1968 FORD FAIRLANE

1968 FORD FAIRLANE

Model Designations:

Ford Fairlane, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane 500, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane GT, 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane Torino, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Fairlane Series, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,464; Shipping Weight: 2,889 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65A

Factory Price: $2,456; Shipping Weight: 2,931 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B

Factory Price: $2,770; Shipping Weight: 3,244 Pounds

Production Total: *

* 6 Cylinder Production is incluced with 8 Cylinder Production Figures.

Ford Fairlane Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,551; Shipping Weight: 3,083 Pounds

Production Total: 18,146*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65A

Factory Price: $2,544; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds

Production Total: 44,683*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B

Factory Price: $2,858; Shipping Weight: 3,422 Pounds

Production Total: 14,800*

* Includes 6 Cylinder Production.

Ford Fairlane 500 Series, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B

Factory Price: $2,520; Shipping Weight: 2,932 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Factory Price: $2,543; Shipping Weight: 2,994 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65B

Factory Price: $2,568; Shipping Weight: 2,982 Pounds

Production Total: *

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

Factory Price: $2,822; Shipping Weight: 3,136 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71D

Factory Price: $2,857; Shipping Weight: 3,274

Production Total: *

* 6 Cylinder Production is incluced with 8 Cylinder Production Figures.

Ford Fairlane 500 Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B

Factory Price: $2,631; Shipping Weight: 3,121 Pounds

Production Total: 42,390*

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Factory Price: $2,653; Shipping Weight: 3,177 Pounds

Production Total: 32,452*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65B

Factory Price: $2,679; Shipping Weight: 3,136 Pounds

Production Total: 33,282*

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

Factory Price: $2,910; Shipping Weight: 3,323 Pounds

Production Total: 3,761*

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71D

Factory Price: $2,968; Shipping Weight: 3,466

Production Total: 10,190*

* Includes 6 Cylinder Production.

Ford Fairlane GT Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 63D

Factory Price: $2,747; Shipping Weight: 3,208 Pounds

Production Total: 74,135*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 65D

Factory Price: $2,772; Shipping Weight: 3,194 Pounds

Production Total: 23,939*

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body # 76D

Factory Price: $3,001; Shipping Weight: 3,352 Pounds

Production Total: 5,310*

Ford Fairlane Torino Series, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54C

Factory Price: $2,688; Shipping Weight: 2,965 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65C

Factory Price: $2,710; Shipping Weight: 3,001 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Squire Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71E

Factory Price: $3,032; Shipping Weight: 3,336

Production Total: 10,190*

* 6 Cylinder Production is incluced with 8 Cylinder Production Figures.

Ford Fairlane Torino Series, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54C

Factory Price: $2,776; Shipping Weight: 3,159 Pounds

Production Total: 17,962*

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 65C

Factory Price: $2,798; Shipping Weight: 3,196 Pounds

Production Total: 35,964*

4 Door Squire Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71E

Factory Price: $3,119; Shipping Weight: 3,514

Production Total: 14,773*

* Includes 6 Cylinder Production.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 116"

Station Wagons: 113"

Tire Sizes:

GT's: F70 X 14"

Station Wagons: 7.75 X 14"

Other Models: 7.35 X 14"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 200 Cubic Inches 120 H.P. Standard Engine, except GT

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 210 H.P. Standard on Fairlane GT. Optional on others.

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 230 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 265 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 325 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 427 Cubic Inches 390 H.P. Optional Engine on Hardtops

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 120 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 3.680" x 3.12"

Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.20:1

Taxable Horsepower: 35.21

Horsepower: 120 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 210 H.P. 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.50:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 210 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 295 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 230 H.P. 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 230 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 310 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 265 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.05" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 265 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 390 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 325 H.P. GT:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.05" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 325 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 427 Cubic Inches, 390 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Single Overhead Cam, V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.2238" x 3.784"

Engine Displacement: 427 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.90 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 57.09

Horsepower: 390 @ 5,600 RPM

Torque: 460 Ft. Lbs. @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder 200 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .027"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Thermactor Emission System:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor with IMO System:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

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: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor, with TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 625 RPM, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carubretor, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

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: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 427 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32

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: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .066"-.166"

