FORD ENGINES: 170 SIX

General Engine Specifications*

Model Prefix..............................................................................EET

Type....................................................................Inline Six Cylinder

Cubic Inches................................................................................170

Compression Ratio....................................................................9.1:1

Combustion Chamber Volume.......................................48.3-50.3 cc

Brake Horsepower................................................105 @ 4400 RPM

Torque....................................................................158 @ 2400 RPM

Bore & Stroke.................................................................3.50 X 2.940

Compression Pressure......................155-195psi @ Cranking Speed

Taxable Horsepower..................................................................29.40

Firing Order.......................................................................1-5-3-6-2-4

Valve Arrangement-Front to Rear................E-I-I-E-I-E-E-I-E-I-I-E

Engine Manifold Vacuum @ Idle....................................................17

Engine Idle RPM

            Manual Transmission.................................................575-600

            Automatic Transmission.............................................500-525

Engine Initial Ignition Timing - BTC

            Manual Transmission.............................................6 Degrees

            Automatic Transmission.......................................12 Degrees

Oil Pressure.........................................................................35-55 PSI

Oil Capacity................................................................4.5 U.S. Quarts

*Specifications taken from the 1965 Ford Shop Manual and are provided for information only.  Acquire the proper manual for your Falcon before making adjustments to your engine.

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This page last updated  01/14/2011