1965 FORD MUSTANG

1965 FORD MUSTANG

Model Designations:

Ford Mustang, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Ford Mustang 6 & 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 65A

Base Price: $2,372; Shipping Weight: 2,465 Pounds

Production Total: 409,260*

2 Door Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body # 63A

Base Price: $2,589; Shipping Weight: 2,515 Pounds

Production Total: 77,079*

2 Door Convertible, 4 Passenger, Body #76A

Base Price: $2,614; Shipping Weight: 2,650 Pounds

Production Total: 73,112*

* Includes 6 & 8 Cylinder Production.

Note: Approximately 198,900 Mustangs were equipped with 6 Cylinder Engines and 360,600with V-8 Engines.

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 108"

Tire Sizes:

8 Cylinder Models: 7.00 X 13"

8 Cylinder With 289 Cu. In. High Performance Engine: 7.00 X 14"

6 Cylinder Models: 6.50 X 13"

Engine Availability by Model:

I-6 200 Cubic Inches 120 H.P. Standard Engine

V-8 289 Cubic Inches 200 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 289 Cubic Inches 225 H.P. Optional Engine

V-8 289 Cubic Inches 271 H.P. Optional Engine

General Engine Specifications:

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: 4.000" x 2.87"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 9.30:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

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, 225 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 2.87"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 225 @ 4,800 RPM

Torque: 305 Ft. Lbs @ 3,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 35-55 PSI

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch, 271 H.P. Engine:

Engine Type: Overhead Valve, V-Type 8 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 4.000" x 2.87"

Engine Displacement: 289 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 10.00:1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

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, 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

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder, 289 Cubic Inch Engine, with 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, 200 Cubic Inch, Built before 3-29-01:

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: 16 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: 16 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, 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, 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 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"

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: + 1 Degree

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/2 Degree

Toe-In: 7/32"

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: Zero Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/2 Degree

Right: + 1/2 Degree

Toe-In: 7/32"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18-7/8 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ford Carburetor Adjustments:

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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Push Button Radio & Antenna; Fresh Air Heater & Defroster; Air Conditioning; Automatic Transmission; Windshield Washer; Electric Wipers; Tinted Glass; Day/Night Mirror; Remote Outside Mirror; Courtesy Lights; Rally Pack Instruments with Tachometer & Clock; Rear Deck Luggage Rack; Heavy Duty Battery; Two Tone Paint; White Wall Tires; Wheel Covers; Padded Dash & Visors; Front Seat Belts, Crankcase Ventillation System; Various Trim Options; Engine & Transmission Options; and Much More.

1965 Ford Historical Data:

Introduction date of the 1965 Ford Mustang line was on October 1, 1964.

Total Ford Production for the1965 model year was 2,050,497 including 559,451 Mustangs.

1965 Ford Mustang 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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Plastic: Galaxie 2 Door Hardtop; Galaxie Convertible; Thunderbird 2 Door Hardtop; Thunderbird Convertible; Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible; Falcon Futura Sprint 2 Door Hardtop; Fairlane 500 2 Door Hardtop; Mustang 2 Door Hardtop; Mustang 2 Door Fastback; Mustang Convertible.