Tune up specs needed
1968 Barracuda with a 318cid; The 5th digit of the vin will be (F) for the engine-318 2v rated @ 230hp.
Compression pressure--125-155 max variation 25
Spark plugs--Champion N-14Y @ .035" gap-torqued @ 30ft. lb.
Timing--man. trans @ 5 degrees btdc, auto trans @ 10 degrees btdc.
Points-- .014"-.019" gap--Dwell--28-33 degrees, max variation is 2 @ 1500 rpm--Spring tension--17-20 ounces.
Fuel pump pressure 5-7 lbs. manual pump
Hydraulic Lifters--no valve clearances
Firing order--1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 counterclock wise rotation
Idle speed--Turn headlights on highbeams and turn a/c off
500rpm for man trans--500rpm auto trans in neutral.
Left bank of the engine (driver's side), 1-3-5-7 Right bank (passenger side), 2-4-6-8
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