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1955 FORD 223 SIX ENGINE
TUNEUP SPECIFICATIONS

1955 Ford

Spark Plug Make: Champion 870
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .035
Firing Order: 153624
Ignition Timing: Vib. Damp.; Long line is TDC and short marks are 3,5,7,9 degrees. Timing should be set to 3 d BTDC.
Engine Idle Speed, RPM: Manual shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. 450
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 125 Min.

Distributor Vacuum Advance Data:
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

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