64 american skier
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Printed Date: September-27-2024 at 3:52pm
Topic: 64 american skier
Posted By: JayR
Subject: 64 american skier
Date Posted: May-21-2007 at 9:24pm
| would like to know the point gap dwell and timing settings on a 260 ford. I would also like to know what i should use for oil in the transmission, and how much should I put in. the dipstick is reading half way right now. And last but not least what should it idle at |
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Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-21-2007 at 9:39pm
I can't remember on the points, take them out and get yourself an electronic ignition, it's way better. The tranny originally had type A fluid, you can get it at NAPA. The best way to check is while sitting in the water. Idle around 600-700.
 ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: May-21-2007 at 11:57pm
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What Tim said. I am very happy with my Pertronix points replacement. It costs about $100 and that is the best $100 I have spent on the boat, hands down. ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:03pm
A pic of well spent money, better performance and easy to install.
 ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:25pm
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JayR, My book says .20" on the point gap, dwell at 26 degrees +/- 1 degree, and timing at 12 deg. Hope this helps. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:29pm
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Timd is that the stuff you use in your tranny,.69 a quart. OK for your stuff ,but I ain't gonna use it in mine.
Would think twice about using that stuff for bar lube in my chain saw.......Just my opinion,but i don't know squat,Lets ask the Tranny Doctor..... Code Blue Dr. Eric Levine you have a dying patient come quick.........boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: May-23-2007 at 10:36pm
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use dextron II or III
type A is for a manual tranny from what I remember. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: May-23-2007 at 11:27pm
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I like the Tru-Flo. It leaves less of a sheen on the water after I pump it out of my bilge. That Dexron III leaves a rainbow colored sheen. What I really need is a "sheen-free" fluid. ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: JayR
Date Posted: May-24-2007 at 7:25pm
| thanks for all the info guys ill try to get pics up asap. |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-24-2007 at 9:17pm
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I would switch to dextron when (if ever) I rebuild the tranny. But since my 41 year old clutches have type A I'm not going to risk switching. ------------- Tim D |