1959 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
Ford Galaxie, Six
Ford Galaxie, V-8
Station Wagon, Six
Station Wagon, V-8
Ford Custom 300, Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58E
Factory Price: $2,273; Shipping Weight: 3,385 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64F
Factory Price: $2,219; Shipping Weight: 3,310 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 64G
Factory Price: $2,132; Shipping Weight: 3,283 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Includes Ford Custom 300, Six, & V-8 Production.
Ford Custom 300, Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58E
Factory Price: $2,391; Shipping Weight: 3,486 Pounds
Production Total: 249,553*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64F
Factory Price: $2,327; Shipping Weight: 3,411 Pounds
Production Total: 228,573*
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 70D
Factory Price: $2,132; Shipping Weight: 3,334 Pounds
Production Total: 4,084*
* Includes Ford Custom 300, Six, & V-8 Production.
Ford Fairlane, Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58A
Factory Price: $2,411; Shipping Weight: 3,415 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A
Factory Price: $2,357; Shipping Weight: 3,332 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: $2,529; Shipping Weight: 3,516 Pounds
Production Total: 64,663*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A
Factory Price: $2,475; Shipping Weight: 3,433 Pounds
Production Total: 35,126*
* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane, Six & V-8 Series.
Ford Fairlane 500, Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 58B
Factory Price: $2,530; Shipping Weight: 3,417 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B
Factory Price: $2,476; Shipping Weight: 3,338 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Factory Price: $2,602; Shipping Weight: 3,451 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 63A
Factory Price: $2,537; Shipping Weight: 3,365 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: $2,648; Shipping Weight: 3,518 Pounds
Production Total: 35,670*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64B
Factory Price: $2,594; Shipping Weight: 3,439 Pounds
Production Total: 10,141*
4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57A
Factory Price: $2,720; Shipping Weight: 3,552 Pounds
Production Total: 9,308*
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 63A
Factory Price: $2,655; Shipping Weight: 3,466 Pounds
Production Total: 23,892*
* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane 500, Six & V-8 Series.
Ford Galaxie, Six, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A
Factory Price: $2,582; Shipping Weight: 3,405 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64H
Factory Price: $2,528; Shipping Weight: 3,377 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 75A
Factory Price: $2,654; Shipping Weight: 3,494 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 65A
Factory Price: $2,589; Shipping Weight: 3,338 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Factory Price: $2,839; Shipping Weight: 3,527 Pounds
Production Total: *
* Production Totals include Ford Galaxie, Six & V-8 Series.
Ford Galaxie, V-8, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64A
Factory Price: $2,700; Shipping Weight: 3,506 Pounds
Production Total: 183,108*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 64H
Factory Price: $2,646; Shipping Weight: 3,478 Pounds
Production Total: 52,848*
4 Door Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 75A
Factory Price: $2,772; Shipping Weight: 3,595 Pounds
Production Total: 47,728*
2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 65A
Factory Price: $2,707; Shipping Weight: 3,439 Pounds
Production Total: 121,869*
2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76B
Factory Price: $2,957; Shipping Weight: 3,628 Pounds
Production Total: 45,868*
2 Door Sunliner Convertible, Retractable, 6 Passenger, Body # 51A
Factory Price: $3,346; Shipping Weight: 4,064 Pounds
Production Total: 12,915 +
* Production Totals include Ford Galaxie, 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 #59C
Factory Price: $2,567; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71H
Factory Price: $2,634; Shipping Weight: 3,685 Pounds
Production Total: *
2 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #59D
Factory Price: $2,678; Shipping Weight; 3,613 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71F
Factory Price: $2,745; Shipping Weight: 3,718 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71E
Factory Price: $2,829; Shipping Weight: 3,767 Pounds
Production Total: *
4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71G
Factory Price: $2,958; Shipping Weight: 3,758 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 #59C
Factory Price: $2,685; Shipping Weight: 3,691 Pounds
Production Total: 45,558*
4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71H
Factory Price: $2,752; Shipping Weight: 3,786 Pounds
Production Total: 67,339*
2 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59D
Factory Price: $2,796; Shipping Weight: 3,714 Pounds
Production Total: 8,663*
4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71F
Factory Price: $2,863; Shipping Weight: 3,819 Pounds
Production Total: 94,601*
4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71E
Factory Price: $2,947; Shipping Weight: 3,868 Pounds
Production Total: 28,881*
4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71G
Factory Price: $3,076; Shipping Weight: 3,859 Pounds
Production Total: 24,336*
* Production Totals include Ford Wagon Station Six & V-8 Series.
