GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation: Six
Cylinder Stylemaster 6, EJ; Fleetmaster 6, EK |
| Wheel base: 116 |
| Valve Location: In
head |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3-1/2 x 3-3/4 |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 216.5 |
| Compression
ratio: 6.50 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: 90
@ 3300 RPM |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 174
@ 1200 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 14 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
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| Spark Plug
Make: AC M8 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .040 |
| Firing
Order: 153624
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| Ignition
Timing: Timing mark:
steel ball located on flywheel |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 350; automatic trans. N/A |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 75-80 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 110 |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
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Fitting
Pistons with Scale:
Removed
from Above
Shim thickness to use:
Pistons should pass on a .002 feeler
with light pressure, and lock on a .003 feeler; |
Rings: (for
tapered bores for minimum clearance fit rings in
tightest portion of ring travel)
Ring Gap, Minimum: Compression: .005
Ring Gap, Minimum: Oil: .005
Clearance in Groove: Compression: .0015-.003
Clearance in Groove: Oil: .002-.0035 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .8645-.8650 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating
Clearance:
Intake:
.006 Hot
Exhaust: .015 Hot |
| Clearance
for Timing Intake: 0 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 30 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
Intake opens: Prior to Eng. No. 572,254
intake opens 3 degrees BTDC. After Eng. No. 572,253, intake opens
1 degree ATDC
Exhaust Closes Degrees ATDC: 5 |
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Spring:
125 @ 1-1/2 |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.001-003
Exhaust: .002-.004 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
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Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.311-2.312
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.0025
Rod End Play, Inch: .004-.012
Rod Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 35-45 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: Front: 2.6835 - 2,6845; No. 2:
2.7145-2.7155; No. 3: 2.7455-2.7465; No. 4: 2.7765-2.7775
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0015-.0035
Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on No.
3 bearing): .004-.007
Main Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 100-110 |
CAPACITY DATA
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Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 15 quarts
With heater: 16 quarts
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| Fuel Tank: 16
gallons |
| Engine
Oil: 5 quarts |
| Transmission: 1-1/2
pints; |
| Rear Axle: 3-1/2
pints |
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