & Custom Cruiser: 127"
Toronado: 122"
Tire Sizes:
Omega: E78 X 14"
Vista Cruiser: H78 X 14"
Cutlass: G78 X 14"
Cutlass 'S' & Cutlass Supreme: F78 X 14"
Cutlass Supreme Station Wagons: H78 X 14"
Delta 88 & Delta 88 Royale: H78 X 15"
98: J78 X 15"
Custom Cruiser: L78X15"
Toronado: J78 X 15"
Engine Availability by Series:
100 HP, 250 Cubic Inch I-6 Standard on Omega
180 HP, 350 Cubic Inch V-8 Standard on Cutlass, Delta 88 & Vista Cruiser. Optional on Omega.
200 HP, 350 Cubic Inch V-8 Optional on Cutlass, Vista Cruiser, & Delta 88.
210 HP, 455 Cubic Inch V-8 Standard on Custom Cruiser. Optional on Delta 88,
230 HP, 455 Cubic Inch V-8 Standard Toronado. Optional on all except Omega.
275 HP, 455 Cubic Inch V-8 Optional on Cutlass & Vista Cruiser.
General Engine Specifications:
Oldsmobile, 6 Cylinder 250 Cu. Inch Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve Inline 6 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 3.875" X 3.53"
Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.04
Horsepower: 100 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
Oldsmobile, 8 Cylinder 350 Cu. Inch Engine, 180 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.057" X 3.385"
Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 52.67
Horsepower: 180 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 275 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Oldsmobile, 8 Cylinder 350 Cu. Inch Engine, 200 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.057" X 3.385"
Engine Displacement: 350 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 52.67
Horsepower: 200 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: 300 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Oldsmobile, 8 Cylinder 455 Cu. Inch Engine, 210 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.126" X 4.25"
Engine Displacement: 455 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.48
Horsepower: 210 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 350 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Oldsmobile, 8 Cylinder 455 Cu. Inch Engine, 230 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.126" X 4.25"
Engine Displacement: 455 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.48
Horsepower: 230 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 370 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Oldsmobile, 8 Cylinder 455 Cu. Inch Engine, 275 H.P.:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.126" X 4.25"
Engine Displacement: 455 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 54.48
Horsepower: 275 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: 395 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 30-45 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Tune Up Specifications:
250 Cubic Inch I-6 Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing:
Manual Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC @ 850 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC @ 600 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 850 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Idle CO: 0.3%
350 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46S
Spark Plug: .040"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Idle CO: 0.2%
455 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine, 275 H.P.:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45S
Spark Plug: .040"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 14 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Idle CO: 0.2%
350 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46S
Spark Plug: .040"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
Idle CO: 0.2%
350 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine, with High Energy Ignition System:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46SX
Spark Plug: .080"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
Idle CO: 0.2%
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, Toronado:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46SX
Spark Plug: .080"
Firing Order: 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
Idle CO: 0.2%
Capacities:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 15.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 15.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Omega:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 19.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Cutlass:
Standard Cooling System:
With Heater: 20 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts
Heavy Duty Cooling System:
With Heater: 22.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Full Sized Cars:
Standard Cooling System:
With Heater: 21 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21 Quarts
Heavy Duty Cooling System:
With Heater: 22.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Station Wagons:
Standard Cooling System:
With Heater: 20 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts
Heavy Duty Cooling System:
With Heater: 22.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, Cutlass:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21 Quarts
With Air Conditioning:
Standard Cooling System: 21-1/2 Quarts
Heavy Duty Cooling System: 23-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
455 Cubic Inch Engine, Except Station Wagons:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21 Quarts
With Air Conditioning:
Standard Cooling System: 21-1/2 Quarts
Heavy Duty Cooling System: 23-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons
Custom Cruiser: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
455 Cubic Inch Engine, Station Wagons:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21 Quarts
With Air Conditioning:
Standard Cooling System: 21-1/2 Quarts
Heavy Duty Cooling System: 23-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Custom Cruiser: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3 Quarts
After Overhaul: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Toronado:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21.5 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Hydra-Matic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 4 Quarts
After Overhaul: 12 Quarts
Front Drive Axle: 4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Valve Specifications:
250 Cubic Inch 6 Cylinder Engine:
Running Clearance:
Tighten rocker arm adjusting screw to eliminate all push rod end clearance, then tighten screw 1 turn.
