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Page 1: ...CADILLAC OPERATOR S M A N U A L EDITION NO 355 CX1 In ordering a duplicate of this Manual specify the above number or the engine number of the car...

Page 2: ...k Spare Wheel Carrier Changing Wheels CHAPTER VI General Care 42 Storage Battery Generator Charging Rate Spark Plug Cooling System Gasoline System Carburetor Air Cleaner Brakes Tires Removing Tires fr...

Page 3: ...el Carrier Changing Wheels CHAPTER VI General Care 42 Storage Battery Generator Charging Rate Spark Plug Cooling System Gasoline System Carburetor Air Cleaner Brakes Tires Removing Tires from Wheels T...

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Page 5: ...e Identification Card when properly signed introduces the owner at any Authorized Cadillac La Salle Service Station Cadillac Service under factory regulation Care of the Car A fine piece of machinery...

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Page 7: ...excise or other supplementary charges Printed price lists published by the Cadillac Motor Car Company are open to inspection by owners at any Cadillac distributor s or dealer s service station Service...

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Page 9: ...ntract ownership to obtain efficient and expert service under factory regulations for their cars at the predetermined economical 1 cost L u b r i c a t i o n A g r e e m e n t Owners who do not purcha...

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Page 11: ...A C E ENGINE OIL NGINI OIL o o O O O o 0 z 0 z z 0 0 z as D J i O z ft 0 z z 0 o tz a 0 J LUBRICATION NOS 2 4 8 ANO 10 C L U T C H R E L E A S E B E A R I N G WHEEL HEARING LUBRICANT o o o O O o 0 z 0...

Page 12: ...n the car is lubricated by 12 someone not familiar with Cadillac specifications lubricants should be called for by the S A E viscosities recommended in the following paragraphs Engine O i l Engine oil...

Page 13: ...ing gear the year round Chassis L u b r i c a n t A good grade of chassis lubricant should be used for all chassis points indicated in the lubrication chart as requiring this type of lubricant Ordinar...

Page 14: ...aintain the proper level Crankcase Ventilating System and Oil Filter Cadillac V 8 engines are equipped with a crankcase ventilating system and an oil filter to keep the oil in the best condition possi...

Page 15: ...e should be stopped at once Serious damage may result if the engine is fun for any length of time whatever with no oil pressure 181 Ammeter The gauge marked Amperes indicates the rate of charge or dis...

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Page 17: ...ithout stalling the engine Also see Chapter on Cold Weather Operation Carburetor C h o k e C o n t r o l Correct use of the choke control is essential not only to quick starting of the engine but also...

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Page 19: ...choke control or unnecessary priming with the accelerator pedal see Fig 11 The position of the hand throttle and the proper use of the choke control is of par ticular importance in starting the car 2...

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Page 21: ...of a hill be prepared for any cars coming up the other side The transmission should never be shifted to neutral for coasting downhill If it is desired to coast keep the transmission in gear and simpl...

Page 22: ...t anti freeze added to replace the loss by evaporation the motor or radiator or both are likely to be damaged by freezing The carfinishis damaged by contact with denatured alcohol or methanol solution...

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Page 24: ...he solution is warmer or colder it must be brought to this temperature or large errors may result In some cases these errors may be as large as 30 degrees Fahrenheit Freezing point hydrometers are not...

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Page 26: ...tion of the throttle hand lever for starting in cold weather is the same as for starting under other conditions that is about one fourth the way down from close In warm weather however the lever may b...

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Page 28: ...4 but this number does not appear on the lock The owner should make a record of the key numbers as soon as he takes delivery of the car so that in case both keys are lost a duplicate key may be easily...

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Page 30: ...rn on automatically when the doors are opened When the doors are closed the lights are turned off but they may also be turned on and off when the doors are closed by a switch located on the right hand...

Page 31: ...each side of the driving compartment to protect the occupants from the glare of the sun The visors operate on a universal joint and can be turned down or up or tilted to either side to give the _ Fig...

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Page 33: ...s possible 1381 Spare W h e e l Carrier To remove a spare wheel from the carrier either on the rear of the car or in the fenders first remove the hub cap then unlock the lock and take it out using the...

Page 34: ...ows on the hub cap indicate the direction in which it turns off and on I F 24i Loosen the nuts around the wheel hub by turning them in a counter clockwise direction with e wrench Remove the nuts and i...

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Page 36: ...op of the acid solution and may freeze thus causing extensive damage to the battery No attempt should be made to add acid or any so called re juvenator solution to the battery Adding anything other th...

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Page 38: ...er anti freeze is used a small amount of a special inhibitor which gives the cooling liquid a milky appearance This inhibitor has particular advantages in reducing foaming and retarding the formation...

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Page 40: ...the bowl seats properly against the cork gasket at tl e top of the filter Fig IS The gasoline filter should be removed and cleaned whenever water or sediment appears in the bowl swing the yoke into p...

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Page 42: ...ire is its inflation pressure Each tire should be tested at least once a week and the pressure should be kept at 40 pounds front and rear if the car is to be used for high speed driving the pressure o...

