Section 9 · Pages 202–235 (34 pages)

Engine Mechanical

From the 1961 Cadillac Shop Manual

The overhead valve 90-degree V-8 with 4 inch bore, 3-7/8 inch stroke, 390 cubic inch displacement, 10.5 to 1 compression and 325 horsepower at 4,800 rpm. Notes Stannate-coated aluminum pistons and gives removal, disassembly, inspection and assembly procedures.

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What this section covers

  • 390 cubic inch V-8 description
  • Stannate-coated aluminum pistons
  • Engine removal and installation
  • Cylinder heads and valve train
  • Pistons, rods and crankshaft
  • Specifications and torque values
Year
1961
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1098935
Pages
545

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–65
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 66–101
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 102–157
  7. 7Rear Axlepp. 158–173
  8. 8Brakespp. 174–201
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 202–235
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 272–281
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 282–343
  13. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 344–353
  14. 14Accessoriespp. 354–419
  15. 15Bodypp. 420–533
  16. 16Index and Reference Tablespp. 534–545

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