PAGE CONTENTS:
Chassis Specifications
Engine Specifications
Valve Train Specifications
Fluid Capacities
Spark Plug Heat Range Info
Caruretor Date Code Info
1962 Oldsmobile Production Figures/Specifications
In model year 1962, Oldsmobile manufactured a total of 447,594 cars
(100% of production)
In model year 1962, Oldsmobile manufactured a total of 188,787 Dynamic 88’s
(42% of all production)
In model year 1962, Oldsmobile manufactured a total of 12,212 Dynamic 88 convertibles
(2.7% of all production and 6.5% of all Dynamic 88’s)
Somewhat surprisingly, only 41,988 of the popular Starfire model were produced by Oldsmobile in the 1962 model year
(9% of all production)
The most produced model in 1962 was the Dynamic 88
The least produced model in 1962 was the F-85 Jetfire, with only 3,765 produced
(.8411% of all production)
Manufacturer Specifications
1962 Oldsmobile Chassis Specs
| Year 1962 | Production Total | Model Designation | Wheel Base Inches | Weight Min/Max | Tire Size | Wheel Bolt Pattern |
| 90,803 | F85 | 112 | 2691/2820 | 6.50x13 | 4 x 4.5 | |
| 3,765 | F85 Jetfire | 112 | 2691/2820 | 6.50x13 | 4 x 4.5 | |
| 188,737 | Dynamic 88 | 123 | 4165/4325 | 8.00x14 | 5 x 5 | |
| 58,147 | Super 88 | 123 | 4182/4312 | 8.00x14 | 5 x 5 | |
| 41,988 | Starfire | 123 | 4335/4488 | 8.00x14 | 5 x 5 | |
| 64,154 | 98 | 126 | 4375/4488 | 8.50x14 | 5 x 5 | |
| TOT | 447,594 |
1962 Oldsmobile Engine Specs
| Engine | 155 HP F-85 |
185 HP F-85 | 215 HP F-85 | 260 HP | 280 HP | 330 HP | 345 HP |
| Carb | 2 bbl |
4 bbl | 4 bbl | 2 bbl | 4 bbl | 4 bbl |
4 bbl |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.5 x 2.8 |
3.5 x 2.8 |
3.5 x 2.8 |
4.125 x 3.688 |
4.125 x 3.688 |
4.125 x 3.688 |
4.125 x 3.688 |
| Cubic In. | 215 |
215 | 215 | 394 | 394 | 394 |
394 |
| Compression | 8.75 |
10.25 | 10.25 | 8.75 | 10.25 | 10.25 |
10.5 |
| Max. BHP @ RPM | 155 @4800 |
185 @4800 | 215 @4600 | 260 @4400 | 280 @4400 | 330 @4600 |
345 @3800 |
| Max. Tourqe Lbs. Ft. @ RPM | 210 @ 3200 |
230 @ 3200 | 300 @ 3200 | 410 @ 2400 | 430 @ 3400 | 440 @ 2800 |
440 @ 3200 |
| Oil Pressure | 30 |
30 | 30 | 35-45 | 35-45 | 35-45 | 35-45 |
| Spark Plug |
AC 46FXX |
AC 45FF |
AC 45FF |
AC 45 |
AC 44 |
AC 44 |
AC 44 |
| Plug Gap |
.040 |
.040 |
.025 |
.030 |
.030 |
.030 |
.030 |
| Point Gap |
.019 |
.019 | .019 | .019 | .019 | .019 |
.019 |
| Dwell Angle |
30 |
30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
30 |
| Firing Order |
1843 6572 |
1843 6572 |
1843 6572 |
1873 6542 |
1873 6542 |
1873 6542 |
1873 6542 |
| Ignition Timing BTDC or Mark |
5°/7° Auto |
5°/7° Auto | 10° | 2 1/2° | 5° | 5° | 5° |
| Ground +/- Volts |
-12 |
-12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 |
-12 |
Valve Train Specifications
1962 Oldsmobile Valve Train Specs
Issued: 13 May 1966
Revised:
Bulletin #: OLDS-62 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1962 Oldsmobile engines.
| HP | Disp | C.R. | Ind. | Make | Model/Transmission | R.R. | Lifter | Head cc |
Notes |
| 155 | 215 | 8.75 | 1-2 | Roch | 2GC-7020053,981,959,983/SM | 1.6 | H | 51.77 |
1 |
| 185 | 215 | 10.25 | 1-4 | Roch | 4GC-7020952,58,53,84,85/ALL | 1.6 | H | 38.84 |
|
| 215 | 215 | 10.25 | 1-4 | Roch | RC/ALL Turbocharged | 1.6 | H | 38.84 |
|
| 260 | 394 | 8.75 | 1-2 | Roch | 2GC-7020052,58,954,956/ALL | 1.8 | H | 70.90 |
|
| 280 | 394 | 10.25 | 1-2 | Roch | 2GC-7020052,58,954,956/ALL | 1.8 | H | 70.90 |
|
| 330 |
394 |
10.25 |
1-4 |
Roch |
4GC-7020950,55,7019059/ALL | 1.8 |
H |
70.90 |
|
| 345 |
394 |
10.50 |
1-4 |
Roch |
4GC-7020950,55,7019059/ALL | 1.8 |
H |
70.90 |
1 - Alt carbs 7020051,957,980,982/AUTO
Deck
HP Disp Cl Valves Cam Lift Gasket Springs
155 215 .005 1522/1353 384/384 Outer Only
185 215 .005 1522/1353 384/384 Outer Only
215 215 .005 1522/1353 384/384 Outer Only
260 394 .0265 1880/1567 428/435 .025 Outer Only
280 394 .008 1880/1567 428/435 .025 Outer Only
330 394 .008 1880/1567 435/437 .025 Outer Only
345 394 .008 1880/1567 435/437 .040 Outer Only
1962 Oldsmobile Fluids Capacities
| Item/Component | Capacity | Capacity + | Fluid |
| Fuel | 20 gal. | Regular | |
| TEL | .6 oz./gal. | Full Tank (20gal.) 12 oz. | |
| StaBil | 1 oz./2.5gal. | Full Tank (20 gal.) 8 oz. | |
| Crankcase | 4 qts. | w/Filter 5 qts. | 20W-20 HD |
| Power Steering | Pump-1 qt. | System-1.75 qts. | Type A/Dexron |
| Cooling System | Radiator __ qts. | Rad+Block 22 qts. | Yellow |
| Auto Transmission | Drain-5.5 qts | Remove Pan 6 qts. Overhaul 9 qts. | Type A/Dexron |
| Differential | 5 pts. | SAE 90 | |
| Master Cylinder |
GM Type 11 |
