1969 390 4V - Code S
| DISPLACEMENT | 390 CUBIC INCHES (Windsor) |
| BORE x STROKE | 4.050" x 3.785" |
| HORSEPOWER | 320@5600 RPM |
| SPARK PLUGS |
MAN TRANS: ORIG AUTOLITE TYPE: BF42 -- GAP: 0.034" |
| DISTRIBUTER | POINT DWELL: 29 DEG. -- POINT GAP: 0.017 |
| TIMING | MAN TRANS: 6 DEG. BTDC -- AUTO TRANS: 6 DEG. BTDC |
| INTAKE VALVE | OPENS: 16 DEG. BTDC |
| FUEL PRESSURE | 4.5 - 5.5 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=3.5 PTS -- 4-SPD=4 PTS -- AUTO=25 PTS DRIVE AXLE: 5 PTS COOLING SYSTEM: 14.5 QTS -- WITH A/C: 16 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