1968 FORD

Full Sized Models

Model Designations:

Ford Custom, 6 Cylinder

Ford Custom, V-8

Ford Custom 500, 6 Cylinder

Ford Custom 500, V-8

Ford Galaxie 500, 6 Cylinder

Ford Galaxie 500, V-8

Ford Galaxie 500 XL, V-8

Ford LTD, V-8

Ford Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder

Ford Station Wagon, V-8

Ford Custom, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54E

Factory Price: $2,642; Shipping Weight: 3,478 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62E

Factory Price: $2,584; Shipping Weight: 3,451 Pounds

Production Total: *

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

Ford Custom, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54E

Factory Price: $2,749; Shipping Weight: 3,518 Pounds

Production Total: 45,980*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62E

Factory Price: $2,691; Shipping Weight: 3,491 Pounds

Production Total: 18,485*

* Production Totals include Ford Custom 8 Cylinder production figures.

Ford Custom 500, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B

Factory Price: $2,741; Shipping Weight: 3,491 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62B

Factory Price: $2,699; Shipping Weight: 3,440 Pounds

Production Total: *

* Production Totals included with Ford Custom 500 8 cylinder production figures.

Ford Custom 500, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B

Factory Price: $2,848; Shipping Weight: 3,531 Pounds

Production Total: 49,398*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62B

Factory Price: $2,806; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds

Production Total: 8,938*

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

Ford Galaxie 500, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,864; Shipping Weight: 3,496 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Factory Price: $2,936; Shipping Weight: 3,542 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Fastback, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Factory Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,514 Pounds

Production Total: *

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

Factory Price: $2,916; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds

Production Total: *

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #76A

Factory Price: $3,108; Shipping Weight: 3,659

Production Total: *

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

Ford Galaxie 500, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A

Factory Price: $2,971; Shipping Weight: 3,536 Pounds

Production Total: 117,877*

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57B

Factory Price: $3,043; Shipping Weight: 3,582 Pounds

Production Total: 55,461*

2 Door Fastback, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B

Factory Price: $2,988; Shipping Weight: 3,554 Pounds

Production Total: 69,760*

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

Factory Price: $3,023; Shipping Weight: 3,560 Pounds

Production Total: 84,332*

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76A

Factory Price: $3,215; Shipping Weight: 3,699 Pounds

Production Total: 11,832*

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

Ford Galaxie XL, V-8, Body Styles:

2 Door Fastback, 5 Passenger, Body # 63C

Factory Price: $3,092; Shipping Weight: 3,608 Pounds

Production Total: 50,048

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 76B

Factory Price: $3,321; Shipping Weight: 3,765 Pounds

Production Total: 6,066

Ford LTD, V-8, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54C

Factory Price: $3,135; Shipping Weight: 3,596 Pounds

Production Total: 22,834

4 Door HardtopSedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 57F

Factory Price: $3,206; Shipping Weight: 3,642 Pounds

Production Total: 61,755

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

Factory Price: $3,153; Shipping Weight: 3,679 Pounds

Production Total: 54,163

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body # 57F

Factory Price: $3,363; Shipping Weight: 3,676 Pounds

Production Total: 51,978

Ford Station Wagon, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

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

Factory Price: $3,000; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Custom Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71H

Factory Price: $3,063; Shipping Weight: 3,915 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Custom Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71J

Factory Price: $3,176; Shipping Weight: 3,961 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B

Factory Price: $3,181; Shipping Weight: 3,924 Pounds

Production Total: *

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71C

Factory Price: $3,295; Shipping Weight: 3,981 Pounds

Production Total: *

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

Ford Station Wagon, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

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

Factory Price: $3,107; Shipping Weight: 3,945 Pounds

Production Total: 18,237*

4 Door Custom Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71H

Factory Price: $3,170; Shipping Weight: 3,955 Pounds

Production Total: 18,181*

4 Door Custom Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71J

Factory Price: $3,283; Shipping Weight: 4,001 Pounds

Production Total: 13,421*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71B

