1965 FORD FALCON
Model Designations:
Ford Falcon, Standard Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Ford Falcon, Futura Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Ford Falcon, Station Wagon Series, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Ford Falcon, Standard, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54A
Factory Price: $2,038; Shipping Weight: 2,410 Pounds
Production Total: 30,186*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62A
Factory Price: $1,977; Shipping Weight: 2,370 Pounds
Production Total: 35,858*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Ford Falcon Futura, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 54B
Factory Price: $2,146; Shipping Weight: 2,410 Pounds
Production Total: 33,985*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body # 62B
Factory Price: $2,099; Shipping Weight: 2,375 Pounds
Production Total: 11,670*
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body # 63B
Factory Price: $2,179; Shipping Weight: 2,395 Pounds
Production Total: 24,451*
2 Door Sports Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body # 63B
Factory Price: $2,226; Shipping Weight: 2,380 Pounds
Production Total: 1,303*
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body # 76A
Factory Price: $2,428; Shipping Weight: 2,675 Pounds
Production Total: 6,191*
2 Door Sports Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 76B
Factory Price: $2,481; Shipping Weight: 2,660 Pounds
Production Total: 124*
2 Door Sprint Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body # 63D
Factory Price: $2,425; Shipping Weight: 2,813 Pounds
Production Total: 2,806*
2 Door Sprint Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body # 76D
Factory Price: $2,660; Shipping Weight: 3,008 Pounds
Production Total: 300*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Ford Falcon Station Wagons, 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 59A
Factory Price: $2,284; Shipping Weight: 2,640 Pounds
Production Total: 4,891*
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71A
Factory Price: $2,317; Shipping Weight: 2,680 Pounds
Production Total: 14,911*
4 Door Futura Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #71B
Factory Price: $2,435; Shipping Weight: 2,670 Pounds
Production Total: 12,548*
4 Door Squire Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body # 71C
Factory Price: $2,608; Shipping Weight: 2,695 Pounds
Production Total: 6,703*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 109.5"
Tire Sizes:
Passenger Cars: 6.50 X 13"
Station Wagons: 7.00 X 13"
Engine Availability by Model:
I-6 170 Cubic Inches 105 H.P. Standard Engine on Base Falcon. Standard Engine on
Futura & Squire until 9/25/64.
I-6 200 Cubic Inches. 120 H.P. Standard on Futura & Squire after 9/25/64. Optional on Base Falcon.
V-8 289 Cubic Inches 200 H.P. Optional Engine.
V-8 289 Cubic Inches 271 H.P. Optional Engine.
General Engine Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 105 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6
Bore & Stroke: 3.50" x 2.93"
Engine Displacement: 170 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.01
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 105 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 156 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
6 Cylinder, 120 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, Inline 6
Bore & Stroke: 3.680" x 3.12"
Engine Displacement: 200 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.20:1
Taxable Horsepower: 32.50
Horsepower: 120 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch, 200 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 2.87"
Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 9.30:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 200 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 282 Ft. Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch, 271 H.P. Engine:
Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 2.87"
Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.20
Horsepower: 271 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 312 Ft. Lbs @ 3,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Tune Up Specifications - All Series:
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .025"
Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed: 585 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .025"
Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed: 525 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .025"
Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed: 585 RPM
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-82
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .025"
Distributor Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed: 525 RPM, in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 175 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Standard Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-42
Spark Plug: Gap .034"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 585 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 525 RPM, in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine:
Spark Plug Type: Autolite BF-32
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 750 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 675 RPM in Drive
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 200 PSI
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI
Valve Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engines, 170 & 200 Cubic Inch:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .066"-.216"
Exhaust: .066"-.216"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-19/32"
Valve Spring Pressure: 150 Lbs @ 1-7/32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0008"-.0025"
Exhaust .0018"-.0035"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3100"-.3107"
Exhaust: .3090"-.3097"
6 Cylinder Engines, 200 Cubic Inch Built after 3-29-65:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .067"-.200"
Exhaust: .067"-.200"
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-19/32"
Valve Spring Pressure: 150 Lbs @ 1-7/32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .0008"-.0025"
Exhaust .0018"-.0035"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3100"-.3107"
Exhaust: .3090"-.3097"
8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch Standard Engine:
Valve Lash:
Intake: 3/4 Turns
Exhaust: 3/4 Turns
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-3/4"
Valve Spring Pressure: 170 Lbs @ 1-3/8"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .002"-.0037"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3406"-.3413"
8 Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine:
Valve Lash:
Intake: .018" Hot
Exhaust: .018" Hot
Valve Angles:
Seat: 45 Degrees
Face: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-3/4"
Valve Spring Pressure: 247 Lbs @ 1.32"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.0027"
Exhaust .002"-.0037"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3416"-.3423"
Exhaust: .3406"-.3413"
Piston, Rings, Pins, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:
6 Cylinder Engines:
Piston Clearance: .0007"-.0027"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1232"-2.1240"
Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0022"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"
Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0026"
Thrust on Bearing:
#3 on 170 Cubic Inch Engines
#5 on 200 Cubic Inch Engines
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Standard Engine:
Piston Clearance: .0014"-.0022"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"
Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0028"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch High Performance Engine:
Piston Clearance: .003"-.0038"
Ring End Gap:
Compression: .010"
Oil: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .912"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.1228"-2.1236"
Bearing Clearance: .0009"-.0029"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2482"-2.2490"
Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0028"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-75 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 13-18 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder Engine:
Spark Plugs: 15-20 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 12-15 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 13-18 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 19-24 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 60-70 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-90 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities-All Series:
With 6 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 8-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 9-1/2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 9-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 16 Gallons
Station Wagons: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 2 Pints
Four Speed: 5 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 2-1/2Pints
* With New Oil Filter
With 8 Cylinder Engine:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13-1/2 Quarts
With Heater: 14-1/2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 14-1/2 Quarts
Radiator Cap Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 12-15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 185 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 16 Gallons
Station Wagons: 20 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Starting Motor Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 170 & 200 Cubic Inch Engines:
Part #C4DF-11001B
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 50 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM
Torque Test: 540 Amperes, 4.2 Volts, @ 14.0 Ft. Lbs.
6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch Engines:
Part #C5AF-11001A
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM
Torque Test: 640 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine:
Part #C40F-11001A
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM
Torque Test: 670 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine:
Part #C4ZF-11001A
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 12 Volts, @ 9,500 RPM
Torque Test: 640 Amperes, 6.0 Volts, @ 15.5 Ft. Lbs.
Ford Alternator Specifications:
38 Ampere Alternator:
Make: Autolite
Current Rating: 38 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator: Autolite
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.7 Volts
Contact Gap: .017"-.022"
Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"
Field Relay:
Armature Air Gap: .012"-.022"
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 Volts
42 Ampere Alternator:
Make: Autolite
Current Rating: 42 Amperes @ 15 Volts
Field Current @ 75 Degrees: 2.8 to 3.3 Amperes @ 12 Volts
Voltage Regulator: Autolite
Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 14.1-14.7 Volts
Contact Gap: .017"-.022"
Armature Air Gap: .049"-.056"
Field Relay:
Armature Air Gap: .012"-.022"
Closing Voltage @ 75 Degrees: 2.5 Volts
Distributor Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine, 170 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:
Part #C5DF-12127D
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance: None
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ .80" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 3.90" Vacuum
Part #C4ZF-12127A
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance: None
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ .80" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 3.90" Vacuum
6 Cylinder Engine, 170 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:
Part #C4DF-12127B
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance: None
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ .30" Vacuum
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 3.90" Vacuum
Part #C5DF-12127D
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance: None
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ .80" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 3.90" Vacuum
6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:
Part #C5DF-12127E
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance: None
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ .44" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 3.80" Vacuum
6 Cylinder Engine, 200 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:
Part #C5DF-12127F
Rotation: Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .025"
Cam Angle: 37-42 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance: None
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ .44" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 3.80" Vacuum
8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Standard Transmission:
Part #C5AF-12127M
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 650 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Part #C4ZF-12127C
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Automatic Transmission:
Part #C5AF-12127N
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Part #C4GF-12127B
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .017"
Cam Angle: 26-31 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 to 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 600 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts @ 8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 20" Vacuum
8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Part #C30F-12127D
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .020"
Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 27 to 30 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 2,500 RPM
8 Cylinder Engine, 289 Cubic Inch, with Transistorized Ignition:
Part #C4GA-12127A
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Gap: .020"
Cam Angle: 30-33 Degrees
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 21 to 24 Ounces
Rear Axle & Brake Specifications-Passenger Cars, All Series:
6 Cylinder Models, except Station Wagons & Convertibles:
Carrier Type: Integral
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded adjusters .
Adjustment: 2-1/2 to 3 notches tight
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Threaded adjusters
Adjustment: .006"-.010"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 17-27 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 6-12 Inch Lbs.
Brake Drum Diameter: 9"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/16"
Rear: 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Station Wagons & Convertibles:
Carrier Type: Integral
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded adjusters .
