1960 FORD

1960 FORD

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

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 Fairlane, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 32

Factory Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 31

Factory Price: $2,257; Shipping Weight: 3,531 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 33

Factory Price: $2,170; Shipping Weight: 3,504 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with Ford Fairlane V-8 production figures.

Ford Fairlane, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 32

Factory Price: $2,424; Shipping Weight: 3,706 Pounds

Production Total: 110,373*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 31

Factory Price: $2,370; Shipping Weight: 3,632 Pounds

Production Total: 93,561*

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body # 33

Factory Price: $2,283; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds

Production Total: 1,733*

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane 6 cylinder production figures.

Ford Fairlane 500, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 42

Factory Price: $2,388; Shipping Weight: 3,609 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 41

Factory Price: $2,334; Shipping Weight: 3,535 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with Ford Fairlane 500 V-8 production figures.

Ford Fairlane 500, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 42

Factory Price: $2,501; Shipping Weight: 3,710 Pounds

Production Total: 153,234*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 41

Factory Price: $2,447; Shipping Weight: 3,636 Pounds

Production Total: 91,041*

* Production Totals include Ford Fairlane 500 6 cylinder production figures.

Ford Galaxie, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 52

Factory Price: $2,603; Shipping Weight: 3,633 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 51

Factory Price: $2,549; Shipping Weight: 3,552 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Town Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 54

Factory Price: $2,788; Shipping Weight: 3,752 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop, Starliner, 6 Passenger, Body # 53

Factory Price: $2,610; Shipping Weight: 3,566 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 55

Factory Price: $2,860; Shipping Weight: 3,750 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with Ford Galaxie V-8 production figures.

Ford Galaxie, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 52

Factory Price: $2,716; Shipping Weight: 3,734 Pounds

Production Total: 103,784*

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 51

Factory Price: $2,662; Shipping Weight: 3,653 Pounds

Production Total: 31,866*

4 Door Town Victoria Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 54

Factory Price: $2,901; Shipping Weight: 3,853 Pounds

Production Total: 40,215*

2 Door Hardtop, Victoria, 6 Passenger, Body # 53

Factory Price: $2,723; Shipping Weight: 3,667 Pounds

Production Total: 68,641*

2 Door Sunliner Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 55

Factory Price: $2,973; Shipping Weight: 3,841 Pounds

Production Total: 44,762*

* Production Totals include Ford Galaxie 6 cylinder production figures.

Ford Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #61

Factory Price: $2,586; Shipping Weight: 3,830 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #62

Factory Price: $2,656; Shipping Weight: 3,947 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 64

Factory Price: $2,752; Shipping Weight: 3,961 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 66

Factory Price: $2,837; Shipping Weight: 4,007 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 68

Factory Price: $2,967; Shipping Weight: 4,021 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with Ford Station Wagon V-8 production figures.

Ford Station Wagon V-8, Body Styles:

2 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #61

Factory Price: $2,699; Shipping Weight: 3,931 Pounds

Production Total: 27,136*

4 Door Ranch Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #62

Factory Price: $2,769; Shipping Weight: 4,048 Pounds

Production Total: 43,872*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 64

Factory Price: $2,865; Shipping Weight: 4,062 Pounds

Production Total: 59,302*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 66

Factory Price: $2,950; Shipping Weight: 4,108 Pounds

Production Total: 19,277*

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 68

Factory Price: $3,080; Shipping Weight: 4,122 Pounds

Production Total: 22,237*

* Production Totals include Ford Station Wagon 6 cylinder production figures.

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 119"

Tire Sizes:

Passenger Cars: 7.50 X 14"

Convertibles & Station Wagons: 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, 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

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 223 Cubic Inches 145 H.P. Standard Engine, all models

V-8 292 Cubic Inches 185 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 352 Cubic Inches 235 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 352 Cubic Inches 300 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 352 Cubic Inches 360 H.P. Optional on all models.

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 145 H.P. 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

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 292 Cubic Inches, 185 H.P.:

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: 185 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 292 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-50 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 352 Cubic Inches, 235 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.90 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 235 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 356 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 43-54 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 352 Cubic Inches, 300 H.P.:

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: 381 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 43-54 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 352 Cubic Inches, 360 H.P.:

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: 360 @ 6,000 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 223 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: Champion 860, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-5 PSI

6 Cylinder 223 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: Champion 860, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .025"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-5 PSI

8 Cylinder 292 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:

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

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 292 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

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

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 160 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:

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

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 170 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

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

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 170 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 223 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash, Hot:

Intake .019";

Exhaust .019"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-3/4"

Valve Spring Pressure: 75 LBS @ 1.78"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0028"-.0042"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3398"-.3405"

8 Cylinder, 292 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash, Hot:

Intake: .019"

Exhaust .019"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-3/4"

Valve Spring Pressure: 75 Lbs @ 1.78 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0023"-.0037"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3403"-.3405"

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 100 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

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 223 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2984"-2.2988"

