GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Model Designation: V8
- B2 |
| Wheel base: 115 |
| Valve Location: In
block |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3-3/16" x
3-3/4" |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 239.4 |
| Compression
ratio: 7.20 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: 110
@ 3800 RPM |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 194
@ 1900 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 57 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Spark Plug
Make: Champion H10 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .030 |
| Firing
Order: 15486372 (from
front to rear: Right 1-2-3-4; left 5-6-7-8
|
| Ignition
Timing: Groove on Pulley |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. 440 |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 65-70 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 125
Min. |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
|
Fitting
Pistons with Scale:
Removed
from Above
Shim thickness to use: .0015
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10 |
Rings: (for
tapered bores for minimum clearance fit rings in
tightest portion of ring travel)
Ring Gap, Minimum: Compression: .007
Ring Gap, Minimum: Oil: .007
Clearance in Groove: Compression: Top
ring: .0015-.003; lower rings: .001-.0025
Clearance in Groove: Oil: .0015-.003 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .7501-.7504 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
|
Operating
Clearance:
Intake:
.014 Cold
Exhaust: .018 Cold |
| Clearance
for Timing Intake: .020 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 45 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
Intake opens: 24 degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 14 degrees ATDC |
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Spring:
39 @ 1.89 (only one spring used) |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.001-003
Exhaust: .0015-.0035 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
|
Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.1385
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.003
Rod End Play, Inch: .006-.020
Rod Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 40-50 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.4985
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .001-.002
Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on rear
bearing): .002-.006
Main Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 100 |
CAPACITY DATA
|
Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 21 quarts
With heater: 22 quarts
|
| Fuel Tank: 16
gallons |
| Engine
Oil: 4 quarts |
Transmission:
without overdrive: 3 pints
with overdrive: 4
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 quarts |
| Rear Axle: 3-1/2
pints; Station wagon: 3 |
STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Unit Number: FAF-11001A |
| Brush Spring Tension: 48-56
ounces |
| No Load
Test: 70 Amps, 6 Volts
@ 3000 RPM |
| Torque Test: 700
Amps, 3.5 Volts, 16 Lbs.Ft. Torque |
LOADAMATIC DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Distributor part number: 7RA-12127,
8BA-12127, 0BA-12127 |
| Cam Angle,
degrees: 28 |
| Breaker Gap, Inch: .014-.016 |
| Condenser
Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds. |
| Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20
Oz. |
Distributor
Vacuum Advance Data:
Centrifugal Advance:
7RA-12127
Degrees advance
at 500 RPM: 1-1/4 - 2-1/4, Inches vacuum; .40
Degrees advance
at 1000 RPM: 4-1/4 - 5-1/4, Inches vacuum: 1.7
Degrees advance
at 1500 RPM: 6-1/4 - 7-1/4, Inches vacuum: 2.8
Degrees advance
at 2000 RPM: 7-1/2 - 8-1/2, Inches vacuum: 3.7
8BA-12127, 0BA-12127:
Degrees advance
at 500 RPM: 0 - 1, Inches vacuum: .30
Degrees advance
at 1000 RPM: 5.2 - 6.2, Inches vacuum: 1.32
Degrees advance at
1500 RPM: 8-3/4 - 10, Inches vacuum: 2.85
Degrees advance
at 2000 RPM: 10 - 11-1/4, Inches vacuum: 3.7
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GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Generator
Number: FAA-10000A,
FBC-10000A (generator rotates clockwise) |
Generator
output:
FAA-10000A 35 Amps @ 850 RPM (engine
speed)
FBC-10000A 35 Amps @ 900 (engine speed) |
| Brush Spring
Tension: 30 oz. |
REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Regulator
Number: FAC-10505A |
Cutout
Relay:
Voltage
to close points: 6.3
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-8 amps
Voltage regulator setting: 7.4 volts
Current regulator settins: 34 amps |
