FORD ENGINES: 260 V8

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General Engine Specifications*

Model Prefix..............................................................................EEY

Type......................................................................................V Eight

Cubic Inches................................................................................260

Compression Ratio....................................................................8.8:1

Combustion Chamber Volume.........................................53.-56.0 cc

Brake Horsepower................................................164 @ 4400 RPM

Torque....................................................................258 @ 2200 RPM

Bore & Stroke.................................................................3.80 X 2.870

Compression Pressure......................130-170psi @ Cranking Speed

Taxable Horsepower..................................................................46.20

Firing Order.................................................................1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Valve Arrangement-Front to Rear

            Right................................................................I-E-I-E-I-E-I-E

            Left..................................................................E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I

Engine Manifold Vacuum @ Idle....................................................16

Engine Idle RPM

            Manual Transmission.................................................575-600

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

Engine Initial Ignition Timing - BTC

            Manual Transmission.............................................6 Degrees

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

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

Oil Capacity................................................................5.0 U.S. Quarts

 

*Specifications taken from the 1965 Ford Shop Manual and are provided for information only.  Acquire the proper manual for your Falcon before making adjustments to your engine.

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This page last updated 12/02/2008