Ford 1961 Comet Service Specifications Handbook page 71

ENGINE
Compression Pressure-Sea Level
@
Cranking
Speed-Allowable Tolerance Between Cylinders
- 10 psi:
223 ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
+
10
292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 160
+
1 0
352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
+
10
390 ................................. 180
+
10
Engine Idle rpm (If the unit is equipped with an
air conditioner, the engine idle speed should be
set with th e a ir conditioner in operation after
the air conditioner has operated for 20 minutes):
Manual-Shift Transmission ................... 500-525
Automatic Transmissions (Drive Range):
223 .... . .............................. 475-500
292,352, and 390 ...................... 450-475
Engine Id le Manifold Vacuum-Minimum Inches
of Mercury (Hg)
@
Specified Eng ine Neutral
Idle rpm (Sea Level):
All Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 8
Ignition Timing B.T.D.C.:
Manual Shift Transmission- Normal:
223 ........................................ 4 "
292, 352, and 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 "
Automatic Transmission-Normal:
223 and 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10°
352 and 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6°
Manual and Automatic Transmission - Min. . . . . . . . . .. 2°
Manua l and Automatic Transmission - Ma x .. . . . . . . . . . 10°
Engine Oi l Capacity - Quarts (Add one quart extra
when changing filter):
223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
292, 352 and 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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