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1949 Ford 239 V8 Engine Tuneup Specifications




1949 Ford

Spark Plug Make: Champion H10
Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .030
Firing Order: 15486372 (from front to rear: Right 1-2-3-4; left 5-6-7-8

Ignition Timing: No timing mark. (Spark is advanced or retarded by adjusting vacuum brake set screw on distributor housing)
Engine Idle Speed, RPM: Manual shift trans. 475; automatic shift trans. N/A
Compression Pressure & Cranking Speed: 110 Min.

Breaker Gap, Inch: .014-.016
Condenser Capacity: .21-.25 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 20-24 Oz.
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance starts 2 degrees before top center
Full Advance: 12 degrees @ 1725 RPM
Cam Angle, degrees: 36, total dwell both breakers





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