1958 EDSEL
Model Designations:
Edsel Ranger, Series A, 8 Cylinder
Edsel Pacer, Series B, 8 Cylinder
Edsel Corsair, Series A, 8 Cylinder
Edsel Citation, Series A, 8 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
Edsel Ranger:
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 21, Body #64A
Base Price: $2,484; Shipping Weight: 3,729 Pounds
Production Total: 4,615
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 22, Body #58A
Base Price: $2,557; Shipping Weight: 3,805 Pounds
Production Total: 6,576
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 23, Body #63A
Base Price: $2,593; Shipping Weight: 3,724 Pounds
Production Total: 5,546
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 24, Body #57A
Base Price: $2,678; Shipping Weight: 3,796 Pounds
Production Total: 3,077
2 Door Roundup Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 26, Body #59A
Base Price: $2,876; Shipping Weight: 3,791 Pounds
Production Total: 963
4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 27, Body #79C
Base Price: $2,933; Shipping Weight: 3,827 Pounds
Production Total: 2,294
4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Model 28, Body #79A
Base Price: $2,990; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds
Production Total: 978
Edsel Pacer:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model 42, Body #58B
Base Price: $2,375; Shipping Weight: 3,826 Pounds
Production Total: 6,083
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 43, Body #63B
Base Price: $2,805 Shipping Weight: 3,773 Pounds
Production Total: 6,139
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 44, Body #57B
Base Price: $2,863; Shipping Weight: 3,857 Pounds
Production Total: 4,959
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 45, Body #76B
Base Price: $3,028; Shipping Weight: 3,909 Pounds
Production Total: 1,876
4 Door Bermuda Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model 47, Body #79D
Base Price: $3,190; Shipping Weight: 3,853 Pounds
Production Total: 1,456
4 Door Bermuda Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Model 48, Body N/A
Base Price: $3,247; Shipping Weight: 3,919 Pounds
Production Total: 779
Edsel Corsair:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 63, Body #63A
Base Price: $3,346; Shipping Weight: 4,134 Pounds
Production Total: 3,312
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 64, Body #57A
Base Price: $3,425; Shipping Weight: 4,235 Pounds
Production Total: 5,880
Edsel Citation:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 83, Body #63B
Base Price: $3,535; Shipping Weight: 4,136 Pounds
Production Total: 2,535
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model 84, Body #57B
Base Price: $3,615; Shipping Weight: 4,230 Pounds
Production Total: 5,112
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model 85, Body #76B
Base Price: $3,801; Shipping Weight: 4,311 Pounds
Production Total: 930
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Ranger & Pacer Sedans: 118"
Ranger & Pacer Station Wagons: 116"
Corsair & Citation: 124"
Tire Sizes:
Ranger & Pacer: 8.00 X 14 Inches
Corsair & Citation: 8.50 X 14 Inches
General Engine Specifications:
E-400, 8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Pacer:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4-3/64" X 3-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 361 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 52.41
Horsepower: 303 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,900 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI
E-475, 8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair & Citation:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 4-13/64" X 3-45/64"
Engine Displacement: 410 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 57.85
Horsepower: 345 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 472 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI
Tune Up Specifications:
E-400, 8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Pacer:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11-Y
Spark Plug: Gap .034
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley
Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed: 450-475 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmissions)
Cylinder Head Torque: 75 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)
E-475, 8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair & Citation:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11-Y
Spark Plug: Gap .034
Point Gap: .015
Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley
Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC Mark on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed: 450-475 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmissions)
Cylinder Head Torque: 90 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 200 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications:
E-400, 8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Pacer:
Running Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 17 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 19 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42"
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .2265"
Exhaust: .2265"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0028"-.0042"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3711"-.3718"
Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"
E-475, 8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair & Citation:
Running Clearance, Running Hot:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust: Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 degrees
Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 27 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 27 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 250 Lbs @ 1.39"
Cam Lobe Lift:
Intake: .2506"
Exhaust: .2506"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0024"
Exhaust .0028"-.0042"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3711"-.3718"
Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"
Piston, Pin, Ring, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
E-400, 8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Pacer:
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0024"
Rod End Play: .006" (Minimum)
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"
Thrust on Center Bearing
Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.
E-475, 8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair & Citation:
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .013"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.5992"-2.6000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .006" (Minimum)
Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0026"
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Thrust on Center Bearing
Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
Ranger & Pacer:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart with filter.
Corsair & Citation:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater: 23 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3-1/2 Pints
Manual Transmission with Overdrive: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart with filter.
Distributor Specifications:
E-400, 8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Pacer:
Distributor #B8E-12127B
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 1" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 10" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees
E-475, 8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair & Citation:
Distributor #FEW-12127D
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .015"
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 1" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees
Generator Specifications:
Generator #FGV-10002A
Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 1,067 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Regulator #B8A-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.4 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 40 Amperes
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator #B6A-10002H
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,095 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Regulator #B6A-10505A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator #2900278
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 1,190 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Regulator #B8E-10505B
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts
Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Ground Polarity: Negative
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part # B6A-1102A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48-56 Ounces
No Load Test: 85 Amperes, 12.0 Volts @ 4,500 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 15.5 Ft Lbs Torque
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:
All Series:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.009"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1.125"
Rear: .906"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1.00"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Ranger & Pacer:
Caster: + 1 Degree
Camber: + 1 Degree
Toe In: 1/32" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 23-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 0 Camber
Corsair & Citation:
Caster: - 3/4 Degree
Camber: + 3/8 Degree
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 24-3/4 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees @ 0 Camber
Holley Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: 4150-C
4 Barrel
Idle Screw Setting: 1 Turn
Float Level:
Primary: 3/4"
Secondary: 1/2"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"
Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust Thermostat Housing to Mid-Position Mark
Ford Carburetor Specifications:
4 Barrel
Idle Screw Setting: 1 Turn
Float Level:
Primary: 540"-.570"
Secondary: .540"-.570"
Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"
Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust Thermostat Housing to Mid-Position Mark
Popular Options:
Push Button Radio, Signal Seeking Radio with Electric Antenna, Rear Seat Speaker, Compass, Heater & Defroster, Air Condidioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seats, Tachometer, Electric Clock, Padded Dash, Windshield Washer, Front Seat Belts, Push Button Chassis Lubricator on Corsair & Citation, Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Underhood Light, Trunk Light, Excess Speed Warning Light, Parking Brake Warning Lilght, Low Fuel Light, Oil Level Warning Light, Inside-Outside Temperature Gauge, Electric Door Locks, Courtesy Lights, Door Open Warning Light, Glove Compartment Light, Hooded Side Mirror, Vacuum Booster Windshield Wipers, Electric Windshield Wipers, Locking Gas Cap, Two Tone Paint, Air Suspension, Oil Filter, Overdrive, Automatic Transmission.
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Pacer 2 Door Hardtop & Pacer Convertible
Paint Colors & Codes:
A Jet Black
B Silver Gray Metallic
C Ember Red
D Turquoise
E Snow White
F Powder Blue
G Horizon Blue
H Royal Blue Metallic
J Ice Green
K Spring Green
L Spruce Green Metallic
M Charcoal Brown Metallic
N Driftwood*
Q Jonquil Yellow*
R Sunset Coral*
T Chalk :Pink**
U Copper Metallic
X Gold Metallic
* Colors Available on Corsair & Citation Only
** Colors Available on Ranger, Pacer, & Wagons Only
1958 Edsel Historical Data:
The 1958 Edsel line was introduced on August 7, 1957.
Total 1958 Edsel Production: 63,110.
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