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1962

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
6, Special 4000 44S .035 30° .016 5BTD - zero zero - - -
V-8, Special 4100 44FFS .035 30° .016 5BTD - zero zero - - -
V-8, 401 cu. in. 280 hp.
LeSabre		 44S .035 30° .016 12BTD 180 zero zero - - -
V-8, 401 cu. in. 280 hp.
Invicta		 44S .035 30° .016 12BTD 180 zero zero - - -
V8-401 cu. 280 hp.
Electra		 44S .035 30° .016 12BTD 180 zero zero - - -

Engine Specifications

DISPLACEMENT
CUBIC INCHES
CARBURETOR
HP @ RPM
TORQUE
HP. per CI.
BORE &
STROKE
COMP.
VALVE
LIFTER TYPE
OIL
PRESSURE
6 - 198
-
135 @ 4600
-
-
3.625 x 3.2
-
hyd.
-
V8 - 215
-
155 @ 4600
-
-
3.50 x 2.80
-
hyd.
-
V8 - 401
-
280 @ 4400
-
-
4.1875 x 3.64
-
hyd.
-

Other Specifications

MODEL
WHEELBASE
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
COOLING SYS.
CAPACITY
CRANKCASE
CAPACITY
FIRING ORDER
CASTER
CAMBER
TOE-IN
Special 4000
112
-2
-5/8
1/8"
7 1/2
12 qts.
4 qts.
165432
Special
112
-2
-5/8
1/8"
7 1/2
12 qts.
4 qts.
18436572
LeSabre
123
-2
+1/3
3/16"
9 5/16
18 1/2 qts.
4 qts.
12784563
Invicta
123
-2
+1/3
3/16"
9 5/16
18 1/2 qts.
4 qts.
12784563
Electra
126
-2
+1/3
3/16"
9 5/16
18 1/2 qts.
4 qts.
12784563

Engine Torque Specifications

Engine Cyl. Bolt
Torque		 Con. Rod Bolt
Torque		 Main Bolt
Torque
198 70 150 55
215 55 150 105
401 70 42 105
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