Cadillac Models & History H 1908
TheMODEL H for 1908 was the same as the 1907 Model H except the coupe body was dropped from the line. Also the touring body was now similar to the Model G with continuous molding across the center of the doors.
The model H no longer supplied an engine speed governor or the interlock between brakes and clutch. Tire size increased to 34 x 4.
I. D. DATA
Serial number location
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on plate on rear of body or on dash (with engine no.); engine numbers were stamped on top surface of crankcase – in front of and to the left of number one (front) cylinder. |
Engine no.
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10201-10709 (1906-1908). |
STYLE
Body Type | Seating | Price |
---|---|---|
2-dr. Touring | 5P | $2500 |
2-dr. Limousine | 6P | $3600 |
Runabout | 2P | $2400 |
ENGINE
Engine type
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Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four. Individual cast iron cyl., copper water jacket. |
Bore & stroke
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101.6mm x 114.3mm |
Displacement
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3.708 Liters |
Brake HP
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|
ALAM HP
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25.6 |
Advertised HP
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25 |
Main bearings
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5 |
Valve lifters
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mechanical |
Carburetor
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throttled, float feed, jet type made by Cadillac |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
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2591mm |
Front/Rear Tread
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1435mm |
Overall length
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Height
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Tires
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34 x 4 |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
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Planetary transmission |
Speeds
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3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
Drive control
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Right-hand drive with controls to the right |
Clutch
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Twin disc in flywheel, disc and three bands on transmission |
Drive
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Shaft drive |
Axle
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Live axle, bevel drive |
Differential
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Bevel differential |
Overall ratio
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See chart below |
Brakes
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Mechanical brakes on two wheels; service and emergency brakes on rear drums |
Wheels
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Wood artillery wheels, 12 spokes front, 12 spokes rear |
Touring & Roadster Wheel size
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26 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.