GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation: w/Standard
Trans & Powerglide
|
| Wheel base: 115 |
| Valve Location: In
head |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3.750 x 3.000 |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 265 |
| Compression
ratio: Standard Trans:
8.0 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: w/2
bbl carb.: 162 @ 4400 RPM; w/4 bbl carb: 180 @
4600 |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: w/2
bbl carb.: 257 @ 2200; w/4 bbl carb.: 260 @ 2800 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 35 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Spark Plug
Make: AC 44-5 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .035 |
Firing
Order: 18436572
|
| Ignition
Timing: Second line
before "0" mark on timing tab on front
cover. Cars with 4 bbl carb, use sixth line before "0" mark |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic trans. 425 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 130
Min. |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
|
Fitting
Pistons with Scale:
Shim thickness
to use: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale:
7-18 |
| Rings: Compression:
.007; Oil: .015 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .9271 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
|
Operating
Clearance:
w/Standard Trans.: Intake:
.008 Hot; Exhaust: .016 Hot
w/Powerglide: Intake:
0; Exhaust: 0 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 45 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
w/Standard Trans.: Intake
opens: 12 ATDC; Exhaust closes: 14 ATDC;
w/Powerglide: Intake opens: 8 BTDC; Exhaust
closes: 20 degrees ATDC |
| Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length: 75
@ 1-45/64 |
Valve Lift,
Zero Lash:
w/Standard Trans.: Intake: .336; Exhaust:
.343
w/Powerglide: Intake: .3732; Exhaust:
.3732 |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.001-003
Exhaust: .0015-.003 |
Valve Stem
Diameter:
Intake:
.3415 - .3422
Exhaust: .3410 - .3417 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
|
Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 1.999 - 2.000
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.003 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.2978 - 2.2988
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.003
Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on No.
5 bearing): .002 - .006 |
CAPACITY DATA
|
Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 16 quarts
With heater: 17 quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Presure: 6-1/4 -
7-1/2
Thermostat Opening Temp.: 180
|
| Fuel Tank: 16
gallons |
| Engine
Oil: 4 quarts (add 1
quart with filter change) |
| Transmission: 2
pints; Automatic: 5 quarts |
| Rear Axle: 3-1/2
pints |
DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Distributor part number: 1110847
(distributor rotates clockwise) |
| Cam Angle,
degrees: 26-33 |
| Breaker Point opening, Inch: .016 |
| Condenser
Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds. |
| Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23
Oz. |
Centrifugal
Advance:
Advance starts 1 degrees
@ 400
Full Advance: 16 degrees @ 1800 RPM |
Vacuum
Advance Data:
Inches of vacuum to start
plunger movement: 5 - 7
Inches of vacuum for full plunger travel:
12 - 14-1/2
Maximum vacuum advance, Dist. degrees: 11-3/4 |
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Generator
Number: 1100310, 1102020
(generator rotates clockwise)(negative ground) |
| Generator
output: 1100310: 25
@ 2780 RPM; 1102020: 30 @ 2150 |
| Brush Spring
Tension: 28 oz. |
| Field Current
(12 volts): 1100310:
1.5-1.62; 1102020: 1.48 - 1.62 |
REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Regulator
Number: 1118945, 1118825
(Regulators negative ground) |
Cutout
Relay:
Voltage
to close points: 12.8
Armature Air Gap: .020 |
| Voltage
Regulator Setting: 14.5
volts |
| Current
Regulator Setting: 25
amps |
| Current
and voltage armature air gap, Inch: .075 |
STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Part number: 1107627
(starter rotates clockwise) |
| Bush Spring
Tension, Ounces: 35
Min. |
No Load
Test: 75 amps, 10.3
volts @ 6900 RPM
|
| Torque
Test: 435 Amps, 5.8
volts, Torque, Lbs.Ft.: 10-1/2 |
ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
(FT. LBS.)
|
| Spark Plugs: 20-25 |
| Cylinder
Head Bolts: 60-70 |
| Intake
Manifold: 25-35 |
| Exhaust
Manifold: 25-30 |
| Rocker
Arm Shaft Bracket: none |
| Rocker
Arm Cover: 2-1/2 |
| Connecting
Rod Cap Bolts: 30-35 |
| Main Bearing
Cap Bolts: 60-70 |
| Flywheel
to Crankshaft: 55-65 |
| Vibration
Damper or Pulley: Pressed
on |
REAR AXLE AND BRAKE CYLINDER
SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Ring Gear & Pinion
Backlash, Inch: .005-.008 |
| Drive
Pinion Adjustment: Shims |
| Drive Pinion
Bearing Adjustment: none |
| Axle Shaft
End Play, Inch: Controlled
by bearing retaining ring |
Hydraulic
Cylinder Bore Sizes, Inch:
Wheel Cylinder:
Front: 1-1/8
Rear: 1
Master Cylinder: 1 |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
|
Caster,
Degrees
Limits: -1/2
to +1/2
Desired: 0 |
Camber,
Degrees
Limits: 0
to +1
Desired: +1/2 |
| Toe-In,
Inches: 1/8 to 3/16 |
Toe-Out
on Turns, Degrees: (If
toe-out is incorrect, when other adjustments are
correct, look for bent steering arms.)
Outer wheel: 20
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2
to 24-1/2 |
Kingpin
Angle, or Steering Axis Degrees: (If
king pin or spindle support angle are incorrect,
but camber is correct, look for bent suspension
arms or spindle support)
3 to 4 |
