GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| Model Designation: Royal V8: D-63-2, Custom Royal V8: D-63-3 |
| Wheel base: 120 |
| Valve Location: In head |
| Bore and Stroke: 3.63 x 3.80 |
| Piston displacement, Cubic Inches: 315 |
| Compression ratio: 8.0 |
| Maximum Brake Horsepower: 218 @ 4400 RPM |
| Maximum Torque Lbs.Ft. @ RPM: 309 @ 2000 RPM |
| Normal Oil Pressure Pounds: 50-65 |
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS (all models) |
| Spark Plug Make: Auto-Lite 4R52 |
| Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .035 |
| Firing Order: 18436572 front to rear: left bank: 1-3-5-7; right bank: 2-4-6-8 |
| Timing Mark: 6 degrees Before Top Dead Center; location: Pulley |
| Engine Idle Speed, RPM: w/manual transmission: 475; w/automatic: 475 |
| Cylinder Head Torque Lbs.Ft.: 85 |
| Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 120 min. |
| Voltage & Polarity: 12 volts, negative ground |
PISTON AND RING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Fitting Pistons with Scale: Pistons removed from above. Shim thickness: .0015 |
| Pounds on a Pull Scale: 5 to 10 |
Ring End Gap: In tapered bores, fit rings in tightest portion of ring travel
Compression: .010
Oil: .010 |
| Clearance in Groove: Compression: .001-.0025; Oil: .001-.003 |
| Wristpin Diameter, Inch: .9215-.9218 |
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS |
Operating Clearance:
Intake: 0; Exhaust: 0 |
| Valve Seat Angle, degrees: 45 |
| Clearance for Timing Intake: 0 |
Valve Timing: (BTDC = before top dead center; ATDC = after top dead center)
Intake opens: 11 BTDC
Exhaust Closes: 15 ATDC |
Valve Spring Pressure Pounds at Inches Length:
Inner Spring: 53 @ 1.69; Outer spring: (single spring used) |
| Valve Stem Clearance: Intake: .002; Exhaust: .003 |
ENGINE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS |
Connecting Rod Bearings:
Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.25
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.0015
Rod End Play, Inch: .006-.014
Rod Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 45-50 |
Main Bearings:
Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.50
Bearing clearance: .0005-.0015
Shaft End Play: .002-.007 (Thrust on Center Bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 80-85 |
CAPACITY DATA |
Cooling System:
Without heater: 20 quarts; With heater: 21 quarts |
| Fuel Tank: 17 gallons |
| Engine Oil: 5 quarts |
| Transmission: Manual: 2-3/4 Pints; w/overdrive: 3-1/4 ; w/Automatic Transmission: 10 quarts |
| Rear Axle: 3-1/4 pints |
AUTO-LITE DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS |
| Distributor part number: 1BJ-4301A, 1BJ-4303, 1BJ-4303B (distributor rotates clockwise) |
| Cam Angle, degrees: 31 |
| Breaker Point opening, Inch: .017 |
| Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds. |
| Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Oz. |
Centrifugal Advance: (degrees at RPM of distributor)
Advance starts: 1BJ-4301A: 1 @ 400 RPM; 1BJ-4303: 1 @ 415 RPM; 1BJ-4303B: 1 @ 410 RPM
Full Advance: 1BJ-4301A: 15 @ 2150 RPM; 1BJ-4303: 16 @ 2350; 1BJ-4303B: 15 @ 2350 RPM
Vacuum Advance (degrees @ Inches of Mercury)
Advance Starts: 1 @ 6; 1BJ-4303: 1 @ 7
Full Advance: 1BJ-4301A: 12-1/2 @ 15; 1BJ-4303: 11 @ 15; 1BJ-4303B: 8 @ 12 |
AUTO-LITE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS |
| Generator Number: GJC-7001A, GJC-7002A, GJC-1003B (generator rotates clockwise, 12 volts, Negative Ground) |
| Generator output: 30 amps @ 2250 RPM |
| Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 oz. |
| Field Current at 5 Volts: 1.2-1.3 |
AUTO-LITE REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS |
| Regulator Number: VRX-6201A |
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to close points: 13.4
Reverse current to open points: 8.2-9.3
Armature Air Gap: .031 inches |
| Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.4 volts |
| Current and Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048 inches |
| Current Regulator Setting: 30 amps |
AUTO-LITE STARTING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS |
| Part number: MDF-6002, MDF-6007, MDG-6001, MDG-6002 (rotates clockwise) |
| Bush Spring Tension, Ounces: 42-53 |
| No Load Test: MDF-6002, MDF-6007: 60 amps, 10 volts @ 3200 RPM; MDG-6001, MDG-6002: 50 amps @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque Test: MDF-6002, MDF-6007: 240 Amps, 4.0 volts; Torque: 6.5 ft/lbs.; MDG-6001, MDG-6002: 210 amps, 4.0 volts, Torque: 5.0 ft/lbs. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS |
Caster, Degrees
Limits: -2 to 0
Desired: -2 (with power steering: 0 preferred) |
Camber, Degrees
Limits: -1/8 to +5/8
Desired: +1/4 |
| Toe-In, Inches: 3/32 to 5/32 |
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: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 |
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 steering knuckle support)
5-1/2 @ 0 camber |
