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Oldsmobile (1942-1949): factory workshop manuals

A manual on your Oldsmobile Six, Eight, 76, 78, 88 or 98 (1942-1949)? Here are factory workshop manuals for repair of these Oldsmobile cars. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.


1942-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - Sixes & Eights

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1942-1948 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- Series 66, Series 68
- Series 76, Series 78
- Series 98
- Series 60.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-99-42SM.
Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Specs:358 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
EAN:9781791411558
Book: 1942-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - Sixes & Eights

1942-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - Sixes & Eights

Language: English

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1946-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual Supplement

SUPPLEMENT (reprint) to be used with the 1942 Oldsmobile Shop Manual.
Describes maintenance and repair of the new components of the 1946, 1947 and 1948 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- Series 60, Series 66, Series 68
- Series 76, Series 78
- Series 98, Series 90.

  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • Detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time.
  • GM reference: DPRGM-99-46PTM-SUP.
Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Specs:164 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
EAN:9781791411909
Book: 1946-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual Supplement

1946-1948 Oldsmobile Shop Manual Supplement

Language: English

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1949 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - 6 and 8 - Series 76, 78, 88 and 98

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1949 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- Series 76, Series 78
- Series 88
- Series 98.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: DPRGM-100-49SM.
Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Specs:436 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.83 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
EAN:9781791407247
Book: 1949 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - 6 and 8 - Series 76, 78, 88 and 98

1949 Oldsmobile Shop Manual - 6 and 8 - Series 76, 78, 88 and 98

Language: English

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Oldsmobile 1935-1952 - Part Interchange Guide

The part interchange manual can be used to look up NOS part numbers. It includes approximately 3000 parts descriptions with factory part numbers by make model and year for Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Buick parts by year, make, and model that are interchangeable.
For example, you can also determine if different years of Pontiac used the same part or as a parts manual for your car. Covers engine parts, body parts, electrical parts, suspension parts, clutches, transmission, rear ends, steering, and more. There are even some parts listed for the early 1930's.

For convenience the parts are listed in sequence by group number. Model application or interchangeable parts for each car line is shown under the respective columns. Anyone looking for or selling parts, attending swap meets or restoring an antique auto will be able to put this information to good use.

Author:F.D. Harper
Specs:142 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:illustrated
Publisher:CreateSpace (USA, 2016)
EAN:9781470112431
Book: Oldsmobile 1935-1952 - Part Interchange Guide

Oldsmobile 1935-1952 - Part Interchange Guide

Language: English

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Last update:27-03-2024