1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD

1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Model Designations:

Ford Thunderbird V-8

Ford Thunderbird, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 4 Passenger, Body #63A

Factory Price: $3,630; Shipping Weight: 3,708 Pounds

Production Total: 35,758

2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger, Body #76A

Factory Price: $3,914; Shipping Weight: 3,903 Pounds

Production Total: 2,134

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 113"

Tire Size: 8.00 X 14"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Manual Transmission: 3.56:1

Overdrive: 3.70:1

Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission: 2.69:1

Ford-O-Matic Automatic Transmission: 3.10:1

General Engine Specifications:

V-8 Engine, 352 Cubic Inches:

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:

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:

8 Cylinder Engines:

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:

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cu. In.:

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:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 12-15 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3-3/4 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:

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:

8 Cylinder:

Part #B8A-12127K

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .015"

Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Condenser Capacity: .20 to .25 Mfds

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degree @ 8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Ford Generator Specifications:

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:

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"

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

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: + 1 Degree

Camber: + 1 Degree

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

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 17 Degrees, 7 Minutes

Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees, 7 Minutes

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 #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:

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.

Popular Options:

Overdrive, Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Windshield Washers, Leather Interior.

1958 Ford Thunderbird Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1958 Ford Thunderbird was February 13, 1958.

Total Ford Thunderbird Production for the1958 model year was 37,892.

1958 Ford Thunderbird Colors &Codes:

A Black

B Winterset White

I Grenadier Red

K Everglade Green

M Gulfstream Blue

O Platinum

P Palamino Tan

V Casino Cream

W Cameo Rose

X Cascade Green

Y Monarch Blue

Z Regatta Blue

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Thunderbird Hardtop.