METEOR
1962-63 Tune-up Specifications
| Year | Engine Car Model | Spark Plug Gap | Point Gap | Dwell Angle | Firing Order | Ignition Timing (BTDC or Mark) |
Valve Lash | |
| Intake | Exhaust | |||||||
| 1962 | 6
cyl. Std. Tran |
.034 | .025 | 37-42 | 153624 | 4°
Pulley |
.016H | .016H |
| 6
cyl. Auto Tran |
.034 | .025 | 37-42 | 153624 | 10°
Pulley |
.016H | .016H | |
| V8
Std. Tran |
.034 | .017 | 26-31 | 15426378
1 |
4° | 3/4 Turn
2 |
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| V8
Auto Tran |
.034 | .017 | 26-31 | 15426378
1 |
12° | 3/4 Turn
2 |
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| 1963 | 6
cyl. Std. Tran |
.034 | .025 | 37-42 | 153624 | 6°
Pulley |
.066 -.216
3 |
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| 6
cyl. Auto Tran |
.034 | .025 | 37-42 | 153624 | 12°
Pulley |
.066 -.216
3 |
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| V8
Std. Tran |
.034 | .017 | 26-31 | 15426378
1 |
6° | 3/4 Turn
2 |
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| V8
Auto Tran |
.034 | .017 | 26-31 | 15426378
1 |
10° | 3/4 Turn
2 |
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1 - Cylinder numbering front to rear:
Left 1234 Right 5678
2 - Tighten rocker arm adjusting screw to remove all push rod end clearance. Then tighten screw the number of turns listed
3 - Clearance is obtained at valve stem tip with
hydraulic lifters collapsed.
If clearance is less than the minimum
install an undersized push rod If greater than
maximum install an oversized push rod.