Cadillac Models & History T 1908
TheMODEL T has the same chassis as the Model S except the coupe did not have running boards. The bodies were the same as the 1907 Model M except the folding tonneau was dropped. The Victoria style top was now available for the tonneau of the Victoria Touring.
I. D. DATA
Serial number location
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Serial numbers on plate on rear of body (with engine number. Engine numbers were stamped two places on crankcase:
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Engine serial number
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24075-24350 with K. M. S (1907), 24351-25832 with S. |
STYLE
Body Type | Seating | Price |
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2-dr – St. Line Tr. | 4P | $1000 |
2-dr. Vic. Tr. | 4P | $1000 |
2-dr. Coupe | 2P | $1350 |
ENGINE
Engine type
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Horizontal, with cylinder to rear. |
Number of cylinders
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One cylinder |
Block
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Cast iron cylinder, with copper water jacket |
Bore & stroke
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127mm x 127mm |
Displacement
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1.609 Liters |
Brake HP
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“Higher than advertised or calculated” |
ALAM HP
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10 |
Advertised HP
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10 |
Main bearings
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2 |
Valve lifters
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mechanical |
Carburetor
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Updraft mixer manufactured by Cadillac |
CHASSIS
Feature | Model T Touring | Model T Coupe |
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Wheelbase | 2083mm | 2083mm |
Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm | 1422mm |
Optional Front/Rear Tread | 1549mm | 1549mm |
Overall length | 3098mm | |
Height | 1626mm | |
Tires | 30 x 3-1/2 | 30 x 3-1/2 |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
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Planetary transmission |
Speeds
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2 Forward (3:1 and 1:1), Reverse (3:1) |
Drive control
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Low (foot pedal), reverse & high (lever to the right) |
Clutch
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disc clutch |
Drive
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Chain drive |
Axle
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Differential
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Spur gear |
Overall ratio
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3.1:1 to 5:1 |
Brakes
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Mechanical brakes on two wheels; contracting on inboard drums |
Wheels
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Wood wheels, 12 spokes |
Touring & Roadster Wheel size
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23 in. |
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
- On the models M, S & T, different combinations of 9 or 10 tooth driving sprocket with 31, 34, 38, 41, or 45 tooth driven sprocket gave ten possible ratios from 3.1:1 to 5:1.
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Driven Sprocket 31 34 38 41 45 9 tooth drive sprocket 3.44 3.78 4.22 4.56 5.00 10 tooth drive sprocket 3.10 3.40 3.80 4.10 4.50 - Lower ratios for runabout to be run on smooth, level roads to higher ratios for loaded Delivery to be run on rough, hilly roads.
- Instructions for changing sprockets were available for owners, but the change involved disassembly of the transmission and rear axle — definitely not a “quick-change” set-up.