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Page 44: ...as been removed Fig 34b Force the top bead over the rim flange and into the well at the point opposite the valve Kneeling on this side of the tire to hold it in the well pry short lengths of the remai...

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Page 46: ...L i g h t s In replacing lamp bulbs in any of the lights on the car the same candle power bulb should be used for replacement as was originally installed This is particularly important in the case of...

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Page 48: ...switch lever in the driving position If the aim is correct the light beam will be patterned and located as shown in figure 36 for the left hand lamp and as infigure37 for the right hand lamp If the pa...

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Page 50: ...dust has accumulated Washing of the car can be accomplished simply and easily with plenty of clean cold water a soft wool sponge and a clean chamois Soap and hot water are not only unnecessary but und...

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Page 52: ...time he has chassis adjustments made and the car lubricated 58 CHAPTER VII SPECIFICATIONS A N D LICENSE D A T A Type of engine 8 cyl V type Diameter of cylinder bore 3 in Length of stroke 4rt in Pist...

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Page 54: ...arks on tires 52 Battery 29 42 Battery preparing for storage 55 Body Care of 56 Brake adjustment 48 c Cadillac service 3 Carbon monoxide poisoning 25 Carburetor air cleaner 47 Carburetor flooded 22 Ca...

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Page 56: ...ice contract 8 Copytight 1933 by Cadillac Motor Car Company Service charges 7 Service stations 3 Spare tire carriers 39 Specifications 59 Specific gravity of battery 42 Standard Service Contract 8 Sta...

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Page 59: ...e changed to read as follows The beam modification for Pennsylvania consists in rendering the 32 candle power beam in the right headlamp inoperative by the use of a special switch lever at the top of...

Page 60: ...CADILLAC LA SALLE SHOP M A N U A L CADILLAC 355 B C 370 B C 452 B C L A SALLE 345 B C Service Department C A D I L L A C M O T O R C A R C O M P A N Y D E T R O I T M I C H I G A N August 1933...

Page 61: ...rt Straight reading matter has been eliminated as far as possible and the facts and figures needed b y service men are presented briefly in two ways by illustrations and by tabulated specifications A...

Page 62: ...ture form the repair operations together with the differences and similarities of the various car units Unless otherwise specified all illustrations apply to both the Cadillac and the LaSalle Identifi...

Page 63: ...e 7 Location and T y p e of M o u l d i n g Fastenings Fleetwood Bodies 21 Plate 7A Front D o o r D e t a i l s C Series Cars 21C Plate 7 B Rear D o o r and Rear Quarter W i n d o w D e t a i l s C Se...

Page 64: ...ngine and V a l v e Details Cadillac 355 B LaSalle 345 B 54 Plate 28 Generator and Water P u m p Drive Cadillac 355 B LaSalle 345 B 56 Plate 29 Cross sectional View of Cadillac 370 B T y p i c a l of...

Page 65: ...ck Absorbers 9 2 B Plate 47 M o d u l a t o r and Spring Shackles 90 Plate 48 Shock Absorbers and Control 92 Plate 48A Shock Absorbers C Series Cars 9 2 A Steering Gear 93 General Description gy Servi...

Page 66: ...responding B series unit In order to make the B Shop Manual fully applicable to the C series cars as well as the B series supplementary pages have been issued for insertion in the B manuals While thes...

Page 67: ...he front axle are more subject to damage by accident than any other part of the chassis Front axle service therefore involves the inspec tion of parts for alignment and possible straightening Heat tre...

Page 68: ...heel up and down with bar Tighten adjust ing plug only enough to eliminate ptay Adjust toe m by turning cross rod Install thin shims under spring if spring tension is insufficient Fig J Sectional View...

Page 69: ...play in the wheel bearings Specifications LaSalle Cadillac 345 B 355 B 370 B 452 B H l 1 M i 1 0 5i l 1 1 7 9 9 8 8 9 9 8M 8H 7 9 9 M 8 8 7 0 9 9 2 H 3 H 90 2 3 90 2 3 90 2 3 90 l A m 8 8 w 200 225 I...

Page 70: ...h spring seat Fig 6 R H Steering Knuckle Arm L H Steering Knuckle Arm Fig 7 Front Wheel Alignment toe in Check with front wheel aligning gauge Adjust by turning steering cross rod Front Axle Specifica...

Page 71: ...rear wheel to take the load This con struction is typical of the three quarter floating principle Baffle plates are used in the axle housing to keep excessive lubricant from getting into the wheel be...

Page 72: ...d C should equal D when either fare of housing is down equal A and 8 wficn housing is up Sith down fig 2 Rear Axle Housing on V Blocks for Testing Rivet Rollei Bearing Tig 3 Sectional W w of Jerque ub...

Page 73: ...4 60 1 4 36 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 80 1 4 31 1 4 64 1 See Lubrication Section Propeller shaft length overall 55 W 6 1 55 W 6 1 55 W 6 1 5 9 A 65 A 5 4 A 5 9 A 65 A 6 0 A 6 0 A 6 0 6 0 010 010 010 010 Prope...

