1960 FORD THUNDERBIRD

1960 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Model Designations:

Ford Thunderbird V-8

Ford Thunderbird, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 4 Passenger, Body #71

Factory Price: $3,755; Shipping Weight: 3,799 Pounds

Production Total: 80,938

2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger, Body #73

Factory Price: $4,222; Shipping Weight: 3,897 Pounds

Production Total: 11,860

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 119"

Tire Size: 8.00 X 14"

Engine Availability:

V-8 352 Cubic Inch 300 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 430 Cubic Inch 350 H.P. Optional Engine

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: 9.60 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 300 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 380 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 43-54 PSI

V-8 Engine, 430 Cubic Inches:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.30" x 3.70"

Engine Displacement: 430 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.10 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 59.17

Horsepower: 350 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 490 Ft. Lbs @ 3,100 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45-55 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cubic Inch, 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: 180 PSI (Minimum)

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

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cubic Inch, 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: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 180 PSI (Minimum)

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

8 Cylinder Engine, 430 Cubic Inch, 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: 475 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 190 PSI (Minimum)

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

8 Cylinder Engine, 430 Cubic Inch, 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: 475 RPM in Neutral

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 190 PSI (Minimum)

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

Valve Specifications:

8 Cylinder Engine, 352 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Face:

Intake: 30 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"

8 Cylinder Engine, 430 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .078"-.218"

Exhaust: .078"-.218"

Valve Angles:

Seat:45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 700 Lbs @ 1.83 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:

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"

8 Cylinder Engine, 430 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0008"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .015"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9752"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.5992"-2.6000"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0026"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.8994"-2.9002"

Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .002"-.006"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

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.

8 Cylinder, 430 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 95-105 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: 75-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

All:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21 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*

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* Add 1 Quart For Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

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:

8 Cylinder, 352 Cu. In. Engine:

Part #FEU-12127N

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Gap: .017

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 800 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 6" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

8 Cylinder, 430 Cu. In. Engine:

Part #B9MF-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 Degree @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 6-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

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

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Nuts

Adjustment: 2-1/2 to 3 notches tight.

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Nuts

Adjustment: .008"-.012"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 17-24 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-3/32"

Rear: 29/32"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: + 1 Degree

Camber:

Left: + 1 Degree

Right: + 1 Degree

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

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 24-1/4 Degrees

Carter AFB Carburetor Adjustments, 8 Cylinder, 430 Cubic Inch Engine:

Carburetor # N/A

Float Level: 3/16"

Float Drop: 23/32"

Pump Stroke: 11/32"

Fast Idle Speed: 650 RPM

Dashpot: 7/16"

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

Choke Setting: Index

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

4 Barrels

Idle Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2

Dry Float Setting: 29/64"

Wet Float Setting: 29/32"

Dashpot Setting: .075"

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

Pump Setting:

Summer: #2 Hole

Winter: #4 Hole
Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Lean

Popular Options:

Cruise-O-Matic; Overdrive; Radio & Antenna; Fresh Air Heater; Air Conditioning; tinged Glass; White Sidewall Tires; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Windows; 4 Way Power Drivers Seat; Left & Right Outside Mirrors; Back Up Lamps; Windshield Washers; Rear Fender Shelds; Front Seat Belts; Leather Interior; Heavy Duty Battery; Two Tone Paint; Undercoating; Slifing Roof for Hardtops; Engine Option, & More.

1960 Ford Thunderbird 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 92,800 Full Size Fords.

1960 Ford Colors &Codes:

A Raven Black

B Kingston Blue

C Aquamarine

E Acapulco Blue

F Surf Foam Blue

H Beachwood Brown

J Monte Carlo Red

K Sultana Turquoise

M Corinthian White

N Diamond Blue

R Moroccan Ivory

S Briar Cliffe Green

T Meadowvale Green

U Springdale Rose

V Palm Spring Rose

W Adriatic Green

X Gunpowder Gray

Z Platinum

Promotional Models Available:

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