1968 390 4V - Code S
DISPLACEMENT | 390 CUBIC INCHES |
BORE x STROKE | 4.050" x 3.784" |
HORSEPOWER | 325@4800 RPM |
SPARK PLUGS | ORIG AUTOLITE TYPE: BF32 -- GAP: 0.034" |
DISTRIBUTER | POINT DWELL: 29 DEG. -- POINT GAP: 0.016 |
TIMING | MAN TRANS: 6 DEG. BTDC -- AUTO TRANS: 6 DEG. BTDC |
INTAKE VALVE | OPENS: 18 DEG. BTDC |
FUEL PRESSURE | 4.5 - 6 PSI |
OIL PRESSURE | 35 - 60 PSI |
IDLE SPEED | MAN TRANS: 700 RPM -- AUTO TRANS: 550 RPM |
FIRING ORDER | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 (SEE DIAGRAM BELOW) |
CAPACITIES | CRANKCASE: 4 QTS (+1 FOR FILTER) TRANSMISSION: 3-SPD=3 PTS -- 4-SPD=4 PTS -- AUTO=25 PTS DRIVE AXLE: 5 PTS COOLING SYSTEM: 20.5 QTS -- WITH A/C: 20.5 QTS |
DISTRIBUTOR WIRING
Distributor rotation is counter-clockwise
To avoid confusion, remove spark plug wires one at a time
Source: Ford Motor Company via Chilton Book Company