1960 DESOTO

Model Designations:

DeSoto Fireflite, Series PS1-L, 8 Cylinder

DeSoto Adventurer, Series, PS3-M, 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

DeSoto Fireflite, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #713, Body #41

Base Price: $3,017; Shipping Weight: 3,865 Pounds

Production Total: 9,032

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #712, Body #23

Base Price: $3,102; ShippintWeight: 3,885 Pounds

Production Total: 3,494

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model #714, Body #43

Base Price: $3,167; Shipping Weight: 3,865 Pounds

Production Total: 1,958

DeSoto Adventurer, 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model #722, Body #23

Base Price: $3,663; Shipping Weight: 3,945 Pounds

Production Total: 3,092

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #723, Body #41

Base Price: $3,576; Shipping Weight: 3,895 Pounds

Production Total: 5,746

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model #724, Body #43

Base Price: $3,727; Shipping Weight: 3,940 Pounds

Production Total: 2,759

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

All Models: 122"

Tire Sizes: 8.00 X 14"

General Engine Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, Fireflite:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.1250" X 3.375"

Engine Displacement: 361 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 54.45

Horsepower: 295 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

2 Barrel Carburetor

8 Cylinder Engine, Adventurer:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.250" X 3.375"

Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 57.8

Horsepower: 305 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 410 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

2 Barrel Carburetor

8 Cylinder Engine, Ram Induction Option:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.250" X 3.375"

Engine Displacement: 383 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 57.8

Horsepower: 330 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-65 PSI

4 Barrel Carburetor

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, Fireflite:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-42

Spark Plug: Gap .035

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 27-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 - 5 PSI

8 Cylinder Engine, Adventurer:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR-32

Spark Plug: Gap .035

Point Gap: .017

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 to 32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 - 5 PSI

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, Except Ram Induction Option:

Valve Lash: .060"-.210" (With Lifter Collapsed)

Intake: .390"

Exhaust: .390"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height (Installed): 1-55/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 195 Lbs @ 1-5/32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .371".372

Exhaust: .371"-.372"

8 Cylinder Engine, With Ram Induction Option:

Valve Lash: .060"-.210" (With Lifter Collapsed)

Intake: .390"

Exhaust: .390"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 45 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height (Installed): 1-55/64"

Valve Spring Pressure: 205 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .002"-.004"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .371".372

Exhaust: .371"-.372"

Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

8 Cylinder Engine, All Models, Except Adventurer:

Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .013"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0935"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.629"-2.630"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Shaft End Play: .002"-.007"

8 Cylinder Engine, Adventurer:

Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .013"

Oil Ring: .013"

Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.0935"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.374"-2.375"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.749"-2.750"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Shaft End Play: .002"-.007"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

All Engines:

Spark Plugs: 30 Ft. Lbs

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 50 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 30 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30 Ft.Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 40 Inch Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper: 135 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

8 Cylinder Engine, Fireflite:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 16 Quarts

With Heater: 17 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart with filter.

8 Cylinder Engine, Adventurer:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart with filter.

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engines, Fireflite:

Distributor #1BP-4005C

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-32 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engines, Adventurer:

Distributor #1BP-4005D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-32 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 385 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,150 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8-1/8" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engines, With Ram Manifold Option:

Distributor #1BP-4005E

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Cam Angle:

Each Set of Points: 27-32 Degrees

Total Dwell, Both Sets of Points: 36-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 0 Degrees @ 375 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 8-1" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GGA-6003E, GGA-6003F

Generator Output: 40 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 34-41 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VAT-6201A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator #GHM-8001B, GHM-8002A

Generator Output: 30 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.1 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VBO-4202C

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.6 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator #GJM-8201A

Generator Output: 35 Amperes

Brush Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 10 Volts: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes

Regulator #VBO-4202BC

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.1 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.6 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part # MDT-6002

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 31-47 Ounces

No Load Test: 56 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,600 RPM

Torque Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 8.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Part # 1889200

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 32-48 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 11.0 Volts @ 3,800 RPM

Torque Test: 350 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 8.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: BBD

Part #2793S-SA

Idle Screw Turns Open: 1 Turn

Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM

Float Level: 9/32"

Pump Travel Setting: 1"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/4"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Note: The Ram Induction Option used 2 - 4 Barrel Carburetors. Also, a 4 Barrel Carburetor option was available. The specific models of carburetors used is not available for inclusion in this information.

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

All Series, Except Ram Induction Option:

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload Method: Threaded Adjuster

Differential Bearing Preload Adjustment: Correct if Ring Gear & Pinion are Adjusted Correctly.

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method: Washer

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Adjustment: .006"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload Method: Turn Pinion Flange Nut With Torque Wrench

Pinion Bearing Preload Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Ram Induction Option:

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload Method: Threaded Adjuster

Differential Bearing Preload Adjustment: Correct if Ring Gear & Pinion are Adjusted Correctly.

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method: Washer

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Adjustment: .006"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload Method: Turn Pinion Flange Nut With Torque Wrench

Pinion Bearing Preload Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 12"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster:

Manual Steering: - 3/4 Degrees

Power Steering: + 3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/8 Degree

Right: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Popular Options:

Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seat, Swivel Seats, White Sidewall Tires, Standard Radio, Push Button Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, Record Player, Electric Clock, Windshield Washer, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning Padded Dash Wheel Covers, Rear Defogger, Tinted Glass, Non-Slip Differential, 4 Barrel Carburetor with Dual Exhaust Engine Options,Outside Mirror, Remote Control Outside Mirror, Undercoating, Two Tone Paint.

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Adventurer 2 Door Hardtop.

1960 DeSoto Historical Data:

Total 1960 Desoto Production: 26,081.

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