Section 9 · Pages 195–228 (34 pages)

Engine Mechanical

From the 1959 Cadillac Shop Manual

The 90-degree overhead valve V8 used in all 1959 Cadillacs, with a 4 inch bore, 3-7/8 inch stroke, 390 cubic inches and 10.5 to 1 compression. The section describes the aluminum-lined connecting rod bearings and non-scuff pistons, then covers service information, specifications and torque tightness.

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What this section covers

  • 390 cubic inch V8 description
  • Connecting rods and bearings
  • Pistons
  • Service information
  • Specifications
  • Torque tightness
Year
1959
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 63, 64, 67 passenger cars and 68 commercial chassis
Publication
1098788
Pages
532

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 7–63
  3. 5Power Steeringpp. 64–94
  4. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 95–183
  5. 7Rear Axlepp. 184–194
  6. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 195–228
  7. 10Engine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 229–298
  8. 11Engine Coolingpp. 299–307
  9. 12Electrical Systempp. 308–356
  10. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 357–363
  11. 14Accessoriespp. 364–421
  12. 15Bodypp. 422–520
  13. Indexpp. 521–532

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