TP-6277 10/032 Specifications
1.3 Engine
Some general engine specifications are listed below. Refer to the appropriate service section and the engine service
manual for s pecific service details.
8E 10E 12.5E
Manufacturer Ford
Model VSG-413 DIS
Cycle 4
Number Cylinders 4
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Displacement—L (cu. in.) 1.3 (79)
Rated Horsepower 60 Hz 23
RPM 60Hz 1800
Bore x Stroke—mm (in.) 73.96 x 75.48
(2.91 x 2.97)
Intake Valve Material Forged steel with chrome-plated stem
Exhaust Valve Material Stem—silichrome #1 chrome finish, head—21-4N with tungsten cobalt
Intake Valve Clearance—mm (in.) 0.22 (0.009)
Exhaust Valve Clearance—mm (in.) 0.32 (0.013)
Cylinder Block Material Special high-grade cast iron
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Torque—Nm (ft. lbs.)
Step 1 30 (22)
Step 2 Turn 90° more
Step 3 Turn 90° more
Cylinder Head Material High-grade cast iron
Piston Rings 2 compression/1 oil control
Crankshaft Material Nodular cast iron
Crankshaft Bearings, type 5-bearing precision -cast nodular iron
Governor Electronic, Barber Colman
Governor Magnetic Pick-up Air gap—mm (in.) 0.37 (0.015) ± 0.127 (0.005)
Lubrication System Pressure, eccentric bi-rotor
Oil Capacity (with filter)—L (U.S. qts.) 3.25 (3.5)
Oil Type (API) SG, SG/CC, or SG/CD
Oil Pressure—kPa (psi) 131-172 (19-25)
Fuel Type Gasoline, 87 octane unleaded
Battery Voltage 12
Battery Ground Negative
Battery Recommendation 250 cold cranking amps @ --18° C(0° F)
Spark Plug Gap—mm (in.) 1.0 (0.040)
Spark Plug Tightening Torque—Nm
(ft. lbs.)
15-20 (11-15)
Ignition System Distributorless, electronic module
Starter Motor Solenoid-actuated pinion
Cooling System Water-cooled, closed/heat exchanger
Cooling System Capacity—L (U.S. qts.) 6.1 (6.44)
Engine Firing Order 1-2-4-3
Ignition Timing (@ 1800 rpm) Module controlled