1958 FORD

1958 FORD

Model Designations:

Ford Custom 300, Six

Ford Custom 300, V-8

Ford Fairlane, Six

Ford Fairlane V-8

Ford Fairlane 500, Six

Ford Fairlane 500, V-8

Station Wagon, Six

Station Wagon, V-8

Ford Custom 300, Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A

Factory Price: $2,119; Shipping Weight: 3,227 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A

Factory Price: $2,065; Shipping Weight: 3,197 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 70D

Factory Price: $1,977; Shipping Weight: 3,174 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Includes Ford Custom 300, Six, & V-8 Production.

Ford Custom 300, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 73A

Factory Price: $2,267; Shipping Weight: 3,319 Pounds

Production Total: 163,368*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 70A

Factory Price: $2,202; Shipping Weight: 3,289 Pounds

Production Total: 173,441*

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 70D

Factory Price: $2,114; Shipping Weight: 3,266 Pounds

Production Total: 6,888*

* Includes Ford Custom 300, Six, & V-8 Production.

Ford Fairlane, Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A

Factory Price: $2,250; Shipping Weight: 3,376 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A

Factory Price: $2,196; Shipping Weight: 3,307 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Factory Price: $2,394; Shipping Weight: 3,407 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Factory Price: $2,329; Shipping Weight: 3,328 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane, Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Fairlane, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A

Factory Price: $2,374; Shipping Weight: 3,468 Pounds

Production Total: 57,490*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A

Factory Price: $2,320; Shipping Weight: 3,399 Pounds

Production Total: 38,366*

4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Factory Price: $2,517; Shipping Weight: 3,499 Pounds

Production Total: 5,868*

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Factory Price: $2,453; Shipping Weight: 3,420 Pounds

Production Total: 16,416*

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane, Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Fairlane 500, Six, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B

Factory Price: $2,403; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B

Factory Price: $2,349; Shipping Weight: 3,313 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A

Factory Price: $2,474; Shipping Weight: 3,419 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 63A

Factory Price: $2,410; Shipping Weight: 3,316 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $2,625; Shipping Weight: 3,478 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane 500, Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Fairlane 500, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B

Factory Price: $2,527; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds

Production Total: 105,698*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B

Factory Price: $2,473; Shipping Weight: 3,443 Pounds

Production Total: 34,041*

4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A

Factory Price: $2,598; Shipping Weight: 3,549 Pounds

Production Total: 36,059*

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 63A

Factory Price: $2,534; Shipping Weight: 3,446 Pounds

Production Total: 80,439*

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $2,749; Shipping Weight: 3,637 Pounds

Production Total: 35,029*

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, Retractable, 6 Passenger, Body # 51A

Factory Price: $3,138; Shipping Weight: 4,094 Pounds

Production Total: 14,713 +

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane 500, Six & V-8 Series.

+ Retractable Convertibles were available only with V-8 engines.

Ford Station Wagon, Six, Body Styles:

2 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59A

Factory Price: $2,372; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79A

Factory Price: $2,426; Shipping Weight: 3,543 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Del Rio Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59B

Factory Price: $2,478; Shipping Weight; 3,504 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79D

Factory Price: $2,532; Shipping Weight: 3,555 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 79C

Factory Price: $2,639; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 79E

Factory Price: $2,769; Shipping Weight: 3,672 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals include Ford Station Wagon, Six & V-8 Series.

Ford Station Wagon V-8, Body Styles:

2 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59A

Factory Price: $2,479; Shipping Weight: 3,607 Pounds

Production Total: 34,578*

4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #79A

Factory Price: $2,533; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Pounds

Production Total: 32,854*

2 Door Del Rio Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59B

Factory Price: $2,585; Shipping Weight: 3,631 Pounds

Production Total: 12,687*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 79D

Factory Price: $2,639; Shipping Weight: 3,682 Pounds

Production Total: 68,772*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 79C

Factory Price: $2,746; Shipping Weight: 3,752 Pounds

Production Total: 20,702*

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 79E

Factory Price: $2,876; Shipping Weight: 3,799 Pounds

Production Total: 15,020*

* Production Totals include Ford Wagon Station Six & V-8 Series.

1958 FORD

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Custom 300, & Station Wagons: 116"

Fairlane & Fairlane 500: 118"

Tire Sizes:

All except as noted below: 7.50 X 14"

9 Passenger Station Wagons & Skyliner Retractable: 8.00 X 14"

Rear Axle Ratios:

6 Cylinder:

Manual Transmission: 3.89:1

Overdrive: 4.11:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.22:1

8 Cylinder:

Manual Transmission: 3.56:1

Overdrive: 3.70:1

Cruise-O-Matic Transmission: 2.69:1

Ford-O-Matic Transmission: 3.10:1

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

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

Engine Displacement: 223 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 8.60:1

Taxable Horsepower: 31.54

Horsepower: 145 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 212 Ft. Lbs @ 2,100 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 292 Cubic Inches:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 3.75" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 292 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.10 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 205 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 295 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 332 Cubic Inches, With One 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 332 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 240 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 340 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 332 Cubic Inches, With One 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.30"

