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1954 Oldsmobile 98 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,552.00
No. Produced 45,605
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 3069
Weight 3,779lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 214.3 inches
Width 78.3 inches
Height 62.2 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 324.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 7/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 185@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 300@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting V1001
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 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.42 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 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 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.: 549M1001 to 549M44758, 549A1001 to 549A7278, 549B1001 to 549B6362, 549K1001 to 549K10921, 549L1001 to 549L11436, 549C1001 to 549C8426, 549W1001 to 549W7779, 549T1001 to 549T4101

1954 Oldsmobile Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Glade Green Metallic
Baltic Blue Metallic
Etna Maroon Metallic
Cadet Blue Metallic
Mist Gray Metallic
Polar White Metallic
Royal Marine
Turquoise Metallic
Glacier Green Metallic
Capri Blue
Juneau Gray Metallic
Desert Tan
Maize Cream
Willow Green Metallic
Copper Metallic
Flare Red
Sarasota White
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
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