FORD ENGINES: 302 V8

General Engine Specifications*

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

Cubic Inches................................................................................302

Compression Ratio

           2V....................................................................................9.5:1

           4V...................................................................................10.0:1

Combustion Chamber Volume.......................................52.0-55.0 cc

Brake Horsepower

           2V...............................................................210 @ 4400 RPM

           4V...............................................................230 @ 4800 RPM

Torque

           2V................................................................310 @ 2800 RPM

          4V.................................................................318 @ 3200 RPM

Bore & Stroke.................................................................4.00 X 3.000

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

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....................................................18

Engine Idle RPM

            Manual Transmission.................................................625-650

            Automatic Transmission.............................................500-550

Engine Initial Ignition Timing - BTC

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

            Automatic Transmission.........................................8 Degrees

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

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

*Specifications taken from the 1968 Ford Repair 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