Ford New Zephyr And Zodiac Mark Ii (Nov. 1956 – 1960)

Ford New Zephyr And Zodiac Mark Ii (Nov. 1956 – 1960)

The Car

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The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 82.55mm x 79.55mm
Displacement
2553cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
50 – 60 lb./sq.in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Double venturi D/D
Choke
31
Main
145
Power
107
H/S bleed
100
Accl. pump
70
Progression
2 x 80
Slow Running
50

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.014″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing sprockets
Intake valve opens
17° BTDC at nil tappet clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap  0.032″
Ignition timing indication
Pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing
8° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate or Automatic transmission
Clutch linings
Woven asbestos

Brakes

Brake type
Hydraulic
Brake linings
Woven

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 116” to 18
Camber 0° 30′ to 2° 15′
Caster angle 0° to 1° 15′
King pin angle
3° 30′ to 4° 30′