Engine Displacement: 332 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 265 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 360 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

V-8 Engine, 352 Cubic Inches, With One 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.20 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 300 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 395 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder Engine

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion 870, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

With Manual Transmission: 4 Degrees BTDC

With Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cubic Inch:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-14Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 332 Cubic Inch:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cubic Inch:

Voltage: 12 Volts

Ground Polarity: Negative

Spark Plug Type: Champion F-11Y, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .015"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Manual Transmission: 3 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: On Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Operating 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 9 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 161 LBS @ 1.39 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Intake: .273"

Exhaust: .273"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3403"-.3410"

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cu. In.:

Operating 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 Valve Closes 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 161 Lbs @ 1.39 inches

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, 332 Cu. In.:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake: .026"

Exhaust .026"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees,

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 21 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Hydralic Lifters:

Intake: .232"

Exhaust: .232"

Mechanical Lifters:

Intake: .241"

Exhaust: .244"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cu. In.:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:

Intake: .026"

Exhaust .026"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees,

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 21 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42 inches

Cam Lobe Lift:

Hydralic Lifters:

Intake: .232"

Exhaust: .232"

Mechanical Lifters:

Intake: .241"

Exhaust: .244"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3693"-.3700"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9131"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.298"-2.299"

Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0023"

Rod End Play: .003"-.009"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cubic Inches:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9131"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.188"-2.189"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0027"

Rod End Play: .006"-.016"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.498"-2.499"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine, 332 Cubic Inches:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .013"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9751"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.438"-2.439"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .006"-.016"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0029"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cubic Inches:

Fitting Pistons:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5-10 Lbs.

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .013"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9751"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.438"-2.439"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .006"-.016"

Rod Bolt Torque: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0029"

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Rod Bolt Torque: 100 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons (Retractable: 20-1/2 Gallons)

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 332 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons (Retractable: 20-1/2 Gallons)

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons (Retractable: 20-1/2 Gallons)

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 & 8 Cylinder:

Part #FAR-11002A

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 4,800 RPM

Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Part #B7A-12127H, B8A-12127J

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1.5 Degree @ .55" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 3.38" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 292 Cu. In.:

Part #B8A-12127B, B8A-12127L

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 17- Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11.5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 332 Cu. In.:

Part #B8A-12127C, B8A-12127E

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1.5 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 7" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In.:

Part #B8A-12127G, B8A-12127F, B8A-12127K

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .21 to .25 Mfds

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1.5 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11.5 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

Ford Generator Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

Generator #FAS-10002D,E

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,225 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current Amperes: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes

Regulator 2900424

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.8

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

8 Cylinder:

Generator #FAS-10002D, E

Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 1,116 RPM

Brushes Spring Tension: 26-34 Ounces

Field Current Amperes: 1.5 to 1.6 Amperes

Regulator 2700015

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.8

Voltage Regulator Setting: 15.0 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Passenger Cars, All Series:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .004"-.009"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: None

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8" (Station Wagons & Ranchero: 15/16")

Master Cylinder Bore: 1" (Power Brakes: 1.125")

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: + 1/2 Degree

Camber: + 1 Degree

Toe-In: 1/16" to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 24-1/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees, 1 Minute

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 6 Cylinder:

Model #1904, 1960

1 Barrel

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1

Float Setting, Closed: 13/64"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Carter Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor #2640S-SA-SC

Float Level: 5/16"

Float Drop: 23/32"

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1/4 to 1-3/4

Pump Stroke: 15/32"

Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .026"

Unloader Setting: .067"

Promary Throttle Shaft Dog:

Step 1: .020"

Step 2: .067"

Dashpot: 7/16"

Choke Setting: 2 Lean

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

Model #2300

2 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1

Float Setting, Closed: 3/4"

Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/64"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"
Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust choke thromostat housing to mid-position mark.

Model #4000

4 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 5/8

Float Setting, Closed: 7/32"

Dashpot Setting: .045"-.064"

Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust choke thromostat housing to mid-position mark.

Model #4150

4 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Dual Float Setting:

Primary: 3/4"

Secondary: 1/2"

Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/16"

Dashpot Setting: 1/16"

Dashpot Setting: .060"-.090"

Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust choke thromostat housing to mid-position mark.

Ford Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

2 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1

Float Setting, Closed: .435"-.465"

Dashpot Setting: .060"-.090"
Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust choke thromostat housing to mid-position mark.

4 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1

Dual Float Setting:

Primary: .435"-.465"

Secondary: .435"-.465"

Dashpot Setting: .060"-.090"
Automatic Choke Setting: Adjust choke thromostat housing to mid-position mark.

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1958 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1958 Ford line was November 7, 1957.

Total Ford Production for the1958 model year was 987,945.

1958 Ford Colors &Codes:

A Raven Black

C Desert Beige

D Palamino Tan

E Colonial White

F Silvertone Green

G Sun Gold

H Gunmetal Gray

J Bali Bronze

L Azure Blue

M Gulfstream Blue

N Seaspray Green

R Torch Red

T Silvertone Blue

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