1959 EDSEL

Model Designations:

Edsel Ranger, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Edsel Corsair, 8 Cylinder

Edsel Villager Station, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Body Styles & Prices:

Edsel Ranger. 6 Cylinder:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #64C

Base Price: $2,545; Shipping Weight: 3,446 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #58D

Base Price: $2,600; Shipping Weight: 3,676 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #63F

Base Price: $2,607; Shipping Weight: 3,591 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #57F

Base Price: $2,672; Shipping Weight: 3,581 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Total includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Models.

Edsel Ranger. 8 Cylinder:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #64C

Base Price: $2,629; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds

Production Total: 7,778*

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #58D

Base Price: $2,684; Shipping Weight: 3,775 Pounds

Production Total: 12,814*

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #63F

Base Price: $2,691; Shipping Weight: 3,690 Pounds

Production Total: 5,474*

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #57F

Base Price: $2,756; Shipping Weight: 3,680 Pounds

Production Total: 2,352*

* Production Total includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Models.

Edsel Corsair, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #58B

Base Price: $2,812; Shipping Weight: 3,695 Pounds

Production Total: 3,301

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #63B

Base Price: $2,819; Shipping Weight: 3,780 Pounds

Production Total: 2,315

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #57B

Base Price: $2,885; Shipping Weight: 3,710 Pounds

Production Total: 1,694

2 Door Convertible Coupe, Body #76E

Base Price: $3,072; Shipping Weight: 3,790 Pounds

Production Total: 1,343

Edsel Villager Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder:

4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71E

Base Price: $2,887; Shipping Weight: 3,741 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body #71F

Base Price: $2,971; Shipping Weight: 3,831 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Total includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Models.

Edsel Villager Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder:

4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #1E

Base Price: $2,971; Shipping Weight: 3,840 Pounds

Production Total: 5,687*

4 Door Villager Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body #71F

Base Price: $3,055; Shipping Weight: 3,930 Pounds

Production Total: 2,113*

* Production Total includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Models.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

All Models: 120"

Tire Sizes:

Ranger with Manual Transmission: 7.50 X 14 Inches

All Others: 8.00 X 14 Inches

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-5/8" X 3-19/32"

Engine Displacement: 223 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.40:1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.54

Horsepower: 145 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 206 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger, 292 Cubic Inches:

Engine Type: Overhead Vave, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4-3/4" X 3-19/64"

Engine Displacement: 292 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.80:1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair, 332 Cubic Inches:

Engine Type: Overhead Vave, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4.00" X 3-19/64"

Engine Displacement: 292 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.90:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 225 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

8 Cylinder Engine, Optional on All Series, 332 Cubic Inches:

Engine Type: Overhead Vave, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Engine Bore & Stroke: 4-3/64" X 3-1/2"

Engine Displacement: 361 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.60:1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.41

Horsepower: 303 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,900 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, Pacer & Wagons:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion 870

Spark Plug: Gap .034

Point Gap: .025

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 to 38 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Manual Transmission: 4 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmissions)

Cylinder Head Torque: 63-75 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cu. Inch, Ranger:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14-Y

Spark Plug: Gap .034

Point Gap: .015

Distributor Cam Angle: 26 to 28 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmissions)

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-75 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 332 Cu. Inches, Corsair:

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 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmissions)

Cylinder Head Torque: 80-90 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 361 Cu. Inches, Optional:

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 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC Mark on Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM (In Drive for Automatic Transmissions)

Cylinder Head Torque: 80-90 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, Ranger:

Running Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake: .019"

Exhaust: .019"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 17 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 19 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 161 Lbs @ 1.39"

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .273"

Exhaust: .273"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3398"-.3405"

8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger, 292 Cu. In.:

Running Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake: .019"

Exhaust: .019"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 18 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 161 Lbs @ 1.39"

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .272"

Exhaust: .285"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3403"-.3410"

8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair, 332 Cu. In.:

Running Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 22 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42"

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .232"

Exhaust: .232"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

8 Cylinder Engine, Optional, 361 Cu. In.:

Running Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 degrees

Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 22 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42"

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .232"

Exhaust: .232"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

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

6 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Wagons:

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.298"-2.299"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0023"

Rod End Play: .006" (Minimum)

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine, Ranger 292 Cu. In.:

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.188"-2.189"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0027"

Rod End Play: .006" (Minimum)

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine, Corsair, 332 Cu. In.:

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: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.438"-2.439"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .006" (Minimum)

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0029"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine, Optional, 361 Cu. In.:

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: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.438"-2.439"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .006" (Minimum)

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0029"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on Center Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart with filter.

8 Cylinder, 292 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3-1/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart with filter.

8 Cylinder, 332 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3-1/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart with filter.

8 Cylinder, 361 Cu. In. Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3-1/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart with filter.

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, Ranger & Wagons:

Distributor #FET-12127C

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 35 to 38-1/2 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .025"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: .79" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 5.99" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cu. Inch, Ranger:

Distributor #B9FA-12127A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26 to 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6.5" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 15" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

8 Cylinder Engine, 332 Cu. Inch, Corsair:

Distributor #FEU-12127J

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26 to 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

8 Cylinder Engine, 361 Cu. Inch, Optional Engine:

Distributor #B8E-12127B

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26 to 28-1/2 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .015"

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: 15" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5-7 Degrees

Generator Specifications:

Generator #FHA-10000A & #2900643

Generator Output: 30 Amperes

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Regulator #2900424

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Ground Polarity: Negative

Starting Motor Specifications:

Part # FAR-1101A

Rotation: Clockwise

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: .937"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1.00"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Series:

Caster: + 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: + 7/8 Degree

Toe In: 1/32" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns

Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 6-3/4 Degrees @ 0 Camber

Holley Carburetor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Carburetor Model: 1904 or 1960

1 Barrel

Idle Screw Setting: 1 Turn

Float Level: 13/64"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Automatic Choke Setting: None

Ford Carburetor Specifications:

292 V-8 Engine, Manual Transmission:

2 Barrel

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Dry: 29/64"

Wet: 29/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

292 V-8 Engine, Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Dry: 29/64"

Wet: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 3/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

332 V-8 Engine, Manual Transmission:

2 Barrel

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Dry: 29/64"

Wet: 29/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

332 V-8 Engine, Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Idle Screw Setting: 1-1/2 Turns

Float Level:

Dry: 29/64"

Wet: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 3/64"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

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, Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Underhood Light, Trunk Light, Excess Speed Warning Light, Parking Brake Warning Light, 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, 6 Cylinder Engine, 8 Cylinder Power-Pack Engine.

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Corsair 2 Door Hardtop & Corsair Convertible

Paint Colors & Codes:

A Jet Black

B Moonrise Gray

C Gold Metallic

D Redwood Metallic

E Snow White

F President Red

G Talisman Red

H Desert Tan

J Velvet Maroon

K Platinum Gray Metallic

L Star Blue Metallic

M Jet Stream Blue

N Light Aqua

P Blue Aqua

Q Petal Yellow

R Mist Green

S Jadeglint Green Metallic

1959 Edsel Historical Data:

The 1959 Edsel line was introduced on October 31, 1958.

Total 1959 Edsel Production: 44,891.

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