Section 9 · Pages 193–235 (43 pages)

Engine, Mechanical

From the 1963 Cadillac Shop Manual

Mechanical service of the 1963 Cadillac V8: cylinder balance test, front cover, oil pump, cylinder heads, valves and seats, oil pan, pistons, connecting rods, cylinder bores, main bearings, camshaft, timing chain, crankshaft, and engine removal and installation, with specifications, torque chart and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • Cylinder balance test
  • Cylinder head and valve service
  • Oil pump and oil pan
  • Pistons, rings and connecting rods
  • Main bearings and crankshaft
  • Camshaft and timing chain
  • Engine removal and installation
  • Specifications and special tools
Year
1963
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1099022
Pages
609

What’s inside

Chassis, engine and electrical

  1. 1General InformationUnit identification number locations (engine, Hydra-Matic, differential carrier, compressor, radio, Guide-Matic and cruise control), the foreword and manual arrangement, and the general description and specifications table of body styles with style numbers, wheelbase, length and width.pp. 3–5
  2. 2Lubrication Service and Preventive Maintenancepp. 6–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–59
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 60–93
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 94–149
  7. 7Propeller Shaft and Rear Axlepp. 150–165
  8. 8Power Brakespp. 166–192
  9. 9Engine, Mechanicalpp. 193–235
  10. 10Engine, Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine, Coolingpp. 272–280
  12. 12Electrical System, Including Radio, Cruise Control and Guide-Maticpp. 281–381
  13. 13Heating and Air Conditioningpp. 382–449
  14. 14Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 450–459
  15. 15Instrument Panelpp. 460–469

Body

  1. 16Bodypp. 470–597

Index

  1. Alphabetical Indexpp. 598–609

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