1959 FORD
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 118"
Tire Sizes:
All except as noted below: 7.50 X 14"
9 Passenger Station Wagons & Skyliner Retractable & Sunliners with automatic transmission:: 8.00 X 14"
Rear Axle Ratios:
6 Cylinder:
Manual Transmission: 3.56:1
Overdrive: 3.56:1
Automatic Transmission: 3.56:1
8 Cylinder:
Manual Transmission: 3.56:1
Overdrive: 3.56:1
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission, 292 Engine: 3.10:1
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission, 332 Engine: 2.91:1
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission, 352 Engine: 2.69:1
Ford-O-Matic Transmission, 292 Engine: 3.10:1
Ford-O-Matic Transmission, 332 & 352Engine: 2.91:1
Equa-Lock Rear Axle:
3.70:1 & 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: 8.40:1
Taxable Horsepower: 31.54
Horsepower: 145 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 206 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 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: 8.80 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 45.00
Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 285 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI
V-8 Engine, 332 Cubic Inches:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.30"
Engine Displacement: 332 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.90 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 225 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 325 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI
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: 9.60 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 300 @ 4,600 RPM
Torque: 380 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 .0028"-.0042"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3398"-.3405"
8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cu. In.:
Operating Clearance, Running Hot or Cold:
Intake: .018"
Exhaust .018"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 8 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"-.3405"
8 Cylinder Engine, 332 Cu. In.:
Operating Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 17 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 19 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Hydralic Lifters:
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, 352 Cu. In.:
Operating Clearance:
Intake: Zero
Exhaust Zero
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees,
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 22 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes 22 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.42 inches
Cam Lobe Lift:
Hydralic Lifters:
Intake: .232"
Exhaust: .232"
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: .9121"
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: .9121"
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: .9752"
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: .9752"
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: 4-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints
* 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
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
With Overdrive: 4-1/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 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
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
With Overdrive: 4-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 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
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
With Overdrive: 4-3/4 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints
* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
6 & 8 Cylinder:
Part #FAR-11001A
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 48 to 56 Ounces
No Load Test: 85 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 4,500 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15-1/2 Ft. Lbs.
Distributor Specifications:
6 Cylinder:
Part #FET-12127D
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 35-38 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces
Condenser Capacity: .20 to .25 Mfds
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ .79" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 6" Vacuum
8 Cylinder, 292 Cu. In.:
Part #B9FA-12127A
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: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 15.5- Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3.5 Degrees @ 6.5" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
8 Cylinder, 332 Cu. In.:
Part #FEU-12127J
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: 1.0 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1.5 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In.:
Part #FEU-12127N
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: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Ford Generator Specifications:
6 Cylinder:
Generator #FAS-10000E
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 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-10000E
Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 30 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: 1/32" to 1/8"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 23-1/4 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 6 Degrees, 45 Minutes
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 AFB Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor # N/A
Float Level: 5/16"
Float Drop: 23/32"
Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1/4 to 1-3/4
Pump Stroke: 11/32"
Fast Idle Throttle Valve Clearance: .040"
Unloader Setting: 1/8"
Secondary Throttle Lever: .010"-.030"
Dashpot: 5/32"
Choke Setting: Index
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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1959 Ford Historical Data:
Introduction date of the 1959 Ford line was October 17, 1958.
Total Ford Production for the1959 model year was 1,462,140, including Thunderbirds.
1959 Ford Colors &Codes:
A Raven Black
C Wedgewood Blue
D Indian Turquoise
E Colonial White
F Fawn Tan
G April Green
H Tahatian Bronze
J Surf Blue
Q Sherwood Green
R Torch Red
T Geranium
Y Inca Gold
Z Gunsmoke Gray
1 Grenadier Red
Promotional Models Available:
Plastic: Galaxie 2 Door Hardtop, Galaxie Sunliner Convertible, 4 Door Station Wagon, Thunderbird Hardtop, Thunderbird Convertible, Ranchero Pickup.
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