Page 74: ...that trouble may develop from wear on this bear ing whenever the gears are worn sufficiently to require re placement i f the bearing is not replaced at the same time the gear replacement is made It is...

Page 75: ...M 91220 Back lash should be 004 to 012 in A In this position only the pitch lines of the ring gear and drive pinion coincide and although all other proportions of tooth shape converge toward the cone...

Page 76: ...rive pinion toward ring gear Ring Gear Pitch Lines Ring Gear b Reverse a Driving Fig 3 C o r r e c f Ring G e a r Tooth Contact a Driving b Reverse Pitch Lines Fig 5 Excessive Toe Contact Ring Gear To...

Page 77: ...speeds under which condition the tooth contact will shift toward the large end or heel of the tooth Under no conditions should the tooth contact on the ring gear under light load be at the heel of th...

Page 78: ...inst glass Trim Bow Regulator Board Move roller support to adjust pressure of rollers on glass See Note Fig 3 Rubber rollers or holding front door glass rigid in open positions Adjust screw to increas...

Page 79: ...ocks are of such design as to permit the locking of all doors including the right front door from the inside 1 o lock a door from the inside the remote con trol handle should be lifted up To prevent t...

Page 80: ...hings Window Regulator Handle Remote Control Handle Escutcheon Plate Fig 3 Set scrr w for oulsidi door i srutrheon plate Plate must hi i umli doo S e J S c r e w Fig 4 Removing Inside Door Handle T h...

Page 81: ...the soap is washed off Most of the soiled spots can be cleaned up by using only a piece of clean art gum or pure gum rubber It is also important to see that the top material is thor oughly dry before...

Page 82: ...gether when pulling the button through the hole If only one edge of the button is grasped the edge may be torn as it is pulled through 11 I n s t a l l i n g W i n d o w R e g u l a t o r H a n d l e...

Page 83: ...40 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 Body Type ijob Number jWheelbase fown Coupe 32 12 222 140 F l e e t w o o d B o d i e s C o n t i n u e d t5 Pass Convertible Coupe 5 Pass Sedan...

Page 84: ...ld all models Fleetwood body Same as Fisher except lower screw in garnish mould ing at e a c h side is r e p l a c e d with p l a t e a n d invisible screws Fig 2 Rear door Cadillac Fisher body 7 Visi...

Page 85: ...ass channel runs 2 Bayonet locks under finishing panel Fig 5 Arm rest all models Fleetwood body 1 Bayonet lock at center also small brad in lower corner of panel To remove panel drive brad through pan...

Page 86: ...33 8 225 33 8 212 33 8 213 33 8 227 33 8 226 33 12 155 33 12 178 140 140 140 140 140 134 134 Fisher Bodies Continued 2 Pass Convertible C o u p e 5 Pass Phaeton 5 Pass All Weather Phaeton 5 Pass Coup...

Page 87: ...s is to he rein stalled or used again friction tape should be used between the puller clamp and the glass to prevent the clamp from marring or scratching the glass surface The glass is installed by pu...

Page 88: ...gulator Fig First T y p e Fronf D o o r with garnish moulding and trim removed To remove regulator without removing lock board drill two IJ2 in holes in lock board to gain access to lower screws hold...

Page 89: ...st 1933 Information 5 Loosen trim around window and slightly below lock board and pull away from door far enough to make lock board accessible 6 Remove filler board at top o f lock board Front doors o...

Page 90: ...against weather strip while removing string Weather _ f Strip Ventilator Adjusting Screw Regulator Board Fig 2 Rear quarter window with garnish moulding and trim removed Fig 3 When installing garnish...

Page 91: ...garnish moulding should also be installed as explained in N o t e 19 Back Window T h e back window glass and channel assembly is retained in place by the garnish moulding which is installed under pre...

Page 92: ...able to get info assister housing and cause rubber diaphragm to deteriorate rapidly Cadillac 370 B brake system illustrated Cadillac 452 B some except diameter of brakes Cadillac 355 Band LaSalle 345...

Page 93: ...he hand brake lever operates the rear brakes only Thus only one set of shoes is needed for both braking systems The service operations and adjustments ol the brakes are the same on all cars except the...

Page 94: ...er Adjust clevis so pin can be put in clevis and lever without turning clevis Fig 2 Operating Tube Clevis Adjustment M o b sure spring separates valve lever and pedal lever as far as clevis pin at top...

Page 95: ...be cor rected by removing the burr and making sure that the washer fits all the way in the groove and lies flat on the inner lace ol the valve 4 C h a t t e r or J e r k i n g o n B r a k e A s s i s...

Page 96: ...rating Tube Atmospheric Vaive Sectional view of broke assister showing relation of various parts Atmospheric pressure on the front side of the diaphragm has forced the diaphragm back The pedal is stil...

Page 97: ...own all four adjusting nuts same of turns until pedal travel is approxi 2 1 4 inches 1 1 6 turns equals 1 pedal travel If equalization is not O K first turn down nuts until all four brakes just drag t...

