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 |
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. |
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 |
Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four. Individual cast iron cyl., copper water jacket. |
Bore & stroke |
101.6mm x 114.3mm |
Displacement |
3.708 Liters |
Brake HP |
|
ALAM HP |
25.6 |
Advertised HP |
25 |
Main bearings |
5 |
Valve lifters |
mechanical |
Carburetor |
throttled, float feed, jet type made by Cadillac |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase |
2591mm |
Front/Rear Tread |
1435mm |
Overall length |
|
Height |
|
Tires |
34 x 4 |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission |
Planetary transmission |
Speeds |
3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
Drive control |
Right-hand drive with controls to the right |
Clutch |
Twin disc in flywheel, disc and three bands on transmission |
Drive |
Shaft drive |
Axle |
Live axle, bevel drive |
Differential |
Bevel differential |
Overall ratio |
See chart below |
Brakes |
Mechanical brakes on two wheels; service and emergency brakes on rear drums |
Wheels |
Wood artillery wheels, 12 spokes front, 12 spokes rear |
Touring & Roadster Wheel size |
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.
OPTIONS
Headlights. Lined Cape Cart top for Touring |
$150.00 |
Victoria style top (factory installed only) |
$175.00 |
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