Valve Angles:
Seat: 46 Degrees
Face: 45 Degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1.66"
Valve Spring Pressure: 186 Lbs @ 1.27"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3410"-.3417"
Exhaust: .3410"-.3417"
350 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:
Running Clearance:
Hydralic Lifters: No Adjustment
Valve Angles:
Seat:
Intake: 45 Degrees
Exhaust: 31 Degrees
Face:
Intake: 44 Degrees
Exhaust: 30 Degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1.67"
Valve Spring Pressure: 187 Lbs @ 1.27"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3425"-.3432"
Exhaust: .3420"-.3427"
455 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:
Running Clearance:
Hydralic Lifters: No Adjustment
Valve Angles:
Seat:
Intake: 45 Degrees
Exhaust: 31 Degrees
Face:
Intake: 44 Degrees
Exhaust: 30 Degrees
Valve Spring Installed Height: 1.67"
Valve Spring Pressure: 187 Lbs @ 1.27"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .0015"-.0032"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3425"-.3432"
Exhaust: .3420"-.3427"
Pistons, Rings, Wristpins, Crankshaft & Bearings Data:
250 Cubic Inch Engine, 6 Cylinder:
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0016"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wristpin Diameter: .9271"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 1.999"-2.000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0027"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.3004"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0003"-.0029"
Thrust on Bearing #7
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
350 Cubic Inch Engine, 8 Cylinder:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.002"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wristpin Diameter: .9805"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1238"-2.1248"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0033"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter:
#1: 2.4988"-2.4998"; #2, 3, 4, & 5: 2.4985"-2.4995"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021" (Rear: .0015"-.0031")
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
455 Cubic Inch Engines, 8 Cylinder:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.002"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wristpin Diameter: .9805"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4988"-2.4998"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0033"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.9993"-3.0003"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0021" (Rear: .002"-.0034")
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
250 Cubic Inch 6 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plugs: 25 Ft. Lbs
Cylinder Head Bolts: 95 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold:
Outer Clamp: 20 Ft. Lbs
Other Clamps: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold:
Outer Clamp: 20 Ft. Lbs
Other Clamps: 30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 55 Inch. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 65 Ft. Lbs
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 60 Ft. Lbs.
350 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plugs: 25-35 Ft. Lbs
Cylinder Head Bolts: 80 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 25-35 Ft. Lbs
Exhaust Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs
Rocker Arm Shaft: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 7 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 42 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-80 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft:
Automatic Transmission: 50-65 Ft. Lbs.
Standard Transmission: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 160 Ft. Lbs.
455 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:
Spark Plugs: 25-35 Ft. Lbs
Cylinder Head Bolts: 80 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 25-35 Ft. Lbs
Exhaust Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs
Rocker Arm Shaft: 25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 7 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 42 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 90-120 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft:
Automatic Transmission: 50-65 Ft. Lbs.
Standard Transmission: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 160 Ft. Lbs.
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
Distributor #1110499
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 465 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 1 Degree @ 635 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 Degrees @ 1,150 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,050 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6 to 8"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees @ 15.5" Vacuum
Distributor #1112195
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,050 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 12" Vacuum
Distributor #1112197
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 540 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 9"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 16.6" Vacuum
Distributor #1112226
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 550 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 3.5 to 4.5"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum
Distributor #1112506
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 540 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 9"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 16.6" Vacuum
Distributor #1112531
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 540 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 10" Vacuum
Distributor #1112532
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 540 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum
Distributor #1112550
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 375 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 Degrees @ 600 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 12"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8 Degrees @ 18" Vacuum
Distributor #1112825
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 575 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3.5 to 5.5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 10" Vacuum
Distributor #1112827
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 575 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3.5 to 5.5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor #1112828
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,050 RPM
Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum
Distributor #1112829
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 575 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3.5 to 5.5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 4"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 13" Vacuum
Distributor #1112830
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 575 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3.5 to 5.5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
Alternator #1100497
Rated Output: 37 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage Regulator:
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.8 to 14.8
Alternator #1100573
Rated Output: 42 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4.0 to 4.5 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Voltage Regulator:
Voltage @ 125 Degrees: 13.8 to 14.8
Alternator #1102934
Rated Output: 37 Amperes
Field Current, 12 Volts @ 80 Degrees: 4 to 4.5 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator #1102367
Rated Output: 55 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Alternator #1102368
Rated Output: 61 Amperes
Regulator: Integral
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
250 Cu. In. I-6 Engine:
Part #1108365
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
Free Speed Test: 50-80 Amperes, 9 Volts, @ 5,510-10,500 RPM
V-8, 350 Cu. In. Engine:
Part #1108516
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
455 Cu. In. Engines:
Part #11078517
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
V-8, 455 Cu. In. Engines, Toronado:
Part #11078518
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
Rear Axle Specifications:
All Except Toronado:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Toronado:
Carrier Type: Removable
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 2-15 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 2-5 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
With New Bearings: 10-15 Ft. Lbs.