Page 98: ...ont Chamber Air Passage I Vacuum Line Vacuum and A tr Passage Valve Rod Rubber Soot Operating Tube tiair Piston Rear Chamber Sectional view of brake assister showing relation of various parts Atmosphe...

Page 99: ...rdening and interfering with the smooth operation of the assister Later cars are equipped with a wick oiler for lubricating the brake assister W i t h this type oiler the lubrication require ments are...

Page 100: ...els Rear Driving Plate Center Driving Plate Fig 2 Clutch Disassembled Do not touch these Starter Ring Gear on nuts to remove or Center Driving Plate disassemk Driving Pin Cadillac 452 B Double Release...

Page 101: ...pedal The design is such as to vary the rate ol engagement of the clutch according to the speed with which the accelerator pedal is depressed The relative positions of the clutch control parts is sho...

Page 102: ...hub bolls 15 32 m o n 345 8 355 8 and 3 7 0 8 1 13 32 in on 452 B Spacers should be installed between driven disc and clutch hub as necessary ta give proper clear once between facings and renter driv...

Page 103: ...ith the control button down closes the vacuum line and opens the vacuum chamber to the atmosphere permit ting the chamber to refill as the clutch is engaged Releasing the accelerator with the control...

Page 104: ...ustment of carburetor when necessary should i precede adjustment of clutch free wheeling control J Adjust throttle stop screws to make engine idle at about 320 R PM Make sure all vacuum and air line c...

Page 105: ...move as n c s c align o p e r a t i n g ever wffh p unat r In cose ho bleeder or accelerator plunger s ic fi on eorfy cars d o holds accelerate pedal down cut off rear yoke finger and grind down smoo...

Page 106: ...ed Valve Closed Vacuum Valve Open By pass Closed Fig 2 Clutch D i s e n g a g i n g Control button is depressed opening vacuum line Depressed Depressed Valve Open Valve Closed Bypass Open Valve Open B...

Page 107: ...The marking consists of a circle in which a letter may appear If the circles on each of the three plates are lined up whenever the clutch is reassembled after dis assembly there should be no difficul...

Page 108: ...lt Cadillac 355 B LaSalle 345 B F i g 7 The shroud ring should be raised or towered whenever the fan belt is adjusted to keep the fan centered in the Thermostat Trunnion Joints should be aligned so th...

Page 109: ...ttach flushing hose to radiator outlet The water pressure for this flushing operation should not exceed 20 to 25 pounds or the radiator may be damaged The flushing should be continued until water runs...

Page 110: ...tional View of Water Pump Cadillac 370 C beginning engine unit 40 301 452 C Fig 4 Metal Lugs Driving Loosen clamp screws be Flange f o r e a jjustlng Jrive c n a n Cadillac 370 B C Water Pump Drive fs...

Page 111: ...l 155 proof Area of radiator core in square inches Capacity of cooling system Sec Note 1 Flushing cooling system See Note 2 Manufacturer s number location of Rear of lower tank on R H side Soluble oil...

Page 112: ...o make sure bat tery is felly chniged and terminals ere clean and tight Commutator y j 1 1 Commutator end of generator with end frame removed Typi jl of all models When temovmg 370 r a to i not p r o...

Page 113: ...ignition coil for the 8 cylinder cars is mounted on the driver s side of the clash On the 370 B and 452 B cars the coils are mounted in recesses in the upper tank of the radiator where they are protec...

Page 114: ...g nuts to give uniform air gap of 022 026 in across orma lure Condenser Gap T Remove cover and tighten dia phragm flange screws and nuts 5 Remove projector and loosen lock nut Th turn disc all the way...

Page 115: ...to retard further corrosion 3 B a t t e r y E l e c t r o l y t e T e s t s The Electrolyte battery solution should be tested with a hydrometer The specific gravity as registered by the hydro meter sh...

Page 116: ...B timer distributor with cap and rotor removed Typical of 452 B Distributor Cap High tension Contacts Breake Cam Gap Adjustment Loclang Screws To R H Coil Sychromzmg l o c k i n g Seres 1 2 Fig 3 Dist...

Page 117: ...de movement between races not over Sec Note 5 Brushes Limit of wear See F i g 1 Plate 19 Spring tension in ounces Charging rate on bench in amperes 700 R P M at 7 2 7 4 volts Cold 1400 R P M at 8 2 8...

Page 118: ...Turn eccentric screw to synchionize mov able contacts or until movable contacts just separate with end of rotor end far R H cylinders on 370 B and 452 B in line No 2 for 345 B 355 B with insert N o 4...

Page 119: ...o remedy pre ignition D 7 or D 6 H o t t e r plug to remedy fouling D 9 or D 10 Coated w i t h D u c o A n y D u c o on the spark plugs should be re moved w i t h thinner or alcohol Gap I 025 028 Thre...

Page 120: ...oo 2 ST r CS CO I era m r m o H o r 73 73 H 15 C P No 87...

Page 121: ...P l a t e 24 C a d i l l a c 355 B 370 B a n d 4 5 2 B W i r i n g D i a g r a m...

Page 122: ...P l a t e 25 I g n i t i o n W i r i n g D i a g r a m...

