1968 427 4V - Code W
DISPLACEMENT | 427 CUBIC INCHES |
BORE x STROKE | 4.236" x 3.781" |
HORSEPOWER | 390@5600 RPM |
SPARK PLUGS | ORIG AUTOLITE TYPE: BF32 -- GAP: 0.034" |
DISTRIBUTER | POINT DWELL: 29 DEG. -- POINT GAP: 0.017 |
TIMING | AUTO TRANS: 6 DEG. BTDC |
INTAKE VALVE | OPENS: 18 DEG. BTDC |
FUEL PRESSURE | 4.5 - 6 PSI |
OIL PRESSURE | 35 - 60 PSI |
IDLE SPEED | AUTO TRANS: 600 RPM |
FIRING ORDER | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 (SEE DIAGRAM BELOW) |
CAPACITIES | CRANKCASE: 4 QTS (+1 FOR FILTER) TRANSMISSION: AUTO=26 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