Adjustment: 2-1/2 to 3 notches tight
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Threaded adjusters
Adjustment: .006"-.010"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 17-27 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 6-12 Inch Lbs.
Brake Drum Diameter: 9"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/16"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
8 Cylinder Models:
Carrier Type: Removable
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Threaded adjusters .
Adjustment: 2-1/2 to 3 notches tight
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Threaded adjusters
Adjustment: .008"-.012"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 22-32 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-14 Inch Lbs.
Brake Drum Diameter: 10"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 29/32" (15/16" on some cars)
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
6 Cylinder Models:
Caster: + 3/4 Degree
Camber:
Left: + 1/2 Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 9/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel:
Manual Steering: 19-1/8 Degrees
Power Steering: 20-1/8 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
8 Cylinder Models:
Caster: -1/4 Degree
Camber:
Left: + 1/2 Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe-In: 9/32"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18-7/8 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Ford Carburetor Adjustments:
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch with Standard Transmission:
Carburetor #C4ZF-A & C4ZF-J
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,300 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor #C5DF-E & C5DF-G
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,300 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .110"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
6 Cylinder, 170 Cubic Inch with Automatic Transmission:
Carburetor #C4ZF-B & C4ZF-K
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Dashpot Setting: 3-1/2 turns inward after screw makes contact with plunger.
Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor #C5DF-F & C5DF-H
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Dashpot Setting: 3-1/2 turns inward after screw makes contact with plunger.
Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .150"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch with Standard Transmission:
Carburetor #C50F-E
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,300 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Carburetor #C50F-N
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,300 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
6 Cylinder, 200 Cubic Inch with Automatic Transmission:
Carburetor #C50F-R
1 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1/2 Turns
Float Level:
Rubber Float: 1"
Metal Float: 1-3/32"
Dashpot Setting: 3-1/2 turns inward after screw makes contact with plunger.
Fast Idle Speed: 1,500 RPM
Pump Setting: LO - Above 50 Degrees or Above 5,000 Feet Altitude
HI - 50 Degrees and Below
Choke Plate: .150"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch with Standard Transmission:
Carburetor #C5ZF-A
2 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Dry Float Level: 15/32"
Wet Float Level: 7/8"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #4 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke: Index
Carburetor # C5GF-G
2 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Dry Float Level: 15/32"
Wet Float Level: 7/8"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke: Index
Carburetor #C4GF-AE
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level: 29/64"
Wet Float Level: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .140"
Automatic Choke: Index
Carburetor #C40F-AL
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 15/32"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .218"
Carburetor #C50F-J
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .230"
Carburetor #C50F-L
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 15/32"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .230"
Carburetor #C5ZF-C
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor #C5ZF-E
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor #C5ZF-J
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch with Automatic Transmission:
Carburetor #C5ZF-B & C5ZF-H
2 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Dry Float Level: 15/32"
Wet Float Level: 7/8"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .130"
Automatic Choke: 2 Rich
Carburetor #C4GF-AF
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level: 29/64"
Wet Float Level: 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .125"
Automatic Choke: 2 Rich
Carburetor #C40F-AT
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #2 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .218"
Carburetor #C50F-K
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .230"
Carburetor #C50F-M
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level:
Primary Float: 29/64"
Secondary Float: 29/64"
Wet Float Level:
Primary Float: 7/8"
Secondary Float: 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .230"
Carburetor #C5ZF-D
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level: 29/32"
Wet Float Level: 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor #C5ZF-F
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/2 Turns
Dry Float Level: 29/32"
Wet Float Level: : 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor #C5ZF-K
4 Barrel
Mixture Screw Turns to Open: 1-1/4 Turns
Dry Float Level: 29/32"
Wet Float Level: : 29/32"
Dashpot Setting: 5/64"
Fast Idle Speed: 1,600 RPM
Pump Setting: Inside Hole #3 in Pump Link
Choke Plate: .120"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
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1965 Ford Historical Data:
Introduction date of the 1965 Ford was on October 1, 1964.
Total Ford Production for the1965 model year was 2,050,497 including 213,601 Falcons.
1965 Ford Colors & Codes:
A Raven Black
C Honey Gold
D Dynasty Green
F Arcadian Blue
H Caspian Blue
I Champagne Beige
J Rangoon Red
K Silver Smoke Gray
M Wimbledon White
O Tropical Turquoise
P Prairie Bronze
R Ivy Green
X Vintage Burdundy
Y Silver Blue
3 Poppy Red
5 Twilight Turquoise
7 Phoenician Yellow
8 Springtime Yellow
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