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: w/2bbl. carb:
8.0; w/4bbl. carb: 9.25 |
Maximum
Brake Horsepower:
2 bbl carb. w/standard trans.: 162 @
4400 RPM; w/Powerglide: 170 @ 4400 RPM
4 bbl carb. w/standard trans.: 205 @
4600 RPM; w/Powerglide: 205 @ 4600 RPM |
Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM:
2 bbl carb. w/standard trans.: 257 @
2200; w/Powerglide: 257 @ 2400
4 bbl carb. w/standard trans.: 268 @
3000; w/Powerglide: 268 @ 3000 |
| 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 (in drive) |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 150
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: 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: 18 ATDC; Exhaust closes: 20 ATDC;
w/Powerglide: Intake opens: 26-1/2 BTDC; Exhaust
closes: 23-1/2 degrees ATDC |
| Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length: 75
@ 1-45/64 |
Valve Lift,
Zero Lash:
w/Standard Trans.: Intake: .3336; Exhaust:
.3336
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: w/Standard
trans.: 1110847; w/Powerglide: 1110866; w/4bbl
carb & dual exhause: 1110866 (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:
w/Standard
trans.:
Advance starts 1 degrees
@ 400 RPM
Full Advance:
16 degrees @ 1800 RPM
w/Powerglide: (also w/4bbl & dual
exhausts)
Advance starts:
1 degrees @ 325 RPM
Full Advance:
8-1/2 degrees @ 900 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: 1100326, 1100321,
1102041, 1102042, 1102043 (generator rotates clockwise)(negative
ground) |
| Generator
output: 1100326 & 1100321:
25 @ 2780 RPM; 1102041, 1102042 & 1102403:
30 @ 2310 |
| Brush Spring
Tension: 28 oz. |
| Field Current
(12 volts): 1100310:
1.5-1.62; 1102020: 1.48 - 1.62 |
REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Regulator
Number: 1119000, 1119001
(Regulators negative ground) |
Cutout
Relay:
1119000:
Voltage
to close points: 12.8
Armature Air
Gap: .020
1119001:
Voltage to close
points: 12.6
Armature Air
Gap: .020 |
| Voltage
Regulator Setting: 1119000:
14.5 volts; 1119001: 14.3 |
| Current
Regulator Setting: 30
amps |
| Current
and voltage armature air gap, Inch: .075 |
STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Part number: w/Standard
trans.: 1107645; w/Powerglide: 1107649 (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.)
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| 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
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| Ring Gear & Pinion
Backlash, Inch: .006-.009 |
| 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: +1 |
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: 18-1/3
Inner Wheel: 20 |
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)
3-1/2 to 4-1/2 |