1968 Mustang – Distributor Information

1968 Mustang

1968 Ford Mustang Distributor Information & Specs

1968 General Distributor Information

The following two tables contain almost all the information one will need to calibrate a distributor based on its application. The first table tells which distributor is used with each engine/transmission combination. The second table provided all the set-up data required to correctly calibrate your 1968 Mustang distributor.

Following the two tables is an exploded diagram of an 8 cylinder and a 6 cylinder distributor. Below the diagram is complete instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble a distributor.

1968 Mustang Distributor Application

 
ENGINE
APPLICATION
DISTRIBUTOR TYPE AND NUMBER
Dual Advance Single Vacuum diaphragm
Dual advance dual vacuum diaphragm
Standard Transmission
Automatic transmission
Standard Transmission
Automatic transmission
200 CID
Mustang
C8DF-C
C8DF-D
289 (2V)
Mustang
C8TF-F
C8OF-C
302 (4V)
Mustang
C8ZF-D
C8ZF-A
390 (GT)
Mustang
C8OF-D
C8OF-D
427 (4V)
Mustang
C7OF-F

1968 Mustang Distributor Advance Specifications

Distributor Advance Specifications
Distributor
Crankshaft
advance at
2000 RPM
with distributor
vacuum line
connected
Crankshaft
advance at
2000 RPM
with distributor
vacuum line
disconnected
Vacuum Advance
Set test stand at 1000 RPM,zero degrees,& 0″ mercury
Centrifugal Advance
Set test stand at 0 degrees @ 250 Distributor RPM and 0 ” mercury
Vacuum
inches of
mercury
Advance
Dist or Camshaft
degrees
Max. Adv.
camshaft degrees
Distr. RPM
Advance
Dist or Camshaft
degrees
Max. Adv.
camshaft degrees
C8DF-C
33-42
13-17
5
0-1
121.5
350
0-0.5
14
10
6.75-9.5
500
0-2
15
10-12.5
750
3.25-5.25
20
10-12.5
1000
6.5-8.5
25
10-12.5
1500
8.5-10.5
2000
9.5-12
C8DF-D
26.5-35.5
9.5-13.5
5
0-1
11
350
0-0.5
14
10
6.5-9.5
500
0-1.25
15
8.5-11
750
2.75-4.75
20
8.5-11
1000
4.75-6.75
25
8.5-11
1500
9-11.25
2000
12-14
C8TF-F
25-34
7-11
5
0-1
11.5
350
0-0.5
11
10
2-5
500
0-0.5
15
5.75-8.75
750
0-2
20
8-11
1000
3.5-5.5
25
9-11.5
1500
7-9
2000
8.75-11
C8OF-C
30-39.5
12-16.5
5
0-1
11.5
350
0-0.5
14
10
2-5
500
0-1.75
15
5.75-8.75
750
4.75-6.75
20
8.25-11
1000
6-8.25
25
9-11.5
1500
8-10.25
2000
10-12.5
C8ZF-D
20.5-29.5
7.5-11.5
5
0-.75
9
350
0-0.5
11
10
1-4
500
0-0.5
15
5.5-8.5
750
1-3
20
6.5-9
1000
3.75-5.75
25
1500
6.25-8.5
2000
7-9.5
C8ZF-A
27-36
11-15
5
0-1
10.5
350
0-0.5
14
10
4.75-8
500
0.75-2.75
15
8-10.5
750
5.25-7.25
20
8-10.5
1000
5.5-7.5
25
8-10.5
1500
6.5-8.5
2000
7-9.5
C8OF-D
31-40
17-21
5
0-.75
9.5
350
0-0.5
16
10
1.75-4.75
500
0.75-2.75
15
6.75-9.5
750
7.5-9.5
20
7-9.5
1000
8.5-10.5
25
7-9.5
1500
10.25-12.5
2000
12-14.5
C7OF-F
35-43
19-21
5
0-1
11
350
0-0.5
16
10
1-4.75
500
2-3
15
7-10
750
8.5-9.5
20
8-11
1000
9.5-10.5
25
1500
11.25-12.5
2000
13-14.5

1968 Mustang Distributor Diagram

1968 Mustang 1968 Mustang Distributor Diagram

1968 Mustang Distributor Disassembly and Reassembly

  1. Remove the rotor.
  2. Disconnect the primary and condenser wires from the breaker assembly. Remove the points and condenser from the distributor.
  3. Remove the “E” clip that holds the vacuum advance to the breaker sub-plate. Then remove the screws that hold the vacuum advance unit to the distributor.
  4. Pull the primary wire into the distributor. You may need to use a small screwdriver to help get the grommet loose.
  5. Remove the spring clip, the flat washer and the spring washer that holds the breaker plate to the sub plate. Then remove the sub plate retaining screws and remove both plates from the distributor.
  6. Mark one of the distributor weights and its brackets. Also mark one of the weights and its pivot pin. Then carefully remove the weight springs.
  7. Lift the lubricating wick form the cam assembly. Remove the cam assembly retainer and lift the cam assembly from the distributor shaft. Remove the thrust washer.
  8. Remove the weight retainers and lift the weights out of the distributor.
  9. If the gear and shaft are to be used again, mark them so they can be easily reassembled. Then drive out the gear retaining roll pin and remove the gear. NOTE THE GEAR AND SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED AS A UNIT!
  10. Remove the shaft collar roll pin. Invert the distributor and press the distributor shaft out of the collar and distributor housing.

After cleaning and checking each part reassemble in reverse order. Be sure the marked spring assembly is placed in the correct location