1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

1938 Program:
I N D E X T O C O N T E N T S
Cadillac and La Salle for 1938 4-5
Outstanding New Features . 6-15
Institutional:
History, "Firsts" 18-21
Cadillac Precision 22-25
General Motors 26-28
V-8 Engines:
V-Type Design 29-37
Engine Improvements 39-40
Mountings 40-42
Cylinder Crankcase 42-43
Cylinder Head 43-44
Pistons and Rings 44-45
Connecting Rods 45-46
Crankshaft 46-48
Main Bearings 48
Valve Mechanism . 49-51
Camshaft 51
Fuel Pump 52
Carburetors 52-55
Air Intake 55
Intake Manifold 55-56
Mufflers 1 57-58
Exhaust Manifold .56-57
Electrical System:—
Peak Load. Generators 58-60
Solenoid Starter . . 60
Headlighting System 60-61
Headlamp Beam Indicator 61-62
Circuit Breaker 62
Horns - 62
Ignition System 62
Battery 62-63
Radiator Core, Shutters 63-64
Filler Cap 64-65
Water Pump 65
Water Circulation System ." 65-66
Full Length Water Jackets 66-67
Fan 67
Engine Lubrication 68-69
Crankcase Ventilation 69-70
Clutch 71-72
Syncromatic Shift 72-73
Transmission 74-75
Speedometer 75
V-8 Chassis:
Chassis Improvements • 77
Frames - • - 77-80
Knee Action 80-83
Center Point Steering «3-85
Shock Absorbers 85-89
Dual Ride Stabilizers 87-88
Rear Springs, Shackles 55~2!>
Hydraulic Brakes
92
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Hand Brake.
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Propeller Shaft A i oS
Hypoid Rear Axles
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Hotchkiss Drive
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L a Salle:
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Styling
98-10¾.
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Interior Luxury
Clear Front Floor
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Cushioned Seat Back - •"•* - • • •