Bearing Clearance: .0004"-.0023"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4984"-2.4988"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 292 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1884"-2.1888"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0027"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4984"-2.4988"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0012"-.0030"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .013"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4384"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0029"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 223 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 292 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 12-15 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 2 to 2-1/2 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 85-95 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 23-28 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 130-145 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Single Range Transmission: 9 Quarts

Dual Range Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 292 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Single Range Transmission: 9 Quarts

Dual Range Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 352 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19 Quarts

With Heater: 20 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2Pints

* 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: 80-110 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 5,200 RPM

Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 14.8 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Generator Specifications:

Generator: 30 Ampere

Field Current Draw @ 12 Volts: 1.2-1.8 Ampres

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Maximum Charging Rate: 30 Amperes @ 2,525 Generator RPM

Regulator:

Cut-In Voltage 12.2-13.2 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 28-32 Amperes

Generator: 35 Ampere

Field Current Draw @ 12 Volts: 1.2-1.8 Ampres

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Maximum Charging Rate: 35 Amperes @ 2,670 Generator RPM

Regulator:

Cut-In Voltage 12.2-13.2 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 33-37 Amperes

Generator: 40 Ampere

Field Current Draw @ 12 Volts: 1.2-1.8 Ampres

Field Ground Location: Internal

Brush Spring Tension: 32-40 Ounces

Maximum Charging Rate: 40 Amperes @ 2,650 Generator RPM

Regulator:

Cut-In Voltage 12.0-12.8 Volts

Voltage Regulation @ 75 Degrees: 14.6-15.4 Volts

Current Regulation: 38-42 Amperes

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine with Standard Transmission:

Part #COAF-12127G

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance: None

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ .79" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 5.99" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine with Automatic Transmission:

Part #CIAF-12127D

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .025"

Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance: None

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ .42" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 6.50" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 292 Cu. In. Engine:

Part #COAF-12127A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 800 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 7" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In. Engine with Standard Transmission:

Part #COAF-12127E

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 775 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In. Engine with Automatic Transmission:

Part #COAF-12127D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In. Engine with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #COAF-12127B

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

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

Carrier Type: Removable

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method & Adjustment: Threaded adjusters 2-1/2 to 3 notches tight.

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .008"-.012"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 17-24 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-3/32"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: + 5/8 Degree

Camber:

Left: + 3/4 Degree

Right: + 3/4 Degree

Toe-In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 24-1/4 Degrees

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 6 Cylinder:

Model #1904

1 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1-1/4 Turn

Throttle Return Dashpot: .075"

Dry Float Level: 13/64"

Wet Float Level: 11/16"

Pump Stroke:

Summer: Hole A

Winter: Hole B

Holley Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch Engine:

Model #4160

4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw: 1 Turn

Throttle Return Dashpot: .075"

Float Level: Fuel level should be even with at bottom of sight plug hole.

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Stroke:

Summer: Hole 1

Winter: Hole 2

Carter Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor # AFB-2292S

Idle Screw Mixture Turns to Open: 1-1/2 to 2-1/2

Fast Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: 7/16"

Float Level:

Primary: 3/16"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 23/32"

Secondary: 23/32"

Pump Travel Setting: 11/32"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor # ABD-2292S

Idle Screw Mixture Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Fast Idle Speed: 525 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: .075"

Float Level: 1/4"

Pump Travel Setting: 7/16"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Choke Setting: Index

Ford Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder:

8 Cylinder, 292 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #COAE-M

Mixture Screws Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

8 Cylinder, 292 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #COAE-H

Mixture Screws Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #COAE-R

Mixture Screws Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Lean

8 Cylinder, 352 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

2 Barrel

Part #COAE-S

Mixture Screws Turns Open: 1 to 1-1/2 Turns

Dry Float Levels: 29/64"

Wet Fuel Level: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: 5/64"

Fast Idle: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: Hole 2

Winter: Hole 4

Choke Plate Clearance: 5/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Lean

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Tinted Glass; Back-Up Lamps; Heavy Duty 70 Ampere Battery; Electric Clock; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Recirculating Heater; Equa-Lock Differential; 4 Way Manual Seat; Padded Dash & Visors; Two-Tone Paint; Rocker Panel Molding; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Seat; Power Windows; Front Seat Belts; Overdrive; Automatic Transmission; Windshield Washer; Two Speed Wipers; Wheel Covers; White Sidewall Tires, and much more.

1960 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1960 Ford line was October 8, 1959.

Total Ford Production for the1960 model year was 1,439,553 including 911,034 Full Size Fords.

6 Cylinder full size Ford Production was297,400.

1960 Ford Colors &Codes:

A Raven Black

C Aquamarine

F Surf Foam Blue

G Yosemite Yellow

H Beachwood Brown

J Monte Carlo Red

K Sultana Turquoise

M Corinthian White

Q Orchid Gray

T Meadowvale Green

W Adriatic Green

Z Platinum

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Fairlane 4 Door Sedan; Starlliner 2 Door Hardtop; Galaxie 4 Door Hardtop; Sunliner Convertible; 4 Door Station Wagon; F-100 Pickup; Falcon 2 Door Sedan; Thunderbird 2 Door Hardtop; Thunderbird Convertible.