Ford 1961 Comet Service Specifications Handbook page 18

ENGINE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
(Cont.)
Initial Ignition Timing-(Degrees B.T.D.C.):
Minimum-All Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Maximum -All Transmissions . . .. .. .......... . 10
Normal:
Standard Transmission ... ' . 4
Comet Drive Transmission . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 10
Engine Oil:
Capacity-Quarts (Add 1 quart when
changing filter) ..................... .
Oil Pressure (psi) Hot
<!I
2000 rpm
A.P.I. Classification-Lubricating Oils
(Minimum) .................... .
Viscosity
(n
Specified Temperatures:
.. 3Y2
35-55
MS
SAE30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Above
-I
90' F.
SAE20-20W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. + 20
0
F. to + 90° F.
SAEl 0-1 OW . . . . . . ......... + 20
0
F. to
_ 100
F.
SAE5W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ......... Below - 10° F.
Change - Normal Operation-
Miles .. .. . ..... 1 st at 1,000, 2nd at 4,000, and
each 4,000 or 4 months thereafter
Filter Change-Normal
Operation-Miles .... 1 st at 1,000, 2nd at 4,000,
and each 4,000 thereafter
Engine Ventilating System . .. . ............ Each 4,000
Carburetor Air Cleaner- Dry Type .... Clean each 8,000
Replace after 24,000
Valve Lash Clearance-Check . .. . .. Pre-delivery, 1,000
each 10,000 thereafter
Belt Tension-Engine Accessories ........ 1st at 1,000 and
each 12,000 ther eafter
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