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1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Series
Deluxe Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,068.00
No. Produced 24,963
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3611D
Weight 3,579lbs
Wheelbase 120 inches
Length 204 inches
Width 75 21/32 inches
Height 63 21/32 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 303.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 7/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 160@3600
Rated Horsepower 45.0
Torque 283@1800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting R1001
Engine No. Location Stamped on pad on top left cylinder bank of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter or Rochester
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.39 to 1
2nd 1.53 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.53 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.64 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Ball & nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 21.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1-2: Model year
Digits 3: Series
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 528M1001 to 528M62915, 528A1001 to 528A11269, 528B1001 to 528B8235, 528K1001 to 528K20968, 528L1001 to 528L12276, 528C1001 to 528C13379, 528W1001 to 528W13681

1952 Oldsmobile Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1952 Oldsmobile Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1952Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Glade Green
Arctic Blue
Pearl Gray
Regent Maroon
Aqua Marine
Swan White
Royal Turquoise
Black
Chariot Red
Empire Maroon
Cascade Green
Shoal Green
Palm Green
Serge Blue
Dove Gray
Canto Cream
Sand Beige
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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