Section 9 · Pages 183–214 (32 pages)

Engine Mechanical

From the 1962 Cadillac Shop Manual

The overhead valve 90 degree V-eight: 4 inch bore, 3-7/8 inch stroke, 390 cubic inches, 10.5 to 1 compression ratio and 325 horsepower. Piston pins are press fitted into the connecting rods and oil is fed through holes in the piston skirts. Covers service information, a crankcase ventilator valve diagnosis chart and specifications.

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What this section covers

  • 390 cubic inch V8 description
  • Pistons, pins and connecting rods
  • Engine service procedures
  • Crankcase ventilator valve diagnosis
  • Torque and engine specifications
Year
1962
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial chassis
Publication
1098987
Pages
550

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–8
  2. 2Lubrication Service and Preventive Maintenancepp. 9–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–59
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 60–90
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 91–142
  7. 7Rear Axlepp. 143–158
  8. 8Brakespp. 159–182
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 183–214
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 215–246
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 247–256
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 257–318
  13. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 319–326
  14. 14Accessoriespp. 327–408
  15. 15Instrument Panelpp. 409–418
  16. 16Bodypp. 419–534
  17. 17Appendixpp. 535–540
  18. Alphabetical Indexpp. 541–550

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