Page 123: ...box If the car is to remain in storage for any considerable time however it is advisable to remove the battery and turn it over to the battery department for care and attention The battery must be ke...

Page 124: ...rotation fo elim Timer distributor Adjustments inate backlash Contact Paint Gap Second type distributor LaSolle 345 C I 012 017 in Cadillac 355 C Timing Mark 1 1 8 in Fig 2 Flywheel Timing Mark Note...

Page 125: ...ctical on L hcad engines because of the construction of the combustion chamber ancl by the fact that it involves less expense to change cylinder heads on an L head engine The 12 ancl lb cylinder engin...

Page 126: ...E N G I N E P l a t e 26 S e c t i o n a l V i e w s of C a d i l l a c 355 B E n g i n e T y p i c a l of L a S a l l e 345 B...

Page 127: ...o HMJ 250 4 should be used for expanding and burnishing the bushing This plate has two holes one which is used for assembling expanding and burnishing and the other for removing the bushing After inst...

Page 128: ...Pan Removed Connecting rod ond piston assemblies con be lemoved r through bottom of crankcase without disturbing cylinder heads I P l a t e 27 B o t t o m V i e w of E n g i n e a n d V a l v e D e t...

Page 129: ...pots are marked to insure correct assembly The number of marks etched on the plunger should correspond with the number ol marks appearing on the dashpot casting 15 Valve Adjustment Beginning with engi...

Page 130: ...with X f i I K Threads j S u p p o r f V i Pivot Screw Fig 2 Front End Chains Timing marks on sprockets must line up Fte ibl Coupling To l o o s e n Chain Fig 4 Adjusting Generator and Water Pump Dri...

Page 131: ...over Piston pin lubrication Force feed connecting rods ride bored Removing and installing piston pin bushing Sec Note 7 Crankshaft and M a i n Bearings C r a n k pin diameter Crank pin out of round n...

Page 132: ...58 E N G I N E _ I P l a t e 29 C r o s s s e c t i o n a l V i e w of C a d i l l a c 370 B T y p i c a l of C a d i l l a c 452 B except N u m b e r of C y l i n d e r s...

Page 133: ...o r n limit not over M a i n bearing journal out of round not over Number of main bearings Lubrication Crankcase capacity Thinning lubrication with kerosene See Lubrication Section Oil Filter M a k e...

Page 134: ...mbers 0 Tighten securely f T Turn dr vn fairly tiqht 0 TightenX securely 4 Tighten securely Cylinder Head r g 2 The compression ratio is owered by using a s p e c a cylinder head gasket having a metal...

Page 135: ...wer compression Two o n 452 B Upper oil L o w e r oil Engine unit number location A l l models left rear engine support Vacuum P u m p Service See N o t e 13 Valve Mechanism Clearance between Camslide...

Page 136: ...ng Retainer T L o o s e n lock nut to adjust valve clear ance Tighten after adjustment is made Fig 3 Valve and Cam Slide Disassembled Valv Push plunger down until bottom of hole is on level with or sl...

Page 137: ...pounds outer valves j Compressed to 2 5 in valve closed 77 81 lbs Compressed to 1 922 in valve closed Compressed to 1 875 in valve closed Compressed to 2 148 in valve open 164 178 lbs Compressed to 1...

Page 138: ...iming Marks Use wooden plug to hold idler down while resetting Fig 2 Resetting Chain Adjuster Fig J Slack in timing chain is taken up by idler sprocket moving toward camshaft Thrust Washer Nut Lock wi...

Page 139: ...ng rods for all models are rifle bored for lubrication of piston pin Rubber Cushion Outlet Outlet Valve Driving Rod Fig 3 Sectional View of Vacuum Pump and Drive Adjust boll to eliminate play then tig...

Page 140: ...E N G I N E P l a t e 34 O i l i n g S y s t e m C a d i l l a c 3 5 5 B L a S a l l e 345 B...

Page 141: ...Plate 35 Oiling System Cadillac 452 B Typical of 370 B...

Page 142: ...rs so that the standard A and B series L C H C and H H C ratios can be main tained on these cars regardless of the increased compression of the C series heads It is important that the new thicker gask...

Page 143: ...hat it cannot be installed on engines prior to this engine unit number 21 Adjustment of Valve Spring Pressure o n V 12 an d V 16 Engines The relation between valve spring pressure and valve travel on...

Page 144: ...the diaphragm and upper part of the pump body 4 Plug the old vent hole in the lower pump body using the e Information brass ball supplied in the kit Peen the housing over the ball to hold it in place...

Page 145: ...2 B muffler This tuning chamber is also used on the 452 B tail pipe in addition to the tuning chamber already in the muffler The exhaust pipe on the 345 B and 355 B is covered with a heavy asbestos in...

Page 146: ...a Salle 345 B Tuning Chamber Baffle Tube Inlet Fig 3 Cut away View of Muffler Cadillac 355 8 la Salle 345 B Rubber Cushions Muffler Fig 4 Sectional View of Muffler Show ing Tuning Chamber Cadillac 370...

