Ford Popular (1953-59)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | (2/5″) 63.5mm x (3.64″) 92.456mm |
| Displacement |
(71.55 cu. in.) 1172cc
|
| Firing order | 1,2,4,3 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
30 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | D/D |
| Choke |
22mm
|
| Main |
85 mm
|
| Air Correction |
75
|
| Slow running |
55
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.0115″ – 0.0135″ (cold)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ – 0.017″ (cold)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Mark on timing teeth |
| Intake valve opens |
9° 30′ BTDC at 0.015″ clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.020″ – 0.022″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Offset drive
|
| Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Asbestos composition
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Mechanical
|
| Brake linings |
Woven
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° 30′ |
| Caster angle | 4° 15′ |
| King pin angle |
8° 15′
|
