1930 Cadillac Brochure Front Cover - GM Heritage Center
1930 Cadillac Brochure Front Cover - GM Heritage Center
1930 Cadillac Brochure Front Cover - GM Heritage Center
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CHAPTER VIII<br />
SPECIFICATIONS AND LICENSE DATA<br />
Type of engine<br />
8 cyl. V-type<br />
Diameter of cylinder bore<br />
3¾ in.<br />
Length of stroke<br />
4¾ in.<br />
Piston displacement<br />
353 cu. in.<br />
Horsepower (N. A. C. C. rating) 36.45<br />
Engine number<br />
See below<br />
Capacity of gasoline tank<br />
21 gals.<br />
Capacity of engine lubricating system 8 qts.<br />
Capacity of cooling system<br />
6 gals.<br />
Capacity of transmission<br />
3 qts.<br />
Capacity of rear axle<br />
3 qts.<br />
Wheelbase<br />
134 in.<br />
Tires, standard wood wheels 6.50-19<br />
Tires, demountable wheels 7.00-18<br />
Spark plug setting<br />
025-.028 in.<br />
Contact point setting<br />
018-.022 in.<br />
„ , . f 15-20 amps, cold<br />
Generator charging rate, maximum .,. .<br />
6 &<br />
'<br />
\8-10 amps, hot<br />
Engine and Unit Assembly Numbers<br />
engine number of the car, but also the unit assembly number of<br />
the unit to which the part belongs.<br />
Transmission number-—on the upper left-hand edge of the flange<br />
by which the transmission is bolted to the crankcase.<br />
Steering gear number—on the steering gear housing next to the<br />
grease plug<br />
Generator number-—on the right-hand side of the generator.<br />
Starting motor number—on the right-hand side of the starter,<br />
just below the switch.<br />
Fruit axle number—on the upper surface of the right-hand spring<br />
pad, just outside of the car spring.<br />
Rear axle number—on the rear surface of the axle housing just to<br />
the right of the cover plate.<br />
Chassis (frame) number—on the flange of the first channel crossmember,<br />
next to the left front engine support.<br />
Each <strong>Cadillac</strong> car, when shipped, carries an engine number,<br />
which is also a serial number. This is the number to be used in<br />
filling out license and insurance applications and in general<br />
reference of the car. The engine number is stamped on the right<br />
hand side of the crankcase just below the water inlet.<br />
The various units, such as the transmission, steering gear, etc.,<br />
also carry unit assembly numbers. These are located as described<br />
below. It is important in ordering parts to give, not only the<br />
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