1960 223 Tune Up Specs????
 

Just got my '60 F100 on the road. It runs OK but I think the points are out. I'm looking for a timing and Dwell spec for the truck.

Thanks
Alex

1960 223 Tune Up Specs????
 

Alex,
Glad to see some activity in this section. Here are specs for the car version of the 223 - which should be the same:
plugs - .035
dwell - 37 deg
point gap - .025
timing - manual 4 deg btdc, auto 6 deg btdc
tappet clearance (hot) - .019

Recommend setting your actual timing where it runs best, probably more like 8 to 10 deg btdc. When I use to adjust valves on 292s and 312s I always set them to .017, quieter and better performance. Set them hot and running. I use to use a u-joint on a rachet wrench to do that. (Those were the days) That was on a 59 Galaxie, 59 Ranchero, and a 57 Retract - back when life was easy. Sorry about the flashback. Good Luck

1960 223 Tune Up Specs????