Page 147: ...ing head amp brackets andfenders Brace rod will re main in position in radiator casing To insure proper alignment of fender tie rods when re installing radiator and casing assembly attach tie rods to...

Page 148: ...W B 355 B 370 B 156 in W B 452 B A 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 B C B should equal C at any point along frame D E D should equal E F 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 G 7 7 7 7 7 H 5 6 5 6 5 6 58 5 8 I 8 8 8 8 8 J 9 A 9 9 9 K 3...

Page 149: ...he rear ends are supported by the rear fenders Specifications Subject and Remarks Car Chassis model designation Chassis unit number location A l l models rear of L H side of radiator cross member Firs...

Page 150: ...line with hole in idler lever with lever midway in free position before beginning to pull spring With choke arm in correct position under side of thermostat should be 1 32 1 8 in above face of choke...

Page 151: ...he starting sleeve which line up with passages in the throttle body The starting sleeve rotates with the starting lever choke lever and the ion pump plunger and piston move downward as the throttle is...

Page 152: ...earance be tween screw and kicker rod Before making this adjust ment be sure that starting lever is in normal running position Pump Plunger Pump Lever Tool No HM 109626 Adapter Tool No HM 109626 6 Inl...

Page 153: ...re of the air silencer is the copper gauge air cleaner which is designed to catch any dust or lint in the air before it is drawn into the carburetor It is automatic in operation and requires no attent...

Page 154: ...ze unit by washing in gasoline to remove all dirt from gauze and dry with an air hose Then dip in light en gine oil and allow to drain before reinstalling on silencer Install gauze unit on silencer wi...

Page 155: ...is adjustment must be made very accurately so as not to disturb the throttle equalization While testing the car on the road the above adjustments should be rechcckcd to be sure they are satisfactory 3...

Page 156: ...after which test lamp again to make sure it is properly aimed Cover one lamp while working on other one Removing bulb shield for gaining access to bulb To remove fbe mop lamp bulb the bulb shield mus...

Page 157: ...bination of light gives more and better placed illumination than is possible with conventional type head lamps even when 32 candle power bulbs are used The standard Country Driving beam pro jected by...

Page 158: ...Aim nght headlamp so that light beam centers on right vertical line on screen directly ahead of lamp so that upper edge of beam registers on upper horizontal line at level of headlamp center Fig 4 Co...

Page 159: ...n e d o n 2 Cleaning Headlamp Reflectors G r e a t c a r e s h o u l d b e e x e r c i s e d i n p o l i s h i n g t h e h e a d l a m p r e f l e c t o r s t o p r e s e r v e t h e r e f l e c t i...

Page 160: ...eadlamps Cleaning reflectors See Note 2 Misalignment See N o t e 3 Lens diameter Overall diameter Switches Delco Remy type number Back up Lighting Stop light Stoplight switch adjustment Switch in O N...

Page 161: ...ied or thinned with the proper amount of kerosine Flush radiator and add anti freeze solution in proportions recommended in the Operator s Manual At beginning of warm weather Drain light or thinned lu...

Page 162: ...o o o o o o o LUBRICATION NOS 6 AND 12 L U B R I C A T I O N NOS 3 AND 9 L U B R I C A T I O N NOS 2 4 8 AND 10 L U B R I C A T I O N NOS 1 5 7 A N D 11 C L U T C H R E L E A S E F O R K W H E E L B...

Page 163: ...rom one to two quarts of kerosine to the fresh oil unless starting immed iately on a long trip at high speeds IMPORTANT The Lubrication Charts presented on pages 86 and 88 for the B series cars can be...

Page 164: ...Springs Brake Shafts mi Axle Rkfc Regulator Shock Absorber Link and Brake Rocker Shafts I r ch end of each 3 each side spring Starting Motoi 2 US shown Clutch and Wheel Bearing Lubricant i each side C...

Page 165: ...ICATION NOS 2 4 8 AND 1 0 LUBRICATION NOS 1 5 7 AND 1 1 W A T E R P U M P G R E A S E C U P W A T E R P U M P L U B R I C A N T O o o o o o o o o o o o LUBRICATION NOS 6 AND 1 2 LUBRICATION NOS 3 AND...

Page 166: ...P l a t e 46 L u b r i c a t i o n Chart Cadillac 370 B T y p i c a l of 452 B...

Page 167: ...ke the links interchangeable they are made to receive the bolts in opposite directions that Is each link receives the large end of one bolt and the small end of the other bolt S H O C K A B S O R B E...

Page 168: ...ide link 1 5 32 in from edge of frame bracket Frame Bracket 1 5 32 Inside Link M rAdjust lower shackle bolt p I to bring outer face of in I side link 29 32 in from j edge of spring This ad J justment...

Page 169: ...Pass Coupes 7 Pass Cars except 156 W B 452 B 2 Pass Cars 5 Pass Coupes 5 Pas3 Cars except 5 Pass Coupes 7 Pass Cars 355 B and 370 B 156 W B S p r i n g A r c h A r c h i n I n L o a d i n L b s 2 2Vs...

