1928 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

58 CADILLAC OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Before starting the engine, drain the oil from the oil pan and remove
and clean the oil pan and screen. After reinstalling the oil pan, add eight
quarts of fresh engine oil. Fill the cooling system, being sure to use antifreezing
solution in freezing weather. Remove the spark plugs and inject
two or three tablespoonfuls of engine oil into each cylinder. Reinstall the
spark plugs and, with the ignition switched off, crank the engine a few
seconds with the starter to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls.
Start the engine in the usual manner. As soon as the engine starts, immediately
let the carburetor enriching button go as far forward as possible
without causing the engine to stop or slow down materially, and then
open the throttle until the ammeter reads approximately 10 with all lights
switched off. While the engine is running, lift the aluminum cap on top
of the carburetor and inject two or three tablespoonfuls of engine oil into
the carburetor. It is a good plan to run the car outdoors as soon as this
has been done. Release the carburetor enriching button entirely as soon
as the engine is warm enough to permit it.
Type of engine
CHAPTER VIII
Specifications and License Data
8 cy 1. V-type
Diameter of cylinder bore
3¾ in.
Length of stroke
4 l5 w in.
Piston displacement 341
Horsepower (N. A. C. C. rating) 35-1
Engine number
See below
Capacity of gasoline tank
21 gals.
Capacity of engine lubricating system
2 gals.
Capacity of cooling system
6 gals.
Capacity of transmission
2½ qts.
Capacity of real axle 2½ q ts -
Wheelbase
140 in.
Tires 7.00-20
Valve setting, inlet
004 in.
Valve setting, exhaust
006 in.
Spark plug setting
025-.028 in.
Contact point setting
027 in.
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Generator charging rate, maximum - „ , „
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Fan belt slack
/ 8 in.
Front axle toe-in
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