GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation: Six
Cylinder - A5 |
| Wheel base: 115-1/2 |
| Valve Location: In
head |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3.62 x 3.60" |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 223 |
| Compression
ratio: 7.5 |
| Maximum
Brake Horsepower: 120
@ 3900 RPM |
| Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 195
@ 1200 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 50 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Spark Plug
Make: Champion 870 |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .035 |
| Firing
Order: 153624
|
| Ignition
Timing: Location: Vib.
Damp. Long mark is TDC and each succeeding mark
represents 3, 5, 7, 9 degrees. Set timing at 3
degrees BTDC. |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. 450 |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 75 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 125
Min. |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS
|
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
|
Operating
Clearance:
Intake:
.015 Hot
Exhaust: .019 Hot |
| Clearance
for Timing Intake: .015 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 45 |
Valve
Timing: (BTDC = before
top dead center; ATDC = after top dead center)
Intake opens: 13 BTDC
Exhaust
Closes Degrees ATDC: 22
|
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Spring:
54 @ 1.82 |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.002
Exhaust: .003 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
|
Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.2980-2.2988
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0033 Max.
Rod End Play, Inch: .012 Max.
Rod Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 45-50 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.4980-2.4988
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0035 Max.
Crankshaft End Play, Inch (taken on rear
bearing): .0012 Max.
Main Bolt Tension, Lbs.Ft.: 95-105 |
CAPACITY DATA
|
Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 15 quarts
With heater: 16 quarts
|
| Fuel Tank: 17
gallons (station wagons and couriers 19 gallons) |
| Engine
Oil: 4 quarts |
Transmission:
without overdrive:
3 pints
with overdrive: 4 pints
with automatic transmission: 9-3/4 quarts
|
| Rear Axle: 3-1/2
(station wagon 3) |
LOADAMATIC DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
Distributor
Vacuum Advance Date:
Degrees Advance:
at 500 RPM: 3-1/2
- 4-1/2, Inches vacuum: .50
at 1000 RPM:
7 - 8, Inches vacuum: 1.8
at 1500 RPM:
9-3/4 - 11, Inches vacuum: 3.8
at 2000 RPM:
11-1/2 - 13, Inches vacuum: 6.0 |
| Breaker
Gap, Inch: .024-.026 |
| Condenser
Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds. |
| Breaker
Arm Spring Tension: 17-20
Oz. |
| Cam Angle: 36
degrees |
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Generator
Number: FAT-10000A (generator
rotates clockwise) |
Generator
output:
35 Amps @ 850 RPM
(engine speed)
|
| Brush Spring
Tension: 30 oz. |
REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Regulator
Number: FAD-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 Setting: 40
amps |
STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Unit Number: FAC-11001
A & B |
| Brush Spring
Tension: 48-56 ozs. |
No Load
Test:
70 Amps, 6 Volts,
3000 RPM |
Torque
Test:
700 Amps, 3.5 Volts, Torque,
Lbs.Ft.: 16
|
ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
(FT. LBS.)
|
| Spark Plugs: 15-20 |
| Cylinder
Head Bolts: 65-75 |
| Intake
Manifold: 23-28 |
| Exhaust
Manifold: 23-28 |
| Rocker
Arm Shaft Bracket: 45-55 |
| 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
|
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
|
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 (incl
Thunderbird) (station wagon: 15/16)
Master Cylinder: 1 |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
|
Caster,
Degrees
Limits: +1/2
to + 1-1/2
Desired: +1 |
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' |