Page 170: ...as indicated in the above table Also use second type check valves as identified by the No I or 5 on fhe spring seat washer Dial Gauge on Instrument Panel With control lever Adjust clevis on pull rod t...

Page 171: ...r of the single stage type are required to make the shock absorbers furnished interchangeable on B and C series cars These valves may be identified by the finish of the springs as follows T W O S T A...

Page 172: ...047677 marked 1 047678 marked 5 345 C before chassis unit 20 266 Also 345 C from chassis unit 20 280 to 20 311 1054077 Right Front Remove 1060149 Install 047708 Copper Oxide 047678 marked 5 047678 ma...

Page 173: ...m p l a i n t s In case of complaints on hard steering or nervousness first check the front tires to see that they are properly inflated and installed correctly to preserve proper wheel balance Also...

Page 174: ...it nearest the proper position Zero Mark on Sector Shaft Bus i ngs Clamp Bolt Worm dor Shaft Zero mark on arm must line up with zero mat k on shaft to insure getting worm on tugh point of sector Zero...

Page 175: ...B 140 in W B 143 in W B 149 in W B Type U n i t number location A l l models on top of steering gear housing Steering Modulator Springs Free length approximately Pressure in pounds when compressed to...

Page 176: ...ings is found broken or weak install a complete set of lour new springs Tire Inflation ORDINARY DRIVING 1 All Wheels 40 lbs j j HIGH SPEEDS j Front Wheels 45 lbs 2 Turn adjusting screw in against sect...

Page 177: ...n s m i s s i o n R e q u i r e s N e w L u b r i c a n t i n S p r i n g t i m e The lubrication schedule specifics that transmission lubri cant should be drained and replaced at the beginning of war...

Page 178: ...P l a t e 51 S e c t i o n a l V i e w of T r a n s m i s s i o n T y p i c a l of a l l M o d e l s...

Page 179: ...ide block and d r u m R H high and L H second speeds N e w limits Worn limit not over Guide block and drum R H second and L H high speeds N e w limits W o r n limit not over Plunger and yoke bore New...

Page 180: ...Piston is moved up and down by plunge Splined Sleeve M a i n s h a f f Fig 3 The second and low speed gears run on tapered Yoke roller bearings Plunger is operated by cam machined on shifter shaft War...

Page 181: ...00 x 17 in Tires 345 B 355 B 7 00 x 17 in Tires 370 B 7 50 x 17 in Tires 4 31 to 1 4 36 to 1 4 60 to 1 Number of Teeth on Pinion Part Number Rolling Radius 21 20 19 Standard 18 17 22 21 20 Standard 1...

Page 182: ...Remove transmission cover to check ypke Adjust yoke travel by moving quadrants in Fig 1 For second type second speed yoke travel as shown 3 32 5 32 in Travel For first type second and high speed yoke...

Page 183: ...848122 Rolling Radius 14 to 1 5 in Fast 1 5 8 i n 15 to 1 5 in Slow 15 to 1 6 in Fast 1 1 6 in 16 to 1 6 in Slow 16 to 17 in Fast 17 in 117 to 1 7 in Slow 13 to 1 4 in Fast 1 4 in 1 4 to 1 4 in Slow 1...

Page 184: ...bolts adjusted os explained in Plate33 Fig 4 Second speed Yoke Use tool No HM 109217 to remove retaining screw Stop Fig 2 The first step in disassembling the the cover and synchronizing yokes mur are...

Page 185: ...ershaft Rear Bearing Washer Locking S c r e w Shaft if Cap S c r e w Was ht i Fig 6 Left Removing reverse idler gear Clutch Breather Snap Ring Spring Disconnect tube to re move release bearing Fig 7 R...

Page 186: ...ection assembly through front of case Countershaft dropped down to unmesh gears V Hearing Fig 9 Removing main shaft assembly from top of case The main shaft is disassembled by pulling off spline sleev...

Page 187: ...position See figure below If binding occurs between the low and reverse speed shifter shaft and the lever knob when in the second or high speed position dress down the side of the gear shift lever kn...

Page 188: ...the rings A block of wood about 6 in x 3 in x M in should be shaped at one end to fit the curve of the ring and this end covered with a piece of leather or felt to protect the finish of the wheel See...

Page 189: ...e nuts and the sockets of the wheel mounting flange to a slightly eliptical shape Thus when the nuts are drawn up tightly and the long axis of the nut cone fits the long axis of the socket the nut is...

Page 190: ...8 W H E E L S R I M S A N D T I R E S Wood Wheels are interchangeable on same hubs and carriers as wire wheels Sectional View of Tire and Drop Center Rim P l a t e 57 W h e e l a n d R i m D e t a i l...

Page 191: ...l or lateral run out not over M o u n t i n g Wheels See Note 2 R i m Type Diameter W i d t h Tires Balancing mark location Mark on tire should be placed in line with valve stem Balancing tires and wh...

Page 192: ...een the bead and the rim flange near the valve L e a v i n g o n e f o o l in p o s i t i o n pry short lengths of the bead over the flange with the other until the entire bead has been removed Fig 3...

