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1957 FORD 223 SIX ENGINE
TUNEUP SPECIFICATIONS

1957 Ford

Spark Plug Make: Champion 870
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .034
Firing Order: 153624
Ignition Timing: Vib. Damp.; Damper has 5 timing marks covering range from TDC to 9° BTDC in 2° increments. Set timing at 4° w/standard trans. at 6 degrees with automatic trans.
Engine Idle Speed, RPM: Manual shift trans. 475
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 150 Min.

Distributor Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of vacuum to start plunger movement:
2-1/4
Inches of vacuum to full plunger travel:
4-1/4
Maximum vacuum advance, dist. degrees:
12-3/4

Breaker Gap, Inch: .025
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Oz.
Cam Angle: 35-38 degrees

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