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260 "F"
1963-65
|
260 "D"
1964 1/2 |
| Engine Type |
8 cylinder
90 degree,
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
8 cylinder
90 degree,
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Displacement |
260 cu.inches (CID) |
260 cu.inches (CID) |
| Maximum torque |
258 lbs./ft. @ 2,200 RPM
(standard)
269 lbs./ft. @ 4,500 RPM
(Shelby Cobra)
|
|
| Maximum Horsepower |
164 BHP @ 4,400
RPM
(standard)
260 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
(Shelby Cobra) |
|
| Firing Order |
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
(number one cylinder on right hand bank nearest radiator.) |
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
(number one cylinder on right hand bank nearest radiator.) |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.80" X 2.87"
(96.5 mm X 72.8 mm) |
4.00" X 2.87" |
| Compression Ratio |
8.8:1
(standard)
9.21:1 (Shelby Cobra)
|
|
| Compression Pressure |
130-170 psi
|
130-170 psi
|
|
Oil Pressure (hot) |
35 to 60 lbf/in2
|
|
| Mains |
|
|
| Carburetor |
Autolite 2100 (2V)
automatic choke
Autolite 4100 (4V)
manual choke |
Autolite 2100 (2V)
automatic choke
Autolite 4100 (4V)
manual choke |
| Size of Carburetor |
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| Fuel |
regular gas |
regular gas |
| Intake Manifold |
cast iron (standard)
aluminum (Shelby only)
|
cast iron (standard)
aluminum (Shelby only)
|
| Valve train |
hydraulic lifters (standard)
solid & adjustable lifters (Shelby Cobra)
|
hydraulic lifters (standard)
solid & adjustable lifters (Shelby Cobra)
|
| Intake
|
1.662"-1.6787" |
1.662"-1.6787" |
| Exhaust |
1.442"-1.457" |
1.442"-1.457" |
| Distributor |
single point
vacuum advance (standard)
dual point
mechanical advance
(Shelby Cobra)
|
single point
vacuum advance (standard)
dual point
mechanical advance
(Shelby Cobra)
|
| Spark Plugs |
Autolite BF-42 |
Autolite BF-42 |
| Point Gap |
.014"-.016" |
.032-.036 |
| Initial Ignition Timing |
4 degrees (Manual)
8 degrees (Automatic) |
8 degrees |
Long Block Weight
in lbs. |
460 |
460 |
| Emission Controls |
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| RPM Rev Limiter |
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1962 - Used in the Shelby Cobra, the Mercury Comet and the Ford
Fairlaine.
1963 - Used in the Shelby Cobra, the Mercury Comet, the Ford Fairlane,
the Ford Galaxy, and the Mercury Meteor
1964 - Used in the Shelby Cobra, the Mercury Comet, the Ford Fairlane,
and the Ford Falcon.
1965 - Used in the newly introduced Mustang in April 1964 and was
offered only until August.
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