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1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Series 36400
Hardtop Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,059.00
No. Produced 14,067
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 36457
Weight 4,151lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 220.2 inches
Width 79.5 inches
Height 53.4 inches
Front Tread 64.1 inches
Rear Tread 64 inches
Type V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 455 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 280@4000
Rated Horsepower 54.48
Torque 445@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers UE
Engine No. Location Code tape installed above the unit no. which is stamped on engine oil fill tube.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.33
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 2/5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Variable-ratio power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11.88 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 Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size H78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 10 Quarts
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 364571a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3: Engine
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1971 Oldsmobile Fleet CarsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1971 Oldsmobile Chassis Service 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
1971 Oldsmobile New Product Service Information Manual 101Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries March 15 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Oxford Gray Metallic
Ebony Black
Viking Blue Metallic
Galleon Gold Metallic
Sandalwood
Matador Red
Cameo White
Sterling Silver Metallic
Nordic Blue Metallic
Monarch Blue Metallic
Capri Aqua Metallic
Silver Mint Metallic
Palm Green Metallic
Lime Green Metallic
Antique Jade Metallic
Bamboo
Saturn Gold Metallic
Bittersweet Metallic
Kashmir Copper Metallic
Sienna Metallic
Sable Brown Metallic
Doeskin Metallic
Briar Metallic
Venetian Red Metallic
Antique Briar Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
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