GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation: Six
Cylinder - 6GA |
| Wheel base: 114 |
| Valve Location: In
block |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3.3" x
4.4" |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 226.0 |
| Compression
ratio: 6.70 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: 90
@ 3300 RPM |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 180
@ 1200 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 30 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
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| Spark Plug
Make: Champion H10 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .030 |
| Firing
Order: 153624
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| Ignition
Timing: No timing mark.
(Spark is advanced or retarded by adjusting vacuum
brake set screw on distributor housing) |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. N/A |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 50-60 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 110
Min. |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
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Fitting
Pistons with Scale:
Removed
from Above
Shim thickness to use:
With sleeves and aluminum pistons .0025";
without sleeves .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 12
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Rings: (for
tapered bores for minimum clearance fit rings in
tightest portion of ring travel)
Ring Gap, Minimum: Compression: .010
Ring Gap, Minimum: Oil: .010
Clearance in Groove: Compression: .0015-.003
Clearance in Groove: Oil: .0015-.003 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .850 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating
Clearance:
Intake:
.014 Cold
Exhaust: .014 Cold |
| Clearance
for Timing Intake: .014 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 45 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
Intake opens: 5 BTDC
Exhaust Closes Degrees ATDC: 4 |
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Spring:
37 @ 2-1/8 |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.0015-0035
Exhaust: .0015-.0035 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
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Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.2350
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0017-.003
Rod End Play, Inch: .003-.007
Rod Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 40 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.4990
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .000-.003
Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on rear
bearing): .002-.006
Main Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 80 |
CAPACITY DATA
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Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 14-1/2 quarts
With heater: 15-1/2 quarts
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| Fuel Tank: 17
gallons |
| Engine
Oil: 5 quarts |
| Transmission: 2-3/4
pints |
| Rear Axle: 2-1/2
pints |
1946 Ford 226 (90 hp) Inline Six Engine Specs
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