Cadillac 1937 LaSalle VVI Information page 64

Operating smoothness from lack of vibration in V-type
design can also be easily demonstrated. By holding the ruler
on the desk so that as much as possible of its length projects
over the edge and snapping the free end, the possibility for
development of crankshaft vibration in straight eight design
is shown. Now reduce the overhang of the ruler from the
desk by half and see how rigid the ruler remains when
attempts are made to snap it.
Because of this freedom from vibration in a short object
the crankshaft of the Cadillac V-type eight provides smooth-
ness of performance impossible in other eight cylinder de-
signs.
Another advantage arising from the compactness of the
V-type engine is the greater efficiency with which the fuel;
cooling and lubricating systems operate.
V-8 Features Most Efficient Carburetion
The disposition of the carburetor in relation to the two
blocks of cylinders is largely responsible for its efficient
operation. By placing the carburetor between the cylinder
blocks the farthest cylinder is only about half the corres-
ponding distance that it is in straight eight engines.
V-8 Equalized Manifolds. Straight-8 Unequal Manifolds.
This eliminates the need for long intake manifolds in which
vaporized fuel has time to condense.
The location of the Cadillac carburetor between the cylin-
der blocks is clearly the most suitable position if perfect
distribution of gases to the cylinders is to be obtained.
Cadillac V-8 Cooling Better
Cadillac V-type design also features a more positive and
efficient water cooling system than it is possible to design
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