Page 193: ...flange Force the top bead over the rim flange and into fhe well at the point opposite the valve Kneeling on this side of the tire to hold it in the well pry short lengths of the remaining portion of t...

Page 194: ...PRELIMINARY S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N CADILLAC 355 C 370 C 452 C LA SALLE 345 C 1 Service Department CADILLAC MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT MICHIGAN...

Page 195: ...rical System 1 Engine 1 Fenders and Running Boards 13 Frame 13 Gasoline System 13 Lighting System 13 Lubrication 14 Springs and Shock Absorbers 14 Steering Gear 15 Transmission 15 Wheels Rims and Tire...

Page 196: ...ratios of the new axles remain the same as in the B cars The oil retainer is installed between the torque tube and the differential carrier to prevent the rear axle lubricant from leaking into the to...

Page 197: ...ne ventilating panel open the air circulates only in the area close to that ventilator Thus ventilation to suit the individual desire can be readily accomplished When the ventilating panels are opened...

Page 198: ...ing 2 Remove the trim at the top edge 3 Remove the small trim stick and loosen the screws in the bottom bracket of the gear box Among the other features of the new bodies are the rubber dams installed...

Page 199: ...33 678 1 130 33 668 130 33 672 130 33 659 i 130 1 136 1 136 33 652 i 130 1 136 1 136 33 662 i 130 1 136 1 136 33 663 136 134 134 134 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 134 134 134 Bod...

Page 200: ...8 cars does not affect the adjustment of the brakes or of the brake connections up to the pedaJ Aside from the brake assister on the 345 C and 355 C cars all adjustments of the brakes and brake con ne...

Page 201: ...nder and the passage between the front chamber and the atmosphere outside of the cylinder The valve is held in the closed position by means of a spring as shown in Fig 10 When the valve is moved part...

Page 202: ...nt has ceased allowing the valve to close the vacuum and at mospheric passages automatically With the vacuum and atmospheric passages closed the assister ceases to Fig 14 Atmospheric pressure in the f...

Page 203: ...as on the 370 B and 452 B cars No attempt should be made to disassemble the assister used on the 345 C and 355 C In the event that the assister unit cannot be made to function satisfactorily it should...

Page 204: ...0 C and 452 C and on the right side on the Cadillac V 8 and La Salle to correspond to the location of the oil level indicator The filler opening is on the same side of the engine as the oil level gaug...

Page 205: ...e G series should not be used The advanced mechanism incorporates new advance characteristics to compensate for the higher engine compression ratios used in these cars The new distributors can be iden...

Page 206: ...o insure proper alignment of the fender tie rods when reinstalling the radiator and casing as sembly the tie rods should be attached to the head lamp brackets before they are fastened to the radiator...

Page 207: ...but they operate on identically the same principle A sectional view of the LaSalle shock absorber is shown in Fig 25 The LaSalle shock absorber connections are also new They are of the rubber type req...

Page 208: ...047706 Steel Finish 047707 Steel Finish i 047707 Copper Finish 047704 Copper Finish 047704 Steel Finish 1060149 Steel Finish j 1060149 Copper Finish i 1060148 Copper Finish j 1060148 047678 047678 047...

Page 209: ...T 132 Green Gray Whipcord Fleetwood Bodies Yfiese 4305 Brown Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4306 Taupe Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4307 mm Gray Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4308 Brown P l a i n Broadc...

Page 210: ...th Wiese 4306 Taupe Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4307 Gray Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4308 Brown Plain Broadcloth Wiese 4309 Taupe Plain Broadoloth Wiese 4310 Gray Plain Broadcloth Wiese 4311 Tan Ar...

Page 211: ...s Group No 2 with tire covers in color to match fender set 71 50 Cadillac V 8 Accessory Group No 3 for cars with 5 wheels Black metal tire cover hinge mirror Moto Pack cowl ventilator screen 34 50 Acc...

Page 212: ...ugham 4145 00 Standard wheel equipment 5 wire tire size 7 00 17 White side wall tires standard black side wall optional Suggested Minimum Equipment Factory Installation For Cars with 5 Wire Wheels Spa...

Page 213: ...P L E X P I L O T R A Y L I G H T 28 70 32 65 44 50 C A D I L L A C L O R R A I N E L I G H T 20 00 23 50 37 50 C A D I L L A C F L E E T W O O D R O B E 27 00 31 50 45 00 R O B E M O N O G R A M 3 50...

Page 214: ...UP 3 27 30 35 15 61 50 On colored fender sets with Metal Tire Cover to match specify Group 3A Extra charge 2 50 net and list BASIC AND GROUP 3A 29 80 37 65 64 00 Six Wheel Equipment BASIC GROUP A 965...

Page 215: ...132 Green Gray Whipcord Fleetwood Bodies Wiese 4305 Brown Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4306 Taupe Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4307 Gray Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4308 Brown Plain Broadcloth Wiese...

Page 216: ...Wiese 4306 Taupe Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4307 Gray Vogue Weave Broadcloth Wiese 4308 Brown Plain Broadcloth Wiese 4309 Taupe Plain Broadcloth Wiese 4310 Gray Plain Broadcloth Wiese 4311 Tan Arab...

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