With Used Bearings: 5-7 Ft. Lbs.
Brake Specifications:
Omega:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Front Drum: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Cutlass:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Vista Cruiser Wagons:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Custom Cruiser Station Wagons:
Brake Drum Diameter: 12"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 1"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
88, 98 & Toronado:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Omega:
Caster: +1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/4 Degrees
Right: -1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"
Cutlass, except Salon:
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Cutlass Salon:
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
All 88, Custom Cruiser & 98:
Caster: + 1 Degree
Camber:
Left: +1 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: -1/16" to +3/16"
Toronado:
Caster: - 2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/4 Degrees
Right: -1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 0"
Rochester Quadrajet 4MC & 4MV Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor #7043250
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Fast Idle, on Bench: 2 Turns
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"
Carburetor #7043251; 7043252
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Fast Idle, on Bench: 2 Turns
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"
Carburetor #7043255; 7043256; 7043257
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Fast Idle, on Bench: 2 Turns
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"
Carburetor #7043250
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Air Valve Dashpot: .030"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Secondary Metering Rods: .070"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"
Carburetor #7043251; 7043252
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Air Valve Dashpot: .030"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Secondary Metering Rods: .070"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"
Carburetor #7043255; 7043256
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Air Valve Dashpot: .030"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Secondary Metering Rods: .070"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 1/2"
Carburetor #7044152
Vacuum Break: .200"
Carburetor #7044557; 7044558
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Fast Idle (Bench): 2 Turns
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .200"
Air Valve Dashpot: .030"
Choke Unloader: .300"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Secondary Metering Rods: .070"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"
Carburetor #7044559
Float Level: 1/4"
Pump Rod Hole: Inner
Pump Rod Adjustment: 3/8"
Fast Idle (Bench): 2 Turns
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .275"
Air Valve Dashpot: .030"
Choke Unloader: .275"
Air Valve Lockout: .035"
Secondary Metering Rods: .070"
Air Valve Spring Wind-Up: 3/4"
Rochester Monojet Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor #7044014
Float Level: 11/32"
Metering Rod: .080"
Choke Rod: .230"
Vacuum Break: .275"
Choke Unloader: .500"
Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM
Carburetor #7044017
Float Level: 11/32"
Metering Rod: .080"
Choke Rod: .275"
Vacuum Break: .350"
Choke Unloader: .500"
Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM
Carburetor #7044314
Float Level: 11/32"
Metering Rod: .080"
Choke Rod: .245"
Vacuum Break: .350"
Choke Unloader: .500"
Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM
1974 Oldsmobile Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
19 Ebony Black
24 Wedgewood Blue
26 Zodiac Blue
29 Eclipse Blue
36 Reef Turquoise
40 Omega Lime
44 Sage Green
46 Cypress Green
49 Balsam Green
50 Colonial Cream
51 Omega Maize
53 Omega Gold
55 Colonial Gold
59 Citation Bronze
64 Silver Taupe
66 Cinnamon
69 Clove Brown
74 Cranberry
75 Omega Red
Popular Options:
AM Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio; Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Air Conditioning; Power Windows; Power Seat; Tinted Windows; Power Trunk Release; Power Door Locks; Floor Mats; Remote Control Mirror; Windshield Washer; Sports Mirrors; Rear Window Defogger; Vinyl Roof; Two Tone Paint; Sports Console; Cruise Control; Tilt Steering Wheel; Rallye Pack Instruments; Super Stock Wheels; Wire Wheel Covers; Electric Digital Clock; Cornering Lamps; Litter Container; Bumper Guards; Outside Thermometer; Headlamp Off-Delay System; Bumper Guards; Positive Action Rear Axle; True Track Braking System; Salon Option; Various Engine & Transmission Options; & Much More.
1974 Oldsmobile Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1974 Oldsmobile is not available.
Total 1974 Oldsmobile Production was 581,195.
Promotional Model Cars:
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