1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

F U E L
SYSTEM
Fuel Pump
Fuel is fed through air-cooled lines along the frame
side bars to the fuel pump located in front of the engine
directly behind the fan. This is the coolest spot under
the hood, which eliminates vapor lock tendencies or
supply shut off due to engine heat. From the pump fuel
is fed under pressure to the carburetor.
Fan-Cooled
Fuel Pump
The pump is of silent diaphragm construction. Water
and all impurities are filtered and deposited in a
detachable glass bowl.
Gasoline tank capacity is 22 gallons for LaSalle and
Sixty, 24 gallons for the Sixty Special, and 26.5 gallons
for the Cadillac V-8 and Fleetwood. These capacities
afford an unusually wide cruising range for long distance
touring.
Carburetors
Dual downdraft carburetors are used on all Cadillacs
and LaSalle. They are ideally located above the center
of the engine V for positive equal distribution of fuel
mixture by the intake manifold. The carburetors are
designed to eliminate the tendency of gasoline in the
carburetor to boil when the warm engine is stopped.
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