Factory Price: $3,288; Shipping Weight: 3,964 Pounds

Production Total: 39,335*

4 Door Country Sedan Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71C

Factory Price: $3,402; Shipping Weight: 4,021 Pounds

Production Total: 29,374*

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

Factory Price: $3,539; Shipping Weight: 4,013 Pounds

Production Total: 33,994

4 Door Country Squire Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body # 71A

Factory Price: $3,619; Shipping Weight: 4,059 Pounds

Production Total: 57,776

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

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 119"

Tire Sizes:

Passenger Cars:

Passenger Cars: 7.75 X 15"

Station Wagons: 8.45 X 15"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 240 Cubic Inches 150 H.P. Standard Engine, except XL & LTD.

V-8 302 Cubic Inches 210 H.P. Standard XL & LTD. Optional on other models.

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 270 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 390 Cubic Inches 315 H.P. Optional on all models

V-8 428 Cubic Inches 345 H.P. Optional on all models.

General Engine Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 150 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6

Bore & Stroke: 4.0000" x 3.18"

Engine Displacement: 240 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.20:1

Taxable Horsepower: 38.4

Horsepower: 150 @ 4,000 RPM

Torque: 234 Ft. Lbs @ 2,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 302 Cubic Inches, 210 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"

Engine Displacement: 302 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 210 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 295 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-60 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 270 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 270 @ 4,400 RPM

Torque: 403 Ft. Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 390 Cubic Inches, 315 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.0468" x 3.781"

Engine Displacement: 390 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 52.96

Horsepower: 315 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 427 Ft. Lbs. @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

V-8 Engine, 428 Cubic Inches, 345 H.P.:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8

Bore & Stroke: 4.13" x 3.98"

Engine Displacement: 428 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 54.58

Horsepower: 345 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 462 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

Note: TEEC: Thermactor Exhaust Emission Control

6 Cylinder 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .027"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 600 RPM, with A/C "On"

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "On"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 6 PSI

8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch Engine, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 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 390 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission, without TEEC System:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 525 RPM, with A/C "On"

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

8 Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, with IMCO System:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

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

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, 428 Cubic Inch Engines, with Standard Transmission, without TEEC:

Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42

Spark Plug: Gap .034"

Point Gap: .021"

Distributor Cam Angle: 24-29 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, 428 Cubic Inch Engines, with Automatic Tranmsission & IMCO 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: 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: 3/4 Turn

Exhaust: 3/4 Turn

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 80 Lbs @ 1.70"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .001"-.0027"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3416"-.3423"

8 Cylinder, 302 Cu. In. Engine:

Valve Lash:

Intake: 3/4 Turn

Exhaust: 3/4 Turn

Valve Angles:

Seat: 45 Degrees

Face: 44 Degrees

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

Valve Spring Pressure: 75 Lbs @ 1.66 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0027"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3416"-.3423"

Exhaust: .3411"-.3418"

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cu. In.:

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: 90 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024"

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3706"-.3713"

8 Cylinder Engine, 428 Cu. In.:

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: 90 Lbs @ 1.82 inches

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.0024";

Exhaust .0015"-.0032"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3711"-.3718"

Exhaust: .3706"-.3713"

Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

6 Cylinder 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"

Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.3982"-2.3990"

Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

Thrust on Bearing #5

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 302 Cubic Inches:

Piston Clearance: .0018"-.0026"

Ring End Gap:

Compression: .010"

Oil: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9121"

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 #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder Engine, 390 Cubic Inches:

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: .0013"-.0025"

Thrust on #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

8 Cylinder Engine, 428 Cubic Inches:

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 #3 Bearing

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.010"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 240 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 70-75Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 7-9 Ft. Lbs.

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

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

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.

