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1958

Engine Tune-up

MODEL
SPARK PLUGS
DISTRIBUTOR
IGN.
TIMING
comp.,
crank
VALVES
FUEL
PUMP
PRESS.
IDLE
SPEED
Type Gap Dwell Gap
Tappet
Clearance, hot
intake
opens,
(deg)
intake exhaust
V8-364 cu. 250 hp.
series 40 only
44 .032 30° .015 5BTD - zero zero 25B - -
V-8, 364 cu. in. 300 hp.
all others
44 .032 30° .015 5BTD - zero zero 34B - -


Engine Specifications

DISPLACEMENT
CUBIC INCHES
CARBURETOR
HP @ RPM
TORQUE
HP. per CI.
BORE &
STROKE
COMP.
VALVE
LIFTER TYPE
OIL
PRESSURE
V8 - 364
Carter,
Stromberg
250 @ 4400
-
.687
4.125 x 3.4
9.5 - 1
hyd.
-
V8 - 364
Carter,
Rochester
300 @ 4400
-
.825
4.125 x 3.4
10.0 - 1
hyd.
-


Other Specifications

MODEL
WHEELBASE
TIRE SIZE
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
KING PIN
INCLINATION
COOLING SYS.
CAPACITY
CRANKCASE
CAPACITY
CASTER
CAMBER
TOE-IN
40
122.0
7.10/15
-3/4
+22'
1/16"
7@0°52'
16 1/2 qts.
5 qts.
60
122.0
7.60/15
-3/4
+22'
1/16"
7@0°52'
16 1/2 qts.
5 qts.
50
127.5
7.60/15
-3/4
+22'
1/16"
7@0°52'
16 1/2 qts.
5 qts.
70 & 700
127.5
8.00/15
-3/4
+22'
1/16"
7@0°52'
16 1/2 qts.
5 qts.
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