58 Ford Fairlane 500 engine specs

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  1. georgez

    georgez New Member

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    does someone have the specifications for a 58 ford fairlane 500 engine, 223 cubic in. cylinder head torque specs.
    straight 6

    GZ
     
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    i'd check out fordsix.com too

    a 1970's maverick site probably wont be of much help to you anyway
     
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    Good link:


    "Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-75"

    I didn't realize how low the compression was on those engines back then (or was it just that engine? 7.2).
     
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