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1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

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LUBRICATION SYSTEM<br />

1<br />

Engine lubrication follows the <strong>Cadillac</strong> practice of<br />

positively forcing oil to all points, many of which in<br />

other engines are oil starved because of reliance upon<br />

crankcase oil mist.<br />

Oil is drawn from the pan by a floattype intake which<br />

stays on the surface of the oil, thus assuring a clean<br />

supply. From the intake, oil passes to the helical gear<br />

pump which contains a by-pass type of piston oil pressure<br />

regulator valve within its housing and is located<br />

at the oil level at the rear of the engine. The pump is<br />

driven by an upwardly extending vertical shaft having<br />

a gear at its top meshing with a cross-drive gear integral<br />

with the camshaft.<br />

OH. *E*D6«S<br />

Sixteen<br />

Engine<br />

Lubrication<br />

From the oil pump oil passes to a longitudinal header<br />

within the crankcase and running its full length. Drilled<br />

passages connecting with the header and passing<br />

through each of the engine bulkheads supply the main<br />

bearings from which passages in the crankshaft lead<br />

lubricant to the connecting rod bearings. The camshaft<br />

bearings are lubricated by passages which connect<br />

REVISED 12-15-37<br />

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