GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation: V8
- U4 (first serial number: U4-100001: additional
letters between basic model letters and serials
numbers refer to paint) |
| Wheel base: 115-1/2 |
| Valve Location: In
head |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3.50" x
3.10" |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 239.4 |
| Compression
ratio: 7.2 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: 130
@ 4200 RPM |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 214
@ 1800 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 50 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
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| Spark Plug
Make: Champion H10 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .035 |
| Firing
Order: 15486372 (from
front to rear: Right 1-2-3-4; left 5-6-7-80
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| Ignition
Timing: Wide mark is
TDC, each succeeding mark represents 2, 4, 6, 8
and 10 degrees before TDC. Set timing 3 degrees
BTDC on cars with manual shift transmission and
6 degrees BTDC on Fordomatic equipped cars. Marks
located on pulley. |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. 450 |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 75 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 130
Min. |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
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Fitting
Pistons with Scale:
Removed
from Above
Shim thickness to use: .002
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
|
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: .002-.0035
Clearance in Groove: Oil: .0015-.003 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .9120-.9123 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating
Clearance:
Intake:
.019 Hot
Exhaust: .019 Hot |
| Clearance
for Timing Intake: .019 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 45 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
Intake opens: 8 degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 5 degrees ATDC |
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Spring:
54 @ 1.82 (only one spring used) |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.004 Max.
Exhaust: .005 Max. |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
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Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.1880-2.1888
Bearing Clearance,
Inch: .037 Max.
Rod End Play,
Inch: .012 Max.
Rod Bolt Tension,
Lbs.Ft.: 45-50
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Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.4980-2.4988
Bearing Clearance,
Inch: .0042 Max.
Crankshaft End
Play, Inch (taken on No. 3 bearing): .010 Max.
Main Bolt Tension,
Lbs.Ft.: 95-105 |
CAPACITY DATA
|
Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 20 quarts
With heater: 21 quarts
|
| Fuel Tank: 17
gallons (station wagons and couriers 19 gallons) |
| Engine
Oil: 5 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: FAC-11001A&B |
| 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
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| Distributor part number: FAE-12127A |
| 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:
Degrees advance
at 500 RPM: 3-1/4 - 4-3/4, Inches vacuum; .72
Degrees advance
at 1000 RPM: 10 - 11, Inches vacuum: 2.2
Degrees advance
at 1500 RPM: 12-1/2 - 13-1/2, Inches vacuum: 3.46
Degrees advance
at 2000 RPM: 14 - 15-1/4, Inches vacuum: 4.4
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GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
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| Generator
Number: FBC-10000A (generator
rotates clockwise) |
Generator
output:
FBC-10000A 35 Amps @ 900 (engine speed) |
| Brush Spring
Tension: 30 oz. |
REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
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| 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 |
ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
(FT. LBS.)
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| Spark Plugs: 25-30 |
| Cylinder
Head Bolts: 65-75 |
| Intake
Manifold: 23-28 |
| Exhaust
Manifold: 23-28 |
| Rocker
Arm Shaft Bracket: 12-15 |
| Rocker
Arm Cover: 2 - 2-1/2 |
| Connecting
Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 |
| Main Bearing
Cap Bolts: 95-105 |
| Flywheel
to Crankshaft: 75-85 |
| Vibration
Damper or Pulley: 85-95 |
REAR AXLE AND BRAKE CYLINDER
SPECIFICATIONS
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Ring Gear & Pinion
Backlash, Inch:
Passenger Car: .003-.008
Station Wagon: .003-.008 |
Drive
Pinion Adjustment:
Passenger Car: Shims
Station Wagon: Shims |
Drive Pinion
Bearing Adjustment:
Passenger Car: Spacer
Station Wagon: Spacer
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Axle Shaft
End Play, Inch:
Passenger Car: None
Station Wagon: None |
Hydraulic
Cylinder Bore Sizes, Inch:
Wheel Cylinder:
Front: 1-1/8
Rear: 7/8 (station
wagon: 15/16)
Master Cylinder: 1 |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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Caster,
Degrees
Limits: 0
to + 1
Desired: -1/2 |
Camber,
Degrees
Limits: 1/4
to +1-1/4
Desired: +3/4 |
| Toe-In,
Inches: 1/16 to 1/8 |
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: 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)
7° 7' |
