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1960

Engine Tune-up

MODEL
SPARK PLUGS
DISTRIBUTOR
IGN.
TIMING
comp.,
crank
VALVES
FUEL
PUMP
PRESS.
IDLE
SPEED
Type Gap Dwell Gap
Tappet
Clearance, hot
intake
opens,
(deg)
intake exhaust
V8-364 cu. 250 hp.
LeSabre		 44S .032 30° .015 4BTD - zero zero man-25B
auto-35B		 - -
V-8, 401 cu. in. 325 hp.
Invicta		 44S .032 30° .015 4BTD - zero zero 33B - -
V-8, 401 cu. in. 325 hp.
Electra		 44S .032 30° .015 4BTD - zero zero 33B - -

Engine Specifications

DISPLACEMENT
CUBIC INCHES
CARBURETOR
HP @ RPM
TORQUE
HP. per CI.
BORE &
STROKE
COMP.
VALVE
LIFTER TYPE
OIL
PRESSURE
V8 - 364
Carter, Stromberg
250 @ 4400
-
.696
4.125 x 3.4
10.25 - 1
hyd.
-
V8 - 401
Carter, Rochester
325 @ 4400
-
.810
4.1875 x 3.64
10.25 - 1
hyd.
-

Other Specifications

MODEL
WHEELBASE
TIRE SIZE
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
KING PIN
INCLINATION
COOLING SYS.
CAPACITY
CRANKCASE
CAPACITY
CASTER
CAMBER
TOE-IN
LeSabre
123.0
7.60/15
-2
+1/2
5/32"
7
18 1/2 qts.
4 qts.
Invicta
123.0
7.60/15
-2
+1/2
5/32"
7
18 1/2 qts.
4 qts.
Electra
126.3
8.00/15
-2
+1/2
5/32"
7
18 1/2 qts.
4 qts.
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