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

8 Cylinder, 302 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-72 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 23-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-16 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3 to 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 Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 32-35 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: 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, 428 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-90 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 32-35 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 12-18 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 45-50 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 4-7 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.

Capacities-All Series:

With 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 12 Quarts

With Heater: 13 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

3 Speed: 10 Quarts

C4: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 8 Cylinder 302 Cubic Inch 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: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

3 Speed: 10 Quarts

C4: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 390 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

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: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24 Gallons

Station Wagons: 20 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 4 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

3 Speed: 11 Quarts

C 4: 10-1/4 Quarts

C6: 13 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

With 428 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

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: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 24 Gallons

Station Wagons: 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

Starting Motor Specifications:

240 & 302 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #C7AF-11001-B

Rotation: Clockwise

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

Rotation: Clockwise

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

Rotation: Clockwise

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 & 428 Cubic Inch Engines:

Part #C7AF-11001-C:

Rotation: Clockwise

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:

Rotation: Clockwise

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:

Alternator #C6AF-10300-A, 42 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6AF-10300-C, 42 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6AF-10300-G, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6TF-10300-E, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6TF-10300-F, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6AF-10300-F, 55 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6AF-10300-D, 42 Ampere:

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

Alternator #C6AF-10300-B, 42 Ampere:

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

Distributor Specifications:

Note: TEEC: Thermactor Exhaust Emission Control

6 Cylinder Engine with Standard Transmission:

Part #C8AF-A

Breaker Point Gap: .027"

Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

6 Cylinder Engine with Automatic Transmission:

Part #C8AF-B

Breaker Point Gap: .027"

Cam Angle: 35-40 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 25" Vacuum

Maximum Retard:

6 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum

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

Part #C8OF-E

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 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, 302 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C8OF-C

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 12 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, 390 Cubic Inch Engine with Standard Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor:

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 Degrees @ 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, 390 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C8AF-R

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 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, 390 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission & 2 Barrel Carburetor:

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 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

8 Cylinder, 390 Cubic Inch Engine with Standard Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C8AF-S

Breaker Point Gap: .021"

Cam Angle: 24-29 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 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, 390 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission & 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Part #C7AF-AC

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

8 Cylinder, 428 Cubic Inch Engine:

Part #C8AF-Y

Breaker Point Gap: .017"

Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19 to 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance:

Advance Starts: 1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts @ 5" Vacuum

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

Brake Specifications, Passenger Cars, All Series with 6 Cylinder & 302 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 1.938"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .969"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375"

Brake Specifications, All Series with 390 & 428 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engines:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11.03"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 1.938"

Front Drum: 1.094"

Rear: .969"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: .9375"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: .9375"

Rear Axle, All Models:

Carrier Type: Removable

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .020"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Carrier Type: Integral

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

Nominal Pinion Locating Shim: .030"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings with Seal: 15-35 Inch Pounds

With New Bearings without Seal: 12-1/2 to 32-1/2 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

With New Bearings: .008"-.012"

With Used Bearings: .005"-.008"

Pinion Nut Torque: 200 Ft. Lbs.

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

All Models:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/2 Degree

Toe-In: 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-1/8 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Adjustments:

See 1968 Ford Motor Company Carburetors Database:

Popular Options:

Automatic Transmission; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Windows; AM Radio; AM-FM Radio; Rear Seat Speaker; Tinted Glass; Electric Clock; Vinyl Roof; Wheel Covers; White Sidewall Tires; Power Tailgate Window for Station Wagons; Luggage Rack for Station Wagon; Various Engine & Transmission Options; Much More.

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 867,247 Full Size Fords.

1968 Ford 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

W Meadowlark Yellow

X Presidential Blue

Y Sunlit Gold

5 Low Gloss Black (Mustang Hood & Cowl)

6 Pebble Beige

Promotional Models Available:

Plastic: Galaxie 2 Door Hardtop; Thunderbird 2 Door Hardtop;

Copyright 2001, Custom Solutions & Services