Cadillac introduced tail fins in 1948 and a dewy overhead valve engine in 1949, so 1950 models had isolated circumstance changes over the preceding models. The cylinders were numbered two, four, six, and eight starting from front to back on the fitting bank of cylinders. The left bank of cylinders were numbered one, three, five and seven from front to back. The slothful velocity should be checked with the transmission in ride and allot to 375 rpm. The breaker site fracture should be checked with a Tentacle gauge and set to .016 inch.
Exterior Dimensions
The wheelbase of the 1950 Series 62 convertible was 130 inches. The overall length from bumper to bumper was 215.9 inches. The front tread span was 59 inches and the rear tread diameter was 63 inches. The rotate immensity was 15 inches and the principles tire immensity was 8.00 by 15 inches.
Engine Specifications
The 1950 Cadillac Series 62 convertible was powered by a 331 cubic inch displacement V-8 with an output of 160 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 292 foot-pounds of torque at 2,200 rpm. The Muzzle was 3 13/16 inches and the stroke was 3 5/8 inches. The compression ratio was 7.5:1. The crankshaft was supported by five leading bearings. Fuel delivery was by a Carter two-barrel carburettor.
Tune Up Specifications
The 1950 331 engine was originally equipped with AC 48X Glimmer plugs. The hole, or the distance between the plug's grounding strap and the central electrode was .035 inch. The cylinder firing form was 1-8-5-3-6-4-7-2. The DeVille fame was further used for the basic eternity in 1949 as an identifier for the brand-new hardtop coupe thing style. This was extremely correct for the 1950 models, so the convertible was regulated to the Series 62 nameplate lone. The front revolve openings were partially skirted in 1950, giving the Cadillac a hefty observe. This circumstance was continued in subsequent dotage right into the 1960s.
Options
Options for the 1950 Series 62 convertible include power windows, heater, air-conditioner and a radio and antenna. Black-wall tires and small diameter hub caps were standard, so if an owner wanted wide whitewall tires and the full-disc "sombrero" wheel covers he had to pay extra. Fog lights were also an option.
