# 1960 Ford F350

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** f350, trucks, engines, ford\
**Created:** [July 21, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037 "2007-07-21T19:25:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![dadof3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aca169/32.png) [@dadof3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dadof3)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/1 "2007-07-21T19:25:38Z")

</div>

I need the engine point specs. or where i can find it online without having to buy an overpriced manual for this one bit of info.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/2 "2007-07-21T19:37:55Z")

</div>

[b]Ah! It might help if you told us what engine is in this truck.

Tester[/b]

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/3 "2007-07-21T19:41:39Z")

</div>

its a 223 cubic in (a 6 cyl)

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/4 "2007-07-21T20:31:31Z")

</div>

For all Ford 6 cyl 1955 - 1961 exc. 144

Point Gap: .025  
Dwell: 36 degrees  
Spark Plug Gap: .034  
Timing (Man and Auto): 5 degrees BTDC  
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4  
Valve Clearance (Intake and Exh): .019H

Hope this is some use.

Ed B.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/5 "2007-07-21T20:43:39Z")

</div>

A drop of distributor cam lube every 5k miles on the lobes will go a long way to keep those points in adjustment also.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/6 "2007-07-21T20:45:45Z")

</div>

[b]OK! Here ya go!

Sparkplug Gap: .034

Point Dwell Angle: 37 degrees

Point Gap: .025

Ignition Timing \*4 degrees before top-dead-center

\*Vacuum advance hose removed from distributor and plugged.

Note: Timing specs are just for reference. Depending on the octane of gasoline, engine operating temperature, and condition of engine, timing should be adjusted until Knock/pinging is eliminated.

Ah! The good old days!

Tester[/b]

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f350/2037/7 "2007-07-21T23:15:13Z")

</div>

Thanks all for the specs. This will go a long way to get the old milk truck up and rolling. For the curious… I am turning this old truck into a mobile party truck complete with spirits lists, stereo, and supplies for every caterer, business party, barbeque, and cruise-in. Thanks again.