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ENGINE SPECS

1947 Cadillac 346 V8 Engine Specs

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Designation: Series 60S, Series 61, Series 62, Series 75
Wheel base: Series 60S: 133; Series 61: 126; Series 62: 129; Series 75: 136
Valve Location: In block
Bore and Stroke: 3-1/2 x 4-1/2
Piston displacement, Cubic Inches: 346.0
Compression ratio: 7.25
Maximum Brake Horsepower: 150 @ 3400 RPM
Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 260 @ 1700 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure Pounds: 30

TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS (all models)

Spark Plug Make: AC 104
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .030
Firing Order: 18736542 (front to rear: Right bank 2-4-6-8, left bank 1-3-5-7)
Timing Mark: IGN, location: Vib. Damper
Engine Idle Speed, RPM:  Standard transmission: 375; w/automatic 375 (in drive)
Cylinder Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 70-75
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 105
Voltage & Polarity: 6 volts, negative ground

PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS

Fitting Pistons with Scale: Pistons removed from above. Shim thickness: .002
Pounds on a Pull Scale: 11
Ring End Gap: In tapered bores, fit rings in tightest portion of ring travel
Compression: .007
Oil: .007
Clearance in Groove: Compression: .0022-0035; Oil: .0015-.003
Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .875

VALVE SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Clearance:
     Intake: 0  Exhaust: 0
Valve Seat Angle, degrees: 45
Valve Timing: (BTDC = before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead center)
         Intake opens: Top Dead Center
         Exhaust Closes: 10 ATDC
Valve Spring Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
    Inner Spring: 66 @ 1-59/64
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake: .001-.003; Exhaust: .002-.004

ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Rod Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.4590-2.4595
    Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.002
    Rod End Play, Inch: .008-.014
    Rod Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 60-65
Main Bearings:
    Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.4990-2.4995
    Bearing clearance: .0008-.0025
    Shaft End Play: .001-.005    (Thrust on Number 2 Bearing)
    Main Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 130-140

CAPACITY DATA

Cooling System:
    Without heater: 25 quarts
    Without heater: 25; with heater: 26
Fuel Tank: All models except 75: 20 gallons; Model 75: 24 gallons
Engine Oil: 7 quarts
Transmission: w/out overdrive: 2-1/2 pints; Automatic: 12 quarts
Rear Axle: 5 pints

DELCO-REMY DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1110807 (distributor rotates clockwise)
Cam Angle, degrees: 21-30
Breaker Point opening, Inch: .016
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Oz.
Centrifugal Advance: (degrees at RPM of distributor)
    Advance starts: 1/2 @ 500 RPM
    Full Advance: 12 @ 2000 RPM

    Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5-7
    Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Movement: 15-18
    Maximum Vacuum Advance Dist., Degrees: 9

DELCO-REMY GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Generator Number: 1102693 (generator rotates clockwise, 6 volts, Negative Ground)
Generator output: 36 amps @ 3500 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 25 oz.

DELCO-REMY REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Regulator Number: 1118242
Cutout Relay:
    Voltage to close points: 6.4
    Reverse current to open points: 0-3
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 volts
Current and Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075 inches
Current Regulator Setting: 36 amps

DELCO-REMY STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Part number: 1107931 (rotates clockwise)
Bush Spring Tension, Ounces: 24-28
No Load Test: 65 amps, 5 volts @ 5500 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amps, 3.0 volts, Torque, Lbs.Ft.: 16

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Caster, Degrees
    Limits: -1-3/4 to - 2-3/4
    Desired: - 2-1/4
Camber, Degrees
    Limits: -3/8 to +3/8
    Desired: 0
Toe-In, Inches: 1/32 to 3/32
Toe-Out on Turns, Degrees: (If toe-out is incorrect, when other adjustments are correct, look for bent steering arms.)
    Outer wheel: 20
    Inner Wheel: 24-1/2 to 25-1/4; Models 67 & 75: 23-1/2 to 24-1/2
Kingpin Angle, or Steering Axis Degrees: (If king pin or spindle support angle are incorrect, but camber is correct, look for bent suspension arms or steering knuckle support)
    5-5/6 @ 04 Camber

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