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Technical Data for 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
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Welcome to the Tech Section. I got my hands on:'61 Oldsmobile Service Manual, covers: 88-S88-98's;
1963 Parts/Accessories Catalog Chassis Edition (excellent source for original part numbers), Covers 53-63 with some info for
33-52; 1950-1964 GM Interchange Manual, excellent for those hard to find 1961 parts. Information posted here will be directly
from these books. I welcome technical inquiries for anything not already posted.
Additional available info: Dealers Interior Swatch book, paint chips, chasis wiring diagrams,
radio wiring diagrams, Lempco Automotive Hydramatic Parts Catalog, Oldsmobile Service Guild Training Manual Jan-Dec61 (lots
of good info).
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Description88Super
8898 | Wheelbase (inches): All Except Fiestas Fiestas
-- 122.9 121.85 -- 122.9 121.85 -- 125.9 --
Overall Length212212218 Overall Width (inches)77.277.277.2Overall Height55.6*55.6*55.6Tread Width, Front and Rear(inches)616161 Engine
Displacement394.1 ci394.1 ci394
ciCompression Ratio8.5:1**10.0:1| 10.0:1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | *With 5 passenger load- 8x14 tires.**High Compression Option- 10.0:1
1961 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
A four digit number, called the car series and body style designation number, identifies
any car as to series and style. Reading from left to right, the digits represent the following:
First and secnd digits:
Series designation
Third and fourth digits: Body Style.
Example: Mine is numbered 3239 identifies a
car as a 88, 4 door Holiday Sedan. Note that 32 identifies the car as a 88 and the 39 represents a 4 door Holiday Sedan.
1961 MODEL DESIGNATION SeriesBody StyleDesingantion Series Style88| 2 Door Sedan Fiesta Sedan Holiday Coupe Holiday Sedan Fiesta Sedan(3 Seat) Convertible Coupe 4
Door Sedan 3211 3235 3237 3239 3245 3267 3269 Super
88| Fiesta Sedan Holiday Coupe Holiday Sedan Fiesta Sedan (3 Seat) Convertible Coupe 4
Door Sedan 3535 3537 3539 3545 3567 3569 98| 4 Door Sedan (6 Window) Holiday Sedan (6 Window) Holiday Coupe Holiday Sedan (4 Window) Convertible
Coupe 3819 3829 3837 3839 3867 | | | | | | | | | | | |
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BODY AND STYLE NUMBERS
The body and style numbers are stamped on a plate which is located under the hood below the left
windshield wiper transmission.
The plate shows:
1. Year and style Number of Body
2. Body Number
3. Trim
Number
4. Paint Number (Color Specification Number)
All Fisher Body numbers are prefixed by letters indicating the
plant at which the body was assembled.
LA-Lansing, Michigan
BA-Doraville(Atlanta), Georgia
BK-Kansas City,
Kansas
BL-Linden, New Jersey
BC- South Gate, California
BW-Wilmington, Deleware
BT-Arlington, Texas
Fiesta
sedan bodies are made by the Ionia Manufacturing Division of the Mitchell-Bentley Corporation. These plates are similar to
the Fisher Body Plate.
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Engine identification On full size cars, the engine unit number is stamped on the left cylinder
head. SeriesPrefix Code LetterStarting Unit No.Suffix
(Code Letter)Engine ColorCarburetor typePiston
TypeHead Gasket ThicknessComp. Ratio88F001001 --GREEN2 bbl.DISHED0.025"8.5:188 (H.C. Opt.)G001001HGREEN 2 bbl.FLAT0.025"10.00:188 (H.C. Opt.)G001001--RED4 bbl.FLAT0.025"10.00:188 (EXPORT)F001001EGREEN 2
bbl.DISHED0.040"8.3:1S88 & 98G001001--RED4 bbl.FLAT0.025"10.00:1S88 & 98 (EXPORT)G001001 ERed4
bbl.DISHED0.040"| 8.3:1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAPACITIESITEMCAPACITY DIFFERENTIAL5PtsEngine Crankcase Only, Drain and Refill4QtsEngine
Crankcase, Drain, Refill and Filter Change5Qts| COOLING SYSTEM: With
AC (less Heater) W/O AC (less Heater) For Heater, Add -- 21Qts 19 1/4Qts 1Qt Gasoline Tank20 GalSynchro-Mesh Transmission2 1/2Pts| Hydra-Matic Transmission: W/O removing Oil Pan With Oil
Pan Removal After Complete Overhaul -- 5 1/2 Qts 6 1/2 Qts 9 Qts | Power
Steering: Complete System Pump Only -- 1 3/4 Qts 1 Qt | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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