GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model Designation: V8
- M6 |
| Wheel base: 115-1/2
|
| Valve Location: In
head |
| Bore and
Stroke: 3.75" x
3.300" |
| Piston displacement, Cubic
Inches: 292 |
Compression
ratio:
w/overdrive: 8.4 |
Maximum
Brake Horsepower:
w/overdrive: 202 @ 4600 RPM |
Maximum
Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM:
w/overdrive: 289 @ 2600 |
| Normal
Oil Pressure Pounds: 50 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
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| Spark Plug
Make: Champion F-14-Y |
| Spark Plug
Gap, Inch: .034 |
| Firing
Order: 15486372 (from
front to rear: Right 1-2-3-4; left 5-6-7-8
|
| Ignition
Timing: Marks on Vib.
Damp. 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. |
| Engine
Idle Speed, RPM: Manual
shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. 450 |
| Cylinder
Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 60-75 |
| Compression
Pressure & Cranking Speed: 155
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: .015 |
| Wristpin
Diameter, Inch: .9121 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
|
Operating
Clearance:
Intake:
.019 Hot or cold
Exhaust: .019 Hot or cold |
| Clearance
for Timing Intake: .019 |
| Valve Seat
Angle, degrees: 45 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC
= before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead
center)
Intake opens: 12 degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 8 degrees ATDC |
Valve Spring
Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Spring:
161 @ 1.39 |
Valve Stem
Clearance:
Intake:
.001-.0024
Exhaust: .0023-.0037 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
|
Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.188-2.189
Bearing Clearance,
Inch: .0005-.003
Rod Bolt Tension,
Lbs.Ft.: 45-50 |
Main Bearings:
Journal
Diameter, Inches: 2.498-2.499
Bearing Clearance,
Inch: .0005-.003.
Crankshaft End
Play, Inch (taken on No. 3 bearing): .002-.006
Main Bolt Tension,
Lbs.Ft.: 120-130 |
CAPACITY DATA
|
Cooling
System:
Without
heater: 19 quarts
With heater: 20 quarts |
| Fuel Tank: 20
gallons (station wagons and couriers 19 gallons) |
| Engine
Oil: 5 quarts |
Transmission:
without overdrive: 3 pints
with overdrive: 3, station wagon 4-1/2
Automatic Transmission: 9-3/4 quarts |
| Rear Axle: 4
pints; Station wagon: 3 |
STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Unit Number: B6A-11002A |
| Brush Spring Tension: 48-56
ounces |
| No Load
Test: 80 Amps, 12
Volts @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque Test: 550
Amps, 5.0 Volts, 15.5 Lbs.Ft. Torque |
LOADAMATIC DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Cam Angle,
degrees: 26-28 |
| Breaker Gap, Inch: .015 |
| Condenser
Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds. |
| Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20
Oz. |
Distributor
Vacuum Advance Data:
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance starts
2 @ 450
Full Advance:
17 @ 2600
Inches of vacuum
to start plunger movement: 6
Inches of vacuum
for full Plunger travel: 20
Maximum Vacuum
Advance: 11-1/2
|
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Generator
Number: FAR-10000B,
FAS-10000C (generator rotates clockwise) |
Generator
output:
30 Amps @ 3000 |
| Brush Spring
Tension: 30 oz. |
REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS
|
| Regulator
Number: FAP-10505 |
Cutout
Relay:
Voltage
to close points: 12.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 2-6 amps
Voltage regulator setting: 15.0 volts
Current regulator settins: 30 amps |
ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
(FT. LBS.)
|
| Spark Plugs: 15-20 |
| Cylinder
Head Bolts: 65-70 |
| 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: 120-130 |
| Flywheel
to Crankshaft: 75-85 |
| Vibration
Damper or Pulley: 130-145 |
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 (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' |
