1936 FORD

General Specifications

Model Designations: Model 68 with V-8 Engine

Wheelbase: 112 Inches

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/16" x 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 221.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 30.01

Horsepower: 85 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 148 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,200 RMP .

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.33:1

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, 30 Front, 30 Rear

MODEL #68 WITH V-8 ENGINE

4 Door Phaeton, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $590; Shipping Weight: 2,641 Pounds; Production Total: 5,555

2 Door DeLuxe Roadster, 2 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $560; Shipping Weight: 2,561 Pounds; Production Total: 3,862

2 Door Cabriolet, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $625; Shipping Weight: 2,649 Pounds; Production Total: N/A

2 Door DeLuxe Cabriolet, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $675; Shipping Weight: 2,661 Pounds; Production Total: 4,616

4 Door Convertible Trunk Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $780; Shipping Weight: 2,916 Pounds; Production Total: N/A

4 Door Convertible Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,791 Pounds; Production Total: 5,601

2 Door DeLuxe Coupe, 3 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: 570; Shipping Weight: 2,621 Pounds; Production Total: 21,446

2 Door Standard Coupe, 5 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $ 510; Shipping Weight: 2,599 Pounds; Production Total: 78,534

2 Door DeLuxe Coupe, 5 Window, 2 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $555; Shipping Weight: 2,641 Pounds; Production Total: 29,938

2 Door Standard Tudor Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $520; Shipping Weight: 2,659 Pounds; Production Total: 174,770

2 Door Standard Tudor Trunk Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $565; Shipping Weight: 2,691 Pounds; Production Total: 20,519

2 Door DeLuxe Tudor Trunk Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $590; Shipping Weight: 2,786 Pounds; Production Total: 125,303

4 Door Standard Fordor Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $580; Shipping Weight: 2,699 Pounds; Production Total: 31,505

4 Door Standard Fordor Trunk Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $605; Shipping Weight: 2,771 Pounds; Production Total: N/A

4 Door DeLuxe Fordor Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $625; Shipping Weight: 2,746 Pounds; Production Total: 42,867

4 Door Deluxe Fordor Trunk Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model 68

Base Price: $650; Shipping Weight: 2,816 Pounds: Production Total: 159,825

4 Door Station Wagon, Model 68

Base Price: $670; Shipping Weight: 3,020 Pounds; Production Total: 7,044

1936 FORD

Tune Up Specifications - All Series

Spark Plug Type: Champion 7 or UD-16; or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .025;

Point Gap: .015

Distributor Cam Angle: 36 degrees

Ignition Timing: Mark & Location: 4 degrees BTDC, There are no Timing Marks

Firing Order: 1R, 1L, 4R, 4L, 2L, 3R, 3L, 2R or 15486372

Tappet Clearance, Cold: Intake .012, Exhaust .014

Cylinder Head Torque:

Cast Iron Heads: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.

Aluminum Heads: 35-40 Ft. Lbs.

Valve Specifications

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .012; Exhaust .014

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .012; Exhaust: .014

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 9-1/2 degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 6-1/2 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 2-1/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0025-.0045;

Exhaust .0025-.0045

Piston & Ring Data-All Series

Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum:

Top Land Inch .012;

Top of Skirt, Inch: With Sleeves & Aluminum Pistons, .0025"

Without Sleeves, .002"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: With Sleeves & Aluminum Pistons, .0025"

Without Sleeves, .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .012

Oil Ring: .012

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0015-.003

Oil Control Ring: .0015-.003

Engine Bearing Data

Camshaft End Play: .003

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002

Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9990 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0017-.0036 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.014 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 1.9990

For Large Bearing Crankshaft, Use Model 78 Specs, (1937-38)

Main Bearing Clearance: .000 -.003 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .002-.006 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 80 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities-All Series

Cooling System: 22 Quarts

Fuel Tank: Standard Series, 14 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 80

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Beginning Engine & Serial Numbers: 18-2207111

Brake Specifications-All Series

Lining Material: Woven

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: Length, 26-1/2",

Width, 1-3/4",

Thickness, 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: +6-3/4;

Camber: +5/8;

Toe In; 3/32 inches;

Kingpin Angle: 8 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.015 inch

Ford Distributor Specifications

Part #40-12127B

Initial Advance: 4 Degrees BTDC

Distributor Advance:

Minimum Advance: 15 Degrees; Maximum Advance: 17 Degrees @ 3,000 RPM

Total Crankshaft Advance: Minimum 19 Degrees; Maximum: 21 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Ounces

Contact Spacint: .012-.014"

Dwell Contact @ Idle:

Left: 60%

Right: 55-65%

Total: 77-82%

Distributor Advance Data

Part #40-12127B

Vacuum Brake Released:

Distributor RPM: 200; 0-1/2 Degree

600: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 Degrees

1,500: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 Degrees

Vacuum Brake On:

Distributor RPM: 425

Distributor Degrees: 0-0.5

Vacuum: 0 Inches

Ford Generator Specifications

Generator #81A-10000A

Watts: 119

Maximum Rate: 17 Amperes @ 1,300 RPM

Number of Brushes: 3

Field Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 1.0 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 1.22 Ohms

Armature Resistance: @ 70 Degrees: 0.29 Ohms; @ 140 Degrees: 0.36 Ohms

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #380076

Code: 2-21A

Repair Kit #RK-126

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-17691

Code: N/A

Repair Kit #RK-68

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 5/16"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18231

Code: N/A

Repair Kit #RK-68

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 5/16"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18271

Code: Marked "97" on Main Body

Repair Kit #RK-70

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18281

Code: Marked "97" on Main Body

Repair Kit #RK-70

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18291

Code: Marked "97" on Main Body

Repair Kit #RK-70

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Carburetor Model: EE-1

Part #A-18301

Code: Marked "97" on Main Body

Repair Kit #RK-70

Fuel Level: 15/32"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: 19/64"

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .030"

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Type: R

Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturers:

Gasoline: King-Seeley

Temperature: King-Seeley

Oil Pressure: King-Seeley

Ammeter: Ford

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1936 Ford Historical Data

1936 Ford Model Introduction was in October, 1935.

Total Ford Production for 1936 was 791,812

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