Exhaust: .066"-.166"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-9/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 150 Lbs @ 1.22"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0008"-.0025"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3100"-.3107"

Exhaust: .3098"-.3105"

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: 3/4 Turns

Exhaust: 3/4 Turns

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-5/8"

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1.23"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-7/8"

Valve Spring Pressure: 220 Lbs @ 1.38"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3706"-.3713"

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch GT Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 270 Lbs @ 1.32"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3706"-.3713"

8 Cylinder Engine, 427 Cu. In.:

Valve Lash:

Intake: .100"-.200"

Exhaust: .100"-.200"

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: 270 Lbs @ 1.32 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .002"-.0034"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3701"-.3708"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder Engines:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0020"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.1240"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing: #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch Standard Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0015"-.0023"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

8 Cylinder Engines, 427 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0030"-.0038"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .018"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .975"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4380"-2.4388"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.7484"-2.7492"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0031"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 13-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 85-100 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 20-22 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 32-35 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs

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

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, 427 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 25-28 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-18 Ft. Lbs.

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

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 53-58 Ft. Lbs.

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 8-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 9-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 8 Quarts

Rear Axle: 2-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 15 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 390 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: : 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 13 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 427 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts

With Heater: 20-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 13 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Starting Motor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engines:

Part #C7ZF-11001-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 8,500 RPM

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C7OF-11001-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C7DF-11001-A

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 8,500 RPM

Torque Test: 460 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 9 Ft. Lbs.

302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #C7AF-11001-B

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C7AF-11001-D

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C7AF-11001-F

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

390 & 427 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Part #C7AF-11001-C

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 9,500 RPM

Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Part #C7AF-11001-E

Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts @ 11,000 RPM

Torque Test: 700 Amperes, 4.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.

Ford Alternator Specifications:

Part #C6AF-10300-A

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6AF-10300-B

Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6AF-10300-G

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6DF-10300-A

Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.4 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Part #C6TF-10300-F

Current Rating: 55 Amperes @ 15 Volts

Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts

Voltage Regulator: (Autolite)

Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 13.5-15.3 Volts

Field Relay:

Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.3 to 4.2 Volts

Distributor Specifications:

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:

Part #C8DF-C

Breaker Point Gap: .027"

Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:

Part #C8DF-D

Breaker Point Gap: .027"

Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Standard Transmission:

Part #C8ZF-A

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor & Automatic Transmission:

Part #C8ZF-D

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor & Standard Transmission:

Part #C8ZF-E

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor & Automatic Transmission:

Part #C8ZF-C

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, Premium Fuel:

Part #C8WF-B

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, & Standard Transmission:

Part #C8AF-M

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, & Automatic Transmission:

Part #C8AF-AA

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inch, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C8OF-D

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 16 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard: 3-1/2 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Engine, 427 Cubic Inch:

Part #C7OF-F

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series

6 Cylinder & 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.375"

Front Drum: 1.125"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

8 Cylinder, with 390 & 427 Cubic Inch Engine Passenger Cars:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.375"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .875"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

Convertibles, except 390 & 427:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.375"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .906"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

Station Wagons, except 390 & 427:

Brake Drum Diameter: 10.00"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2.375"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .938"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .017"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: 17-27 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings: 6-12 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.005"

Pinion Nut Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Removable

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .008"-.012"

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim:

With 7-3/4" or 8" Ring Gear: .022"

With 8-3/4" or 9" Ring Gear: .015"

Method: Shims

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings:

With 7-3/4" or 8" Ring Gear: 17-32 Inch Pounds

With 8-3/4" or 9" Ring Gear: 22-32 Inch Pounds

With Used Bearings: 8-14 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .003"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 175 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: -1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe-In: 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-1/8 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

Note: See 1968 Ford Motor Company Carburetor Data File

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1968 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1968 Ford line was on September 22, 1967.

Total Ford Production for the1968 model year was 1,674,873 including 294,158 Fairlanes.

1968 Ford Paint Colors & Codes:

A Raven Black

B Royal Maroon

D Acapulco Blue

F Gulfstream Aqua

1 Lime Gold

M Wimbledon White

N Diamond Blue

O Seafoam Green

Q Brittany Blue

R Highland Green

T Tahoe Turquoise

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