FORD ENGINES: 144 SIX

General Engine Specifications*

Model Prefix.......................................................................EET

Type....................................................................................Inline Six Cylinder

Cubic Inches.......................................................................144

Compression Ratio............................................................8.7:1

Combustion Chamber Volume..........................................44-51 cc

Brake Horsepower............................................................85 @ 4200 RPM

Torque................................................................................138 @ 2000 RPM

Bore & Stroke...................................................................3.50 X 2.500

Compression Pressure......................................................170 ± 10 psi @ Cranking Speed

Taxable Horsepower.........................................................29.40

Firing Order.......................................................................1-5-3-6-2-4

Valve Arrangement-Front to Rear............................E-I-I-E-I-E-E-I-E-I-I-E

Engine Manifold Vacuum @ Idle.....................................17

Engine Idle RPM

            Manual Transmission...........................................500-525

            Automatic Transmission.......................................475-500

Engine Initial Ignition Timing - BTC

            Manual Transmission...........................................4 Degrees

            Automatic Transmission.......................................10 Degrees

Oil Pressure......................................................................35-55 PSI

Oil Capacity wo/Filter ......................................................3.5 U.S. Quarts

*Specifications taken from the 1961 Ford Shop Manual and are provided for information only.  Acquire the proper manual for your Falcon before making adjustments to your engine.